Ruth Ann Henthorn
Nov 1, 2026
Ruth Ann Henthorn, 85, of Ripley passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.
Ruth was born May 4, 1941 in Tyler County a daughter of the late Fenton and Opal (Rice) Myers.
Ruth was dedicated employee of Drs. Lane and Myers Dental in Ripley with over 20 plus years of service. She was also active with...
Eleanor Frances Hamon
Oct 29, 2026
Eleanor Frances Hamon, 83, of Ripley went to be with Jesus on October 29, 2026. She was born on July 21, 1943, in Charleston, WV; a daughter to the late Brady and Mary Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Hamon; her son, Scott Hamon; and her brother, Everett Johnson.
Left to cherish her...
Bernard Parsons
Oct 24, 2026
Bernard Parsons, 85, of Given, WV passed away on October 24, 2026.
Born to parents Mildred and Charles “Web” Parsons, he spent all of his life in Given choosing home even when he married and raised a family of his own. He was a gentle soul, the kind of man that animals gravitated to and brought joy and laughter to his...
Paul Gregory Jones
Oct 21, 2026
Paul Gregory "Greg" Jones, 72, of Letart passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston after a battle with cancer.
Greg was born on August 7, 1954 in Steubenville, OH to the late Charles E. and Thelma Belle (Owen) Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years: Cindy Jones; two biological children, Shawn Jones & Jaime...
Mackie Goodson
Oct 20, 2026
Velma Maxine “Mackie” Goodson, 79 of the Tug Fork Community, Ripley, passed away October 20, 2026 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston following an extended stay and a long bout with health problems.
She was born May 8, 1947 in Vicars, Roane County, WV, daughter of the late Wayne E. and Mabel M. Jones Hatcher. Mackie loved studying her Bible, reading, playing...
Gary Cline
Oct 19, 2026
Gary Cline, born September 20, 1955, passed away October 19, 2026. He was a 1973 Graduate of Ripley High School where he was Salutatorian of his Class.
We have had a lot of family and friends asking about how Dad, Gary Cline, is doing. With great sadness we have to report that he passed away at 7:30 am on October 19,...
Steve W. Ray
Oct 19, 2026
Steve W. Ray, 84 of Kenna, known to many as “Homer” was born August 16th 1942 to parents Peter and Della Ray of Romance WV, passed October 19, 2026 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda Dianne Siders Ray, father Peter Ray, mother, Della Shamblin Ray Siders, “Dad” Enose Franklin Siders, brothers...
Edith Barnett
Oct 15, 2026
Edith Irene Barnett, 79 of Washington, WV passed away at home on October 15th, 2026.
Born to parents Frank Harmon and Marie Stutler, she attended Ripley High School graduating in 1966, and later married Carl Barnett. She spent 20 years as a custodian for the Wood County Board of Education before retiring and enjoying her rest.
In addition to her parents, she...
David Rhodes
Oct 13, 2026
David Mathias Rhodes, 69, of Sandyville, WV passed away on October 13, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Renita Rhodes; son Nicolas Adam Rhodes, wife Brianna and their children McKenna, Colter, Kambri, and Miles; as well as his daughter Katelyn Nicole Rhodes-Wolfe, husband Aaron, and their children Walker and Lilah.
In keeping with David’s wishes he will be cremated with no...
Thomas Alvin Lawrence II
Oct 9, 2026
Thomas Alvin Lawrence II, 76, of Given passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born February 8, 1950, in Charleston, WV to the late Thomas A. Lawrence Sr. and Ernestine Haye Lawrence.
Tom was a 1967 graduate of Ripley High School. Tom enlisted in the United States Navy and served 20 years. He...
Karin Renate Lenegar
Oct 5, 2026
Karin Renate Sengstock Lenegar, 88 of Ravenswood, went to be with Jesus on October 5, 2026, while surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 19, 1938, in Danzig, Germany to the late Friedrich and Maria Sengstock. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her only son, Donald Lenegar; her brother, Jurgen Sengstock; and...
John Paul Boggess
Oct 5, 2026
John Paul Boggess, 96 of Kenna passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, following a short illness.
He was born July 15, 1930, at Charleston, son of the late Bradford and Ethel Boggess.
John was a graduate from a Sissonville high school in 1948 and went on to West Virginia State College and graduated with a degree in...
Mark Berry
Oct 4, 2026
Mark Berry, 62, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on October 4th, 2026.
Born to parents William and Maggie Berry he lived a quiet and simple life, choosing to spend his time doing the things he loved with the people he loved. An Army veteran he continued to serve his community as a member of the Ravenswood Fire department for 35 years....
Will Casto
Sep 30, 2026
Christopher William “Will” Michael Casto, 22, of Ripley passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Will was born March 25, 2004 at Charleston, WV, a son of Christopher Neil Smith and Monique Casto and Sandra and Michael William Casto.
Will will be remembered as always being happy and always the first person to try and make people laugh. He was currently...
Edwin Parsons
Sep 28, 2026
Edwin M. Parsons, 78 of Kenna, passed away September 28, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1947; a son of the late Zollie and Hattie Parsons.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Ina Parsons; his brothers, Eltina (Cathy) Parsons and Larry (Nellie) Parsons; his sister,...
Linda Casto
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Casto, 73, of LeRoy passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after an extended illness. She was born on February 24, 1953, to the late Willard and Iris Varney.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband Denny Casto; her children Patrick (Karen) Runion, Spring (Mark) Hinzman, Tabby (Luke) Rollyson, and Johnathan Casto; siblings, Ann (Roger)...
Diana Hughart
Sep 22, 2026
Diana Gail Hughart, 79, of Cottageville, passed away September 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on January 13, 1947; a daughter of the late Brooks and Odell Flannigan. She is survived by her son, Troy (Amber) Hughart; and good friends Tonya and Eddie Cranfield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neil...
Josie Kerns
Sep 22, 2026
Jo Ellen “Josie” Kerns, 64, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at her home.
Josie was born May 19, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a daughter of the late Charles and Rosalie (Taylor) Elliott. Josie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who were the apple of her eye. She also enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking side...
John Lawson Winters
Sep 20, 2026
John “Lawson” Winters (Smiley) was born on July 27, 1942, in Fairplain, WV. He went Home to be with the Lord on September 20,2026 at home with his family after a battle with cancer.
He leaves behind his wife Mae Fisher Winters; his daughter, Cindy Winters Williams; two grandsons, Steven “Seth” Williams and Joshua C. Williams; and Brooke Miller Williams whom...
Janet Jones
Sep 14, 2026
Janet G. Jones, 90, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on September 14, 2026, at WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital, surrounded by loving family and friends who faithfully supported her during her final days.
Janet was born June 26, 1936, in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Phoebe R. Good and Meredith N....
