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Daniel “Devan” Malore, 70, of Lexington passed away suddenly in his residence in Lexington on Feb. 4, 2023. He was born July 23, 1952, in Hazleton, Pa.

Eugene Leonard Frey of Raphine was called home on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.

Peggy Jean Parris Mason, 82, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. She was the devoted wife of Larry Allen Mason for 58 years.

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Claude Lennull Garrett, 86, of Buena Vista, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and faithful Christian, was welcomed into heaven on Feb. 2, 2023.

“Webb” - my best friend and husband - has taken his journey through this life into the one God has planned for him in his heavenly life.

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Marie R. Vita of Lexington peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Shenandoah Valley Nursing Home at the age of 100, several months shy of her 101st birthday. She was born in Naples, Italy, on May 22, 1922, to the late Dominick DelPrete and Concetta Romito DelPrete. The family migrated to Brooklyn, N.Y.,

Among the concessions made by Rep. Kevin McCarthy to win over the Republican backbenchers who were holding up his election as House speaker was one that most members of Congress will probably oppose — but that their constituents overwhelmingly endorse. He agreed to schedule a vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to establish term limits for members of Congress.

Feral cats used to be a big problem at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista. In 2014, there were a couple of hundred such cats roaming the park’s grounds. Mary Huffman, long a local cat advocate, decided to do something about it. With assistance from Cats Unlimited, a local advocacy group, Huffman launched a concerted effort to trap, neuter/spay and return the feral felines.

Descendants Of Buffalo Forge Industrial Farm Slaves To Highlight History Program

Members of the United Women of Faith at Fairfield United Methodist Church make Valentine’s Day cards last week for veterans at the Salem veteran’s home. The effort is part of an annual project done in conjunction with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. (Mary Woodson photo)

Third Ukrainian Family Recounts Harrowing Journey

Buena Vista school leaders are beginning to brainstorm some advantageous changes for the district. With an influx of pre-kindergarten students, Kling Elementary School is running out of building space to provide adequate educational services. Teachers are getting creative to make things work – some teachers are even using their closets to provide separate remedial classes, Kling Principal Lisa Clark noted.

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Lexington Branch Work Almost Done

At their annual stated communication (meeting) on Dec. 8, 2022, the brethren of Glasgow Masonic Lodge No. 233 elected and installed the following officers for 2023: (front row, from left) Jim Glaspey, treasurer; Gary Butler, senior deacon; H. William Campbell, master; Jack McAteer, junior warden; (back row) Baldwin Gerard “Gerry” Locher Jr.; Baldwin Gerard “Winn” Locher III, senior warden; Jack Glisson, junior deacon; and Jimmy Flint, secretary. Not pictured were James L. Southers Jr., chaplain; and Brent W. Fellows, tiler. The Glasgow Masonic Lodge meets in its lodge hall at 1015 Blue Ridge Road and their membership supports charity in the community through community events, a toy drive, Christmas parade, and more. To learn more about the local Masons, contact Jesse S. Lyons, local district Masonic membership coordinator, or visit http://beafreemason.org.

On Sunday, Feb. 5, during the 11 a.m. worship service at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Malcolm Brownlee conducted a service of installation for Judy Goodbar as she assumed the office of elder. She joins elders Rosalea Potter and Richard Davis in the class of 2024. Rev. Brownlee also presided over the church’s annual congregational meeting at the close of the worship hour.

Thanks to Peter Lipsett for filling the pulpit at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church on Sunday while the Clarks were spending time with family. Thank you to Alex Slaydon for being the worship leader.

June Cash celebrated her 90th birthday at a luncheon in the fellowship hall of Glasgow Baptist Church, following morning worship services, this past Sunday, Feb. 5. Attending were members of her family, friends from church, friends from outside the community, and neighbors, like Kathy Burant, and husband Harper, who helped plan the event for her. Attendees enjoyed some delicious foods, as they wished June a happy birthday with gifts and cards.