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Radus Ray Fields

Radus Ray Fields

May 1, 2020

Radus Ray Fields, 92 of Ripley, passed away May 1, 2020 at his home following a long illness. Radus was born December 24, 1927 at Statts Mill, WV, son of the late Fred and Virgie Rhodes Fields. He was an Army Veteran and retired from Republic Steel after almost 40 years of service. He enjoyed Farming and attended the...

Charles H. Masek Jr.

Charles H. Masek Jr.

May 1, 2020

Charles H. Masek Jr. joined the Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 1, 2020. He passed away peacefully at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV with family at the age of 83. Charles truly lived life to the fullest and made friends wherever he went. He was a member of Parchment Valley Baptist Church and loved...

Macel Herbert

Macel Herbert

Apr 30, 2020

Macel McMillion Herbert, 77 of Ripley, WV went home to be with the Lord April 30, 2020. She was born at Nettie, WV December 6, 1942 and graduated from Richwood High School. She was married to David Herbert Sr. Macel was a dedicated mother, grandmother, housewife and Christian. She was formerly employed by the USDA and Ripley Police Department....

Nancy Jo Puskas

Nancy Jo Puskas

Apr 28, 2020

Nancy Jo Puskas, 75, of Given passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home following an extended illness. She was born January 3, 1945 at Flint, Michigan a daughter of the late Charles and Erma Smith Glidden. Nancy taught piano to many children throughout the year and was also the theatre manager at Mountaineer Cinemas in Ripley. She...

Louise Milan

Louise Milan

Apr 27, 2020

Amie Louise Milan, 91 of Ripley, went to her Heavenly Home and is now sitting with Jesus on April 27, 2020 at her home following a long illness. To her family she was “Wife, Mother, Mom, Aunt, Grandma, MaMa, Weesie. She was their Heart and Rock, the Heart and Spiritual Guide!” She was born February 18, 1929 in Roane...

Dessil Mae Slaughter

Dessil Mae Slaughter

Apr 23, 2020

Dessil Mae Slaughter, 83 of Kenna, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, due to complications of the COVID 19 Virus. She was born December 30, 1936 in Given, WV, a daughter of the late Cecil B Reed and Gladys Hill Reed. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was...

Phyllis  Ann  Cartmill

Phyllis Ann Cartmill

Apr 21, 2020

Phyllis Cartmill, 81, of Leon entered the gates of Heaven on April 21, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Charleston WV on January 20, 1939. She was a loving mother a child of God and was a devoted wife. She was preceded in death by her late husband Larry L. Cartmill as well as her daughter...

Virginia Irene Thomas

Virginia Irene Thomas

Apr 19, 2020

Virginia Irene Anderson Thomas, 95, of Ripley passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital due to complications of the COVID-19 virus. She was born November 30, 1924 in Jackson County, a daughter of the late Holley and Corda Rhodes Anderson. Virginia worked at the McCoy’s Restaurant where she managed the kitchen. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, animals...

Betty Lou Wiles

Betty Lou Wiles

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Lou Wiles, 82 of Ripley, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 23, 1937 in Lansing, WV, a daughter of the late Jesse E. and Millie Inez Evans Withrow. She was a homemaker and as her children say, the best Mother ever! She loved gardening and was known...

Mildred Crihfield

Mildred Crihfield

Apr 18, 2020

Mildred Pearl Crihfield, 78, of Lakemore, Ohio, was welcome to her eternal home, April 18, 2020. She is now with her loving husband, Herman, as they walk together hand in hand. She was born September 1, 1941 in Statts Mill, West Virginia to the late William and Annie Fields Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Ollie C. Barnett

Ollie C. Barnett

Apr 17, 2020

Ollie C. Barnett, 88 of Ripley, WV, formerly of Akron, OH, passed away on April 17, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. A full obituary and memorial service will be held at a later date. Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley is serving the family.

Delmer And Phoebe Fields

Delmer And Phoebe Fields

Apr 17, 2020

Delmer and Phoebe Fields were united as one on October 22, 1954 and were inseparable for 65 years. They departed this life within hours of one another on late April 17, 2020 and early April 18, 2020. Delmer Perry Fields, son of the late Hobart Perry Fields and Louisa Jane Fisher-Fields. He was born on October 24, 1936 and...

Phyllis King Harlan

Phyllis King Harlan

Apr 12, 2020

Phyllis Irene King Harlan, 94 of Ripley, passed away April 12, 2020 at her home following a long illness. She was born November 1, 1925 in Roane County, WV, daughter of the late Oma and Hazel Roberts Atkinson. She was a Registered Nurse and retired from the Roane-Jackson Technical Center where she taught Nursing. She was a member of...

Wendell L. Blackwell

Wendell L. Blackwell

Apr 12, 2020

Wendell Lee Blackwell, 59 of Lucasville, OH, formerly of Jackson County, passed away April 12, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center following a long illness. He was born October 15, 1960 in Wood County, a son of the late Verle and Pauline Miller Blackwell. He was a junk dealer and pick up man. He is survived by brothers Jerry...

Hollie Wilbur Pauley

Hollie Wilbur Pauley

Apr 8, 2020

Hollie Wilbur Pauley, 83 of Sissonville, WV, passed away April 8, 2020 at CAMC General Division, Charleston after a short illness. He was born May 4, 1936 in Sissonville, WV, son of the late George and Nellie Pauley. He loved all sports and enjoyed watching and talking about games he watched. He retired from the McJunkin Corp. with 31...

Beverly  Ann Shatto

Beverly Ann Shatto

Apr 8, 2020

On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Beverly Ann Shatto, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 59 in Ripley, WV. Beverly was born on July 22, 1960 in Morgantown, WV to Richard and Emma Jean (Cunningham) Barnard. Prior to her post graduate studies, Beverly was a foreign exchange student in New Zealand. She received a Bachelor...

William Theodore Hall

William Theodore Hall

Apr 7, 2020

William Theodore Hall, 86 of Kenna passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Eldercare Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. He was born March 2, 1934 in Roane County, a son of the late Cyrus S. and Zanna M. Harris Hall. William was a United States Army veteran and retired from True Temper. He was also the owner...

Karen Sue Ray

Karen Sue Ray

Apr 6, 2020

Karen Sue Ray, 65, of Kenna passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 20, 1954 in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late, Thadus and Emily Goff. Karen retired from Jackson General Hospital with 23 years of service where she worked in the kitchen. She is survived...

Jeffrey E. Zell

Jeffrey E. Zell

Apr 5, 2020

Jeffrey E. Zell, 63 of Letart, passed away April 5, 2020 in Heritage Center in Huntington, WV following a long illness. He was born June 30, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Julia Zell. He retired as a truck driver. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Forsythe of Ripley, WV; sons Patrick Zell and Jeffrey...

Roger Lee Starcher

Roger Lee Starcher

Apr 4, 2020

Roger Lee Starcher, 72, of Fairplain went to his heavenly home Saturday, April 4, 2020 after a short illness. He was born December 22, 1947 to parents Clyde and Goldie (Whited) Starcher of South Charleston. Roger leaves benind his wife of 49 years Reba Jean “Jeannie” (Lawson) Starcher; Sons Roger Lee Starcher II (Magda) of San Diego, CA and...

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