Obits

Noah Junior Mallow, 83, of Franklin passed away Sept. 4, 2024, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia, after a brief illness. He was born on May 4, 1941, at Cabins, the son of the late Mason Wade and Dovie Alice (Watts) Mallow.  Mr. Mallow attended Petersburg High School. He had worked...

Margaret Rose Wimer, 71, of Franklin left her earthly home on Sept. 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1953, at Cherry Grove, the daughter of the late Berlin and Clara Mae (Arbogast) White.  Ms. Wimer attended Circleville High School and was a member of Big...

Steve Edward Leathers, 68, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2024, in Fairmont. Born on May 15, 1956, he was the son of the late Sarah Elizabeth Weakly and Jessie Leathers in the quaint town of Syria, Virginia. Mr. Leathers’ journey was...

Curtis Glenn Wimer, 78, of Parsons departed this life on Aug. 26, 2024, at his home.  He had been in declining health; however, death was unexpected. He was born Feb. 12, 1946, at Petersburg, a son of the late Willie Clinton “Clint” Wimer and Ethel Jane Wimer.  Mr. Wimer was...

Paul Warner, 88, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away Aug. 25, 2024. He was born Oct. 10, 1935, in Hunting Ground. Mr. Warner was the beloved husband of Pauline (nee Arbogast) for 67 years. He was the loving father of Paul M. Warner (deceased) and Paula Jean “P.J.” Warner; and dearest...

Aaron Matthew Judy, 28, of Moorefield passed away Aug. 31, 2024, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on Oct. 8, 1995, in Frederick, Maryland, a son of George Kessel Judy and Mary Catherine Smith Judy. Mr. Judy was a 2014 graduate of Moorefield High School,...

Aaron Matthew Judy, 28, of Moorefield passed away Aug. 31, 2024, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on Oct. 8, 1995, in Frederick, Maryland, a son of George Kessel Judy and Mary Catherine Smith Judy. Mr. Judy was a 2014 graduate of Moorefield High School,...

Johnny Osborne Propst, 82, of Brandywine passed away peacefully Aug. 26, 2024, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg surrounded by friends and family. He was born Oct. 18, 1941, in Brandywine and was the son of the late Rudolph Propst and Lucy Catherine (Bowers) Propst. Mr. Propst graduated in 1960...

James Riley Armstrong, Sr., 72, was a loving, humble, and hardworking father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend who left this world unexpectedly on Aug. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on May 31, 1952, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the late James Heltzel Armstrong and Georgie...

Ethel Lambert Brinkley, 85, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2024. She was born on Feb. 9, 1939, in Seneca Rocks to the late Otis and Gladys (Harper) Lambert. Mrs. Brinkley was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, and a beloved member of her community. She...