BLUE RIDGE LAWNSCAPING - Free est. Mulch, lawn care, trimming, pruning, landscaping, mowing, tilling. Robert Rhodenizer, Lic. & Ins. 540-784-0694, 463-3117

COOPER'S STUMP GRINDING: Landscape friendly - hillsides, near structures, sidewalks, etc. No stump too tough! Locally owned. Free estimates. Reas. priced. Lic & ins. 540-291-1293 or 460-6794

LOCAL LAWNCARE SERVICE, Mowing & More is available to mow, trim shrubs, pruning or tree removal, pressure washing, painting, roofing, etc. All at reasonable and competitive rates - 540-261-4767

BLUE RIDGE MTN. Landscaping & Home Maintenance. Design & installation. Free est., lowest prices. 540-461-1810

SEAMLESS GUTTERING/ROOFING: Brett A. McDaniel. Free estimates, licensed. Call 540-464-1043 or (cell) 540-461-1253

JACK HOSTETTER EXCAVATING - Septics, Roads, Foundations, Building. 37 yrs. exp. 540-463-7600, 540-460-6724

SL PAINTING & RESTORATION - Interior/Ext. Painting, wood & concrete staining, ceiling & wall texturing, plaster repair, wall covering, ext. house washing. Va. Lic. & Insured. No job too big or small. 540-461-1391, lv. msg.

8.77 ACRE LOT on the Maury River w/ access road. Beautiful 180 degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located 1 mi. from the Va. Horse Center & 3 mi. from Lex., asking $149,000. 757-373-2468

NORTHERN BOTETOURT - Lg. Modular on 5.89 ac., sheetrock walls, 3BR, 3BA, den, FP, screened porch, pool, $180,000. 540-206-4935 after 4PM

3BR, 2 BA HOUSE on 3.8 acres, $163,900. 540-784-0328 or 540-460-0685

LOG HOME, 3BR Rancher, 2 bath, shed, 2 car gar., 9 acres. 10 mi. west of Lex., you will want to see this beautiful view. 540-464-1102

LOT ON HUNTER HILL - Calll 540-463-4772,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

THE PINNACLE - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse just north of Lexington. $1025/month. 540-294-2839, Valley Real Estate Brokers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 2144 Oak Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated May 31, 2006, and recorded at Instrument Number 060000495 in the Clerk 's Office for the Circuit Court for Buena Vista, VA, securing a loan which was originally $109,600.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at Main Entrance of the Circuit Court for Buena Vista, VA located at 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, VA on: June 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of Lot 5 and 10 feet of Lot 4, it being 10 feet of Lot 4, lying immediately adjacent to said Lot 5, all in Block 16, Section 4, fronting sixty (60) feet on Oak Avenue, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold AS IS,Ó WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $10,0, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in cash or cashier 's check payable to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee's fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the Seller's attorneys at settlement, a fee of $445.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for Commonwealth Trustees, LLC) 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 http://www.rosenberg-assoc.com

