Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2024

Charles L.(“Chuck”/ “Charlie”) Bowles, 87 of Evans, left this life for his heavenly home on March 11, 2024 at his home on the farm he loved from injuries received in a farming accident.

He was born June 6, 1936 in Given, son of the late Lon Bowles and Bonny Smith-Parsons. Chuck proudly served his country in the...

Mar 10, 2024

Raymond Perry, 70, of Ripley passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home.

Ray was born May 11, 1953 in Logan County a son of the late Walter and Polly Ann Perry. In addition to his parents Ray was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Perry Jr.; brother Ronnie Perry; sister Vickie Perry and sister-in-law...

Mar 9, 2024

Frances Leona White born April 14, 1959, is now an angel watching over us.

A loving, caring, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who loved life, left this world for heaven on March 8, 2024. She was born in Wallace, Idaho, to Francis Mason and Leona Rockburn on April 14, 1959. She grew up the youngest of six...

Mar 7, 2024

Trissa May White, 45, of Sandyville passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston.

Trissa was born March 2, 1979 in Kanawha County a daughter of Donna (Cook) Richards and the late Hubert Paul Richards.

Trissa was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and enjoyed going to church and singing. She...

Mar 6, 2024

Brownie Harold Beegle, 87 of Ripley passed away March 6, 2024.

He was born April 12, 1936, son of the late Jennings and Mae Brabham Beegle. He was a Water Well Driller known throughout Jackson County and surrounding area and that was his true passion in life. In his younger years he enjoyed drag racing. He also...

Mar 5, 2024

Justine Lucy Easter, 98, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

Justine was born August 1, 1925 in Jackson County, only child of the late Opha and Thelma (Pickens) Hart. Justine enjoyed attending church services at various churches around Jackson County as well as singing.

Justine is...

Mar 2, 2024

Lowell Travis Parsons, 43 of Kenna, passed away March 2, 2024 at home.

Travis was born July 18, 1980 in Charleston, son of Karen White-Ross and the late Lowell Parsons. He enjoyed farming and tending to cattle and his other animals, and just being outdoors.

He is survived by his mother, Karen White-Ross; daughters, Taryn...

Feb 26, 2024

Richard Jack Mills, 55 of Given, passed away February 26, 2024 in Ripley, WV.

He was born December 28, 1968 in Akron, OH, son of the late Freddie and Juanita Miller Mills. Richard enjoyed helping anyone in need. He was a member of the Southern Jackson County Fire Department (Station 70) and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf....

Feb 24, 2024

Wendy Diane Reynolds, 45, of Racine, OH passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born March 9, 1978 at Ripley, WV a daughter of Jeff Reynolds and Rebecca (Castle) Fisher.

In addition to her parents, Wendy is survived by her children Jordan Humphreys (Natalie Tipton),...

Feb 24, 2024

Janet Lee (Dragoo) (Fisher) Williams

Janet was born February 24, 1934 to Cecil Dragoo and Orvia (Brotherton) (Dragoo) Bush. She was born and raised in Kanawha County and a 1952 graduate of Dunbar High School. After graduation, she moved to NY, where she lived until she returned home to the wild and wonderful state of...

Feb 23, 2024

Roxanne Sowards, 67, of Ripley went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024.

She was born May 30, 1956 in Columbus, OH a daughter of the late Lewis and Deloris (Zabonik) Thivener.

Roxanne was a 1974 graduate of the Apostolic Lighthouse Christian School in Albany, OH. Roxanne and her late husband,...

Feb 20, 2024

Stephanie Shawn Casto, 54, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.

Stephanie was born May 11, 1969 in Charleston a daughter of Bernice (Anderson) Casto and the late Denvil Casto.

Stephanie was a 1992 graduate of Ripley High School and enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics. She...

Feb 18, 2024

Dr. Christopher Todd Short, 40, of Ripley passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Christopher was born in Parkersburg on September 15, 1983 to parents Lela Ann (Boggess) Walker and the late Stephen Wayne Short I. He enjoyed collecting Magic: The Gathering cards and playing the games associated with them. He also enjoyed the outdoors, spending...

Feb 17, 2024

Janet Lee French, 85 of Ripley, passed away February 17, 2024 at her home following a sudden illness.

She was born September 22, 1938 in Sandyville, daughter of the late Dan and Grace Vannoy Thorn. He was a Foster Grandparent “School Granny” and loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and...

Feb 17, 2024

Douglas Wayne Withrow, 72 of Cottageville, WV, passed away peacefully  on February 17, 2024 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born May 2, 1951 in Charleston, WV , son of the late Robert and Lois Colley Withrow. Doug was an awesome, loving and caring father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family....

Feb 17, 2024

Bernard Alonzo Lockhart became reunited with his bride on February 17, 2024 after an extended illness. Bernard was born on November 17, 1931, in Lockhart, Jackson County, West Virginia to the late Roscoe and Belva Lockhart. He was a 1951 graduate of Gilmore High School in Sandyville, WV. He was a member of the Lockhart United Methodist Church.

Feb 11, 2024

Linda Frances Westfall, 67, of Ripley passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her home.

Linda was born February 23, 1956 in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Oman and Mildred (Benson) Casto. Linda enjoyed making crafts and spending time outdoors and loved her cabin on the hill. She will be remembered for always being there...

Feb 8, 2024

Robert Lee Parsons, 86 of Ripley, passed away February 8, 2024 at Mountain View Health Center following a short illness.

He was born October 15, 1937 in Sissonville, son of the late Floyd "Harrison” and Garnett Kidd Parsons. He enjoyed farming and building and in the 60’s and 70’s worked at Union Carbide. He was the owner...

Feb 5, 2024

Tressie M. Sturm, of Ripley, formerly Arnoldsburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2024, six days shy of her 98th birthday.

Tressie was born February 11, 1926 a daughter of the late Elza and Ona (White) Wilson of rural Calhoun County. In addition to her parents and several brothers and sisters, she was preceded...

Feb 1, 2024

John Edward Petty, 84 of Sandyville, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 24, 1939 in Ft. Worth, TX, son of the late John E. and Alta Opal Rodgers Petty. John served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Appalachian Power Company with over 30 years of...