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MGCC Official Named Outstanding Administrator

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.

Esther Pennington, 291-2629

Roney Second In 1000, Ludtke Fifth In 3200

The Washington and Lee University men’s lacrosse team put on a clinic for the Lexington Lacrosse LexLax Lightning boys youth lacrosse teams on Feb. 20 at Wilson Field at W&L. ABOVE, The W&L players and coaches gather with the LexLax players on the field. AT LEFT, W&L sophomore Jack Elliott (left) works with Arthur Wills, the son of W&L women’s field hockey coach Gina Wills, while W&L freshman Colin Beatty (back left) and sophomore Jack Todd (right) watch. The LexLax Lighting has started practicing and offers lacrosse for boys and girls from age 6 to 14. For more information, visit. lexington-lacrosse. leaguemanagement.usalacrosse.com/. (Brian Laubscher photo)

PM Junior Garners State Crowns In 1600, 3200

Danielle Crawford, a 2019 Rockbridge County High School graduate who is a junior thrower for the Wingate University (North Carolina) women’s track and field team, defended her shot put title at the South Atlantic Conference indoor track and field championship meet on Feb. 26 in Winston-Salem, N.C.