Natalie Joy Hatfield
Jun 26, 2018
Franklin – Natalie Joy Hatfield, 23, passed away June 26, 2018 in Texas.
A native of Franklin, she was born January 19, 1995 and was a 2013 graduate of Southampton High School.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Zora, her mother Paula Akers Chandler (J.D.); her father Michael Ray Hatfield (Tina); three brothers...
Thomas Randolph "Tommy" Rose
Jun 25, 2018
Severn, NC – Thomas Randolph "Tommy" Rose, 64, passed away June 25, 2018 in his home. Tommy was born in Suffolk and was a son of the late Mills Eugene Rose, Sr. and Juliette Johnson Rose and was predeceased by a son Jefferey Neal "J-Boe" Bailey, Jr. Tommy loved cars, loved his kids and animals, was kind and generous...
John Thomas "Jack"` Rainey
Jun 24, 2018
Franklin – John Thomas "Jack" Rainey, 83, passed away peacefully June 24, 2018 in his daughter's home in Courtland. Jack was born in Suffolk but made Franklin his life-long home. He was predeceased by his mother Jimmie L. Powell, father William D. Rainey, son George Rainey, sister Mary Warren, four brothers Thorton, William, Charles, and Robert Rainey; two grandsons...
Mary Lee Whitehead
Jun 23, 2018
Franklin – Mary Lee Whitehead, 87, widow of Roland Whitehead passed away June 23, 2018. Mary Lee was a native of Southampton County, was a daughter of the late Fadie and Daisy Cutchins and was also predeceased by a daughter Diane Horne and two brothers, Roland and Raymond Cutchins and a sister Violet Reid. She was a member of...
Kathleen Acord Bulls
Jun 22, 2018
Sedley – Kathleen Acord Bulls, 76, widow of Eddie N. Bulls, Jr., passed away June 22, 2018 in her home. Kathleen was born in El Paso, TX and was a daughter of the late Jess Bishop and Marsalette DeLong Acord. She was an Assistant Manager for K-Mart, a teacher for the handicapped in Germany and a member of Franklin...
Paul Thomas Skeeter
Jun 19, 2018
Virginia Beach – Paul Thomas Skeeter, 83, passed away June 19, 2018 in The Gardens at Virginia Beach. Paul, formerly of Windsor, was born in Zuni to the late William Thomas and Blanche Carr Skeeter and was predeceased by his wife Louise Johnson Skeeter. Paul was retired Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corps and a retired long distance...
Ronald Wayne Kirkland
Jun 19, 2018
Virginia Beach – Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Kirkland, 62, passed away June 19, 2018 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Ronnie was a native of Boykins and was a 1973 graduate of Southampton High School, Paul D. Camp Community College and Old Dominion University. He was a Budget Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a member of Boykins...
William Jackson "Bill" Whitehurst
Jun 18, 2018
Franklin – William Jackson "Bill" Whitehurst, Jr., 71, passed away June 18, 2018 in his home with his family at his bedside. Bill was born in Gates County, NC, a son of the late William Jackson Whitehurst and Rosa Baker Whitehurst and was also predeceased by four sisters Nell Champion, Willie Honeycutt, Jean Bunch, and Catherine Hurdle. Bill was...
Linda Faulkner Glover
Jun 17, 2018
Smithfield – Linda Faulkner Glover, 71, passed away June 17, 2018 in Consulate Healthcare of Windsor. Linda was born in Norfolk to the late Herbert Odell and Viola Squires Faulkner. She was predeceased by two sisters Bessie Liverman and Royann Finley. Linda was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh.
Survivors include her husband of 47...
Thomas Lee Francis
Jun 16, 2018
Franklin – Thomas Lee Francis, 74, passed away June 16, 2018. Tommy was born in Hertford County, NC, a son of the late Frank and Gladys Francis. He was retired from James S. Green Contractors and was an Army Veteran. Tommy was a member of High Street Senior Citizens and was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife...
Frank Bittle
Jun 15, 2018
Sedley – John Frank Bittle, 78, passed away June 15, 2018. Frank was a native of Hertford County, NC and was a graduate of Murfreesboro High School. He was a son of the late Lloyd and Mary Stephenson Bittle and was also predeceased by his wife Estelle McClenny Bittle and a brother L. J. Bittle. Frank was a member...
Peggie Beale Cobb
Jun 13, 2018
Drewryville – Peggie Beale Cobb, 86, widow of Robert Samuel Cobb passed away June 13, 2018, in her home. She was born in Chuckatuck, VA to the late Margaret B. Newsome, was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Beale of Chuckatuck, and was a member of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church.
Peggie is survived...
Charles Ashley Wrenn
Jun 8, 2018
Franklin – Charles Ashley Wrenn, 77, passed away at his home on June 8, 2018, with his wife and daughter at his side. A native of Danville, Virginia, Charles was born on January 29, 1941 to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Harris Wrenn. After graduating in 1959 from George Washington High School, he continued his education at Virginia Tech where...
Marilyn Joan Mayfield
Jun 7, 2018
Chesapeake – Marilyn Joan Mayfield, 58, passed away June 7, 2018 in her home with her family by her bedside. She was a native of Florida and was predeceased by her father James Thomas Keen.
Left to cherish her memory is husband of 37 years Kenneth David Mayfield, her mother Sarah Gray Keen, a daughter Adrienne Lassiter...
Allen Tillson Bland
Jun 5, 2018
Courtland – Allen Tillson Bland, 89, of Courtland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2018, four days before his 90th birthday, after an all too brief but valiant battle with lung cancer.
A native of Windsor, Virginia, he was born June 9, 1928, the eldest child of the late Charlie Allen and Virgie Cobb Bland. Along...
Dana Louise Bean
Jun 3, 2018
Franklin – Dana Louise Bean, 52, passed away June 3, 2018 at her home. Dana was a native of Norfolk and was the daughter of the late Betty Greene Bean.
Left to cherish her memory is her father Richard Donald Bean , three sons, Melvin Dunlow (Jessica), Josh Dunlow (Beth) and Matthew Coggsdale, III, a brother Brian...
Presley L. Randall
Jun 2, 2018
Yale – Presley Lee Randall, 46, passed away June 2, 2018 in Courtland Health and Rehabilitation Center, Courtland. Presley was born February 15, 1972 in Portsmouth and was a farmer with Cedar View Farms. He was predeceased by his mother, Linda Pearl Randall, in March of this year.
Presley is survived by his wife, Selena Hodges Randall;...
Darlene Joyce Spruill
Jun 1, 2018
Franklin - Darlene Joyce Spruill, 90, went to be with the Lord June 1, 2018 with her family by her side. Mrs. Spruill was born in Leechville, NC, daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Davis and she was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Thomas F. Spruill, her son, Frank Spruill, and her brother, Winfred Davis.
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Kathleen Graham Wall
May 29, 2018
Virginia Beach – Kathleen Graham Wall, born and raised in Sanford, NC, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018, at age 96 surrounded by family. Kathleen was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband Ellis O. Wall, son Vergil O. Wall, a great grandson, and seven brothers.
Left to...
Dr. Winston Melville Browne, Jr.
May 28, 2018
Boykins - Dr. Winston Melville Browne, Jr's life of love and service ended when his Lord and Savior called him home on May 28, 2018. A true southern gentleman, Winston was born in Bloxom, VA on April 10, 1930 to Winston Melville Browne, Sr. (Coach) and Alma Watkinson Browne. As a young boy, his parents moved to Franklin, VA...
