The Daily Sentinel

James Keith Vannest, 29, of Ravenswood passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 surrounded by family and friends at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He put up a very courageous fight against T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was born May 6, 1993, in Ripley, West Virginia, to Brian and Melody Vannest. He graduated from Ravenswood High School in 2011 and was a member of the football and baseball teams. He was a father, husband, son, brother, friend, and honest businessman. He loved more than anything being a dad to Layton. His world revolved around his wife Brooke. He always wanted to make sure they were taken care of. He loved diesel trucks. He loved Cummins. Chances are if you needed to find James,...

Gene Lowell Jeffers, 90, Albany, passed away Friday July 1, 2022, at Close To Home, Albany. Born September 27, 1931, at Carpenter, Ohio, the son of the late Reed Lowell and Helen Cordray Jeffers. Gene was an U.S. Airforce Veteran and a farmer. He was a member of Carpenter Baptist Church, Albany UMC, Albany VFW Post 9893, Athens Elks Lodge, Columbia Grange, and served on Meigs Co. Board of Health 38 years. He is survived by children Margie (Mike) Lawson, their children Michael (Ashley), Nate and Ava; Laraine (Brian) Kemery, Bella, Graeme, Keegan and Jake; Lester (Lisa) Jeffers, Nicoy (Krista), Kolson and Kyler, Christopher (Hannah) and Dominic, Travis; Brandon (Emilee)...

Amy Beth Sawyers, 39 of Glouster passed away Saturday April 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 11, 1982, in Casper, WY. Amy enjoyed spending time with her kids, working with flowers and camping out. She is survived by her husband, Jeff DeGarmore of Glouster; her mother, Valarie Arnold of Glouster; her children, Kenzie Morris, Matthew DeGarmore, and Kyle and J.R. Morris; her stepfather, Stephen Arnold and family; an uncle, Brad Kennard; aunts, Judy Young, Sherry Elliott, and Carol Robertson; special nieces, Breona Sawyers and Alissa Cox; a special cousin, Angel Kennard and her children, Allisyn and Kyler Kennard; and several other cousins. She was preceded in death by her...

Richard "Rick" "Catfish" McCune, 69, of New Marshfield, passed away at his home on February 28, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Rick was born February 12, 1953 in Bidwell, Ohio and was the son of the late Juanita Wigal McCune and John Hoyt McCune. Rick was a retired construction and sanitation worker. He was a member of Albany AmVets and The Redman Lodge. He loved fishing, hunting and cracking jokes with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon McCune of the home; a son, Ricky (Teri) McCune of New Marshfield; two daughters, Missy (Matt Bradbury) McCune of The Plains, Jennifer (Trantham Colhoun) McCune of Columbus; a brother, Grant (Sharon) McCune of Albany;...

William W. "Bill" Harris, 79 of Walnut Grove, Mississippi, formerly of Jackson County, WV, passed away February 11, 2022 in the Veterans Hospital in Jackson Mississippi.. He was born November 20, 1942 in, son of the late Shirkey and Aline Harris Nix. He served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Union Millwright. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest joy was spending time with family. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, T.E. "Evie" Harris; his children, Alicia Rice (Bruce), Jeff Harris, Mindy Kay Brinker (Scott) and Karrinda Davis (Dave); eight grandchildren, Joshua, Heidi, Jonathan, Brittany, Kari, Kati, Blade and Westen and awaiting Henry. Also survived...

Lawrence "Randy" Randall Lipscomb, 66, of Fraziers Bottom, WV passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV. Randy was born October 16, 1955 in Pinch, WV to Allen & Opal Lipscomb. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen G. Lipscomb and stepson, JJ Lawrence. Randy was a veteran of the Navy Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees. He was also the proud owner of L. R. Lipscomb, LLC and he loved his "Big Red" Pete. Randy is survived by his loving wife, Debora A. Lipscomb, his girls, Jessie Stricklin Kyle (Eric) of Apex, NC and Dani Stricklin Payne (Phillip) of Wilmington, NC, his mother, Opal Vickers Lipscomb of Pomeroy...

JoAnn Carter Spaulding, 83, passed away on Jan. 2, 2022 at her home in Athens County. She was born on Aug. 29, 1938 in Neibert, W Va. To the late Blaine and Ruby Frye Carter. She was a 1956 Graduate of Rutland High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Juanita Clark, Blanche Parsons and a brother Blaine Carter Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bobby Spaulding whom she married on Dec. 31, 1955. Also Surviving are her children, Steve (Cindy) Spaulding, David (Mona) Spaulding and Debbie Spaulding (Keith Yearout, sisters Barbara (Denzil) Welsh and Sharon (Cleon) Pratt, a sister-in-law, Martha (John) Wess, 6 grandchildren, Audra Spaulding, John...

Eugene Johnson, son of Harry and Mabel (Bass) Johnson, was born on November 7, 1920 in Mason, WV and passed away on December 28, 2021 in Clinton, TN. He was a World War II veteran and career soldier in the U.S. Army. He married Margaret Roth while serving at Fulda, Germany. After retiring, he came home to Mason, WV where he resided until the later years of life when he spent time with his son in Knoxville, TN. Throughout his life, he always put everyone before himself. After losing his home in Mason to a fire, Eugene went to live with his son in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by sisters, Ellen Gibbs Tober, Mildred "Jody" Roush Caldwell; brothers, Harry Leo, Charles Freeman, George Robert,...

Linda Mae Hicks Rife, 75, Athens, gained her Heavenly Wings surrounded by her loving family November 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born to Sam and Rachel (Carroll) (Back) Hicks on January 27, 1946, in Leewood, West Virginia. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren's visits. She retired from CVS, where she enjoyed working for many years. Linda leaves behind to cherish her smile and sweet memories her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard L. Rife, a son Gregory L. Rife of Athens, a daughter Robyn (Dave) Grim of Langsville, a daughter-in-law Gloria Rife of Middleport, a son-in-law David Smith of Newport, TN., a brother Sam (Paula) Hicks Jr. of Jackson,...

Orrville -- Peggy Mullins, age 61, of Orrville, formerly of Rutland, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her residence, following a period of declining health. Peggy was born on May 19, 1960, in Calhoun County, West Virginia, to the late William Finkenbinder and Sherlie (Ball) Grande and married Ronald Mullins on September 17, 1984, in Orrville. Peggy worked as a Nurse's Aide for Holzer Senior Care in Gallipolis, Ohio for 18 years, retiring in 2020. Peggy loved shopping and spending time with her family. Surviving are four sons, Matt (Nicole) Mullins, Danny (Kayleigh) Mullins, Jesse Mullins, and Jeffrey (Casey) Mullins; three sisters, Cheryl Isenhart, Tammy Goss, and Ruth...

Linda Mae Hicks Rife, 75, Athens, gained her Heavenly Wings surrounded by her loving family November 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born to Sam and Rachel (Carroll) (Back) Hicks on January 27, 1946, in Leewood, West Virginia. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren's visits. She retired from CVS, where she enjoyed working for many years. Linda leaves behind to cherish her smile and sweet memories her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard L. Rife, a son Gregory L. Rife of Athens, a daughter Robyn (Dave) Grim of Langsville, a daughter-in-law Gloria Rife of Middleport, a son-in-law David Smith of Newport, TN., a brother Sam (Paula) Hicks Jr....