Waybright Funeral Home

06/17/2026

Ronald Lee Kay

Ronald Lee Kay, 79, of Ripley, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 16, 2026 following a long illness. Ron was born August 20, 1946, in Jackson County, West Virginia, where he grew up surrounded by hills, hollows, and deep woods that would shape the rest of his life. Ron was married to the love of his life, Sandra Kay for 60 years. Although he was a carpenter by trade, Ron had a lifelong passion...

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06/11/2026

After a loss, it’s so important to come together and share each other’s grief. That’s why many families choose to host a gathering.

This event can be as formal or informal as you wish, but it’s a time to bring family and friends together to share memories and express feelings of loss.

The gathering often includes a meal, and the event space can be personalized with photos, decorations, and memorabilia.

By coming together in this way, mourners have the opportunity to honor a loved one’s memory and offer love and support to each other. To learn more about your options for a gathering, contact us at 304-372-2881.

06/11/2026

Cathy Scott

Cathy G. Williams Scott, 68 of Millwood, passed away June 10, 2026, at CAMC (Charleston Memorial Hospital) following a sudden illness. She was born May 11, 1958, in Charleston, daughter of Ray Williams and the late Dorothy Backus Williams. Cathy was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and retired from the Jackson County Commission on Aging. She was a faithful member of the Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School Class. She never met a stranger and...

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06/11/2026

Darrell E. Rhodes

Darrell Ernest Rhodes, 80, of LeRoy passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2026, after an extended illness. Born on October 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Ores and Goldie Parsons Rhodes. Darrell is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janice Golden Rhodes; his daughters, Tena Casto and Lora Parsons (Mark); his grandchildren, Tonya Whiting (Brandon Connor), and Nicole Blankenship; step-grandson, Mark Parsons II; and his great-grandson, Brooks Connor; step great-granddaughter, Isabella Parsons; and step...

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06/10/2026

Larry R. Shamblen

Larry Randall Shamblen, 80, of Gay passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. Larry was born on August 3, 1945 at Kenna, WV a son of the late Randall and Mae (Raines) Shamblin. Larry was a Ripley High School graduate and would go in to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves. Larry enjoyed farming and worked for 40 plus year as a dairy farmer with his family at the Shamblen Dairy Farm. He is...

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06/06/2026

Roger Dale Posten Jr.

Roger Dale Posten Jr., 52, of Birch River, WV, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born in Ripley, WV on February 8, 1974 to Roger Posten Sr. and Debra Hackney. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his son, Dustin Haynes. Roger’s greatest joy in life was being a proud papaw. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, being at the beach and spending time on...

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06/05/2026

Cierra Dawn Young

Cierra Dawn Young, 35, passed away on May 29, 2026 in Ripley, WV. She was born on January 24, 1991; a daughter of Henry Schreckengost (Jeannie), and Treva Simons. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Charles and Rowena Schreckengost; and maternal grandparents, Junior and Twila Funk. Cierra is survived by her husband of 17 years, Austin Young; her children, Peyton and Ja’Cory Young; her sister Renee Murray (Doug); her niece Jade Means; her nephew, Xander Means; and...

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06/03/2026

Dorsel A. Harrison

In Loving Memory of Dorsel A. Harrison Dorsel A. Harrison was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2026, after years of enduring life's hardships with remarkable faith, strength, and perseverance. Though his earthly journey was marked by suffering with Dementia and challenges, he never lost sight of the promises of God and the hope found in Jesus Christ. A devoted Christian man, Dorsel lived his life guided by faith, humility, and love for his...

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06/03/2026

Carolyn S. Balderson

Carolyn “Suzie” (Moore) Balderson Suzie , “I was born November 13, 1951 to Lloyd G. and Helen L. Moore of Coolville, Ohio. Coolville was and always will have a special place in my heart. I left this world on May 31, 2026. I was currently a resident of Sandyville, WV with my first love and last love, Paul W. Balderson. We married in 1969 and remarried in 2016. This is how we had a 50 plus year marriage with a...

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06/02/2026

Wanda Pearl Haynes

Wanda Pearl Haynes of Sandyville walked into Glory May 31, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born September 11, 1936 to Robert and Cleo Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Arthur Grandon, her sisters, Alice May Smith and Mona Pickens. Also, the love of her life and father of her children Clay Haynes. Those left to cherish her memory are her 5 children. Scheral (Darrell) Hill, Rodney (Janie) Haynes, Carlene...

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