Obituary Listing

Jun 11, 2025

Cecil "Clyde" Peters, 104, of Ripley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Clyde was born December 14, 1920 in Eunice, WV, a son of the late Cecil and Ina Mae (Curry) Peters.

In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his beloved wife June Peters; brothers Glenn Peters,...

Jun 8, 2025

Clarence Eugene Crihfield, 88, of Ripley passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

Clarence was born January 30, 1937 in Okeechobee, FL a son of the late William Ernest and Esta Mae (Hatcher) Crihfield.

Clarence was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked...

Jun 6, 2025

Gary Alan Barnard, 68, of Goldtown, WV, and formerly of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara; his sons, David Plantz (wife Brooke) of Denver, CO, and John Barnard (wife Brittany) of Morgantown, WV; and his cherished...

Jun 5, 2025

Steven Craig Koontz, 60, of Ripley, passed peacefully in his sleep on the 5th day of June 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 23 years, Michelle Koontz, daughter Elizabeth, and stepsons Daniel and Samuel Parsons. He is also survived by his mother, Bonnie Koontz, brother Chris Koontz, sister-in-law Meredith Koontz, nephews Isaac, Ethan...

May 30, 2025

Brenda Joyce (Cummings) Stalnaker, 76, of Ripley passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston.

Brenda was born September 11, 1948 in Charleston, a daughter of the late John Franklin Cummings Sr. and Freda Mae (Skeen) Cummings. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by brothers John Franklin “Frank” Cummings...

May 29, 2025

Gary Keith Anderson, 68 of Vienna, WV, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

Gary was born June 1, 1956 in Elyria, Ohio, son of the late Laco and Mary Katheryn Gorrell Anderson. Most of Gary’s life was spent in Jackson County. He was a graduate of Ravenswood High...

May 26, 2025

Johnie B. Rhodes, 77 of Kenna, passed away May 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House following an extended illness.

He was born December 24, 1947 in Gandeeville, Roane County, WV, son of the late Jim and Hazel Raines Rhodes. Johnie was a Farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially squirrel hunting. He was a Christian and attended...

May 22, 2025

Reba “Jean” Starcher, 77 years of Ripley, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2025.

She will be lovingly remembered by her 2 sons Roger(Magda) and Rodney(Nicky); 3 grandchildren Brayden, Jillian, and Liliana; 1 sister Ruth Owens, and numerous family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 19, 2025

Brenda Joyce Folden, 82, of Ravenswood passed away peacefully Monday, May 19, 2025 at Miletree Center in Spencer

Brenda was born July 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Donald Wilson and Helen Campbell. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a son Steven Wayne Wilson; grandson Justin Joe Hafer and brother Arnold...

May 17, 2025

Mary Frances (Kerns) Casto, 93, of Leroy passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born June 16, 1931 at Sandyville, a daughter of the late Ace and Verna (Snyder) Kerns.

Mary’s greatest joy in life was her family. She not only loved to take care of her...

May 11, 2025

Quentin T. Balser, 93, of Ripley passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Ripley following an extended illness.

He was born December 7, 1931 to the late Kermit and Theo (Litton) Balser in the Ripley area. Quentin was a 1950 graduate of Ripley High School and remained a lifetime Vikings sports fan attending all sporting events with...

Apr 30, 2025

Evalina June (Casto) Young, 91, of Sandyville passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 27, 1933 at Belgrove, WV a daughter of the late Artist Lee and Martha Matilda (Fields) Casto. Evalina was women of many talents and enjoyed sewing, upholstery work, playing the piano and singing. She...

Apr 24, 2025

Ann K. Curry, 91, of Sandyville, WV passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg.

Ann was born September 2, 1933 in Sandyville, a daughter of the late Charles Ross and Ada (Hardesty) Kent. Ann was known for her good cooking and baking skills. She was also a gardener, especially when it came to...

Apr 22, 2025

Kathy Elaine (Burnem) Greathouse, 65, of Portland, OH passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Jackson General Hospital.

Kathy was born February 23, 1960 in Ripley, WV a daughter of the late Geroge and Opal (Miller) Burnem. Kathy was a housewife who loved taking care of her home. She also loved spending time with her family and...

Apr 19, 2025

Terry Lynn Wolford, 71, of Sandyville, WV departed this life at her home, surrounded by family, friends, and love, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. For nearly 12 months to the day, she fought a fierce, private battle with the most positive attitude and will to live. None of us who witnessed her courage and strength will soon forget how...

Apr 19, 2025

Ruth Ann (Bennett) Starcher, 81 of Liberty, entered into her Heavenly home on April 19, 2025.

Ruth Ann retired from Sweetbriar Assisted Living as a Certified Dietary Manager in 2018. She was a member of the Allens Fork Community Church, Sissonville, WV

She was born August 31, 1943 in Charleston, daughter of the late Roy...

Apr 18, 2025

Carolyn June Acree passed away on April 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1939 up Turtle Creek in Boone County, WV to Bethel and Mabel Barker. Carolyn graduated from Scott High School in 1957 and soon after became a Navy wife when she married Phillip Earl Acree...

Apr 18, 2025

Jacqueline Gay “Jackie” Fisher, 90 of Goldtown, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, at her home, following a short illness. Jackie was born October 11, 1934 on Heizer Creek in Putnam County, WV to the late Denver and Juanita Fisher.

Jackie was a 1953 graduate of Sissonville High School....

Apr 12, 2025

Fred Nutter of Evans, WV went to be with with Lord on April 12, 2025.

2 Corinthians 5:8: “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Fred was born May 1, 1933 in Charleston to the late Lonnie and Mamie (Johnson) Nutter....

Apr 12, 2025

They say everyone’s life is made up of two dates and a dash. The first date tells of when you entered this world and the second of when you left it behind. The real story, though, lies within the dash.

On February 17, 1964, John Kevin McGinley was born in Charleston, WV, to the late Charles “Skip”...