Phyllis Counts Conaway
Jul 14, 2017
Mrs. Phyllis C. Conaway, 91, of Kentuck, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 14, 2017, after a long battle with dementia. She was surrounded by her family. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Adeline Garrett Counts. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; Izetta Biancaniello, Zane Counts, Lynn “Squint”...
Elizabeth Carmichael Curry
Jul 12, 2017
Elizabeth Carmichael Curry, 88 of Ripley passed away July 12, 2017 following a long illness. She was a Christian by faith. She was born March 28, 1929 the daughter of the late Fred and Beulah Mayhall Carmichael. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John J. Curry; brothers Robert and William Carmichael; sisters...
Nancy Jane Westfall
Jul 7, 2017
Nancy Jane Westfall, 66 of Ripley, died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2017, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s and Breast Cancer. Nancy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Junior Westfall, daughters Melissa Rogers (married to Robbie Rogers) of Ripley and Michelle Stellato of Morgantown. Grand children include Brandon Rogers of Charlotte, NC, Matthew and Madison Stellato of...
Debbie Ann Thompson
Jul 7, 2017
Debbie Ann Thompson, 49, of Kenna passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born October 12, 1967 at Charleston, WV a daughter of Roy and Burna Sheets Boggess. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be remembered for her amazing cooking skills and bringing joy to many....
Kevin Wilson Lee
Jul 3, 2017
Kevin Wilson Lee, 57, of Ripley passed away July 3, 2017 following a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease.) He was born February 10, 1960 at Hobbs, New Mexico Kevin graduated from Ripley High School in 1978 and was an outstanding athlete for Viking football. He was inducted into the Ripley High School Athletic Hall of Fame in...
Martha Ann Fisher
Jun 30, 2017
Martha Ann Fisher, 64, of Stow, Ohio, formerly of Statts Mill passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Stow, OH following a sudden illness. She was born July 30, 1952 at Statts Mill a daughter of the late W. Hiram and Clara Fields Fisher. She is survived by brothers Ross Fisher of Statts Mill,...
Jimmy Lee Williams
Jun 29, 2017
Jimmy Lee Williams, 60, of Kenna passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by his brothers and sister. He was born April 29, 1957 at Kenna a son of the late Herman and Geneva Mullinex Williams. He loved riding his four wheeler, visiting his neighbors and spending time with his beloved dog, Cupcake. He is survived by siblings Rondus...
Steven Burl Jordan
Jun 23, 2017
Steven Burl Jordan, 53, of Orlando, Fl went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 23, 2017 surrounded by his wife and three boys following a long illness. Steve was born on August 24, 1963 in Charleston, WV to Janet and the late Pete Jordan. Janet currently resides with his brother Chuck in St. Augustine,...
Thomas Lee Walker
Jun 22, 2017
Thomas Lee Walker, 73 of Sissonville, passed away June 22, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following an extended illness. He was born July 22, 1943 at Charleston, a son of the late Delbert and Reba Layne Walker. He was a Maintenance Operator for Cabot Oil and Gas with 32 years of service. He was a Christian by faith...
Roy Edward White Sr.
Jun 19, 2017
Roy Edward White Sr., 85 of Ripley passed away June 19, 2017 at his home following a long illness. He was born August 24, 1931 in Jackson County, a son of the late Jess and Esta May Wright White. He worked in construction and surveying and loved farming, gardening and selling his produce. In addition to his parents he...
Brenda Joyce Walker
Jun 18, 2017
Brenda Joyce Walker, 61 of Ripley passed away suddenly on June 18, 2017 at her home. She was born November 28, 1955 in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Pauline Williams Casto. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Melissa Matheny, Michelle Walker, Justin Walker, Jessica Casto and Zachary Walker; brothers Ray Walker and Andy...
Stanley Ray Fisher
Jun 17, 2017
Stanley Ray Fisher, 66 of Massillon, OH formerly of Statts Mill, passed away June 17, 2017 at Meadow Wind Health Care, Massillon, following a long illness. He was born July 31, 1950 at Statts Mill, a son of the late W. Hiram and Clara Fields Fisher. He is survived by his brothers, Ross Fisher, Eugene Fisher, Harvey Fisher, Ira...
James Matthew Hill
Jun 15, 2017
Rev. James Matthew Hill, 46 of Mineral Wells, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 15, 2017 following an auto accident. He was born April 1, 1971 at Parkersburg, the son of James Clark Hill and the late Constance Smith Jones. He was a graduate of Ritchie County High School and served in the US Army...
Darrell David Patterson
Jun 14, 2017
Darrell David Patterson, 62 of Sandyville, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2017 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born March 4, 1955 at Ravenswood, a son of the late Warren and Ona Flinn Patterson. He was a 1973 Graduate of Ravenswood High School. Darrell was a Soul Winner and a child of...
Eva Kessel Garnes
Jun 13, 2017
Eva Kessel Garnes, 82 of Worthington, WV, formerly of Ripley, passed away June 13, 2017 at Woodlands Assisted Living Center, Worthington. She was born December 9, 1934 in Hiccumbottom, WV, a daughter of the late Noble and Ora Myers Harper. She was a homemaker and enjoyed singing. She was Baptist by faith and attended the Ripley Baptist Temple. She...
Velma "Ilene" Skeen
Jun 9, 2017
Velma “Ilene” Parsons Skeen, 89, of Kenna passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born March 13, 1928 at Kenna a daughter of the late Howard Otho Parsons and Pearl Redman Skeen. She is survived by her daughter Anita Edens (Leon) of Kenna; Grandson Michael Slaughter of Ripley; Brothers Veldra Parsons of Mineral Wells,...
Shelby John Shaffer
Jun 7, 2017
Shelby John Shaffer, 82, of Charleston passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Charleston General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born July 28, 1934 at Sissonville a son of the late Harold and Mable Harper Shaffer. Shelby served his country for 4 years in the Navy as a PO2 and 2 years in the Air Force Air...
Joseph William Sohovich
Jun 6, 2017
Joseph William Sohovich, of Ripley, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 6th 2017 at the age of 86. Joe was born March 19, 1931 in Charleston, WV to the late George Sohovich and Mary Yanov. He was a 1951 graduate of Charleston High School. He was a welder for McJunkin Industries and Kaiser Aluminum where he retired. Joe was...
Phyllis Lou Smith
May 29, 2017
Phyllis Lou Shirkey Smith, 90 of Ripley, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Charleston Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1926 in Clothier, WV, the daughter of the late John Matthew and Stella Sharp Shirkey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Virgil Smith...
Wanda Marie Woods
May 27, 2017
Wanda Marie Woods, 80 of Leroy, Jackson County, passed away May 27, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV following a short illness. She was born February 12, 1937 at Cabin Creek, a daughter of the late Denver and Marvel Teets Browning. She was a homemaker and member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church where she sang...