Public Notice City of Lexington Boards and Commissions The Lexington City Council invites citizen interest in serving on various Boards and Commissions that assist the City Council in governing the affairs of the City. The City 's Website, lexingtonva.gov has descriptions of these volunteer opportunities. Please click on Boards and CommissionsÓ for thumbnail sketches and then on the specific group for detailed information. The following vacancies are to be filled for the terms that begin on July 1st: Board of Zoning Appeals (5-yr term) Lexington School Board (3-yr term) (2 vacancies) Maury Service Authority (4-yr term) Rockbridge Area Recreation Authority (4-yr term) Threshold (3-yr term) Tree Board (3-yr term) Workforce Incentive Act Council (2-yr term) Applicants for the Lexington School Board positions are requested to complete the School Board ApplicationÓ available on the City Website lexingtonva.gov under Forms, GeneralÓ and return to the City Manager 's Office, 300 East Washington St, Lexington or by fax 463-5310. Please note that incumbents are not required to complete this form. Applicants for Lexington School Board positions are also asked to attend the June 6th Council meeting at 8:00 pm at the Rockbridge County Administration Building, 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, to discuss with City Council their interest in serving. Individuals can indicate their interest in serving on any of the other Boards and Commissions listed above by contacting the City Manager 's Office at 462-3700 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by the end of the day June 6, 2013. City Council anticipates filling all vacancies at the June 20, 2013 City Council Meeting.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 2314 OAK AVE., BUENA VISTA, VA 24416-2236 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $66,500.00 from Gary Coleman Ayers and Crystal Ayers dated June 16, 2007, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the City of Buena Vista as Deed Book/Instrument Number 070000636, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the City of Buena Vista, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the City of Buena Vista located at 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia on June 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM, the property with improvements to wit: Lot 2, Block 14, Section 4, fronting 50 feet on Oak Avenue, extending back this even width a distance of 125 feet to 2 public alley in the rear. AND further described in the above Deed of Trust. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $15,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional. Reference Number 13-234413. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO BROWN & ALT, LLP, 236 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 215, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 (757) 687-8777.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

NOTIFICATION OF INVITATION TO BID The Buena Vista School Board, 2329 Chestnut Avenue, Suite A, Buena Vista, VA 24416, will be accepting sealed bids beginning May 15, 2013 through May 29, 2013 for mowing and weed eating at four of our schools (PMHS, PMMS, Kling and Enderly Heights). All bids are to be given to Mary Buchanan, located at the School Board Office. No bids will be accepted after 1:00 p.m., May 29, 2013. Faxed or telephoned bids will not be accepted. For further information, please contact Jimmy Mason at 540-261-2129, M-F, 6-2 p.m. Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m. on June 3, 2013. Buena Vista City Schools reserves the right to cancel and/or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in bids received and accept the bids which are in the best interest of the schools. Showings of the property to be mowed will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Buena Vista City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

