All Obituaries

Emory Luther Ayers, age 74 of Petersburg, WV passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Emory was born on February 3, 1949 in Cumberland, MD and was a son of the late Glenn Emory Ayers and Hattie Frances (Borror) Ayers. In addition to his parents, Emory was preceded in death by four brothers, William Ayers,  James Ayers, Ray Borror and Ernest Kile. Emory is survived by his wife of 23 years, Vicki L. (Crites) Ayers; one daughter, Mindi Dawn...

  Luther Paul Alt, age 80 of Petersburg, WV passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, WV. Luther was born on January 22, 1943 on Middle Mountain, Landes, WV and was a son of the late Glenn Evers Alt and Dora Alice (Judy) Alt Moyers. In addition to his parents, Luther was preceded in death by an infant son, Lucas Alt, one daughter, Nora (Alt) Swick; one infant great granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Houser; two brothers, Glenn Alt, Jr.,...

Robert Eugene “Bob” Toothman, Jr. age 81 passed from this life on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia after a battle with cancer.  Bob was born on June 2, 1941 in Marion County, Fairmont, WV, son of the late Robert Eugene Toothman, Sr. and Carrie Elba (Harris) Toothman.  In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Toothman; two sisters, Connie Somers and infant Arlene Toothman; one son,...

Twila Mae Hesse, age 95 of Maysville, WV passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, WV. Twila was born on September 4, 1927 in Jordan Run, WV and was a daughter of the late Otto Hesse and Delia (Getz) Hesse.  In addition to her parents, Twila was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Jean Lough and Ruth Marie Hesse. Twila was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Twila attended Eureka School on Jordan Run, WV and graduated...

   Clarence Browning “Brownie” Sions, age 92, of Cabins, WV went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Brownie was born on September 9, 1930 in Bayard, WV the son of the late Cread Delton Sions and Vesta (Wolfe) Sions.  In addition to his parents, Brownie was preceded in death by his wife Jeannette (Weese) Sions, his infant brother Cread Ernest and Stepmother, Vanda Sions.  Brownie married Jeannette...

   Brittney Nicole Mongold, age 35 of Petersburg, WV passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA.  Brittney was born on January 19, 1988 in Butler, PA and was a daughter of Kevin Cobb of Buckhannon, WV and Maureen Kennedy of Portersville, PA.  Brittney is survived by her parents and her husband Cody Allen Mongold; one son, Liam Cooper; four daughters, Kaylin Cooper, Isabella Cooper, Arianna Cooper and Aya Mongold; one...

  Francis L. “Doc” Judy, age 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May17, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital- South in Riverview, FL. Born August 25, 1930, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Kathryn (Kromer) Judy. He was preceded in death by two sons, Steven C. Judy (Joyce-deceased) and P. Kevin Judy (Cindy). Doc is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 72 years, Joan Elizabeth (Caudle) Judy; three sons, Gregory A....

Neva Mae (Riggleman) Wagoner, age 85 of Petersburg, WV went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home after a brief illness.  Neva was born on September 24, 1937 in Moorefield, WV and was a daughter of the late Brown Gap Riggleman and Dale Leora (Barr) Riggleman.  In addition to her parents, Neva was preceded in death by five brothers, Olin Riggleman, Loring “Short” Riggleman, Freeman “Buck” Riggleman, Troy Riggleman and John Mark Riggleman;...

Wilson Gray Bogan, age 81, of Maysville, WV passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  He was born on August 24, 1941 in Warm Springs, Virginia and was a son of the late Charles Hendricks Bogan and Loma Mae (Vandevander) Bogan.  In addition to his parents, Wilson was preceded in death by five brothers, Edward Bogan, Charles William Bogan, Earl Bogan, Zola Bogan and infant Roy Bogan.  Wilson is survived by three daughters, Rachel Bogan...

   Harold Joseph “Pete” Hines, age 87 of Petersburg, WV passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home. Harold was born on August 7, 1935 in Dorcas, WV and was a son of the late Vance William Hines and Ethel Margaret (Vance) Hines.  In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his wife Nellie (Mitchell) Hines in 2021 and one sister, Diana “Ann” Hardy; two brothers, Leon Hines and Donald Hines.  Harold is survived by two brothers,...