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Eva  Jane Tackett

Eva Jane Tackett

Oct 14, 2023

Eva Jane (Shaffer) Tackett, 79, of Leroy passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospice.

She was born August 8, 1944 in Kanawha County a daughter of the late Sherman and Alta Opal (Furbee) Shaffer.

Jane loved serving her Lord and was a dedicated minister’s wife and enjoyed witnessing to people with her...

Mary Marie  Fields

Mary Marie Fields

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Marie (Lupardus) Fields, 66 of Sissonville, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Marie was born December 2, 1956 in Ripley, daughter of the late Charles and Maryland Miller Lupardus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Fields, Brady Haynes, her soulmate for...

Lori Ann Hill

Lori Ann Hill

Oct 13, 2023

Lori Ann Garrison Hill, 61 of Sandyville passed away October 13, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown following a sudden illness.

She was born March 28, 1962 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Norman and Jean DeFore Garrison. She worked in retail most of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Hill;...

Martha Ann  Hudson

Martha Ann Hudson

Oct 10, 2023

Martha Ann (Sizemore) Hudson, 72, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness.

Martha was born October 8, 1952 in Blount, WV a daughter of the late Mose and Neva (Persinger) Sizemore.

Martha was a devoted wife and mother who loved taking care of her family. She...

James Howard  Moore

James Howard Moore

Oct 8, 2023

James Howard Moore, 69, of Ripley passed way October 8, 2023 at his home.

He was a Christian and a faithful neighbor and friend. James worked for several years at the carnival at the 4th of July and for several years at the carnival at the Jackson county Jr. fair with his father-in-law Larry Starcher.

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Brocklin Leo Vanater

Brocklin Leo Vanater

Oct 1, 2023

Brocklin Leo Vanater, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor and special friend has departed this earthly world to join his heavenly family to spend eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Brock was born in August 1959 and was the son of the late Donald and Velva Vanater.

He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate,...

Keith Anderson

Keith Anderson

Oct 1, 2023

Keith Anderson, 71 of Ripley, WV, passed away October 1, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley following an extended illness.

He was born September 16, 1952 in Duncan, son of the late Johnnie Lester and Dora Gandee Anderson. He worked in the Oil and gas industry and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing and working on...

Tommy D. Harrison

Tommy D. Harrison

Sep 29, 2023

Tommy Delton Harrison (76) of Goldtown, WV was born August 31, 1947 and after a lengthy hard fought battle with illnesses, passed away early Friday Morning September 29, 2023. Tommy passed at his home surrounded bedside by Family.

Tommy - fondly known as Tom, Dad, or Papaw is now resting with his Mother - Winnie...

Clarence "Bub"  Barnette

Clarence "Bub" Barnette

Sep 28, 2023

Clarence “Bub” Junior Barnette II, 68, of Ripley passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.

He was born August 30, 1955 in Columbus, OH a son of the late Clarence and Barbara June (Buck) Barnette. Bub worked in the construction trade and was member of the Boilermakers Union Local #667 of Winfield and Union Local #1085 of Parkersburg....

Orville Ray Burdette

Orville Ray Burdette

Sep 26, 2023

Orville “Ray” Burdette, 63, of Sissonville passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his home.

Orville was born September 29, 1959 to the late Orville Gene and Carol (Bostic) Burdette. Orville was a member of the Sissonville Community Church.

Orville is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathy (Halley) Burdette; sons Michael (Kristina)...

Helen  J. Casto

Helen J. Casto

Sep 23, 2023

Helen J. Casto, 88 of Given, passed away September 23, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Hospice Care, following a long illness.

She was born January 30, 1935 in Given, daughter of the late Boyd and Plina Shamblen. She grew up in Given and returned there after living in Dunbar for several years. She attended the Walker Chapel...

Doris Long Randolph

Doris Long Randolph

Sep 22, 2023

Doris Marie Long Randolph, lifetime resident of Ripley, West Virginia, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Sundale Care Home, Morgantown, WV with family by her side. She entered WVU Hospice care after suddenly being diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer. She spent ten days valiantly hanging on to the life she loved, cheerfully refusing to believe it...

Lora Michele Casto

Lora Michele Casto

Sep 22, 2023

Lora Michele Casto, 26, gained her heavenly angel wings on September 22, 2023.

Lora was born on June 9, 1997 to Roberta Jean Miller and the late Jason Casto Sr.

Lora was in an accident on April 11, 2014 that left her with a severe TBI that left her bedridden. Lora fought hard and long....

Larry Womack

Larry Womack

Sep 21, 2023

Larry Allan Womack, 73, of Liberty passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born August 2, 1950 in Putnam County a son of the late James Clarkston and Helen Frances (Meadows) Womack.

Larry is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kim (French) Womack; sister Bonnie Beard; stepchildren...

Keith Raines

Keith Raines

Sep 20, 2023

Charles Keith Raines, 78, of Millwood, WV passed away peacefully at home like he wanted surrounded by his family on September 20, 2023.

He was a loved meat cutter for close to 40 years at the Big R Supermarket and then went to Food Fair in Ravenswood. He was a good Christian man. He was born to...

William  Thomas  Goodson

William Thomas Goodson

Sep 20, 2023

William Thomas “Tom” Goodson, 77, of the Tug Fork community, Ripley, WV passed away September 20, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV following an extended bout of health problems. He was born June 3, 1946 in Charleston, WV to the late James Edward and Edna (Hatcher) Goodson. In addition to his parents Tom was preceded in...

Patricia "Trish" Crihfield

Patricia "Trish" Crihfield

Sep 20, 2023

Patricia “Trish” Sharon Crihfield, 71, of Kenna passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

Trish was born October 5, 1951 in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Uriel and Nellie Asbury McClanahan. Trish was an animal lover who especially loved her dogs as well as working with flowers.

Trish...

Isaiah Barker

Isaiah Barker

Sep 18, 2023

Isaiah Buddy Jo Barker, 20, of Whitesville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2023.

Isaiah was a coal miner by trade and enjoyed basketball, playing Xbox and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kaden Barker; grandfather Buddy Buzzard; grandmother Kay Buzzard and an uncle Jamie Buzzard.

Isaiah is survived...

Jennings Kenneth Anderson

Jennings Kenneth Anderson

Sep 17, 2023

Jennings Kenneth Anderson, 67, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 2, 1956 at Gay, WV a son of the late Herman and Ada Irene Price Anderson. Jennings enjoyed hunting as well as just being outside. He will be remembered by his family for always tinkering or working...

Michael  Brian Gibson

Michael Brian Gibson

Sep 12, 2023

Michael Brian Gibson, 64 of Parkersburg, passed away September 12, 2023 at The Arbors of Pomeroy following an extended illness.

He was born May 6, 1959 in Ronceverte, WV, son of the late Earl and Jeanette Faye Perry Gibson. He was a construction worker by trade and loved all animals, especially dogs. He also enjoyed traveling and...

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