Nelson Toler
Nov 18, 2021
Howard “Nelson” Toler Jr., 68, of Ripley passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1953 at Charleston a son of the late Howard Sr. and Ellen Dolores Brogan Toler. Nelson always enjoyed staying active and was a hard worker. He owned and operated his own business, Complete Contracting Services, for...
Jackie L. Rhodes
Nov 17, 2021
Jackie “Jack” L. Rhodes, 86, of Kenna, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at CAMC due to complications of COVID. He was surrounded by his family and left this world in peace. He was born October 10, 1935 in Charleston, WV the son of Lona Faye Duff Rhodes and Clayton Rhodes. Jack graduated from Ripley High School in...
Charles "Chuck" Stout
Nov 16, 2021
Charles L. “Chuck” Stout, 67 of Ripley, passed away November 16, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following an extended illness. He was born August 22, 1954 in Charleston, a son of the late Eldon and Jane Symons Stout. He was one of the first males admitted to WVU Nursing School and practiced as a Nurse for several years....
Theodore "Ted" Motes
Nov 15, 2021
Theodore “Ted” Ray Motes, 65, of Ripley passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 18, 1956 in Bethany, Missouri a son of Faye Hill Motes and the late Cleo Motes. After living in over 35 states Ted graduated from Ripley High School in 1974. Following high school,...
Carroll E. Patterson
Nov 14, 2021
Carroll E. Patterson, 80, of Cottageville, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord November 14, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Ripley, WV on October 27, 1941 to the late Otho “Bump” and Elsie (White) Patterson. Carroll graduated from Ripley High School, Class of 1959, where he was a star basketball player. He retired...
Ken Hamon
Nov 14, 2021
William Kenneth Hamon, 79 of Ripley passed away November 14, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston following a long illness. Ken was born January 1, 1942 in Fletcher, Jackson County, WV, son of the late William and Faye Harris Hamon. He worked for Cabot Oil and Gas for many years and enjoyed Deer Hunting, going for drives and...
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...
