Obituaries

Blane Turner (Sonny) Woody passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born July 10, 1933, in Franklin County, VA, the son of the late Ferd Turner Woody and Elva Mae Hodges Woody. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 ½ yrs., Carol Angle Woody.

Mr. Woody retired from Radio after selling his business. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School class of 1951. He attended National Business College in Roanoke, VA. He was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Mary Blanche Horsley of Collinsville, VA and Peggy Ann Woody of Rocky Mount, VA. Two nephews, Alvin Swanson Horsley, Jr., (Alicia) Dwain Woody Horsley, (Jennifer). Also extended family members as well as special cousins.

Final arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Fieldale Collinsville Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 760, Collinsville, VA 24078 and s Mountain Valley, Attn: Finance, PO Box 325 Dobson, NC 27017.

Bassett Funeral Service is honored to serve the Woody family.