Todd Gillespie
Sep 12, 2023
Robert Todd Gillespie, 55 of Cottageville, passed away September 12, 2023.
Todd was born August 31, 1968 in Charleston, son of Carolyn Sue Wells Starcher and the late William Gillespie. Todd served his country in the US Navy. He worked as a Long Haul Trucker and also worked in the Oil Fields. He was known for his...
Herman "Buddy" Woodrum
Sep 9, 2023
Herman “Buddy” Woodrum, 87, of Bainbridge, formerly of Ripley, WV, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 3-4 p.m., and the funeral service will immediately follow at 4:00 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Perrine will officiate. Interment with Military Rites provided by the CPL. Walter L. Mann...
Lanny Franklin Fisher
Sep 9, 2023
Lanny Franklin Fisher, 84, of Kenna, WV departed this life on September 9, 2023.
Lanny worked at True Temper in Charleston and retired from Big Sandy Furniture in 2004. Lanny was a member of Emma Chapel United Methodist Church in Liberty and the Liberty Lions Club.
Lanny was preceded in death by his parents, Troy...
Richard Dale Adams Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
Richard Dale Adams, Jr. 51, of Evans, West Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley,West Virginia after a long illness.
Richard (Junior) was born August 28, 1972 to the late Richard “D” Adams, Sr., and Deborah Kay Berkhemer Adams of South Bloomfield, Ohio....
Charles Lee Morrison
Sep 5, 2023
Charles Lee Morrison, 76 of Kenna, passed away September 5, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born September 9, 1946 in Charleston, son of the late Dempsey and Hattie Parsons Morrison. Charles worked as a Welder and Fabricator by trade. He was a faith based man who cared for his family and...
Steven Harpold
Sep 1, 2023
After a short illness, Stephen Keith Harpold, 76 of Ripley, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. One of seven children, he was born March 10, 1947 to parents W.D. and Anna (Hart) Harpold, of Sugar Creek, Charleston, WV. Steve was happily married to his wife Pat Martin Harpold, for 55 years. They were the proud parents of one daughter,...
Mark S. Miller
Sep 1, 2023
Mark Shayne Miller, 73 of Kenna, passed away September 1, 2023 in Charleston General Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1950 in Ward, WV, son of the late Mark and Gilda Miller. He worked as a groundskeeper and enjoyed time on his computer.
He is survived by his sister, Melody Mullins.
In addition...
Helen M. Shamblin
Aug 31, 2023
Helen Shamblin, 77 of Kenna, passed away August 31, 2023 in Charleston General Hospital following a sudden illness.
She was born August 2, 1946 in Charleston, daughter of the late Elmer and Clara Duff. She was a realtor for many years managing Old Colony Realtors. Helen loved life and enjoyed traveling, especially with her family. One of...
Ronald "Ron" Gaskins
Aug 31, 2023
Ronald “Ron” Lane Gaskins, 66, of Evans went to his heavenly home after a short illness surrounded by his loving wife of 23 years and 4 of his 6 children on August 31, 2023.
Ron was born in Weirton, WV on May 22, 1957 to the late Cecil and Bertha Olive (Kimball) Gaskins. Ron retired from Verizon...
Irma M. Gibson
Aug 29, 2023
Irma M. Gibson, 61 of Ripley, passed away on August 29, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following a long illness.
She was born April 26, 1962 in Charleston, daughter of the late Erwin and Kathleen Lacey Rupe. She worked as a waitress and worked hard to support her family.
She is survived by her...
Hoover B. Ayers
Aug 29, 2023
Hoover Badgley Ayers, 94 of Smithville, WV, died August 29, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was born Nov. 7, 1928 the son of the late Bailey Paul and Avis Fern Elder Ayers. Hoover was born the day Herbert Hoover was put in as president and was named for him. He worked for Kaiser Aluminum for...
Bobby L. Skeen
Aug 29, 2023
Bobby Lee Skeen, 77 of Cottageville passed away August 29, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV.
He was born March 2, 1946 in Gay, WV son of the Norman and Twyla Blaine Skeen. He served his country in the US Army and served in the Vietnam Conflict. Following his time in the Military he worked...
Virginia "Jenny" Carnell
Aug 27, 2023
“…the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:6-7
Virginia Mae (Gandee) Carnell, of Kenna passed away August 27, 2023, at the tender age of 91 years, 7 months and 3 days.
Jenny was born...
Jason M. Casto
Aug 26, 2023
Jason Mitchell Casto Sr., 51 of Kenna, passed away August 26, 2023.
He was born June 30, 1972 in Ripley, son of the late Robert E. and Cheri Ann Crihfield Casto. Jason was self employed and worked in the Asphalt Industry. Other than family, his greatest joy was fishing. He also enjoyed working on cars, woodworking and...
Dana E. Whited
Aug 26, 2023
Dana E. Whited Jr. 69 of Ripley, passed away August 26, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
Dana was born December 19, 1953 in Belgrove, Jackson County, son of the late Dana E. and Orthalee Anderson Whited. He was a CNA and started his career at Jackson General Hospital and retired from CAMC. Dana enjoyed collecting knives and...
Wade T. Fields
Aug 26, 2023
Wade Travis Fields, 50 of Leroy, WV passed away unexpectantly at his home on August 26, 2023.
He was born April 15, 1973 in Charleston, son of Anthony Fields and Rosanna Tate. He was a Cable Splicer for Frontier Communications. Wade enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived...
Kelly Renee Haynes
Aug 25, 2023
Kelly Renee (Landis) Haynes, 45, of Mt. Alto passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her home.
She was born July 22, 1978 in Point Pleasant, a daughter of Carolyn Kisner and the late Larry Landis. Kelly enjoyed playing on her cell phone and loved spending time with her family.
Kelly is survived by her...
Shirley J. Westfall
Aug 18, 2023
Shirley Jean Westfall, 75 of Statts Mill passed away August 18, 2023 in Mountainview Care Center following a long illness.
She was born July 23, 1948 in Ripley, daughter of the late Ray and Violet Parsons Fields. Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flowers. Her greatest joy was taking care of her family and...
Darrell Franklin Casto
Aug 17, 2023
Darrell Franklin Casto, 79, of Ripley went to his heavenly home after a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Darrell was born October 20, 1943 to the late Warren and Myrtle (Monday) Casto of Goldtown. Darrell was an entrepreneur who together with his former wife owned Casto Auto Parts,...
Benjamin Michael Hudson
Aug 15, 2023
Benjamin Michael Hudson, 33, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from his home in Sandyville, WV. He was a humorous, loving son. He is survived by Michael and Robin Hudson (parents), Kayla Sue (Fiancé), Kieran and Kazden (sons), Brandy Caltrider (sister), Christian Caltrider (nephew), and Jonathan Caltrider (brother for life).
He had...
