Janice A. Stemple
Jan 21, 2023
Janice Ann Stemple, 84, of Ripley, West Virginia entered Heaven’s gates on January 21, 2023. She was born the 7th child of 9 to Clair Taylor and Lula Philips Woodyard at the farmhouse in Grafton, WV. Mommy grew up with a great work ethic starting on the dairy farm milking cows, feeding chickens and summers spent working in the...
Larry Allen Richards
Jan 19, 2023
Larry Allen Richards, 72, of Ripley went to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Larry was born May 19, 1950 at home in Sandyville, a son of the late Hubert and Violet Shockey Richards.
He enjoyed doing farm work and mowing yards, working...
Jerry Allen Fields
Jan 18, 2023
Jerry Allen Fields, 65, of Kenna passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center following complications from COVID-19.
Jerry was born August 24, 1957 at Kenna, WV a son of the late Abe McDonald and Lena Faye Parsons Fields. Jerry was a farmer who loved animals, hunting and fishing and serving his Lord at...
Sharon Kay Abner
Jan 18, 2023
Sharon Kay (Balderson) Abner, 68, of Marietta, formerly of Ripley passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
Sharon was born March 2, 1954 at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Emory Dale and Clara White Balderson. Sharon was employed by CAMC Hospitals with over 20 years of service. Sharon enjoyed...
David L. Fisher
Jan 16, 2023
David Lee Fisher, 65, of Sandyville passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home following an extended illness.
David was born August 14, 1957 in Ripley to the late Clarence David and Ethel Fay Skeens Fisher. David served his country in the United State Marine Corp, a talented carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
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Orville "Pete" Cobb
Jan 11, 2023
Orville E. “Pete” Cobb III, 49 of Hurricane, passed suddenly on away January 11, 2023.
He was born June 11, 1973 in Charleston, son of the late Orville E. Cobb II and Nancy Thaxton Campbell. Pete enjoyed working on anything from cars and four wheelers and carpentry and was known for his talents.
He is...
Jewel Virginia Woody
Jan 11, 2023
Jewel Virginia Woody, 96, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 following and extended illness.
Jewel was born January 9, 1927 in Outville, OH a daughter of the late Frank and Louise Mueller DeMint
Jewel was a beloved school teacher in Jackson County where she taught at Mountain Flower, Aplin Ridge, Cottageville Elementary, Ripley...
Mary M. Walden
Jan 10, 2023
Mary M. Walden, 91, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Ravenswood Village following an extended illness.
Mary was born August 17, 1931 at Coopers Creek, WV a daughter of the late Hubert and Melva Walker Gibson.
Mary is survived by a son Herman Maxwell Neeley (Tina) of Triangle, VA; niece Theresa (Brent);...
Carl Modesitt
Jan 8, 2023
Carl Lee Modesitt, 80, of Ravenswood passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Carl was born February 15, 1942 in Wirt County a son of the late Ira and Opal Goff Modesitt. Carl loved being outdoors and going hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed listening to the radio, watching TV and...
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...
