Sandra K Hamilton
Feb 1, 2022
Sandra K. Hamilton 74 of Millwood home to be with Her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley WV. Sandy was born March 24, 1947 in Stickney WV. A coal miner's daughter, Sandy was raised in Church by her Dad, Rev. Willie August and her Mother Irene. She said "if the doors were open...
George Ronald Walters
Feb 1, 2022
George Ronald Walters, 76, of Ripley, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 8:16pm. He was born February 15, 1945, son of the late George Amos Walters and Ruth Marie Haynes. Ron was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 27, 1957. He married Ruth Marie Workman on June 25, 1966, in Great...
Gary Lee Epling
Jan 30, 2022
Gary Lee Epling, 73 of Ripley, lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease on January 30, 2022. He was born June 17, 1948 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Carlos and Adrenna Smith Epling. After graduating from Sherman High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology he joined the United States Air Force. Gary retired from the Mid...
Richard "Rick" Rhodes
Jan 28, 2022
Richard “Rick” Kenneth Rhodes passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 on his 65th birthday. Rick dedicated his life to service in law enforcement throughout West Virginia. He retired as a Sergeant from the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. He was an avid baseball fan and followed the Cincinnati Reds religiously. He loved to paint, travel, and commune with nature....
Melvin J. Hartley
Jan 27, 2022
Melvin Junior Hartley, 78, of Leroy passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley. He was born March 17, 1943 at Liverpool, WV a son of the late Orville and Ruth Simons Hartley. Melvin worked several jobs through the years including Carl E. Smith and in the logging industry. Melvin enjoyed spending time and...
Linda Ann Day
Jan 25, 2022
Linda Ann Day, 73 of Elizabeth, WV, passed away January 25, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV following a long illness. She was born October 25, 1948 in Detroit, MI, Daughter of the late Leonard and Marjorie Wright Konst. She was an accountant and a member of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Elizabeth and...
David W. Waybright
Jan 23, 2022
David Wesley Waybright, 69 of Ripley, passed away January 23, 2022 at home following a long illness. He was born May 15, 1952 in Ripley, a son of the late Boyd and Doris Hood Waybright. He was a retired Electrician with the IBEW. In his younger days he enjoyed riding motorcycles. His hobbies included Muskie Fishing, Camping and gardening....
Lesley L. Shockey
Jan 20, 2022
Lesley Lee Shockey went home to Jesus on January 20, 2022 at age 78. Les passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Les was born to the late Harley David and Virginia Lois (Spears) Shockey on September 13, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV. Les was proceeded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann. He is survived by his...
Keith Brotherton
Jan 17, 2022
Keith Edwin Brotherton went to be with the Lord January 17, 2022 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Keith, 75, was born on June 15, 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy, his parents, Robert and Betty, step-mother Inez, sister Barbara, and longtime companion Betty Totten. He was a graduate of Ripley High School where...
Danilo Panag Belleza
Jan 10, 2022
Danilo Panag Belleza, 74, of Ravenswood passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was born September 11, 1947 at Manilla, Phillipines a son of Alfredo Belleza and Benigna Panag Belleza. Danilo was a retired Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy where he served for 24 years and worked on F14’s...
David W. Shamblen Sr.
Jan 8, 2022
David (Big Dave) Wayne Shamblen Sr. 62 of Leroy, WV, passed away with his family by his side on January 8, 2022 following a long illness. He was born April 17, 1960 in Ripley, a son of the late Ofa and Opal Shamblen. David served in the United States Army as a unit supply specialist. He was a well...
Denzil D. Staats
Jan 5, 2022
Denzil D. Staats, 82 of Sandyville, passed away January 5, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1939 in Sandyville, WV, son of the late Darrell and Erma Riggs Staats. He worked for many years as a Paramedic and as an Emergency Room Tech. He loved being with family and...
Fay E. Strickland
Jan 5, 2022
Fay E. Strickland, 90, of Ripley went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 after a short/long illness. Fay passed away at home, surrounded by her family. Fay was born and raised at Elkview, WV and attended Clendenin High School. For many years she was active member of Jordan Light Baptist Church. In 1966 she moved...
Luther "Cricket" Shamblin
Jan 3, 2022
Luther G. “Cricket” Shamblin, 76 of Sissonville, passed away January 3, 2022 at Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was born December 17, 1945 in Sissonville, a son of the late Olaf and Jewell Hamon Shamblin. He is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He was a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is...
Christopher Wayne Steele
Jan 2, 2022
Christopher Wayne Steele 45 of Ripley WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 2, 2022 He was born at Jackson General Hospital on October 18, 1976 to Rick and Teresa Steele. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son Derick Hudson of Pax, WV. His daughters Hannah and Lindsay Steele of Ripley, WV. Two Granddaughters...
C. Edward Smith Iii
Dec 28, 2021
Dr. Charles Edward (Ed) Smith, III was born May 30, 1941 in Charleston, WV. He passed away with his family by his side at CAMC on the morning of December 28, 2021. Ed was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and husband. It was a testament to this when shortly after he was admitted to the hospital, he was...
Leonard "Butch" Ray Butcher
Dec 28, 2021
Leonard Ray Butcher, 45, of Gallipolis Ferry passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was born January 26, 1976 at Charleston of a son of Mabel Gandee and the late Leonard Ray Butcher Sr. Butch was a dedicated member and had a passion for helping others in the Peace, Love and Hugs Group of Narcotics...
Loa Kay Casto
Dec 27, 2021
Loa Kay Casto, age 74, of Canton, Ohio was promoted to her Heavenly Home on December 27th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. "Kay" was born in Dawes, West Virginia on February 25th, 1947 to the late Gordon A Sheets and Luda E Sheets. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jessie A Casto, Sr.,...
Adam George Atkisson
Dec 27, 2021
Adam George Atkisson, 74, of Kenna passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home. He was born July 25, 1947 at Romance, WV a son of the late George and Frances Thomas Atkisson. He retired from Kanawha County Schools after 35 years where he worked as bus driver and in the maintenance department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing,...
Carol Hilbert
Dec 25, 2021
Carol Sue Hilbert, 78, of Ripley, WV departed this life on December 25th, 2021 peacefully from her home, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Bom on February 5, 1943. at Greenville, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith (Vickers) Ellis. She was a home maker and of the Pentecostal Faith. In addition...