COUNTY OF ROCKBRIDGE INVITATION TO BID Petroleum Products including Vehicle Fuel, Lubricants, Heating Oil, and L.P. Gas for Fiscal Year 2013-14 (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014) The County of Rockbridge will receive sealed bids for Petroleum Products including Vehicle Fuel, Lubricants, Heating Oil, and L.P. Gas until 11:00 a.m. (per Rockbridge County NEC telephone system) on Friday, May 31, 2013. Interested bidders can contact the County Administration Office at 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450, telephone: 540-463-4361 and request a complete bid package with specifications (see also http://www.co.rockbridge.va.us/bids.htm). All bids should be sealed and marked clearly on the outside Bid on Petroleum Products for Rockbridge CountyÓ and submitted to the Rockbridge County Administrator, 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450 on or before 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2013.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 2356 Blacks Creek Road Lexington, VA 24450 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $40,724.90, dated September 3, 2002, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Rockbridge on September 17, 2002 as Instrument #020005069, at Page 0019, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County, 20 S. Randolph Street, Lexington, VA on June 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM, the property with the improvements thereon, if any, to wit: All that certain property situated in the City of Lexington, in the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia and being more particularly described in a Deed dated 03/14/1957 and recorded 03/14/1957 in Book 237 Page 553 among the Land Records of the County and State set forth above, And more fully described in the above Deed of Trust. Commonly known as 2356 Blacks Creek Road, Lexington, VA 24450. Tax ID: 070-00-00-A0-0000-340. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder 's deposit of $4,000.00 or 10% of the sale price will be required in cash, certified or cashier 's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustee may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conv/Conv (Trustee # 521966) Substitute Trustee: ALG Trustee, LLC, C/O Atlantic Law Group, LLC PO Box 2548, Leesburg, VA 20177, 703-777-7101, website: http://www.atlanticlawgrp.com (05-15-13, 05-22-13, 05-29-13, 06-05-13)(299205),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TRUSTEE 'S SALE OF 408 Carruthers Street, Lexington, VA 24450. In execution of a certain deed of trust dated January 18, 2011, in the original principal amount of $128,300.00 recorded in the Clerk 's Office, Circuit Court for Rockbridge County, Virginia, in Instrument No. 110000206, default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the Circuit Court building for Rockbridge County, 20 South Randolph Street, Lexington, Virginia, on May 31, 2013, at 12:00 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address, and more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL ESTATE, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND THE RIGHTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, BEING COMPOSED OF THAT CERTAIN LOT OF LAND, LYING IN THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, BEING DESIGNATED AS 408 CARRUTHERS STREET ON THE HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THAT PLAT PREPARED BY WOODROW W. PERKINS, C. L. S., PERKINS LAND SURVEYING, DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2001 AND FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 010005742. THE ABOVE REAL ESTATE IS THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GRANTOR BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 29, 2010 FROM SUNDER WELLS, ALSO KNOWN AS SUNDER WELLS-BURKE, RECORDED AS AFORESAID IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE RECORDATION OF THIS DEED OF TRUST..TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder 's deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject deed of trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of the sale. The balance of the purchase price will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Purchaser's deposit may be forfeited to Trustee. Time is of the essence. Sale is subject to post sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest . Additional terms to be announced at the sale. A form copy of the Trustee's memorandum of foreclosure sale and contract to purchase real property is available for viewing at http://www.bwwsales.com. This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The sale is subject to seller confirmation. Substitute Trustee: Equity Trustees, LLC, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 402, Arlington, VA 22201, (703)548-4600. For information contact: BWW Law Group, LLC, attorneys for Equity Trustees, LLC, 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 961-6555, website: http://www.bwwsales.com.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 1345 BUNKER MILL RD., LEXINGTON, VA 24450 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $175,010.00, with an annual interest rate of 5.2500% from Janice Marie Parker and Edward R. Parker dated October 22, 2009, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Rockbridge as Deed Book/Instrument Number 090003955, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the County of Rockbridge, at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Rockbridge located at 20 South Randolph Street, Lexington, VA on June 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM, the property with improvements to wit: That certain tract or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon and the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being situate on the east side of Secondary State Road Number 700 (Bunker Hill Mill Road) in the Buffalo Magisterial District, Rockbridge County, Virginia, approximately four and one-half miles southeast of the City of Lexington, Virginia, containing 7.15 acres, more or less, being more particularly shown and described upon that certain plat prepared by Woodrow W. Perkins, L.S., dated July 25, 2001. AND further described in the above Deed of Trust. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $15,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: FHA. Reference Number 13-234169. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO BROWN & ALT, LLP, 236 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 215, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 (757) 687-8777.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TRUSTEE 'S SALE OF 1927 BRATTONS RUN ROAD, GOSHEN, VIRGINIA 24439 COUNTY OF ROCKBRIDGE In execution of a certain deed of trust dated 12/12/08, in the original principal amount of 88,612.00 recorded in the County of Rockbridge, Virginia, as Instrument No. as Instrument No. 080004438, as amended by an instrument appointing the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the building housing the Circuit Court of the COUNTY OF ROCKBRIDGE, VA located at 20 South Randolph Street, Lexington, Virginia, 24450 on June 20, 2013, at 04:00 pm, the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address, with improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows: THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE IN WALKER'S CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, ON THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF STATE RT. #780 AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 6 ON A PLAT OF B. S. CLARK, JR., C.L.S., DATED MARCH 14, 1964, ATTACHED TO A DEED TO JOHN D. HOSTETTER AND BEATRICE H. HOSTETTER FROM AMOLD C. WILLIAMS AND EUNICE A. WILLIAMS, HIS WLFE, DATED APRIL 1, 1964, RECORDED IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, IN DEED BOOK 278, PAGE 289. THE ABOVE MENTIONED PLAT IS EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. TERMS OF SALE: Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will deliver possession of the property to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs. Real estate taxes, water/sewer fees and other public charges will be prorated as of the date of sale. The risk of loss or damage to the property passes to the purchaser immediately upon the conclusion of the Substitute Trustee 's sale. Terms: CASH or certified funds. A bidder's deposit of 8,695.47, will be required at the time of sale with the balance of the sale price to be paid within 15 days at the office of the Substitute Trustee. Time is of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of the sale date, the deposit will be forfeited. Seller shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the purchaser in connection with their purchase or settlement, including, without limitation, state and local recording fees, title insurance or research, or any other costs of purchaser 's acquisition. Trustee shall have no duty to obtain possession for purchaser. All risks of casualty pass to successful bidder at conclusion of bidding. The property and the improvements thereon will be sold AS IS and without representation or warranties of any kind. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower(s) entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser 's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the Purchaser 's deposit without interest. Additional terms to be announced at the sale. Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this firm is a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The Substitute Trustee is Surety Trustees, LLC, 4021 University Drive, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA 22030. For information contact: Abby Moynihan, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, attorney for Substitute Trustee at 301-490-3361,,

