Obituaries
Joseph Nicholas LaFiandra died recently in the loving embrace of his wife of 65 years, Johanna, and his children. He was 89. The family will see visitors at their home from 2 to 4 pm on Tuesday, November 3. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 4, at noon at St. Francis de…
Asbury Lloyd Jr. was born in Philomont, Virginia, on August 30, 1928, to Louvenia Moore Lloyd and Asbury Lloyd Sr. He was the second of ten children. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Lord called him home. He attended Banneker School in St. Louis, Virginia. On June 14, 1952, he married Sarah Jane Brooks. Shortly…
By Patrick Malone | Malone News Service Long before downtown Leesburg became the popular destination it is today, Payne’s Biker Bar was a fixture on North King Street. So was Wallace D. “Wally” Payne. Known to friends and customers as Wally, Payne was the longtime owner and namesake of one of the most memorable establishments…
William “Bill” Ridge of Philomont, VA and Essex, MA died peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2026. He is survived by his wife, three children, and two sisters. Bill will be loved and remembered by many, including former sailing crewmates and competitors, classmates, colleagues, friends, and anyone who was ever lucky enough to share…
By Patrick Malone | Malone News Service Long before downtown Leesburg became the popular destination it is today, Payne’s Biker Bar was a fixture on North King Street. So was Wallace D. “Wally” Payne. Known to friends and customers as Wally, Payne was the longtime owner and namesake of one of the most memorable establishments…
By Chip Beck, EdD Not every historian works in an ivory tower on an Ivy League campus. A rare one might work out of a cabin on the side of a wooded mountain. Not every biographer chronicles the lives of famous celebrities already known to many. Some focus on the stories of persons who were…
Kevin Joseph Keane passed away on April 13 after a long battle with cancer. Kevin died at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Micaela, their four children, Atticus, Marguerite, Benjamin, and Olivia. He is also survived by his siblings: Becky (Charlie); Kathy (Marty); Doc (Kathy); Karol/Noonie (Ron) and Marcie in…
Dr. Paul Adrian Tudder, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 at the age of 75. Known for his sharp wit, a sense of mischievous adventure, and an ability to make people laugh even in the delivery room, Paul’s impact on the Northern Virginia…
Janet Trout Broaddus of Leesburg, Virginia passed away in the comfort of her home with family on January 12, 2026. Janet (Jan) was born in Arlington, Virginia in 1937. The second youngest of ten children. She grew up helping on the family farm and honing her ice and roller skating skills. After high school, following…
Donna Truslow Rogers, 85, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Hillbrook Farm in Hamilton, Virginia, following a stroke. Donna was born in Charleston, West Virginia, graduated from the Blue Ridge School, became a psychiatric nurse after graduating from the Washington Hospital Center and worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. She went on…