Billy J. Ray
Mar 1, 2018
Billy Ray, 83 of Kenna, passed away suddenly at his home on March 1, 2018. He was born April 6, 1934 in Charleston, a son of the late Estell and Margie Skeens Ray. He was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was a member of the Charity Baptist Church....
Adriel D. Wolfe
Feb 27, 2018
Adriel D. Wolfe, 63, of LeRoy, WV passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. He was born April 17, 1954 at Covington, VA a son of the late Rodney and Dorothy Moore Wolfe. He worked as a electrician at Century Aluminum. In his spare time he enjoyed playing guitars, was a HAM radio...
Alva L. Barnette
Feb 27, 2018
Alva L. Barnette, 78, of Given passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Eldercare Health and Rehab in Ripley. He was born January 6, 1940 at Rock Castle, a son of the late Alva “Case” Phillip and Aulene Marie Boswell Barnette. Alva enjoyed the farm and all his toys he got to play with on it. He also liked...
Bryan Douglas Wallace
Feb 23, 2018
Bryan Douglas Wallace, 59, passed away at home on February 23 in Ripley. He was proceeded in death by his father, Oscar Wallace, Jr and sister, Ada Gayle Wallace. He was self employed and a farmer. He loved watching military history shows and discussing current events. Doug is survived by his mother, Lois Ann Wallace of Ripley; brother, Oscar...
Charles L. Casto
Feb 20, 2018
Charles L. Casto, 76, of Sissonville passed away at home after an extended illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Hoyt and Mary Casto, Brothers Robert and Larry, Sisters Lorena Phillips and Carol White. He is survived by two sons Robert and Joseph of Kentuck; 3 sisters Joyce Gibson of Sissonville, Cindy...
Janet Marie Ball
Feb 18, 2018
Janet Marie Ball (Granny), 78, Born October 1, 1939 of Parchment Valley peacefully departed this life and woke in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior at home on February 18, 2018 after battling a long illness. Janet is survived by her unbelievably loving sons, Chuck (Sharon) Kestner of Pond Creek, Loren (Darlene) Kestner of Alum Creek, Dale...
Walter L. Skinner
Feb 17, 2018
Walt Skinner, 79, of Gay passed away February 17, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston,WV after a long illness. Walt was born on November 11, 1938 at Gay, WV He retired from Lavery Chevrolet in Alliance, OH. Walt is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Clora Pearlene Skinner and his wife, Shirley Skinner. He is survived by...
Helen "Jack" Casto
Feb 15, 2018
Helen Lorena “Jack” Casto, 90 of Given passed away February 15, 2018 at Eldercare of Ripley following a long illness. She was born August 11, 1927 at Given a daughter of the late Brady Estel and Reva Hopkins Painter. She was a homemaker and loved to work outdoors on the farm and in the garden. She enjoyed cooking especially...
Earl D. Castle
Feb 12, 2018
Earl Dewayne Castle, born February 28, 1961 left his earthly home on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 56 following a long illness. He was the son of the late Earl Edward Castle of Oak Hill and Helen Justine Skeen of Kenna. Earl was a former truck driver for Zerkle trucking. He was also an equipment operator...
Tommy W Mccrady
Feb 7, 2018
Tommy W. McCrady, 83 of Ripley, passed away February 7, 2018 at Jackson General Hospital following a long illness. He was born September 9, 1934 at Gay, WV, a son of the late Walter and Wavie Whited McCrady. He was a former Mechanic at Fred Sayre Motors for 20 years and served in law enforcement with the City of...
Bertha May Lupardus
Feb 6, 2018
Bertha May Lupardus, 55 of Sandyville, passed away February 6, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born May 11, 1962 in Ravenna, OH. She was a homemaker and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Lloyd Lupardus Sr.; a daughter, Nicole Lupardus; son Lloyd Lupardus...
Ernie J. Riter
Feb 4, 2018
Ernie J. Riter, 64, of Kenna went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was born July 28, 1953 at Weirton, WV a son of the late Ernie and Mary Williams Riter. Ernie loved the farm, his tractor, truck, family, and five dogs; Chachi, Molly, Wolfy, Dusty, and Sally. He is survived by his...
Marshall Warren Casto
Feb 4, 2018
Marshall Warren Casto, 86, passed away in the early hours Sunday Feb 4th 2018 in London Ohio. Marshall was born May 14, 1931. Marshall was very proud of his service in the US Air Force 1952-1954. He married Julia Dare Barnett in Dec 1957, and started their family in West Jefferson, OH. He retired from General Motors in 1984...
Richard Keith Ramsey
Feb 3, 2018
Richard Keith Ramsey, 66, of Dale City, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2018, following a long illness. Richard was born on September 29, 1951, in Ripley, West Virginia, where he graduated from Ripley High School in the class of 1969. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Wanda Kerns Ramsey and his mother, Lucy...
Leslie Alten Fields
Feb 2, 2018
Leslie Alten Fields, 55 of Ripley, passed away February 2, 2018. He was born November 19, 1962 at Ripley, a son of Ezzil Casto Fields and the late Joe Louis Fields. He was a farmer and formerly worked for Asplundh Tree Service Company. In addition to his mother, Ezzil, he is survived by sons, Aarron Fields and Christopher Fields;...
Ottmer Bruce Mitchell
Feb 2, 2018
Ottmer Bruce Mitchell, born on August 19, 1944, died February 2, 2018. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a former firefighter at Silverton Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rebecca Mitchell; his children Ottmer B. Mitchell III and Barbara Mitchell; Grandson Ottmer B. Mitchell IV; Sister Mary Phelps and...
Nadine Marie Shamblin
Jan 29, 2018
Nadine Marie Price Shamblin, 72, of Ripley passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at her home following a short illness. She was born September 3, 1945 at Jackson County a daughter of the late Holly and Louisa Fields Price. Nadine was a homemaker who loved her family and loved being a grandmother. She is survived by her sons Orville...
Sharon Lee Donohew
Jan 28, 2018
Sharon Lee Donohew, 74 of Ripley, passed away January 28, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born July 9, 1943 in Henderson, WV, a daughter of the late Orval and June Martin Fielder. Sharon was a 1961 Graduate of Pt. Pleasant High School. She was a cashier and clerk at Kroger’s in Ripley and...
Marvin C. Casto
Jan 24, 2018
Marvin C. Casto, 88 of Ripley, passed away January 24, 2018 at Eldercare of Ripley following a long illness. He was born January 17, 1930, a son of the late Basil and Dessie Elizabeth Parsons Casto. He worked in Construction and was a member of the United Steelworkers of America. He is survived by a sister, Betty Lou Ellis,...
Bernard H. Bailey
Jan 22, 2018
Bernard H. Bailey, 74, of Kenna passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at his home away from home, Double B Stables in Kenna. He passed peacefully in the presence of his beloved horses- Angel, Gen, Rock, Berry, Smoke, Encore, and Princess. Bernard was born November 10, 1943 in Kenna, the son of the Late Luther and Alma Bailey. He...
