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.
Funeral...
Rose Kelley
Jan 25, 2026
Rose M. Kelley, 88, of Le Roy passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
Rose was born December 23, 1937 at Fenwick, WV a daughter of the late Harley Dayton and Gladys Mural (O’Dell) McClung. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by a siblings Elaine Hickman, Phyllis Kelley, Belisia King, Norma McClung, Jenny...
Lucille Moore
Jan 25, 2026
Kathryn Lucille Moore, 89, of Evans, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a short illness.She was born on April 15, 1936, to the late Clarence E. Moore and Georgia Bonnett Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carol Moore, and her son, James William Bert...
Leonard Floyd Kessell
Jan 24, 2026
Leonard Floyd Kessell, 79, won his battle on January 24, 2026, and received his place beside his Heavenly Father. He was born on August 30, 1946, in Given, a son of the late Dallas and Euneva Kessell.
He is survived by his sons Larry (Melissa) Kessell of Ripley and John Kessell of Ripley; amazing grandsons Trevor Jacob Kessell and Noah Robert...
Monna Griest
Jan 23, 2026
Monna J. Griest, 93, of Ripley passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 23, 2026
Monna was born October 15, 1932 at Alum Creek, WV a daughter of the late Dennis and Caroline (Blake) Pauley.
Monna was a woman of many talents; she enjoyed gardening and canning as well as reading. She also made many...
Marie Garrett
Jan 23, 2026
Ethel Marie Garrett, 93, of Ripley passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mountain View Care Center 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...
