Mr. John Smith, Sr.
Jul 4, 2023
On the night of July 4, 2023, God called Mr. John A. Smith Sr. home. Born May 13, 1934 to his late parents, Lloyd and Lucy Smith, he lived a long and fruitful life. He spent 40 years as a Greens Keeper for Cyprus Cove Country Club before retiring in 1999. Loved and relied on by many, John was...
Mr. Jesse Evans, Sr.
Jun 29, 2023
Jesse Thomas Evans, Sr. was born May 8, 1942, in Southampton County, VA, to the late William and Roxie Evans. He departed this earthly life in peace in his home on June 29, 2023, with his devoted son at his side. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, son Tyrone Lamont, wife Catherine and sisters Evelyn and Emma....
Ms. Sharon Parker
Jun 25, 2023
Ms. Sharon Artis-Parker, 64, predeceased by Marvin Artis, Sr. (Big T - Father), Ethel Mea Goodwyn Ferguson (Mother), Barbara Goodwyn Knockett (Sister), Laverne Artis (Brother), and Jacqueline Lewis (Sister), departed this life on June 25, 2023 in Autumn Care of Norfolk, Virginia.
She was born in Virginia Beach, VA, on January 25, 1959. She enjoyed family gatherings,...
Mr. Darnell Evans
Apr 28, 2023
Mr. Darnell Evans, 64, of Franklin, VA, passed on Friday, April 28, 2023, surrounded by family. He was the first triplet born to the late Mr. Archie Lee Evans and Ree Ethel Boone Evans. Darnell was also preceded in death by his triplet Carnell Evans, oldest brother Herman Boone and brother Leon Evans. Darnell was a passionate male chorus...
Ms. Fannie Jordan
Mar 15, 2023
Ms. Fannie Mae Jordan, 69, of Franklin, Virginia, passed on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Her viewing will be Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. A funeral service will be held in Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Southview Cemetery.
Mr. Leon Everett
Mar 11, 2023
Mr. Leon Everett, 67, of Franklin, Virginia passed on March 11, 2023. The viewing will be held Friday, March 17, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held in Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel on Saturday March 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home compassionate team has been entrusted for the care...
Mr. Ellis Cofield, Sr.
Feb 20, 2023
Mr. Ellis T. Cofield, Sr., 79, predeceased by his parents Mr. Joseph and Mattie Cofield, passed on Monday, February 20, 2023. The viewing will be held Friday, February 24, 2023 in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in the Elvin...
Mr. Marc Braswell
Feb 17, 2023
Marc O'Neil Braswell, 51, born May 29, 1971, departed this life Friday, February 17, 2023. He was predeceased in death by his grandparents, Mr. Shirley and Mrs. Louise Faltz -Turner of Sedley, Virginia; his biological father, Mr. Rainey Williams of Sedley, Virginia and stepfather Mr. Richard Braswell who officially adopted through marriage at a young age.
Marc...
Mr. Bennett Everett, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
Mr. Bennett E. Everett, Jr. , 37, son of Mr. Bennett Everett, Sr. and Ms. Audrey C. Mitchell passed on Thursday, February 16, 2023 in New York, NY. A viewing will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Elvin Vaughan Memorial Chapel. The service will be held 12 p.m. on March 4,...
Ms. Mary Gainey
Jan 30, 2023
Ms. Mary Gainey, 84, of Franklin, Virginia, predeceased by her father Mr. Henry Jones, Sr., mother Mrs. Ruth Jones, husband Robert Gainey, and brothers Jack Jones (Brenda Jones) and Wallace Jones, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Mary Gainey's beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: daughter Elaine Stokes...
Mr. Carlos Bland
Jan 13, 2023
Mr. Carlos C. Bland, son of Mr. Wayne M. Jones and Ms. Phyllis Graham, passed January 13, 2023. Visitation service is Friday, January 27, 2023 at Solid Rock COGIC, 2100 Vicker Ave. in Chesapeake, Virginia from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Solid Rock COGIC. Interment...
Mr. Charles Ricks
Dec 27, 2022
Mr. Charles A. Ricks, Sr., 89, of Courtland, Virginia, predeceased by his parents Mr. James Ricks, Sr. and Mrs. Mary T. Ricks, married to the belated Mrs. Ollie O. Ricks, passed away on December 27, 2022.
A viewing will be held in the chapel of Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home on Friday December 30, 2022 from 2:00...
Ms. Edna Scott-Holloway
Dec 25, 2022
Ms. Edna V. Scott Holloway, 83, entered eternal rest on December 25, 2022, while a patient at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Como, NC, on August 27, 1939 and predeceased by her parents Mr. William and Mrs. Percella Edna Scott and daughter Jada H. Nickels.
A viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. until...
Ms. Mary Banks
Dec 15, 2022
Ms. Mary V. Banks, 72, was born on March 4, 1950, to the late Virginia Banks Hawkins in Nansemond County. She departed this earthly life on December 15, 2022.
Mary graduated Hayden High School and moved to New York where she attended Mercy College to study business administration. She later served in the United States Army and...
Mr. Theodore King
Dec 13, 2022
Mr. Theodore King passed. Funeral service entrusted with Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home.
Mr. Raigyn "Ray Ray" Ruffin
Dec 4, 2022
Mr. Raigyn "Ray Ray" Ruffin, loving great grandson of Ms. Evelyn Goodman, son of Mr. Marcus Ruffin and Ms. Ashly Brown, passed Sunday, December 4, 2022. A viewing will be Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the chapel of Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home. A funeral will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022...
Mrs. Sherita Gray
Nov 19, 2022
Mrs. Sherita Murphy-Gray, 39, born on December 17,1982 in Franklin, VA to Mr. Shelton Devon Artis, Sr. and Ms. Leshia Ann Murphy, passed away on November 19, 2022.
Sherita attended Potomac Job Corp where she received her high school diploma. She attended Olive Branch Baptist Church at a young age and later rededicated her life to First...
Mr. Henry Gray
Nov 16, 2022
William Henry Gray, 97, of Capron, Virginia, predeceased by his parents Arthur and Lena Gray, survived by his niece Cheryl Cole, passed away on November 16, 2022.
A viewing will be held Friday November 25, 2022.  The funeral service is Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Vaughan – Temple Funeral Home. Interment...
Ms. Edith Mountcastle
Oct 17, 2022
Ms. Edith M. (Bowers) Mountcastle, 67, of Southampton County, VA was called home October 17, 2022. Edith was a pillar of the community. A mother or grandmother to all who knew her. She did a lot for many but would never ask anything in return.
A viewing will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 6...
Ms. Shirley Weathers
Oct 7, 2022
Ms. Shirley Weathers, 77, of Franklin, VA was called home October 7, 2022 to be with our heavenly father. She is preceded in death by her parents James Hicks and Janie Thrope.
A funeral service will be held in Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home chapel at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
