Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2025

Billie I. Adams, 89, of Ripley passed away January 15, 2025 at her home with her loved ones by her side.

She was born January 2, 1936 in Boone County, a daughter of the late Frank Queen and Minnie Bell. Billie operated Adams Accounting for 50 years and was also a member of the VFW and Moose....

Jan 14, 2025

Eva Virginia “Ginger” Collins, 85, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born January 27, 1939 at Backus Mountain in Fayette County, a daughter of the late Okey and Cora (Goins) McClanahan. Virginia lived for her children and grandchildren and loved attending all the events...

Jan 12, 2025

Jerry D. Copley, 80, of Leroy, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025 after battling a long illness. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 19, 1944 to the late Emmit Copley and Edith LeMaster.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son...

Jan 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Bostic, 85, of Kenna passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.

Bob was born October 23, 1939 in Kanawha County, a son of the late George and Teny (Shively) Bostic. Bob was a hard worker who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He began work...

Jan 10, 2025

Patrick Zachariah Lewis, 49, of Ripley passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born June 11, 1975 at Parkersburg, WV a son of Jeffrey Lewis (Alena) and the late Mary Southerly Lewis. Growing up Patrick was fearless, loved to break dance, race motocross and was a momma’s boy. He got...

Jan 5, 2025

On Sunday, January 5, 2025 another sweet soul entered the gates of Heaven. Jean Audrey Tygrett, 96, of Ripley, finished her course here on earth, and joined her loved ones who have gone on before her. Born on December 6, 1928, on Beauty Mountain in Fayette County, West Virginia, Jean was the daughter of the late C.P. and Elizabeth...

Jan 2, 2025

Rev. John Albert Stepp, 68 of Charleston passed away on January 2, 2025.

John was the son of the late Webster and Nora Stepp of Charleston, WV.

In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by brothers, George “Wally” Stepp of Virginia, Larry Stepp of Michigan. Sister Nora Jean Stepp of Charleston, WV....

Jan 1, 2025

Barbara Ann Monroe, 86, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025.

Barbara was born on October 21, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Laoma Jones.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Freddie Monroe; Daughters Debbie(Denvil) Cook, Terri(Tony) Cooley, Sonya(Jerry) Kincaid, and Angie...

Dec 29, 2024

Dorma Lea Skinner, 79, of Gay passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 29, 2024. She went home to be with the Lord.

Dorma was born on January 20, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Anita (Parrish) and Oren Evans.

Dorma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Aunt,...

Dec 29, 2024

Wyvona “Onie” Phyllistene Cavender,87 of Ravenswood went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 29th in her home surrounded by family. Wyvona was born September 17, 1937 to the late Frank and Cleo Tate. She was preceded in death by daughter Sonja Kremer, son Douglas Cavender, sister Myrtle Saunders, and nephew Tommy Saunders. Wyvona was survived by...

Dec 29, 2024

Tammy Lynn Hurst, 60, of Millwood passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Tammy was born March 27, 1964 at Ravenswood, WV a daughter of Homer Sams and the late Shirley (Bowman) Sams.

Tammy enjoyed camping, gardening and working in her flower beds. Christmas was her favorite time of the year...

Dec 27, 2024

Stephen Wallace Stover went to be with the Lord on December 27th, 2024. He was born on April 11, 1944, to the late Wallace and

Lorene Stover.

In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by a brother; Charles Stover.

He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Stover; daughters Courtney...

Dec 24, 2024

Dick D. Casto was born February 21, 1936, the youngest of three sons born to Holly D. and Frances Karr Casto in their home on 7th Street in Ripley.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeems E. “Jim” Casto and William E. “Bill” Casto.

He attended Ripley Elementary...

Dec 19, 2024

Deborah Lynn Hurd, 71, of Cottageville passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home following an extended illness.

Debbie was born October 15, 1953 at Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Wilburn Harold Lucas Sr. and Verda (Adkins) Lucas. Debbie will be remembered by her family as a prayer warrior who never wavered from her...

Dec 18, 2024

Sattis R. Parsons, 89 of Kenna, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on December 18, 2024 at his home in Kenna following an extended illness.

He was born March 15, 1935 in Kenna, WV son of the late Richard and Mamie Casto Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Dec 17, 2024

Betty Williams Balis passed away peacefully in her home on December 17, 2024 at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home surrounded by family and close friends.

Known for her bubbly personality and passion to help others in need, Betty will be dearly missed...

Dec 8, 2024

Geraldine Mae Parsons DeWees, 88 of Ripley, entered her Heavenly home on December 8, 2024.

She was born April 8, 1936 at Belgrove, daughter of the late Cleo and Macie Ray Parsons. She was a Christian and a homemaker. In previous years she worked as a Teachers Aide, a job she enjoyed very much. She also loved...

Dec 3, 2024

Teresa Louise (Griggs) Anthony, 72, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Roane General Hospital following an extended illness.

Teresa was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Donald J. “Jim” Anthony; parents Claude and Minne (Warren) Griggs and 3 brothers, Roger Dale Griggs, Claude Jackson Griggs and infant Danny Thomas...

Dec 1, 2024

Regina L. Bess Parsons, 56 of Fairmont, passed away December 1, 2024 at Mon-Marion Neighborhood Hospital in Fairmont, WV.

She was born April 7, 1968 in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late James Allen and Benedine Cyrus Bess. She was a homemaker and worked in the fast food industry having last worked at Firehouse Subs in Fairmont....

Dec 1, 2024

Mrs. Ollie Harvey, former mayor of Ripley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2024 at the age of 91 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Harvey leaves behind a legacy of leadership, kindness and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Born on August 25, 1933 in Logan, WV, Ollie...