Jimmy Glenn Fisher
Jan 27, 2026
Jimmy Glenn Fisher, 77, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his home.
Jimmy was born October 25, 1948 in Ripley, WV a son of the late Hiram and Clara (Fields) Fisher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Ermalie Fields, Martha Fisher, Ross Fisher, Ira Fisher, Harvey Fisher, Eugene Fisher, John Henry Fisher,...
Bessie Smith
Jan 25, 2026
Bessie Mertle Smith, 85, of Advent passed away January 25, 2026 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Bessie was born February 12, 1940 at Advent, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Vernie Chapman Smith. In addition to her parents Bessie was preceded in death by siblings Carl and Dennis Smith and a sisters, Maldine, Dessie and Ella Smith.
Funeral...
Rose Kelley
Jan 25, 2026
Rose M. Kelley, 88, of Le Roy passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
Rose was born December 23, 1937 at Fenwick, WV a daughter of the late Harley Dayton and Gladys Mural (O’Dell) McClung. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by a siblings Elaine Hickman, Phyllis Kelley, Belisia King, Norma McClung, Jenny...
Lucille Moore
Jan 25, 2026
Kathryn Lucille Moore, 89, of Evans, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a short illness.She was born on April 15, 1936, to the late Clarence E. Moore and Georgia Bonnett Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carol Moore, and her son, James William Bert...
Leonard Floyd Kessell
Jan 24, 2026
Leonard Floyd Kessell, 79, won his battle on January 24, 2026, and received his place beside his Heavenly Father. He was born on August 30, 1946, in Given, a son of the late Dallas and Euneva Kessell.
He is survived by his sons Larry (Melissa) Kessell of Ripley and John Kessell of Ripley; amazing grandsons Trevor Jacob Kessell and Noah Robert...
Monna Griest
Jan 23, 2026
Monna J. Griest, 93, of Ripley passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 23, 2026
Monna was born October 15, 1932 at Alum Creek, WV a daughter of the late Dennis and Caroline (Blake) Pauley.
Monna was a woman of many talents; she enjoyed gardening and canning as well as reading. She also made many...
Marie Garrett
Jan 23, 2026
Ethel Marie Garrett, 93, of Ripley passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Marie was born June 29,1932 at Belgrove a daughter of the late Isaac Curtis and Elizabeth “Esta” (Casto) Skeen.
Marie enjoyed listening to music, reading and sewing. She will be fondly remembered by her family for her cooking and if you left her...
Eugene Boggess
Jan 21, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Boggess of Ripley passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital to his heavenly home on January 21, 2026 at 92 years young!
Born December 15, 1933, Gene was predeceased by his parents Lovell Boggess, Pearl (Daniel “Web”) Walker, loving wife Theresia “Sissy” Boggess, daughter Renate Hutton, brothers Webster Walker, Jerry Walker, John (Ginger) Boggess, Blake Boggess, Bruce Boggess, and...
Orbie Casto
Jan 20, 2026
Orbie Mae Casto, age 88, of East Sparta, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday January 20, 2026. She was born in Harmony, WV to the late Alva and Mary (Westfall) Lupardus.
Orbie spent her career working in the grocery store and was a member of the local meat cutters union. She retired from 30th Street Giant Eagle. She...
Dale Michael Fisher Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
**SERVICES TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE - PENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS**
Dale Michael Fisher Sr., 77, of Kenna passed away surrounded by family on January 14, 2026 after a short, but courageous fight against lung cancer.
Dale was married to his wife, Linda, for 56 years. Together, they had 3 children, Joyce, Lisa, and Mike. They had a total of six...
Romie Lee Fields
Jan 12, 2026
Romie Lee Fields, 82, of Kenna, WV passed away January 12, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born April 19, 1943 in Statts Mills, WV a son of the late Ova and Elva (Fisher) Fields. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and then in the Army Reserves 812th Ordinance...
Deloris Jean Skeen
Jan 10, 2026
Deloris Jean Skeen, 72 of Ripley, passed away January 10, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following an extended illness.
Jean was born July 18, 1953 in Charleston, daughter of the late Lloyd and Sybil Dillard Smalley. She worked in the medical field most of her life in Medical billing and formerly worked at Jackson General Hospital.
She is survived by her...
Erin Nikole Barber
Jan 7, 2026
On January 7, 2026, Erin Nikole Barber went home to be with the Lord. Erin was 36 years old and a resident of Parkersburg. She passed after a short illness at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Erins was the daughter of Myhaulina and Tommy Workman of Sandyville and Jay Barber of Evans.
Erin was a 2008 graduate of Heritage Christian Academy. She was also...
Jean Riley
Jan 6, 2026
Delores Jean Riley, 94, of Ripley, W.V., went to be with her Lord and savior on January 6th, 2026, while surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 4, 1931, in Beards Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph W. and Edith M. Taylor.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Sharon Smith
Jan 5, 2026
Sharon Smith, of Kenna, passed away on January 5, 2026, after a sudden illness.
Sharon was born on January 12, 1952, in Charleston, where she was lovingly adopted by her parents, Charles and Francis Burdette, of Sissonville. From the very beginning, she was deeply cherished—and she carried that same devotion into every role she later held in life.
She graduated from Ripley...
Tonya Jo Criser
Jan 5, 2026
Tonya Jo Criser, aged 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5th, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 27th, 1972, in Sistersville, WV, the daughter of Delmos Price and Joyce (Fields) Burchett.
Throughout her journey, Tonya displayed courage, hope, and unwavering strength. She served as an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Tonya was a devoted...
Shannon D. Adams
Jan 4, 2026
Shannon Dean Adams, 50 of Ripley, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 following an extended illness.
Shannon was born November 16, 1975 in Ripley, son of Hayward Carl Adams Jr. and Dottie Patterson Adams of Ripley. He graduated from Ripley High School with the Class of 1994. Shannon was a Christian and a member of the Grasslick Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
Dottie G. Landis
Jan 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, Darlena Gail Landis, better known as Dottie, went home to be with her Lord and savior. Dottie was 76 years old and a resident of Given, West Virginia. She past after short illness at the Hubbard House in Charleston, WV.
Dottie was born to Wallace and Loraine (Barnette) Stover, one of eight children. Dottie was a graduate...
Martin Allen Gerwig
Dec 31, 2025
Martin Allen Gerwig September 26, 1935 — December 31, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Allen Gerwig, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on December 31, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on September 26, 1935, to the late Charles and Ruby Gerwig, Martin was a proud...
Billy G. Raines
Dec 29, 2025
Billy Gene Raines, 87 of Ripley, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2025 at his home.
Bill was born July 31, 1938 at Statts Mill, WV, son of the late Eldie and Bertha Williams Raines. He was a 1957 graduate of Ripley High School and served his country in the United States Army. Bill was a man of many talents and...
