Obituary Listing

Feb 9, 2025

Douglas McArthur “Mickey” Fisher, 82, of Cottageville passed away on February 09, 2025, at the Ravenswood Care Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 20, 1942, in Staats Mills, WV, the son of the late Hiram and Clara (Fields) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Loretta Kaye (Rhodes) Fisher,...

Feb 9, 2025

Linda Lou (Lanham) Chase, 74 of Kenna, passed away Sunday, February 9, 23025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV.

Linda was born April 1, 1950 to Herbert and Gracie Good Lanham. She was a 1968 graduate of Ripley High School and enjoyed camping with her family and helping those in need.

Linda was preceded...

Feb 6, 2025

Dottie May Fields, 74, of Kenna passed away February 6, 2025.

Dottie was born December 13, 1950; a daughter of the late Abe McDonald Fields and Lena Fay (Parsons) Fields. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered especially for her love of children.

In addition to her parents Dottie was preceded...

Feb 5, 2025

Paul Christopher H. “Luke” Willard, 58, passed Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025 at his home after a sudden illness. He was a son of the late Paul and Dolores (Good) Willard.

Paul was a Ripley High School graduate and attended Marshall University before becoming a clinical management coordinator for CAMC in Charleston where he worked for 26...

Jan 31, 2025

Hillard Warren Hicks, 70 of Kenna, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Hillard and Lena (Pittman) Hicks; a sister, Sandra Hicks; a sister in law, Irene Hicks; and the mother to his beloved son, Robin Minck.

He is survived by...

Jan 28, 2025

William Ross “Bill” Fisher, 92, of Goldtown, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 28, 2025, at his home, following an extended illness. Bill was born August 26, 1932, on his family farm in Goldtown, WV, to the late James K. and Pauline (Dooley) Fisher.

A 1950 graduate of Ripley High School,...

Jan 27, 2025

Helen Faye Parsons, 86, of Ripley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025.

Helen was born Febuary 13, 1938; a daughter of the late Estel and Norma Smith.

In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dwight Parsons; brother Conrad Smith; and sisters...

Jan 27, 2025

Helen Joyce “Cookie” (Anderson) Hall, 83, of Ripley passed away January 27, 2025.

She was born November 12, 1941 in Fairplain, WV a daughter of the late Omer Ruda and Faith Pauline (Staats) Anderson.

Cookie was a member of the Grass Lick Baptist Church where she was in the Women’s Missions, AWANA’s and various other...

Jan 26, 2025

Deyon “Don” Coleman Henthorne was born on September 1st, 1934, in St. George WV and passed on January 26th, 2025 peacefully in his sleep after prolonged illness, in his home in Ripley. Don is preceded in death by his parents Walter Lee Henthorne and Margaret Lipsomb Henthorne of St. George WV as well as his 5 siblings Lonzo Henthorne,...

Jan 25, 2025

Hazel Dean (Parrish) Easter, 92, of Le Roy, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Saturday, January 25, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Cadmus Hamilton and Osa Lola Landfried Parrish; husband of 57 years: Robert (married March 10, 1950); brothers: Delbert, Ray, Clinton, Delmar, Clifton, Earl, Paul, Hank; Sisters:...

Jan 22, 2025

Ruth Ann Cobb, 86, of Sissonville passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

She was born April 30, 1938 at Sissonville, WV a daughter of the late Lud and Dora (Edens) Tate. Ruth Ann loved being outside and taking care of everything in the yard. She also enjoyed going for walks with her husband as well as her...

Jan 17, 2025

Roger Alan Fisher, 75 of Given went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2025.

He was born October 14, 1949 in Charleston, WV, son of the late Rixie and Lorraine Fisher. Roger will be remembered for his love of music; specifically playing the guitar, and enjoyed many other things such as fishing, rabbit...

Jan 16, 2025

David Lee Wicker, 71, of Ripley, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025. He was born April 14, 1953 to the late Ted Wicker and Rebecca Moore.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brothers; John Martin Wicker, Perry Wicker, Danny Wicker and Estill Wicker; and a sister, Anna...

Jan 16, 2025

Lloyd Steven Atkinson, 79, of Ripley went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2025, following a sudden illness.

He was born April 12, 1945, in Jenkinjones, WV, son of the late Harry and Hazel Weber Atkinson. Steve was a Pastor, welder by trade, and a warrior for Christ. He was a multi-talented man...

Jan 15, 2025

Billie I. Adams, 89, of Ripley passed away January 15, 2025 at her home with her loved ones by her side.

She was born January 2, 1936 in Boone County, a daughter of the late Frank Queen and Minnie Bell. Billie operated Adams Accounting for 50 years and was also a member of the VFW and Moose....

Jan 14, 2025

Eva Virginia “Ginger” Collins, 85, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born January 27, 1939 at Backus Mountain in Fayette County, a daughter of the late Okey and Cora (Goins) McClanahan. Virginia lived for her children and grandchildren and loved attending all the events...

Jan 12, 2025

Jerry D. Copley, 80, of Leroy, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025 after battling a long illness. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 19, 1944 to the late Emmit Copley and Edith LeMaster.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son...

Jan 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Bostic, 85, of Kenna passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.

Bob was born October 23, 1939 in Kanawha County, a son of the late George and Teny (Shively) Bostic. Bob was a hard worker who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He began work...

Jan 10, 2025

Patrick Zachariah Lewis, 49, of Ripley passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

He was born June 11, 1975 at Parkersburg, WV a son of Jeffrey Lewis (Alena) and the late Mary Southerly Lewis. Growing up Patrick was fearless, loved to break dance, race motocross and was a momma’s boy. He got...

Jan 5, 2025

On Sunday, January 5, 2025 another sweet soul entered the gates of Heaven. Jean Audrey Tygrett, 96, of Ripley, finished her course here on earth, and joined her loved ones who have gone on before her. Born on December 6, 1928, on Beauty Mountain in Fayette County, West Virginia, Jean was the daughter of the late C.P. and Elizabeth...