Obituary Listing

Jun 21, 2025

Harvey Angel Sr, of Ripley WV formerly of Julian, WV went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2025 at the home of his daughter Gail and son-in-law Stac Staats.

He is survived by his daughter Judy (Jimmy) Bays Spurlock Ville, WV, daughter Gail (Stac) Staats of Ripley WV. Pops is survived by two...

Jun 20, 2025

John Emmet Bowman, 67 of Ripley, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 20, 2025. John was born on January 3, 1958. John was the son of the late Shirley Mae Ramsey and the late Walter Harrison; however, he was lovingly raised by his maternal grandparents, the late John and Lena (Balser) Bowman. John was proceeded in...

Jun 20, 2025

Leah Anne Kelley, 60, of LeRoy, WV passed away on June 20, 2025 after an extended illness.

Leah was born on August 20, 1964 in Charleston, WV; the daughter of the late Thomas W. Kelley and Mary F. Webb.

Leah held a master’s degree from Marshall University and worked as a crisis intervention specialist where...

Jun 18, 2025

Janet Lou (Jarrett) Fisher, 87 of Given, passed away June 18, 2025 following a long illness.

She was born November 27, 1937 at Charleston, daughter of the late Walter and Audrey Ryder Jarrett. Janet was a 1955 graduate of Sissonville High School. She was a devoted Christian and attended Emma Chapel Church and was a member of...

Jun 18, 2025

Glen Eugene Jeffries, 88 of Gay, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 18, 2025.

He was born June 11, 1937 at Gay, son of the late Lafe and Dora Hess Jeffries. Glen is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean Casto Jeffries. He was a carman for CSX Railroad with 31 years of...

Jun 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Glenwon Sue Rhodes, who departed this life on June 17, 2025 at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for 24 years.

Sue faced Parkinson’s with remarkable dignity and grace. Even as the disease progressed, she remained...

Jun 15, 2025

Betty Louise Ward, 76, of Ravenswood, passed away on June 15, 2025 after battling an illness.

Betty was born in Heber, Arkansas on December 26, 1948; a daughter to the late Leon and Eloise (McFadden) Davis.

She is preceded in death by both parents and a her son, Robert McCord. She is survived by her...

Jun 15, 2025

Abbey Reyes, 83, of LeRoy, WV peacefully went to sleep in Jesus on June 15, 2025.

Abbey was born in the Philippines on August 13, 1941; a son of the late Antonio and Genoveva Reyes.

Abbey is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Angelina Reyes; his sons, Frendell (Glady) Reyes and Froy Reyes;...

Jun 13, 2025

Charles Augustus Marion, formerly of Klondyke Road, Ripley, passed away peacefully at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, WV on his 95th birthday, Friday, June 13, 2025.

Charles was born on Friday, June 13, 1930 in Frame, WV, the son of Thomas Walter Marion and Belva Harper. He graduated from Elkview High School in Elkview, WV with the...

Jun 11, 2025

Carla June (Walters) Bryant, 65, of LeRoy passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.

Carla was born December 10, 1959 in Charleston, WV; a daughter of the late John and Zalithea(Counts) Walters.

Carla is survived by her husband of 40 years, William Harrison Bryant; daughter Tiffany Marie...

Jun 11, 2025

Cecil "Clyde" Peters, 104, of Ripley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Clyde was born December 14, 1920 in Eunice, WV, a son of the late Cecil and Ina Mae (Curry) Peters.

In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his beloved wife June Peters; brothers Glenn Peters,...

Jun 8, 2025

Clarence Eugene Crihfield, 88, of Ripley passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

Clarence was born January 30, 1937 in Okeechobee, FL a son of the late William Ernest and Esta Mae (Hatcher) Crihfield.

Clarence was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked...

Jun 6, 2025

Gary Alan Barnard, 68, of Goldtown, WV, and formerly of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara; his sons, David Plantz (wife Brooke) of Denver, CO, and John Barnard (wife Brittany) of Morgantown, WV; and his cherished...

Jun 5, 2025

Steven Craig Koontz, 60, of Ripley, passed peacefully in his sleep on the 5th day of June 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 23 years, Michelle Koontz, daughter Elizabeth, and stepsons Daniel and Samuel Parsons. He is also survived by his mother, Bonnie Koontz, brother Chris Koontz, sister-in-law Meredith Koontz, nephews Isaac, Ethan...

May 30, 2025

Brenda Joyce (Cummings) Stalnaker, 76, of Ripley passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston.

Brenda was born September 11, 1948 in Charleston, a daughter of the late John Franklin Cummings Sr. and Freda Mae (Skeen) Cummings. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by brothers John Franklin “Frank” Cummings...

May 29, 2025

Gary Keith Anderson, 68 of Vienna, WV, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

Gary was born June 1, 1956 in Elyria, Ohio, son of the late Laco and Mary Katheryn Gorrell Anderson. Most of Gary’s life was spent in Jackson County. He was a graduate of Ravenswood High...

May 26, 2025

Johnie B. Rhodes, 77 of Kenna, passed away May 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House following an extended illness.

He was born December 24, 1947 in Gandeeville, Roane County, WV, son of the late Jim and Hazel Raines Rhodes. Johnie was a Farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially squirrel hunting. He was a Christian and attended...

May 22, 2025

Reba “Jean” Starcher, 77 years of Ripley, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2025.

She will be lovingly remembered by her 2 sons Roger(Magda) and Rodney(Nicky); 3 grandchildren Brayden, Jillian, and Liliana; 1 sister Ruth Owens, and numerous family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 19, 2025

Brenda Joyce Folden, 82, of Ravenswood passed away peacefully Monday, May 19, 2025 at Miletree Center in Spencer

Brenda was born July 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Donald Wilson and Helen Campbell. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a son Steven Wayne Wilson; grandson Justin Joe Hafer and brother Arnold...

May 17, 2025

Mary Frances (Kerns) Casto, 93, of Leroy passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born June 16, 1931 at Sandyville, a daughter of the late Ace and Verna (Snyder) Kerns.

Mary’s greatest joy in life was her family. She not only loved to take care of her...