Obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Franklin, Virginia – Leon Welton Deshields, Sr., born in Beaver Creek, Maryland and a resident of Franklin, Virginia since 1963, died on February 23, 2021. He was the last surviving of the four sons born to Zephiniah & Ethel Deshields.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Myrtice Swindell Deshields. He is survived by...

Feb 21, 2021

Courtland - Walter Oliver Cary, 91, passed away Sunday afternoon February 21, 2021 at his home in Courtland, Va., after a brief illness. The son of Walter Miles "Doc" and Essie Munch "Tillie" Cary, he was born on August 10, 1929 in Strasburg, Va.

Walt served our country for 30 years, beginning his career in the United...

Feb 20, 2021

Franklin – Catherine Johnson "Kitty" Perry, 91, passed away February 20, 2021 in Wytheville, VA.  Kitty was born in Franklin, VA (first baby born in the old Raiford Memorial Hospital).  She was the only child of the late Frank Irvin and Nellie Worrell Whitley.  Kitty was predeceased by her first husband Carl Chesley "Buck" Johnson and her second husband,...

Feb 19, 2021

Carrsville - Robert "Robbie" Ennis Powell, Sr, 64, passed away on February 19, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.  Robbie was born August 20, 1956 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Robbie was predeceased by his parents, Carl C. and Elizabeth W. Powell and survived by his two sisters Carlene Echols and Lisa Perry. ...

Feb 18, 2021

Sedley- Joseph English "J. E." Howell, 87, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2021 after a long illness.  Born in Isle of Wight County and raised in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Linwood Henry Howell, Sr. and Daisy English Howell.  J. E. was also predeceased by two sisters, Martha...

Feb 18, 2021

Capron- Donnie Carter Porter, II, 41, passed away February 18, 2021. Donnie was born in Franklin and raised in Newsoms. He was brought up in the Newsoms Baptist Church and was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, baseball, riding 4 wheelers and going to Lake Gaston in his spare time. He was a dedicated, die hard,...

Feb 18, 2021

Chesapeake – James Wesley Hendrick, 68, passed away February 18, 2021 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.  Born in Norfolk and raised in Chesapeake, he was a son of the late Orville Addison Hendrick and Dora Barley Hendrick and was also predeceased by a brother, Richard Hendrick.

James was a graduate of Great Bridge High School and an...

Feb 17, 2021

Franklin - Mary Frances Hundley Abbitt passed away February 17, 2021 in her home.  She was born May 27, 1928 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Born to Frank Robert Hundley and Effie Ethel Stone Hundley, she grew up with her sister Hazel Beamer along the railroad tracks in Bassett, Virginia.  Mary Frances would later graduate from...

Feb 16, 2021

Franklin - Alan Duane "Skip" Bain, Jr., 75, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Alan was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alan D. Bain, Sr. and Olga B. Simmons.  He was a proud Navy Veteran, retired police officer, assistant boy scout master, and elder in...

Feb 12, 2021

Capron - Delmas Franklin Lloyd, 72, of Keysville, passed away February 12th, 2021, surrounded by family. He was a graduate of Randolph Henry Senior High in Charlotte Court House, Va. He retired from Verizon and was known as "Pole-climber" to many. He loved the outdoors and was a very avid hunter. He was a beloved husband, father and friend...

Feb 11, 2021

Suffolk- Wanda Wave Walker, 89, passed away February 11, 2021, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Walker was a native of Clarksville, Tennessee.

Survivors include a daughter, Bettye W. Vaughan of Suffolk, a son, Jim Williams of Franklin, six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic no services are planned.

Feb 10, 2021

Franklin- Thurman Davis "Dave" Copeland, 58, passed away February 10, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, a graduate of Franklin High School and Virginia Tech. He loved spending time on the river and spending time with his three children. He was an avid barefoot skier and enjoyed working in the boat industry.

Left to cherish his memory...

Feb 9, 2021

Como- Patsy Bailey Parker, 84, went to be with her Lord, February 9, 2021. She was born in Southampton County, and grew up in Como, N.C. She was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School and Chowan College. She was retired from Royster - Clark Chemical Company in Conway, N.C., with over 20 years of service, as the office manager....

Feb 8, 2021

Austinville, VA – Johnnie Randall "Randy" Hobbs, 53, passed away February 8, 2021 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Randy was born in Norfolk and grew up in Holland and was a 1986 graduate of Forest Glen High School. After graduation from high school he received a full scholarship to play football at Norfolk State University.

Left to...

Feb 8, 2021

IVOR- Janette Felts Lowe, loving mother and grandmother, found her eternal rest on February 8, 2021.  Born in Suffolk, Virginia on December 2, 1942, she was predeceased by her parents, Julian and Margaret Felts.

For decades, Janette enthusiastically embraced her role as a farm wife and mother. An outstanding cook, she thoroughly enjoyed carrying food to hungry...

Feb 8, 2021

Branchville- Cinda Sue Vincent,63, passed away peacefully February 8, 2021.  She was born February 25, 1957 in St. Johns Michigan and was a daughter of the late Cecil P. and Doris V. Thompson. She was also predeceased by a sister, Shirley Palatka.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 45 years, Karl Vincent, two sons,...

Feb 7, 2021

COURTLAND – Edward Hudson Spivey, also known as Big Red, Eddie, and Uncle Bubblegum, found his healing in the arms of his Lord on Sunday morning February 7, 2021. Born in Franklin on January 14, 1963, he was the son of the late Edward "Doc" and Lizzie Spivey. He worked with Jerry D. Rose, Inc. his entire life and...

Feb 6, 2021

Capron- Elizabeth Ann Ridley Bain, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her son's home near Pinopolis in Capron.

Born and raised at Violet Hill in Courtland, Virginia, she graduated from Courtland High School in 1941.  She attended Longwood College in 1941-1942.  While working at the Treasurer's Office for Mr....

Feb 6, 2021

Franklin- Carey Hinson Blythe, 90, passed away February 6, 2021 in the East Pavilion. Carey was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and was the last survivor of 12 children of Charlie and Sweetie Blythe. He was a retired operator in the Pulp Mill of Union Camp Corp. and was a lifelong member of Hunterdale Christian Church. He was...

Feb 5, 2021

Boykins- Colleen Dawn Mostert (nee Rowat) peacefully slipped the bonds of earth to meet her Lord on February 5, 2021. She was born in Pretoria, South Africa, on October 25, 1932. She was a graduate of Sir John Adamson High School in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she was head prefect. After marrying Errol Edwin Mostert she worked in the...