Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families

Kenneth Daniel Williamson

Kenneth Daniel Williamson

Jun 21, 2022

Suffolk – Kenneth Daniel "Pop" Williamson, 83, passed away on June 21, 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital with family by his side.  Born in Lynchburg on December 21, 1938, he was a son of Clyde Finley Williamson and Margaret Justice Williamson.  He was also predeceased by sons-in-law, Eddie and Jerry "Fred", one sister, Barbara Windley, and two brothers, Ray...

Judy Lamm Avent

Judy Lamm Avent

Jun 20, 2022

Franklin – Judy Lamm Avent, 78, left this world to be with her mother, father, and siblings on June 20, 2022.  Judy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 28, 1943, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Woodrow and Annie Proctor Lamm.  She was predeceased by two sisters and one brother.

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Evelyn Beatty Ford

Evelyn Beatty Ford

Jun 19, 2022

Boykins – Evelyn Beatty Ford, 86, widow of Herbert Hunter Ford, Jr., passed away at home June 19, 2022 with her daughter and son at her bedside.  She was born on March 24, 1936 in Greensville County to the late Edward Eugene Beatty and Annie Lena Rogester Beatty.  She was also predeceased by her brother Marvin Eugene Beatty, her...

Richard Joseph Lake

Richard Joseph Lake

Jun 19, 2022

Courtland – Richard Joseph Lake, 53, grandson of Lucille E. & Richard B. Myers and Richard J. Lake has been called to be with both his beloved Grandparents and his big brother, who have preceded him in this journey.

Richard was born in Davenport, Iowa on August 17, 1968 along with his twin sister Lori J. Miller,...

Lanell Worrell Fatherly

Lanell Worrell Fatherly

Jun 19, 2022

Franklin – Janice Lanell Worrell Fatherly, 72, passed away June 19, 2022 in Emporia Health and Rehab.  Born on January 23, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Howard Junius Worrell and Janice Joyner Worrell.  She was also predeceased by a brother, T. J. Worrell; a sister, Dale Hinson; and a nephew, Timothy Worrell.

Lanell was...

Billy Brian Simmons, Sr.

Billy Brian Simmons, Sr.

Jun 17, 2022

Roanoke Rapids, NC – Billy Brian Simmons, Sr., 66, formerly of Courtland, passed away June 17, 2022 in ECU Health Medical Center.  Born on November 12, 1955, he was a son of the late Malcolm Davis Simmons and Jessie Mae Davis.

Billy attended Southampton High School and was a long distance truck driver.

Left to...

Cassidy Lee Creech

Cassidy Lee Creech

Jun 17, 2022

Courtland – Cassidy "Cass" Lee Creech, 26, unexpectedly passed away on June 17, 2022.

Born in Franklin on August 21, 1995, he was a son of Yvonne Cutchin Creech and the late Rudy Dale Creech, of Carrsville.

Cass was a 2014 graduate of Windsor High School and an Eagle Scout. During high school, he also...

Danny Vasser

Danny Vasser

Jun 17, 2022

Elizabeth City, NC – Daniel Glenn "Danny" Vasser, 56, passed away June 17, 2022 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Born in Franklin on April 19, 1966, he was a son of Shirley Munford Vasser and the late Edward Lawrence Vasser.

Danny was a heavy machinery mechanic and logger.

Left to cherish his memory...

Randall Jackson Spivey

Randall Jackson Spivey

Jun 16, 2022

Franklin – Randall Jackson Spivey, 58, passed away June 16, 2022 in East Pavilion.

Born in Franklin on January 16, 1964, he was a son of Joyce Bryant Spivey and the late Spurgeon Robert Spivey.  Randy was a graduate of Franklin City Public Schools and worked for R & R Retread in Courtland and Blackwater Pallet in...

Robert Samuel Ferguson

Robert Samuel Ferguson

Jun 14, 2022

Newsoms – Robert Samuel Ferguson, 73, passed away June 14, 2022 in Accodius Healthcare at Courtland.  Born and raised in Newsoms, he was a son of the late James Albert Ferguson and Nellie Sue Johnson Ferguson.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Ann White.

