Steven Phillip Riggs

Steven Phillip Riggs, age 64, of Rock Cave, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  He was born on February 8, 1959, in Buckhannon a son of the late Phillip Arrington Riggs and is survived by his mother Margie Marie Smith Riggs of Buckhannon. 

He was united in marriage on April 21, 1979, to Cynthia Oldaker Riggs who survives.   He is also survived by one son, Casen Riggs of Pittsburgh, PA.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister Debra Diane Perry and one grand-nephew, Jonathan Isaac Perry.

Steve will be remembered as a loving husband, father and son.

He was a 1977 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School and was an avid West Virginia Mountaineer Football Fan.

The family has honored his wishes for cremation and a private family service will be held at a later date.

The Riggs family has entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services with arrangements.  Online condolences may be extended to the Riggs family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Local Businesses

Fosters Marketing Group
Jen Kesling

Recent Stories

Two WVU graduate students named 2026 Ruby Fellows

WVU’s 2026 Ruby Fellows, Logan Gold and Chyanne Reid, will receive funding to advance research in space systems and patient advocacy. Their work aims to improve environmental monitoring, robotics and how patients understand diagnoses.