Obituary Listing

Nov 20, 2023

Arnold Keith Fields, 75 of Statts Mill passed away November 20, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley following a long illness.

He was born January 8, 1948 in Statts Mill, son of the late Ova and Elva Fisher Fields. Arnold enjoyed trading with people especially guns. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist...

Nov 19, 2023

David Wayne Beegle, 21 of Sandyville passed away November 19, 2023 following a long illness.

He was born April 10, 2002 in South Charleston, WV. He attended Ripley High School and enjoyed watching TV. David was a former 4-H member and enjoyed showing chickens at the Jackson County Jr. Fair. He attended Mt. Hope Church and loved...

Nov 17, 2023

Craig Anthony Starcher, 56, of Spencer passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

Craig was born December 15, 1966 in Charleston a son of Carolyn (Potter) Williams and the late Tony Starcher. In addition to his father, Craig was preceded in death by grandparents Harry Potter and Naoma Fluharty.

Craig...

Nov 17, 2023

Zelda June Yates, 91 of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023 at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.

June was born April 29, 1932 in Poca, daughter of the late Lewis Wesley and Goldie Cook Rowh. She was a 1950 graduate of Nitro High School and was a...

Nov 16, 2023

Kristina Kay Bumpus, 72, of Ripley passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospice in Charleston.

Kristina was born January 8, 1951 in Charleston a daughter of the late Wilbur and Ethel (Cantor) Frame. She was formerly employed as an X-Ray tech at Jackson General Hospital. Kristina loved animals, especially horses and her dog, Chachi....

Nov 14, 2023

Alonzo Paul Cottrill, 84 of Parkersburg, passed away November 14, 2023 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living Facility, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.

He was born April 17, 1939 in Charleston, son of the late George and Virginia Wiseman Cottrill. He served his country in the US Army and retired as a Fireman with the city of Charleston...

Nov 14, 2023

Ruth Irene Kerns, 85, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.

Ruth was born May 25, 1938 in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Ace and Verna (Snyder) Kerns.

Ruth worked for 40 plus years at Casto's Department Store in Ripley where she worked alongside her family and formed...

Nov 13, 2023

Asher Dean Sams, infant son of Adam Sams and Kaelyn McKenna gained his angel wings on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center.

In addition to his parents Adam and Kaelyn, Asher is survived by grandparents Freda and Larry Sams and Misty and Shawn McKenna; Aunt Anslie Sams; Uncle Levi McKenna and great-grandfather Terry Minney....

Nov 11, 2023

John Paul Poling, 98, of Ripley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a brief illness at Jackson General Hospital.

Paul was born January 30, 1925 in Kenna, a son of the late James Benjamin and Ada Earnestine (Skeen) Poling.

Paul was a 1942 graduate of Ripley High...

Nov 11, 2023

Edward (Eddie) L. Cummings, 84, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1939, in West Virginia, son of the late Rufas and Luda Cummings.

He retired from the Jackson County School system as a bus mechanic.

Eddie is survived by his sister, Juanita Raines; daughter, Tracy (Mark) Magyar;...

Nov 10, 2023

Joyce Marie Tolley Williams 76, passed away on November 10, 2023 after a short courageous bout with cancer. Born June 23, 1947, in Ripley, WV, daughter of the late Estel and Ada Rhodes Tolley.

Joyce graduated from Ripley High School with the class of 1965. She attended Charleston Beauty School and worked in various beauty salons in...

Nov 6, 2023

Roy Jeff Boggess, 79, of Goldtown passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospice.

Roy was born March 1, 1944 at Kenna, WV a son of the late Robert and Liddie (Coleman) Boggess. Roy was a carpenter by trade who worked alongside his brothers for many years and later started his own company, RJ Boggess...

Nov 5, 2023

Linda Carney Harpold was born on Feburary 17, 1949 in Parkersburg and passed away November 5, 2023 at the Mountain View Care Center, Ripley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Beulah Watkins Carney and her son, Ryan.

She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Philip Harpold and brother, Larry Lee...

Nov 5, 2023

Martha "Marti" Virginia Crump, 76, of Point Pleasant, WV, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2023, in Ripley, WV. She was born on December 6, 1946, in Point Pleasant, WV. Martha was a beloved sister, survived by Mary Saunders, Becky Kennedy, Deborah Herbig, Norma Smith, Annabelle Fritts, Regina Cox, Dolly Watson, and Randy Crump. Martha leaves behind three children,...

Nov 3, 2023

Linda L. Starcher, 81 of Ripley, passed away November 3, 2023 at Ravenswood Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extend illness.

She was born June 12, 1942 in Lefthand, WV and was the daughter of the late Harley C. and Ruby Jo Truman Conley. Linda was a homemaker and her greatest joy was taking...

Oct 25, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stone, 69 of Sandyville, peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2023 while in the comfort of her home while spending time with her loved ones.

Debbie was born July 14, 1954, in Charleston, daughter of the late Esmond “Smokie” and Lula Bell Hancock Duffey. She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Oct 19, 2023

Harold Rex Hutchison II, 84 of Ripley passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Ravenswood Village.

Harold was born March 25, 1939 on the family farm in Ripley to the late Harold Rex and Georgianna (Woodard) Hutchison. He was a teacher in the Jackson County School System and had a joy of farming. Harold was a member...

Oct 17, 2023

Arthur L. Kerns, 96 of Ripley passed away at home on Tuesday October 17. Arthur was born on October 2, 1927 in Yawkey, WV, a son of the late Kelly and Gracie Campbell Kerns.

Arthur worked and then retired from Kaiser Aluminum over 40 years ago. He attributed his longevity to retiring at...

Oct 17, 2023

Donald “Davy” Crockett, 80 of Ripley, passed away very peacefully, going to sleep and gaining his wings to join his youngest daughter, Patty Crockett, in heaven on October 17, 2023 at Ravenswood Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 2, 1943 in United, Kanawha County, son of the late Woodrow and Juanita Johnson Crockett. Davy...

Oct 16, 2023

Janice Lynn Goff, 75, of Ripley passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home following complications of bone and breast cancer.

She was born October 26, 1947 in Charleston, a daughter of the late Ivan “Ike” and Alice (Combs) Strickland.

Janice worked as a cook for Jackson County Schools and retired with...