Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....