Jackson Herald

Mecca - Melvin Tolley, 83, passed away Tuesday morning October 25, 2022 at Washington Square Health Care Center. Melvin was born on June 25, 1939 in Ravenswood, a son of the late Otho and Ivy Tolley He was a graduate of 1957 Mecca High School. After high school he joined the United States Navy where he served four years active duty, in Hong Kong, Philippines, Okinawa, and Japan. He helped build and prepare ships for Vietnam. He then spent two years as a Naval Reserve Instructor in Warren, and four years inactive duty. He was a volunteer firefighter at Mecca Township for 30 years and one of their first advanced EMTs. He enjoyed hunting, baking and decorating cakes as a hobby for 40 years,...

Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Dale Cooper (US Army, Ret.) of Houston, TX passed away on Saturday July 16, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1934 in Parkersburg, WV to Lewis Raymond Cooper and Martha (Tefft) Cooper who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his wife Jean (Sallaz) who was born in Ripley, WV. They were married for 63 years. They have two daughters, Sharon Louise Slother of Philipsburg, PA and Susan Elise Bryant of Houston, TX. He is also survived by four grandsons and one great granddaughter. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1956 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Management. He entered the US Army in 1957 as a Second Lieutenant and graduated from flight...

40, of Greenville, SC formerly of Ripley, WV passed away April 2, 2022 at his home after a long struggle with epilepsy and Asperger Syndrome. Ryan is survived by his parents Drs. Thomas and Dawn Layne, of Greenville, SC, his younger brother and sister-in-law Evan and Elizabeth Layne of New York City, his younger sister and brother-in-law Vaughn and Cameron Babbitt also of Greenville, and his nieces and nephews: Layne Caroline, Clay William, Thomas Henry, and Daphne Rose. On December 12, 1981, Ryan was born in Charleston, WV to his loving parents. He graduated from Ripley High School in Ripley, WV in 2000. Ryan was brilliant in mental math, winning county and state math competitions, and he...

Charles Edwin Crummey, age 91, of Baxley, GA died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, April 24, 2021. Mr. Crummey was born December 28, 1929 in Baxley, GA to the late Zella Crosby Crummey and the late Cephas T. Crummey. Before retiring he served a short time in the US Air Force and was a brick mason by trade. Mr. Crummey began his ministry at Philippi Baptist Church in Baxley. The family moved to Jax, FL, where Mr. Crummey built and pastored the Blanding Blvd Baptist Church. He continued his ministry at West Madison Baptist Church, Madison WV, The People's Church and Roloff Enterprises Home for Men and Women in Corpus Christi, TX and built and pastored The Bible Baptist Church...

Selma "Ann" Ball, 92, passed away on December 12, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. Ann was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Edward Ball; her son, Robert Ball; her parents, John and Bessie Coleman, and her sisters Jane Kirkland (Bill) and Norma Jean Peterson (Warner). Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters-in-law, John Ball (Janet), of Woodstock, GA; Vanessa Ball (widow of Robert Ball) of Ripley, WV; and Calvin Ball (Cathy), of Tampa, FL; her eight grandchildren, Julie Henderson (Jeff); Carrie Lavette (Sam); Vania Falen (Geoff); Rana Marraccini (Jamie); Justin Ball; Susie Cancelliere (Steve); Jenna Lamour (David); and Carolyn Luysterburg (Ciro); her sixteen great-grandchildren, and...

LTC Richard Lee Barker, US Army Res. (Ret), 73, of Summerville, SC, husband of Cynthia Watkins Barker entered into eternal rest Tuesday, October 27, 2020. His Celebration of Life will be privately held Saturday, October 31, 2020. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Richard was born February 28, 1947 in Leroy, West Virginia, son of the late Bobby Barker and Barbara S. Wheeler. Richard faithfully served his country in the United States Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He also worked in the aluminum industry for more than 40 years. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman - he enjoyed hunting, fishing, pickleball and golf. Richard's personality and...

of Kenna passed away suddenly on September 28, 2020. Tammy, as she was known to friends and family, was a lifelong West Virginian born to the late David and Lois (Haye) Shamblin. She leaves behind her loving husband, Dennis (Dusty) Hagy, of over thirty five years of marriage and two sons, Dustin of Ripley WV and Clark of Columbus, OH. She is survived also by her special sister, Angela (Terry) Melton of Hickory, NC. She was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Sinkora. A follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, Tammy exhibited the gracious characteristics of compassion and kindness. She was always known for her hospitality and worked diligently to make sure her family was cared for in...

