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If it’s possible for one person to be the embodiment of
her community, Rappahannock County’s Barbara C.
Wayland, who succumbed to cancer on April 16, was that person.
Looking back on her 24-year career at the Rappahannock News, one must believe that there was some master plan at work that brought Barbara to the News in the first place, and guided her throughout the years.
It has been said that she was employed by Times Community Newspapers, but that she worked for Rappahannock County.
Regardless of what position she held while she worked at the newspaper — from part-time receptionist, to general manager, to executive editor — her goals were always the same. She never failed to treat everyone she met with courtesy and respect; took every opportunity to promote Rappahannock County as a special place; and to deal with everyone fairly when controversy arose.
Typical of those with roots in Rappahannock, Barbara was an individualist, a straight-shooter, and in many ways, a very private person.
Her management style was marked by a trait that always impressed her bosses: she never told them about a problem she was having until she had solved it, or was at least getting it worked out.
But if Barbara had a fault, it was when the News was the object of criticism — constructive or otherwise — she really took it to heart. She would then assume responsibility for correcting the situation, even if it meant taking on more work for herself.
Rappahannock County has lost a treasured friend, neighbor and colleague. We will strive to continue to give our county a newspaper it can be proud of.
We know that’s what Barbara expects of us.
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