Obituaries

Jan 31, 2026

Franklin – Betty Jean Turner Daughtrey, 80, passed away peacefully January 31, 2026. Betty Jean was born March 9, 1945 in Carrsville, Va, a daughter of the late Charlie LeRoy Turner and Nellie Grace McClenny Turner. She was also predeceased by her husband, James Edward "Goat" Daughtrey and her siblings, Virgie Archer, Essie Stevens, Charlie LeRoy Turner, Jr., Elsie...

Jan 30, 2026

Courtland - Walter Luther Young Jr, 85, of Courtland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 30th. He was the son of Maude Griffin Young and Walter Young Sr.

Walter was raised on a dairy farm and spent his life devoted to his family's pursuits. Over the years, he raised dairy cattle, hogs, beef cattle, and row crops....

Jan 25, 2026

Courtland - Gwendolyn Harriet Drewry Best, 91, passed away at home on January 25, 2026.

She was predeceased by her parents Samuel Blyth Drewry, Sr. and Maggie Belle Joyner Drewry Raiford; a son, Curtis Wayne Bulls; two brothers John Henry Drewry and Samuel Blyth Drewry, Jr. and two sisters, Sarah Crowell and Catherine Jenkins.

She...

Jan 23, 2026

Franklin - James F. Briggs, Jr., 94, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, J. Floyd and Louise B. Briggs; his wife Mary Winston Johnson Briggs; and his daughter Elizabeth A. Briggs. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy B. Petters (Mike); two granddaughters, Sarah P. Fletcher (Dan) and Caroline P. Sauer (Chris); and...

Jan 23, 2026

Capron – Jacqueline Ferguson "Jackie" Hobbs, 78, passed away January 23, 2026 in Greensville Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jackie was born December 13, 1947 to the late Amos and Lilly Vick Porter. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Thomas "J T" Ferguson, a son, Patrick Ferguson, two sisters, Catherine Pope and Mattie Fuller and two brothers,...

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.

Left...

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...

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.

Left to cherish her...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...