The Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, had fallen into Union hands on April 2, 1865. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia were forced to flee, but soon found themselves cut off ...

Funeral services for Robert E. Trompeter, 88, of Ranier, who passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, with flag presentation. Officiating ...