Larry Rhodes
Apr 10, 2026
Larry Leealdon Rhodes (63) of Staats Mill, WV left this world Friday, April 10, 2026, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry spent 43 years working on the river for Voyager and WV Paving as a boat pilot, crane operator, foreman, and all-around repairman. When he wasn't working on the river, he spent his time working on the farm...
Linda D. Ray
Apr 6, 2026
Linda Dianne Ray, 80, of Kenna passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 after a long battle with health problems.
A loving mother, dedicated wife and premier grandmother, she will be deeply missed by her surviving family: husband of nearly 60 years, Steve W. Ray; son Steve Ray II; daughter in law Valerie Gail Ray (Pauley) and grandson Logan I. Ray.
She was...
Kitty Drinkwater
Apr 4, 2026
Kitty Drinkwater, 52, of Kenna went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 30,1974 to the late Robert and Cheri Casto.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Kevin Drinkwater; family members, Wayne, Julia, and Kylah Bryant, Samantha and Erick Michaels, Dustin and Samantha, Ethan Drinkwater, Shayla...
Glen D. Hutchinson
Mar 28, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Glen D. Hutchinson, 69, of Sandyville, WV. Glen was born on July 24, 1956, in Ravenswood, WV, and passed away on March 28, 2026, on the farm he loved.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Louise Hutchinson of Sandyville, WV, and his brother-in-law, Rick Koontz, also...
Sam Kidd
Mar 26, 2026
Sanford Mars Kidd (Sam), 76, of Gallatin, formerly of Ripley, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at his home in Gallatin, TN, surrounded by those he loved.
Sam was born April 14, 1949 in Charleston, WV, son of the late Thelma Smith Kidd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Cherri.
Sam is survived by his...
Charles C. Hall
Mar 25, 2026
Charles Curtis Hall, 89, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Charles was born January 5, 1937 at Roane County a son of the late Cyrus Sylvester and Zannie (Harris) Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet Hall; son Curtis Leon Hall and his...
Debra Eilene Jeffers
Mar 24, 2026
Debra Eilene (Salser) Jeffers, 68, a longtime resident of Ravenswood Village Nursing Home in Ravenswood, WV, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Saviour, Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, on March 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her one and only husband, Worthy Jeffers of Point Pleasant, WV, her parents, Duane...
Ritta Frances Casdorph
Mar 23, 2026
Ritta Frances Casdorph, 79, of Ripley, WV, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 30, 1947, in Charleston, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Ray and Irene Ray-Moore; her brother, David Ray; her sister, Mary Ellen Kessinger; and her brother-in-law, Ray...
Virginia Arlene Hardesty
Mar 22, 2026
Virginia Arlene Hardesty, 76, of Ripley passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Virginia was born August 21, 1949 at Sandyville, WV a daughter of the late Ida Mae (Utt) Smith. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her grandparents who helped raise her, John Savanah Utt; 7 siblings; father of...
Gary Casto
Mar 19, 2026
Gary Basil Casto, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1949, the son of the late Basil and Hazel Casto.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Tina Koerber; grandson, Eric (Sarah) Koerber; and sisters, Avis Miller, and Sharon Weaver.
In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his...
Bernice Louise Casto
Mar 19, 2026
Bernice Louise (Anderson) Casto, 79 of Ripley, passed away March 19, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.
She was born February 21, 1947, at Charleston, WV, daughter of the late David Arnold Anderson and Genavee Anderson. She was a waitress for over 20 years at Shoney’s in Ripley. Her greatest joys were being around her family and reading
She is...
Kenneth Franklin Nelson
Mar 16, 2026
Kenneth Franklin Nelson, 92, of Given passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Kanawha Place Assisted Living.
Kenny was born August 12, 1933, at Bloomingrose in Boone County a son of the late Sawyer H. and Myrtle A. Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann (Winter) Nelson as well as 7 brothers...
Ralph Casto
Mar 16, 2026
Ralph Casto, 68, of Silverton, West Virginia, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after fighting a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Ralph was born on August 12, 1957, the son of the late Clair and Neva Casto.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, David; a niece, Renea; a great-nephew, Dominic;...
Robin Lynn Kersey
Mar 15, 2026
Robin Lynn Kersey, 69, of Goldtown passed away on March 15, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born March 31, 1956 in Kenna, WV to the late Myrtle Casto and Warren Casto.
Robin spent over 25 years working as a nurse for Jackson General and Charleston Memorial Hospital. She was always known for her kind attitude...
James Michael Lawrentz
Mar 13, 2026
James Michael “Mike” Lawrentz, 86, of Ripley passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home with his family by his side
Mike was born November 22, 1939 at Roane County a son of the late Basil “Curly” and Sarah (Law) Lawrentz.
Following high school, Mike enlisted in the U.S Air Force. Following his time in the service he worked in land...
Jeannie Smith
Mar 13, 2026
Jeannie Smith (Milam), 67, of Ripley, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on March 13,2026.
She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and was a proud graduate of Ripley High School. Jeannie was the beloved wife of Bill Smith, with whom she shared 43 devoted years of marriage. She was a wonderful mother to Justin Smith and Sierra Cossin,...
Daniel Ryan
Mar 12, 2026
Daniel F. Ryan, 88, of Given, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the Late Thomas and Lucy Ryan. He was a graduate of Milton Hershey High and a veteran on the Army.
Daniel was a retired tradesman as of 2002. Since retirement, he enjoyed...
Bobby Price
Mar 12, 2026
Bobby Price, 85, of Kenna, WV, passed on March 12, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1941, a son of the late Joe and Maysel Price. “We lost a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, but he is now with his Lord and Savior rejoicing in Heaven.”
Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 58 years, Betty Price;...
Judy Lieving
Mar 9, 2026
Judy Lieving 70, of Ripley, WV, departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
Judy was born June 3, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond Lieving and Frances Coleman.
Judy was an amazing giver in her life. She taught Special Education for over 30 years. She hosted 4th of July picnics for...
Denzil R. Woodfell
Mar 6, 2026
Denzil Ray Woodfell, 93 of Statts Mill, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at his home following an extended illness.
Denzil was born August 13, 1932 in Jackson County, son of the late Mildred Woodfell. He retired from the City of Ripley and also helped with digging graves..
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma...
