Obituary Listing

Oct 12, 2025

David Scott Tackett, 45, of Ripley, WV, passed away on October 12, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1980, the son of Delbert and Charlotte Tackett.

In addition to his mother, David is survived by his brothers, Charlie, Daniel, Dewayne, Donald, Delbert, Douglas, and Ernie; and a sister, Doris. He is preceded in death by his father.

In his spare time,...

Oct 11, 2025

Vivian Marie (Fluharty) Poling, 95 of Ripley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Ravenswood Care Center with her family by her side.

Vivian was born in Liverpool, WV on September 25, 1930, daughter of the late Harris Burl and Mary Jane Fleming Fluharty. She was the youngest daughter among their nine children.

In addition to her...

Oct 10, 2025

Mary Edith Gandee,89, of Ripley, WV went home to be with her Lord on October 10, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born on May 2, 1936, a daughter of the late Rex and Esta Patterson.

She is survived by sons, Steve Gandee (Lisa) and Brian “Pete” Gandee (Shelly); daughter, Sharon Gandee; grandchildren, Ashley Snook (John), Heather Gandee,...

Oct 8, 2025

Gregory Alan Morgan, age 65, of Sandyville, rode through the gates of heaven on October 8, 2025.

He was born on March 27, 1960 in El Paso, TX; a son of Dottie Morgan of Sandyville and the late John Max Morgan. Greg was a graduate of Ripley High School, class of 1978. Greg later retired from Alcan Rolled Products. He was...

Oct 7, 2025

Our Mother. There are several of you in our life who were fortunate to know and experience the true “Carolyn Effect’. Mom never met a stranger, as everyone over the years Jeff and I would bring home, can attest to. Let’s just say, if you left her house hungry, it was your fault. She always went way beyond to make...

Oct 6, 2025

Ellen Josephine (Jo Ellen) Brown Nicholson, 94, born April 9, 1931, and passed away early morning October 6, 2025.

Jo Ellen attended Ravenswood and Ripley High, and she graduated from Ripley High School in 1949. Jo Ellen attended Martz Beauty School and graduated in 1950 in Huntington WV. Shortly after, Jo Ellen’s for Beauty was opened in Ripley and became a...

Oct 2, 2025

Connie Mitchell-Joe of Ripley, WV went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She passed away at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.

She was born April 24, 1969, in Harrisonburg, Virginia and was the daughter of Harvey O. Mitchell and Patricia Dahmer Mitchell.

Connie was a 1987 graduate of Ripley High School. She went to WVU Tech and received...

Oct 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear mother, Teresa Annabelle Fields, 65, who left this earth on October 2, 2025, and received her new heavenly body. In her final moments, she was comfortably surrounded by her loving family. Her absence leaves a void in our hearts, and she will greatly be missed.

Teresa was born...

Sep 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ruth Ellen Nickoles

On September 26, 2025, Ruth Ellen Nickoles went home to be with the Lord. While we grieve her absence, we rejoice knowing she is now at peace in the presence of her Lord and Savior. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23

Ruth had a deep love for her family and cherished the...

Sep 23, 2025

Dorothy Jean Cook, 57, of Point Pleasant, WV went home to be with her Lord on September 23, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1967, to the Late Jimmy and Genavee Anderson. Dorothy loved to spend time with family any chance she got. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, wonderful cooking skills, and her faith; she...

Sep 21, 2025

Virginia Christine Parsons, 62, of Ripley, WV passed away on September 21, 2025, in the peace of her home. She was born in Charleston, WV on September 24, 1962, to the late William and Evelyn Parsons. She will be missed dearly and remembered for the time she enjoyed spending with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Sep 20, 2025

Robert Allen Fields, 64 of Ripley, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Charleston Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Robert was born March 24, 1961 in Ripley, son of the late Ray and Violet Parsons Fields. He was a 1980 graduate of Ripley High School and retired from Kroger’s with 46 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding ATV’s...

Sep 19, 2025

North Lawrence - Joyce Rhodes, age 81, of North Lawrence, and formerly of West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Joyce was born on July 26, 1944, in Belgrove, West Virginia, to the late Louis and Martha (Stalnaker) Slaughter. On August 24, 1960, she married Charles William Rhodes in Ripley, WV, and they shared 30...

Sep 19, 2025

Robert Lee Ball, lovingly known as Papaw Bob, 86, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 6, 1939, Bob lived a full and joyful life, grounded in faith, family, hard work, and the simple pleasures he cherished most.

Bob graduated...

Sep 12, 2025

Phyllis Jean Hammack, of Ripley, WV, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on July 8, 1937, to the late Shirley and Irene Hammack. She worked for the Jackson Co. Board of Education for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading, quilting, traveling, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sep 10, 2025

James “Jim” Matlee Hunter, 92, of Ripley, WV passed peacefully at his home on September 10, 2025.

Jim was born October 31, 1933 the son of the late Bob and Helen Hunter of Odaville.

He was preceded in death by his wife and life’s partner, Jeanne Staats Hunter, an infant son Robert Mark and a...

Sep 5, 2025

Cathleen Gale Rhodes, 81 of Ripley, passed away September 5, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley, following an extended illness.

Gale was born April 3, 1944 in Belgrove, Jackson County, daughter of the late Dewey and Sylvia Parsons Young. Gale was a member of the Brisco Church, enjoyed sewing and did seamstress work for many...

Sep 3, 2025

Sue Thomas, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with

her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, leaving behind a

legacy of love, faith, and joy.

She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 25 years, Emery Thomas; her daughter

Cynthia...

Aug 31, 2025

Patricia Ann (Bass) Ramsey, 79, of Sandyville died August 31, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Born November 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William S. Bass Sr. and Lilly Ellen (Parsons) Bass. Patricia, known as Pat or Patty to her friends, was a graduate of Ripley High School...

Aug 31, 2025

Joella “Jo” June Knopp, 84 of Leon, WV, and West Point, Mississippi passed away August 31, 2025 at Hospice of North Mississippi Medical Center following an unexpected

illness.

She was born June 6, 1941 in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Frank and Zelda Milam. She retired from John Amos Power Plant where she worked...