James Walker
Dec 6, 2023
James “Jimmy” Allen Walker, 77 of Ripley, passed away December 6, 2023 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born February 27, 1946 in Ripley, son of the late Harold and Elva Payne Walker. He served his country in the US Army and enjoyed walking and watching TV.
In addition to his parents,...
Carolyn Sue Nichols
Dec 6, 2023
Carolyn Sue Nichols, 58, of Leroy passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
She was born November 6, 1965 in Jackson County a daughter of the late Clarence and Lulabell (Hosey) Nichols. Carolyn was a homemaker who also enjoyed working in her garden.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter Jennifer Farrell (Trevor);...
Helen Dorrine Myers
Dec 5, 2023
Helen Dorrine Myers (formerly Stewart, Boggs) of Ripley, WV, age 86, passed away on December 5th, 2023, following an extended illness.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Brigitte E. Lowe (John); four grandchildren who affectionately called her “Nan-Nan”, Jacob Boggs, Daniel Boggs, Laura Boggs Tyson, and Alex Lowe; her loving brother Jack Stewart (her last surviving sibling)...
Robert "Bob" Groves
Dec 3, 2023
Robert “Bob” Dale Groves, 70, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
Bob was born June 18, 1953 in Charleston a son of the late French and Opal (Westfall) Groves. Bob was employed by the WV Department of Highways as an operator and retired after 36 years of service. He...
Emma Mae Murrey
Dec 3, 2023
Emma Mae (Walters) Murrey, 92, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lee County Care and Rehabilitation in Beattyville, KY.
Emma was born May 22, 1931 in Ripley a daughter of the late R.F. and Mattie (Combs) Walters. In addition to her parents Emma was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Bruce...
Norma Jean Fisher
Dec 2, 2023
Norma Jean (Anderson) Fisher, 83, of Gay passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
Norma was born July 27, 1940 on Aplin Ridge to the late Ova and Dora (Jeffries) Anderson. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and reading.
She is survived by her children Robert Fisher and Barb Fields (Jacob)....
Linda Lou Fisher
Nov 23, 2023
Linda Lou Fisher 83 of Gay, WV, departed this earthly world on November 23, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center, Ripley, after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Linda was born June 23, 1940 at Belgrove, Jackson County, the youngest daughter of the late Oshel and Coonie Southall Casto. She retired as a custodian for the West Virginia...
Kent E. Smith
Nov 21, 2023
.Kent Edward Smith, 35, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Mount Alto, passed away with his loved ones by his side on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the result of diabetes and other chronic illnesses. He was wrapped tightly in the love of his family at the home of his grandmother, Dotty Hayes, in Cottageville, where he had been receiving hospice...
Kim Curtis Trussell Sr.
Nov 21, 2023
Kim Curtis Trussell Sr., 63 of Given, WV, passed away November 21, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston
He was born February 17, 1960 the only child of J.W. and Patsy Heine Trussell of Texas. He started his own business and ended up working with Chad Parsons, a man he thought of as a brother. Along with...
Arnold Fields
Nov 20, 2023
Arnold Keith Fields, 75 of Statts Mill passed away November 20, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley following a long illness.
He was born January 8, 1948 in Statts Mill, son of the late Ova and Elva Fisher Fields. Arnold enjoyed trading with people especially guns. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist...
David Wayne Beegle
Nov 19, 2023
David Wayne Beegle, 21 of Sandyville passed away November 19, 2023 following a long illness.
He was born April 10, 2002 in South Charleston, WV. He attended Ripley High School and enjoyed watching TV. David was a former 4-H member and enjoyed showing chickens at the Jackson County Jr. Fair. He attended Mt. Hope Church and loved...
Craig Starcher
Nov 17, 2023
Craig Anthony Starcher, 56, of Spencer passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
Craig was born December 15, 1966 in Charleston a son of Carolyn (Potter) Williams and the late Tony Starcher. In addition to his father, Craig was preceded in death by grandparents Harry Potter and Naoma Fluharty.
Craig...
June Yates
Nov 17, 2023
Zelda June Yates, 91 of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023 at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
June was born April 29, 1932 in Poca, daughter of the late Lewis Wesley and Goldie Cook Rowh. She was a 1950 graduate of Nitro High School and was a...
Kristina Kay Bumpus
Nov 16, 2023
Kristina Kay Bumpus, 72, of Ripley passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospice in Charleston.
Kristina was born January 8, 1951 in Charleston a daughter of the late Wilbur and Ethel (Cantor) Frame. She was formerly employed as an X-Ray tech at Jackson General Hospital. Kristina loved animals, especially horses and her dog, Chachi....
Alonzo Paul Cottrill
Nov 14, 2023
Alonzo Paul Cottrill, 84 of Parkersburg, passed away November 14, 2023 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living Facility, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.
He was born April 17, 1939 in Charleston, son of the late George and Virginia Wiseman Cottrill. He served his country in the US Army and retired as a Fireman with the city of Charleston...
Ruth Irene Kerns
Nov 14, 2023
Ruth Irene Kerns, 85, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
Ruth was born May 25, 1938 in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Ace and Verna (Snyder) Kerns.
Ruth worked for 40 plus years at Casto's Department Store in Ripley where she worked alongside her family and formed...
Asher Dean Sams
Nov 13, 2023
Asher Dean Sams, infant son of Adam Sams and Kaelyn McKenna gained his angel wings on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center.
In addition to his parents Adam and Kaelyn, Asher is survived by grandparents Freda and Larry Sams and Misty and Shawn McKenna; Aunt Anslie Sams; Uncle Levi McKenna and great-grandfather Terry Minney....
Paul Poling
Nov 11, 2023
John Paul Poling, 98, of Ripley, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a brief illness at Jackson General Hospital.
Paul was born January 30, 1925 in Kenna, a son of the late James Benjamin and Ada Earnestine (Skeen) Poling.
Paul was a 1942 graduate of Ripley High...
Edward "Eddie" Cummings
Nov 11, 2023
Edward (Eddie) L. Cummings, 84, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1939, in West Virginia, son of the late Rufas and Luda Cummings.
He retired from the Jackson County School system as a bus mechanic.
Eddie is survived by his sister, Juanita Raines; daughter, Tracy (Mark) Magyar;...
Joyce Marie Williams
Nov 10, 2023
Joyce Marie Tolley Williams 76, passed away on November 10, 2023 after a short courageous bout with cancer. Born June 23, 1947, in Ripley, WV, daughter of the late Estel and Ada Rhodes Tolley.
Joyce graduated from Ripley High School with the class of 1965. She attended Charleston Beauty School and worked in various beauty salons in...
