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Barbara Anderson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Paula  Jo Hamrick

Paula Jo Hamrick

Dec 13, 2022

Paula Jo Dundas Hamrick, 61, beloved wife of Rev. Steven Hamrick, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Paula was the proud mother of her beloved daughter, April Christine Kellie Morales. Paula was the youngest daughter of the late Paul and Betty Dundas.

In addition to her husband and daughter, Paula is survived by sisters Valerie Fry...

Betty Mae Webb

Betty Mae Webb

Dec 6, 2022

Betty Mae Webb, visitation will be on Sunday, December 11th at Waybright Funeral Home from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, after the visitation she will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Shamblin Run Road, WV. A small gathering will be available at Waybright Funeral Home following the burial.

She grew up as Betty Mae Hall the...

Dorothy Annabelle Carney

Dorothy Annabelle Carney

Dec 4, 2022

Dorothy Annabelle Carney, 92 of Ripley, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 22, 1930 in Gay, WV, daughter of the late Fred and Virgie Elva Rhodes Fields. Annabelle was a member of the Ripley Baptist Tabernacle Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening and doing search-a-word...

Kathy Sue Garnes

Kathy Sue Garnes

Dec 4, 2022

Kathy Sue Garnes, 55, of Kenna passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born July 15, 1967 to Denver (Peewee) Haynes and Shirley (Shaffer) Haynes. Kathy graduated Ripley High School in 1985. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.

She is survived by...

Betty Ruth  Barnett

Betty Ruth Barnett

Dec 3, 2022

Betty Ruth Barnett, 87 of Given, WV, passed away December 3, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness.

She was born July 26, 1935 in Charleston, a daughter of the late Marvin and Susie Catherine Flint Haynes. She was a homemaker but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Betty was a member...

Flossie Lee  Powers

Flossie Lee Powers

Nov 28, 2022

Flossie Lee Powers, 93, of Leroy passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Roane General Hospital following an extended illness.

Flossie was born June 10, 1929 in Ripley, WV a daughter of the late Thomas B. and Martha Pringle Harrison. She was a graduate of Ripley High School as well as the Ripley School of the Bible....

Joyce Ann Cannon

Joyce Ann Cannon

Nov 26, 2022

Joyce Ann (Poling) Cannon, 62, of Sandyville passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital following an extended illness.

Joyce was born February 26, 1960 at Kingwood, WV a daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie Jean Huffman Keller. Joyce loved life and spending time with her grandsons family and friends.

Joyce is...

Anna Marie Boggess

Anna Marie Boggess

Nov 26, 2022

Anna Marie Boggess, 73 of Liverpool, Jackson County, passed away November 26, 2022 at her home following a long illness.

She was born December 31, 1948 in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Earl and Orvie Falls Wayne. She was a homemaker and a Christian who enjoyed praising the Lord in song and prayer, spending time with...

Randy  Merl Mckay

Randy Merl Mckay

Nov 24, 2022

Randy Merl McKay, 66, of Ripley passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital.

Randy was born February 19, 1956 in Anadarko, Oklahoma a son of Bob and Geneva Madrano McKay. Randy was a plumber by trade and had a love for the outdoors and birdwatching, with a special interest in hawks and...

Rodney  Leon Kay

Rodney Leon Kay

Nov 24, 2022

Rodney L. Kay, 70 of Ripley, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital following a long illness.

He was born January15, 1952 in Ripley, son of Freda Hatcher Halstead. Rodney graduated from Ripley High School in 1969. Rodney joined the US Army (1969 to 1970) and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He...

Ira Clinton Fisher

Ira Clinton Fisher

Nov 22, 2022

Ira Clinton Fisher, 82 of Ripley, passed away peacefully November 22, 2022 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born March 1, 1940 at Statts Mill, WV, son of the late W. Hiram and Clara Fields Fisher. He was a heavy equipment operator for Famco/Coleman Trainor and a member of the United Steel Workers. He...

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