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James W.B. Heilmann

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.

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Dennis George Freshour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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