G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
James Jim" Ryan
October 21, 1943 - - March 29, 2019
James “Jim” Arthur Ryan, 75 of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born October 21, 1943, in Belington, WV. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he served on the missions committee and sang in the choir. He retired from the Department of Justice in 1993 after 32 years of service. He was a vete ...
Crawford Rayl
September 11, 1942 - - March 08, 2018
Crawford Edwin Rayl, 75, of Flatwoods, WV, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born September 11, 1942 in East Liverpool, OH to the late Ralph Rayl and Lenoa (McCoon) Rayl. Also preceding him in death is a daughter, Kristine Lynn Rayl and sisters, Phyliss Snyder, Leaon Mae Moore and Shirley Rayl. Surviving are his wife, ...
Charles "Bud" Robison
October 13, 1932 - - January 24, 2018
Charles E. “Bud” Robison, 85, of Strongsville, OH passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2018 at the Willowwood Care Center of Brunswick. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Heaters, WV to the late Charlie Robison and Pearl Prince. He is survived by his wife, Macil M. Davis Robison, whom he was married to for 60 years; children, Harold Robison and Sheila Clement ...
David "Mike" Ramsey
August 19, 1942 - - September 07, 2017
David Michael “Mike” Ramsey, 75, of Burnsville went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2017 at home surrounded by his family after battling cancer for 13 years. He was born in Clay County, a son of Delbert “Deb” Ramsey and Mamie Bragg Ramsey. As a boy in Clay County Mike loved to be playing baseball or hunting. He spoke of many cousins there that he played with ...
Vandal Rhea
February 17, 2014
Vandal Morgan Rhea, 83, of Sutton, West Virginia passed away at his residence on February 17,2014, following an extended illness. He was born in Newville, WV on March 13, 1930, and was the son of the late James Author Rhea and Beulah (Pullin) Rhea. Vandal is survived by one, son John Rhea of Sutton, three grandchildren, Jamie Feick, Jason Flynn, Dean Flynn, and seven great-gra ...
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