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Ethan Michael Mcdougal

Ethan Michael Mcdougal

Feb 21, 2025

On Friday February 21, 2025, Ethan McDougal of Ripley passed away at the age of 18.

Ethan was born on August 23, 2006 in Parkersburg, WV. He is survived by his parents, Terrie and Larry McDougal of Ripley, siblings Ania McDougal (Coy) of Charleston and Damien McDougal, aunts Cindy (Rick) Kay, Mary (Jason)Thomas, Carol Klar...

David  M.  Moore

David M. Moore

Feb 14, 2025

David Marion Moore, 81, of Ripley passed away February 14, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

David was born March 9, 1943 in Ona, WV a son of the late Jesse and Maymie (Dunfee) Moore. He was a graduate of Ripley High School and dedicated many years to his career at Kaiser Aluminum before retiring. He...

Paulina Beth  Hughes

Paulina Beth Hughes

Feb 14, 2025

PAULINA BETH “POLLY” HUGHES, 89, of Ripley, West Virginia passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, after a short illness.

Born on December 12, 1935, to Dr. Russel Kessel and Pauline Kessel in Charleston, West Virginia, Polly grew up on the West Side of Charleston. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School, where she was a majorette, and...

Nancy L. Roberts

Nancy L. Roberts

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Louise (McKinney) Roberts, 89 of Ripley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2025, at Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston, WV following a long illness.

She was born April 12, 1935, in Wide Mouth, WV, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nellie B. Davis McKinney. She was a graduate of Herndon...

Ronald C. "Romey" Hatcher

Ronald C. "Romey" Hatcher

Feb 13, 2025

Ronald “Romey” Charles Hatcher Sr., 79, of Ripley passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Ravenswood Care Center.

Ronald was born June 11, 1945 at Gay, WV a son of the late Cleo and Margaret (Jeffries) Hatcher. Romey was a graduate of Ripley High School and went on to serve his country in the United States...

Donald Louis Foster

Donald Louis Foster

Feb 12, 2025

Donald Louis Foster, 87 of Sissonville, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025.

He was born September 26, 1937 in Charleston, son of the late James Delbert Foster Sr. and Gladys Kathleen Wilburn. Donald will be remembered as a motorcycle enthusiast and cherished his Goldwing. He was a family man who will be missed...

Douglas "Mickey"  Fisher

Douglas "Mickey" Fisher

Feb 9, 2025

Douglas McArthur “Mickey” Fisher, 82, of Cottageville passed away on February 09, 2025, at the Ravenswood Care Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 20, 1942, in Staats Mills, WV, the son of the late Hiram and Clara (Fields) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Loretta Kaye (Rhodes) Fisher,...

Linda Lou Chase

Linda Lou Chase

Feb 9, 2025

Linda Lou (Lanham) Chase, 74 of Kenna, passed away Sunday, February 9, 23025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV.

Linda was born April 1, 1950 to Herbert and Gracie Good Lanham. She was a 1968 graduate of Ripley High School and enjoyed camping with her family and helping those in need.

Linda was preceded...

Dottie May Fields

Dottie May Fields

Feb 6, 2025

Dottie May Fields, 74, of Kenna passed away February 6, 2025.

Dottie was born December 13, 1950; a daughter of the late Abe McDonald Fields and Lena Fay (Parsons) Fields. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered especially for her love of children.

In addition to her parents Dottie was preceded...

Paul Willard

Paul Willard

Feb 5, 2025

Paul Christopher H. “Luke” Willard, 58, passed Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025 at his home after a sudden illness. He was a son of the late Paul and Dolores (Good) Willard.

Paul was a Ripley High School graduate and attended Marshall University before becoming a clinical management coordinator for CAMC in Charleston where he worked for 26...

Hillard Warren Hicks

Hillard Warren Hicks

Jan 31, 2025

Hillard Warren Hicks, 70 of Kenna, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Hillard and Lena (Pittman) Hicks; a sister, Sandra Hicks; a sister in law, Irene Hicks; and the mother to his beloved son, Robin Minck.

He is survived by...

William "Bill" Fisher

William "Bill" Fisher

Jan 28, 2025

William Ross “Bill” Fisher, 92, of Goldtown, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 28, 2025, at his home, following an extended illness. Bill was born August 26, 1932, on his family farm in Goldtown, WV, to the late James K. and Pauline (Dooley) Fisher.

A 1950 graduate of Ripley High School,...

Helen Faye Parsons

Helen Faye Parsons

Jan 27, 2025

Helen Faye Parsons, 86, of Ripley went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025.

Helen was born Febuary 13, 1938; a daughter of the late Estel and Norma Smith.

In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dwight Parsons; brother Conrad Smith; and sisters...

Helen "Cookie" Hall

Helen "Cookie" Hall

Jan 27, 2025

Helen Joyce “Cookie” (Anderson) Hall, 83, of Ripley passed away January 27, 2025.

She was born November 12, 1941 in Fairplain, WV a daughter of the late Omer Ruda and Faith Pauline (Staats) Anderson.

Cookie was a member of the Grass Lick Baptist Church where she was in the Women’s Missions, AWANA’s and various other...

Deyon "Don" Henthorne

Deyon "Don" Henthorne

Jan 26, 2025

Deyon “Don” Coleman Henthorne was born on September 1st, 1934, in St. George WV and passed on January 26th, 2025 peacefully in his sleep after prolonged illness, in his home in Ripley. Don is preceded in death by his parents Walter Lee Henthorne and Margaret Lipsomb Henthorne of St. George WV as well as his 5 siblings Lonzo Henthorne,...

Hazel  Dean Easter

Hazel Dean Easter

Jan 25, 2025

Hazel Dean (Parrish) Easter, 92, of Le Roy, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Saturday, January 25, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Cadmus Hamilton and Osa Lola Landfried Parrish; husband of 57 years: Robert (married March 10, 1950); brothers: Delbert, Ray, Clinton, Delmar, Clifton, Earl, Paul, Hank; Sisters:...

Ruth Ann Cobb

Ruth Ann Cobb

Jan 22, 2025

Ruth Ann Cobb, 86, of Sissonville passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

She was born April 30, 1938 at Sissonville, WV a daughter of the late Lud and Dora (Edens) Tate. Ruth Ann loved being outside and taking care of everything in the yard. She also enjoyed going for walks with her husband as well as her...

Roger Fisher

Roger Fisher

Jan 17, 2025

Roger Alan Fisher, 75 of Given went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2025.

He was born October 14, 1949 in Charleston, WV, son of the late Rixie and Lorraine Fisher. Roger will be remembered for his love of music; specifically playing the guitar, and enjoyed many other things such as fishing, rabbit...

David Lee Wicker

David Lee Wicker

Jan 16, 2025

David Lee Wicker, 71, of Ripley, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025. He was born April 14, 1953 to the late Ted Wicker and Rebecca Moore.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brothers; John Martin Wicker, Perry Wicker, Danny Wicker and Estill Wicker; and a sister, Anna...

Lloyd Steven Atkinson

Lloyd Steven Atkinson

Jan 16, 2025

Lloyd Steven Atkinson, 79, of Ripley went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2025, following a sudden illness.

He was born April 12, 1945, in Jenkinjones, WV, son of the late Harry and Hazel Weber Atkinson. Steve was a Pastor, welder by trade, and a warrior for Christ. He was a multi-talented man...

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