Obituaries in Franklin, VA

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 familys pursuits. Over the years he raised dairy cattle hogs beef cattle a...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

Earl "Mike" Clinton Lowry born March 24 1937 in Lamar Colorado passed away peacefully on January 13 2026. A resident of Sedley Virginia Mike was a loving father a devoted educator and an avid Christian songwriter and pianist whose favorite key was F major. Ultimately however the rhythm of his life w...

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.

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...

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...

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...

William Herman Rose Sr. a devoted husband father and patriot peacefully transitioned from this life on January 5 2026 at the age of 85. A proud servant of his country he retired from the United States Air Force with the distinguished rank of Master Sergeant completing a career marked by honor discip...