Obituary Listing

Apr 18, 2025

Carolyn June Acree passed away on April 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1939 up Turtle Creek in Boone County, WV to Bethel and Mabel Barker. Carolyn graduated from Scott High School in 1957 and soon after became a Navy wife when she married Phillip Earl Acree...

Apr 18, 2025

Jacqueline Gay “Jackie” Fisher, 90 of Goldtown, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, at her home, following a short illness. Jackie was born October 11, 1934 on Heizer Creek in Putnam County, WV to the late Denver and Juanita Fisher.

Jackie was a 1953 graduate of Sissonville High School....

Apr 12, 2025

Fred Nutter of Evans, WV went to be with with Lord on April 12, 2025.

2 Corinthians 5:8: “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Fred was born May 1, 1933 in Charleston to the late Lonnie and Mamie (Johnson) Nutter....

Apr 12, 2025

They say everyone’s life is made up of two dates and a dash. The first date tells of when you entered this world and the second of when you left it behind. The real story, though, lies within the dash.

On February 17, 1964, John Kevin McGinley was born in Charleston, WV, to the late Charles “Skip”...

Apr 10, 2025

Mark Edward Jackson, 58, of Ripley passed away Saturday, April 10, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

Mark was born April 1, 1967 at Hamilton, OH a son of the late George Oscar and Mary Lee (Osborne) Jackson.

Mark was employed in hardware sales which was a job he loved. He also managed...

Apr 10, 2025

Richard Allen Baldwin, 65, of Leon passed away April 10, 2025. He was born February 27, 1960 in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Denzel and Thelma Baldwin.

Richard enjoyed hunting, riding his sxs, HVAC work, and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be missed dearly.

In addition to his father, Richard is...

Apr 9, 2025

James Wallace Pearson, 82 of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Jackson County, WV, passed away April 9, 2025, at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

He was born December 31, 1942, in Jackson County, WV, son of the late George Wallace and Geraldine Kiser Pearson. Jim was a graduate of Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College....

Apr 8, 2025

James “Jimbo” Douglas Carney, 75, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

Jim was born October 19, 1949 at Charleston, a son of the late James Delmer and Lona May (Fisher) Carney.

Jim retired from Bank One of Charleston after 14 years of service as a maintenance...

Apr 7, 2025

On April 7th, 2025, the world lost its brightest angel when Kelly Hackney was called to heaven after a courageous, nearly lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis. Surrounded by her loving family, Kelly’s spirit ascended, leaving a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering advocacy.

Kelly is survived by her devoted parents, Kay and Gene Hackney of...

Apr 6, 2025

Denise Lynn Fields, 60 of Ripley, passed away April 6, 2025 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born July 10,1964 at Ripley, daughter of Dorothy Easter Cunningham and the late Daniel Cunningham. She was a 1982 graduate of Ripley High School and worked in the insurance industry for many years. She was a very...

Apr 2, 2025

Curtis M. “Buck” Raines, 80 of Kenna, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025 while in Charleston General Hospital.

Buck was born April 20, 1944 in Kenna, son of the late William Daris and Dortholean Fields Raines. He was a born again Christian and attended the Hickory Grove Church in Kenna. He was a...

Apr 2, 2025

Charles B. Sloan (78) passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Charles was born on July 29, 1946 to Charles S. Sloan and Loleda Keithley, who both preceeded him in death. Charles is also preceded in death by his wife (Josephine Sloan), and his brothers (Warren Sloan, Norman Sloan, Danny Sloan, and Mark Sloan). Charles is proceeded in death...

Apr 1, 2025

Virginia Mae Cummings, 82, of Kenna passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5th at the Goshen Cemetery, Kenna. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. Following the visitation, a procession will leave from...

Apr 1, 2025

Gracelyn Nichole Estep-Spencer, infant daughter of Kaitlyn Estep and Payton Spencer gained her angel wings on April 1, 2025 at CAMC Womens and Childrens Hospital.

“Our sweet Evangeline” was born on April 1, 2025 in Charleston, WV and will be cherished dearly.

In addition to her parents, Gracelyn is survived by her brothers Chase, Luke,...

Mar 28, 2025

Terry Jan Workman, 70, of Kenna passed away March 28th, 2025. He was born February 6th, 1955 in Boone County, West Virginia to Delmar “Jiggs” and Kathleen “Kat” Workman.

Terry loved playing the guitar and will be remembered for the great joy he found in spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

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Mar 26, 2025

Jesse Raymond Smith, 62, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Jesse was born March 26, 1963 at Ocean Side, CA a son of the late Raymond Alfred and Julia Joann (Nunley) Smith.

Jesse was a graduated of Ripley High School and served his country as a member...

Mar 25, 2025

Ralph Ward Bennett, 59, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Ralph was born May 23, 1965, a son of the late Robert Bennett Sr. and Janice Karabon. He enjoyed hockey, cracking open a cold Pepsi, and will especially be remembered for his love of animals as he cared for many strays. He will be cherished...

Mar 22, 2025

Calvin Dale Kelley, 66 of Ripley, passed away March 22, 2025 in Mountain View Care Center, Ripley, following an extended illness.

He was born February 28, 1959 at Fisher Ridge, Kenna, WV, son of the late Howard and Stella Harrison Kelley. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Calvin enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 21, 2025

Jennings Otmer Miller, 75, of Kenna passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 after a long illness.

Jennings was born April 11, 1949 at Kenna, WV a son of the late Warren and Rosalie (Faber) Miller. He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired diesel mechanic. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Most...

Mar 20, 2025

Brenda Aitken, 72, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on March 20, 2025.

Brenda was born on December 18, 1952 to the late Harold and Dorothy Hershburger.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert Aitken; a daughter, Danielle Aitken; a son, Joseph Aitken; grandchildren, Matthew Aitken and Nicholas Torres; a brother, Dennis Hershburger;...