BRICKWOOD KENNELS has several nice dogs & cats avail. for adoption. Some have been spayed/neutered & all shots. 540-261-2445,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

STUD FOR SCHOODLE Litter: Needed in the next 3-6 weeks.150.00 stud fee. (Poodles & Schnauzers ONLY). All Colors Considered. Must be < 12lbs. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) w/photo(s) and details. 540-460-9383,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

JAKE ALEXANDER MOORE Jake Alexander Moore, 83, of Natural Bridge passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his wife of 61 years, his six children and loved ones. Born on Oct. 12, 1929, to Pearl Whiteside Moore and Raymond Alexander Moore, both deceased, Jake grew up on Plank Road in Rockbridge County. From an early age, Jake learned the value of hard work and dedication to family. In March of 1951 Jake was inducted into the United States Army active service. On July 13, 1951, Jake married his sweetheart, Catherine Critzer, in Lexington. Weeks later, Jake was deployed to Korea and served there as Sergeant of the Heavy Mortar Company 19th Infantry Regiment for 16 months. In 1952, Jake was honorably discharged receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal with Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Jake then started a family and went to work for James Lees and Sons Company, drove a coal truck between shifts, and eventually started his own construction business in excavating and grading. As his four sons became old enough they each worked in the family business known as Jake A. Moore & Sons Excavating which was in the family for over 40 years. In his retirement, Jake found enjoyment in family and friends; growing a large vegetable garden and apple trees; raising chickens, cows, and bobwhite quail; and sawing his own lumber on his saw mill, building houses and wood furniture. Jake is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine Moore; daughter and son-in-law Donna and David Brown of Carmel, Ind., son and daughter-in-law Carl and Angela Moore of Buckingham, son and daughter-in-law Dale and Deborah Moore of Natural Bridge, son and daughter-in-law James and Janice Moore of Natural Bridge, daughter Linette Dudley of Roanoke, and son and daughter-in-law Craig and Paula Moore of Christiansburg; grandchildren Lindsey and Kathryn Brown, Derek and Darnell Moore, Dustin, Brandon, Austin and Tyler Moore, Jessica, Kimberlie, Kristi and Nicole Moore, Chastity and Rebecca Dudley; four great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Elsie and Harry Fox of Stuarts Draft, sister Judy Woody of Roanoke, sister-in-law Judy Johnson of Buchanan and sister-in-law Gloria Boblett of Buchanan; and many nieces and nephews. Jake was preceded in death by his sisters, Josephine Powers and Katie Miley, and brothers Thomas and Robert Moore. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Harrison Funeral Home chapel by Pastor Nathan Phillips, the Rev. W. David Bain and the Pastor Tim Stalnaker. Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

