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Ruby Mae Smith-Greer

Ruby Mae Smith-Greer

Sep 24, 2024

Ruby Mae Smith Greer of Ripley, WV passed away September 24, 2024 following a long term illness.

She was born December 20, 1949 in Kentuck, WV. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Lillie Casto Smith.

Ruby is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Carl "Hank" Greer; her son, Scott Seiber...

Charles "Chuck" Frazier

Charles "Chuck" Frazier

Sep 23, 2024

Charles “Chuck” B. Frazier, 75, of Walker passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 following an extended illness.

Chuck was born June 13, 1949 at Kenova, WV a son of the late Dorsey and Juanita (Sparks) Frazier.

Chuck loved camping down at the river and could often be found tinkering in the garage. He will be...

Leo Torres

Leo Torres

Sep 21, 2024

Leo Torres, 77 of Ripley, passed away September 21, 2024 at CAMC Memorial following a short illness.

He was born September 20, 1947 in Hardy, KY, son of the late Bartholomew and Blanche Moroski Torres. Leo served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired as a Millwright after may years of service....

Joyce Ann Carter

Joyce Ann Carter

Sep 18, 2024

Joyce Ann Carter, 76 of Given, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born June 16, 1948 in Houston, WV, daughter of the late Merle and Helen Garretson Goodwin. She worked as a computer programmer at the Capitol for the State of West Virginia. The best job she ever had, and it...

Thomas "Johnny" Haynes

Thomas "Johnny" Haynes

Sep 17, 2024

Thomas Edward Haynes, known to all as “Johnny” 82 of Ripley, passed away September 17, 2024 at CAMC General Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born July 15, 1942 in Gay, son of the late Clovis and Wavie Westfall Haynes. He worked and retired from the Jackson County Department of Highways after 30 years of service...

Larry J. Southall

Larry J. Southall

Sep 17, 2024

Larry Jerold Southall, 78 of Kenna, passed away September 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones following an extended illness.

He was born April 25, 1946 in Charleston, son of the late Ova and Devonna Atkinson Southall.

He was a jack of all trades and was a surveyor, a farmer and a...

Leola Cunningham

Leola Cunningham

Sep 13, 2024

Leola Ilene (Donohew) Cunningham, 78 of Ripley, passed away September 13, 2024 in Mountainview Care Center, Ripley, following an extended illness.

She was born February 5, 1946 in Evans, daughter of the late Russell and Laura Fox Donohew. She worked as a seamstress and was a homemaker. Leola was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ....

Debra Sue Young

Debra Sue Young

Sep 9, 2024

Debra Sue Young, 62 of Leroy passed away at her home on September 9, 2024 following a suden illness.

She was born April 28, 1962 in Nitro, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Moore Keltz. She worked at West Virginia Choice and as a caregiver. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Gretta J. Flanagan

Gretta J. Flanagan

Sep 8, 2024

Gretta Jean (Parrish) Flanagan, 90 of the Comet Community of Ravenswood passed away September 8, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospice following an extended illness.

She was born November 30, 1933 in Clifftop, WV daughter of the late Lonnie and Ethel Beaver Parrish. She was a member of the Comet United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with...

William "Bill" Hart  Arbogast

William "Bill" Hart Arbogast

Sep 7, 2024

Arbogast, William Hart, 88, of Kenna WV, passed away Saturday morning, September 7, 2024.

Bill was born in Greenville Ohio on April 17, 1936. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Hart Arbogast and mother, Salome (King) Arbogast and four siblings, Gladys Ross (Indiana), Clarence Arbogast (Ohio), Don Arbogast (Washington) and Ruth Anderson (California). Bill...

Randy Munday

Randy Munday

Sep 6, 2024

Randy Munday, 69, went to his heavenly home on September 6, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born May 23, 1955 in Ripley a son of the late Everett and Mildred (Winters) Munday.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Pamela (White) Munday; two daughters Brittany Munday of Ripley...

Herbert "Harold" Koon

Herbert "Harold" Koon

Sep 5, 2024

Herbert “Harold” Koon, 63, of Ripley went home to the Lord on September 5, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones following a short illness.

Harold was born March 11, 1961 in Upshur County, WV a son of the late John and Madgeline (Comer) Koon.

Harold loved to farm, hunt and spend time outdoors. He...

Delsa Leola Hess

Delsa Leola Hess

Sep 2, 2024

Delsa “Leola” Hess, 83, of Sandyville went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Leola was born October 24, 1940 in Leroy, WV a daughter of the late Delbert and Mary (McVay) Smith. Leola loved spending time with her family, interior design; she was an interior decorator for Camden Clark Hospital and also loved...

Julia  Lea Fields

Julia Lea Fields

Aug 30, 2024

Julia Lea (Casto) Fields, 39 of Parkersburg, formerly of Evans, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2024 following a vehicle accident.

She was born April 1, 1985 in Ripley, daughter of David and Joyce Proctor Casto of Evans. She was a 2003 graduate of Ripley High School and worked as a CNA at the Arbors in Marietta....

Nathan J. Leonard

Nathan J. Leonard

Aug 30, 2024

Nathan Josef Leonard, 59 of Columbus, departed from this life August 30, 2024 at Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio following a sudden illness.

Nathan and his twin sister Natalie were the first twins born at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley on May 5, 1965. He was the son of Charlotte Sayre Leonard of Columbus and the late George...

John D. Harmon

John D. Harmon

Aug 30, 2024

JOHN DAVID HARMON, 62, of Evans, WV was taken into the arms of our Lord on August 30, 2024 after bravely facing a long battle with Leukemia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper “Jack” Harmon and Judith Walls Harmon.  To mourn his passing, he leaves behind his wife, Juli Smith Harmon and his beloved dog, Gretchen...

Nathanael Jones

Nathanael Jones

Aug 29, 2024

In loving memory of Nathanael "Nate" Jones, who at just 45 yrs. young, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2024, after a very short and aggressive battle with cancer. Born on June 28, 1979, in Ripley, WV, Nate spent his final years in Saint Albans, WV. Nathanael was a very loving husband and wonderful father and is leaving behind...

Joyce Mae Kirby

Joyce Mae Kirby

Aug 28, 2024

Joyce Mae Kirby, 70, of Ripley passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 following a sudden illness.

Joyce was born on January 7, 1954 in Madison, WV.

Joyce loved spending time coloring and watching movies as well as being outside enjoying a cup of coffee with her neighbor and her adopted dog Loki. She loved...

David P. Miller

David P. Miller

Aug 27, 2024

David Paul Miller, 68, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

David was born June 5, 1956 at Rochester, NY a son of the late Robert and Maxine (Carr) Miller. David worked at Cabot Oil and Gas with over 25 years of service. He started out as a...

Joe Parsons

Joe Parsons

Aug 25, 2024

Joe Parsons, 56, of Kenna passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at home following an extended illness.

He was born March 26, 1968 in Ripley, WV a son of the late Paul Arthur Parsons and Frances Ernestine (Snyder) Parsons Comer.

Joe will be remembered as an unselfish person who would help anyone in need. He...

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