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Obituaries

Celebrating lives in Lexington, VA and Rockbridge County

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JOHN THOMAS
JOHN THOMAS
The Rev. John William Thomas, 78, of Lexington peacefully departed this world Oct. 9 in the warm embrace of his beloved wife, Valerie, surrounded by his loving family. A longtime fundraising professional, he raised more than $1 billion for a wide variety of causes during his career. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
FRANK SPENCER JR.
FRANK SPENCER JR.
Frank E. Spencer Jr. was born in Lynchburg on Aug. 31, 1929, and lived his life fully until the morning of Oct. 10, 2023. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM
Faith Evans Haynes, 70, of Buena Vista died Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
Faith Evans Haynes, 70, of Buena Vista died Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
10/24/2023 10:43 AM
Richard Clay “Dick” Emrey Jr., 63, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023,
Richard Clay “Dick” Emrey Jr., 63, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023,
10/24/2023 10:37 AM    1
Rev. John Thomas, 78, of Lexington died Oct. 9
Rev. John Thomas, 78, of Lexington died Oct. 9
10/23/2023 03:32 PM
Clelon Roberta Berry, age 75, of Madison Heights died on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
Clelon Roberta Berry, age 75, of Madison Heights died on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
10/23/2023 11:19 AM
Lisa Nicole Chittum Dudley, 37, of Buena Vista died Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Lisa Nicole Chittum Dudley, 37, of Buena Vista died Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
10/23/2023 11:16 AM
Cora S. Parker Lewis, 99, died at the family farm in Natural Bridge on Oct. 8, 2023.
Cora S. Parker Lewis, 99, died at the family farm in Natural Bridge on Oct. 8, 2023.
10/23/2023 11:04 AM
Frank E. Spencer Jr. died Oct. 10
Frank E. Spencer Jr. died Oct. 10
10/18/2023 03:11 PM
Helen Simmons of Florida died Oct. 15
Helen Simmons of Florida died Oct. 15
10/18/2023 01:38 PM
Lt. Col. Robert J. "Bob" Driver Jr. died Oct. 28
Lt. Col. Robert J. "Bob" Driver Jr. died Oct. 28
10/18/2023 01:32 PM
LANNIE BALLARD
LANNIE BALLARD
Lannie Davis Ballard, 84, left this worldly earth for a happier place on Oct. 12, 2023. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM    1
ELIZABETH BAKER
ELIZABETH BAKER
Elizabeth Gordon McAllen Baker died from Alzheimer’s disease on Oct. 12, 2023, at Kendal at Lexington. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
W.B. “DOC” WILMORE JR.
W.B. “DOC” WILMORE JR.
Walter B. “Walt” Wilmore Jr. of Lexington passed away at his home on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, from Parkinson’s. He was born on June 9, 1942, in the Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
JAMES BAILEY
JAMES BAILEY
James Robert Bailey passed away on Sept. 8, 2023, with his wife and two daughters by his side. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
THERESA COX
THERESA COX
Theresa Helaine Cox, age 64, of Lexington passed away on Sept. 14, 2023, after a fouryear battle with cancer. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
ANN APPERSON
ANN APPERSON
Ann Anderson Apperson, 97, of Lexington died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Havenwood Manor. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
JUNE NEWBERY
JUNE NEWBERY
June Newbery, 90, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge after a long battle with dementia. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
NANCY FLINT
NANCY FLINT
Nancy Lee Flint, 79, of Glasgow died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Augusta Nursing & Rehab in Fishersville. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
MIKE BURCH
MIKE BURCH
Michael Lee Burch, 54, of Buena Vista passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with metastatic melanoma. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
LARRY GIBSON SR.
LARRY GIBSON SR.
Larry Wayne Gibson Sr., 62, of Natural Bridge Station died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at his home. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

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