Waybright Funeral Home

10/30/2026

Eleanor Frances Hamon

Eleanor Frances Hamon, 83, of Ripley went to be with Jesus on October 29, 2026. She was born on July 21, 1943, in Charleston, WV; a daughter to the late Brady and Mary Johnson. In addition to her parents, Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Ken Hamon; her son, Scott Hamon; and her brother, Everett Johnson. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Greg Hamon (Dreama); daughter, Tami Cox (Gary); grandchildren, Brandon Hamon, Brian (Jill) Hamon, Ethan...

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10/28/2026

Today, on National First Responders Day, we recognize and thank the brave individuals who show up for our communities when we need them most.

We’re grateful for the dedication, courage, and compassion you bring to serving others every day.

Thank you for all you do to keep our communities safe.

10/24/2026

Bernard Parsons

Bernard Parsons, 85, of Given, WV passed away on October 24, 2026. Born to parents Mildred and Charles “Web” Parsons, he spent all of his life in Given choosing home even when he married and raised a family of his own. He was a gentle soul, the kind of man that animals gravitated to and brought joy and laughter to his family. Working as a diesel mechanic for Cecil I. Walker Inc. for 39 years he knew the value of...

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10/22/2026

Gary Cline

Gary Cline, born September 20, 1955, passed away October 19, 2026. He was a 1973 Graduate of Ripley High School where he was Salutatorian of his Class. We have had a lot of family and friends asking about how Dad, Gary Cline, is doing. With great sadness we have to report that he passed away at 7:30 am on October 19, 2026, and this was really unexpected. He had diabetes for years as an underlying issue and it finally took...

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10/22/2026

Paul Gregory Jones

Paul Gregory "Greg" Jones, 72, of Letart passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston after a battle with cancer. Greg was born on August 7, 1954 in Steubenville, OH to the late Charles E. and Thelma Belle (Owen) Jones. He is survived by his wife of 14 years: Cindy Jones; two biological children, Shawn Jones & Jaime Herald (David); three grandsons, Jordan Herald (Sydney), Nathan Jones ( Karol) and Austin Herald and One Great Grandson,...

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10/22/2026

The memorial visitation to celebrate the lives of Cathy and Chuck Stout will be held this Saturday, October 24th at the funeral home.

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10/20/2026

Mackie Goodson

Velma Maxine “Mackie” Goodson, 79 of the Tug Fork Community, Ripley, passed away October 20, 2026 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston following an extended stay and a long bout with health problems. She was born May 8, 1947 in Vicars, Roane County, WV, daughter of the late Wayne E. and Mabel M. Jones Hatcher. Mackie loved studying her Bible, reading, playing games with her family and was a talented seamstress. She was a wonderful Christian woman who was loved by...

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10/19/2026

Steve W. Ray

Steve W. Ray, 84 of Kenna, known to many as “Homer” was born August 16th 1942 to parents Peter and Della Ray of Romance WV, passed October 19, 2026 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda Dianne Siders Ray, father Peter Ray, mother, Della Shamblin Ray Siders, “Dad” Enose Franklin Siders, brothers Westal and Philip David Ray, and sisters Patricia Ray and Lorlie Ray Cobb. Surviving is his son Steve Wilson...

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10/16/2026

Edith Barnett

Edith Irene Barnett, 79 of Washington, WV passed away at home on October 15th, 2026. Born to parents Frank Harmon and Marie Stutler, she attended Ripley High School graduating in 1966, and later married Carl Barnett. She spent 20 years as a custodian for the Wood County Board of Education before retiring and enjoying her rest. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Carl Junior Barnett; brothers Eugene Harmon and Roger Harmon; as well...

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10/13/2026

David Rhodes

David Mathias Rhodes, 69, of Sandyville, WV passed away on October 13, 2026. He is survived by his wife Renita Rhodes; son Nicolas Adam Rhodes, wife Brianna and their children McKenna, Colter, Kambri, and Miles; as well as his daughter Katelyn Nicole Rhodes-Wolfe, husband Aaron, and their children Walker and Lilah. In keeping with David’s wishes he will be cremated with no services. Waybright Funeral Home of Ripley has the honor of assisting his family in honoring those wishes and...

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