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Tammy Lynn Hurst

Tammy Lynn Hurst

Dec 29, 2024

Tammy Lynn Hurst, 60, of Millwood passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Tammy was born March 27, 1964 at Ravenswood, WV a daughter of Homer Sams and the late Shirley (Bowman) Sams.

Tammy enjoyed camping, gardening and working in her flower beds. Christmas was her favorite time of the year...

Stephen Stover

Stephen Stover

Dec 27, 2024

Stephen Wallace Stover went to be with the Lord on December 27th, 2024. He was born on April 11, 1944, to the late Wallace and

Lorene Stover.

In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by a brother; Charles Stover.

He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Stover; daughters Courtney...

Dick D. Casto

Dick D. Casto

Dec 24, 2024

Dick D. Casto was born February 21, 1936, the youngest of three sons born to Holly D. and Frances Karr Casto in their home on 7th Street in Ripley.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeems E. “Jim” Casto and William E. “Bill” Casto.

He attended Ripley Elementary...

Deborah Lynn Hurd

Deborah Lynn Hurd

Dec 19, 2024

Deborah Lynn Hurd, 71, of Cottageville passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home following an extended illness.

Debbie was born October 15, 1953 at Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Wilburn Harold Lucas Sr. and Verda (Adkins) Lucas. Debbie will be remembered by her family as a prayer warrior who never wavered from her...

Sattis R. Parsons

Sattis R. Parsons

Dec 18, 2024

Sattis R. Parsons, 89 of Kenna, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on December 18, 2024 at his home in Kenna following an extended illness.

He was born March 15, 1935 in Kenna, WV son of the late Richard and Mamie Casto Parsons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Betty  K.  Balis

Betty K. Balis

Dec 17, 2024

Betty Williams Balis passed away peacefully in her home on December 17, 2024 at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home surrounded by family and close friends.

Known for her bubbly personality and passion to help others in need, Betty will be dearly missed...

Geraldine  Dewees

Geraldine Dewees

Dec 8, 2024

Geraldine Mae Parsons DeWees, 88 of Ripley, entered her Heavenly home on December 8, 2024.

She was born April 8, 1936 at Belgrove, daughter of the late Cleo and Macie Ray Parsons. She was a Christian and a homemaker. In previous years she worked as a Teachers Aide, a job she enjoyed very much. She also loved...

Teresa Louise Anthony

Teresa Louise Anthony

Dec 3, 2024

Teresa Louise (Griggs) Anthony, 72, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Roane General Hospital following an extended illness.

Teresa was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Donald J. “Jim” Anthony; parents Claude and Minne (Warren) Griggs and 3 brothers, Roger Dale Griggs, Claude Jackson Griggs and infant Danny Thomas...

Regina Bess Parsons

Regina Bess Parsons

Dec 1, 2024

Regina L. Bess Parsons, 56 of Fairmont, passed away December 1, 2024 at Mon-Marion Neighborhood Hospital in Fairmont, WV.

She was born April 7, 1968 in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late James Allen and Benedine Cyrus Bess. She was a homemaker and worked in the fast food industry having last worked at Firehouse Subs in Fairmont....

Ollie  Mae Harvey

Ollie Mae Harvey

Dec 1, 2024

Mrs. Ollie Harvey, former mayor of Ripley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2024 at the age of 91 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Harvey leaves behind a legacy of leadership, kindness and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Born on August 25, 1933 in Logan, WV, Ollie...

James W.B. Heilmann

James W.B. Heilmann

Nov 29, 2024

James William Bert Heilmann III of Ravenswood WV, passed away November 29, 2024, at the age of 69 years old. He passed away peacefully at home with family at his bedside. Born March 5, 1955, in Ripley, WV to the late James William Bert Heilmann Jr. and Lucille Moore. His stepmom Brenda Jean Heilmann, whom he loved dearly.

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Dennis George Freshour

Dennis George Freshour

Nov 29, 2024

Pastor Dennis George Freshour, 70, of Kenna received his ultimate healing and entered his heavenly home on November 29, 2024. He was born March 23, 1954, to Fredrick & Dollie Freshour, of Kenna, WV and is preceded in death by his father, Fred Freshour and his parents-in-law Edward and Sue Casto.

He is survived by...

Juanita Stevens

Juanita Stevens

Nov 24, 2024

Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Our beloved mother Juanita (Seasor) Stevens, age 99 of Evans, WV passed away on November 24, 2024. She was born October 16, 1925...

Shirley Parker

Shirley Parker

Nov 24, 2024

Shirley Parker, 72, of Ripley passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 following an extended illness. Shirley was born October 1, 1952, a daughter of the late Rolland and Sarah Marmett Winter.

In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ron Parker.

Shirley is survived by daughters Rhonda...

Robin J. Cordell

Robin J. Cordell

Nov 23, 2024

Robin Jackson Cordell, 62, of Ripley passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Hubbard House Hospice Care.

Robin was born June 3, 1962 in Charleston, WV; a daughter of the late Gurnsey and Virginia (King) Jackson.

In addition to her parents Robin was preceded in death by brother Greg Jackson; sister Debbie Jackson Combs; sister-in-law...

Virginia L. Rouse

Virginia L. Rouse

Nov 22, 2024

Virginia Cooper Rouse, 102, of Ripley passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center.

Virginia was born January 29, 1922 a daughter of the late Ben and Grace (Hedrick) Cooper. She grew up in Hinton, WV and was graduate a 1940 graduate of Hinton High School. Following high school, she would attend Charleston Business...

Robert Lee  Bex

Robert Lee Bex

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Lee “Bob” Bex, 60 of Sandyville, WV, passed away on November 21, 2014.

He was born February 27, 1964 in Muncie, Indiana, son of Robert Bex Sr. and Shirley Rainey Bex. He was a graduate of Ball State University where he played Football, starting on two Raisin Bowl Championship teams, and was inducted into the Delaware...

Shirley Ann Hunt

Shirley Ann Hunt

Nov 21, 2024

Shirley Ann (Anderson) Hunt, 88, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024, with family by her side, after a short illness.

Shirley was born September 15, 1936 in Gay, WV a daughter of the late Elza and Bessie (Tolley) Anderson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jackie Miller

Jackie Miller

Nov 18, 2024

Jackie Miller, 87, of Ravenswood passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

Jackie was born September 22, 1937 in Roane County, a son of the late Ota “Ducky” and Mary Evelyn (Casto) Miller. Jackie worked as an operator for the WV Department of Highways for several years. He enjoyed fishing, rabbit...

Kenneth L. Garner

Kenneth L. Garner

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth L. Garner passed peacefully on November 18, 2024 after a short illness.

Ken was born at home in Hundred, WV to Lloyd and Patricia Garner on March 16, 1949. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved brother Rusty Garner and sister Shirley Garner-Price whom he missed immensely.

He...

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