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
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 retiree of Kaiser Aluminum, where he dedicated many years of his...
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...
Lloyd Allen "Butch" Thompson
Dec 25, 2025
Lloyd Allen “Butch” Thompson, 76, of Kenna, W.V., went to be with Jesus for Christmas on December 25, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1949, a son to the late Ernie and Ruth Thompson.
Butch is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Brenda Thompson; a son, David(Sarah) Thompson; daughter, Jo Anna(Ronnie) Poindexter; brothers, Michael(Vicki) Thompson and Timothy(Christina) Thompson;...
Michael McCoy
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Lawrence McCoy, born October 21, 1958, in Rapid City, South Dakota, passed peacefully at his residence on the morning of Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Daly, and his father, John Henry McCoy. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sheilah F. McCoy, and his children: Justin McCoy, Chelsea McCoy (Jacob), Iain...
Lloyd Lupardus
Dec 21, 2025
Lloyd Ernest Lupardus Sr., 66, of Sandyville passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Mountain View Care Center in Ripley.
Lloyd was born April 9, 1959 at Ripley a son of the late Thomas M. and Janet (Balis) Lupardus. In addition to his parents Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife Bertha May Lupardus and siblings David Lupardus, Joyce...
Joanna Lynn Phillips
Dec 20, 2025
Joanna Lynn Phillips, 46 passed away December 20, 2025 at her home in Sissonville, WV. Joanna’s passing was a sudden and tragic loss that has deeply affected those close to her.
Joanna was born February 13, 1979 in Ripley. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Hamric and is survived by her mother Diane Lowther Hamric. In addition to...
Billy Cadle
Dec 17, 2025
Billy Ray Cadle, 90, of Ravenswood, W.Va., went to be with his Lord and savior on December 17, 2025. He was on born on December 30, 1934 in Ripley, W.Va.; a son to the late Benjamin and Edith Cadle.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Pitchford of Pittsburgh, P.A.
Left to cherish his memory...
David W. Beane
Dec 12, 2025
David W Beane 70 years old born August 27, 1955, and left this world December 12, 2025, to go home to be with his Lord and Savior a proud and lifelong Sissonville West Virginia resident passed away surrounded by those he loved.
David was a 1973 graduate of Sissonville High School. David was a dedicated member of both the Operating Engineers...
Charley Smart
Dec 10, 2025
Charley Taylor Smart, Jr., 77, of Fairplain went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Charley was born October 2, 1948 in Charleston, WV a son of the late Velma and Charley Smart Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdad, Jim Miller.
He leaves behind...
Lora Waskey
Dec 9, 2025
Lora Ann (Kerns) Waskey, 97, of Sandyville passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Ravenswood Care Center.
She was born February 22, 1928 at Sandyville, WV a daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Josephine "Faust" (Casto) Kerns.
Lora is survived by her children Wendell Waskey (Joyce), Carolyn Cooper and Nancy Long; brothers Creel, Keith, Richard and Roy Kerns; 4 grandchildren,...
Richard Allen Bailey Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Richard Bailey Sr., 74, of Kenna, W.V., went to be with his Lord on December 8, 2025 following an accident. He was born on November 28, 1951; a son to the late Samuel and Florence Bailey.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert William Bailey and Arthur Samuel Bailey.
Richard is survived by his beloved...
Timmy Rhodes
Dec 7, 2025
Timmy Rhodes, 64, of Ripley went to be with the Lord after a short illness.
Timmy enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, Cameron and McKinze Casto and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jamie and Ravena Josephine (Anderson) Rhodes.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Patty (Ball) Rhodes; daughters Samantha Casto (Seth) of Evans and...
Billy Eugene Chancey
Nov 27, 2025
Billy Eugene Chancey, 87, of Ripley, WV went to be with his Lord and savior on November 27, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Fairplain, WV; a son to the late O’Dell and Gertha Chancey.
Family members left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lisa Pauley and her husband Steve; brother, Bobby Chancey and his wife Carolyn;...
Boyd Baisden Jr.
Nov 23, 2025
Boyd Baisden Jr., 91 of Sandyville, WV, passed away November 23, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.
He was born on February 15, 1934, in Dingess, WV, son of the late Boyd and Ethel Grubb Baisden. Boyd was one of 16 children in his family, and they were all very close and helped each other. He was a graduate...
Diane Light
Nov 21, 2025
Diane Marie Light, 78, of Kenna went to her final resting place on November 21, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1946, in Charleston, WV, a daughter to the late Lee and Marie Raines.
Diane enjoyed fishing, road trips, spending time with her family, and was an avid animal lover. She taught her granddaughters to fish at a young age...
Norma Jarrell
Nov 20, 2025
Norma Jean Jarrell, 62, of Ravenswood, WV went to her final resting place on November 20, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1963, in Ripley, WV, a daughter to Clifford Collins and Margie Myers.
Norma started each day with a smile on her face and will be remembered for her loving and spunky personality. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Debbie Pitts
Nov 20, 2025
Deborah Diane “Debbie” Pitts, 72 of Ripley, passed away November 20, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, following an extended illness.
Debbie was born December 28,1952 in Parkersburg, WV, the first child of William Murl and Janice Marie Ross Pitts who preceded her in death. She was a 1970 graduate of Ripley High School and attended West Virginia University...
Freeda Fay Halstead
Nov 14, 2025
Freeda Fay Halstead, 94 of Ripley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2025, following an extended illness.
Freeda was born April 12, 1931, in Kenna, daughter of the late Joseph and Esther Winter Hatcher. She worked at the O.J. Morrison Department Store in Ripley with 35 years of service. At the store she worked as a...
Dale Sargent
Nov 13, 2025
Herman Dale Sargent, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 13, 2025. He passed away at home with his loving wife Celia Shirrel (Griffith) Sargent by his side.
Dale was born on June 24, 1938 on Bailey Branch in Mason County to the late William Thurston and Louie Grey Sargent. In addition to his parents, he...
