Emily Lou Roach Francis
, Virginia
October 10, 2026
Emily Lou Roach Francis, age 85, of Java, Virginia, was called home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and brother.Born on January 12, 1941, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude S. Roach and Missouri Elizabeth Davis Roach.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence N. Francis; six sisters, Cora Norcutt, Elvin Betterton, Sallie Pruitt, Garnett Hammock, Margaret Riddle, and Helen Marie Roach; five brothers, Percy Roach, Bobby Lee Roach, Marion “Shakey” Roach, Cecil Roach; and foster brother, David Hollingsworth. She is survived by her brother, Wayne Roach, and foster brother, Paul Hollingsworth, both of Chatham, Virginia.Emily Lou was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church. A hardworking and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, she began working alongside her husband on their family's tobacco farm. For decades, she dedicated herself to the farm, her…
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Elvin "Tom" Thomas Worley Jr.
, Virginia
October 8, 2026
Elvin “Tom” Thomas Worley Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Elvin was born in Danville, VA on February 15, 1947 to the late Alice Adelaide Adkins Worley and the late Elvin Thomas Worley Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Mrs. Gloria “Jean” Emerson Worley.Tom was of the Christian Faith and a past member of Westover Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He worked for many years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, previous to his retirement. He very much enjoyed woodworking, in his spare time.In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by a son; Phillip Worley (Amy) of Chatham, VA; two brothers; Larry Worley (Donna) and Mark Worley (Susan); a grandchild; Savannah Gammon; and three nephews; Scott Worley (Toni), Michael Worley, and Joseph…
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Carol Ann Polk Elliott
, Virginia
October 10, 2026
Carol Ann Polk Elliott 91 of Stuart Virginia passed away peacefully on Sunday October 11 2026. She was born in Fieldale Virginia on March 3 1935 to Lacy Carlton Polk and Juanita Beheler Polk. McKeeStone Funeral Home in Martinsville Virginia is serving the family. To express condolences online please visit
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