Julia Lowe
Jun 23, 2022
Julia Arbutus Lowe, 81, of Ripley passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at CAMC General Division. She was born April 4, 1941 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Shirley and Beulah Fisher. Julia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ronald Lowe; children Gary Lowe (Terri) of Spencer, Greg Lowe (Jane Ann) of St Albans, Mark...
James Keith Vannest
Jun 22, 2022
James Keith Vannest, 29, of Ravenswood passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 surrounded by family and friends at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He put up a very courageous fight against T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was born May 6, 1993, in Ripley, West Virginia, to Brian and Melody Vannest. He graduated from Ravenswood High School in 2011 and was a member...
Geraldine M. Casto
Jun 22, 2022
Geraldine Marie Casto, 82 of Navarre, OH, formerly of Jackson County, passed away June 22, 2022 at home following a long illness. She was born April 6, 1940 in Jackson County, daughter of the late Mildred Woodfell. She was a homemaker. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Casto and cousin Camden...
Bonnie Kay Casto
Jun 22, 2022
Bonnie Kay Casto, 71, of Statts Mills passed away June 22, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center following a short illness. She was born on June 12, 1951 at Statts Mills, a daughter of the late Delmer D. and Olievia J. Casto. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Lee Casto. She...
Paul E. King
Jun 18, 2022
Paul Edward King, 77 of Liberty, passed away June 18, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital after a short illness. He was born February 7, 1945 in Charleston, son of the late Dessie and Hazel Starcher King. He was also preceded in death by sisters Carol Workman, Betty Hager and Thelma Harris. Paul was reborn on April 4, 2003 at...
Kenneth L. Haynes Sr.
Jun 18, 2022
Kenneth L. Haynes, Sr., 69, of Gay passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Stonerise of Parkersburg following an extended illness. Kenneth was born June 16, 1953 in Sandyville, WV. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorsel & Isabelle Haynes. Kenneth leaves behind a daughter Dawn (Scotty) Haynes of Ripley, WV; son Kenneth (Jessica) L. Haynes, Jr....
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....
