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Devon L. Hinzman
Aug 19, 2024
Devon Landon Hinzman, 87 of Sandyville, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Devon was born October 29,1936 in Sandyville, WV, son of the late Ross and Bernice Coen Hinzman. He was born and lived out his life on the family farm where...
Cheryl L. D'Allesandro
Aug 19, 2024
Cheryl Lynn D’Allesandro, 73 of Millwood, passed away August 19, 2024 at her home.
She was born June 11, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Warren and Wanda McAvoy Cunningham. She was a 1969 graduate of Ripley High School and obtained her teaching degree at Glenville State College. She lived in Texas for several years...
Roy Chase
Aug 19, 2024
Eldon Roy Chase, 75 of Kenna, passed away at his home on Monday, August 19, 2024 after a long illness.
Roy was born on September 10, 1948 to Sallie Chase on their family farm on Stone Ridge in Jackson County. After graduating rom Ripley High School in 1967, Roy served his country in the US Navy where...
Janet Villers
Aug 16, 2024
Janet Sue Villers, 72 of Parkersburg, WV went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2024 at Eagle Point nursing home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Janet was born June 28, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV. She was the daughter of the late Delmer E. Young and Wilma Sue Young (Casto).
Janet retired from DuPont...
Bobby O'Connor
Aug 15, 2024
George Robert “Bobby” O'Connor, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 15th 2024.
Bobby was born to the late Homer and Virginia O’Connor of Charleston, WV on May 2, 1956.
Bobby graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV in 1974. He also received his...
Alice E. Raines
Aug 14, 2024
Alice E. (Parsons) Raines, 93, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Alice was born September 10, 1930 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Carl E. and Eva (Merical) Parsons. Alice enjoyed spending time outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, spending time in her...
Shirley "Babe" Painter
Aug 13, 2024
Shirley “Babe” Painter, 85, of Liberty passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.
Babe was born May 9, 1939 at Given, WV a son of the late Shirley O. and Odie Lee (Casto) Painter. Babe retired from the Maintenance Department of Bank One and also worked at TrueTemper and Dunbar...
Nancy Ann Casto
Aug 12, 2024
Nancy Ann Casto passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Nancy was born February 2, 1961 a daughter of the late Dallas Redman and Nancy Myers.
She is survived by brothers Donald Ramsey, Dallas Redman Jr. and James Redman; sister Delcie Westfall (Junior); grandchildren Narrisa Casto, Nathan Casto,...
Joshua Jordan Casto
Aug 10, 2024
Joshua Jordan Casto, 27, passed away in a fatal accident in the early hours of August 10, 2024.
Joshua was born September 25, 1996 in Ripley, WV a son of Melissa Walker and the late Joshua Ronald Casto.
Joshua had a smile that would light up his whole face and he...
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...
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