Anna Jean Gardner
Jan 21, 2026
Newsoms – Anna Jean Gardner, 34, passed away January 21, 2026 with her family at her bedside after a long illness. Brought up in Pensacola, FL, she worked for her family business, Marchman Transportation as a booking agent. Anna was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church and grew up in Wendy Hill Baptist Church in Pensacola.
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Henry Elvin Wethington, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Franklin - Henry Elvin "Hank" Wethington, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born on August 3, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL.
A long-time resident of Southampton County, he graduated from Southampton High School in 1973. He is best known for his years working as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant...
Clonie Dianne Barrett
Jan 19, 2026
Zuni – Clonie Dianne Barrett, 82, passed away January 19, 2026 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Boykins on December 3, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Fletcher Charlie Francis, Sr. and Cora Smith Francis and was also predeceased by a brother, Charlie Francis, Jr., and a granddaughter, Christine Gabrielle Greene.
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Peggy Hocutt Crocker
Jan 18, 2026
Capron – Peggy Hocutt Crocker, 85, passed away peacefully January 18, 2026 in Sentara Obici Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County, NC, she was a daughter of the late James Colonel "JC" Hocutt and Ella Mae Strickland Hocutt. Peggy was also predeceased by her husband, Everett Gibson Crocker, Sr.; a son, Everett Gibson Crocker, Jr.; and...
Ellen Kathleen Ellis
Jan 14, 2026
Franklin – Ellen Kathleen Moore Ellis, 90, passed away January 14, 2026 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born August 29, 1935 in Virginia City and raised in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Dewitt T. Moore and Goldie Bell Mays Moore. She was also predeceased by her husband, Harry McCoy Ellis; a daughter, Lou Ann Wright; a son,...
Gloria Hurst Leinart
Jan 14, 2026
Franklin – Gloria Hurst Leinart, 85, passed away January 14, 2026 in her home. Born on March 15, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William Edward Hurst and Thelma Hubbard Hurst. She was also predeceased by her husband, William Roy "Bill" Leinart, Sr.; a son, Benjamin James Keeter, III; two sisters, Sylvia Ferguson and Frances Cardwell; and...
Charles Edward Bradshaw
Jan 10, 2026
Newsoms – Charles E. "Frog" Bradshaw, 80, left his earthly body for the promised land on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Frog was born May 13, 1945 to the late Virgie Mae and Horace Bradshaw of Burdette, VA. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Martha D. Bradshaw, and his brother, James Horace Bradshaw,...
James Paul Councill, Iii
Jan 8, 2026
Franklin – James Paul Councill, III—better known as Jim—was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, faithful servant, and tireless advocate for his community.
Jim was born in Stockton, California during World War II while his father, former Virginia Delegate J. Paul Councill, Jr., was flying air-sea rescue missions in the Pacific. He graduated from Franklin...
Jean Evelyn Bradshaw
Jan 7, 2026
Franklin – Jean Evelyn Bradshaw, 89, passed away January 7, 2026 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born and raised in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Homer Cook Sr. and Mary Saunders Cook. She was also predeceased by her husband, Jeptha Jhue "J.J." Bradshaw, Jr.; a grandson, Hunter Scott; and three brothers, Homer Jr. "Bud", Pete, and...
Jean Coggsdale Vaughan
Jan 6, 2026
Franklin – Jean Paige Coggsdale Vaughan, 88, passed away January 6, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born May 9, 1937 in Franklin to the late John W. Coggsdale Sr. and Bertha Harcum Coggsdale. Jean was predeceased by her husband, George Edward Vaughan Sr.; three brothers, Freddy Coggsdale, Shelton Coggsdale, and Hubert Coggsdale; two sisters Annette Harrell and Doris...
Robert Milton Butler, Sr.
Jan 4, 2026
Carrsville - Robert "Bobby" Milton Butler, Sr. went to be with his Lord at the age of 92 on January 4, 2026. He was born in Isle of Wight County on April 15,1933, son of the late Pressley B. Butler, Sr. and Francys O. Butler. He was married to the love of his life, the late Mary Carr Butler...
Earl Wesley Burgess
Jan 3, 2026
Sedley - Earl Wesley Burgess, 91, passed away January 3, 2026 with his family by his side.
Earl was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and one of 13 children of the late Gholie and Lizzie Newsome Burgess and was a 1951 graduate of Courtland High School. He was a devoted member and former trustee of Sedley...
Edward Scott Grissom
Jan 2, 2026
Courtland – Edward Scott "Eddie" Grissom, 85, passed away January 2, 2026 in his home with his family by his side. Born and raised in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Vance Debro Grissom and Jennie Lee Scott Grissom. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Natalie Grissom Fay.
Eddie was a retired farmer...
David Wayne Bailey
Jan 2, 2026
Franklin – David Wayne Bailey, 74, passed away January 2, 2026 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Plainview, Texas, he was a son of the late Jack Wayne Bailey and Maida French Bailey.
David, also known as Pop Pop, was a retired Navy Chief Electronics Technician and was a recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal. He...
Charles William Lee
Jan 2, 2026
Boykins – Charles William "CW" Lee, 74, passed away January 2, 2026 in Courtland Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was a son of the late Jesse Willis Lee and Ethel Hand Lee and was also predeceased by a brother, Forrest Lee.
CW was a 1969 graduate of Windsor High School and a...
Brian G. Justice
Dec 31, 2025
Franklin – Brian G. Justice, 50, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025.
Born in Ohio, he was a roofer and a sign installer.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Anita Hall Justice; his mother, Jackie Nook (Tim) of Ohio; his father, Garry Justice of Ohio; a son, Tyler Justice of Ohio; two...
Jessie Leigh Storey White
Dec 31, 2025
Franklin – Jessie Leigh Storey White, 93 departed this life to join friends and family in heaven on December 31, 2025.
Born to the late Carrie Leigh Askew and Jesse Holloman, she was adopted later by her mother's second husband, the late Ike Storey. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother,...
Rebecca Flythe Whitley
Dec 29, 2025
Como, NC — Rebecca Flythe Whitley, affectionately known as "Bec," age 78, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Rebecca was the daughter of the late Americus Vespucious Flythe, Jr. and Meredith Ricks Flythe. She was also preceded in death by her beloved...
Wiley Charles Williams, Sr.
Dec 26, 2025
Suffolk – Wiley Charles "Chuck" Willliams, Sr., 86, passed away December 26, 2025 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Born on July 17, 1939 in Panama City, FL, he was the son of the late Wiley Wesley Williams and Dorothy McCune Williams.
Chuck was a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer for the US Navy and a retired manager for...
Paul Crawford Barnes
Dec 25, 2025
Capron, VA - Paul Crawford Barnes entered this world on June 16, 1932 and went on to his eternal life on December 25, 2025. Growing up with 7 brothers in the rural agricultural area of Southampton County, VA cultivated a love of growing things, hunting the abundant woodlands and fishing the rivers, creeks and the areas salt waters.
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