Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Courtland – Michael Dale "Mike" Woods, 60, passed away December 18, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk.  He was the son of the late Bobby Gene Woods and Sandra Jean Miller.

In his younger years, Mike wrestled with the WCW and the WWE Organizations and was known as "The Assassin" and "The Good Ole Boy Leroy...

Dec 18, 2021

Franklin – Geraldine "Gerry" Ann Patnesky, 78, has gone on to join all the glorious angels in Heaven.  Gerry is survived by her loving husband Edward "Ed" J. Patnesky, Jr. and two devoted sons, Michael Patnesky (Tracie) of Raleigh, NC and Todd Patnesky (Debra) of Colorado Springs, CO.  Gerry's legacy lives on in her four grandchildren, Alexandra and Garrett...

Dec 16, 2021

Gates, NC – Richard Thomas Cannatella, 83, passed away December 16, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital.  He was born on November 1, 1938 in New York, NY to the late Gaetano Cannatella and Lucy Treffi Stamile and was also predeceased by a half-sister, Paula Mackin.

Richard was a Navy Veteran and a Boring Machine Operator.  Along with...

Dec 13, 2021

Franklin – Christine "Chrissy" Snyder Joyner, 61, of Southampton County passed away December 13, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1960 in Sunbury, PA to the late Charles Allen and Ann Daly Snyder.

Chrissy graduated from Franklin High School in 1978.  She worked numerous jobs, but her all-time favorite was being a...

Dec 12, 2021

Courtland – Roy Rodger Francis, 78, widower of Nancy Babb Francis, passed away December 12, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital.   Born in Franklin on March 1, 1943, he was a son of the late Joseph James Francis and Helen Louise Story Francis.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Joe Francis; two sisters, Mary F. Dunlow and Ellen F....

Dec 12, 2021

James. E. Ballance, Jr.

Franklin – James Elmer Ballance, Jr., 76, passed away December 12, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital.   Born in Kenley, NC, he was a son of the late James E. Ballance and Gladys Cockrell Ballance .

James was a 1964 graduate of Kenly High School in Kenley, NC and a welding supervisor...

Dec 10, 2021

Franklin – Brennan Floyd Brozzo, age 7, unexpectedly gained his angel wings on December 10, 2021.  He was the son of Corey Richard Brozzo and Lindsey Parr and was a 1 st grade student at Riverdale Elementary School.

Brennan had a smile that would light up a room.  He loved playing video games and basketball with his...

Dec 10, 2021

Drewryville – Paula Cobb Day, 61, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2021. Born on July 15, 1960 in Franklin, she was a graduate of Southampton Academy and Meredith College and received her Master's Degree from East Carolina University.

Paula was a Vocational Expert with the Social Security Department and a member of...

Dec 7, 2021

Courtland – Lois Darden Turner, 85, widow of Clyde "Junior" Turner, passed away December 7, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital.   A native of Isle of Wight and a member of Burdette Baptist Church, she was one of 16 children of the late Elmer Darden and Martha Gardner Darden.  She was also predeceased by a daughter, Kaye Shepard; a granddaughter,...

Dec 6, 2021

Franklin – Wilson Scott "Scottie" Wesson, 75, took his last ride on December 6, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.   Born in Richmond but grew up in Wakefield and Emporia, he was the son of the late Wilson Turnbull Wesson and Dorothy Slayton Wesson.  He was also predeceased by a son, Larry Edward "Wess" Wesson.

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Dec 6, 2021

Como – Joseph Edward Eure, Jr., 70, set sail to his eternal resting place on December 6, 2021 with loved ones by his side.  He was born in Hertford County to Joseph Edward Eure, Sr. and Lucy Howell Eure on January 23, 1951.

Joseph was a selfless and Godly man that was loved dearly by many.  He...

Dec 2, 2021

Courtland – Jackie Dean Vick, 70, passed away December 2, in his home with his family by his side.  Born in Franklin and raised in Newsoms, he was a son of the late Calvin Bland "Jack" Vick and Annie Maude Ferguson "Sally" Vick.  He was also predeceased by a son, Jason Dean Vick and aunt, Carolyn Vick.

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Dec 2, 2021

Courtland – Julie Carter Griggs, 58, passed away December 2, 2021 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fred Carter, Jr. and Sara Carr Carter.   She was also predeceased by a brother, Thomas F. Carter, Jr. and a sister-in-law Michele Carter.

Julie was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High...

Dec 1, 2021

Newsoms – Hannah Hunt Rose Bryant, 88, passed away December 1, 2021 in her home with her family by her side.  Born in Littleton, she was a daughter of the late Richard Milton Rose, Jr. and Mary Louise Roach Rose.  She was also predeceased by her husband, James Thomas Bryant and her sister, Virginia Rose Hawks.

Hannah...

Dec 1, 2021

Drewryville – Ronald Lynn Welcher, 58, passed away December 1, 2021 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Halifax County, he was a son of the late Floyd Calvin Welcher and Jean White Landrum Welcher.  .

Ronald was a graduate of Danville Christian School and Danville Community College.  He received his graduate degree and his MBA from Averett...

Nov 30, 2021

Capron – John Henry Smith, 72, passed away November 30, 2021 in his home. Born in Richmond on January 4, 1949, he was a son of the late Charlie Henry Smith, Jr. and Lydia Mixon Smith.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Arthur Smith.

John was a Boiler Plant Operator for Southampton Correctional Center for 29...

Nov 28, 2021

Suffolk – Thomas Edward Woodard, Sr., 73, passed away November 28, 2021 in his home.   Born in Conway, NC on March 9, 1948, he was a son of the late Roger and Mildred Martin Woodard.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Doris Early, and two brothers, Buck Woodard and Joe Woodard.

Thomas was a log truck...

Nov 25, 2021

Courtland – Charles Clifton "Chuck" Baker, III, 57, passed away November 25, 2021 in his home.   He was a life-long resident of Southampton County and attended Southampton Academy.  Chuck was a former member of Courtland Volunteer Fire Department and was a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Betty Ann Baugham Baker...

Nov 25, 2021

Franklin- Edwin Parker Daughtrey, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

"Junior" as he was affectionately known by family and close friends was born November 15, 1938 in Franklin to the late Edwin Parker Daughtrey, Sr. and Beulah Hare Daughtrey.

Ed graduated from Franklin High School and attended East Carolina College....

Nov 24, 2021

Franklin – Willard Ray Hatfield, 81, widower of Judith Butler Hatfield, passed away November 24, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital.   Born in Franklin on March 1, 1940, he was a son of the late Ashley Phillip Hatfield and Katherline Forbes Hatfield.  He was also predeceased by a granddaughter, Natalie Joy Hatfield.

Willard was a graduate of Franklin...