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Celebrating lives in Lexington, VA and Rockbridge County

Francis Stanley Burgess, 83, of Lexington died Dec. 25

Francis Stanley Burgess, 83, of Lexington died Dec. 25

12/28/2023 09:21 AM

Francis Stanley Burgess, 83 of Lexington died Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at his home.

Francis Stanley Burgess, 83 of Lexington died Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at his home.

12/27/2023 10:38 PM

Beverly Joan Proffitt died Dec. 24

Beverly Joan Proffitt died Dec. 24

12/27/2023 11:40 AM

Robert Jeffrey Breeden, 62, of Natural Bridge Station died Dec. 25

Robert Jeffrey Breeden, 62, of Natural Bridge Station died Dec. 25

12/27/2023 10:01 AM

JAMES GRAY

James Richard Gray, 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at his home. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

ROBERT EVERSMANN

ROBERT EVERSMANN

Robert Phillips Eversmann, most recently from WinstonSalem, N.C., entered eternal rest on Dec. 12, 2023, after a brief illness. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

NATHANIEL TIMMONS

NATHANIEL TIMMONS

Nathaniel Ellsworth Timmons, 94, formerly of Fredericksburg and more recently of Rockbridge Baths, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

ELLA BRANCHE

Ella Mae Richardson Branche, 69, peacefully passed away in Richmond on Dec. 18, 2023, surrounded by family. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

RUTH GARBER

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruth Wood Garber, moved on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home, with family members by her side. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Nathaniel Ellsworth Timmons, 94, of Rockbridge Baths died Dec. 23

Nathaniel Ellsworth Timmons, 94, of Rockbridge Baths died Dec. 23

12/26/2023 09:33 AM

Robert Phillips Eversmann, formerly of Natural Bridge, died Dec. 12

Robert Phillips Eversmann, formerly of Natural Bridge, died Dec. 12

12/26/2023 09:30 AM

James Richard Gray, 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at his home.

James Richard Gray, 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at his home.

12/22/2023 01:01 PM

Ruth Garber died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023

Ruth Garber died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023

12/22/2023 12:58 PM

In Memory

We miss you every minute of every day. We hear your laughter, see your smile and those beautiful eyes that speak to you without a word spoken. Memories you gave us are now treasures, The second Christmas without you will be tears from missing you and laughing remembering our family times together. We will forever love you to the Moon and Back, Love, Dad, Mom, Maggie and Marley. Please advocate for our younger generations to be included in our Medical Necessity Scope of Care for all Cancer screenings. Cancer is a frightening word. But just as frightening and infuriating are hearing the words our medical standards for cancer screenings at younger ages have failed your loved one. Do not let your younger loved ones be the next ones to hear the word Cancer. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

WILLIAM WRIGHT

William Howell Wright, 98, a resident of Kendal at Lexington, died Nov. 26, 2023. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

FREDDIE GOODBAR

FREDDIE GOODBAR

Frederick “Freddie” Allen Goodbar, 69, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

JANICE LAVENDER

JANICE LAVENDER

Janice Cleo Hudson Lavender, 82, of Buena Vista, went home on Dec. 17, 2023, after a long illness. Born Oct. 30, 1941, in Amherst, she was the daughter of the late Woodville and Gladys Hudson. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

EDIE HUMPHRIES

Edith “Edie” (Wagner) Humphries was born on June 4, 1956, to Frances and Robert “Bobby” Wagner in Buena Vista. She passed away on Dec. 17, 2023, after suffering a long illness. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

JOSE LOPEZ

Jose Luis Aguilar Lopez, 64, of Fairfield, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

RANDALL RULEY

Randall Lynn Ruley, 55, of Lexington died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Ella Mae Richardson Branche, 69, died Dec. 18

Ella Mae Richardson Branche, 69, died Dec. 18

12/19/2023 04:22 PM

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