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James E. Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Charles  L. Bowles

Charles L. Bowles

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...

Raymond  Perry

Raymond Perry

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...

Frances L. White

Frances L. White

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...

Trissa May White

Trissa May White

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...

Brownie Beegle

Brownie Beegle

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...

Justine  Easter

Justine Easter

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...

Lowell Travis Parsons

Lowell Travis Parsons

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...

Richard J. Mills

Richard J. Mills

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....

Wendy Diane Reynolds

Wendy Diane Reynolds

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),...

Janet Lee Williams

Janet Lee Williams

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...

Roxanne Sowards

Roxanne Sowards

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,...

Stephanie Shawn  Casto

Stephanie Shawn Casto

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...

Dr. Christopher Todd Short

Dr. Christopher Todd Short

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...

Janet Lee French

Janet Lee French

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...

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