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Oct 2, 2024 · Gerald “Jerry” Lightle Irvine, 73, of Lexington passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Charles Leo Bryant, 87, of Buena Vista went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at his home. Bobby Wayne Branham, 65, of Lexington, went home to Jesus on Feb. 16, 2024.
Obituary: PAT CLEAVELAND
PAT CLEAVELAND. Patricia Parcher Cleaveland passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2024, at the age of 92, surrounded by loved ones. She dedicated much of her life to serving others through various roles that reflected her deep compassion and commitment. As a children’s librarian at Palmer River Elementary School, she nurtured a love for reading.
Regional Fair Underway
Sep 13, 2024 · Friday - The Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo got underway at the Virginia Horse Center Thursday night. Besides farm-related festivities, free bounce houses, exhibits and food, local talent Will Reid took to the stage. The fair continues all day today and Saturday, with the Pickup Band performing tonight and SJ McDonald singing Saturday night.
SpaceX Over Buena Vista
Sep 10, 2024 · The Polaris Dawn mission, whose four-member crew will conduct the first-ever private spacewalk, lifted off atop a SpaceX rocket Tuesday at 5:23 a.m. from NASA’s Kennedy SpaceCenter in Florida. The mission is scheduled to last a little more than five days, with the crew splashing down off the coast of Florida. Upload date: 09/10/2024 11:26 AM.
Obituary: DONNY KYGER
Oct 4, 2024 · DONNY KYGER. Donald Keith “Donny” Kyger, 76, husband of Claudie Jane (Mynes) Kyger, of 124 Stoner’s Hill Road, Raphine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family. Mr. Kyger was born in Lexington on Nov. 9, 1947, a son of Lyle Harding Kyger and Audrey Ann (Davis) Kyger. Donny retired from McKee ...
Obituary: KENNETH “BUTCH” HALL JR. - thenews-gazette.com
Kenneth “Butch” Lee Hall Jr., 70, of Millboro died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at his home. Born on Dec. 23, 1953, he was a son of Mary Ellen Underwood Hall and Kenneth Lee Hall Sr. He was a past member of the Lexington Fire Department where he served as fire chief for nine years. Kenneth loved the outdoors and he enjoyed hunting and fishing ...
Obituary: PEGGY MAURER
She spent her final two decades in restful Lexington, a home she deemed “wonderful.”. Finally at peace, Peggy passed away on Sept. 10, 2024. She smoked for 73 years, and suffered from severe and worsening COPD for the past 10 years or so, regretting every cigarette. Her three sons and their families survive her.
SpaceX Rocket Over Buena Vista - thenews-gazette.com
Sep 11, 2024 · The Polaris Dawn mission, whose four-member crew will conduct the first-ever private spacewalk, lifted off atop a SpaceX rocket Tuesday at 5:23 a.m. from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission is scheduled to last a little more than five days, with the crew splashing down off the coast of Florida. Upload date:09/11/2024 08:00 AM.