Condolence: My sincere condolences to all of Lonnie's family for your loss.

I met Lonnie in 1978 when I was a newcomer to the copy desk here. Always a gentleman, Lonnie willingly shared his institutional memory, helping a number of us who had arrived from different states get to know the region we were helping cover.

Lonnie frequently spoke lovingly of his family, his church and Scouting. Quite a legacy for those who loved and knew him.

Condolence: I knew Lonnie at The Roanoke Times & World-News from 1978, when I started working there on the copy desk, till he retired. He worked dayside and I was mainly nightside, so our paths didn't cross often, but I remember him well. He was the epitome of a deskman from the glory days of newspapering, and a rock on the dayside desk that got the afternoon paper out. So sorry for your loss.

Condolence: Jane, Becky and Andrew – We are so sorry to hear of Lonnie’s passing. His commitment to his country and community were only surpassed by his devotion to his wife and family. We are sending our most heartfelt prayers and wishes for strength over the coming months.

- Chris, Emily, Spencer and Rebecca Mardis

Condolence: dear jane...so very sorry to hear of lonny passing. i always thought he was such a nice guy. remember him when i was a kid. god bless him and his family.

an old neighbor, phyllis and joe workman

Condolence: Jane:
So sorry to hear about Lonnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Hold memories tight. Love to all. Aunt Opal and Uncle James Family, Dreama, Darrell, Donna and Diane and their families.

Condolence: So sorry, Jane

Condolence: Aunt Jane, Becky, Andrew and family, I am so sorry. Uncle Lonnie was such a wonderful, Godly man who shared so much with us. He always encouraged me. There are so many precious memories. I will miss him so much. May you feel God's loving arms around you as He gives you peace, comfort and strength. Love, Nancy