Category: Obituary

Robin Dale Midkiff, 50, of Huntington, WV., passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his residence. Memorial service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 28, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Morrello officiating. Robin was born January 15, 1975 in West Hamlin, WV. a son of Earnest and Caroline Hall Midkiff. Survivors include his wife Virginia McCallister Midkiff; son Andrew Midkiff; two daughters Erin Brown and Brinley Midkiff; brother Scott Midkiff; sister Paula Midkiff King; two nephews Brad Midkiff and Mike Rowe and a niece Amber Midkiff. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers the family kindly suggest donations to the funeral home to assist with services. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Sherry Lynn Smithers, 70, of Huntington, WV. passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Willie May officiating. Sherry was born February 10, 1954 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of Jacqueline Sue Casey Smith and the late Larry Glenn Smith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother Dennis Keith Smith.  She is survived by her beloved mother Jacqueline ”Jackie” Sue Smith; daughter Amy Lynn Woodard Black; son and daughter-in-law Aaron Woodard (Crystal Lynn); grandchildren Mina Jai Black, Trevor Jacob Black and Tyler Jaison Black; great-grandchildren Kairi Renee’ Fauls and Brynley Mae Black and a sister Connie Sue Kirk. Visitation for family will begin at 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. for friends on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Frankie Carol McKinney, 77, Kenova, WV., passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 17, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Frankie was born August 23, 1947 in Charleston, WV. a daughter of the late Frank C. and Florence Legleitner Maurer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy McKinney; two cherished sons Ricky McKinney and Tracey McKinney and precious sister Charlotte Anne Warren. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Shawn McKinney (Monique); five grandchildren Shannon, Shea, Skar’ra, Sor’ryn and Samuel; three great-grandchildren Nevaeh, Leia and Teddy; daughter-in-law Lynn McKinney; sister Sharon Maurer and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Helen Faye Hatten (née Thacker), 93, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Westerville, Ohio, after a short illness. Born on April 28, 1931, in Shoals, West Virginia, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends.

Helen was a graduate of Buffalo High School and carried a deep sense of compassion throughout her life. She was a dedicated member of Kenova United Methodist Church, where her faith guided her actions and relationships. Known for her generous spirit and unwavering support for those around her, Helen was a friend and helper to all who knew her.

Her greatest joy in life was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren, finding immense pride in their accomplishments and happiness. Helen also shared an extraordinary lifelong friendship with Joyce Adkins (née Taylor), a bond that spanned an incredible 87 years.Special thanks to Debby and Fox Heaberlin and Tammy Warren Salmons for their friendship and care.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Olive and Virgil C. Thacker; her two brothers, Kenneth Thacker and Ronald Thacker, and her beloved husbands, Mendel L. Hatten and Selton (Scott) Stevens.

She is survived by her loving sister, Barbara Edens; her children: Lynn Gilbert Thomas, Toni Donahue (Andrew), Patricia Buckley (Paul), and Jon Hatten (Donna); as well as her stepchildren: Jeannine Gaunce (Bud) and David Hatten (Sandra). She leaves behind six grandchildren (Rebecca, Jason, Marisa, Erin, Ryan and Christopher) and seven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and beloved nieces and nephews. She had a special fondness for Scott’s son David and his wife Jeanne and their children. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched with her warmth, generosity and acceptance.

A service to honor Helen’s life will be held on February 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Kenova United Methodist Church, located at 503 15th Street in Kenova, West Virginia. Burial immediately following in Docks Creek Cemetery.

Helen’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial gift to honor Helen at Kenova United Methodist Church or to an organization of your choice. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family.

