Judy Lieving
Mar 9, 2026
Judy Lieving 70, of Ripley, WV, departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Judy was born June 3, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond Lieving and Frances Coleman.
Judy was an amazing giver in her life. She taught Special Education for over 30 years. She hosted 4th of July picnics for...
Denzil R. Woodfell
Mar 6, 2026
Denzil Ray Woodfell, 93 of Statts Mill, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home following an extended illness.
Denzil was born August 13, 1932 in Jackson County, son of the late Mildred Woodfell. He retired from the City of Ripley and also helped with digging graves..
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma...
Earnest Lee Hartley
Mar 6, 2026
Earnest Lee Hartly, 73, of Sandyville, WV passed on March 6, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1952, a son to the late Orville and Ruth Hartley.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Melissa Walker, Jessica Casto, and Michelle Walker; sons, Justin Walker and Zachary Walker; grandchildren, Paul Tenney II, Dalton Young, Tyler Casto, Jasmine Casto, and Chase...
Barbara Phillips
Mar 5, 2026
Barbara Ellen Phillips, 65, of Charleston, WV passed on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 10, 1960; a daughter to the late Junior and Mamie Burdette.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Dillard Phillips; sons, Danny Phillips and Wayne Phillips; and grandchildren, Justin, Cody, Josie, Dalton, Brianna, Wyette, Courtney, Hunter, Ali, Remi,...
John D. Tolley
Mar 1, 2026
John D. Tolley, age 69, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away March 1, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1956 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late John Frederick and Betty Ann (Poling) Tolley. He graduated from Ripley High School in 1975 and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. In 2018 he retired from the Kubota Tractor Corporation after 35 and...
Lena Ann Reynolds
Mar 1, 2026
Lena Ann Reynolds (Casdorph), 88, of Ripley, West Virginia (formerly of Sissonville), passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.
Leana was born in Kanawha County, West Virgnia, the third child of Thomas Layne and Mary Layne (Blankenship). She was a proud graduate of Sissonville High School, completing her education at...
Marion McCoy
Feb 28, 2026
Marion Asby McCoy, 87, of Ripley, West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Marion was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Selley and Gay McCoy on June 15, 1938. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Hinzman.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Nancy Lou Marion
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Lou (Cavender) Marion, 94, passed peacefully into her Heavenly reunion on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown.
She was born on March 29, 1931 in Coopers Creek, WV, one of 14 children of Arthur and Lucy Mae Burdette Cavender. Nancy graduated from Elkview High School in 1950. She was employed by C&P Telephone in the early...
James Lee White
Feb 23, 2026
James Lee White, "Jim Bob", 60, of Ripley, passed away suddenly on February 23rd, 2026 at his home.
Jim Bob was born July 22nd, 1965, in the Kentuck area of Jackson County, WV. The son of the late Floyd Burns White and Dorothy Fay Harris White (Joseph Harmon).
He worked for Asplundh Tree Company for several years in West Virginia and Indiana....
David M. Hyre
Feb 23, 2026
David M. Hyre, 84, of Ripley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026. He was a son of the late Herb and Dolly Hyre.
Left to cherish David’s memory is his beloved wife of 37 years, Barbara Hyre; son, Michael Stipech the 3rd; daughter, Patricia Youngman; and his brother, Richard Hyre.
In addition to his parents, David...
Edward Lee Counts
Feb 13, 2026
Edward Counts, 74, of Ripley, WV passed away after spending his later years in Sissonville.
He was a strong, independent man who lived life his way. He didn’t complain, didn’t ask for much and believed problems were meant to be solved- not talked about.
He was preceded in death by his mother Macil Counts; brother Roger Counts and his daughter, Tracy Hall.
He...
Nova Wanda Casto
Feb 7, 2026
Nova Wanda (Clendenin) Casto, 96, of Kenna passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the home of her daughter.
Nova was born August 19, 1929, at Kenna, WV, a daughter of the late Sanford Lee and Ethel (Miller) Clendenin. She will be remembered by her family for being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family....
Rector Southall
Feb 7, 2026
Rector Charles Southall, 81, of Kenna, WV passed on February 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 29, 1944, to the late Ova and Dovena Southall.
In addition to his parents, Rector is preceded in death by brother, Larry; sister, Joyce; and nephew, James.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Sarah Southall; sons, Charlie (Cathy)...
Kerry Curry
Feb 7, 2026
Kerry Joe Curry, 71, of Sandyville, WV passed on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 20, 1954, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Joe and Ann Curry.
In addition to his parents, Kerry is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Sybil Sue Curry.
Left to cherish his memory is his son,...
Linda Kay Fisher
Feb 4, 2026
Linda Kay Fisher, 74, of Kenna passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness.
Linda was married to Dale Fisher for 56 years. Together they had three children; Joyce, Lisa, and Mike. They had a total of six grandkids and four great grand kids with one on the way, and three step grand kids.
Linda loved...
Jerry Cook
Feb 4, 2026
Jerry W. Cook of Ripley died February 4, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1941, in Hewett (Boone Co.), WV, a son to the late Roscoe and Dona Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Dean Cook; brothers, Don and Doug Cook. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33...
Arnold Cavender
Feb 1, 2026
Arnold Ray Cavender, 91, of Ravenswood, went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2026, in his home surrounded by family. Arnold was born September 8, 1934, to the late Oscar and Sadie Cavender
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years Wyvona “Onie” Phyllistene Cavender; a daughter, Sonja Kremer; son, Douglas Cavender; brothers, Earl...
Vicki Cox Thomas
Jan 30, 2026
Vicki Cox Thomas, 69, of Ripley, WV passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. The earthly world lost a beautiful soul and Heaven gained a huge one. She was a bright light in this world and will be cherished forever and always.
Vicki was born in Clarksburg, WV, on...
Jimmy Glenn Fisher
Jan 27, 2026
Jimmy Glenn Fisher, 77, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his home.
Jimmy was born October 25, 1948 in Ripley, WV a son of the late Hiram and Clara (Fields) Fisher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Ermalie Fields, Martha Fisher, Ross Fisher, Ira Fisher, Harvey Fisher, Eugene Fisher, John Henry Fisher,...
Bessie Smith
Jan 25, 2026
Bessie Mertle Smith, 85, of Advent passed away January 25, 2026 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Bessie was born February 12, 1940 at Advent, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Vernie Chapman Smith. In addition to her parents Bessie was preceded in death by siblings Carl and Dennis Smith and a sisters, Maldine, Dessie and Ella Smith.
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