On the morning of July 31, God called home Dr. Billy Ray Dunn - loving husband and father, loyal friend, wonderful shopkeeper and an outstanding teacher. Billy Ray Dunn - not William - not Bill - but truly Billy Ray - entered the world, at home - in Vago, WV in Greenbrier County on October 9, 1934. When he was in his 40's - he needed his birth certificate to get his passport - and found that it said October 10. This of course led to a future of celebrating two birthdays with double the presents Born to Norman and Mabel Hughes Dunn, Billy Ray was the oldest of four children - all five years apart. He is survived by his brother Lee and wife Peggy of Clifton Forge, VA and was preceded...

Our beloved Dee Chambers Driscoll, 83, of Davidson, lost her fight with Alzheimer's and passed away on May 28, 2020. She was born in Man, WV to the late Burl Milford and Faye Rector Chambers. She is survived by her husband Timothy R. Driscoll, daughters, Jennifer Dee Driscoll and Susannah (Jeffrey) Driscoll Williams; son, Michael (Simone Jubyna) Driscoll; brother, Michael (Norma) B. Chambers; sisters, Marianna (Keith) Kidder and Belinda (Louis) Polk; and seven grandchildren.' At an early age, Dee moved with her parents to their hometown, Ravenswood, WV, where she attended elementary and secondary schools. Following high school graduation as co-valedictorian, she attended Ohio University...

Our beloved Dee Chambers Driscoll, 83, of Davidson, lost her fight with Alzheimer's and passed away on May 28, 2020. She was born in Man, WV to the late Burl Milford and Faye Rector Chambers. She is survived by her husband Timothy R. Driscoll, daughters, Jennifer Dee Driscoll and Susannah (Jeffrey) Driscoll Williams; son, Michael (Simone Jubyna) Driscoll; brother, Michael (Norma) B. Chambers; sisters, Marianna (Keith) Kidder and Belinda (Louis) Polk; and seven grandchildren.' At an early age, Dee moved with her parents to their hometown, Ravenswood, WV, where she attended elementary and secondary schools. Following high school graduation as co-valedictorian, she attended Ohio University...

Drema June Holstine, 77, of Evans and formerly of Campbells Creek passed away December 7, 2019 at CAMC General Division following a short illness. She was a retired cook for Kanawha County Schools and a resident of Jackson County for the past 20 years. Preceding her in death were her husband of 55 years, Eldon Holstine; parents, George Lee and Maggie May Legg Jarrett; and sister, Lorena Carr. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Stephanie Holstine of Charleston, Paul and Wendy Holstine of Ripley; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Gale Donelson of Kenna; brother, Ed Jarrett of Charleston; sisters, Anne Summers of Charleston and Betty Griffith of Calabash, North...

Carl Edwin Pitchford, 80, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 after a long battle against cancer. He was born on May 11, 1939 in Liberty, to the late Ivan John and Belva Pitchford. Carl was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid farmer. He was a 1959 graduate of Poca High School and retired from Monsanto after 30 years of service. He loved discussing the Bible with anyone that was willing to listen. His goal in meeting someone new was to find out if they were a Christian and if they attended church. If not, he would always encourage them to attend church. He loved listening to classical music and he also loved the gospel music of the Chuck Wagon Gang. He was a founding...

Lenora DeWees Hall ,91, of Ripley went to her heavenly home June 20, 2019. She was born in Kenna, WV February 2, 1928. She was the oldest daughter of the late Bobby & Esther Wandling Skeen. She was married to Aaron DeWees for 21 years. They raised three daughters: Nancy Ramey, Eva Rhodes, and Susan DeWees-Redman. She is preceded in death by her husband Aaron DeWees, sisters: Lorena Portz, Ruth Skeen, Virginia "Billie" Ferguson; brothers: Norman, Normal, Norval, and Rupert. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Ramey and husband Stewart of Gibsonton, Florida, Eva Rhodes and husband Russell of Ripley and Susan DeWees-Redman and husband Chuck of Kenna; Grandsons: Nathan and John...