Ruth Bowman
Jul 6, 2023
Ruth Frances (Fisher) Bowman, 85, of Statts Mills passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
Ruth was born March 13, 1938 at Statts Mills, a daughter of the late Denny Franklin and Wilma Annabelle (Fields) Fisher. Ruth enjoyed going to church at Prayer and Faith Church in Ripley and singing gospel music. She also...
Keith Allan Barker
Jul 5, 2023
Keith Allan Barker, 65, of Charleston passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Keith was born January 23, 1958 in Charleston, the youngest son of Clyde and Eunice Virginia Barker.
In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by brothers Raymond and James and a sister, Janet....
Sherri F. Hutchinson
Jun 30, 2023
Sherri Fay Hutchinson, 68 of Ripley, passed away June 30, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.
She was born December 29, 1954 in South Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Hobert and Norma Zirkle Crum. She obtained her BS Degree in Botany from Marshall University in 1976 and an MS Degree in Forestry Protection from...
Stephen R. Pursley
Jun 27, 2023
Stephen Russell Pursley, 41 of Palestine, Wirt County, WV, passed away unexpectantly on June 27, 2023 at his home.
He was born November 26, 1981 in Parkersburg, son of Joyce McCoy Pursley and the late Andrew M. Pursley. He enjoyed riding his Harley and traveling and spending time with his dogs. He was an Ironworker by trade....
Debbie Lynn Knuckles
Jun 27, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Lynn (Wright) Knuckles, 64, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
She was born April 1, 1959 in Ripley a daughter of the late Darrell “Guy” and Gladys (Lanham) Wright. Debbie was very talented with a crochet needle and was a wonderful cook. She was a very devoted mother and wife and will be...
Thomas J. Davis
Jun 27, 2023
Thomas Jefferson Davis, 68 of Ripley, passed away June 27, 2023.
He was born January 5, 1955 in Kittaning, PA, son of Diadem Richards Davis and the late Max Davis. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, socializing and setting off fireworks.
In addition to his mother, Diadem Davis, he is survived by his wife of 50 years,...
Jason Lee Stoffel
Jun 24, 2023
Jason Lee Stoffel, 44, of Ravenswood passed away June 24, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital.
He was born December 31, 1978 in Charleston, WV son of Diane (Brown) Stoffel Randolph and the late Earl Stoffel Sr. Jason was a Christian by faith and loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding ATVs....
Roscoe E. Hazelwood
Jun 24, 2023
Roscoe Eugene Hazelwood, 48 of Ripley, passed away June 24, 2023 at his home following a sudden illness.
He was born April 25, 1975 in Charleston, son of Edna Marie Thomas Powell and the late Roscoe E. Hazelwood Sr. He was a Christian by faith and loved spending time with family. Roscoe enjoyed going to auctions, working...
Gene Groves
Jun 23, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Carroll Groves, 76, of Ripley passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House with his family by his side.
Gene was born October 12, 1946 in Sissonville, WV a son of the late French and Opal Westfall Groves.
Gene worked for Columbia Gas with 42 years of service before his retirement....
David Kyle Wilson
Jun 22, 2023
David Kyle Wilson, 63, of Parkersburg passed away June 22, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center under the loving care of Amedysis Hospice.
David was born June 1, 1960 in Fairmont and is the son of Ida (Haught) Wilson and the late Edwin Kyle Wilson.
In addition to his mother, Ida K. Wilson, of Cedar...
Ned Zander Sizemore
Jun 21, 2023
Ned Zander Sizemore (90) of Cottageville, WV peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Ned was born on November 7, 1932, to Lambert Luther and Goldie Dorsey Sizemore (Hershberger) in Widen, WV. Ned attended Clay County High School. He was drafted into the United States Army April 1953. In his service role of Private First Class,...
Barbara Kay Skeen
Jun 19, 2023
Barbara Kay Skeen, 64 of Evans, passed away June 19, 2023 at Charleston Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 13, 1959 in Gay, WV, daughter of the late Glen and Genevieve Jones Chancey. Barbara was a homemaker and caregiver and was very compassionate to everyone and her dogs and cats. In her younger years she liked to...
Robert "Bobby" Martin
Jun 18, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Eugene Martin, 80, of Kenna passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Charleston General Hospital.
Bobby was born in Kanawha County on June 14, 1943 to Kathleen Martin. Bobby loved to work on cars and go out riding around. He also enjoyed hunting until his health wouldn’t allow him.
Bobby is survived by...
Janet Elaine Sams
Jun 17, 2023
Janet Elaine Sams, 68, of Ripley passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her home following and extended illness.
She was born February 8, 1955 in Virginia, a daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Davis) Miller. In addition to her parents Janet was preceded in death by siblings Ernie, Joe, Danny, Ronnie, Julie, Norma Jean, Shelia...
Patricia Dawn Crockett
Jun 16, 2023
Patricia Dawn Crockett, 28 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Ripley passed away June 16, 2023.
She was born June 14, 1995 in Ripley, WV, daughter of Donald “Davy” and Patricia Thaxton Crockett. She was a 2013 graduate of Ripley High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from West Virginia State University in Social Work in...
Pamela Jo Morgan
Jun 15, 2023
Pamela Sypolt Morgan, 65 of Sandyville, passed away June 15, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.
Pam was born August 30, 1957 in Kingwood, Preston Co., WV daughter of the late Todd Sypolt and Grace Phillips Weter. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her...
Evelyn Mae Carpenter
Jun 12, 2023
Evelyn Mae (Casto) Anderson Carpenter, 93 of Ripley, passed away June 12, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley.
She was born April 12, 1930 in Belgrove, WV, daughter of the late Luster and Dessie Hatcher Casto. She was a kind and funny woman who loved the Lord God and her family. She attended Grasslick Baptist Church,...
Margo Hatcher
Jun 12, 2023
Margo Hatcher, 81, of Ripley passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home following an extended illness.
Margo was born July 27, 1941 in Roane County a daughter of the late Audith and Velma Hart Cobb.
She is survived by her daughter Jodi Keiffer; grandchildren Nathan Douglas Kibodeaux and Kaitlyn Taylor Riley; great-grandchildren Keifer...
William "Bill" Casto
Jun 9, 2023
William Jeffrey “Bill” Casto, 66 of Ripley, passed away June 9, 2023, at Thomas Memorial Hospital following an unexpected illness. Bill was born September 16, 1956, Ripley, WV, son of Lois and William E. Casto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sydnie Johnson, and brother-in-law, Nelson Toler.
Bill is survived...
Gail Stalnaker
Jun 2, 2023
G. Gail Stalnaker, 73 of Ripley, passed away June 2, 2023 in Charleston Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit following an extended illness.
Gail was born June 12, 1949 in Charleston, daughter of the late Gerald R. and Earlene Good Milam. She was a homemaker and loved being with her family.
She is survived by her daughters,...
