Obituaries

Evelyn “Kit” Gay Waller Anderson, 93, of Ceredo, WV passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Thursday July 3, 2025 at Roselawn Cemetery 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV. 24740. Evelyn was born July 8, 1931 in Havaco, WV. a daughter of the late Mack and Gladys Stroupe Waller. She graduated from Welch High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and was deeply involved with various organizations dealing with the children and her favorite hobby was genealogy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert “Bob” Franklin Anderson and her son Frank Anderson. She is survived by her children Roberta Anderson Miller (Dave) and John Anderson (Barbara); daughter-in-law Pam Anderson; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Elizabeth Lee Christian Hayton,92, formerly of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Sycamore Springs Nursing Home in Miamisburg, Ohio. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Dr. Chris Workman and Dr. Jerry Workman officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. She was born August 13, 1932 in Prichard, WV. a daughter of the late Daniel T. and Frankie Blair Christian. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School, former clerk with the Huntington Advertiser and a member of the Big Hurricane Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Rev. William (Bill) Hayton; sister Pauline Newman; brother Dan Christian, Jr. and precious grandson Adam Joseph Hayton. She is survived by her son William Richard II (Tracy) Hayton and daughter Pamela Leigh (Jerry) Workman; two grandsons Christopher (Sarah) Workman and Sean (Kylie) Hayton and one grand-daughter Sarah Sparling; six great-grandchildren Camilla, Huck, Colbie Sparling, Emma and Eliza (Elizabeth) Workman and Camryn Hayton and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank The Sycamore Springs Nursing Home in Miamisburg for the great care given to Elizabeth and also The Hospice of Dayton for their great care! Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Tuesday. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JASON LYNN HENSLEY, 43, of Kenova, WV, passed awaypeacefully, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born June 8, 1982, in Huntington, WV, to Sue Justice and Donald Hensley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley and Wilburn Napier, and Deloris and Randall Carter; and uncles, Larry Napier, Ronnie Napier, and Virgil Hensley. In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his loving wife of 19years, Heather; adoring daughters, Emily and Taylor; motherand father-in-law, Tammy and Jessie Hicks; step-mother, Gretta Hensley; brother, Joshwa Hensley and significant other,Chanelle Booth; step-siblings, Shawn and Kelsey Thomas;uncles, Terry Napier and Bobby Napier; aunt, Debra Hensley-Horton; siblings-in-law, Tiffany and Jonathan Moon, Samantha and Josh Williams, Kat and Jacob Hicks; coach/mentor, Mark Cisco; lifelong best friends, Andy Wray, Anthony Pulley, and Greg Thompson; as well as countless additional friends and teammates on and off the basketball court. Continue reading “Jason Lynn Hensley”

Rhoda Lee Mathis Terry, 74, of Ceredo, WV passed away on June 25, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. She was born September 11, 1950 a daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Williamson Mathis. Rhoda was a homemaker who lovingly cared for her family. She had a lifelong love for animals. Rhoda enjoyed gardening and planting and working in the flower garden along with her husband. She married Charles W. Terry of Ceredo and they had a son, Charles Douglas “Doug” Terry who preceded her in death last year. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sisters, Martha Ann Dingess and Ethel and Charles Don Marshall; one brother, Chester and Margaret Mathis; her sister-in-law and dear friend, Margaret Waller and a brother-in-law, Lafe G. “Tug” and Sylvia Terry and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:00 to Noon on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at 12:30 at Maple Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

