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Denzil D. Staats, 82 of Sandyville, passed away January 5, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1939 in Sandyville, WV, son of the late Darrell and Erma Riggs Staats. He worked for many years as a Paramedic and as an Emergency Room Tech. He loved being with family and taking care of his dog, "Puppy". He is survived by his children, Melissa (Rocky) Blankenship of Sandyville, David Staats of Sandyville and Billy (Melissa) Staats of Ravenswood; sister, Lois June (Larry) Dragoo of Portland, OH; grandchildren, Chris and Samantha Blankenship, Joseph Staats, Kelsie Miller, Brittany Staats and Emily Staats; great grandchildren, Lucy...

Fay E. Strickland, 89, of Ripley went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 after a short/long illness. Fay passed away at home, surrounded by her family. Fay was born and raised at Elkview, WV and attended Clendenin High School. For many years she was active member of Jordan Light Baptist Church. In 1966 she moved to Ripley wither her husband, of 55 years, Delmer L. "Jiggs" Strickland. Fay continued her Christian service at Mill Creek Baptist Church working with the youth, singing in the choir and was active in the American Baptist Women's group. In later years she attended and was a member of West Ripley Baptist Church. He was active in the choir, Ladies Aid, collecting...

Luther G. "Cricket" Shamblin, 76 of Sissonville, passed away January 3, 2022 at Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was born December 17, 1945 in Sissonville, a son of the late Olaf and Jewell Hamon Shamblin. He is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He was a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances Dragoo Shamblin; sons Donnie Shamblin of Wetzel Co., WV and Patrick Shamblin of Sissonville; sisters Carolyn Ray of Romance and Virginia Dillard of Liberty; brother Jack Shamblin of Sissonville; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary,...

Cherri Lynn (Kidd) Martin, 69 of Ripley, passed away December 25, 2021 at her home following a long illness. She was born July 20, 1952 in Ravenswood, daughter of the late Sanford and Thelma Smith Kidd. She was the owner and operator of Ripley Auto Glass and prior to that worked at Krogers. She enjoyed listening to music, especially country music and going to concerts She is survived by her son Randy ("Sis") Casto; brothers Clarence Kidd and Sanford Kidd; sisters Charlotte (Greg) Warren and Jenny Jones; grandchildren, Jesse (Kaitlan) Casto and Brian (Shiana) Casto and great granddaughter Eleanora Casto. In honoring her wishes, the funeral service will be private for the family. Burial...

Imogene Lou Casto, 87, of Ripley went to her heavenly home December 24, 2021 at her daughter's home in Fairborn, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born August 4, 1934 at Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Reverend Orville B. and Tressie Walker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Earl Clinton "Hick" Casto. Her brother Orville Billy Walker and infant sister Azelna Walker preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Teresa Thorpe (Duane) of Fairborn, OH, Michael Casto (Cindy) of Columbia, SC, and Lisa Stephens (Kevin) of Waxhaw, NC; grandchildren Sarah Patesel (Patrick), Kerra Eklund (Jeffery), Brian Thorpe, and Zachary Casto; step-grandchild...

Imogene Lou Casto, 87, of Ripley went to her heavenly home December 24, 2021 at her daughter's home in Fairborn, Ohio following an extended illness. She was born August 4, 1934 at Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Reverend Orville B. and Tressie Walker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Earl Clinton "Hick" Casto. Her brother Orville Billy Walker and infant sister Azelna Walker preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Teresa Thorpe (Duane) of Fairborn, OH, Michael Casto (Cindy) of Columbia, SC, and Lisa Stephens (Kevin) of Waxhaw, NC; grandchildren Sarah Patesel (Patrick), Kerra Eklund (Jeffery), Brian Thorpe, and Zachary Casto; step-grandchild...

Lillian Mae Iezzi, 86, a resident of Stonerise Charleston, formerly of Ripley, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021, following a long illness. Lillian was born on May 29, 1935, daughter of the late Lawrence and Rosa Boothe of Silverton. She is survived by her son Brian Iezzi of Teays Valley; grandson Brenden Iezzi of Ogden, Utah; granddaughter Laren Iezzi of Teays Valley; brother Jack Boothe of Anjean; beloved extended family David and Lisa Boothe of Landenberg, Pennsylvania; Tom Boothe of Ravenswood; Pat and Rodney Davis of Holly Ridge, North Carolina; and Lloyd Boothe of Ravenswood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Michael...

Fairley Vincent Halstead, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away on December 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family that loved him very much. Fairley was the son of the late Vincent Robert Halstead and Ova Millicent Phillips Halstead. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his only son, Jeffrey Vincent Halstead, along with a younger Brother, Gary Leon Halstead and a younger Sister, Rhonda June Halstead Casto. Fairley was an awesome Big Brother who loved his siblings very much. Fairley is survived by his devoted family including, his wife of 56 years, Betty Ann Shaffer Halstead, his daughter, Kandell Renee Halstead Anderson and her husband,...

Fairley Vincent Halstead, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away on December 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family that loved him very much. Fairley was the son of the Vincent Robert Halstead and Ova Millicent Phillips Halstead. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his only son, Jeffrey Vincent Halstead, along with a younger Brother, Gary Leon Halstead and a younger Sister, Rhonda June Halstead Casto. Fairley was an awesome Big Brother who loved his siblings very much. Fairley is survived by his devoted family including, his wife of 56 years, Betty Ann Shaffer Halstead, his daughter, Kandell Renee Halstead Anderson and her husband, James....