Robert was a 1966 graduate of Southampton High School and served...

Pastor Chuck Worth

Pastor Chuck Worth

Jun 12, 2022

Boykins – Senior Chief Petty Officer Charles Reed "Chuck" Worth (US Navy Retired), 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on June 12, 2022 in his home with his family by his side.  Born on October 10, 1958, in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was a son of the late John Franklin Worth and Joanne Freidley Worth.  He was...

Cynthia Gore Nichols

Cynthia Gore Nichols

Jun 11, 2022

Como, NC – Cynthia Gore Nichols, 59, passed away in her home with her family by her side after an eight year battle with ocular melanoma metastatic cancer.  Born in Newport News, VA, she was a daughter of the late Carlton Bruce "Sonny" Young, Jr. and Margie Marie Hassell Young.  She was also predeceased by her first husband, Harold...

Marion Drake Poole

Marion Drake Poole

Jun 9, 2022

Franklin - The Heavenly choir has added another beautiful soprano voice, as Marion Drake Poole was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday June 9, 2022.   Marion passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children.  Born in Newsoms, VA, she was the daughter of the late Genie and Mary B. "Lizzie"...

Peggy Indilla

Peggy Indilla

Jun 8, 2022

Franklin - Mrs. Mary M "Peggy" Indilla, 91, passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Franklin. Formerly from Brookhaven, LI, NY, she was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Anthony L. "Andy" Indilla and her daughter Susan Mary.

Born April 1, 1931 in Newburg, NY, she was the...

Gary Davis Ramsey, Sr.

Gary Davis Ramsey, Sr.

Jun 8, 2022

Drewryville, Virginia - Gary Davis Ramsey, Sr. 61 beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend passed away Wednesday, June 8th at his home in Drewryville.

He was born in Franklin on April 18, 1961 to parents Bert Travis Ramsey, Jr. and Catherine Pack Ramsey.

Gary grew up farming with his father and brother where...

Jay Putman

Jay Putman

Jun 7, 2022

Franklin – Jonathan Jay Putman, Sr., 57, passed away June 7, 2022 in his home.   Born in Norfolk and raised in Suffolk, he was a son of Harold Putman (Joyce) and the late Shelby Gordon Putman.

He is survived by his father; two daughters, Tiffany Davis Faltz (Saibreon) and Tabitha Putman Andrade (Sam); two sons, Jonathan Jay...

Ella Beverly Everett

Ella Beverly Everett

Jun 7, 2022

Pendleton, NC – Ella Beverly Walter Everett, 87, widower of Bruce Eugene Everett, Sr., passed away June 7, 2022 in her home with her family by her side.  Born in Yonkers, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Julia Harrilek Walter.  She was also predeceased by a daughter, Carol Everett, and a sister Lillian Farina and...

Kevin Whitehead

Kevin Whitehead

Jun 6, 2022

Windsor - William Kevin Whitehead, age 59, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022 at his home in Windsor, VA.  Kevin was a well-respected Master Electrician and the owner of Whitehead Electric in Windsor. Those who had the opportunity to know and love Kevin feel an enormity of loss, as he had an extraordinary ability to love and provide...

Jeannine Faye Hackman

Jeannine Faye Hackman

Jun 6, 2022

Pendleton, NC – Jeannine Faye Hackman, 38, passed away on June 6, 2022 in the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD.

Jeannine was an elementary school teacher and a member of Severn Mennonite Church.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 15 years, Gerald C. Hackman; a daughter, Charlotte Faith Hackman; a...

Lois Anne Daughtrey

Lois Anne Daughtrey

Jun 5, 2022

Franklin – Lois Anne Daughtrey, 94, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2022.  Born and raised in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late James Carey Daughtrey and Dora Gardner Harcum Daughtrey.  She was also predeceased by her husband, James Henry Daughtrey; two sisters, Doris Daughtrey Kirkland and Ethel Harcum Cobb; and two brothers,...