Janet Lynn Bryant,56, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Janet was a homemaker, wife, mother and loving grandmother. Janet was born January 19, 1969, daughter of Terry and DeAnna (Adkins) Meredith. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Larry Bryant, Jr.; daughters, Ashley (Josh) Slone and Ali (Keaton) Parker; grandchildren Johnny, Summer and Charlie; parents Terry and DeAnna Meredith and siblings Michael (Gloria) Meredith, Sheria (Sam) Robinson and Robert (Gina) Meredith. Graveside services will be conducted at a later date. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Barbara Jean Hale Farley Hicks 89, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and a beloved educator who shaped countless young lives, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 in Worthington, Ohio. Formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio and Kenova, West Virginia, Barbara’s legacy is one of unwavering dedication, warmth and compassion. Barbara was born in Wayne County, West Virginia to Lucian and Lina Hale. She graduated from Wayne High School and Marshall University, and was an educator in Wayne County Schools for many years, with most of her career spent as a principal at Ferndale and Kenova Elementary Schools. She loved children and valued each of them individually. Barbara had high standards as a principal and leader, but she always led with thoughtfulness and compassion. Her students respected and loved her, and even as adults they would stop to greet her in the community and recall pleasant memories with her. In her retirement, Barbara worked as an adjunct faculty at Marshall University teaching education classes to prepare the next generation of educators. Barbara had a quick and radiant smile and a special way of making others feel welcome. She was a long time faithful member of First Baptist Church of Kenova where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school classes, organized and prepared weekly Wednesday night dinners, and served in many other roles. She was always eager to help out however was needed. Barbara was a member of the Three Arts Club of Ashland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Hicks, Jr., her parents, and her siblings: Tennie Booth, Opal Mills, Talmadge Hale, Garnet Hale, Edward Hale, Norma Hale, Charles Hale, Lucian Willard Hale, and her twin sister Bernice Ray Sanders. She is survived by her children Susan Shuff and her husband Van of Westerville, Ohio; Scott Farley and his wife Deidre of Kenova, West Virginia; and her grandchildren Anna Shuff, Olivia Shuff and Beau Farley. She also leaves behind her sister in-laws Carolyn (Susie) Hale, Gloria Hale and Amy Crookes along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to National Church Residences Hospice or Ceredo-Kenova Elementary School c/o Food and Clothing Pantry  1 Wonder Lane, Kenova, WV 25530.  Visitation will take place at First Baptist Church of Kenova on Saturday, June 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m.  A committal service will take place immediately following the funeral at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, KY.

Kathy Denise McKeand,68, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 19, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Mr. Robert McKeand officiating. Kathy was born October 6, 1956 in Huntington, W.Va. a daughter of the late Carlye Ray and Dorla Dean Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her beloved husband Shirley Darrell McKeand. Survivors include a son Josh McKeand; a daughter Susan Rucker; two grandsons Lyric Dean McKeand and Harper Isaiah Nattier; one brother Carl Lee Burns and special friends Tieyawn and Kim. Kathy was an avid lover of all animals. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Lois Carol McKenzie Nichols,89, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday June 16, 2025 at Spirit of Faith Church, of which she was a member, with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Carol was born March 2, 1936 in Wayne County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Estell and Anna Laura Jarrell McKenzie. She was a retired secretary from Tomkies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her beloved husband Charles Edward Nichols; three sons John Mark Nichols, Michael Ray Nichols and Jeffrey Alan Nichols; sisters Judy K. McKenzie, Beatrice McSorley, Mary Alice Osburn, Rosalie Myers, Rebecca Adams and Elaine Thompson; three brothers Glenn McKenzie, Wayne McKenzie and Thomas McKenzie and one grandchild. Survivors include two daughters Lois Jean Moore and Marcia Bertram; one son Charles Martin Nichols; two sisters Nancy Kennedy and Sheri Denise Douglass; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Judge Robert Gordon Chafin,89, of Ceredo, W.Va. passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo, of which he was a member, with Pastor Jeffrey Canterbury officiating. Bob was born August 27, 1935 in Kenova, W.Va. a son of the late Dorsey Bevin and Shirley Messer Chafin. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School, Marshall University and West Virginia University Law School. He was a former Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Judge of Wayne County. Bob was a veteran having served in the U S Army and was an avid golfer and enjoyed every chance to play. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Lafe C. Chafin and two sisters Doris Chafin Chun-Ming and Chloenette Chafin Amos. Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years Alfredia Christian Chafin; cherished son R. Bevin Chafin; grandson Lyle Chafin and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, Wednesday at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Kenneth Michael “Kenny” Walters,66, of Ceredo, W.Va. passed Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Memorial service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday May 22, 2025 at the Kenova United Methodist Church with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. Kenny was born February 18, 1959 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of the late James Daniel and Delores Hope Fugitt Walters. He was a former salesman with the Airgas Store. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Jolliff “Jolly” Edwards Walters and one sister Tamara Sue “Tammy” Walters. Survivors include his beloved wife Richelle “Richie” Eddy Walters; sons Jeremy Michael Walters (Jorden), Jad Anthony Walters (Erin), James “Jami” Patrick Walters and Dylan Smith; brother James “Jim” Donovan Walters (Bernetta “Bennie”); sister Patti Jones (Chuck); grandchildren Hannah, Cadin, Griffin and Jace; one great grandchild Josie and nieces and nephew Matthew, Morgan, Bradley and Brian. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com