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William Steven Harris
Mar 7, 2025
William Steven Harris, 74, of Kentuck went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025.
William was born June 9, 1950 on the family farm in Kentuck, WV; a son of the late Joe and Vada Harris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Carolyn Irene Crihfield Harris; his...
Franklin Delano Rogers
Mar 5, 2025
Franklin Delano Rogers, 87 of Ripley, passed away March 5, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was born December 16, 1937 in Rhonda, WV, son of the late Frederick and Vada Tenney Rogers. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked in the coal mines for several years and was the last...
Paul "Gino" Angel
Mar 5, 2025
Paul “Gino” David Angel, 72, of Evans passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Paul was born February 21, 1953 at Charleston a son of the late James Everett and Florence (Gillispie) Angel. Paul was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as trading.
Paul is survived by his son, Sean Paul Angel and...
John D. Riley
Mar 4, 2025
John D. Riley, 78, of Parkersburg passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center Parkersburg.
He was born December 8, 1946 at Zona, WV in Roane County a son of the late Virginia Riley. He was graduate of Walton High School Class of 1965. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Osburn W. "Babe" Perrine
Feb 27, 2025
Osburn W. “Babe” Perrine, 100 years old of Ripley, WV (formerly of Edgewater, Florida and Pinch, West Virginia) went peacefully home to be with his Saviour on February 27, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston, WV after a short illness.
He was born on December 13th, 1924 in Morgantown, WV and spent his early years in...
Dennis Ray Perkins
Feb 26, 2025
Dennis Ray Perkins, 83, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical, Parkersburg, WV. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Jane "Jenny" Maria Abell and Raymond N. Perkins. After his father’s death at the age of 6, his mother later married Robert Long, he and his younger brother Dan, were raised by...
Ralph Bowling
Feb 26, 2025
Ralph O’Dell Bowling, 65, of Liberty, WV left our world on February 26, 2025 to enter into the place that God prepared for him.
He was born August 24, 1959 a son of James and Georgia (Knapp) Bowling. Ralph was preceded in death by his son Michael and mother Georgia.
Ralph is survived by his...
Everett Ray Mccrady
Feb 25, 2025
Everett "Ray" McCrady, 94, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Ray was born March 23, 1930 at Frozen Camp in Jackson County, a son of the late Holly Dexter and Nettie (Prudie) McCrady. Ray was a mechanic for many years starting at Ripley...
Jefferey A. Hess
Feb 24, 2025
Jefferey Allen Hess, 63 of Sandyville, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 24, 2025 following an illness. He was born February 12, 1962 to the late Howard and Leola Hess.
In addition to his parents, Jefferey was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Lynn Cranfield; his son Spc. David Alan Hess, a war...
Dreama Sue Hollister
Feb 22, 2025
Dreama Sue Hollister, 76 of Ravenswood passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.
Dreama was born July 14, 1948 in Charleston WV, daughter of the late Darryl “Clem” Clendenin and Jacklyn Huffman.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Danny Hollister.
She is survived...
Ethan Michael Mcdougal
Feb 21, 2025
On Friday February 21, 2025, Ethan McDougal of Ripley passed away at the age of 18.
Ethan was born on August 23, 2006 in Parkersburg, WV. He is survived by his parents, Terrie and Larry McDougal of Ripley, siblings Ania McDougal (Coy) of Charleston and Damien McDougal, aunts Cindy (Rick) Kay, Mary (Jason)Thomas, Carol Klar...
David M. Moore
Feb 14, 2025
David Marion Moore, 81, of Ripley passed away February 14, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
David was born March 9, 1943 in Ona, WV a son of the late Jesse and Maymie (Dunfee) Moore. He was a graduate of Ripley High School and dedicated many years to his career at Kaiser Aluminum before retiring. He...
Paulina Beth Hughes
Feb 14, 2025
PAULINA BETH “POLLY” HUGHES, 89, of Ripley, West Virginia passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, after a short illness.
Born on December 12, 1935, to Dr. Russel Kessel and Pauline Kessel in Charleston, West Virginia, Polly grew up on the West Side of Charleston. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School, where she was a majorette, and...
Nancy L. Roberts
Feb 13, 2025
Nancy Louise (McKinney) Roberts, 89 of Ripley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2025, at Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston, WV following a long illness.
She was born April 12, 1935, in Wide Mouth, WV, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nellie B. Davis McKinney. She was a graduate of Herndon...
Ronald C. "Romey" Hatcher
Feb 13, 2025
Ronald “Romey” Charles Hatcher Sr., 79, of Ripley passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Ravenswood Care Center.
Ronald was born June 11, 1945 at Gay, WV a son of the late Cleo and Margaret (Jeffries) Hatcher. Romey was a graduate of Ripley High School and went on to serve his country in the United States...
Donald Louis Foster
Feb 12, 2025
Donald Louis Foster, 87 of Sissonville, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025.
He was born September 26, 1937 in Charleston, son of the late James Delbert Foster Sr. and Gladys Kathleen Wilburn. Donald will be remembered as a motorcycle enthusiast and cherished his Goldwing. He was a family man who will be missed...
Douglas "Mickey" Fisher
Feb 9, 2025
Douglas McArthur “Mickey” Fisher, 82, of Cottageville passed away on February 09, 2025, at the Ravenswood Care Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born February 20, 1942, in Staats Mills, WV, the son of the late Hiram and Clara (Fields) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Loretta Kaye (Rhodes) Fisher,...
Linda Lou Chase
Feb 9, 2025
Linda Lou (Lanham) Chase, 74 of Kenna, passed away Sunday, February 9, 23025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV.
Linda was born April 1, 1950 to Herbert and Gracie Good Lanham. She was a 1968 graduate of Ripley High School and enjoyed camping with her family and helping those in need.
Linda was preceded...
Dottie May Fields
Feb 6, 2025
Dottie May Fields, 74, of Kenna passed away February 6, 2025.
Dottie was born December 13, 1950; a daughter of the late Abe McDonald Fields and Lena Fay (Parsons) Fields. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered especially for her love of children.
In addition to her parents Dottie was preceded...
Paul Willard
Feb 5, 2025
Paul Christopher H. “Luke” Willard, 58, passed Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025 at his home after a sudden illness. He was a son of the late Paul and Dolores (Good) Willard.
Paul was a Ripley High School graduate and attended Marshall University before becoming a clinical management coordinator for CAMC in Charleston where he worked for 26...
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