Ralph Thomas Bowles Jr.
Ralph Thomas Bowles Jr., 75, of Hurricane, passed away on May 25, 2023 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.
He was born on January 25, 1948 to the late Ralph Thomas Sr. and Geraldine Fizer Bowles.
Ralph graduated from Hurricane High School in 1966; next he proudly served his country in the US Army. Afterwards obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Marshall University, he then obtained a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration along with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University. He was retired as the Director of Finance at Charleston Area Medical Center and a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lisa E. Phillips Bowles and daughter: Mandy Bowles both of Hurricane, WV.
Ralph’s Memorial Service will be 12 noon June 3, 2023 at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, with Rev. Teresa Markins and Rev. Robert Hill officiating.

Charles “Jim” Handley
Charles E. “Jim” Handley, 97, of Teays Valley, passed away on May 26, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harl and Loriene Handley; brother, Bill Handley; and wife of 69 years, Freda Handley.
Jim is survived by Alan Handley (Beth), Diana Alford (Steve); four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Joe Handley (Judy) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Garry Handley (Sandy) of Hurricane.
Jim was proud to serve in the Navy during WWII. After leaving the Navy he worked at Union Carbide until retirement. Jim was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ.