Obituaries

Jul 10, 2021

Zuni – Albert Francis Atkins, Jr., 61, passed away July 10, 2021 in his home.   He was born on February 20, 1960 in Petersburg, VA.

Albert was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School and a long-time painting contractor in the area for 40 years.  He was an accomplished guitarist and played in several bands.  Albert beautified...

Jul 6, 2021

Franklin – Joshua Kyle "Josh" Dunlow, 30, passed away July 6, 2021.  Born in Franklin on September 4, 1990, he was a son of the late Melvin Junius Dunlow, II and Dana Louise Bean and was also predeceased by his grandmother, Betty Greene Bean.

Josh worked in construction and loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.  He never...

Jul 5, 2021

Boykins – Sandra Clements Bryant, 77, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on July 5, 2021.  Born in Petersburg and raised in Emporia and Boykins, she is a daughter of the late Sidney Garfield Clements, Jr. and Sallie Crutchlow Hudson.  Sandra was also predeceased by her husband, John Wesley Bryant and her step-father, Elwood Hudson.

Sandra...

Jul 5, 2021

Sedley – Karen Jo McNair, 64, passed away July 5, 2021 in her home after a long fight with cancer.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 30, 1956 and was a military child who lived in Hawaii, Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Karen was the first woman member of the Franklin Lions Club.  She enjoyed gardening,...

Jul 1, 2021

Franklin – George Horace "Top" Hedgepeth, 94, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born June 13, 1927 to the late Horace Fletcher Hedgepeth and Doris Carr Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Virginia Hedgepeth.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, Mr. Hedgepeth is survived by his wife of...

Jun 30, 2021

Sedley – Jonathan Allen Hudgins, born December 5, 1960 in Raiford  Hospital on Second and Main streets in downtown Franklin, peacefully departed this life June 30 th at his home in Sedley, Virginia, surrounded by his wife Robin and daughters Mary and Allison. He is predeceased by his parents, the Reverend Dr. Ira D. Hudgins and Janet Hudgins, and...

Jun 29, 2021

Franklin – Robert Lee Richards, 88, passed away June 29, 2021 in Accordius Health in Gatesville, NC.   Born in Kanawha County, WV, he was a son of the late Joseph Thomas Richards and Anne Minter Richards.  He is also predeceased by his brother, Carl Richards.

Robert was a retired Veteran of the US Navy serving over 20...

Jun 28, 2021

Capron – Joyce Warren Parham, 84, widow of Louis Henry Parham, passed away June 28, 2021.   Born in Northampton County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Reuben Warren and Lucille Wheeler Warren.  She is also predeceased by her daughter, Tracy Parham White; her brother, Reuben Junius Warren; and a sister-in-law, Linda Blythe.

Joyce was a...

Jun 27, 2021

Franklin – Bobby Milton Vick, 84, passed away June 27, 2021 in the East Pavilion.  Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Clyde and Juanita "Nita" Barnes Vick and is also predeceased by a brother, James C. Vick.

Bobby was a 1954 graduate of Newsoms High School and a six year veteran of...

Jun 26, 2021

Courtland - Joseph Madison "Joey" Burgess, Jr., 73, passed away on June 26, 2021 after a long battle with illness.

Joey was a long time farmer and state employee.  He loved to spend time outdoors in his garden and drive around in his truck.  He was the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

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Jun 23, 2021

Suffolk – Sylvia Bradshaw Funkhouser, 87, passed away on June 23, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Roy Ulysses Bradshaw and Louise Cook Bradshaw and was also predeceased by her first husband, Richard S. Butler, Jr.

Sylvia was a graduate of Newsoms High School and Longwood College.  She was a member...

Jun 23, 2021

Courtland – Woodrow "Mr. Woody" Wilson, went to be with his Lord on June 23, 2021 at the age of 93.  He was born in Gates County, NC on March 19, 1928 and was the last of eight children of the late Haywood Wilson and Willie Etta Branton Wilson.

Woody graduated from Sunbury High School in 1945...

Jun 20, 2021

Franklin – Marvin Earl Crumpler, 83, passed away June 20, 2021 in Consulate Healthcare of Windsor.  Born in Isle of Wight County and reared in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Hertford O. Crumpler and Edna Mae Parker Crumpler.  He was also predeceased by a daughter, Vicky Sue Crumpler, two sisters, Martha Womble and Mary Lois...

Jun 19, 2021

Carrsville - Mary Carr Butler went to be with her Lord on June 19, 2021.  She was born in Isle of Wight County on March 27, 1935, daughter of the late William Holland Carr and Elsie Spivey Carr.  She was married to her beloved husband, Robert "Bobby" M. Butler, Sr. for 68 years.  She was predeceased by her sister,...

Jun 18, 2021

Franklin – William Cross "Cuz" Cousins, 81, passed away June 18, 2021 in his home.  Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late William Campbell Cousins and Audrey Cross Cousins.  He is predeceased by a sister, Winnifred C. Smith.

Cuz was a graduate of Nashville Technical Institute and a retired Road Master for CSX...

Jun 18, 2021

Franklin, VA – Nial Paul Edwards, Sr., 71, passed away after an extended illness on June 18, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Liberty, New York and a resident of Virginia for the last 17 years, he was a son of the late Jesse Loren Edwards and Bertha Stickle Edwards.  Nial was also predeceased...

Jun 17, 2021

Franklin – Martha Iris Bellido, 74, passed away June 17, 2021 in Southampton Memorial Hospital.   Born in Poncé, Puerto Rico on January 7, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Wenceslaus Bellido and Angelina Reyes.

Martha was a head bank teller at Citi Bank in Brooklyn Heights, NY and was a member of Rock Church in...

Jun 14, 2021

Edenton, NC – Gilbert Henley Story, 89, of Edenton, NC and formerly of Carrsville, VA, passed away peacefully June 14, 2021 surrounded by family at his beloved river home.  He was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on June 2, 1932, the son of the late Richmond and Catherine Presson Story.

While attending the Apprentice School...

Jun 13, 2021

Franklin – John Francis Pittman, 58, passed away June 13, 2021 in his home.   Born in Franklin on July 16, 1962, he was a son the late William Thomas "Tommy" Pittman, Jr. and Frances Gillette Pittman.  John was also predeceased by a brother, Hugh G. Pittman.

John was a 1980 graduate of Southampton Academy and a graduate...

Jun 7, 2021

Branchville – Susan Scott Story, 62, widow of James Edward "Jimmy" Story, passed away June 7, 2021 in her home with family by her side.   She was a daughter of the late Donald John Scott and Opal Ramona Gray Goode.

Susan was a graduate of Ahoskie High School and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  She...