Curator: Prof. Elena Rostova Date: 2/7/2026 Dept: Visual Arts & Sciences

WAYBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME OBITUARIES

Welcome to the Waybright Funeral Home Obituaries page, where we provide a comprehensive and sensitive service for those seeking to honor the lives of their loved ones. Our dedicated team understands the importance of remembering and celebrating the unique journey of each individual. We strive to offer a personalized and compassionate approach to funeral arrangements, ensuring that every obituary reflects the essence of the deceased.

Here, you will find detailed obituaries, offering a glimpse into the lives of those we have bid farewell to. Each obituary is a testament to the impact and legacy left by the individual, providing a lasting tribute for friends, family, and the wider community.

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Fig 1. Iris June Lanham Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

An elderly woman, dressed in black, sits in a wheelchair, surrounded by flowers and a warm, glowing candle. The image conveys comfort and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 2. Carol Sue Moore Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a delicate, white funeral bouquet. The image is soft and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 3. James O. Parsons Obituary - 2024 - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a couple, their hands clasped, standing in front of a beautiful, old-fashioned church. The image evokes a sense of timeless love and unity, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 4. Mary Casto Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 5. Justine Easter Obituary - 2024 - Waybright Funeral Home

A simple, black-framed photo of a young child, smiling, surrounded by colorful balloons and a bright, sunny sky. The image is a gentle reminder of life's fragility, suitable for a child's obituary.

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Fig 6. Donald Ray Casto Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand writing on a blackboard with a quill pen, the words 'Rest in Peace' visible. The image is elegant and classic, perfect for a funeral program or obituary.

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Fig 7. Paul Poling Obituary - 2023 - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 8. Naomi Ruth Parsons Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a couple, their hands intertwined, standing in front of a beautiful, snowy landscape. The image is romantic and peaceful, ideal for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 9. Marcelene Starcher Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A somber, candlelit room filled with family members. The image conveys a sense of unity and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 10. Lloyd L. Grady Obituary - 2023 - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 11. Waybright Funeral Home | Ripley, WV Funeral Home & Cremation

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 12. Carolyn Ann Stefanov Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 13. Carol Sue Moore Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 14. Carl J. Harris Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 15. Naomi Ruth Parsons Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 16. Paul Poling Obituary - 2023 - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 17. Lois June Dragoo Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 18. Theresa D. White Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 19. Mary Casto Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 20. Emma Mae Murrey Obituary (2023) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 21. Donald Ray Casto Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 22. Steven C. Koontz Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 23. Waybright Funeral Home | Ripley, WV Funeral Home & Cremation

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 24. Mary Carmichael - 2019 - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 25. Anna Marie Boggess Obituary - 2022 - Waybright Funeral Home

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 26. Patty Ramsey Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 27. David M. Moore Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 28. Loretta K. Fisher Obituary - 2015 - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 29. Waybright Funeral Home | Ripley, WV Funeral Home & Cremation

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 30. Woody Neff Obituary (2024) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 31. Margaret Ann Brown Obituary - 2023 - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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Fig 32. Jim Hunter Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A group of friends, all dressed in black, standing in front of a large, colorful mural. The image is a celebration of life, with a touch of humor, suitable for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 33. Waybright Funeral Home | Ripley, WV Funeral Home & Cremation

A somber, candlelit room filled with mourners. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection and support, perfect for a funeral or memorial service.

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Fig 34. Waybright Funeral Home | Ripley, WV Funeral Home & Cremation

A close-up of a hand holding a small, delicate cross necklace. The image is simple and serene, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation and remembrance.

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Fig 35. Charles B. Sloan Obituary (2025) - Ripley, WV - Waybright Funeral Home

A black-and-white photo of a person, their face illuminated by a warm, glowing candle. The image is a powerful symbol of remembrance, suitable for an obituary or funeral program.

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