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Dolly Braden

Dolly Braden

Jul 7, 2024

Dolly G. Braden, 77 of Ripley, passed away July 7, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born July 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Harm and Alice Casto.

Dolly enjoyed making crafts as well as sewing and crocheting. Most of all she had a deep love for her family...

Marie Hunt

Marie Hunt

Jul 7, 2024

Maude Marie Hunt, 80 of Leroy, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Mountain View Care Center, Ripley, following an extended illness.

Marie was born June 25, 1944 in Walton, WV, daughter of the late Ira and Violet Ruth Jones Schoolcraft. She would wish to be remembered for her passion and dedication to her church, The Mill...

Okey J. Ray

Okey J. Ray

Jul 6, 2024

Okey James “Jimmy” Ray, 65 of Ripley passed away suddenly on July 6, 2024 at his home.

He was born May 9, 1959 in Ripley, son of the late Okey L. and Rosalie Crihfield Ray. He was a man who was a “Jack of all Trades” but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially...

Goldie Mae Westfall

Goldie Mae Westfall

Jul 5, 2024

Goldie Mae Westfall, 64 of Ripley, passed away July 5, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.

She was born March 15, 1960 in Spencer, daughter of the late Frederick David and Twila Hicks Funk. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her house plants, fishing, crafting and cooking. Her greatest joy was...

Karol  Lee Simons

Karol Lee Simons

Jul 4, 2024

Karol Lee Simons, 55 of Ripley, suddenly and sadly passed away July 4, 2024.

Karol is survived by her two sons, Kristopher Lee Scott and Jacob Daniel Lewis; her sister Kimberly S. Milburn and her husband Ralph; brother Danny D. Simons and his wife Nicole ; step-brothers Fred Miles and Butch Miles as well as her two...

Pete

Pete

Jul 4, 2024

Doyle Eugene “Pete” Redman, 61 of Ripley went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2024 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

He was born November 5, 1962 in Ripley, son of the late Dallas Redman and Nancy Myers.

He is survived by brothers, Donald Ramsey, Dallas Redman Jr. and James Redman;...

Seilah Andrea Stanley

Seilah Andrea Stanley

Jun 24, 2024

Seilah Andrea Stanley “Sissy Sue” gained her Heavenly crown on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Charleston, WV at the age of 2.

Seilah is survived by her parents, Logan and Angela Stanley of Kenna, WV; brothers, Josiah and Israel; special sister, Veronica; grandparents Rebecca Stanley and Justin Snider, Sampson Stanley and Lazaro & Bunnie Marquez; uncles and...

Janie C. Smith

Janie C. Smith

Jun 24, 2024

Janie Carol Smith, 91, of Nashville TN passed away June 24, 2024 in her sleep of natural causes. Janie was born in Southern Virginia and lived most of her life in Jackson County WV. She was a trained Lab Technician and retired from Jackson General Hospital in Ripley WV. Janie lived her last few years in Nashville TN.

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Sybil Sue Curry

Sybil Sue Curry

Jun 23, 2024

Sybil Sue Curry, 68, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospice.

Sybil was born June 28, 1955 at Leon, WV a daughter of the late Dale and Anna Mae (Sayre) Barr. Sybil was the type of person that once you met her you would never forget her and was always willing to...

Dolly Mae Withrow

Dolly Mae Withrow

Jun 22, 2024

Dolly Withrow of Kenna left this life on June 22, 2024, and now is with the Lord and her beloved husband Bill. She was an accomplished author and writer and formerly taught English at WV State College.

She was born on September 14, 1931 to the late Esther Cassinet and Paul Wood. She is survived by her...

Mendy

Mendy

Jun 21, 2024

Melissa Dawn “Mendy” Ray, 51 of Winfield, died peacefully at her home on June 21, 2024.

She will be missed by her surviving family including the love of her life and soulmate, David Summers of Winfield ; mother Donna Moore Ray (Gary Absher) of St. Albans; father, John Ray (Janet) of Milton, DE; brother Jeff Ray (Kelley)...

Theresa D. White

Theresa D. White

Jun 17, 2024

Theresa Darlene “Terri” White, 61 of Ripley, passed away June 17, 2024 following a long illness.

She was born October9, 1962 in Charleston, daughter of the late Luther Carl and Birtie Wines White. She was a 1980 graduate of Ripley High School and was manager of the Kitchen at Harding’s Family Restaurant for many proud years. She...

Brenda Kay Cottrell

Brenda Kay Cottrell

Jun 16, 2024

Brenda Kay Cottrell, 66, of Spencer passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home.

Brenda was born February 18, 1958 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late John Sr. and Roxie Mae (Stricklen) Tawney. Brenda will be remembered for her hippie soul and love of Christmas time as well as her always growing collection of...

Enoch J. Staats

Enoch J. Staats

Jun 15, 2024

Enoch J. Staats, 89 of Ripley passed away at his home on June 15, 2024 following a long illness.

He was born August 9, 1934 in Mason County, son of the late Delbert and Clara Lilly Staats. He was a graduate of Pt. Pleasant High School and attended West Virginia Tech, University of Wyoming, University of Texas...

Pamela Jean Serles

Pamela Jean Serles

Jun 15, 2024

Pamela Jean Serles, 61 of Kenna, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2024 after an extended illness.

She was born January 1, 1963 in Charleston, daughter of the late Charles Whittington and Patsy Canterberry. She was the roots to her family and raised many children. She didn’t know a stranger and was the sparkle...

Timothy  R. Casto

Timothy R. Casto

Jun 15, 2024

Timothy R. Casto, 67 of Ravenswood, passed away June 15, 2024 at his home following a long battle with cancer.

He was born August 1, 1956 in Charleston, son of the late Arthur William and Opal Mae Ramsey Casto. He formerly worked for Hartley Manufacturing and enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents...

Roy Curtis Davis

Roy Curtis Davis

Jun 14, 2024

Roy Curtis Davis, 75 of Kenna, passed away June 14, 2024 at Ravenswood Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Curtis was born July 21, 1948 in Advent, son of the late Benjamin and Audrey Parsons Davis. He worked in construction most of his life and enjoyed hunting and fishing and tending to his garden, especially his potatoes. He...

Minerva Faye Larch

Minerva Faye Larch

Jun 13, 2024

Minerva Faye Larch, 76 of Ripley, passed away June 13, 2024 at the home of her daughter following a long illness.

She was born October 15, 1947 in Charleston, daughter of the late Hubert and Betty Tucker Arehart. She was an Office Manager at the University of Charleston and enjoyed going to Auctions and shopping.

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Charles  E. Harmon

Charles E. Harmon

Jun 13, 2024

Charles Edward “Chuck” Harmon of Geneva, AL passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was 75 years old.

Chuck was born in Ravenswood, WV on July 19, 1948, to the late Charles Vicey and Wanda Bennet Harmon. Mr. Harmon proudly served his country in the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. After...

Janet M.  Casto

Janet M. Casto

Jun 9, 2024

Janet M. Casto, 74, of Statts Mills passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospice.

Janet was born September 9, 1949 at Kentuck, WV a daughter of the late Harlan and Vernie (Parsons) Casto.

Janet was a team leader for Fruth Pharmacy of Ripley and would retire after many years of service. She...

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