Go to main contentsGo to main menu
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Articles

Reset
Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill Backed
Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill Backed
Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: When we lived in Northern Virginia, my wife and I joked that neighbors might call Child Protective Services on us for letting our girls play in the front yard without us. That’s a sad sort of gallows humor for simply fostering independence in our kids. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
‘Tails Wagging The Dog’ In D.C.
‘Tails Wagging The Dog’ In D.C.
Jan. 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: America is now a tale of tails wagging the dog. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Reader: Ben Cline, Did You Know?
Reader: Ben Cline, Did You Know?
Jan. 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Sing this to the tune, “Mary Did You Know …” Ben Cline: did you know $600 billion in taxes has gone uncollected? 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Lee-Jackson Day Coverage ‘Sad Statement’
Lee-Jackson Day Coverage ‘Sad Statement’
Jan. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: After enjoying the full coverage of the community’s Martin Luther King Parade in last week’s paper, it was surprising to turn the page and see a massive spread devoted to a step back in history. Apparently, The News-Gazette never received the news that our commonwealth abolished Lee-Jackson Day in 2020. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Coverage Of MLK Parade Appreciated
Coverage Of MLK Parade Appreciated
Jan. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Since I was not able to attend the MLK march on the 16th, I really enjoyed your photographic coverage of the event. The pictures really told the story: a huge turnout of local folks celebrating the progress toward justice we’ve made so far and committed to the ongoing work of righting age-old and persistent wrongs. It is great to see a full page of good news! Thanks to all those who organized these events. ANNE HANSEN Rockbridge Baths 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Cline Not Fighting For Free, Fair Elections
Cline Not Fighting For Free, Fair Elections
Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: When Ben Cline was our Virginia state delegate, I met with him several times requesting his support of antigerrymandering legislation in Richmond. Although he acknowledged the tacit unfairness of politicians selecting their own voters, and claimed he would work to find a compromise, he never followed through. Instead, he fell in line with his political party and opposed any efforts to establish fair redistricting rules. Despite their stonewalling, a groundbreaking anti-gerrymandering law was passed by our state legislature, which now serves as a template for other states. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Electoral Board Responds To Letter
Electoral Board Responds To Letter
Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News Gazette: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor in the Jan. 18 edition from Cynthia Atkins regarding a polling precinct being located in a religious facility. On behalf of the Rockbridge Electoral Board, I would like to address several concerns Ms. Atkins expressed in her letter. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
DORIS PORTERFIELD
DORIS PORTERFIELD
Doris Ruby Porterfield, 92, of Lexington was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Washington, D.C., to the late James and Bernice Jones. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
PHYLLIS FITZGERALD
PHYLLIS FITZGERALD
Phyllis Withrow Fitzgerald, 78, of Lexington was welcomed home Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
JOE THOMPSON
JOE THOMPSON
Joseph Boyd Thompson, age 85, passed away Jan. 20, 2023, in the Benjamin Borden Health Center at Kendal at Lexington. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
MARK BRAFORD
MARK BRAFORD
Mark Lee Braford, 63 of Natural Bridge Station died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
CARL DEACON SR.
CARL DEACON SR.
Carl Preston Deacon Sr., 68, of Fairfield went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
CLARENCE “CB” POTTER
CLARENCE “CB” POTTER
In the early morning hours of Jan. 20, 2023, Clarence Burton “CB” Potter passed away peacefully surrounded by family. CB was 66 years old. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
CALVIN FRIDLEY
CALVIN FRIDLEY
Richard “Calvin” Fridley Sr., age 77, of 2316 Kanawha Trail, Covington, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at 341 Grande Road in Covington. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
BONNIE CLEMENTS
BONNIE CLEMENTS
Bonnie Jane Painter Clements, 76, of Fairfield, gained her angel wings on Jan. 16, 2023. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
ROBBIE McBRIDE
ROBBIE McBRIDE
Robbie Lynn McBride, 65, of Vesuvius, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
MARY MASON
MARY MASON
With great sadness, the family of Mary Marlene Mason announce her passing on Jan. 11, 2023, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
In Memory Of Dot Moore Mother and Grandmother.
In Memory Of Dot Moore Mother and Grandmother.
In Memory Of 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
JAKE PIERSOL
JAKE PIERSOL
Jacob Wolfe “Jake” Piersol died suddenly at his home in Hacksneck on Jan. 15, 2023. He was 79. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
In Memory
In Memory
IN MEMORY OF RUSSELL H COFFEY who God called home January 23rd Though we have been apart for a while Memories of you still make us smile We recall things you would say or do and the values you taught us as we grew We remember family times we had Some funny sometimes sad So, daddy with these memories deep in our heart You are always here and we are never apart Love Mama & Family 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
BONNIE SLATER
BONNIE SLATER
Bonnie Jean Jackson Slater, 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 12, 2023. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM

Subscribe to the N-G Now Newsletter

* indicates required

Intuit Mailchimp

Lexington News Gazette
thenews-gazette.com