ROGER THOMPSON Roger Lee Thompson, 68, of Natural Bridge Station, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Born on July 31, 1944, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Alpha Curtis Thompson and Helen Lambert. Surviving Mr. Thompson are his wife, Margaret Thompson; daughters Nancy Thompson and Vickie Quinones; sons Gary Bennett and Robert Thompson; a brother, Audrey Thompson; grandchildren, James Cantrell, Tawanna Cantrell, Dynastie Thompson, Phileshia Thompson, Hailey Cantrell and Hilary Cantrell; and great-grandchildren, Alzzey Cantrell, Matthew Lee Cantrell Marissa Blankenship, NauticaMcComas and Nathaniel Quinones. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Thompson home, 776 Petites Gap Road, Natural Bridge Station. Arrangements are by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

PEGGY WOODSON Peggy Shorter Woodson, 76, of Charlottesville, formerly of Natural Bridge, died Thursday, May 16, at her home. She was born in Botetourt County on Oct. 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Mary Shorter. Peggy was also preceded in death by her brothers William and John Shorter; sister Marian Shorter Goode; and beloved grandson Nathan Hartless. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Don Woodson; two children, Darryl Woodson and his wife Mary of Fairfield and Doanne Dodd and her husband Douglas of Charlottesville; grandsons Ben Hartless and his wife Nicole, and Dane Dodd; one great-grandchild, Landon Benton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Peggy began playing the piano for her church, Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church near Buchanan, at the age of 13. She graduated valedictorian from Buchanan High School and attended Madison College in Harrisonburg. After only one week in college, however, she fell ill to polio and was hospitalized before her 18th birthday. She survived eight long months in the hospital with her devoted boyfriend, Don Woodson, by her side. A few months after returning home, she would marry the love of her life on July 2, 1955. Peggy and Don raised two children, Darryl and Doanne, at their home on Sunnywood Farms in Natural Bridge. Peggy played the piano for her church for 58 years, as well as performing for special occasions such as weddings, funerals and reunions. She was very artistic and loved painting, baking birthday cakes and wedding cakes, and drawing her Christmas cards every year. In 1984, Peggy won the Mother of the Year Award for the state of Virginia and spoke at the national awards banquet in New Orleans. Later in life, Peggy filled her days with reading her favorite Amish fiction novels, eating out with Don, driving her power wheelchair on local walking trails, and cheering on her children 's favorite NFL team, the Minnesota Vikings. For the past two years, her greatest passion was attending every UVa home men 's basketball game. Peggy published a book, Broken Body, Unbroken Spirit: Polio, Faith and Love,Ó about her battle with polio last year and was interviewed about the book on NPR. Peggy dearly loved and adored her best friend, Don, and was happily married for 57 years. She will be warmly remembered for her kind and gentle spirit, her inspiring creativity, her beautiful piano playing, her independent will when facing the lifelong effects of polio, her contagious smile, and her enormous, loving heart. The family would like to express its gratitude for the wonderful care Peggy received from her in-home caregivers Chelsea and Erika. A special thank you goes to Candace Sledd, who not only provided loving nursing care, but also became like a granddaughter to Peggy and Don. The family would also like to extend sincere thanks to all the family and friends for their love, prayers, and support, especially during this past year. The Rev. Doris Hedrick conducted the funeral for Peggy on Sunday, May 19, at the Botetourt Funeral Home. A private burial was held Monday at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Buchanan, VA 24066.,,,

DR. GUSTAVE ZOECKLEIN Dr. Gustave Leo Zoecklein, 88, of Lexington died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born June 14, 1924, in Hawthorne, N.J., a son of the late Leo Zoecklein and Jennie Devries Zoecklein. Dr. Zoecklein received bachelor of arts in liberal arts from Muhlenberg College, a masters of business administration from Rutgers University and a Doctorate of Professional Studies in Management from Pace University. Dr. Zoecklein enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served on the PC 487, a ship made famous when it rammed a Japanese submarine, causing it to sink. Dr. Zoecklein was employed by the IBM Corporation and retired after many years of service, and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Mentzer Zoecklein, formally of Ephrata, Pa.; one son, Dean Zoecklein from North Fayston, Vt.; two daughters, Amy Bergamo of Stuart and Laurie Balgeman of Lyle, Minn.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted yesterday, Tuesday, May 21, at the Harrison Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Norman Tippens. Burial followed at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church or to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

