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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charley Smart
Dec 10, 2025
Charley Taylor Smart, Jr., 77, of Fairplain went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Charley was born October 2, 1948 in Charleston, WV a son of the late Velma and Charley Smart Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdad, Jim Miller.
He leaves behind...
Lora Waskey
Dec 9, 2025
Lora Ann (Kerns) Waskey, 97, of Sandyville passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Ravenswood Care Center.
She was born February 22, 1928 at Sandyville, WV a daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Josephine "Faust" (Casto) Kerns.
Lora is survived by her children Wendell Waskey (Joyce), Carolyn Cooper and Nancy Long; brothers Creel, Keith, Richard and Roy Kerns; 4 grandchildren,...
Richard Allen Bailey Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Richard Bailey Sr., 74, of Kenna, W.V., went to be with his Lord on December 8, 2025 following an accident. He was born on November 28, 1951; a son to the late Samuel and Florence Bailey.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert William Bailey and Arthur Samuel Bailey.
Richard is survived by his beloved...
Timmy Rhodes
Dec 7, 2025
Timmy Rhodes, 64, of Ripley went to be with the Lord after a short illness.
Timmy enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, Cameron and McKinze Casto and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jamie and Ravena Josephine (Anderson) Rhodes.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Patty (Ball) Rhodes; daughters Samantha Casto (Seth) of Evans and...
Billy Eugene Chancey
Nov 27, 2025
Billy Eugene Chancey, 87, of Ripley, WV went to be with his Lord and savior on November 27, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Fairplain, WV; a son to the late O’Dell and Gertha Chancey.
Family members left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lisa Pauley and her husband Steve; brother, Bobby Chancey and his wife Carolyn;...
Boyd Baisden Jr.
Nov 23, 2025
Boyd Baisden Jr., 91 of Sandyville, WV, passed away November 23, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.
He was born on February 15, 1934, in Dingess, WV, son of the late Boyd and Ethel Grubb Baisden. Boyd was one of 16 children in his family, and they were all very close and helped each other. He was a graduate...
