Ralph Casto
Mar 16, 2026
Ralph Casto, 68, of Silverton, West Virginia, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after fighting a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Ralph was born on August 12, 1957, the son of the late Clair and Neva Casto.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, David; a niece, Renea; a great-nephew, Dominic;...
Robin Lynn Kersey
Mar 15, 2026
Robin Lynn Kersey, 69, of Goldtown passed away on March 15, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born March 31, 1956 in Kenna, WV to the late Myrtle Casto and Warren Casto.
Robin spent over 25 years working as a nurse for Jackson General and Charleston Memorial Hospital. She was always known for her kind attitude...
James Michael Lawrentz
Mar 13, 2026
James Michael “Mike” Lawrentz, 86, of Ripley passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home with his family by his side
Mike was born November 22, 1939 at Roane County a son of the late Basil “Curly” and Sarah (Law) Lawrentz.
Following high school, Mike enlisted in the U.S Air Force. Following his time in the service he worked in land...
Jeannie Smith
Mar 13, 2026
Jeannie Smith (Milam), 67, of Ripley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on March 13,2026.
She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and was a proud graduate of Ripley High School. Jeannie was the beloved wife of Bill Smith, with whom she shared 43 devoted years of marriage. She was a wonderful mother to Justin Smith and Sierra Cossin,...
Daniel Ryan
Mar 12, 2026
Daniel F. Ryan, 88, of Given, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the Late Thomas and Lucy Ryan. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey High and a veteran on the Army.
Daniel was a retired tradesman as of 2002. Since retirement, he enjoyed...
Bobby Price
Mar 12, 2026
Bobby Price, 85, of Kenna, WV, passed on March 12, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1941, a son of the late Joe and Maysel Price. “We lost a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, but he is now with his Lord and Savior rejoicing in Heaven.”
Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 58 years, Betty Price;...
Judy Lieving
Mar 9, 2026
Judy Lieving 70, of Ripley, WV, departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Judy was born June 3, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond Lieving and Frances Coleman.
Judy was an amazing giver in her life. She taught Special Education for over 30 years. She hosted 4th of July picnics for...
Denzil R. Woodfell
Mar 6, 2026
Denzil Ray Woodfell, 93 of Statts Mill, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home following an extended illness.
Denzil was born August 13, 1932 in Jackson County, son of the late Mildred Woodfell. He retired from the City of Ripley and also helped with digging graves..
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma...
Earnest Lee Hartley
Mar 6, 2026
Earnest Lee Hartly, 73, of Sandyville, WV passed on March 6, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1952, a son to the late Orville and Ruth Hartley.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Melissa Walker, Jessica Casto, and Michelle Walker; sons, Justin Walker and Zachary Walker; grandchildren, Paul Tenney II, Dalton Young, Tyler Casto, Jasmine Casto, and Chase...
Barbara Phillips
Mar 5, 2026
Barbara Ellen Phillips, 65, of Charleston, WV passed on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 10, 1960; a daughter to the late Junior and Mamie Burdette.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Dillard Phillips; sons, Danny Phillips and Wayne Phillips; and grandchildren, Justin, Cody, Josie, Dalton, Brianna, Wyette, Courtney, Hunter, Ali, Remi,...
John D. Tolley
Mar 1, 2026
John D. Tolley, age 69, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away March 1, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1956 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late John Frederick and Betty Ann (Poling) Tolley. He graduated from Ripley High School in 1975 and later moved to Columbus, Ohio. In 2018 he retired from the Kubota Tractor Corporation after 35 and...
Lena Ann Reynolds
Mar 1, 2026
Lena Ann Reynolds (Casdorph), 88, of Ripley, West Virginia (formerly of Sissonville), passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.
Leana was born in Kanawha County, West Virgnia, the third child of Thomas Layne and Mary Layne (Blankenship). She was a proud graduate of Sissonville High School, completing her education at...
Marion McCoy
Feb 28, 2026
Marion Asby McCoy, 87, of Ripley, West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Marion was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Selley and Gay McCoy on June 15, 1938. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Hinzman.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Nancy Lou Marion
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Lou (Cavender) Marion, 94, passed peacefully into her Heavenly reunion on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown.
She was born on March 29, 1931 in Coopers Creek, WV, one of 14 children of Arthur and Lucy Mae Burdette Cavender. Nancy graduated from Elkview High School in 1950. She was employed by C&P Telephone in the early...
James Lee White
Feb 23, 2026
James Lee White, "Jim Bob", 60, of Ripley, passed away suddenly on February 23rd, 2026 at his home.
Jim Bob was born July 22nd, 1965, in the Kentuck area of Jackson County, WV. The son of the late Floyd Burns White and Dorothy Fay Harris White (Joseph Harmon).
He worked for Asplundh Tree Company for several years in West Virginia and Indiana....
David M. Hyre
Feb 23, 2026
David M. Hyre, 84, of Ripley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026. He was a son of the late Herb and Dolly Hyre.
Left to cherish David’s memory is his beloved wife of 37 years, Barbara Hyre; son, Michael Stipech the 3rd; daughter, Patricia Youngman; and his brother, Richard Hyre.
In addition to his parents, David...
Edward Lee Counts
Feb 13, 2026
Edward Counts, 74, of Ripley, WV passed away after spending his later years in Sissonville.
He was a strong, independent man who lived life his way. He didn’t complain, didn’t ask for much and believed problems were meant to be solved- not talked about.
He was preceded in death by his mother Macil Counts; brother Roger Counts and his daughter, Tracy Hall.
He...
Nova Wanda Casto
Feb 7, 2026
Nova Wanda (Clendenin) Casto, 96, of Kenna passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the home of her daughter.
Nova was born August 19, 1929, at Kenna, WV, a daughter of the late Sanford Lee and Ethel (Miller) Clendenin. She will be remembered by her family for being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family....
Rector Southall
Feb 7, 2026
Rector Charles Southall, 81, of Kenna, WV passed on February 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 29, 1944, to the late Ova and Dovena Southall.
In addition to his parents, Rector is preceded in death by brother, Larry; sister, Joyce; and nephew, James.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Sarah Southall; sons, Charlie (Cathy)...
Kerry Curry
Feb 7, 2026
Kerry Joe Curry, 71, of Sandyville, WV passed on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 20, 1954, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Joe and Ann Curry.
In addition to his parents, Kerry is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Sybil Sue Curry.
Left to cherish his memory is his son,...
