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...
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...
