Obituaries

Sept. 23, 1934 – Jan. 23, 2023 Today, our momma went to see Jesus and hold my daddy’s hand! The sweetest love story I’ve ever been a part of is the one of our mom and dad.

JoAnn Joseph Yelverton, 81, of Buena Vista unexpectedly passed away on Jan. 22, 2023.

Robert Keith Hall, 65, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

Carl Preston Deacon Sr., 68, of Fairfield, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence.

Ruth Huffman Farris, 95, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in the Shenandoah Valley Health & Rehab Center.

Macon Miller Smith, 86, of Lexington passed away on Jan. 24, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Kent Smith, Lexington, for 64 years.

Carl Preston Deacon Sr., 68, of Fairfield went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence.

On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, Edward “Eddie” Hugh Stalnaker, 80, of Natural Bridge passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Philippi, West Virginia, son of the late Edward Elwood and Lula Belle Stalnaker.

Mom, its not the same without you here. God knew there was not a cure for you, so he took you home with him. We love and miss you everyday. Loved and missed by your daughter, Doris Ann & Joe, your Daughter-in-law Joyce, your sons Billy Wayne & Linda, Freddie & Dianne, Jimmy & Carmen, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

Patsy Camper Bryant got her call to heaven on Jan. 29, 2023.

On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, Edward “Eddie” Hugh Stalnaker, 80, of Natural Bridge passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Philippi, West Virginia, son of the late Edward Elwood and Lula Belle Stalnaker.

Edward Darrell Campbell, 88, of Lexington died Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at his home.