Obituaries

Frances Lee Rolfe Howell

Frances Rolfe Howell, 93 of Baskerville, passed away June 15, 2026. Mrs. Howell was predeceased by her husband, James Edward “Ed” Howell; her parents, Lit and Myrtle Rolfe; a brother, Bill Rolfe; and a dear friend, William Moore. She is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Massey of Baskerville, Mary Toone (Otis) of South Hill and Linda Clark of South Hill; one brother, Walter Rolfe (Mattie) of Baskerville; sister-in-law, Virginia Rolfe; three step-children, Vicky Newcomb of Chase City, Brenda Howell of South Hill and Michael Howell of Washington, D.C.; 2 step-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; her beloved baby “Abby”; and her many cats. She was a long-time member of Ebeneezer Baptist Church and a previous healthcare sitter. The family will receive friends Friday, June 19, 2026 from 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00 Am in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Stephen DeOrnellas officiating. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Howell family.