Phoebe Needles Center for Lifelong Learning 
Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County is Celebrating 20 Years 
ROADWATCH: May 1-8, 2026 
Vernon Harvey Hinshaw
August 28, 1935 — April 18, 2026 Vernon Harvey Hinshaw, age 90 of Henry, VA…
Ernest Eugene Ferguson
December 9, 1946 — April 17, 2026 Ernest Eugene “Gene” Ferguson, age 79 of Glade…
Donna Robertson Jefferson
October 9, 1959 — April 15, 2026 In loving memory of Donna Robertson Jefferson. Donna…
Crystal Diana Wood
October 11, 1990 — April 12, 2026 Crystal Diana Wood, age 35 of Rocky Mount…
Donna Elizabeth Reuse Self
February 10, 1941 — December 21, 2025 Donna Reuse Self, age 84 of Hardy, VA…
George William Donaldson
November 21, 1935 — April 12, 2026 George William Donaldson, age 90 of Hardy passed…
Zebadiah Blaze Peery
June 12, 2007 — April 12, 2026 It is with heavy hearts, we announce the…
William Lee Robertson
January 3, 1999 — April 10, 2026 Rocky Mount William “Will” Lee Robertson, age 27…
Jeffrey Delaine Hollandsworth
March 15, 1962 — April 8, 2026 Jeffrey Delaine Hollandsworth, age 64 of Rocky Mount,…