Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Buford Melvin “Hoot” James
November 20, 1947 – September 7, 2025 Buford Melvin “Hoot” James, age 77 of Rocky…
Bernice Elaine Brown
March 16, 1942 – September 6, 2025 Bernice Elaine Brown, age 83 of Penhook passed…
Billy Taylor Lynch
August 19, 1946 – September 4, 2025 Billy Taylor Lynch, 79 of Glade Hill, passed…
Christopher Eugene Townes
December 6, 1963 – September 4, 2025 On Thursday, September 4, 2025 Christopher (Eugene) Townes…
Michael David Goad
February 27, 1953 – September 3, 2025 Michael David Goad, age 72 of Rocky Mount…
Twyla Jo Hunt Ferguson
June 5, 1940 – September 2, 2025 Twyla Jo Hunt Ferguson, age 85 of Snow…
Roy Raven Lynch
December 12, 1941 – September 2, 2025 Roy Raven Lynch, age 83 of Rocky Mount…
Robert “Bob” Henry Steinle
October 10, 1936 – September 2, 2025 Robert “Bob” Henry Steinle, age 88 of Moneta…
Edith I. Pallien
October 7, 1922 – August 31, 2025 Edith I. Pallien, age 102 of Hardy died…