All Obituaries

  Lysle Eugene Rohrbaugh, age 61, of 7747 Jordan Run Road, Maysville, WV passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his home. Lysle was born on April 29, 1959 in Petersburg, WV and was a son of the late Chester Lyle Rohrbaugh and Lola Belle (Combs) Rohrbaugh. Lysle is survived by his wife of 32 years, R. Helen (Whetzel) Rohrbaugh; two daughters, Jennifer (Rohrbaugh) Fletcher and Husband Eronn of Pittsburgh, PA; Johanna Dolly and husband Marcus of Lahmansville, WV; two sons, Daniel...

  Jerry Bruce Kitzmiller, age 83, of Smyrna, TN and formerly of Mt. Storm, WV passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home. Mr. Kitzmiller was born on December 12, 1937 in Westernport, Maryland and was a son of the late Jesse Oliver Kitzmiller and Leona Mildred (LaRue) Kitzmiller.  In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Kitzmiller and Kenneth Kitzmiller; one sister-in-law, Anna Mae Kitzmiller. Jerry is survived by his wife,...

Donnie Lee Keplinger, age 75 of Petersburg, WV passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home. Donnie was born November 22, 1945 in Fort Ashby, WV and was a son of the late Guy Ullysus Keplinger and Nellie May (Groves) Keplinger.  In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Paul Keplinger and two sisters, Annabelle Varner and Betty Jean Keplinger. Donnie is survived by his wife Adeline “Addy” (Mongold) Keplinger; one sister,...

  Bishop Raeford L. “Ray” Black, age 75, of 154 Woodlawn Drive, Petersburg, WV went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Bishop Black was born on December 12, 1945 in Winnsboro, S. C. and was a son of the late Franklin Douglas Black Sr. and Louise Annie (Hudson) Black.  Bishop Ray Black is survived by his wife, Yvonne Black, one son, Raeford Leonard “Lenny” Black II of Burien, WA; one daughter Dr. Michelle Sheri...

  Harold Delmar George, Sr., age 94 of  Maysville, passed away at his son’s residence in Petersburg on February 17, 2021, under the care of Hospice. Born November 5, 1926 in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Pearl Eston & Ella Kathryn (Kuykendall) George. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Cecil Lois “Cissy” George and two infant sons. He is survived by his second wife of nearly 30 years, Claudia...

  Pastor Steven Edward Zywicki, age 70, of Petersburg, WV passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV Steve was born October 19, 1950 in Ludington, Michigan and was a son of the late George Kelosky and Joan (Johnson) Kelosky.  In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by one sister, Susan Frances Voelkel.  Steve is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jackie (Harman) Zywicki; one son, Shaun Michael Zywicki and wife Pam of...

  On Monday, February 15, 2021, Richard Edward Dowdy Sr. of Petersburg, WV passed away peacefully at his home, with his longtime friend and caregiver Norma Jean Rader, and daughter Nancy by his side. Richard enjoyed life to the fullest and loved his family and friends deeply. He shared freely of his time and never hesitated to lend a helping hand to others. Richard was a spirited conversationalist, especially when it came to reflecting on his days in the military and...

Lloyd Melvin Barger, age 68, formerly of Maysville, WV passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, WV. Lloyd was born October 5, 1952 in Maysville, WV and was a son of the late Denver Barger and Mabel (Flanagan) Barger.  In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Denver Barger; two nieces, Denise Barger Lahman and Stephanie Hedrick Bible McCausley.  Lloyd is survived by three sisters, Barbara...

   Dannie Clyde Alt, age 68, of Maysville, WV passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home after an extended illness surrounded by his family.  Dannie was born on July 12, 1952 in Petersburg, WV and was a son of the late Shirley (Rohrbaugh) Alt Keplinger and Richard W. Keplinger.  Dannie is survived by his wife of 41 years, Connie F. (VanMeter) Alt; one son, Jared D. Alt and wife Robyn of Maysville, WV; one sister, Sharon Bobo and husband Roy of Maysville, WV;...

  Ret. DNR Sgt. Stephen Dale Rexrode, age 74, of Petersburg, WV passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg. Steve was born December 23, 1946 in Harrisonburg, VA and was the son of the late Virgil Henry Rexrode and Myrtle (Propst) Rexrode.  Steve is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rosanna “Jenny” (Leatherman) Rexrode; two daughters, Amy (Rexrode) Berg and husband Marty of Petersburg, WV and Cynthia (Meek) Hartman and husband...