Patrick Scott Saffer
Apr 16, 2024
Patrick Scott Saffer, 40, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2024 while traveling from his beloved Pocahontas County to Ripley, WV where he was currently living.
He was born on August 10, 1983 in Greenbrier County and was raised in Hillsboro, West Virginia. He loved the beauty of the mountains and Greenbrier River. He graduated from Pocahontas...
Linda Belle Butcher
Apr 16, 2024
Linda Belle Ramsey Smith Butcher, 85, of Sandyville, West Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by her loving husband and children on April 16, 2024. She was born in Big Chimney, West Virginia, on December 23, 1938, to the late Lonnie and Merla Wilson Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garland Raymond Smith;...
Nora Edna Boner
Apr 15, 2024
Nora Edna Boner, 85, of Kenna passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.
She was born December 26, 1938 in Kanawha County a daughter of the late Okel and Zadie (Pauley) Burgess. Nora was a very devoted and loving mother who will be remembered for all the care she showed to not only her...
J. Michael Gaunch
Apr 14, 2024
J. Michael Gaunch, 80 of Evans, passed on to his Heavenly reward, April 14, 2024 after a two month battle with Multiple Myeloma (Bone Marrow Cancer).
Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 53 years, Pamela of Evans; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayn “Mickey” and Lori Sue of Monroe, NC; and his brother and...
William "Biggie" Whittington
Apr 9, 2024
William “Biggie” Robert Whittington, 76, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2024.
Biggie was born September 30, 1947, to William & Frances Whittington, of Sissonville, WV. He graduated from Sissonville High School and attended Marshall University. He married the love of his life, Judy Higginbotham on March 16, 1968, and together...
Emogene Tomlin
Apr 8, 2024
Emogene Skidmore Tomlin, 94 of Ripley, passed away April 8, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born June 15, 1929 in Poca, Putnam County, WV, daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Lanham Skidmore. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, gardening and farming. Her greatest joy was spending time with her...
Russell "Rusty" Brotherton Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
Russell “Rusty” Brotherton Jr., 71, of Dunbar, formerly Given, WV passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.
Rusty was born August 18, 1952 in Framingham, MA. He was the son of the late Russell Sr. and Jeanne (Gaffney) Brotherton.
Rusty and his family moved to Dunbar, WV when he was 15. He...
Mona Lisa Fields
Apr 1, 2024
Mona Lisa (McClain) Fields, 60, of Silverton, WV went to be with the lord Monday, April 1, 2024. She is the daughter of Ruby Ilene Shamblin and Orin Preston McClain. Mona was a 1981 Ripley High School graduate and worked as a nurse for many years. She was one of the kindest, sweetest, people you have ever met. She...
Ernest Truman Rawlings
Apr 1, 2024
Ernest Truman Rawlings, 98, of Ripley passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
He was born February 1, 1926 at Keyser, WV a son of the late Harry E. and Gladys (Likens) Rawlings. Truman proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was B-29 Tail gunner during World War II....
Wendle Stalnaker
Mar 30, 2024
Wendle Delmar Stalnaker, 87, of Aplin Ridge, WV died on March 30, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years and best friend, Ruth (Jeffries) Stalnaker. He was the son of the late Roy and Masel (Westfall) Stalnaker and was also preceded in death by brothers...
Randy Wilcox
Mar 28, 2024
Randy Gene Wilcox, 64 of Ripley, WV, formerly of Mullens, WV died on March 28, 2024.
Randy is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Cathy, at home; his children, Chad (Caitlin) Wilcox of Mullens, Andy (Brandi) Johnston of Ripley, Adam (Rachel) Johnston of Mullens, Amanda (Thomas) White of Mullens and Mathew (Lily) Wilcox of Mullens;...
Kimberly Gandee
Mar 28, 2024
Kimberly Rose Gandee, 55, of Cottageville passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital
She was born January 7, 1969 at Elkhart, Indiana to Charlotte (Eutsey) Barnette and the late Earl “Sandy”Barnette.
Kim was a 1987 graduate of Ripley High School and worked several jobs through the years and most recently...
Woody Neff
Mar 27, 2024
Elwood “Woody” Neff, 79 of Ripley passed away March 27, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, following an extended illness.
He was born June 10, 1944 in Ravenswood, WV, son of the late Elwood and Doris Neff. Woody served his country in the US Navy in Vietnam and formerly worked at Jackson General Hospital. He enjoyed...
Ray W. Pauley
Mar 26, 2024
Ray W. Pauley, 66 of Ripley, passed away March 26, 2024 in Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, WV.
He was born December 10, 1957 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Carl Pauley and Lulie Holley Price. Ray worked as a Coal Miner for over 20 years and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
He...
James E. Johnson
Mar 24, 2024
James Edward Johnson, 64, of Ripley passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born August 8, 1959 at Parkersburg, a son of the late Kelsie Jr. and Bernice (Hupp) Johnson. James enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling to many destinations throughout the U.S. He also loved to...
Helen "Bessie" Harrison
Mar 24, 2024
Helen Elizabeth “Bessie” Elmore Harrison, 68 of Kenna, passed away March 24, 2024 at Charleston Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born March 14, 1956 in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Forest Edward Pauley and Dorothy (Toney) Gibson. She worked as a Florist and enjoyed being with her grandchildren, Ashton “Sug” and Bessie, who...
Rose Janet Tenney
Mar 17, 2024
Rose Janet Tenney, 60, of Sissonville passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Cedar Ridge Center in Sissonville.
Rose was born June 18, 1963 in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Frank and Shirley (McCallister) Myers. Rose enjoyed watching T.V. Shows and movies, with one of her favorites being Gunsmoke. She also enjoyed playing on the...
Olivia Mae Lewis
Mar 17, 2024
Olivia Mae Lewis passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Ripley, WV.
She was born on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Cottageville to loving parents Dustin Lewis and Trista Leport. Olivia is also survived by big sister Neveah Lewis; grandparents Janette and Jeremy Dotson, Richard and Lisa Parsons and Joanie and Toby Leport; great-grandparents Cathy and Rick...
Patricia Ann Anderson
Mar 16, 2024
Patricia Ann Scarberry Anderson, 77 of Clarksburg, formerly of Ripley, WV, passed away March 16, 2024 at her home with loved ones by her side.
She was born May 6, 1946, in Jackson County, daughter of Ada Ramsey Scarberry and the late Clyde Scarberry. Patricia loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and tending to...
Patricia Belle Shiflet
Mar 15, 2024
Patricia Belle Shiflet, 77, of Ripley passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at her home.
Pat was born April 26, 1946 at Glenville, WV a daughter of the late Walter P. and May (Floyd) Shiflet. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Orlis Shiflet and sisters Kay Kennedy and Peggy Minigh....
