Steven E. Bissell
Jul 7, 2022
Steven Ellis Bissell, 45, of Ripley, WV, entered into his final rest on Thursday, July 7, 2022 of unknown causes, while away from home working. He was born in Spencer, WV, on June 22, 1977. Surviving Steven are his fiance, Laura Dean Shamblin-Smith (Ripley) and their children: Karissa Ann Bissell (Morgantown), Ethan Ellis Bissell, Arlie James Bissell, Ava Kenley...
Edana Hope Travis
Jul 5, 2022
It is with great sorrow that our dearly beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Edana Hope Travis passed away at 101 years of age on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She was born on November 23, 1920 in Coal Fork, WV in the same house in which she later shared with her husband and raised 5 children. She was preceded in...
Curtis M. Winter
Jul 4, 2022
Curtis Michael Winter, 35 of Ripley, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2022. He was born April 26, 1987 in Parkersburg, son of Jim Winter and Cheri Lane Baldwin. He was a 2006 graduate of Ripley High School where he was a member of the Ripley High School Football Team. He worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for...
Libby Eagle
Jun 27, 2022
M. Elizabeth “Libby” Eagle, 86 of Leroy, passed away June 27, 2022 at her home following a long illness. She was born January 11, 1936 in Reedy, daughter of the late Edgar Thurman and Shady Stump Lovell. She was a homemaker and attended the Faith Fellowship Church. She enjoyed quilting and her quilting guild. Libby was a kind person...
Stephen Elmore
Jun 27, 2022
Stephen D. Elmore, 72 of Walton, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2022. He was born June 21, 1950 in Charleston, a son of the late Forrest and Gatha Brisendine Elmore. He worked in the construction industry as a carpenter and welder. He loved hunting and playing the guitar and writing songs that he...
Steven S. Jones
Jun 23, 2022
Steven Shane Jones, 35 of Ripley, passed away June 23, 2022. He was born September 23, 1986 in Mt. Vernon, OH, son of Sattis and Donna Mobley Jones. He was a 2005 graduate of Ripley High School and was a Laborer. Steven enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping and was very talented in mechanical work. He could do almost anything...
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....
