Obituary Listing

Sep 13, 2022

Phyllis Ann Clark, 58, of Ripley went home to be with the Lord, September 13, 2022 at her home in Ripley, WV.

She was born January 11, 1964 In Richmond, VA a daughter of the late Edward Lewis Sprouse and Lillie Jane White. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her brothers Carl Sprouse and...

Sep 11, 2022

Elizabeth Lorraine (Hamon) Vannoy departed this world on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

She was born March 27, 1961 in Ripley, WV and was a proud graudate of Ripley High School Class of 1979. She married her best friend Rusty (Russell L. Vannoy Jr) on November 10, 1979 and has missed him dearly since his passing May 31,...

Sep 10, 2022

Juanita Grace Ellis, age 76, loving mother of three girls passed away in the early hours of September 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Juanita was born February 15, 1946 in Ohio and grew up in West Virginia surrounded by her large family, she had 8 other siblings.

Juanita was a small business owner in...

Sep 7, 2022

Dana Rollin Parsons, 77, of Gay passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 following a short illness.

Dana was born April 22, 1945 in Jackson County, a son of the late Moody Allen and Madge Litton Parsons. Dana worked for the West Virginia State Road and enjoyed spending time on the farm and working his cattle.

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Sep 5, 2022

Our most dear Nina Gay (Siders) Roush 47, of Dunbar, left this world September 5, 2022.

Nina was born on September 13, 1974 unto Ola W. Siders and Reba Ruthlee (Shamblin) Siders and was the youngest of five children. Nina was a graduate of Ripley High School where she was a proud member of the FFA and...

Sep 4, 2022

Franklin “Ted” Stover, 89 of Ripley, passed away September 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ted was born August 22, 1933 in Raleigh County, a son of the late Robert and Mary Southard Stover. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Ravenswood Aluminum. He loved being a father...

Sep 3, 2022

Phyllis Ann Kelley, 88 of Ripley, passed away September 3, 2022 at Hubbard House West, South Charleston, following a long illness.

She was born October 22, 1933 in Richwood, WV, daughter of the late Harley Dayton and Gladys Mural O’Dell McClung. She was a homemaker and a devoted Christian that loved to serve her Lord and Savior...

Aug 30, 2022

Virginia Frances Parsons was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Frances was born April 18, 1926 in Kenna, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents Opha and Neniah Hill, husband, Clovis “Chubby” Parsons, brother, John Lee...

Aug 27, 2022

N. Keith Casto, 87, of Columbus, OH formerly of Jackson County passed away on August 27, 2022 at Grant Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family and friends. Keith graduated with the Ripley High School Class of 1954. He was the vice president of the Ripley FFA and was awarded the State Farmer Degree in 1953. Keith carried...

Aug 27, 2022

Michael (Mike) Tillinghast, 79, of Ripley, WV passed away August 27, 2022. He had been battling a rare lung disease, IPF, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mike graduated from Scott High School in Boone County and earned a B.S. in Forestry from WVU. He taught school in Webster County, and then became a service forester in Marion County. Mike then moved...

Aug 26, 2022

Tabitha Marie Parsons, 41, of Ripley, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly Aug. 26, 2022, at Charleston Area Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1981, in Jackson County, W.Va., the daughter of Ruth Stover and the late Kenton Parsons. In addition to her beloved father, she was preceded in death by her grandfather Okey Parsons, grandmother Mary McPhearson, and grandfather...

Aug 26, 2022

Timothy Eugene Casto, 62, of Ripley passed away Friday, August 26 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1960 in Ripley a son of Harold Eugene Asbury and Elizabeth Casto Myers. Tim loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a professional painter. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Myers and...

Aug 26, 2022

Dewey Ray Rankin, 70 of Ravenswood, formerly of St Albans, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family, after a long hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. Dewey was preceded in death by his parents, Nina and Harry Rankin, brothers, Doug Rankin and Kevin Rankin. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years,...

Aug 26, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Lee Young, 62, of Sandyville, WV was called to his heavenly home on August 26, 2022 He was born to Evalina Casto Young and the late Denver Young on December 27, 1959 in Ripley, WV. After graduating from Ripley High School, Joe enlisted in the Army where he served from 1979-1988. Most of his Army career was...

Aug 25, 2022

Walter Smittle III, 79, of Ripley, WV passed away on August 25, 2022 at CAMC Memorial surrounded by his family. Walter was born on February 27, 1943 to parents Walter (Nook) Smittle Jr. and Eileen Smittle (Calvert) in New Martinsville, WV. He was a graduate of Marshall University, former educator, coach and administrator for Wetzel County Schools. His interest...

Aug 20, 2022

Ralph E. Rankin, 81, of Washington, WV went Home on August 20, 2022 with his family by his side. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever (Psalms 73:26). He was so special to his family and friends. He was a very giving and caring man who had...

Aug 14, 2022

Paul Curtis Thomas, 67, of Letart passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston. He was born August 11, 1955 in in Gallipolis, OH a son of the late Alonzo and Margaret Baker Thomas. Paul was a retired electrician from Steel of West Virginia after many years of service. He was a jack of all...

Aug 12, 2022

Kathy D. (Monk) Judge, 73 of Ripley, West Virginia passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 12th 2022. Kathy was greeted at Heaven’s gates by her late parents Arlie, and Louise Monk. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Judge; her two daughters Lori (Jack) Linville and Alisha (Scott) Ramsey; her beautiful grandchildren: Taren...

Aug 6, 2022

Nancy Burdette Dalesio Miller, 69, of Ripley, WV passed away August 6, 2022 at CAMC General in Charleston surrounded by her beloved children and loving devoted husband, Ray Miller. Nancy was born February 5, 1953 in Logan, WV to the late Willis Lyle Burdette Jr. and Katherine Kessel Burdette. It was in Logan where Nancy found her faith, devotion...

Aug 5, 2022

Wilbur Eddie Skeen, 71 of Ripley, passed away August 5, 2022 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born May 13, 1951 at Kentuck, son of the late Robert and Clovie Siders Skeens. He worked for the Ames Co. in Parkersburg and was a Christian. He is survived by a niece, Kathy Skeen; nephew Glenn Maddox; companion...