Zachary Daniel Johnson
Jun 17, 2022
Zachary Daniel Johnson, 17, of Ripley passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Zachary was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and loved football. He was known for his contagious smile, light hearted personality, ornery sense of humor, and his talent for anything he tried. He could simply light up a room from his presence alone....
Carolyn Lawrence
Jun 17, 2022
Carolyn D. Lawrence, 82, of Scott Depot, WV entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 17, 2022. Carolyn retired from Bayer formerly known as Union Carbide. She enjoyed traveling near and far but her favorite place was Hawaii. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her faithful trust in...
Leatrice Joy Cranfield
Jun 15, 2022
Leatrice “Joy” Cranfield, 86, of Given passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 following a short illness. She was born January 6, 1936 at Mahan, WV a daughter of the late Lonnie and Geneva Lafferty. Joy was employed at Cedar Lakes as a cook for many years before she retired. She was a hard worker who also enjoyed working with...
Michael Richard Mckee
Jun 9, 2022
Michael Richard McKee, 75, of Ripley passed away at home on June 9, 2022. He was born November 16, 1946 in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Lawrence and Amanda Jo (Poff) McKee. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1964 and was also a graduate of West Virginia State University. He earned a master’s degree from...
Roma Lee Harrison
Jun 9, 2022
Roma Lee Harrison, 90 of Ripley, passed away June 9. 2022 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley following a long illness. She was born August 26, 1931 in Confidence, WV, daughter of the late Rev. Romie and Ara Rogers Arthur. She was a homemaker and worked at Almeda’s of Ripley for 25 years. She was a Christian and...
Carolyn June Staats-Fields
Jun 5, 2022
Carolyn June Staats-Fields, 69, of Aplin Ridge passed peacefully Sunday, June 5, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born June 3, 1953 at Gay, WV a daughter of the late Glenn and Irene Fleschman Staats. She was a 1971 graduate of Ripley High School and attended West Virginia State College for several years before taking a job as...
Ruby Randolph
Jun 4, 2022
Ruby Randolph, 97, of Ripley passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Mountain View Care Center in Ripley. She was born on January 19, 1925 Waybright Funeral Home is seeking information regarding next of kin for Mrs Randolph. Anyone with any information regarding next of kin please call 304-372-2881. Burial will take place in the Siniaville Cemetery, Statts...
Vicki Jo Shockey
Jun 3, 2022
Vicki Jo Shockey, 69 of Ripley, passed away June 3, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. She was born August 19, 1952 in Ravenswood, daughter of the late Glen and Ila Smith Shockey. She retired as an Art Teacher from Ripley Elementary School with 38 years of service. Vicki loved to read and was a very talented painter....
Ralph Edward "Ed" Rankin Ii
Jun 3, 2022
Ralph Edward “Ed” Rankin, II, 54, of Washington, WV passed away June 3, 2022, following a sudden illness. Ed loved God, his family, and his country. He was a proud Army veteran who enjoyed baseball and time with family and friends. Ed fought and won his battle against cancer. He was a special guy with a huge, giving heart....
Carolyn Renforth
Jun 1, 2022
Carolyn Kay Renforth age 83 of Ripley, WV passed away on June 1st 2022 at Jackson General Hospital. Carolyn was born on January 7th 1939 in Wheeling, WV. Parents John G. Hack and Rosella Hack (Miller). Siblings Robert “Butch” Hack and John Hack. Married Howard Renforth July 4th 1958. Carolyn was a mom and homemaker to her 4 boys....
Eileen Kerwood
May 31, 2022
Emma Eileen Kerwood, 96 of Ripley, passed away May 31, 2022 a her home following a short illness. Eileen was born January 7, 1926 in Ripley, daughter of the late Alva and Ona Waybright Whiting. She was a homemaker and member of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Eileen was an artist and loved painting, quilting and sewing. She was...
Wanda Lee Bostic
May 31, 2022
Wanda Lee Bostic, 83 of Evans, passed May 31, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following a long illness. Wanda was born September 20, 1938 in Sweetland, Lincoln County a daughter of the late Woodrow and Edith Linville Sowards. She was a homemaker, Greenhouse Operator and Farmer. She truly had a green thumb and loved raising a garden, canning...
Ernestine "Toopie" Whited
May 31, 2022
Ernestine “Toopie” Whited (nee Thomas) 97, of Elyria, OH passed away Monday, May 31, 2022 following a brief illness. She was born in Roane County on December 15, 1924 and had been a resident of Lorain County for many years. Ernestine retired from JC Penny in Elyria. She enjoyed reading, gardening and visiting with friends and family. She is...
Joe E. Curry
May 30, 2022
Joe E. Curry, 88 of Sandyville, passed away May 30, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness. Joe was born May 8, 1934 in Sandyville, son of the late Cecil and Freda Griffith Curry. He retired from Constellium Aluminum where he was a welder with 29 years of service. He loved to work especially in the garden....
Joe Milller
May 29, 2022
Joseph Dale Miller, 64, of Liberty passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. Joe was born February 12, 1958 in Charleston a son of Evon Smith Miller and the late William Joseph Miller. Joe was a jack of all trades and was loved by so many. He also enjoyed going fishing. Joe is...
Angela M. Smith
May 25, 2022
Angela Maria Smith, 54 of St. Albans, passed away May 25, 2022 at her home. She was born May 5, 1968 in Madison, WV, daughter of Jackie and Loretta Tackett Smith. She loved sports especially baseball. Her greatest love was her family and spending time with them. Angie had a big heart and was always there for family and...
Raymon Cunningham
May 24, 2022
Raymon Cunningham, son of William Eli Cunningham and Minnie Ellen Richards Cunningham was born in Big Springs, WV, Calhoun County, on January 28,1933 and passed peacefully on May 24, 2022 with his children at his side. He was a lifelong learner who valued education for himself and for others. Following high school, he served in the Army during the...
Ronald "Bubbie" Kay Jr.
May 23, 2022
Ronald Lee Kay, Jr. (Bubbie Kay), 54, of Ripley departed this life on May 23, 2022 following a long battle with drug addiction. Bubbie was born prematurely on October 10, 1967 and began his zest for life, fighting spirit and mischievous ways. He enjoyed being outdoors to enjoy nature, turkey and deer hunting, or time with family playing around....
Terry Campbell
May 23, 2022
Terrance “Terry” Lee Campbell, 70, of Ripley passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 6, 1952 at Charleston a son of the late Cameron Wallace and Ruby Rose Waybright Campbell. Terry retired from the Charleston Fire Department after 26 years of service. Throughout his life Terry enjoyed many...
Violet Burdette
May 18, 2022
Violet Magdeline Burdette, 92, of Sissonville, formerly of Leroy, passed away May 18, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was born March 16, 1930 at Leroy, a daughter of the late Roy and Janie Rhodes Mitchell. Violet enjoyed traveling, as well as working with her flowers and gardening. She also enjoyed following the Cincinnati Reds and attending church at...