Fairley Vincent Halstead, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away on December 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family that loved him very much. Fairley was the son of the Vincent Robert Halstead and Ova Millicent Phillips Halstead. He was born on March 6, 1944 in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his only son, Jeffrey Vincent Halstead, along with a younger Brother, Gary Leon Halstead and a younger Sister, Rhonda June Halstead Casto. Fairley was an awesome Big Brother who loved his siblings very much. Fairley is survived by his devoted family including, his wife of 56 years, Betty Ann Shaffer Halstead, his daughter, Kandell Renee Halstead Anderson and her husband, James....

Bobby Ray Tackett, 65, of Ripley passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home in Ripley. A funeral service to celebrate Bobby's life will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 23rd at Second Baptist Church, 305 Elwood St., Ravenswood, WV, with Pastors S.R. Parsons Jr. and Harold Pack officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Full obituary can be viewed by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com

Judy Ann Nelson, 77, Sandyville passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. A funeral service to celebrate Judy's life will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 21st at Waybright Funeral Home with James Balser officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Independence Cemetery, Sandyville. Full obituary can be viewed by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.

Norma Lea Skeens Maddox, 82 of Sandyville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 with her daughter by her side. She was born March 14, 1939 in Kenna, daughter of the late Robert and Clova Skeens. She enjoyed working and going to "Mopar Nationals" with her husband. She was married to the late Clellie Maddox for 48 wonderful years. She is survived by her children Rose Poe (Pat); Glen Maddox (Barb) all of Sandyville and Gerold Maddox of Ohio; grandchildren Rodney Poe, Matthew Maddox and Alisha Maddox. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Drift Run Cemetery, Sandyville, WV with pastor Bud McVey officiating. Waybright Funeral Home of...

Larry M. Casto, 68 of Ripley, passed away December 12, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born July 26, 1953 in Jackson County, son of the late Harold and Tressie Taylor Casto. He worked for many years and retired from Exco and was co-owner in the C&H Feed Store in Ripley. Larry was a loving father, grandfather and brother and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed bear and deer hunting and fishing. Larry was a member of the Siniaville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Pamelia Jones Casto; sister Charlotte Casto and an infant...

Joyce J. Green, 64, of Ripley passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following an short illness. She was born January 18, 1957 in Ripley a daughter of the late Marlin Thomas and Janet Balis Lupardus. Joyce was an Army veteran who served her country for several years. Following her military service, she took a job with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department where she served as a chief deputy of home confinement for 30 plus years before she retired. Joyce had a deep love for her family and always made sure they were well taken care of. Some of her favorite hobbies included crafting gardening and sewing. Joyce is survived by her husband of 33 years, Fred Green;...

Michael Todd Duff, 48 of Kenna, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2021 at his home. Mike was born July 6, 1973 in Kanawha County, a son of Barbara Spencer Duff and the late Ronnie "Sonny" Duff. He enjoyed making knives and also enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Spencer Duff; his special friend, Tanya Slater; brothers Kevin Spencer and Terry Duff; sisters Sherry Duff and Debbie Rose along with several uncles, aunts and cousins. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Duff and a sister, Shelby Duff. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with his uncle,...

Janet Carol Stocksdale, 85, went to be with the Lord, December 4th, 2021, in Ravenswood, WV. She was born in Greenup, KY on May 14th, 1936, the daughter of the late Earnest and Carrie (Bradley) Bailey. She was the valedictorian, and homecoming queen of the Newton (Pleasant Hill, OH) High School class of 1954 and was also a member the marching band. Ms. Stocksdale would go on to earn a Bachelor's degree in music education from Manchester University, and a Master's degree in the same discipline, from Ball State University. She taught music for many years in several different school districts including Ansonia, Pickerington, and Randolph Eastern in Union City, IN. She also gave private...

Janet Carol Stocksdale, 85, went to be with the Lord, December 4th, 2021, in Ravenswood, WV. She was born in Greenup, KY on May 14th, 1936, the daughter of the late Earnest and Carrie (Bradley) Bailey. She was the valedictorian, and homecoming queen of the Newton (Pleasant Hill, OH) High School class of 1954 and was also a member the marching band. Ms. Stocksdale would go on to earn a Bachelor's degree in music education from Manchester University, and a Master's degree in the same discipline, from Ball State University. She taught music for many years in several different school districts including Ansonia, Pickerington, and Randolph Eastern in Union City, IN. She also gave private...

Thurman Dwight Sargent, 85, of Scott Depot died December 4, 2021 following a long illness at Genesis of Hurricane. Dwight was a retired heavy equipment operator for Cypress Kanawha Corporation and a member of the United Miner Workers of America. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents Thurston and Louie Grey (Bailey) Sargent; sons Larry and James Sargent as well as several brothers and sisters. Dwight is survived by his wife Virginia Sargent, stepdaughter Karen Stover; stepsons Larry, Terry and Eddie Burns; grandchildren Tom Sargent, Amy George and Amber Carney; stepgrandchildren Christina Stover and Terry Burns II; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He is...

William Enoch Hamilton Jr., 75, of Millwood went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 29, 2021 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Enoch is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra Kay (August) Hamilton; sister Barbara August; brother Terry Hamilton; brother-in-law Gary August; sons J. Scott Schrader (Kendra) J. Gary Hamilton (Renae) and special adopted son Brian Triplett; grandsons Derek S. Schrader, Garrett J. Schrader, Wyatt Myers and E. Wade Myers; caregiver Natalie Crow. Enoch is also survived by several nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Enoch was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Flora Wilhoit; parents William E. Hamilton Sr. and Georgia Hamilton...