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James W.B. Heilmann
Nov 29, 2024
James William Bert Heilmann III of Ravenswood WV, passed away November 29, 2024, at the age of 69 years old. He passed away peacefully at home with family at his bedside. Born March 5, 1955, in Ripley, WV to the late James William Bert Heilmann Jr. and Lucille Moore. His stepmom Brenda Jean Heilmann, whom he loved dearly.
...Dennis George Freshour
Nov 29, 2024
Pastor Dennis George Freshour, 70, of Kenna received his ultimate healing and entered his heavenly home on November 29, 2024. He was born March 23, 1954, to Fredrick & Dollie Freshour, of Kenna, WV and is preceded in death by his father, Fred Freshour and his parents-in-law Edward and Sue Casto.
He is survived by...
Juanita Stevens
Nov 24, 2024
Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Our beloved mother Juanita (Seasor) Stevens, age 99 of Evans, WV passed away on November 24, 2024. She was born October 16, 1925...
Shirley Parker
Nov 24, 2024
Shirley Parker, 72, of Ripley passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 following an extended illness. Shirley was born October 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Rolland and Sarah Marmett Winter.
In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ron Parker.
Shirley is survived by daughters Rhonda...
Robin J. Cordell
Nov 23, 2024
Robin Jackson Cordell, 62, of Ripley passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Hubbard House Hospice Care.
Robin was born June 3, 1962 in Charleston, WV; a daughter of the late Gurnsey and Virginia (King) Jackson.
In addition to her parents Robin was preceded in death by brother Greg Jackson; sister Debbie Jackson Combs; sister-in-law...
Virginia L. Rouse
Nov 22, 2024
Virginia Cooper Rouse, 102, of Ripley passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center.
Virginia was born January 29, 1922 a daughter of the late Ben and Grace (Hedrick) Cooper. She grew up in Hinton, WV and was graduate a 1940 graduate of Hinton High School. Following high school, she would attend Charleston Business...
Robert Lee Bex
Nov 21, 2024
Robert Lee “Bob” Bex, 60 of Sandyville, WV, passed away on November 21, 2014.
He was born February 27, 1964 in Muncie, Indiana, son of Robert Bex Sr. and Shirley Rainey Bex. He was a graduate of Ball State University where he played Football, starting on two Raisin Bowl Championship teams, and was inducted into the Delaware...
Shirley Ann Hunt
Nov 21, 2024
Shirley Ann (Anderson) Hunt, 88, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024, with family by her side, after a short illness.
Shirley was born September 15, 1936 in Gay, WV a daughter of the late Elza and Bessie (Tolley) Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Jackie Miller
Nov 18, 2024
Jackie Miller, 87, of Ravenswood passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Jackie was born September 22, 1937 in Roane County, a son of the late Ota “Ducky” and Mary Evelyn (Casto) Miller. Jackie worked as an operator for the WV Department of Highways for several years. He enjoyed fishing, rabbit...
Kenneth L. Garner
Nov 18, 2024
Kenneth L. Garner passed peacefully on November 18, 2024 after a short illness.
Ken was born at home in Hundred, WV to Lloyd and Patricia Garner on March 16, 1949. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved brother Rusty Garner and sister Shirley Garner-Price whom he missed immensely.
He...
Vickie Lynn Langford
Nov 15, 2024
Vickie Lynn Langford, 71 of Ripley, passed away November 15, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.
Vickie was born April 17, 1953 in Ripley and was a 1971 graduate of Ripley High School. She enjoyed quilting, animals, especially horses, dogs and birds. Her greatest joy was being with family and supporting them...
Sandra Lee Harrison
Nov 13, 2024
Sandra Lee Harrison, 63 of Kenna, passed away November 13, 2024 at CAMC, Charleston General Hospital following an extended illness.
Sandy was born July 2, 1961 in Charleston, daughter of the late Harley and Janet Litton Goodwin. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising flowers. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She...
Jennifer Mae Persinger
Nov 11, 2024
Jennifer Mae Persinger, 46 of Ripley, passed away November 11, 2024 following a sudden illness.
She was born February 24, 1978 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Lenora Mae Persinger. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her mother, Lenora Mae Persinger, she is survived by her sisters, Barbara Gerhart, Dianna Benson, Angela Taylor and Brenda...
Billy Ray
Nov 9, 2024
Billy Lee Ray, 87, of Aplin Ridge, Gay, WV passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024.
Billy was born on July 9, 1937, in Harmony, WV, to the late Moses “Bunt” and Deltie Shouldis Ray. Many people will remember him from either driving the school bus for Jackson County from 1959 until he retired in 2000, or...
Doris Mae Lowe
Nov 5, 2024
With broken hearts our dearly loved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Doris Mae Lowe passed away at home on November 5th after a long battle with cancer. Doris was born on October 20th, 1949 in Roane County, WV.
Doris enjoyed playing with her cat Cookie and working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her...
Dorsey E. Watson
Nov 5, 2024
Dorsey Eugene Watson, 84, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.
Dorsey was born September 30, 1940 in Roane County to the late Delbert and Isabelle (Davis) Watson. Dorsey was a hard worker who was always staying busy on the farm, which was his passion. He would retire from the finishing department...
Rebecca J. Mitchell
Nov 2, 2024
Rebecca Jane Mitchell, born on September 4, 1945, died November 2, 2024. She was a former teacher in Mason County, a humanitarian, a great prayer warrior and reader of children’s books.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ottmer B. Mitchell, her parents Merrill and Gladys Williams and a sister, Elaine Taylor.
She...
Tizza L. Lucas
Nov 1, 2024
Tizza L. Lucas, 67 of Ravenswood, passed away November 1, 2024 while in Kanawha Hospice at CAMC Memorial.
Tizza was born April 24, 1957 in Ripley, son of the late Robert and Joyce Camron Lucas. He was a 1975 graduate of Ripley High School and served his country in the US Army. He was a Truck Driver...
James O. Parsons
Oct 31, 2024
Our dear father, James O. Parsons, joined the Lord on October 31, 2024, at the age of 85. He was a wonderful father and husband who was always there when we needed him, offering support, wisdom, and love to his family and friends. He was a cherished member of Mill Creek Baptist Church where he served as deacon and...
Sandra Sue Lawrentz
Oct 30, 2024
Sandra Sue (Rhodes) Lawrentz, 80, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home following an extended illness.
Sandy was born August 20, 1944 at Gay, WV a daughter of the late Oshel and Eunice (Kelley) Rhodes. Sandy worked for many years in the banking industry as a teller. She enjoyed her cookbooks and baking...
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