Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Jennifer Lynn Brubaker
September 4, 1970 — April 26, 2026 Franklin County Jennifer Lynn Brubaker, age 55 of…
William “Bill” Grant
January 20, 1967 — April 25, 2026 Henry William ‘Bill” Grant, age 59 of Henry…
Daniel “Corey” Jefferson
December 14, 1982 — April 24, 2026 Roanoke Daniel “Corey” Jefferson, age 43 of Roanoke…
Brian Keith McDonaldson
June 30, 1969 — April 24, 2026 Brian Keith McDonaldson, age 56 of Waynesboro died…
Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off and Moonshine Heritage Car Show Return to Ferrum College April 25
FERRUM, VA, April 2, 2026 — The third annual Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off and the…
Franklin County Board of Supervisors Work Session Time Change
NOTICE OF MEETINGFRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORSAll County residents are hereby encouraged to attend public…
Alesia Pawluk Amos
January 23, 1953 — April 20, 2026 Alesia Pawluk Amos, age 73 of Moneta died…
The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble
February 6, 1941 — April 18, 2026 Smith Mountain Lake The Rev. Mitzi McAlexander Noble…