Ervil E. Mckemy
Jan 8, 2023
Ervil E. McKemy, 88, of Beaver, West Virginia passed peacefully and went to be with his Lord and with his sweetheart, Carol Sue, on January 8, 2023 at Bowers Hospice, Beckley, following a long illness. He was formerly a resident of Kenna, WV but had been residing with his daughter, Debbie, for the last several years following the illness...
Ernie Miller
Jan 6, 2023
Ernest Eugene Miller, 68, or Ripley passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hopsital in Morgantown.
He was born March 22, 1954 in Salem, Ohio a son of the late Arthur Eugene and Elizabeth Davis Miller. Ernie served his country in the U.S. Navy and would work for many years driving trucks. He also enjoyed...
Reanay Hankins
Jan 5, 2023
Reanay Hankins, 47, of Kenna passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Reanay was born September 29, 1975 in Bluefield, WV a daughter of the late Joe Hankins and Vivian Bernice Matney. In addition to her parents Reanay was preceded in death by her son, Caleb Ariel Watson-Hankins and her grandma Nellie Luvada Counts.
Reanay...
Rosemarie Dubites
Jan 5, 2023
Rosemarie Dubites, 88 of Ripley, passed away January 5, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born September 3, 1934 in Windsor Heights, WV, daughter of the late William Plisko and Helen Rudinsky. Rosemarie was a 1957 graduate of Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing and in 1982 she obtained a BS Degree from...
Edward Dale Huffman
Jan 5, 2023
Edward Dale Huffman, 72 of Ripley, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born August 1, 1950 in Clover, Roane County, son of the late Carlis Huffman and Irene Huffman Summers. He served his country in the US Army and worked as a carpenter and also on oil...
Loretta June Harrison
Jan 3, 2023
Loretta June Harrison, 81 of Kenna, passed away January 3, 2023 in Charleston General Hospital following a long illness.
She was born November 30, 1941 in Kenna, daughter of the late Ishel and Doshie Sigmon Harrison. She loved to color, go out to eat and shopping. She collected jewelry and loved polishing her nails.
She...
Michael L. "Rube" Ruben
Jan 2, 2023
His name was Michael Lee Ruben, but he was affectionately known as “Rube.”
A lifelong resident of Ripley, Rube received his heavenly wings on January 2, 2023.
He was a man of faith, who loved his family dearly and the countless friends he gained throughout his wonderful life.
He was born on June...
Deborah Ann Clendenin
Jan 2, 2023
Deborah Ann Clendenin, 72, of Ripley passed away Monday, Janauary 2, 2023 following an extended illness.
She was born October 31, 1950 in Spencer, a daughter of the late John and Hazel Seaman. Debbie worked for 40 years at the law office of Goodwin and Goodwin. She loved taking care of her family and following them in...
Matt Ghee
Dec 30, 2022
Matt Wayne Ghee, 60, of Sandyville, WV passed away December 30, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA from injuries sustained in a fire.
He was born August 30, 1962 in Montgomery, WV, son of the late Billy and Doris (Thomas) Ghee. For many years Matt worked in both the furniture and plumbing industries. He loved being outdoors, doing anything...
Larry Mack
Dec 29, 2022
Larry Dean Mack, 80, of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on December 29th, 2022 surrounded by family at home.
He was born July 22nd, 1942 in Putney, WV to the late William and Helen Mack and graduated from DuPont High School in 1960. Larry was a US Army veteran, honorably serving from 1961 to...
Naomi Mccrady
Dec 28, 2022
Velva Naomi McCrady, 90 of Sandyville, passed away December 28, 2022 at the home of her daughter following a long illness.
Naomi was born September 14, 1932 in Kenna, WV, daughter of the late W.O. and Elva Jane Gandee. She was a 1951 graduate of Gilmore High School and worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Robert...
Barbara Anderson
Dec 28, 2022
Barbara Brown (Gilbert) Anderson, 87, of Ripley went to her heavenly home on December 28, 2022.
Mom had many names: Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Barb, Teacher, Nurse, Song leader, Choir Director, Mentor, Friend, Colleague and Confidant. These are definitely all hats that she wore but we knew and loved her as BeBe. She...
Bobby Junior Adkins
Dec 27, 2022
Bobby Junior Adkins, 84, formerly of Ripley passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home surrounded by family.
He was born August 12, 1938 in Spurlockville, WV, a son of the late Allie and Roy Adkins. He was raised in Boone County and spent his adult life in Jackson County, with his late wife Shirley Ann Adkins....
Rachel Jane Fisher
Dec 25, 2022
Rachel Jane Fisher, 44, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home.
Rachel was born March 24, 1978 in Ripley a daughter of Donna Nichols Hall and the late Bob Matics. Rachel loved cooking, baking and canning as well as her animals, especially her chickens.
In addition to her mother Donna, Rachel...
Emory Quentin Adkins
Dec 24, 2022
Emory Quentin Adkins, 78, of Ravenswood passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
He was born March 11, 1944 in Madison, WV a son of the late Roy and Allie Vanatter Adkins. In his spare time Emory enjoyed fishing as well as tending to the flowers around his house.
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Debra Ellen Clarkson
Dec 24, 2022
Debra Ellen Kelly Clarkson of Ripley, WV departed from earth to her heavenly home on December 23, 2022 after her long battle with chronic osteomyelitis of the spine. All are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life service on Friday December 30th at 2pm held at Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the...
Judith Ann Williams
Dec 21, 2022
Judith Ann Williams, 78, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Cedar Ridge Center in Charleston.
She was born April 28, 1944 in Charleston a daughter of the late Henry David and Ruby Ellen (Peavley) Cox. Judith was a nurse for 15 years and worked for CAMC Hospitals.
She is survived by her...
Norma Jean Keefer
Dec 18, 2022
Norma Jean (Eutsey) Keefer, 80, of Kenna went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital.
She was born October 1, 1942 in Wooddale, PA, a daughter of the late Ray Daniel and Mary Alverda Jones Eutsey. Prior to having children, Norma worked as a secretary at Connellsville Senior High...
Helen Irene Preston
Dec 16, 2022
Helen Irene Preston, 74 of Ripley, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 16, 2022 following a brief illness.
She was born March 4, 1948 in Pt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Hokey and Kathryn Hammack. She was a graduate of Ripley High School in 1966. She was...
Ronald K. Reynolds
Dec 15, 2022
Ronald K. Reynolds, 88 of Ripley went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 15, 2022.
He was born June 3, 1934 in Sandyville, WV son of the late Kenna E. and Elva Donaldson Reynolds. Ron was a 1952 graduate of Ripley High School where he was a proud member of the...
