William "Bill" Ohse
Aug 12, 2023
William Isaiah “Bill” Ohse, 84, of Ripley passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Bill was born August 16, 1938 in Ravenswood to the late William James and Austa Heater Ohse. Bill was an entrepreneur who owned and operated several businesses including a heating, cooling and plumbing business, the Downtowner Restaurant,...
Kaden L. Barker
Aug 5, 2023
Kaden Barker passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2023.
He loved to hunt and fish, he always loved to make everyone who he met laugh and always lit up a room when he walked in.
He is proceeded in death by his (Grandfather) Buddy Buzzard, (Grandmother) Kay Buzzard, an (Uncle) Jamie Buzzard, (Aunt) Laura Barker....
Betty Ellen Paul
Aug 3, 2023
Betty Ellen Paul, 93 of Ripley, daughter of the late Velma Tincher and Claude Tincher, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023 in UNC Hospital in Hillsborough, North Carolina where she has been staying with her niece, Anita and Doug Moats since August 2019.
Betty was born January 5, 1930 in Hurricane, WV. Betty...
Evelyn Jean Parsons
Aug 3, 2023
Evelyn Jean Parsons, 83, of Ripley passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Evelyn was born July 21, 1940 in Sissonville a daughter of the late Denver Glenn and Dorothy Mae (Jones) Burdette. Evelyn’s door was always open and loved a house full of people and loved cooking for anyone that would show up....
Erman G. Lupardus
Aug 2, 2023
Erman Gail Lupardus, 92, of Gandeeville passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home.
He was born July 20, 1931 in Roane County, a son of the late Alva and Mary (Westfall) Lupardus. Erman moved to Cleveland, OH to work in the steel mills for 30 years before he retired. Following retirement, he moved back to...
Jo Ann "Jo" Long
Aug 1, 2023
Jo Ann “Jo” Long, 88 of Kenna, passed away August 1, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.
She was born June 8, 1935 in Charleston, daughter of the late Henry and Lilly Proctor Patton. She owned and managed the Stop and Shop in Goldtown for 25 years and was a homemaker....
Edward "Ed" Frazier
Aug 1, 2023
Edward “Ed” Clifton Frazier, 75, of Cottageville passed away Monday, August 1, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
He was born March 30, 1948 in Charleston, WV. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as a truck driver and an auctioneer.
Ed is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joyce...
Rhys David Adams
Jul 28, 2023
Rhys David Adams, 54 of Gay, passed away July 27, 2023 at his home.
He was born July 6, 1969 in Strasburg, PA, son of the late David and Carole Scott Adams. He was a Truck Driver by trade and was a gunsmith and enjoyed hunting. He enjoyed spending time with friends and going on four- wheeler...
Gary L. Pritt
Jul 27, 2023
Gary Lee Pritt, 72 of Given, WV, passed away July 27, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV following an extended illness.
Gary was born October 26, 1950 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Roy and Kathleen Smith Pritt. He was a graduate of South High School in Columbus, Ohio and has always worked since his...
Lorene L. Casto
Jul 26, 2023
Lorene Lee Casto, 73 of Ripley, passed away July 26, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
She was born January 18, 1950 in Jackson County, daughter of the late Fred Price and Emma Fields Price Hartley. She worked as a waitress for many years and was a Christian by faith. Her greatest joys were spending time with...
Betty L. Kerns
Jul 25, 2023
Betty L. Kerns, 85, of Sandyville, WV went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2023.
Betty was born April 24, 1938 in Jackson County. She was a pastor’s wife for 55 years. During this time, she took her life as a Pastor’s wife very faithfully. Betty’s smile brought joy and love to everyone that she...
Arthur "Sugie" Miller
Jul 24, 2023
Arthur Ray “Sugie” Miller, 64, of Given passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
He was born October 29, 1958 in Ripley, WV a son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Davis) Miller. He worked as a derrickhand in the oil and gas industry and enjoyed hunting and decorating for Christmas.
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Jonathan Daniel Cummings
Jul 22, 2023
Jonathan Daniel Cummings, 43, of Point Pleasant, WV left his earthly home for his eternal home on Saturday, July 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. He passed at home on the farm with his loving family by his side.
Jonathan was born January 31, 1980 in Ripley, WV to parents Danny and Connie (Jeffries) Cummings....
Dr. Ali H. Morad
Jul 20, 2023
Dr. Ali Haji Morad, 92 of Ripley, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Ravenswood Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.
Dr. Morad was born June 10, 1931 in Tehran, Iran, son of the late Abbas Haji-Morad and Kobra Haji Hgha Morad. Dr. Morad was a well respected and loved Surgeon for over 50...
Linda M. Donohew
Jul 20, 2023
Linda Madalene (King) Donohew, 77 of Evans passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born April 25, 1946 in Evans, daughter of the late Harold and Addy Madalene Kay King. In life she enjoyed gardening, sewing and pets of all kinds especially horses. In her past she loved...
Ronnie Sheets
Jul 18, 2023
Ronnie Sheets, 61, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born October 4, 1961 in Kanawha County, a son of the late Leslie and Kathleen Belle (Godbey) Sheets. Ronnie retired from the WV Department of Highways following many years of service. Ronnie enjoyed woodworking, hunting and...
Carl "Doug" Compston
Jul 14, 2023
Carl Douglas “Doug” Compston, 72 of Sandyville, passed away July 14, 2023 in Ravenswood Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.
He was born August 16, 1950 in Parkersburg, son of the late Carl and Ella Laughlin Compston. He was a 1968 graduate of Ravenswood High School where he played football and track. He worked...
Steven Wade White
Jul 12, 2023
Steven Wade White, 58, of Kenna entered into eternal peace with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 12 after a courageous battle with cancer. Steven passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. His family loved and adored him.
He is preceeded in death by his loving grandmother, Sybil Davis and grandparents, Cecil and Violet White.
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Deloris Jean Payne
Jul 10, 2023
Deloris Jean Payne, 79 of Leon, passed away July 10, 2023 at home following an extended illness.
She was born August 20, 1943 in Kentuck, WV, daughter of the late Warren Hoyt and Liddie Faber Miller. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, gardening, genealogy and spending time with her family.
She is survived by...
Lori D. Mckee
Jul 10, 2023
Lori Danielle (Robinson) McKee, 49 of Ripley, passed away July 10, 2023 at her home following an extended illness surrounded by her family.
She was born May 30, 1974 in Parkersburg, daughter of Lando Robinson and the late Vicki VanScoy Robinson. Lori lived life to the fullest and loved to cook, read, exercise, especially running and yoga...
