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...
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...
