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...
Cherri Lynn Martin
Dec 25, 2021
Cherri Lynn (Kidd) Martin, 69 of Ripley, passed away December 25, 2021 at her home following a long illness. She was born July 20, 1952 in Ravenswood, daughter of the late Sanford and Thelma Smith Kidd. She was the owner and operator of Ripley Auto Glass and prior to that worked at Krogers. She enjoyed listening to music, especially...
Lillian Iezzi
Dec 24, 2021
Lillian Mae Iezzi, 86, a resident of Stonerise Charleston, formerly of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021, following a long illness. Lillian was born on May 29, 1935, daughter of the late Lawrence and Rosa Boothe of Silverton. She is survived by her son Brian Iezzi of Teays Valley; grandson Brenden Iezzi of...
Imogene Lou Casto
Dec 24, 2021
Imogene Lou Casto, 87, of Ripley went to her heavenly home December 24, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Fairborn, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born August 4, 1934 at Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Reverend Orville B. and Tressie Walker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Earl Clinton...
Anthony "Tony" Haught
Dec 23, 2021
Anthony (Tony) Kyle Haught 59 of Centerville, TN formerly of Ripley. WV passed from this life to eternity on December 23, 2021 at home after an extended illness. Tony was born September 12, 1962 in Ripley WV. He was a 1980 graduate of Ripley High School and was united in marriage to Cynthia Luce August 5, 2005. Tony lovingly...
Rosalie Vicars
Dec 22, 2021
Rosalie Kiser Vicars of Ripley, WV went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2021. She was born July 7, 1917 to Thomas and Olive Kiser in Roane County. She graduated from Walton High School in 1935. Rosalie was married to the late W.H. Vicars. She was also preceded in death by her oldes son, Jim, his...
Stephanie L. Southall
Dec 21, 2021
Stephanie Lynn (Keeney) Southall, 56 of Ripley went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2021 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a long illness. Stephanie was born April 11, 1965 in Charleston, WV, a twin daughter of Carolyn Winter Keeney of Ripley and Roy Keeney of Boiling Springs, NC. She was a 1983 graduate of Ripley...
Fairley V. Halstead
Dec 21, 2021
Fairley Vincent Halstead, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away on December 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family that loved him very much. Fairley was the son of the late Vincent Robert Halstead and Ova Millicent Phillips Halstead. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his...
Shirley Ann Hudson
Dec 20, 2021
Shirley Ann Hudson, 71 of Kenna passed away December 20, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center following a long illness. She was born March 1, 1950 in Kenna, daughter of the late Cecil and Glenis Raines Boyce. She was a member of the Ripley High School Class of 1968 and worked as a secretary. She is survived by her...
Judy Ann Nelson
Dec 18, 2021
Judy Ann Nelson, 77, Sandyville passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born June 26, 1944 at Sissonville, WV a daughter of the late William “Webb” and Mamie Hughart Moss. Judy will be remembered for being a strong prayer warrior who always thought of others. She was also an avid reader who...
Bobby Ray Tackett
Dec 18, 2021
Bobby Ray Tackett, 65, of Ripley passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Ripley. He was born June 22, 1956 in Charleston a son of the late Erman and Ezyleen Holmes Tackett. Bobby could almost always be fond weed eating. When he wasn’t weed eating Bobby enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, going hunting,...
William "Billy" Fields
Dec 17, 2021
William “Billy” Fields, 69 of Ripley, passed away December 17, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness. He was born at Gay, WV son of the late Roy and Ophelia Cox Fields. He served his country in the US Army Reserves, 812th Ordnance Company, USAR Ripley, WV. He retired from CSX Railroad after 33 years of service...
Brenda Southall
Dec 15, 2021
Brenda Joyce Southall, 64 of Ripley, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a short illness. She was born February 16th, 1957 in Montgomery, Daughter of the late Darrell and Peggy (Lake) Duncan. Brenda dedicated her life to loving and supporting her family. Most of her time was spent with her children and grandchildren...
Norma Lea Maddox
Dec 14, 2021
Norma Lea Skeens Maddox, 82 of Sandyville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She was born March 14, 1939 in Kenna, daughter of the late Robert and Clova Skeens. She enjoyed working and going to “Mopar Nationals” with her husband. She was married to the late Clellie Maddox for 48 wonderful...
Larry M. Casto
Dec 12, 2021
Larry M. Casto, 68 of Ripley, passed away December 12, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born July 26, 1953 in Jackson County, son of the late Harold and Tressie Taylor Casto. He worked for many years and retired from Exco and was co-owner in the C&H Feed Store in Ripley. Larry was a...
