Waybright Funeral Home

04/22/2026

Carroll Lee Harris

Carroll Lee Harris, 90, of Ripley passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Jackson General Hospital following a short illness. Caroll was born on October 1, 1935, at Kentuck, WV. A son of the late Joseph and Vada (Hite) Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Josephine “Jo” (Casto) Harris, daughter Evelyn Harris Farra and various siblings and loved ones. He is survived by his children, Brenda (Mark) Pursley of...

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04/22/2026

Anna Randolph

Anna Evelyn Randolph, 97, of Ripley, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 20th, 2026. She was born in Ripley, WV on September 30, 1928, a daughter to the late James and Oshel Whited. In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Basil Randolph; brothers, Delbert, Herb, and Dana Whited; sisters, Ruby Rardon, Ruth McCallister, Mary Hunter, Goldie Starcher, and Myrtle Casto; and 2 infant siblings. Left to cherish her memory...

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04/22/2026

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04/21/2026

Bernita K. Epling

Bernita Kay Epling, 77, of Ripley passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Bernita was born November 5, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois a daughter of the late Bernard and Susie Kathleen (Bland) Knott. Bernita was a guidance counselor for Jackson County Schools for many years, mostly serving at Ripley Middle School. She also enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time in her garden. Bernita is survived by her daughters, Laura Mount and Rebekah Epling; brother Stephen...

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04/20/2026

Connie Marie McCulty

Connie Marie McCulty, 56, of Cottageville, WV went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2026. She was born on February 3,1970; a daughter to Paul and Reva Patterson. In addition to her mother, Connie is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Lee Evan Nicholson; her sister, Vicki Patterson; and a brother, Ronald “bub” Patterson. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Aaron McCulty; daughter, Brandi Welling (Eric); father, Paul Patterson (Lorene); sister, Susan Rhodes (Danny); granddaughters,...

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04/18/2026

Betty Ellis

Betty Ellis, 91, of Ripley, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2026, at her home. She was born in Fairplain, WV; the daughter of the late Basil and Dessie Casto. Betty worked several jobs, but her favorite was being a housewife. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Lossie Ellis Jr. and brothers, Marvin Casto and Bill Casto. She is survived by her children, Jeff and...

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04/17/2026

Steve Winter

Stephen Paul Winter, 69 of Ripley, passed away April 17, 2026, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, following an extended illness. Steve was born May 29, 1956, in Charleston, son of the late Allen “Jack” and Ida Catherine Matheny Winter. He was a 1974 graduate of Ripley High School here he played Football, Wrestling and Baseball. He was a Diesel Mechanic and enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, mowing his grass and NASCAR. Steve is survived by his sister, Debbie (Tim) Holley,...

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04/17/2026

Royal O. Starcher

Royal Otis Starcher, 86 of Liberty, passed away April 17, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 1939, in Liberty, son of the late Cletus Starcher and Maxine Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marcelene Cochran Starcher and brother, Connie Cochran. Royal was a US Army Veteran and a Glass Worker for many years with Kanawha Glass and was a member of the...

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04/16/2026

Sometimes it’s hard to make the best decision about a casket, especially when you don’t know where to start. At Waybright Funeral Home, not only do we offer a wide variety of colors and materials, we will sit down with every family and go over all the options so that you can make the best choice for your specific needs.

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04/16/2026

Charlotte Spaulding

Charlotte Gayle Spaulding, 82 of Ripley, passed away April 15, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg following an extended illness. Charlotte was born August 20, 1943 in Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Ada Odessa Barnett Spaulding. She was a 1962 graduate of Ripley High School and worked at the Alpine Restaurant in Ripley. She enjoyed Puzzles and was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, Notre Dame and Tiger Woods. She is...

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04/13/2026

Larry Rhodes

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 or repairing whatever his wife and boys happened to tear up that week. Following retirement at 62, Larry lived life...

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04/07/2026

Linda D. Ray

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 preceded in death by her parents, Opal (Lanham) and Corbon “Corby” Siders; brothers Corbon “Chuck” Siders and Charles...

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