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PALMETTO, Florida – Leslie Daniel “Danny” Morgan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Palmetto, Florida.

Danny was born in 1948 in Franklin, Virginia, where he was a lifelong native and proud member of the community. In 1971, he married the love of his life, Sharon Morgan and togethe...


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FRANKLIN – Betty Blythe Darden went home to be with her heavenly Father God on Feb. 3, 2026. She was born on July 14,1952, to Daniel C. Blythe and Mildred A. Blythe. She was predeceased by both of her parents noted above and her sister, Carolyn Willman.

She was well known for her beautiful smile and hard work ethic. She began working at the age of 12 years old and made...


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The Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce shared a news release Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, announcing Franklin-based James C. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. as the chamber’s 2025 Business of the Year.

“Wright Funeral Home has long been a pillar of our community, providing compassionate care, professionalism, and unwavering support to families during the...


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Ruth P. DeHaven

FRANKLIN – Ruth Porterfield DeHaven, 100, passed away Feb. 1, 2026. Born in Mullens, West Virginia, Ruth was one of 11 children born to the late Alva Frank and Mattie Pauline Porterfield. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech and worked for many years in the medical field as a bacteriologist. Ruth was a past Paul Harris Fellow of the Franklin Rotary Clu...


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The only thing that gives me confidence about a movie released in January is a movie released in January starring Rachel McAdams. McAdams is one of the most reliable actors in Hollywood. Looking at her filmography, it’s hard to find many stinkers; she is calculated with her choices, and it shows. So when I saw her name on the poster for SEND HELP, I knew we were in for a trea...


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