Douglas W. Withrow
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....
Bernard A. Lockhart
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.
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Linda Westfall
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...
Robert L. Parsons
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...
Tressie M. Sturm
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...
John E. Petty
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...
Marjory Cleo Tanner
Jan 31, 2024
Marjory Cleo (Wilson) Tanner, 73 of Ravenswood, passed away January 31, 2024 at Charleston Memorial Hospital.
Marjory, known by many as Marge or Margie gained her angel wings after a short term illness. Marge was originally from Roane County, WV, where she owned and operated her own family restaurant known as Ma-Mar Restaurant.
Margie moved...
Danita Easter
Jan 27, 2024
Danita Easter,80, of Ripley passed away peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Blounts Creek, NC
Danita was born August 5, 1943 at Pikeville, KY to the late Robert and Junie Belle (Mullins) Steele.
Danita enjoyed collecting penguins of all sizes, was an avid reader, and was an animal lover...
Jeanne Casto
Jan 26, 2024
Katherine Jean Casto, 91 of Ripley, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2024 following an extended illness.
Jeanne was born September 20, 1932 in Ripley, daughter of the late Hoyt Glen and Ola Bernice Bever Slaven. She was a very caring and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Jeanne was a member of the...
John P. Bourgeois
Jan 25, 2024
John Paul Bourgeois, 72, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2024, at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly, Ohio.
John was born in 1951, the son of Paul F. and Faye Hall Bourgeois. He was a 1969 graduate of Ripley High School and a 1970 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College. He...
Brandy Tiffany Parsons
Jan 23, 2024
Brandy Tiffany Parsons, 44, of Evans passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
She was born June 28, 1979 at Martin, Kentucky a daughter of Eddie Sexton and Tonya (Salisbury) Hall. Brandy previously worked as a medical assistant before becoming a full-time mom to her quadruplet girls which her world revolved around, and she loved dearly....
Alvina Faith Brabham
Jan 23, 2024
Alvina Faith Brabham, 75 of Gay, WV, passed away January 23, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, following a brief illness.
She was born October 3, 1948 in Grafton, WV.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, John Brabham; daughter, Erica (Plesco) Sherman; step son Jason Dwayne Brabham; brother, Melvin Mayle.
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Dale L. Griffith
Jan 21, 2024
Dale Leon Griffith, 86, of Sandyville, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Dale was born on June 6, 1937 at Sandyville, a son of the late Lester Glenn and Eleanor (Kelbaugh) Griffith.
Dale retired from Century Aluminum after many years of service. Dale stayed very...
Virginia Lynn Hammond
Jan 20, 2024
Virginia Lynn Hammond, 57 of Ripley, passed away January 20, 2024 in Encompass Health Care in Parkersburg following an extended illness.
She was born July 21, 1966 in Ripley, daughter of the late Kenneth and Mildred Parsons Hammond. She was an amazing mother and grandmother and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family.
She...
Karen Lynn Engle
Jan 20, 2024
Karen Waybright Engle, 75 of Leroy, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital following a sudden illness.
She was born May 8, 1948, in Ripley, daughter of the late Boyd and Doris Hood Waybright. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, playing bingo, sewing and her pets.
She is...
Peggy Jean Ray
Jan 19, 2024
Peggy Jean Ray, 89 of Kenna, passed away January 19, 2024 at Mountain View Health Care in Ripley.
She was born October 19, 1934 in Charleston, daughter of the late William and Thelma Clendenin Hall. She retired from Union Carbide with 20 years of service.
She is survived by her sons, Bob (Kathy) Ray and...
Bellamy Faythe Carpenter
Jan 18, 2024
Bellamy Faythe Carpenter, infant daughter of Matthew and A.J. White Carpenter entered in to heaven on January 18, 2024 and is in the arms of Jesus.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers and sister, Jacob, Riley, Hunter Carpenter and Peyton Carpenter; grandparents Wendy White and Joy Carpenter; uncles and aunts, Ethan (Kayla)...
Roger "Buck" Milam
Jan 18, 2024
Roger Dale “Buck” Milam, 79 of Romance, passed away January 18, 2024 at his home following a sudden illness.
Buck was born February 26, 1944 in Romance, son of the late Hansel and Audrey Lanham Milam. He served his country in the United States Army and was a Mechanic. He also enjoyed farming.
He is...
Daniel Myers
Jan 15, 2024
Daniel Joseph Myers, 72, of Kenna passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.
He was born September 6, 1951 in Charleston, a son of the late Gordon and Omie (Pauley) Myers. Daniel retired from Ravenswood Polymers after many years of service. He enjoyed watching westerns and sports and birdwatching all the different birds that...
Clifton G. Hitt
Jan 14, 2024
Clifton G. Hitt, 83, of Ripley passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.
Cliff was born May 14, 1940 at Morgantown the only child of the late Les and Edith (Malone) Hitt. Cliff proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years where he would retire as a...
