Obituaries in Franklin, VA

Ms. Tamekia M. Greene 47 daughter of Mr. Emory and Lucinda Greene of Drewryville Virginia. Ms. Greene from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday October 30 2025. She leaves four children to cherish her memories. A viewing for Ms. Greene will be held on Tuesday November 4 2025 in Vaughan Temple...

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Chapman 73 affectionately known as Shakey transitioned on October 32025. She was born in Isle of Wight County Virginia and was a lifelong resident of Suffolk Virginia. Shakey was the daughter of the late Robert Ralph Kindred andPauline Carr Kindred. Phyllis leaves to cherish her mem...

Mr. Willie Raymond Howell Jr. 67 predeceased in death by his parents Willie Raymond Howell Sr. and Rosa Lee Brown Howell of Isle of Wight County Virginia transitioned on October 11 2025. Willie leaves to cherish his memories twin boys and host of family and friends.

Earl "Mike" Clinton Lowry born March 24 1937 in Colorado Springs CO passed away peacefully on January 13 2026. A longtime resident of Sedley Virginia Earl was a loving father a devoted educator and an avid songwriter and pianist whose favorite key Fnote often set the rhythm of his life. Earl dedicat...

Mr. John Richard Krumm was born April 18 1951 and raised in beautiful Hawaii. He is predeceased in death by his parents John Krumm and Lillian Hoffman Krumm. After graduating high school John enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served in the Vietnam War. He was very proud of his service to this co...

Mr. Jeffrey James Collins 60 born August 10 1965 resident of Suffolk Virginia passed October 15 2025.

Ms. Barbara Lynn Lawrence 67 born January 12 1958 in Franklin Virginia to Rudolph Sr. and Martha Lawrence. Barbara grew up in the Camptown community. She joined Piney Grove Baptist Church at a very early age. She later transferred her membership to Saint John Baptist Church in Arlington Virginia whe...

It s with heavy hearts we announce the earthly transition of Ms. Martha Lee Councill "Peaches" 97 of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband Deacon Waverly R. Councill Sr. sons Rudolph Kenneth Waverly Jr. and daughter Ms. Thelma Copper. She leaves to cherish her legacy her devoted daughte...

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...

Pattie Lou Williams of Garner North Carolina passed away on December 28 2025. A public viewing for the Southampton County native will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 300 to 700 PM. A celebration of life will be held at 230 PM on Saturday January 10 2026 East End Church of God 410 East Str...

Mrs. Etha M. Williams Fulton transitioned on December 15 2025. A celebration of her life will be held on December 30 2025 at 1100 a.m. Piney Grove Baptist Church 1071 Carrsville Highway Franklin Virginia with Dr. Delores A. Manley delivering the eulogy Reverend Alfred D. Brown Sr. is the pastor. The...

Mary P. Jones of Gatling Road Como North Carolina passed away December 28 2025. A public viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 300 to 700 p.m. The celebration of life will be Saturday January 3 2026 at 1100 a.m. Chapel Grove United Church of Christ 7366 West Blackwater Road Windsor...