All Obituaries

Joseph Daniel “Jo” Herron, age 38, of Inwood, West Virginia and formerly of Petersburg, WV crossed over on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia as a result of an automobile accident. “Jo” was born October 19, 1981 in Winchester, Virginia and was the son of Gary Steven Herron and Kathy Elaine (Simmons) Herron of Maysville, WV.  Surviving besides his parents, Gary and Kathy Herron, paternal grandmother, Opal Free of...

Harry Douglas Sexton, age 74 of Cabins, WV died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. He was born August 13, 1945 in Fayetteville, NC and was the son of the late Getties Lee Sexton and Lottie (Matthews) Sexton.                   In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Donna (Peck) Sexton in 2018.   Harry is survived by step- son, William “Joey” Oliver of...

  Elaine Elizabeth Vance, age 76 of Petersburg, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born November 22, 1943 in Petersburg, WV and was the daughter of Elizabeth (Parsons) Vance of Petersburg, WW and the late James Luther Vance. In addition to her father, Elaine was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert J. “Bobby” Vance and infant Darl Vance. Elaine is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Vance of...

Infant Nevaeh Mae Brown-Sites died on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  She was born on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Nevaeh is the daughter of Sean M. Brown and Shawna M. Sites of Ridgeley, WV.  Also surviving one sister, Adalyn Smith; maternal grandparents, Harvey and Phyllis Sites of Ridgeley, WV and Paternal grandparents, David and Clara Brown of Springfield, WV. Nevaeh was preceded in death by two brothers, Brayden...

                    Gregory Allen Masemer, age 69, of Lahmansville, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home. Greg had battled cancer for the past ten months. He was born in York Springs, Pa on October 26, 1950.  Greg was oldest of seven children born to Frank and Marian Masemer of York Springs, Pa. Greg was preceded in death by both of his parents.    He is survived by his partner of 30 years Mary...

  Dianna Mae (Stump) Ritchey, age 70, of High View, WV and formerly of Petersburg, WV passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.     Dianna was born on September 7, 1949 in Petersburg, WV and was a daughter of the late Clarence Junior Stump and Dorsaleen Annie (Auville) Stump. In addition to her parents, Dianna was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Joe Stump.  Dianna is survived by her husband Daniel D. Ritchey;...

Betty J. (VanMeter) Rexroad, age 84, of Petersburg, WV  went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in her home while under Hospice Care surrounded by her four daughters, Rosa, Carole, Gail and Linda. Petersburg, WV native, she was born on January 30, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles S and Rosa Ellen (Moyers) VanMeter.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Lyle C. Rexroad Sr. in 2002; three brothers, Freddie, Forrest and a twin,...

  Macie June (Mowery) Van Slyke, age 86 of Mozer, WV went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. She was born April 6, 1934 in Kline, WV and was a daughter of the late Chester Claude Mowery and Annie Viola (Lough) Mowery. In addition to her parents, Macie was preceded in death by five brothers, Warnie Lee Mowery, Virgil Walter Mowery, John Newton Mowery, Claude Mowery and Connie Edward Mowery and one granddaughter, Talia Kristen...

Curtis Lee Iman, Jr, known as “June”, age 79 of Petersburg, WV went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, WV. He was born March 10, 1941 in Winchester, VA and was a son of the late Curtis L. Iman, Sr. and Leona (Alexander) Iman.  In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Iman and Gerald Iman; brother-in-law, Tommy Strawderman. Curtis is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

                                                Helen M. Boor of Petersburg, W.V.  was lifted to her place of rest with Jesus on April 27, 2020 at age 95.  Helen was born on September 12, 1924 to Augusta and Austin Smith in Petersburg, W.V. and was one of eight children in the Smith family.  Upon graduating from high school in May 1942, Helen got married...