Obituaries in Franklin, VA

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 Hig...

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 ...

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 ...

Franklin Betty Blythe Darden went home to be with her heavenly Father God on February 3 2026. She was born on July 141952 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 ...

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 everyones day when they walked into Radio Shack. When the neighborhood kids were in trouble she never hesitated to...

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 M...

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 sisterinl...

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...

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...

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 an...

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 Crocke...

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 ...