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May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: “Lexington is a gift that keeps on giving.”

May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Hot off the presses! A new chapter has been added to the international best seller, “The Adventures of Neanderthanald Donald.” This chapter is titled “The Rake’s Progress” aka “The Rape’s Progress,” depending on your viewpoint.

May 15, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A local detractor recently attacked not only Martin Brown, the Youngkin administration’s chief diversity officer’s message but also his Virginia government salary ($160,000).

May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: During my Air Force career, I flew two missions in the venerable, old C-141 Starlifter that I always think about, with great reverence, on Memorial Day.

RC Snags 11th Straight Lacrosse Victory

Wilson’s Walk-Off Lifts Wildcats

Richard Allen “Dick” Barnes, age 82, passed away May 9, 2023, in Lexington.

There is a song that says, “The road goes on forever and the party never ends.” These words could easily describe the life of Randy Huffman. Unfortunately, his time at this amazing party that we call life came to an unexpected end after 73 years on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023.

Clyde Marshall Crissman, age 84, of Clifton Forge, passed Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones at his residence.

Carolyn McClung Bass Smoak of Raleigh, N.C., widow of James (Jim) Fletcher Smoak, passed away on May 11, 2023, after a brief illness.

Frederick King Carter of Buena Vista was born to the late Windle and Margaret Carter, a businessman and a teacher, in Rockbridge County on Sept. 3, 1928. He passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023.

Judith W. Hopkins died on May 17, 2023, in her own bed at Kendal in Lexington.

Flora Jane Sorrells, 93, of Lexington died Friday, May 19, 2023, at her home.

Diana Faye Clevenger, 78, of Buena Vista passed away Monday, May 22, 2023.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Frances Garrison Conner, 93, of Lexington went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Bobby Gene Cash, 88, of Stuarts Draft passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023.

A graveside service will be conducted for Steve Wayne Knick this Friday, May 26, at 3 p.m. at the Durham Cemetery at 39 Turnstone Lane in Rockbridge County.

Association Plans Walking Tour Of Village June 3