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David Lee Sheets  Sr.

David Lee Sheets Sr.

Feb 15, 2015

David Lee Sheets Sr. 64 of Ripley, WV passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 from pancreatic cancer at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father Leslie O. Sheets and brother Michael Sheets. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Judy: son David Lee Sheets Jr and wife Anna,...

James Ray Pringle

James Ray Pringle

Feb 12, 2015

About dawn on Thursday, February 12, 2015, an angel was dispatched from heaven to escort James Ray Pringle,84, of Ripley, formerly of Given to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior whom he loved and worshiped. Ray, or "Spark Plug" as he was known to his family and friends, was born April 1, 1930, the only...

Edgar "Ed" Virgil Morris

Edgar "Ed" Virgil Morris

Feb 11, 2015

Edgar "Ed" Virgil Morris, 88, of Dunbar died February 11, 2015 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston. Ed was born August 12, 1926, at Gay, West Virginia and was a 1943 graduate of Ripley High School. He saw service in World War II and the Korean War. Ed retired from LOF Glass after 36 years; Bowles, McDavid, Graff &...

Robert Glenn Yates Jr.

Robert Glenn Yates Jr.

Feb 11, 2015

Robert Glenn Yates Jr., 63, of Ripley died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the CAMC-Memorial Hospital in Charleston after a short illness. He was born November 7, 1951 at Charleston, a son of Zelda June Rowth Yates of Ripley and the late Robert Glenn Yates Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Gregory...

Robert Glenn Yates Jr.

Robert Glenn Yates Jr.

Feb 11, 2015

Robert Glenn Yates Jr., 63, of Ripley died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the CAMC-Memorial Hospital in Charleston after a short illness. He was born November 7, 1951 at Charleston, a son of Zelda June Rowth Yates of Ripley and the late Robert Glenn Yates Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Gregory...

Laura Mae Pittman

Laura Mae Pittman

Feb 9, 2015

What more fitting obituary, eulogy, epitaph and legacy can any human have than to have it said "She Loved." Laura Mae Fitzwater Pittman born November 15, 1924 and passed away February 9, 2015 "loved more than anything else, with all her heart. She loved the Lord and served all her life" as a member of the Nazarene Church. "She...

Evelyn Jones

Evelyn Jones

Feb 9, 2015

Evelyn Jones, 74, of Charleston, WV passed away February 9, 2015 at her home after a courageous fight against cancer. Evelyn was born Ruby Evelyn Moss on June 28, 1940 in Sissonville, WV to the late William Delbert (Webb) and Mamie Ethel Hughart Moss. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Marty...

Robert Casto

Robert Casto

Feb 2, 2015

Robert E. "Bob" Casto, 72 of Ripley went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital following a long illness that he fought bravely while surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 5, 1943 in Ripley to the late Harl and Virginia Randolph Casto. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and...

Paul F. Stahlman

Paul F. Stahlman

Feb 1, 2015

Paul F. Stahlman, 78 of Ripley joined his parents and the angels on February 1, 2015. He was born January 30, 1937 in Roane County to John and Ruth Smith Stahlman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother John David (Anna) Stahlman, brother in law John Gandee, great granddaughter Zoey Raines and great...

William Michael Baker

William Michael Baker

Jan 31, 2015

William Michael Baker was born on September 27, 1958 but on January 31, 2015, he left to be with our Father the Lord Jesus Christ, his mother Phyllis Jean Baker, sisters Donna Jo Angus and Emma Louise Baker, sister in law Cheri Baker, niece Brandie Renee Baker, great nephew Dustin Dean Baker and great niece Katherine Love who will...

Darrell G. Woods

Darrell G. Woods

Jan 31, 2015

Darrell G. Woods, 85 of Leroy, Jackson County passed away January 31, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. He was born October 29, 1929 at Strange Creek, Braxton County, WV, a son of the late Charles and Zella Bennett Woods. He is an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict and was Honorably Discharge from...

Edsel Leo Morris

Edsel Leo Morris

Jan 23, 2015

Edsel Leo Morris, 91, of Ripley, passed away Friday afternoon, January 23, 2015 in Charlotte, NC where he had been living with his daughter, Sandy and her husband Stan Miller. He was born September 8, 1923 in Gay, WV, son of the late Virgil T. Morris and Orlie (Rhodes) Morris. Edsel attended Ripley High School, after which he served...

Richard Allen Blackshire

Richard Allen Blackshire

Jan 19, 2015

Richard Allen Blackshire, 43 of Ripley went to be with his grandparents and take care of his horses in heaven on January 19, 2015. He was born May 1, 1971 in Jackson County a son of Dennis Blackshire and Rhea Barker. He was a Truck Driver and enjoyed being with his family and caring for horses. He is survived...

Lisa R. Smolder

Lisa R. Smolder

Jan 17, 2015

Lisa Renee Smolder, 59, of Ripley, WV was visited in the early morning hours of January 17th by the Lord's angels and carried off to heaven. She was at home, where she wanted to be, surrounded by her loving family. Lisa lost her mother, Marie Lewis, at an early age to cancer. She was forced to grow up quickly,...

Viola Kay Lewis

Viola Kay Lewis

Jan 16, 2015

Viola Kay Lewis, 85, of Ripley, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Eldercare in Ripley following a long illness. She was born August 18, 1929 at Rockcastle, a daughter of Everett and Ina Barnette Kay. She is survived by her husband, Henry Lewis of Ripley; daughter, Angie Staats of Ripley; step-son, Leslie Lewis of Ripley; sister, Violet Kerns...

Elmer Lee Walker

Elmer Lee Walker

Jan 13, 2015

Elmer Lee Walker, 77 of Kenna passed away January 13, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Cottageville following a long illness. He was born May 4, 1937. He attended the Hickory Grove Church and retired as a Carpenter having worked for Al Marino Inc., and John Fletcher Construction. He is survived by his wife whom was the...

Freda Pignato

Freda Pignato

Jan 13, 2015

Freda M. Pignato of Ripley passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Ravenswood Care Center. She was 83, born on March 22, 1931 to Nathan and Bertha Casto whom preceded her in death. Her husband Carl W. Pignato and her son Bill Pignato also preceded her in death. Freda was a Christian. She enjoyed being a member of...

Nora Beaver

Nora Beaver

Jan 5, 2015

Nora L. Beaver 64 of Goldtown passed away January 5, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness. Arrangements are pending at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.

Nora L. Beaver

Nora L. Beaver

Jan 5, 2015

Nora Lee Beaver, 64 of Kenna passed away January 5, 2015 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. She was born June 24, 1950 to the late Morris and Izola Moles Robertson. She attended the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and more recently attended the Goodwill Community Church. Nora is survived by her husband Robert Beaver...

Howard Keith Gandee

Howard Keith Gandee

Jan 5, 2015

Howard Keith Gandee, 70 of Ripley passed away January 5, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness. He was born May 16, 1944 at Fairplain a son of the late Foster and Vesta Crane Gandee. He retired from the Teamsters Union and was a Truck Driver. He formerly worked for State Construction. He enjoyed spending...

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