Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

Carrsville – Jon David Pyle, 77, passed away January 8, 2021, in his home with his family by his side.  Jon was born March 24, 1943 in Norman, Oklahoma and was a son of the late Pat Wilson Pyle and Ruth Imogene Gist Pyle.

Jon joined the Navy after high school and then became a salesman.  He...

Jan 8, 2021

Sedley- Patrick Elmore Branche, 83, passed away January 8, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  Patrick was born August 17, 1937 at home on one of the family farms, known as the Bulls Farm, near Sedley, VA.  He was the oldest of nine children of the late John Elmore Branche and Lottye Bulls Branche. He was...

Jan 5, 2021

Franklin – Charles David Malcolm, Sr., 73, passed away January 5, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Athens, GA, he was a son on the late Chester Andrew Malcolm and Eunice Mae Hudson Malcolm.  Charles was also predeceased by a son Ernest Herbert "Herbie" Echols, Jr. and a brother Chester Andrew Malcolm, Jr.

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Jan 1, 2021

Franklin  -  Christopher Kirby "Chris" Wise, 48, passed away January  1, 2021.  Chris was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and was a graduate of Franklin High School. He was predeceased by his father Louis Franklin Wise, Sr. and a niece Tammy Jo Russell Steinert.

One of Chris' favorite hobbies was going to the river with his...

Dec 30, 2020

Carrsville – Frances Pack Boykin, 97, widow of Julius Benson Boykin, passed away December 30, 2020.  Born in Alcolu, SC, she was a daughter of late George Washington Pack and Mina Theresa Richburg Pack.  Frances is also predeceased by five sisters, Mina Brown, Pauline Crawford, Maybelle Cook, Mary Inabinette, Mallie Ridgeway, and three brothers, John, Nelson, and George Pack,...

Dec 30, 2020

Suffolk – Jimmie Rogers Jones, 84, widow of Elizabeth Pearl Worrell Jones, passed away December 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Ivor, he was the son of the late Nat and Virginia Bryant Jones and was also predeceased by two sons, Steve Jones and Johnnie Jones; two grandsons, Dontae Sykes and Nathan Jones; a sister,...

Dec 30, 2020

Suffolk – Amelia Boyce Jones, 87, passed away December 30, 2020.  Born in Tyner, NC, she was a daughter of late Alexander L. Boyce and Eunice Inez Byrum Boyce. Amelia is also predeceased by two sisters, Velma Fanney and Hilda Matthews, and five brothers, Haywood Boyce, Marshall Boyce, A. J. Boyce, Joseph Boyce, and Guy Boyce.

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Dec 29, 2020

Suffolk – Diane Joan Cole, 78, widow of Patrick Joseph Cole, passed away December 29, 2020.  Born in Athol, MA, she was the daughter of Theodore Pius Anderson and Blanche Bella Normandin Anderson and was also predeceased by a brother, Richard Anderson.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kelly Harrington; two sons, Sean Patrick Cole...

Dec 29, 2020

Franklin, VA - George G. Burgess, Jr. passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 94.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Cullins Burgess; his parents Myra Forrest Burgess and George G. Burgess, Sr.; a brother, Calvin R. Burgess; and a grandson, Travis P. Burgess.  George was a beloved father, grandfather,...

Dec 27, 2020

Courtland- Michael Joe Odom, Jr., December 27, 2020, An Angel too precious for this world. Our words are not enough to express our sorrows over this beautiful life lost. You were born silent, perfect and beautiful.

Still loved. Still missed; Still remembered every day. Stillborn... BUT STILL BORN We held you in our arms, and we hold...

Dec 21, 2020

Franklin - Evie Mae Duck Burgess (nickname Jack), 99 years young, passed away on December 21, 2020 in her home where she had lived for the past 80 years.  She had been in declining health for some time.  Born in the County of Isle of Wight, town of Walters on July 27, 1921, she was the oldest daughter of...

Dec 18, 2020

Franklin, VA - Dr. Jerry Joel Standahl of Franklin, Virginia passed away on December 18, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was born in White Plains, New York to parents Dr. Roy Francis Standahl and Genevieve Alta Gullander Standahl on July 19, 1944.

At a young age, he moved to Reidsville, North Carolina. He received his...

Dec 16, 2020

Franklin – Martha Lee Williams Bell, 85, widow of Sheppard C. Bell, Jr., passed away December 16, 2020.  She was a daughter of the late Alfred G. Williams and Robbie Lee Story Williams.

Martha was a 1952 graduate of Franklin High School and retired from ReMax Realty on the Outer Banks.  She was a member of Franklin...

Dec 11, 2020

Carrsville – Janet Parker Okleshen, 86, passed away December 11, 2020.  Born in Glen Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Tunstall Parker and Belva Norton Parker and was also predeceased by a brother, Frederick T. "Freddie" Parker, II.

Janet was a former secretary in the personnel department of Union Camp Corporation, Western Branch...

Dec 3, 2020

Franklin – Oscar Redell "Tom" McClenny, 63, passed away unexpectantly December 3, 2020, in his home with family at his side.  Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late Oscar Redell McClenny, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Bryant McClenny.  He was also predeceased by two sisters, Linda "Kaye" Carr and Pat Draper.

Tom was a retired...

Dec 2, 2020

Carrsville – Angela Harkins Rose, 41, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, December 2, 2020.  Born in Wisconsin, she was predeceased by her mother, Claudia Tomes Harkins.

Angela was a graduate of Round Rock High School in Round Rock, TX and was a Certified Nursing Assistant and an EMT.

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Dec 1, 2020

Franklin – Judith Hill Faison, 80, passed away December 1, 2020 in her home with family by her side.  Born in Murfreesboro, NC, she was a daughter of the late Albert Eugene Hill and Mildred White Hill and was also predeceased by two brothers, Albert E. Hill, Jr. and Bruce Hill.

Judy was a 1958 graduate of...

Nov 30, 2020

Sedley – William Lynn Parker, 85, passed away November 30, 2020, in his home.  Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late William Henry Parker and Josie Vivian Whitehead Parker.  He was also predeceased by his wife Frances Wendell Parker, three sisters, three brothers, three sons-in-law, Jeffrey Everett, Robbie Madron, and Ira Romines.

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Nov 29, 2020

Newsoms – Melvin Ike Rose, 67, passed away November 29, 2020, in his home.    Born in Franklin, he was a son of the late James Royce Rose and Delores June Bradshaw Rose and was also predeceased by a brother, James Royce Rose, Jr., and a sister, Mary Frances Howell.

Ike was a Navy veteran and spent most...

Nov 28, 2020

Newsoms – Jacqueline Ellis "Jackie" Vann, 87, passed away November 28, 2020.     Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Ellis and Ethel Saunders Ellis and was also predeceased by a son, Andy Franklin Vann, a sister, Mildred Catlett, and two brothers, B. F. Ellis, Jr. and Howard Ellis.

Jackie was a...