Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Bobby Allen Weaver
September 1, 1947 – January 2, 2025 Bobby Allen Weaver, age 77 of Penhook passed…
James Dale Tompkins
April 28, 1940 – January 1, 2025 James Dale Tompkins, Wirtz, VA, was called home…
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…