Obituaries

Aug 23, 2022

Ms. Lena Clark, 104, predeceased by her parents Jesse and Virginia Parham-Wyche, four children: Eva Delories (DeeDee), Fred Harris, Jr. (Peter Mickel), Russell Leroy, and Carolyn LaVerne Harris, passed away August 23, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Jean Gamble, devoted nephew, Moses Wyche, 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a...

Aug 12, 2022

Mr. Andre O. Anderson, 47, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 12, 2022. His interment is at Union Memorial Cemetery. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jul 30, 2022

Mrs. Ruth P. Holoman, 93, predeceased by her husband Mr. Webster M. Holoman and parents Mr. Robert Bynum and Mrs. Clara (Whitfield) Bynum, passed away on July 30, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memories her two daughters, one son, and a host of family and friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6,...

Jun 23, 2022

Chester Staten, Jr., preceded in death by his father Chester Staten, Sr., mother Emma (Staten) Person and son Chester Uzzle, passed away on June 23, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memories his children Tenisha Harrison, James Uzzle, Antonio Trotter, Lowell Staten; three sisters Aretha Staten, Cassandra Staten, Betsy Staten; four brothers McKinley Freeman, Lorenzo Staten, Larry Staten, Michael...

Jun 14, 2022

Mrs. Denise Mason, 68, of Franklin, Virginia, survived by her husband Mr. Rufus Mason, passed away on June 14, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, her son Anthony D. Robinson (Shavon) of Charlotte, N.C., stepsons Rufus and Patrick Jones and a host of family and friends.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m....

Jun 3, 2022

Mr. Steven L. Butts, 41, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on June 3, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 934 W Little Creek RD in Norfolk, VA.

May 30, 2022

Mrs. Patricia D. Smith, 43, survived by her husband Thaddeus Smith passed away on May 30, 2022. Funeral service is Saturday June 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home.

May 29, 2022

FRANKLIN – Ralph "Lilman" White, Jr., 53, of Hyattsville, Maryland, survived by his father Ralph White Sr., predeceased by his mother Connie E. (Banks) White, passed away on May 29, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vaughan – Temple Funeral Home.

May 24, 2022

FRANKLIN – Mrs. Mosie L. Danner, 97, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, survived by her husband, Mr. David Banner, and daughter, Jacqueline Danner, passed away on May 24, 2022.

May 11, 2022

Mrs. Diane Wyche,65, survived by her husband John Wyche, passed away on May 11, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memories eleven children, one stepson, one goddaughter, one sister, three brothers, one predeceased brother, thirty-three grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

The visitation is Friday, May 20, 2022 at Vaughan-Temple...

Apr 29, 2022

Mr. Reginald L. Wiggins passed on April 29, 2022. Reginald was born to the late Herbert L. Wiggins and Dorothy S. Wiggins. He is survived by his son Kamari L. Wiggins, his sister Shirl Boone of Franklin, VA; two nieces Brittany Williams (Adarius) and Courtney Boone-Hill (Marcus) and a host of family and friends. Memorial service is Wednesday, May...

Apr 21, 2022

Ms. Calvetta L. Jones passed on April 21, 2022. Funeral service is Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Vaughan-Temple Funeral Home. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Apr 4, 2022

Mr. Frank Miller passed on April 4, 2022. Memorial service is Thursday 11 a.m. at 1822 Portsmouth Blvd in Portsmouth, Virginia 23704. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Mar 21, 2022

Mr. Junius L. Britt, 70, passed on March 21, 2022.Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in the chapel of Vaughan - Temple funeral home. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

Mar 20, 2022

Rev. Virginia A. Cary, 70, passed on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The viewing is Friday, March 25, 2022 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Eternal Life Church, 102 Barrett St., in Franklin, Virginia 23851. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Apostolic Faith Church of God General Assembly, 608 Oak St. in Franklin, Virginia 23851....

Feb 28, 2022

Ms. Phyllis D. Smith, 83, passed on January 28, 2022. Phyllis was preceded in death by her mom Ms. Stelma R. Bryd. She leaves to cherish her memory her family and friends. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 2 p.m. in Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home chapel 1717 South St in Franklin, VA 23851.

Feb 18, 2022

Ms. Vernell Wilson, 85, passed on February 18, 2022. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home are in charge of the services.

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. Richard L. Harris, 81, passed on January 27, 2022. The viewing is Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home chapel; service is Thursday, February 10,2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Interment is at Southview Cemetery. Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements....

Jan 26, 2022

Ms. Essie M. (Kindred) Collins, 90, passed on January 26, 2022. She was a minister of music for more than 73 years. Essis was preceded in death by her parents Willie Kindred Sr. and Elsie Sharp Kindred. Essie leaves to cherish her memory her devoted nieces, who were like daughters to her, Ella Pope (Franklin, VA), Gloria Kindred (Franklin,...

Jan 18, 2022

Ms. Bertha M. Holland, 94, of Nansemond County Virginia, now Suffolk, VA born December 15, 1927 to the late Phillip Howell and Rebbie Wiggins Howell-Whitehead departed this life January 18, 2022. Bertha accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She was baptized and became a life-member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Bertha shared her life with...