Obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Zuni – Audrey Ann Ewell Spencer, 78, passed away March 2, 2026 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  Born in Norfolk, she was a daughter of the late William Emory Ewell and Lillian Virginia Upton Ewell.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Roger Carlyle Spencer; three sisters, Betty Jean Pangle, Shirley Christenson, and Elsie Mae Tiedeman; and a brother,...

Feb 25, 2026

Windsor – Roland Christopher Turner, 85, passed away February 25, 2026 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born and raised in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late William Turner and Eizabeth Garris Turner and was also predeceased by a sister, Madelene Turner, and five brothers Winifred, Leland, Jack, Billy, and Dickie Turner.

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Feb 25, 2026

Carrsville – John Brian Stephens, 60, passed away February 25, 2026.  Born in Franklin and raised in Walters, he was a son of the late John William "Billy" Stephens, Jr. and Faye Edwards Stephens.

Brian was a graduate of Isle of Wight Academy and attended Ferrum College.  He was a former small engine mechanic at Herrala Brothers...

Feb 22, 2026

Courtland–Richard "Richie" Holloman Jernigan Jr., age 55, passed away at his home on February 22, 2026. He was the son of the late Richard "Sweets" Holloman Jernigan, Sr. and Julia Peele.

Born on April 23, 1970 and raised in Franklin, he was a 1988 graduate of Franklin High School. He became a police officer at the Franklin...

Feb 21, 2026

Franklin – Shirley V. Vick, 81, passed away February 21, 2026 in East Pavilion.  Born on March 26, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Hazel Powell Vick and was also predeceased by her husband, Harvey Fenton "H.F." Vick, Jr.; a son, Brian Keith Vick; and a brother, Terry Vick.

Shirley was a 1962...

Feb 18, 2026

Franklin – Swann Burgess Bradshaw Broocke, 93, passed away February 18, 2026 at The Village at Woods Edge.  Born and raised in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Gholie Seward Burgess and Maria Elizabeth "Lizzie" Newsome Burgess.  She was also predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Irvin Bradshaw; her second husband, Robert Marion Broocke; sisters, Helen...

Feb 16, 2026

Franklin - Richard Henry Barnes, Jr. 95., passed away February 16, 2026 at The Village at Woods Edge.  Born in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of the late Richard Henry "Sam" Barnes, Sr. and Gwendolyn Berry Barnes.  He was also predeceased by a sister, Rosa Lane Kincaid and her husband Ashby, and a brother-in-law, Perry Reynolds.

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Feb 14, 2026

Franklin – Lonnie "Mitchell" Vaughan passed away at his home on February 14th, 2026.

Born to the late Lonnie Paul Vaughan and Veta Keech Vaughan, Mitchell was raised in Franklin, where he attended Franklin Baptist Church and graduated from Franklin High School. He later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States...

Feb 12, 2026

Franklin – Everett Columbus Williams, Jr., 89, passed away February 12, 2026 in his home.  Born and raised in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Everett Columbus Williams, Sr. and Naomi Brock Williams.  He was also predeceased by his wife, Carolyn Griffin Williams and two sisters, Pauline Williams Manson and Francis Williams Latimer.

Feb 12, 2026

Nashville, TN - On the afternoon of February 12, 2026, about 5:00 p.m., Denise Barrett Murray passed away, while peacefully sleeping in her bed at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Her son, Kyle, had visited her earlier that day. Her husband, Woody, and daughter, Lindsay, were with her when she passed. Denise was 73 years old.

Denise...

Feb 10, 2026

Michael "Mike" Parker Turner —exited this life on February 10, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by love… disbelief… and a long list of stories.  Born October 19, 1956, in Franklin, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ollie "Fennon" Turner and Beuna "Faye" Daughtrey Turner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel P. Turner.

Feb 7, 2026

Franklin, VA – Deborah Earley Knight, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, she is now at rest — whole, healed, and embraced in eternal peace.

Born on March 14, 1942, in Ahoskie, NC, Deborah was the beloved daughter of Willie Merton...

Feb 5, 2026

Courtland - Cynthia D Griffin went home to heavenly Father God on February 5, 2026.  She was born on October 28, 1959, to William R. Deal and Mildred M. Taylor. She was predeceased by both of her parents noted above, and her brother, John T. Hill.

Cindy was a loving and spirited woman whose heart belonged to...

Feb 4, 2026

Courtland – David Arthur Goodwin, 87, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away February 4, 2026.  Born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Frank Candlyn and Barbara Punchard Goodwin and was also predeceased by three siblings.

Dave was a 1958 graduate of Marblehead High School, was a graduate of Vesper George...

Feb 3, 2026

Franklin - Betty Blythe Darden went home to be with her heavenly Father God on February 3, 2026. She was born on July 14,1952, to Daniel C. Blythe and Mildred A. Blythe. She was predeceased by both of her parents noted above, and her sister, Carolyn Willman.

She was well known for her beautiful smile and hard...

Feb 2, 2026

Capron – Walter Wingate "Winky" Futrell, Jr., 82, beloved husband, father, brother and "PaPa," passed away February 2, 2026. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Walter Wingate Futrell Sr. and Hazel Elizabeth Scott Futrell.

Winky was a 1961 graduate of Southampton High School and the owner of Futrell's Body Shop....

Feb 2, 2026

Newsoms – Roxanne M. Czewski, 63, passed away February 2, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born January 4, 1963 in Canada, Roxanne was loved by the entire community. She was always the light of everyone's day when they walked into Radio Shack. When the neighborhood kids were in trouble she never hesitated to offer a roof, a warm meal...

Feb 1, 2026

Franklin –Ruth Porterfield DeHaven, 100, passed away February 1, 2026. Born in Mullens, West Virginia, Ruth was one of eleven children born to the late Alva Frank and Mattie Pauline Porterfield. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech and worked for many years in the medical field as a bacteriologist. Ruth was a past Paul Harris...

Feb 1, 2026

Carr L. "Buddy" Harris, 70 years old, of King William County, passed away on February 1, 2026. He is survived by his loving spouse, Diane; children, Brandon and Samuel (Athena); brothers, Richard (Becky) and Matthew (Julie); sister, Kathy (Karen); nieces and nephew, Bonnie, Nikki (Luke), Kelly, Alexandria and Eddie; sister-in-law, Cheryl; and great nephews, Miles and Van; as well...

Jan 31, 2026

Windsor- Ronald Carey Pierce, 66, passed away January 31, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Franklin, he worked in landscaping for over 25 years with Nansemond Lawn and Garden and enjoyed participating in Civil War reenactments.

Survivors include his wife, Hattie Marie Pierce; his father, Bobby Ray Pierce; stepchildren, Robert...