TOMMY FLOYD Edmond Thomas “Tommy” Floyd, 83, of Buena Vista passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. He was born May 7, 1938, in Rockbridge County the son of the late Robert Hamilton and Julia Floyd. He ...

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Joyce Imogene Camden Vest, age 84, who left us peacefully on Monday, April 14h, 2025. Imogene was born on July 20, 1940, to the late ...

After several years of declining health, Johnny M. Crutchfield transitioned to his heavenly home on May 30, 2025, with his wife and family by his side. Born on October 30, 1945, to John and Edith ...

William Lee "Bill" Spence, born Nov. 8, 1944, in Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at his home in Buena Vista on Jan. 3, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Harry Elwood Spence and Ileta ...

Elizabeth Lovie Lindsay, 74, of Fairfield left this world for a better place on July 8, 2025. She was also known as Liz, Betty, Bet, Beany, Buggy, Sis and Sissy. Sis had been in declining health for ...

Donald L. “Poochie” Sorrels, of Buena Vista, formerly of Madison Heights, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was the son of the late Hunter W. and Lillie F. Sorrels. He was also preceded in death ...

Andrew Young Hellmuth, beloved son and brother, passed from this earthly life into him eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. He was 62 years old. Born on Jan. 19, 1963, Andrew was the ...

Penny Swisher Whiteside, 53, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Lexington, was given closure on June 12. After being missing for over two years, her family can begin to find peace. She was preceded in ...

Shirley Ann Johnson Knight, 84, of Buena Vista passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Born Sept. 2, 1940, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of Winfred Johnson and Cora Moore Johnson. In addition ...

John Houston Duncan, 85, of Lexington went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. He was the son of Sallie Martin McManus and Clarence Albert Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was ...

Mon was active in the community, including serving on the Rockbridge Area Republican Committee, serving as greeter for the Newcomers Club, and a member of the English-Speaking Union and Stonewall ...