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Marie Garrett

Marie Garrett

Jan 23, 2026

Ethel Marie Garrett, 93, of Ripley passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mountain View Care Cetner in Ripley.

Marie was born June 29,1932 at Belgrove a daughter of the late Isaac Curtis and Elizabeth “Esta” (Casto) Skeen.

Marie enjoyed listening to music, reading and sewing. She will be fondly remembered by her family for her cooking and if you left her...

Eugene Boggess

Eugene Boggess

Jan 21, 2026

Eugene “Gene” Boggess of Ripley passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital to his heavenly home on January 21, 2026 at 92 years young!

Born December 15, 1933, Gene was predeceased by his parents Lovell Boggess, Pearl (Daniel “Web”) Walker, loving wife Theresia “Sissy” Boggess, daughter Renate Hutton, brothers Webster Walker, Jerry Walker, John (Ginger) Boggess, Blake Boggess, Bruce Boggess, and...

Orbie Casto

Orbie Casto

Jan 20, 2026

*Services to be announced at a later date- pending weather conditions

Orbie Mae Casto, age 88, of East Sparta, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday January 20, 2026. She was born in Harmony, WV to the late Alva and Mary (Westfall) Lupardus.

Orbie spent her career working in the grocery store and was a member of the local meat...

Dale Michael Fisher Sr.

Dale Michael Fisher Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

**SERVICES TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE - PENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS**

Dale Michael Fisher Sr., 77, of Kenna passed away surrounded by family on January 14, 2026 after a short, but courageous fight against lung cancer.

Dale was married to his wife, Linda, for 56 years. Together, they had 3 children, Joyce, Lisa, and Mike. They had a total of six...

Romie Lee Fields

Romie Lee Fields

Jan 12, 2026

Romie Lee Fields, 82, of Kenna, WV passed away January 12, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.

He was born April 19, 1943 in Statts Mills, WV a son of the late Ova and Elva (Fisher) Fields. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and then in the Army Reserves 812th Ordinance...

Deloris Jean Skeen

Deloris Jean Skeen

Jan 10, 2026

Deloris Jean Skeen, 72 of Ripley, passed away January 10, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following an extended illness.

Jean was born July 18, 1953 in Charleston, daughter of the late Lloyd and Sybil Dillard Smalley. She worked in the medical field most of her life in Medical billing and formerly worked at Jackson General Hospital.

She is survived by her...

Erin Nikole Barber

Erin Nikole Barber

Jan 7, 2026

On January 7, 2026, Erin Nikole Barber went home to be with the Lord. Erin was 36 years old and a resident of Parkersburg. She passed after a short illness at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Erins was the daughter of Myhaulina and Tommy Workman of Sandyville and Jay Barber of Evans.

Erin was a 2008 graduate of Heritage Christian Academy. She was also...

Jean Riley

Jean Riley

Jan 6, 2026

Delores Jean Riley, 94, of Ripley, W.V., went to be with her Lord and savior on January 6th, 2026, while surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 4, 1931, in Beards Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Edith M. Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Sharon Smith

Sharon Smith

Jan 5, 2026

Sharon Smith, of Kenna, passed away on January 5, 2026, after a sudden illness.

Sharon was born on January 12, 1952, in Charleston, where she was lovingly adopted by her parents, Charles and Francis Burdette, of Sissonville. From the very beginning, she was deeply cherished—and she carried that same devotion into every role she later held in life.

She graduated from Ripley...

Tonya Jo Criser

Tonya Jo Criser

Jan 5, 2026

Tonya Jo Criser, aged 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5th, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 27th, 1972, in Sistersville, WV, the daughter of Delmos Price and Joyce (Fields) Burchett.

Throughout her journey, Tonya displayed courage, hope, and unwavering strength. She served as an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Tonya was a devoted...

Shannon D. Adams

Shannon D. Adams

Jan 4, 2026

Shannon Dean Adams, 50 of Ripley, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 following an extended illness.

Shannon was born November 16, 1975 in Ripley, son of Hayward Carl Adams Jr. and Dottie Patterson Adams of Ripley. He graduated from Ripley High School with the Class of 1994. Shannon was a Christian and a member of the Grasslick Baptist Church. He enjoyed...

Dottie G. Landis

Dottie G. Landis

Jan 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, Darlena Gail Landis, better known as Dottie, went home to be with her Lord and savior. Dottie was 76 years old and a resident of Given, West Virginia. She past after short illness at the Hubbard House in Charleston, WV.

Dottie was born to Wallace and Loraine (Barnette) Stover, one of eight children. Dottie was a graduate...

Martin Allen Gerwig

Martin Allen Gerwig

Dec 31, 2025

Martin Allen Gerwig September 26, 1935 — December 31, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Allen Gerwig, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on December 31, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on September 26, 1935, to the late Charles and Ruby Gerwig, Martin was a proud...

Billy G. Raines

Billy G. Raines

Dec 29, 2025

Billy Gene Raines, 87 of Ripley, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2025 at his home.

Bill was born July 31, 1938 at Statts Mill, WV, son of the late Eldie and Bertha Williams Raines. He was a 1957 graduate of Ripley High School and served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a man of many talents and...

Lloyd Allen "Butch" Thompson

Lloyd Allen "Butch" Thompson

Dec 25, 2025

Lloyd Allen “Butch” Thompson, 76, of Kenna, W.V., went to be with Jesus for Christmas on December 25, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1949, a son to the late Ernie and Ruth Thompson.

Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Brenda Thompson; a son, David(Sarah) Thompson; daughter, Jo Anna(Ronnie) Poindexter; brothers, Michael(Vicki) Thompson and Timothy(Christina) Thompson;...

Michael McCoy

Michael McCoy

Dec 23, 2025

Michael Lawrence McCoy, born October 21, 1958, in Rapid City, South Dakota, passed peacefully at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Daly, and his father, John Henry McCoy. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sheilah F. McCoy, and his children: Justin McCoy, Chelsea McCoy (Jacob), Iain...

Lloyd Lupardus

Lloyd Lupardus

Dec 21, 2025

Lloyd Ernest Lupardus Sr., 66, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

Lloyd was born April 9, 1959 at Ripley a son of the late Thomas M. and Janet (Balis) Lupardus. In addition to his parents Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife Bertha May Lupardus and siblings David Lupardus, Joyce...

Joanna Lynn Phillips

Joanna Lynn Phillips

Dec 20, 2025

Joanna Lynn Phillips, 46 passed away December 20, 2025 at her home in Sissonville, WV. Joanna’s passing was a sudden and tragic loss that has deeply affected those close to her.

Joanna was born February 13, 1979 in Ripley. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Hamric and is survived by her mother Diane Lowther Hamric. In addition to...

Billy Cadle

Billy Cadle

Dec 17, 2025

Billy Ray Cadle, 90, of Ravenswood, W.Va., went to be with his Lord and savior on December 17, 2025. He was on born on December 30, 1934 in Ripley, W.Va.; a son to the late Benjamin and Edith Cadle.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Pitchford of Pittsburgh, P.A.

Left to cherish his memory...

David W. Beane

David W. Beane

Dec 12, 2025



David W Beane 70 years old born August 27, 1955, and left this world December 12, 2025, to go home to be with his Lord and Savior a proud and lifelong Sissonville West Virginia resident passed away surrounded by those he loved.

David was a 1973 graduate of Sissonville High School. David was a dedicated member of both the Operating Engineers...

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