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Franklin, VA and surrounding areas
Ms. Phyllis Majette
Sep 25, 2022
Ms. Phyllis A. Majette, 74, born in Franklin, VA on August 18, 1948, preceded in death by her parents Brodie Artis and Katherine M. (Lewis) Smith, husband Thomas E. Majette, and son Oba Majette, passed away on September 25, 2022.
A viewing will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The service...
Ms. Diann Smith
Sep 15, 2022
Ms. Diann Smith, 66, was born on November 10, 1955, in Southampton County VA, proceeded in death by her mother Margaret Louis Smith and her father James T. Jones, departed this world and entered the gates of Heaven on September 15, 2022.
Diann graduated from Windsor High School in 1976. She was employed for several years at...
Mr. Cyrus Lawrence
Sep 2, 2022
Mr. Cyrus Christopher Lawrence, 61, passed away on Sept. 2, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. Fred Lawrence and Mrs. Mildred Langston (Porter) Lawrence.
Cyrus was a tailback for Southampton High School in Courtland and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. He holds the title of the all-time leading rusher in both schools. After his brief...
Mrs. Maryann R. Westhouse
Aug 25, 2022
Maryann Rose Westhouse, 85, predeceased by her husband of 49 years Mr. Vernon Westhouse, passed away on August 25, 2022. Maryann struggled with dementia in the final years but was able to live those days with her family by her side here in Courtland. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Dawn and son-in-law Jason Cowell; grandchildren Vanessa...
Mrs. Elaine Lankford
Aug 24, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn "Elaine" Lankford, of Courtland, Virginia, passed August 24, 2022. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Vaughan - Temple Funeral Home 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Ms. Lena Wyche Clark
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...
Mr. Andre O. Anderson
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.
Mrs. Ruth P. Holoman
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,...
Mr. Chester Staten, Jr.
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...
Mrs. Denise Mason
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....
Mr. Steven L. Butts
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.
Mrs. Patricia D. Smith
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.
Mr. Ralph White, Jr.
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.
Mrs. Mosie Lee Danner
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.
Mrs. Diane Wyche
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...
Mr. Reginald L. Wiggins
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...
Mrs. Calvetta L. Jones
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.
Mr. Frank Miller
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.
Mr. Junius L. Britt
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.
Rev. Virginia A. Cary
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....
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