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Carlotta  Sue Shamblin

Carlotta Sue Shamblin

Sep 5, 2020

Carlotta Sue Shamblin, 76 of St. Albans, passed away September 5, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. She was born July 19, 1944 in Ripley, daughter of the late Gilbert and Naomi Pickens Flesher. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and a Homemaker. Along with her husband, Cecil, she participated in Revolutionary War Reenactments...

Mary  E. Dunn

Mary E. Dunn

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Dunn, 61 of Leon, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born June 24, 1959 in Parkersburg, daughter of Paul and Norita McCullough Richards. Mary was a graduate of Ripley High School Class of 1977 and a member of the West Ripley Church of Christ where she served...

Robert  "Bob"  Parsons

Robert "Bob" Parsons

Sep 2, 2020

Robert “Bob” Leon Parsons, 71, of Fairplain passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was born February 16, 1949 at Charleston a son of Virginia Francis Hill Parsons and the late Clovis “Chubby” Parsons. Bob retired from Pechiney Rolled Products in Ravenswood with many years of service. He was easy going and...

Gary Wayne Slater

Gary Wayne Slater

Aug 31, 2020

Gary Wayne Slater, 68, of Sissonville passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Division. He was born October 25, 1951 at Sissonville, a son of the late Nishel and Audrey Phillips Slater. Gary worked as a carpenter for Slater Contracting, a business that he worked with his brother. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as cooking....

Mavis Evadeen Rhodes

Mavis Evadeen Rhodes

Aug 30, 2020

Mavis Evadeen Anderson Rhodes, 91, of Statts Mill passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Parkersburg, WV Mavis was born January 23, 1929 at Gay, WV a daughter of the late Holly and Corda Rhodes Anderson. Evadeen was animal lover who also loved her flowers and to be working in the garden. She is survived by her children Curtis...

Jerry C. Ranson

Jerry C. Ranson

Aug 29, 2020

Jerry Clyde Ranson, 85, of Ripley passed away on Saturday, August 29th at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division in Charleston from chronic illnesses. He was born July 24, 1935 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Clydus and Dessie Ranson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Carroll “Kayo” Ranson,...

Ethel Faye Webb

Ethel Faye Webb

Aug 28, 2020

Ethel Faye Skeen Webb, 82 of Ripley departed this life on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, following a brief illness. She was born August 26, 1938 at Kenna, WV, daughter of the late Tom and Ida Landis Skeen. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Joe’s Run Memorial Church. In addition to...

Charles Roman Morawski

Charles Roman Morawski

Aug 25, 2020

Charles Roman Morawski gained is wings on August 25, 2020. Born in Chicago Illinois on September 25 1950 He is survived by his wife of 18 years Shelia Morawski from Ripley W.V. Sister Frances Morawski from Waynesboro,VA Son Mark (Ann) Morawski of Phoenix AZ, Daughter Valerie (Michael) McClanahan of Charleston W.V. Grandchildren JT and Ashley Spurlock of Ripley W.V.,...

Charles  Graves

Charles Graves

Aug 25, 2020

Charles Eugene Graves 61 of Gay, WV, formerly of Olean, NY, passed away August 25, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness. He was born November 23, 1958 in Olean, NY, a son of the late Lewis and Patricia Graves. He was a Logger in the Timber Industry. He is survived by a son, Christopher Graves; daughter...

Gary  Lee Comer

Gary Lee Comer

Aug 21, 2020

Gary Lee Comer, 78, of Ripley passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Arbors of Pomeroy following an extended illness. He was born November 25, 1941 in Jackson County, WV a son of the late Marshall Edward and Belva Rowley Comer. Gary is survived by his children Richard Comer (Cindy) of Hiram, GA, Edward Comer of Asheboro, NC,...

Brenda Kay Simons

Brenda Kay Simons

Aug 20, 2020

Brenda Kay Rhodes Simons, 69, of Sandyville passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born September 28, 1950 at Charleston, a daughter of the late Bradford and Mary Catherine Jones Rhodes. Brenda was a registered nurse who worked at Roane General, Jackson General, CAMC Memorial and General Divisions and Cedar Ridge. She was also...

Ruth N.  Glassner

Ruth N. Glassner

Aug 18, 2020

Ruth Norene Glassner, 99, passed away August 18, 2020 at the Ravenswood Care Center. She was the Daughter of Orville and Verl Rhodes and was born August 16, 1921 at Statts Mill, WV. Ruth was a homemaker the majority of her life. A faithful member of the Ephesus Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for many years and...

Crystal Kaye Kelly

Crystal Kaye Kelly

Aug 10, 2020

Crystal Kaye Kelly, 69, of Ripley passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. She was born May 6, 1951 in Boone County, a daughter of the late Frank James and Cosby Alice Hicks Smith. Momma or Mamaw Kaye as she was affectionately known to so many was a homemaker who loved to take care...

William "Bill"  Shamblin

William "Bill" Shamblin

Aug 4, 2020

William “Bill” Shamblin Jr., 70, of Palm Coast, FL passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born December 17, 1949 in Kanawha County, a son of Ruby Monk Cobb and the late William “Willie” Shamblin Sr. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam...

Duane Keith  Davis

Duane Keith Davis

Aug 3, 2020

Duane Keith Davis, 62, of Sandyville passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 13, 1958 at Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Cecil Ervin and Sona Fay Kinder Davis. Duane was currently employed as a commercial delivery driver for Advanced Auto Parts of Ravenswood. In his spare time...

Orthalee Whited

Orthalee Whited

Jul 31, 2020

Vivian Orthalee Anderson Whited of Ripley passed away July 31, 2020 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center following a short illness. Othalee was born April 7, 1932 in Jackson County, WV, a daughter of the late Holley and Corda Rhodes Anderson. She was a homemaker and attended the Grace Gospel Church. She is survived by her sons Dana...

Frank E. Elmore

Frank E. Elmore

Jul 30, 2020

Frankie Edward Elmore 64 of Ripley, passed away July 30, 2020 at his home following a short illness. He was born March 19, 1956 in Charleston and was a self employed tree trimmer and also worked for Moss Tree Company. In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated. Cremation Services are being provided by Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.

Clay Mitchell

Clay Mitchell

Jul 27, 2020

Arnold “Clay” Mitchell, 87 of Ripley went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2020. Clay was born March 30, 1933 in Putnam County a son of the late Asa and Conway Dodd Mitchell. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum with 35 years of service. He was an active member for 58 years at the Ripley Baptist...

Jimmy Miller

Jimmy Miller

Jul 27, 2020

Jimmy Dale Miller, 82 of Ripley, passed away July 27, 2020 at Hubbard House Hospice, South Charleston following a long illness. He was born December 15, 1937 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Edward and Virginia Norman Miller. He served his country in the United States Marines. He was a retired Truck Driver and attended the Salt Hill...

Patricia Gail  Beane

Patricia Gail Beane

Jul 23, 2020

Patricia Gail Beane (Pat or Patricia as she was known to her sisters) of South Charleston, WV died July 23, 2020 after a long illness. Patricia was born to the late Cecil and Lucille Blankenship of Welch, West Virginia on May 14, 1944. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Warren W. Beane, Jr., sons William...

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