Dale Evan Ramella
1963—2024

Dale Evan Ramella, age 61, of Inez, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital.

He was born May 30, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Jesse Ramella and Mildred Vipperman Ramella.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Sandra Ramella; one brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Kathy Ramella; one brother-in-law, Ben Burns; a nephew, Phillip Oliver; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William (Bill) Hammond and Hazel Hammond.

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Brenda Denise Hammond Ramella of Inez; one son, Jason (Amber) Ramella; one daughter, Brianna Ramella (Joe); and his grandchildren, Grey, Gary, Tiann, Kristina and Kaitlyn.

He also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Doris Hammond Antonacci (Lowell); sisters and brothers, Linda Ramella Burns, Stephen (Brenda) Ramella, Donna K (Jesse) Calloway and Kenneth (Connie) Ramella; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James (Verna Gail) Hammond, Jimmy (Katrina) Hammonds, Theresa (Kenny) Wheeler and family, and Tracie (Jeff) Carter and children; nieces and nephews, Chris Lanthorn and family, Darin (Jessica) Ramella and family, Phillip Olivers’ children, Amanda Ramella and family, Shannon (Jeremy) Gligora and family, Sara (Paul) Herdman and family, Anthony Malone and family, Heather Craig and family; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Dale was retired from Certified Oil. He enjoyed music and watching Fox News. He will be missed by many.

There will be a celebration of life Aug. 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. at his home on Turkey Creek for any family and friends who would like to stop by to honor and remember Dale and to offer comforting words to Brenda. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez.