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Vickie Lynn Langford
Nov 15, 2024
Vickie Lynn Langford, 71 of Ripley, passed away November 15, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following an extended illness.
Vickie was born April 17, 1953 in Ripley and was a 1971 graduate of Ripley High School. She enjoyed quilting, animals, especially horses, dogs and birds. Her greatest joy was being with family and supporting them...
Sandra Lee Harrison
Nov 13, 2024
Sandra Lee Harrison, 63 of Kenna, passed away November 13, 2024 at CAMC, Charleston General Hospital following an extended illness.
Sandy was born July 2, 1961 in Charleston, daughter of the late Harley and Janet Litton Goodwin. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising flowers. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She...
Jennifer Mae Persinger
Nov 11, 2024
Jennifer Mae Persinger, 46 of Ripley, passed away November 11, 2024 following a sudden illness.
She was born February 24, 1978 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Lenora Mae Persinger. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her mother, Lenora Mae Persinger, she is survived by her sisters, Barbara Gerhart, Dianna Benson, Angela Taylor and Brenda...
Billy Ray
Nov 9, 2024
Billy Lee Ray, 87, of Aplin Ridge, Gay, WV passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024.
Billy was born on July 9, 1937, in Harmony, WV, to the late Moses “Bunt” and Deltie Shouldis Ray. Many people will remember him from either driving the school bus for Jackson County from 1959 until he retired in 2000, or...
Doris Mae Lowe
Nov 5, 2024
With broken hearts our dearly loved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Doris Mae Lowe passed away at home on November 5th after a long battle with cancer. Doris was born on October 20th, 1949 in Roane County, WV.
Doris enjoyed playing with her cat Cookie and working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her...
Dorsey E. Watson
Nov 5, 2024
Dorsey Eugene Watson, 84, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.
Dorsey was born September 30, 1940 in Roane County to the late Delbert and Isabelle (Davis) Watson. Dorsey was a hard worker who was always staying busy on the farm, which was his passion. He would retire from the finishing department...
Rebecca J. Mitchell
Nov 2, 2024
Rebecca Jane Mitchell, born on September 4, 1945, died November 2, 2024. She was a former teacher in Mason County, a humanitarian, a great prayer warrior and reader of children’s books.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ottmer B. Mitchell, her parents Merrill and Gladys Williams and a sister, Elaine Taylor.
She...
Tizza L. Lucas
Nov 1, 2024
Tizza L. Lucas, 67 of Ravenswood, passed away November 1, 2024 while in Kanawha Hospice at CAMC Memorial.
Tizza was born April 24, 1957 in Ripley, son of the late Robert and Joyce Camron Lucas. He was a 1975 graduate of Ripley High School and served his country in the US Army. He was a Truck Driver...
James O. Parsons
Oct 31, 2024
Our dear father, James O. Parsons, joined the Lord on October 31, 2024, at the age of 85. He was a wonderful father and husband who was always there when we needed him, offering support, wisdom, and love to his family and friends. He was a cherished member of Mill Creek Baptist Church where he served as deacon and...
Sandra Sue Lawrentz
Oct 30, 2024
Sandra Sue (Rhodes) Lawrentz, 80, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home following an extended illness.
Sandy was born August 20, 1944 at Gay, WV a daughter of the late Oshel and Eunice (Kelley) Rhodes. Sandy worked for many years in the banking industry as a teller. She enjoyed her cookbooks and baking...
Billy H. Mccutcheon
Oct 30, 2024
Billy Herold "Bill" McCutcheon, 91, of Millwood, West Virginia, born
on August 4, 1933, in Marfrance, West Virginia, passed away on
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Jackson General Hospital following a
sudden illness.
Known for his unwavering kindness, positive spirit,
and deep Godly wisdom, Bill’s life was a testament...
Paul Arthur Parsons Ii
Oct 29, 2024
Paul Arthur Parsons II, 59, of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, October 29th at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston.
Paul was born February 20, 1965 in Ripley a son of the late Paul Arthur Parsons Sr and Frances Snyder Parsons. Paul was employed in the HVAC trade and retired with 40 plus years of experience. He...
George Franklin Adcock
Oct 28, 2024
George Franklin Adcock, 83, of Ripley passed away October 28, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
George was born August 13, 1941 in Red Bank, NJ; son of the late George and Elizabeth (Bennett) Adcock. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and especially enjoyed woodworking and hunting.
He is survived by sons;...
Ravena Josephine Rhodes
Oct 24, 2024
Ravena Josephine (Anderson) Rhodes, 93, of Ripley passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her home following an extended illness.
She was born October 24, 1931 at Plum Orchard, WV a daughter of the late Otmer Camdon and Polly (Chancey) Anderson. She enjoyed flowers, cooking and spending time with her family.
Ravena is survived by...
Dora Lee Goff-Parsons
Oct 23, 2024
Dora Lee Goff-Parsons, 66, of Ripley passed away October 23, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Dora was born July 8, 1958 in Tacoma, Washington a daughter of Frances (Lewellen) Goff and the late Howard Nelson Goff II and. Dora was a retired U.S. Army veteran with 25 years of service between active duty and reserve status. She...
Arnold B. Conant
Oct 23, 2024
Arnold B. Conant, 84 of Leroy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2024.
Arnold was born August 26, 1940 at Leroy, son of the late Delbert and Beryl Conant . Arnold was a minister at Fort Faith Fellowship Church for many of the years he was in ministry, and the founder of...
Dolores Willard
Oct 23, 2024
Dolores J. (Good) Willard, 91 of Kenna passed away October 23, 2024 at her home following a sudden illness.
Dolores was born February 24, 1933 in Kenna, daughter of the late Carl and Golda Fletcher Good. She enjoyed reading and farming and was know for being a hard worker. She worked as a Certified Registered...
Frederick K. Southall
Oct 22, 2024
Frederick Keith Southall, 69 of Leroy, WV, passed away October 22, 2024 at his home following a sudden illness.
He was born July 10, 1955 in Jackson County a son of the late Floyd Gay and Anna (Robey) Southall.
He is survived by his sons, Frederick Keith Southall and his wife Sharon and Jason Lee...
Richard C. Hardman
Oct 21, 2024
Richard Charles “Rick” Hardman, 73 of Kenna, passed away October 21, 2024 at Charleston Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born November 9, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late William and Phyllis Brown Hardman. Rick was a graduate of Dunbar High School and following graduation he entered the US Army and...
Lois June Dragoo
Oct 21, 2024
Lois June (Staats) Dragoo, 83, of Portland, OH passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family following an extended illness.
Lois was born February 2, 1941 in Jackson County a daughter of the late Darrel and Erma (Riggs) Staats. She was a beautician by trade with over 40 years of service at...
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