HARRY EWALD William Harry Ewald Sr., 89, of Buena Vista, while surrounded by family, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was born on Dec. 1, 1923, and was the son of the late Robert Byrnes and Carolyn Lackey Ewald. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Garland Ewald; and his sister, Virginia Ewald Lemons. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Edna Richardson Ewald of Buena Vista; son William SkipÓ Harry Ewald Jr. and wife Sandra of Buena Vista; daughters Sue Ewald of Fishersville, Jane Ewald Anderson and husband Dan of McDonough, Ga., Ann Ewald Chisnell of Waynesboro, and Mary Lou Boo Taylor and husband Guy of Bartonville, Ill.; grandchildren Jackie Barnes Walter and her husband Matthew, Jessica Anderson and fiance Dale McCarthy, Melissa Bergman and husband Richard, Cutter Chisnell, Kristy Hartless, Dianna Taylor and Cyrus Taylor; a great grand-daughter, Hannah Hartless; and a number of special nieces and nephews. Harry was a faithful and active member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church. He was also active in many civic organizations and was a long-time member of the Buena Vista Fire Department. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 804 4th Destroyer Battalion, a unit of the 5th Army. His reconnaissance unit served in North Africa and Italy from May 1943 until November 1945. After serving his beloved country, Harry returned home to attend National Business College in Roanoke. While there, he met the love of his life and future bride, Edna Richardson. They were married in August 1947 and resided in Buena Vista, where he made a career in banking and serving the community. Harry had a great love for history, the outdoors, and meeting new people and seeing new places. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and friend. He was a stranger to no one. Harry was gracious and generous, and our home was open to all. Although he didn't have much to give, he was always happy to share. A memorial service will be held at the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 25, at 4 p.m. with family visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Area Hospice, or a charity of choice. Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.,,,

HENRY BRYANT Henry Lee Bryant, 84, of Natural Bridge and Baltimore died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 31, 1928, in Natural Bridge, he was a son of the late Harry Bryant and Beulah Nicely Bryant. Henry was a member of the Broad Creek A.R. Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bryant retired from Bethlehem Steel and served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Marshall Bryant; four daughters, Beverly Bryant Floyd and husband Bob of Goshen, Isabelle Huffman Hill and husband Donny of Natural Bridge Station, Theresa M. Cox of Natural Bridge. and Catherine A. Cox of Fishersville; four siblings, Coleman, James, Elizabeth and Ethel; three grandchildren, Hollie Nichole Floyd, Michael Landon Floyd and Bobby Floyd Jr.; four great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Broad Creek A.R. Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Roy Swisher officiating. Burial will follow at the Broad Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Broad Creek A.R.P. Church, c/o Robin M. Jenkins, 184 Tally Ho Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578. Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

IRMA BRUNS Irma Elizabeth (Morris) Bruns, 88, passed away on April 29, 2013, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Collierstown to David GilÓ Morris and Lela Ruth (Ayres) Morris. Irma attended Collierstown Grade School and graduated from Effinger High School, where she played basketball and was a member of the student council. After graduating from high school in 1942, she moved to Lexington to further her education while working at Roses ' on Main Street. In Lexington, Irma met Louis Edward Bruns, who was in the Army Air Corps and attending Washington and Lee University. They were married on Dec. 20,1943, at the home of her parents in Collierstown. After World War II, Irma and Louie moved to his home town of Kansas City, Kansas. Irma and Louie were blessed with three children. Their oldest child, June Elizabeth LibbyÓ Bruns, was born in Lexington in 1944. After a courageous struggle, Libby died of lupus in 1957 at the age of 12. Two sons, Louis Edward Bruns Jr. (Patsy), of Gardner, Kansas, and David Ellis Bruns (Shawn) of Topeka, Kansas, survive. Irma is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Louie passed away on April 1, 2006. Irma was also preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Laurene (Miller) Rice and Iona Potter. Her brother, Ellis Freeman Morris (Hilda) of Lexington and her sisters, Jessie Ocalee Clark and Shirley Grace Martin of Collierstown survive. Irma is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Irma was active in church and community activities in Kansas City, Kansas, for many years. She attended St. Luke 's Lutheran Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the church board, and an officer in the Lutheran Women 's Missionary League. Irma was one of the first women to join Optimist International and she served as the first woman President of the Kansas City, Kansas (Noon) Optimist Club. In addition to serving as an officer of several other nonprofit organizations, Irma also served as president of the Kansas City, Kansas Council of Clubs in 1974-75. A memorial service to celebrate Irma 's life and faith will be held at 11 a.m. on May 25, at Collierstown Presbyterian Church, with interment in the church cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Irma 's name to Collierstown Presbyterian Church.

