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Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Benjamin “Ben” Carey Hutto
June 18, 1984 – December 31, 2024 Benjamin “Ben” Carey Hutto, 40, died unexpectedly December…
Violet Maxine Reynolds
April 11, 1936 – December 31, 2024 Violet M. Reynolds, age 88 of Rocky Mount,…
Guenter Schmidt
December 17, 1935 – December 21, 2024 Guenter Schmidt passed away peacefully on Saturday, December…
James Montgomery “Jamie” Williams III
February 4, 1986 – December 30, 2024 James M. “Jamie” Williams III, age 38 of…
Dennis James Guza
September 28, 1954 – December 30, 2024 Dennis James Guza of Moneta, Virginia was promoted…
Carolyn Sue Saferight
June 14, 1945 – December 30, 2024 Carolyn Sue Saferight, age 79 of Rocky Mount,…
Susan J. “Sue” Allison
January 21, 1942 – December 28, 2024 Susan J. “Sue” Allison, age 82 of Penhook…
Sharon Kay Starkey
March 6, 1958 – December 24, 2024 Sharon Kay Starkey, age 66 of Wirtz passed…
George Eldridge Blosser
April 30, 1942 – December 21, 2024 Captain George E. Blosser, pilot, devoted husband, father,…