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Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

Mr. Randolph Scott

Mr. Randolph Scott

May 4, 2025

Mr. Randolph E. Scott, 78, son of the late Clinton and Bernice Scott passed on May 4, 2025. Randolph played guitar for many years with a local group named The Gospel Harmoneers of Ivor, VA. In 1998, he joined his brothers and became their keyboard player in musical group, the Scotts. The brothers were blessed and honored to have...

Mr. Ralph White, Sr.

Mr. Ralph White, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Mr. Ralph White, Sr. 81, of Franklin, Virginia transition with his kids by his side. He was preceded by son Ralph White, Jr.

A viewing is scheduled Friday, April 25, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled at 4 p.m. Saturday April 26, 2025 in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel, 1717 South...

Mr. Nicolas Claude

Mr. Nicolas Claude

Apr 15, 2025

Mr. Nicolas L. Claude, 44, passed on April 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Renarda Wiggins Claude, his father Deacon James B. Claude, Sr., his brother James B. Claude, Jr., his sister Victoria Claude, and several extended family members.

A viewing is scheduled 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025....

Mr. Alonza Turner, Sr.

Mr. Alonza Turner, Sr.

Apr 13, 2025

Mr. Alonza Turner, 60, of Sedley, Virginia, passed on April 13, 2025 while working in Saudi, Riyadh. Although Alonza spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, he continued working as a naval employee.

A funeral service for Alonza will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11 a.m. in St. Luke United Church of Christ, 14166...

Mr. Rickey Wilson

Mr. Rickey Wilson

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Rickey Wilson of Franklin, VA passed in Greensboro, N.C. He leaves, the love of his life, wife Mrs. Delma Wilson, four children and one grandchild to cherish his memories.

The viewing and visitation is Friday, April 18, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for...

Miss Betty Wyche

Miss Betty Wyche

Mar 23, 2025

Miss Betty Gene Wyche, 64, of Capron, Virginia, passed on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The funeral service will be held in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1 p.m. at 1717 South Street in Franklin, Virginia 23851. The time will be posted soon.

Ms. Linda Conner

Ms. Linda Conner

Mar 20, 2025

Ms. Linda V. Conner, 76, of Spring Grove, Virginia passed on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Gordon E. and Mrs. Loraine Vaughan and her sister, Jacqueline V. Crewey.

She is survived by two sons, Daniel W. Pizzullo, Jr. and his partner Christina Cohen; Donald W. Pizzullo and his wife...

Mr. Woody Artis

Mr. Woody Artis

Mar 17, 2025

Mr. Woody Artis, 79, passed on Monday, March 17, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12 p.m. in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel located at 1717 South St. in Franklin, VA 23851.

Miss Betty Myrick

Miss Betty Myrick

Mar 13, 2025

Miss Betty R. Myrick, 78, transitioned surrounded by family on March 13, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel located at 1717 South St in Franklin, VA 23851.

Mr. Wallace Williams

Mr. Wallace Williams

Mar 5, 2025

Mr. Wallace Williams, 84, passed on March 5, 2025. He was a welder for many years and served in the U.S. Army. He leaves three children to cherish his memories.

Mr. Herman Higgins

Mr. Herman Higgins

Mar 5, 2025

Mr. Herman L. Higgins, 84, survived by his wife Mrs. Maudie Marie Higgins and kids, passed on March 5, 2025. A viewing will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel located at Vaughan -...

Mr. James Claude

Mr. James Claude

Feb 15, 2025

Mr. James Claude, 77, passed on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The viewing will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 2 - 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Scott's Revival Church, 1816 South Street in Franklin. The family has entrusted Vaughan-Temple Funeral Home to handle the service.

Ms. Sharon Hiner

Ms. Sharon Hiner

Jan 18, 2025

Ms. Sharon Vaughan Hiner, 72, daughter of Mr. Benjamin Morris Hiner, Sr. and Mrs. Ruth Ann Sue Hiner, transitioned in her home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She leaves  behind to cherish her memories Jamie V. Hiner, Melissa D. Crabtree, Jeremy M. Crabtree, Avonlea V. Hiner,  and William A. Luttrell, IV.

Mr. Timothy Banks, Jr.

Mr. Timothy Banks, Jr.

Jan 17, 2025

Mr. Timothy A. Banks, Jr., 74, passed on January 17, 2025. Timothy Anglin Banks. Jr., also known as "Lip". Born on October 26, 1950, to the Late Marjorie Deliah Banks and Timothy Anglin Banks. Sr. He was the second child born of this union. "Lip" was preceded in death by his parents as well as his son, Roderick Dexter...

Mr. Charles Blount-Truitt

Mr. Charles Blount-Truitt

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Charles J. Blount-Truitt, 43, native of New Bern, N.C., transitioned peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He is predeceased by his grandparents Zilphia Blount, Anniebell Bryant, Lee Bryant, Lawrence Jones and three uncles. Charles is survived by his loving husband Michael Truitt, his parents Charles and Verleria Bryant, four aunts, two great-aunts, five uncles, seven sisters of heart, and...

Mrs. Jacklyn Faulcon

Mrs. Jacklyn Faulcon

Jan 14, 2025

Mrs. Jacklyn H. Faulcon, 57, daughter of Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Thornton, passed on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Mrs. Faulcon leaves behind her loving son Shawn Haley, granddaughter Miracle Harden and a host of family and friends to carry on her memories. A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025 at First Baptist...

Mr. George Rich

Mr. George Rich

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. George Donnell - Larry Rich, 31, born in Greenville, N.C. to Mr. George and Joyce Rich, passed on Monday, January 13, 2025. He is predeceased by his mom, brother, and one sister. Mr. Rich leaves his father, sisters, loving aunts, and a host of family and friends to carry on his memory. A memorial service will be scheduled...

Mr. Timothy Tanner

Mr. Timothy Tanner

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Timothy L. Tanner, 32, son of Thane and Elizabeth Tanner, passed on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Mr. Tanner leaves behind three children, two brothers, Brandon and Steven Tanner, two special friends, and a host of family and friends to cherish his memories. A private viewing was held for him in Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home.

Miss Allyson Hilliard

Miss Allyson Hilliard

Dec 29, 2024

Miss Allyson Hilliard, 62, daughter of Mr. Purcell and Mrs. Nelda Hilliard, survived by her daughter NeKeisha Artis, passed on Sunday, December 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel located at 1717 South Street in Franklin, Virginia 23851.

Ms. Clarise Culbreath

Ms. Clarise Culbreath

Nov 11, 2024

Ms. Clarise Vernell Crutchfield-Culbreath, 63, was born on February 17, 1961, in Courtland, Virginia to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Corine Crutchfield, passed on November 11, 2024 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Proceeded in her death she meets parents and son, Anthony L. Boone, three sisters Jeannie Mae Crutchfield-Clark, Celestine Eaton, Berjine Crutchfield, four nephews Eugene Crutchfield, Michael Hale,...

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