JOHN McCOY John Walkup McCoy, 87, of Kernersville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Aug. 7, 1925, in Lexington to the late Kenton Harper and Ollie Marple McCoy. John was an active member of Fairlington United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men 's group in Alexandria, where he served on the board. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during World War II and graduated from Washington and Lee University. John retired as chief of computer operations with the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Stevens, and brother-in-law, Eugene Mercer Stevens. Surviving are his wife, Iris Tolley McCoy of the home; two daughters, Cheryl McCoy Greene and Barbara Lynne McCoy; two grandchildren, Bryan (Christa) Allen Greene, and Kathryn (John) Leigh Breeden; four great-grandchildren, Parker Greene, Emma Goodwin, Cooper Reid and Noah Greene; one nephew and two nieces. A memorial service was conducted Friday, May 10, at Arbor Ridge Kernersville with the Rev. Sarah Kalish officiating. Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the McCoy family. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 202 Centreport Drive, Suite 100, Greensboro, NC 27409. Online condolences may be made at http://www.hayworth-miller.com.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WILLIAM WHITLOW JR. William Millard Whitlow Jr., 74, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., and moved to Roanoke, graduating from Jefferson High School and Virginia Tech, where he was in the corps of cadets. He served in the Army for two years and then the National Guard. He worked at Daystom in South Boston for several years as a manufacturing engineer. He then moved to Buena Vista, where he worked at Modine Manufacturing for 30 years as manager of engineering. After retiring, he raised cattle for several years and then became an independent contractor. He drove a race car at Natural Bridge and held a pilot 's license. He loved to fish, play golf and play his upright bass at the Maury River Senior Center. He was a longtime member of St. John 's Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Louise and William M. Whitlow Sr.; one brother, Robert Whitlow; and an infant daughter, Julie Whitlow. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Whitlow; one son, Christopher Whitlow and wife Athena of California; one daughter, Melissa Smith and husband Chad of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Brittany Whitlow of Lexington and Jordan Wagemann of Roanoke; one great-grandson, Zachery William Bryant of Lexington; one brother, James B. Whitlow and wife Sandy, and a niece and nephew, all of Vinton; and one sister-in-law, Norma Whitlow of Vinton. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Methodist Church today, Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

WAYNE PONCHO ESTER BRADLEY Wayne PonchoÓ Ester Bradley,62, of Buena Vista, was lifted up by the angels to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 14,2013, after a long illness at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Lexington on Nov. 15,1950, he was the son of the late Charles Ester Bradley and Vivian Frances Staton Bradley. Poncho was employed by Washington and Lee University for 18 years. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing. He also attended softball games and all other sporting events. Poncho was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle to many and will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carolyn Reid Bradley; one son, Chason Wayne Bradley and fiance Alisha Kennedy; one grandson, Chason Maddox Bradley, all from Buena Vista; two sisters, Frances Wills and fiance Jesse Wood of Lexington and Charlene Bradley of Rockbridge Baths; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was conducted Friday, May 17, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral chapel by the Rev. Dean Staton. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.,,,,,,,,,,,,

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