Obituaries

Robert Luke Obradovic, of Vesuvius, our beloved patriarch, entered eternity Thursday, March 2, 2023. The long awaited heavenly reunion with his parents Mateo and Augusta gives us tremendous comfort as we grieve his passing.

Jeanette Ann (Waltman) Matchette, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in Raphine on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. She was surrounded by family in her final days and hours.

Joan Floyd Kershner, 71, of Raphine died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at her home.

Nelson Thurman Miller, 78, of Fairfield died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at UVA Transitional Care Hospital.

Linda Ayers Johnson, 67, of Lexington died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at her home.

Brenda Mazingo Huffman, 73, of Buena Vista passed away Monday, March 6, 2023.

Steve Wayne Knick, 74, of Rockbridge Baths died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at his home.

Patricia Anne Broderson, formerly Patricia Anne Fennell, of Buena Vista went to be with the Lord on Feb. 7, 2023, surrounded by priests and loved ones.

Alice Hickman Garrett, 83, of Lexington went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at her home.

John “Johnny” Douglas Wheeler, 58, of Buena Vista died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital.

On Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at 2:37 p.m. Randy Alan Southers Sr. of Buena Vista was called home to the Lord. Randy was surrounded by his wife and children.

Darlene Dudley Clark, 62, of Lexington died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital.

Edward “Paige” Knick, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at Havenwood Assisted Living.