Darlene Horn
Nov 14, 2021
Mrs. Darlene Horn, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the age of 64. Darlene was born to parents Romie and Naomi Tolley on October 19, 1957 in Painesville, OH. She grew up as the eldest of three and attended Ripley High School. Darlene married Lanny Horn in August 1974, and the couple had two...
Beverly Jane Rhoades
Nov 12, 2021
Beverly Jane Rhoades, 82 of Liberty, passed away November 12, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. She was born February 17, 1939 at Mercer, PA. daughter of the late Howard and Mae Prudence Wilson Jones. She was a farmer all of her life and loved raising horses and camping. She worked for Gritt Greenhouses for many years. She is survived...
Karen Elaine Crihfield
Nov 5, 2021
Karen Elaine (Casto) Crihfield, 85 of Kenna, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. She was born April 12, 1936 in Jackson County, daughter of the late Owens and Sarah Casto. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening but most of all taking care of her...
James W. Heilman Jr.
Nov 4, 2021
James William Bert Heilmann Jr., 86, of Ripley went to be with the lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was born July 28, 1935 in Ripley a son of the late James William Bert Heilmann Sr and Eunice Bell Heilmann. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by his brother Charles Ellsworth Heilmann and sister...
Stacey W. Raines
Nov 4, 2021
Stacey Wyatt Raines, 54, of LeRoy, passed away November 4, 2021, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg following a courageous battle with cancer. Whether he was hunting in the wonderful wilderness of West Virginia, relaxing in the mountains or vacationing at the beach, Stacey truly loved the outdoors. He never hesitated to help someone in need, regardless if...
Rodney White
Oct 27, 2021
Rodney White, loving husband, devoted father and super grampy, passed away October 27, 2021 at Roane General Hospital, Spencer. He was born September 5, 1965 in Charleston, son of the late Roy Edward White Sr. and Mary Jean Wolfe White. He was a graduate of Ripley High School, Class of 1983 and a retired Welder. He was a Farmer...
Darrell Dwain Simons
Oct 25, 2021
Darrell Dwain Simons, 74, of Akron, OH formerly of Sandyville passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 28, 1947 a son of the late Dan and Belva Richards Simons. Darrell retired from Chrysler of Akron Ohio with 30 years of service. Darrell’s passion was coon hunting and spending time...
Ella Jane Cochran
Oct 25, 2021
Ella Jane Reed Cochran, 83, of Kenna, WV departed this life on October 25, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born July 18, 1938 in Given, WV to the late Cecil and Gladys (Hill) Reed. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin, along with her 3 brothers, Dencil, Ernest and Rex Reed, and 2 sisters, Dessil...
Jimmie Lee Staats
Oct 24, 2021
Jimmie Lee Staats, 78, of Sandyville lost his long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on October 24, 2021, at the Stonerise Nursing Home in Parkersburg. He was surrounded by his family and in Jim Staats fashion that we all know and love, he fought to his last breath. Jim was born on December 19, 1942 in Parkersburg to the late...
Janet L. Rhodes
Oct 23, 2021
Janet L. Rhodes, 86, of Ripley, formerly of Kenna, passed to her heavenly home on October 23, 2021, at her home following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Denzil Rhodes, adopted son Steve Knotts, and many nieces and nephews. Janet was born September 27, 1935, the daughter of Denver and Margie Fisher. In...
Roy Lee Kerns
Oct 22, 2021
Roy Lee Kerns, 64 of Kenna, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1957 in Ripley, a son of Janice Wolfe Kerns Rhodes and the late Richard Kerns. Roy enjoyed fishing but loved serving his Lord and Savior and going to church. He was a member...
Stephanie Jane Harrison
Oct 22, 2021
Stephanie Jane Harrison, 47 of Gandeeville, WV passed away October 22, 2021 at Miletree Center in Spencer, WV following a long illness. She was born July 31, 1974 in Ripley, daughter of Katie Price and the late Charles Price. Stephanie enjoyed and fishing, going to yard sales and eating. Although she was small in stature, she could out eat...
Flora Jean Boggess
Oct 22, 2021
Jean Boggess of Ravenswood, 87, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and dedicated caregivers. She was born on October 21, 1934, to the late Lloyd and Glada King and resided in Jackson County for her entire life before a recent transition to The Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit in Charleston, WV. Jean graduated from...
H. Pauline Frashier
Oct 20, 2021
H. Pauline Frashier, 97 of Charleston, WV passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in the compassionate care of Hospice Care at Ravenswood Care Center. She was born in Kenna, WV the only daughter and youngest child of the late Oscar Blaine and Icie May Harpold Rankin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell C. Frashier, and...
Basil "Gene" Board
Oct 20, 2021
Basil Eugene (Gene) Board, 77, of Fairplain passed away at home on October 20, 2021 from Metastatic Colon Cancer. Basil was born May 17, 1944 to the Late Oris and Belma Board of Gay, WV. Basil served with the US Army during the Vietnam War with the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade and was a Purple...
Carolyn V. Mahood
Oct 18, 2021
Carolyn Virginia Mahood, 71 of Ripley, passed away October 18, 2021 at Ravenswood Village following a long illness. She was born April 14, 1950, a daughter of the late Foley and Jessie Fields Price. She worked in Housekeeping at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley. Carolyn enjoyed quilting, working puzzle books and taking care of her family. She is...
Jerry M. Tephabock
Oct 18, 2021
Jerry M. Tephabock, age 79, of Ripley, passed away October 18, 2021 at Hubbard House following a long illness. He was born August 4, 1942, a son of the late Melvin and Virginia Tephabock of Grant County, WV. He became a resident of Jackson County in the late 1960’s after accepting an employment opportunity with the Agricultural Stabilization and...
Tammy Jo Winter
Oct 16, 2021
Tammy Jo Winter, 57, of Sandyville passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was born June 29, 1964 at Ripley, WV a daughter of the late Mac and Audrey (Shaffer) Davis. Tammy enjoyed NASCAR racing, as well as taking trips to Daytona Beach and the mountains. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with...
Marjorie Pillar
Oct 13, 2021
Marjorie Pillar, 85, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Eagle Pointe in Parkersburg. She was born March 16, 1936 at Ripley a daughter of the late Estel and Norma Lee Smith. Marjorie graduated from Ripley High School Class of 1955. She was a woman of faith and will be remembered as a prayer warrior. She loved...
Matt Barnette
Oct 13, 2021
Matthew Allen Barnette, of Ripley, just 37 years old, passed away on October 13, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Anyone that had the privilege of knowing Matt would agree that he was a gentle giant, the size of Paul Bunyan and as strong as Babe the Blue Ox, but very lighthearted and always looking to make life as...
