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Carolyn Irene Harris

Carolyn Irene Harris

Jan 6, 2021

Carolyn Irene Harris, 67, of Kenna passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. She was born September 16, 1953 at Kentuck, a daughter of the late Dan and Glenva Anderson Crihfield. Carolyn was a homemaker who loved providing for her family. She also enjoyed canning and attending services at Vista...

Brenda Joyce Cunningham

Brenda Joyce Cunningham

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday, January 4, 2021, Brenda Joyce Cunningham, 76 of Ripley, WV passed away after a short illness. Brenda was born October 29, 1944, a daughter of Emmitt and Helen Bonovitch. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and a former employee of Jackson General Hospital as a Lab Technician. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Russell L. Vannoy Sr.

Russell L. Vannoy Sr.

Jan 3, 2021

Russell Leon Vannoy Sr., 83 of Ripley, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2021 at Ravenswood Village and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Russ was born December 22, 1937 in in Charleston, a son of the late Jesse Jennings and Verna Parsons Vannoy. After attending Stonewall Jackson High School, he went on to...

Joan M. Crane

Joan M. Crane

Jan 3, 2021

Joan M. Crane, 88 of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Charleston and Ripley, WV, passed away January 3, 2021 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Corbin and Darrell Corbin; husbands Cam Crane and Richard Cottrell; infant sons, Donald and Dwayne and adult son Dusty Cottrell. She is survived by daughter, Donna Lee Hardy...

Karen And Arnold Shaffer

Karen And Arnold Shaffer

Jan 3, 2021

Karen Shaffer, 73 passed away December 28, 2020, and her husband of 28 years, Arnold Shaffer, 79 passed away January 3, 2021. Both passed away from long illnesses. They were residents of Elkview. Karen was born July 15, 1947 in Charleston, daughter of the late Otha Cornwall and Lilly Shaffer Jones. She was a homemaker and she and Arnold...

Sherry Lynn Southall

Sherry Lynn Southall

Dec 31, 2020

Sherry Lynn Southall, 62 of Leroy, passed away December 31, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV following a long illness. She was born February 10, 1958 in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Brenda Comer Kessel. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her...

Donald Robert  Simons

Donald Robert Simons

Dec 29, 2020

Donald Robert Simons, 77, of Leroy passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 12, 1943 on Joe’s Run a son of the late Daniel and Belva Richards Simons. Don worked and retired from Century Aluminum where he was a mechanic after many years of service. He also loved to...

Jo Ann Raines

Jo Ann Raines

Dec 27, 2020

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, Jo Ann Raines of Ripley WV, wife and loving mother passed away after a short illness at the age of 82. Jo Ann was born on June 28, 1938 in Ripley, WV. In 1960 she married Paul Raines. They raised two sons, Nolan of Columbus, OH, and Andrew of San Diego, CA. Jo Ann...

Nancy  Fay  Rogers

Nancy Fay Rogers

Dec 26, 2020

Nancy Fay Rogers, 82, of Ripley passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness. She was born January 13, 1938 at Walton, WV a daughter of the late John and Amy Lively Larch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Rogers; sons James and Larry Jarvis;...

Linda Elizabeth  Landfried

Linda Elizabeth Landfried

Dec 26, 2020

Linda Elizabeth Perry Landfried departed her loving family on December 26, 2020, in Morehead City, NC. Linda was born in South Charleston, WV on September 30, 1936 to the late Eunice and Ellsworth Perry. She attended South Charleston High School and WV Wesleyan College. Linda was a loving mother and raised her two children with her husband Dick: Libbie...

Roy  Edward  Howerton

Roy Edward Howerton

Dec 25, 2020

Roy Edward “Tommy” Howerton, 89, of Medina Road, Jackson County went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born at Lamar, WV on July 15, 1931 a son of the late Walter and Gertrude Wimmer Howerton. He retired from Century Aluminum with 36 years of service. Roy was very faithful to his Lord...

Denver "Buddy" Clendenin

Denver "Buddy" Clendenin

Dec 22, 2020

Denver “Buddy” Clendenin, 94, of Kenna passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born June 1, 1926 at Goldtown, WV a son of the late Sanford Lee and Ethel Miller Clendenin. Alongside his wife Clara they were the owners of Clendenin Auto Sales of Kenna. He is survived by his children...

Brittany Michelle Scaggs

Brittany Michelle Scaggs

Dec 21, 2020

Brittany Michelle Scaggs, 35, of Huntington, passed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born on March 30, 1985 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Todd Matthew Scaggs and Teresa Parsons Williams. Brittany was a light to all who her knew her. Her smile was bright and infectious; her laugh could be felt in...

James Matthew Myers

James Matthew Myers

Dec 20, 2020

James Matthew Myers, 69 of Sissonville, passed away December 20, 2020 at his home. He was born November 21, 1951 in Charleston, a son of the late Brice and Eva Wheatcraft Myers. He was a Farmer and had previously worked at Kaiser Aluminum. He is survived by his wife, Annie Garnes Myers; children Jimmy Garnes, Jerry Garnes, Nathan Myers,...

Charles "Chuck" Harper

Charles "Chuck" Harper

Dec 18, 2020

Charles W. “Chuck” Harper, 77 of Ripley, passed away suddenly on December 18, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. Chuck was born February 20, 1943 in Looneyville, Roane County, son of the late Rosalie Harper. He retired as a Data Processor for Constellium Aluminum (the former Kaiser Aluminum). He was a Christian by Faith and was a...

Mae E. Huffman

Mae E. Huffman

Dec 18, 2020

Mae Ellen Huffman, 86 of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2020 following a short illness. She was born May 28, 1934 in Kenna, a daughter of the late Dan and Nettie Casto Parsons. She was a graduate of Ripley High School and worked as a Clerk at K-Mart. She was a Christian...

Darrell W. Williams

Darrell W. Williams

Dec 14, 2020

Darrell Wayne Williams, 73 of Kenna passed away December 14, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness. He was born March 27, 1947 in Charleston. Darrell was a long-time employee of C and H Taxi and last worked for Patton Cleaning Service. He was a member of the Ripley Senior Center. He is survived by many friends...

Kenneth Cantrell

Kenneth Cantrell

Dec 13, 2020

Kenneth Cantrell, 72, of Liberty passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home. He was born December 13, 1948 in Kanawha County, a son of the late Hermie and Elsie Cadel Cantrell. He is survived by his two daughter, Candy Moore (Robert) of Liberty and Missy Price (Tim) of Gay; brothers Winston Cantrell of Mississippi and Ricky Cantrell...

Jameson Aries Long

Jameson Aries Long

Dec 13, 2020

Jameson Aries Long, 3, of Elkview, West Virginia, departed this life and entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on December 13, 2020. He was born to parents Risa Saunders and Daniel Long, on September 18, 2017 in Charleston, West Virginia. Jameson enjoyed singing & dancing to silly songs, watching Paw Patrol, and building Lego forts and...

Gage Xavier Ripley

Gage Xavier Ripley

Dec 13, 2020

Gage Xavier Ripley, 12, of Elkview, West Virginia, departed this life and entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on December 13, 2020. He was born on November 13, 2008 in Charleston, West Virginia. He enjoyed playing video games, archery, building forts, castles, and other creations with his Lego blocks. Gage had a contagious smile and loved...

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