Charles T. Frum
Jan 18, 2019
Charles “Chuck” T. Frum, 79 of Ripley, formerly of West Union, passed away January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 11, 1939 in Smithburg, WV, son of Delmus Michael and Ethel Jean Stanard Frum. He attended West Union High School where he played football and graduated from Gilmore High School in Sandyville, WV....
Patricia J. Picarella
Jan 18, 2019
Patricia Jane Picarella, 80 of Ripley, passed away January 18, 2019 at Charleston General Hospital following a long illness. She was born August 17, 1938 in Cannelton, WV , a daughter of the late Rev. Howard and Catherine Morris. She was a graduate of Montgomery High School and a homemaker. Patsy loved being with her family especially her grandbabies....
Jonah James Elliott
Jan 11, 2019
Jonah James Elliott, of Sandyville, WV, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 87. He was a retired truck driver and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and all around family man. There is nothing he would not do for his family. Jonah is survived by his daughters Joni Redman and Pam Elliott, his son, Steven...
Frankie D. Shamblin
Jan 10, 2019
Frankie D. Shamblin, 80, of Ripley died Thursday, January 10, 2018 following a short illness. She was born September 6, 1938 in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Aubrey and Ada Kersey Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Shamblin; son Mickelle Shamblin; daughter Kimberly Shamblin Wright; brother Larry W....
Trorie Christine Atkinson Olszewski
Jan 7, 2019
Trorie Christine Atkinson Olszewski took her first breath in heaven on January 7, 2019. Trorie was a vibrant young woman with a passion for life and deep love of family and community. She was born on August 17, 1991 in Ansbach, Germany. Trorie’s family relocated to her mother’s hometown of Ripley, WV in her childhood, and she continued her...
Bobby Ray Wayne
Jan 4, 2019
Bobby Ray Wayne, 68 of Sandyville, passed away at his home suddenly on January 4, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1950 in Ripley, a son of Frances Palmer Angus and the late Bobby Brooks Wayne. He worked 30 years on Drilling Rigs and 24 years as a Mechanic at Edwards Trucking and Al-Rec. He loved to go...
Dianne J Zgorzelski
Jan 2, 2019
Dianne Jay Zgorzelski, 66 of Kenna, passed away January 2, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV following a sudden illness. She was born September 19, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert Jay and Erma Jean Swaney Skinner. She was a homemaker and professional housekeeper and loved her family. She taught her family “Strong Family...
Robert E. Ball
Jan 1, 2019
Robert E. Ball, born to Edward and Ann Ball in Jackson County, MS, October 13, 1947 died in Jackson County, WV January 1st, 2019 with his wife, Vanessa, by his side. Robert graduated from Ripley High School in 1965 and from WVU in 1970 and remained a long-standing RHS and WVU sports fan. He served in the HQ Battery,...
Jean Ann Thomas
Dec 28, 2018
Jean Ann Thomas, 74, of Kenna passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. She was born August 1, 1944 at Sissonville, a daughter of the late Mark and Thelma Holley Fisher. Jean loved her flowers and gardening, as well as reading her Bible and attending church at Pleasant View United Methodist Church. She...
Danny E. White
Dec 28, 2018
Danny Eugene White, 75, of Sissonville passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital. He was born September 16, 1943 at Charleston a son of the late Cecil Romey and Violet Virginia Van Pelt White. He is survived by his wife, Michele Koole White; Sons Kevin White, Danny E. White, Jr., and Todd W. White and...
Mamie Flo Pickens
Dec 25, 2018
Mamie Flo Pickens, 65, of Sandyville passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 following an extended illness. She was born on July 3, 1953 at Buckhannon, WV a daughter of the late Warren and Ruth Helmick Johnston. Mamie was a housewife who enjoyed knitting, working puzzles, and listening to music, especially the Oak Ridge Boys. She is survived by her...
James E. Fisher
Dec 24, 2018
James Edward Fisher, 78 of Ravenswood, passed away December 24, 2018 At Overbrook Center, Middleport, Ohio following a long illness. He was born December 23, 1940 in Ripley, a son of the late Otmer and Kathleen Stewart Fisher. He was a graduate of Ripley High School. James served his country in the United States Marine Corp and Retired from...
Evelyn Kerns
Dec 22, 2018
Evelyn Kerns, 79 of Kentuck, Jackson County, passed away December 22, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston following a long illness. She was born July 6, 1939 in Charleston, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Nellie Campbell. She was a Homemaker and attended the Goshen Baptist Church. Evelyn loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed...
Helen "Chick" Casto
Dec 22, 2018
Helen “Chick” H. Casto, 79 of Ripley passed away December 22, 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Hospital, Ohio following an extended illness. Chick was born February 1, 1939 in Ripley, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lessel Hall. She was a graduate of the class of 1956 at Ripley High School. She retired from the City of Ripley...
Noreen Good
Dec 20, 2018
Noreen Smith Good, 76 of Ripley, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born August 11, 1942 in Ripley, a daughter of the late Estil and Norma Smith. Noreen was a 1961 graduate of Ripley High School. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family. She is survived by her...
Kathryn Slaughter
Dec 18, 2018
Mrs. Kathryn Slaughter, 96 of Ripley passed away December 18, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born July 15, 1922 the daughter of the late Charles and Edith McGrew Ong. Kathryn was the owner and founder of the Big R Supermarket in Ripley and a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, and a former Board of Directors...
Cornelia Nadine Phillips
Dec 18, 2018
Cornelia Nadine Phillips, 83 of Sissonville, passed away suddenly at her home on December 18, 2018. She was born November 20, 1935 in Advent, Jackson County, a daughter of the late Brady E. and Bernice Haynes Good. Cornelia Loved God, family and Children. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister and aunt and will be missed dearly. She is...
William "Greg" White P.E.
Dec 16, 2018
William Greogry “Greg” White P.E., 59, of Ripley passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital. He was born February 21, 1959 in Charleston, a son of Maralu White Craven and the late William Clifford White. He was a 1977 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and continued his education at West Virginia Tech where he received...
Stanley Counts
Dec 16, 2018
A. Stanley Counts, 58 of Given passed away December 16, 2018 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. Stanley was born June 20, 1960 in Ripley, a son of the late Albert Monroe and Melba I. Godbey Counts. Stanley was a Boilermaker and enjoyed farming. He loved to fish, hunt and camp and enjoyed cooking wild game. Stanley could...
Lisa Darlene Vannoy
Dec 10, 2018
Lisa Darlene Nelson Vannoy passed away Monday December 10, 2018. She was preceded in Death by her Father Edward D Nelson. She is survived by her Husband Michael Vannoy; Mother Judy Nelson; three children, Daughter Tori Vannoy, Sons Justin and Bryan Barnett, 1 Grandson. Special thanks to everyone who came to visit and Support us During our Heart Breaking...
