Southampton High School Alumni Obituaries

Judith E. Locket Winner of SouthamptonLeisuretowne was a beloved mother grandmother wife sister aunt and friend who passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 3 2026 surrounded by her son and granddaughter. She was born on April 11 1940 and lived a life filled with deep love quiet ...

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 Coggsda...

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 s...

Franklin Carol Parham Simms 75 passed away December 25 2025 in Greenville NC holding her husbands hand as she stepped into the arms of Jesus. She was born in Franklin on October 17 1950 and grew up in Capron. She was the youngest child of the late Robert Lee and Catherine Paynter Parham. She was al...

Courtland Charles Donald CD Bane Jr. 43 passed away November 19 2025 in Sentara Obici Hospital. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Joseph Vaughan and Dorothy Vaughan and his maternal grandparents Robert and Mary Bane. CD was a graduate of Southampton High School and a lead mechanic for...

Sedley Ronald Edwards Ronnie Whitley Sr. 75 passed away December 16 2025 in Maryview Medical Center. Born in Franklin he was a son of the late Julian Linwood Whitley and Leatha Edwards Whitley. He was also predeceased by a sister Shirley Coggsdale. Ronnie attended Southampton High School and receiv...

Franklin Ruby Faye Story 77 of Franklin transitioned to eternal life surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter on December 17 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Faye was born October 26 1948. A lifelong resident of Franklin she was a graduate of Franklin High School and the Southampton Memor...

Franklin Moody Elton Munford 90 passed away December 16 2025 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Sedley he was a son of the late Moody Alfred Munford Jr. and Mary McClenny Munford. He was also predeceased by his first wife Margie Umphlett Munford and his second wif...

Branchville Charles David Chip Felts 68 was called home to be with the Lord on December 14 2025 in his home with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Joseph Wilson Felts and Daphyne Parker Felts and was also predeceased by an infant son David Lon Felts. Chip began farming after gradua...

Franklin Ann King Story 86 passed away December 25 2025 at East Pavilion with loved ones by her side. Ann was the daughter of the late James and Delphine Davis King. She was predeceased by her husband Jack T. Story Jr. daughter April Cutchins sisters Susan Davidson Robin Lawrence Helen Crowell Joyc...

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 Baptist Church. A determined man with a strong work ethic Earl founded Burges...

Franklin James Paul Councill IIIbetter known as Jimwas 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 f...

Zuni Ronald Boyce Forbes 66 passed away December 17 2025 in Chesapeake. Born in Franklin he was a son of the late Millard Evans Forbes Jr. and Barbara Fowler Forbes. Ronald was a graduate of Forest Glen High School and attended Atlantic Christian College. He was an ABC Manager for Hampton Yacht Clu...

Newsoms Natalie Worrell Cogsdale 93 peacefully departed this life December 19 2025 in her home with her loving family by her side. Born on November 25 1932 she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mildred Brett Worrell. She was also predeceased by her husband James E. Cogsdale her daughter Kimberl...

Franklin Chester Crawford Griffin Jr. 77 passed away December 9 2025 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Portsmouth and raised in Franklin he was a son of the late Chester Crawford Griffin Sr. and Venita Goodrich Griffin. Chester was a 1966 graduate of Franklin High School and attended...

Newport News Ronald Aubrey Whitenack 78 of Newport News VA died peacefully on November 22 2025. Born in Norfolk VA on February 27 1947 Ron was the son of the late Aubrey Herman Whitenack Jr. and Lucy Virginia Mills Whitenack. After graduating from Princess Anne High School he enlisted and served in...

Carrsville Philip Ray Rose 73 passed away December 18 2025 in Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Franklin and raised in Carrsville he was a son of the late William Henry Rose and Beunie Virginia Beunie V Carr. Philip was a graduate of Windsor High School and attended Elon College. He w...

Franklin Joseph Wesley Joe Russell 78 passed away December 6 2025 in McGuire VA Medical Center. Born in Suffolk he was a son of the late Stanley Horton Russell and Ophelia Belle Parker Hill. He was also predeceased by a daughter Tammy Jo Russell Steinert and two brothers Stanley Parker Russell and ...

Franklin Harry Clifton Buster Butler III 76 passed away December 10 2025 in VCU Medical Center. Born in Suffolk he was a son of the late Harry Clifton Butler Jr. and Kathleen Cobb Butler. He was also predeceased by his brother Charles A. Butler. Buster was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School an...

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 151933 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 for 68 years. He ...

birthday. Beloved husband of Margaret M. Bissett. Father of Sharon McElwee and Dr. Eugene T. Susan McElwee. Stepfather to Terri Patrick ONeill and Brian Marianne Bissett. Loving Pops to his grandchildren Shea Casey and Quinn ONeill Ian and Shannon McElwee. Bud was born in Philadelphia PA on February...

Bill Coyle was called home on Thursday morning to join his mother Anna father Bill and sister Connie. Bill is survived by his brother Frank and sister in law Kathy and his children Bill Lisa Ruthann Tara Pam Bryan Bernice John Denise Patrick and Brendan Brooke along with 27 grandchildren and 7 great...

Joan HaagBeiter 94 of Lansdale died Friday January 16 2026. She was the wife of John Jack Beiter and the late C. Webster Haag who died April 25 2001. Born May 24 1931 in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Kemp Jenkinson. Joan graduated from Lansdale High School Class of 19...

Michael F. Lando of Washington Twp NJ passed away suddenly on December 9 2025 at the age of 58. Born on March 6 1967 in Kearny NJ Mike was a man whose vibrant spirit and generous heart left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Mike was the beloved son of Ann Lando and the late Frank Lando. He grew...

Wilson MacKenzie Heath of Southampton passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 3 2026. He was 87 years old. He was the beloved husband of over 65 years to Jeannette nee Brown Heath and the son of the late Wilson L. and Florence Heath. Wilson was born on October 7th 1938 and ...

was born on July 5 1950 to James Tee Sr. and Victoria Rogers Gray in Southampton County Virginia. She was the fourth of eight children five sisters and two brothers. She attended schools in Southampton County where she played the clarinet in the marching band before graduating from Riverview High S...

On Thursday December 25th 2025 at Bon Secours Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia Virginia God gently called His beloved child Gloria Jean Carpenter Franklin from labor to reward ushering her peacefully into eternal rest. Gloria was born on Tuesday February 10th 1948 in Greensville ...

Franklin Virginia 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 BerthaHarcum Coggsdale. Jeanwas predeceased by her husband George Edward Vaughan Sr. three brothers Freddy Coggsdale SheltonC...

Jeffrey Scott Phillips age 55 of Rome PA passed away on August 5 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital Sayre PA. Jeffrey Phillips was born in Patchogue Long Island New York to Roger and Lynn Phillips on July 27 1970. He went to Southampton High School and graduated from Ross Corners Christian Academy June ...