Obituary Listing

Aug 15, 2025

Betty Irene Fox (Raines), 94, of Ripley entered into Heaven’s gates on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Ravenswood Village.

Betty was born May 19, 1931 in Roane County, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Enid (Bailey) Greathouse.

Betty’s biggest joy was lifting her voice in song for her Lord. She was an amazing cook...

Aug 15, 2025

Robert Lee “Bobby” Woody, 73, of Ripley passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.

Bobby was born September 5, 1951 at Montgomery, WV a son of the late Paul Edward and Jewel (DeMint) Woody.

Bobby always stayed active and could usually be found riding his bicycle throughout Ripley and...

Aug 13, 2025

Norita Richards, 89, of Mount Alto passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 following an extended illness.

She was born, August 17, 1935 at Pennsboro, WV a daughter of the late Alva Seckman and Dorothy Elizabeth (Williamson) McCullough.

Norita was a homemaker who enjoyed listening to music, with her favorite soundtrack being the Sound of Music....

Aug 7, 2025

Carolyn Marie Nickelson,82 of Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley, WV.

She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Joseph (Wess) Randolph and Bessie M. Randolph. She was also preceded in death by her soulmate and husband Guy W. “Bill” Nickelson;...

Aug 4, 2025

Brian Scott Hess, 59, of Sandyville, WV passed on August 4, 2025. Scott was born on August 13, 1965 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Howard and Leola Hess.

Scott is survived by his son, SGT Brian Hess; daughter, Skye(Wesley) Oliver; brothers, Robert “Rob”(Althea) Hess, and Douglas(Brenda) Hess; granddaughter, Eleanor Oliver; nephews, Dustin Hess, Benji Hess, and...

Aug 1, 2025

Helen Kay Bowman, 81, of Ripley, WV went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Helen was born on January 10, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Tom and Myrtle Alford.

Helen is survived by her daughters Stephanie Castle and Ramonia Lombardi; sisters Betty Simmons, Hattie Alford, and Cindy...

Jul 26, 2025

Lula Mae Taylor, 83, of Kenna passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

Lula was born August 21, 1941 at Romance, WV a daughter of the late Claire and Frona (Atkinson) Lanham. Lula had a green thumb and enjoyed planting flowers as well as spending time in her garden.

Jul 21, 2025

Donald Francis Zeidler, 92, of Gay, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 21,

2025, at the home of his son, Robert Zeidler and wife Evelyn Zeidler, in Gilbert,

Arizona.

Don was born on September 3, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ila Mae Zeidler and

Francis Lawrence Zeidler.

Don...

Jul 15, 2025

Eddie Leon Holbert, 79, of Kenna, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2025.

He was born in Jackson County, WV on November 16, 1945; a son to the late Charles and Dorothy Holbert.

Eddie is survived by his brothers Francis Holbert, Ralph Holbert, and James “Jim” Holbert; sisters Bonnie Trickett, Ellen Lockhart,...

Jul 14, 2025

PEGGY ANN ESTEP MCCORMICK, 93 of Ripley, WV entered her heavenly home on July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Earl McCormick Sr.

Beginning her earthly journey on 12-22-1931 in Ridgeview, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jess & Clayte...

Jul 9, 2025

Marcelene Starcher, 84 of Liberty passed away July 9, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, following an extended illness.

She was born June 18, 1941 at Frogs Creek, daughter of the late Harry and Jewell Halstead Cochran. She attended Emma Chapel Church and was a homemaker and caregiver for many. She enjoyed crafting, 4-H for many years,...

Jun 27, 2025

Stephanie Louise Bostic, 31, of Charleston went to a better place on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Stephanie was born May 30, 1994 at Charleston, WV a daughter of Juliet (Bostic) Craig.

Stephanie was currently enrolled in the nursing program at Bridge Valley in Charleston. Stephanie will be remembered for her giving...

Jun 26, 2025

Pamela Ann Eberth, 73 of Ripley, WV passed away at home on June 26, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 26, 1952 in Bennington, VT; a daughter to the late Alfred and Gilberte (Lavinge) Hodgdon.

She worked at Warren Wire (General Cable) in Pownal, VT then got married and became...

Jun 22, 2025

Gerald Cleon “Gerry” McMillan, Jr. was born September 20, 1943 to Gerald McMillan and Juanita Oakley McMillan in Booneville, Mississippi. A day later his twin brother, Harold Leon McMillan was born. Early in his life, Gerry learned the high price of war when his father died from injuries suffered on the beaches of Normandy. The twins were four years...

Jun 21, 2025

Harvey Angel Sr, of Ripley WV formerly of Julian, WV went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2025 at the home of his daughter Gail and son-in-law Stac Staats.

He is survived by his daughter Judy (Jimmy) Bays Spurlock Ville, WV, daughter Gail (Stac) Staats of Ripley WV. Pops is survived by two...

Jun 20, 2025

John Emmet Bowman, 67 of Ripley, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 20, 2025. John was born on January 3, 1958. John was the son of the late Shirley Mae Ramsey and the late Walter Harrison; however, he was lovingly raised by his maternal grandparents, the late John and Lena (Balser) Bowman. John was proceeded in...

Jun 20, 2025

Leah Anne Kelley, 60, of LeRoy, WV passed away on June 20, 2025 after an extended illness.

Leah was born on August 20, 1964 in Charleston, WV; the daughter of the late Thomas W. Kelley and Mary F. Webb.

Leah held a master’s degree from Marshall University and worked as a crisis intervention specialist where...

Jun 18, 2025

Janet Lou (Jarrett) Fisher, 87 of Given, passed away June 18, 2025 following a long illness.

She was born November 27, 1937 at Charleston, daughter of the late Walter and Audrey Ryder Jarrett. Janet was a 1955 graduate of Sissonville High School. She was a devoted Christian and attended Emma Chapel Church and was a member of...

Jun 18, 2025

Glen Eugene Jeffries, 88 of Gay, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 18, 2025.

He was born June 11, 1937 at Gay, son of the late Lafe and Dora Hess Jeffries. Glen is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Casto Jeffries. He was a carman for CSX Railroad with 31 years of...

Jun 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Glenwon Sue Rhodes, who departed this life on June 17, 2025 at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for 24 years.

Sue faced Parkinson’s with remarkable dignity and grace. Even as the disease progressed, she remained...