Sarah Ruth (Sally) Sayre Dixon., 90, of Elizabethtown, Ky. passed away Thursday February 6, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown. She was born June 7, 1934 in Kenova, West Virginia to Edwin A. and Gladys Griffith Sayre. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School class of 1951. She began her working career at Ceredo National Bank which is now United Bank. She married Carl Denver Dixon and shortly thereafter they moved to Tewksbury, MA. where she worked for the Shanklin Corporation until her retirement. After retirement they moved to Elizabethtown, Ky. She and her husband Denver enjoyed showing and breeding Schnauzer dogs as well as traveling. She loved helping people, and attended Rineyville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Denver Dixon; son Charles Douglas Dixon; son Carl Edwin Dixon; son Tommy Lee Dixon and a brother Edwin A. (Nunney) Sayre, Jr. She is survived by her loving daughter-in-law Leah Dixon of Frankfort, KY. Her grandchildren Taylor (Kimberly) Dixon of Rineyville, KY, Robert (Sarah) Dixon of Dayton, OH, John (Kim) Bayes of Frankfort, KY, Corey (Chelsea) Bayes of Frankfort, KY and eight great-grandchildren, Riley, Mckenzie, Taylor, Kazi, Sophie, Sadie, Ben and Nathen. Sarah also had several surrogate children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who came into her life or grew up knowing her and loving her dearly. She also had her special friends Bonnie and Dennis Mousser and Peter and Lynn Wunderli and family. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, West Virginia with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jeff Canterbury of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com

William J. “Bill” Robertson went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Bill’s dedication to his faith and his desire to help others was his generous nature. He loved fishing, golf and everything his grandchildren and great grandchildren participated in. He was a veteran serving in the Army National Guard during the Berlin Crisis. He was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel on June 15, 1995, as an ambassador of goodwill and fellowship for his contributions to the community and the state. He was a member of the Crescent Lodge #32 Ceredo, WV. He retired from the Local 80 as an insulator. He was also the owner and operator of the Spring Valley Market for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his late parents Ralph and Mary Robertson, two brothers Rev. Elmer and Rev. Thelmer Robertson, one sister Blanche Ward, three brother-in-law’s Jim and Dick Ward, Baylous Chinn, and one sister-in-law Joyce Robertson. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Jean Spry Robertson, daughter Kim (Jim) Hensley, son Billy (Belinda) Robertson, grandchildren Tara (Carlos) Barron, Stefani (Clayton) Lovejoy, Brandon Robertson, Tyler (Katie) Robertson, great-grandchildren Maddox and Carli Barron, Caid, Cash, Case, and Sadie Lovejoy, brother Ervin “Slats” (Sue) Robertson, sisters Gaye Ward and Glenna Chinn, sister-in-law Oneida Robertson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, of which he was a member and Deacon,with Pastor Jody Fortner officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at the church. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for their care and compassion and to his family, friends, and neighbors for their love and support. A special thank you to Amy and Paul Robertson. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

Larry Dale “Buddy” Webb, 72, of Prichard, WV. passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 31, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Brewer officiating. He was born November 9, 1952 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Herbert and Lydia Plummer Webb. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 and the Masonic Lodge 66 in Fort Gay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Herbert Ray Webb. He is survived by his beloved wife Pamela Ann Monzel Webb; three sons Bryan Shane Webb (Kelli), Larry Dale Webb, II (Janie Hutchinson) and Eddie Joseph Webb; one daughter Jeneva Totoro (Lou); daughter-in-law Tara Webb; 9 grandchildren Katie, Samuel, Zachary, Caleb, Aries, Blake, Louie, Anthony and Dominic and one great-grandchild Ellie. He is also survived by his sister Diane Massie (Dennis) and brother Lee Webb (Lois).  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday, January 31, 2025 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

January 27, 2025, James Michael Hibbard, 73, of Ceredo, West Virginia, peacefully passed away at the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House in the arms of his wife, Debby and daughter, Lisa Hibbard-Fraley. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Debby Hibbard; a daughter Lisa (Phil) Fraley; granddaughters Morgan (Alex) Middleton; Ryen and Reese Fraley; a grandson, Ethan Fraley; three great grandsons Elijah, River, and Shiloh Middleton; a brother whom he shared a close bond, Charles Hibbard; and three sisters, Jennifer, Teresa, and Sherry. Michael was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Renae Hibbard and his parents Leroy and Dorothy Hibbard. Continue reading “James Michael Hibbard”

Larry Eugene Spears,76, of Prichard, WV., passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1948 in Prichard, a son of the late Clarence and Ada Persinger Spears. Larry was a veteran having served as a First Sargent in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Kenova Masonic Lodge AF & AM #110 and the American Legion Post #93. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by eleven siblings. Survivors include daughters Candy Nail (Mike), Ada Michelle Christian (Frank), Lisa Flynn (Shawn) and Karry Spears; adopted son Dakota Spears; grandchildren Christian, Alexandra, Zane, Zoe, Cory, Jason, Brandon, Jennifer, Mason, Kendall and great-grandchild Saylor. Visitation will be 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.