Obituary Listing

May 11, 2025

Quentin T. Balser, 93, of Ripley passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Ripley following an extended illness.

He was born December 7, 1931 to the late Kermit and Theo (Litton) Balser in the Ripley area. Quentin was a 1950 graduate of Ripley High School and remained a lifetime Vikings sports fan attending all sporting events with...

Apr 30, 2025

Evalina June (Casto) Young, 91, of Sandyville passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 27, 1933 at Belgrove, WV a daughter of the late Artist Lee and Martha Matilda (Fields) Casto. Evalina was women of many talents and enjoyed sewing, upholstery work, playing the piano and singing. She...

Apr 24, 2025

Ann K. Curry, 91, of Sandyville, WV passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg.

Ann was born September 2, 1933 in Sandyville, a daughter of the late Charles Ross and Ada (Hardesty) Kent. Ann was known for her good cooking and baking skills. She was also a gardener, especially when it came to...

Apr 22, 2025

Kathy Elaine (Burnem) Greathouse, 65, of Portland, OH passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Jackson General Hospital.

Kathy was born February 23, 1960 in Ripley, WV a daughter of the late Geroge and Opal (Miller) Burnem. Kathy was a housewife who loved taking care of her home. She also loved spending time with her family and...

Apr 19, 2025

Terry Lynn Wolford, 71, of Sandyville, WV departed this life at her home, surrounded by family, friends, and love, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. For nearly 12 months to the day, she fought a fierce, private battle with the most positive attitude and will to live. None of us who witnessed her courage and strength will soon forget how...

Apr 19, 2025

Ruth Ann (Bennett) Starcher, 81 of Liberty, entered into her Heavenly home on April 19, 2025.

Ruth Ann retired from Sweetbriar Assisted Living as a Certified Dietary Manager in 2018. She was a member of the Allens Fork Community Church, Sissonville, WV

She was born August 31, 1943 in Charleston, daughter of the late Roy...

Apr 18, 2025

Carolyn June Acree passed away on April 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1939 up Turtle Creek in Boone County, WV to Bethel and Mabel Barker. Carolyn graduated from Scott High School in 1957 and soon after became a Navy wife when she married Phillip Earl Acree...

Apr 18, 2025

Jacqueline Gay “Jackie” Fisher, 90 of Goldtown, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, at her home, following a short illness. Jackie was born October 11, 1934 on Heizer Creek in Putnam County, WV to the late Denver and Juanita Fisher.

Jackie was a 1953 graduate of Sissonville High School....

Apr 12, 2025

Fred Nutter of Evans, WV went to be with with Lord on April 12, 2025.

2 Corinthians 5:8: “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Fred was born May 1, 1933 in Charleston to the late Lonnie and Mamie (Johnson) Nutter....

Apr 12, 2025

They say everyone’s life is made up of two dates and a dash. The first date tells of when you entered this world and the second of when you left it behind. The real story, though, lies within the dash.

On February 17, 1964, John Kevin McGinley was born in Charleston, WV, to the late Charles “Skip”...

Apr 10, 2025

Mark Edward Jackson, 58, of Ripley passed away Saturday, April 10, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.

Mark was born April 1, 1967 at Hamilton, OH a son of the late George Oscar and Mary Lee (Osborne) Jackson.

Mark was employed in hardware sales which was a job he loved. He also managed...

Apr 10, 2025

Richard Allen Baldwin, 65, of Leon passed away April 10, 2025. He was born February 27, 1960 in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Denzel and Thelma Baldwin.

Richard enjoyed hunting, riding his sxs, HVAC work, and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be missed dearly.

In addition to his father, Richard is...

Apr 9, 2025

James Wallace Pearson, 82 of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Jackson County, WV, passed away April 9, 2025, at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

He was born December 31, 1942, in Jackson County, WV, son of the late George Wallace and Geraldine Kiser Pearson. Jim was a graduate of Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College....

Apr 8, 2025

James “Jimbo” Douglas Carney, 75, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice West in South Charleston.

Jim was born October 19, 1949 at Charleston, a son of the late James Delmer and Lona May (Fisher) Carney.

Jim retired from Bank One of Charleston after 14 years of service as a maintenance...

Apr 7, 2025

On April 7th, 2025, the world lost its brightest angel when Kelly Hackney was called to heaven after a courageous, nearly lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis. Surrounded by her loving family, Kelly’s spirit ascended, leaving a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering advocacy.

Kelly is survived by her devoted parents, Kay and Gene Hackney of...

Apr 6, 2025

Denise Lynn Fields, 60 of Ripley, passed away April 6, 2025 at her home following an extended illness.

She was born July 10,1964 at Ripley, daughter of Dorothy Easter Cunningham and the late Daniel Cunningham. She was a 1982 graduate of Ripley High School and worked in the insurance industry for many years. She was a very...

Apr 2, 2025

Curtis M. “Buck” Raines, 80 of Kenna, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025 while in Charleston General Hospital.

Buck was born April 20, 1944 in Kenna, son of the late William Daris and Dortholean Fields Raines. He was a born again Christian and attended the Hickory Grove Church in Kenna. He was a...

Apr 2, 2025

Charles B. Sloan (78) passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Charles was born on July 29, 1946 to Charles S. Sloan and Loleda Keithley, who both preceeded him in death. Charles is also preceded in death by his wife (Josephine Sloan), and his brothers (Warren Sloan, Norman Sloan, Danny Sloan, and Mark Sloan). Charles is proceeded in death...

Apr 1, 2025

Virginia Mae Cummings, 82, of Kenna passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5th at the Goshen Cemetery, Kenna. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. Following the visitation, a procession will leave from...

Apr 1, 2025

Gracelyn Nichole Estep-Spencer, infant daughter of Kaitlyn Estep and Payton Spencer gained her angel wings on April 1, 2025 at CAMC Womens and Childrens Hospital.

“Our sweet Evangeline” was born on April 1, 2025 in Charleston, WV and will be cherished dearly.

In addition to her parents, Gracelyn is survived by her brothers Chase, Luke,...