Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2025

Terry Jan Workman, 70, of Kenna passed away March 28th, 2025. He was born February 6th, 1955 in Boone County, West Virginia to Delmar “Jiggs” and Kathleen “Kat” Workman.

Terry loved playing the guitar and will be remembered for the great joy he found in spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

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Mar 26, 2025

Jesse Raymond Smith, 62, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

Jesse was born March 26, 1963 at Ocean Side, CA a son of the late Raymond Alfred and Julia Joann (Nunley) Smith.

Jesse was a graduated of Ripley High School and served his country as a member...

Mar 25, 2025

Ralph Ward Bennett, 59, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Ralph was born May 23, 1965, a son of the late Robert Bennett Sr. and Janice Karabon. He enjoyed hockey, cracking open a cold Pepsi, and will especially be remembered for his love of animals as he cared for many strays. He will be cherished...

Mar 22, 2025

Calvin Dale Kelley, 66 of Ripley, passed away March 22, 2025 in Mountain View Care Center, Ripley, following an extended illness.

He was born February 28, 1959 at Fisher Ridge, Kenna, WV, son of the late Howard and Stella Harrison Kelley. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Calvin enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 21, 2025

Jennings Otmer Miller, 75, of Kenna passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 after a long illness.

Jennings was born April 11, 1949 at Kenna, WV a son of the late Warren and Rosalie (Faber) Miller. He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired diesel mechanic. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Most...

Mar 20, 2025

Brenda Aitken, 72, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on March 20, 2025.

Brenda was born on December 18, 1952 to the late Harold and Dorothy Hershburger.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert Aitken; a daughter, Danielle Aitken; a son, Joseph Aitken; grandchildren, Matthew Aitken and Nicholas Torres; a brother, Dennis Hershburger;...

Mar 19, 2025

Howard Lee Beegle Jr., 64, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his home.

He was born December 26, 1960 in Ripley a son of the late Howard Sr. and Reedith Lee (Reed) Beegle.

Howard was a master technician in the automotive industry with 34 years of service. He worked at several area...

Mar 13, 2025

Cheryl Lynn (Gentry) Parsons, 78, of Ripley passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home.

Cheryl was born January 24, 1947 at Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Robert Ray and Glendall (Goodall) Gentry.

Cheryl was a school teacher who taught at Ripley Elementary, Fairplain Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary Schools and retired...

Mar 13, 2025

Kristopher Patrick Burton, 24, of Ripley, WV died on March 13, 2025 following an illness. He was born on January 30, 2001 to Erik Burton and Miriam White.

Kristopher is preceded in death by a grandmother, Christine Sincoff. In addition to his parents Erik Burton and Miriam (Warren), he is survived by his brother Kyle Burton, sister...

Mar 7, 2025

Paul V. Bourgeois, 79, of Ripley went home Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home following an extended illness.

Paul was born May 3, 1945 in Ripley a son of the late Robert “Bob” and Edna (Miller) Bourgeois. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Bobbie Miller and Jerry Bourgeois and sisters...

Mar 7, 2025

William Steven Harris, 74, of Kentuck went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025.

William was born June 9, 1950 on the family farm in Kentuck, WV; a son of the late Joe and Vada Harris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Carolyn Irene Crihfield Harris; his...

Mar 5, 2025

Franklin Delano Rogers, 87 of Ripley, passed away March 5, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born December 16, 1937 in Rhonda, WV, son of the late Frederick and Vada Tenney Rogers. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked in the coal mines for several years and was the last...

Mar 5, 2025

Paul “Gino” David Angel, 72, of Evans passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Paul was born February 21, 1953 at Charleston a son of the late James Everett and Florence (Gillispie) Angel. Paul was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as trading.

Paul is survived by his son, Sean Paul Angel and...

Mar 4, 2025

John D. Riley, 78, of Parkersburg passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center Parkersburg.

He was born December 8, 1946 at Zona, WV in Roane County a son of the late Virginia Riley. He was graduate of Walton High School Class of 1965. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine...

Feb 27, 2025

Osburn W. “Babe” Perrine, 100 years old of Ripley, WV (formerly of Edgewater, Florida and Pinch, West Virginia) went peacefully home to be with his Saviour on February 27, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston, WV after a short illness.

He was born on December 13th, 1924 in Morgantown, WV and spent his early years in...

Feb 26, 2025

Dennis Ray Perkins, 83, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical, Parkersburg, WV. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Jane "Jenny" Maria Abell and Raymond N. Perkins. After his father’s death at the age of 6, his mother later married Robert Long, he and his younger brother Dan, were raised by...

Feb 26, 2025

Ralph O’Dell Bowling, 65, of Liberty, WV left our world on February 26, 2025 to enter into the place that God prepared for him.

He was born August 24, 1959 a son of James and Georgia (Knapp) Bowling. Ralph was preceded in death by his son Michael and mother Georgia.

Ralph is survived by his...

Feb 25, 2025

Everett "Ray" McCrady, 94, of Ripley went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.

Ray was born March 23, 1930 at Frozen Camp in Jackson County, a son of the late Holly Dexter and Nettie (Prudie) McCrady. Ray was a mechanic for many years starting at Ripley...

Feb 24, 2025

Jefferey Allen Hess, 63 of Sandyville, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 24, 2025 following an illness. He was born February 12, 1962 to the late Howard and Leola Hess.

In addition to his parents, Jefferey was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Lynn Cranfield; his son Spc. David Alan Hess, a war...

Feb 22, 2025

Dreama Sue Hollister, 76 of Ravenswood passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.

Dreama was born July 14, 1948 in Charleston WV, daughter of the late Darryl “Clem” Clendenin and Jacklyn Huffman.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Danny Hollister.

She is survived...