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Christal K. Snyder
Aug 6, 2024
Christal Kayrene Snyder, 71 of Gay, WV passed away August 6, 2024 at Miletree Center in Spencer following an extended illness.
She was born March 23, 1953 in Shields, KY, daughter of the late Roy and Grace Clem McQueen. She retired from Jackson General Hospital as a Ward Clerk but was employed there as a CNA prior...
Norma J. Boyce
Aug 3, 2024
Norma Boyce, 57 of Ravenswood, passed away August 3, 2024 at CAMC (Charleston Memorial Hospital) following an extended
illness.
She was born May 20, 1967, daughter of the late Thomas Marlin and Janet Deloris (Balis) Lupardus. She was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and worked at the Ravenswood Pizza Hut for over 20 years....
Lorri Ann Cottrill
Jul 29, 2024
Lorri Ann Cottrill, 52, passed away in her home of Ripley, WV. She followed a long line of stubborn and independent people in passing. Those who are now joined together include her father, Alonzo Paul Cottrill and brothers Jeffrey and Jimmy Cottrill. Her children Jessica (Dallas) Pauline and Michael Bowlsbey survive with their children Maddison, Josh, DK, Addison, Avery...
Betty Lee Vannatter
Jul 26, 2024
Betty Lee Vannatter, 86 of Ripley, passed away July 26, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.
She was born June 22, 1938 in Charleston, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Savage Mullins. Betty enjoyed working crossword puzzles and she was an avid mystery fan.
She is survived by...
Patricia Jean Robertson
Jul 24, 2024
Patricia Jean Garrett Robertson, 78, of Davin, West Virginia, passed away on July 24th, 2024, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 3rd, 1946, in Mallory, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles Edward Garrett and Edith May Garrett.
Patricia retired after 36 years as an English and Special Education teacher....
Michael D. Pauley
Jul 24, 2024
Michael D. Pauley 68 of Ravenswood, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 22, 1956 in Charleston, son of the late James “Jimmy” and Pearl Pauley. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel and Danny Pauley. He worked as a Coal Miner and loved to...
Donald Ray Casto
Jul 24, 2024
Donald Ray Casto, 89 of Given, passed away on July 24, 2024, at home with his family after a long illness. He was born on October 27, 1934, in Rock Castle, WV, the son of the late Orville and Nancy Casto. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Jean Casto, sisters, Maxine McKown, Dottie...
Lucille Counts
Jul 24, 2024
Lucille Counts, 71, of Kenna passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston after a courageous fight with lung cancer
Lucille was born April 12, 1953 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Delmer and Helen (Walker) Spradling. Lucille enjoyed a good cup of coffee while watching TV, with her favorite being the...

Michael D. Pauley
Jul 24, 2024
Michael D. Pauley 68 of Ravenswood, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 22, 1956 in Charleston, son of the late James “Jimmy” and Pearl Pauley. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel and Danny Pauley. He worked as a Coal Miner and loved to...
Sandra J. Ray
Jul 21, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Ray, 70 of Goldtown, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston following a short illness.
She was born February 6, 1954 in Charleston, daughter of the late Amos C. and Effie Harper White. She worked in Administration at McJunkin Corporation with over 50 years of service. Sandy enjoyed...
Mary "Mim" Frances Johnson
Jul 21, 2024
Mary “Mim” Frances Johnson, 83, of Liberty passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at her home.
She was born December 24, 1940 in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late James Earl and Violet (Hill) Mooney.
In previous years Mim enjoyed talking on CB radios and had the CB name of Sunshine. She loved to...
Joseph W. Stover
Jul 20, 2024
Joseph Wendel Stover, 83 of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2024 while in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness.
Joe was born September 1, 1940 in Mason County, WV, son of the late Merlin and Macy Meadows Stover. He was a graduate of Nitro High School and after...
John Marshall Wolfe
Jul 20, 2024
John Marshall Wolfe, 41 of Ripley, passed away July 20, 2024 at Charleston General Hospital.
He was born December 9, 1982 in Charleston, son of John and Gwendolia Myers Wolfe. He was a 2001 graduate of Sissonville High School and was a Locksmith by trade. He enjoyed racing Remote Control Cars and working on them.
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Naomi Ruth Parsons
Jul 19, 2024
Naomi Ruth Parsons, 85, of Ripley, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2024. She was born
on December 23, 1938, in Ripley, WV to the late Herbert Casto and Eliza Spencer Casto. Ruth was a long-term member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. Her greatest passions were her God and family, helping those in need,...
Christopher C. Bostic
Jul 18, 2024
Christopher Curtis Bostic, 62, of Kenna, West Virginia went into the arms of Jesus on July 18, 2024. Our minds can only imagine the peace and comfort that he is receiving in his heavenly home.
Chris was a mason by trade but a farmer at heart. His business, Bostic Masonry, provided beautiful homes and businesses...
Patsy L. Simons
Jul 13, 2024
Patsy Louise (Wright) Simons, 83 of Spencer, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024 at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 13, 1941 in Spencer, daughter of the late Oris and Flossie Anderson Wright. Patsy loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her Bible every day and witnessing to...
Marsha White
Jul 11, 2024
Marsha Lee (Malcolm) White, 76, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on June 22, 1948, in Kanawha county West Virginia, to Melvin and Beatrice Malcolm. She resided in WV and in Florida. She lived a life full of laughter and love.
Marsha Lee White...
Bobby Thaxton
Jul 10, 2024
Bobby Thaxton, 84 of Ripley passed away on July 10, 2024.
He was born June 30, 1940 in Sissonville, son of the late James Thaxton and Ada Hammonds. Bobby worked in construction for many years and was known as a “Jack of all Trades”. He never met a stranger and will be remembered for his outgoing personality....
James R. "Denver" Thomas
Jul 9, 2024
James “Denver” R. Thomas, 79, of Kenna went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.
Denver was born August 1, 1944 at Kenna, a son of the late James W. and Clarsey (Kelly) Thomas. He was a mechanic by trade and loved to work on all types of machinery and...
Mary Rose Barkes
Jul 9, 2024
Mary Rose (Eldridge) Barkes, 93, of Given passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her home.
Mary was born June 18, 1931 at Seymour, IN the only child of George and Katheryn (Seegers) Eldridge. Some of Mary’s hobbies and interests included crocheting and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed watching her daily soap operas.
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