William “Bill” Neville Denman, of Huntington, WV passed away on June 16, 2026, at The Village at Riverview. He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Dr. Sarah N. Denman (Newman), his daughter Katherine Denman, his sister Joan E. Denman (Leslie Innis), sister-in-law Sue Akers (Newman), brother-in-law Gary Akers, niece Jennifer Akers and his favorite fur baby Precious (the cat).
Bill loved teaching, he loved his family, but his life-long passion was the constant fight for civil liberties for all.
He was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 28, 1940, to Oscar Neville Denman and Marian Elizabeth Denman (LaRue). He graduated from California State University in 1962 and then went on to earn his Masters in 1966 from CSU as well. He joined the Marshall Department of Speech in 1965 and earned his Ph.D. from Ohio University in 1974. He met his wife Sarah at Marshall University and they married in 1969.
During this time at Marshall, he directed and acted in various theatrical productions and worked with the speech team starting in the 1970s before taking over as director in the1980s. In 1986, he became the founding director of the newly created Society of Yeager Scholars.
He also served as Chair of the Department of Communication Studies and Interim Director of the Integrated Science and Technology program at Marshall. His scholarship focused on the role of rhetoric in shaping societies and his teaching had a profound impact on the lives of generations of students. He was named the third John Deaver Drinko Distinguished Fellow at Marshall in 1996 and received the Sid Bell Memorial Award granted by the West Virginia American Civil Liberties Union in 2010. Bill was also proud of his decades long service on the WV-ACLU Board of Directors, after twice serving as President.
He spent his entire academic career at Marshall University, finally retiring in 2003. He spent the next years reading books, listening to opera, taking naps and enjoying traveling with his wife, mostly visiting their daughter in Washington, DC.
Per his wishes, no services will be held, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to honor his memory can make a donation to the following funds: Marshall University’s Society of Yeager Scholars or the Marshall University Thundering Word Speech and Debate Team via Marshall University Foundation at 519 John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25703; the ACLU of West Virginia PO Box 3952 Charleston, WV 25339, or the National Legal Aid & Defender Association 1901 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice of Huntington and The Village at Riverview for their compassionate care of Bill and support for his family during the past year. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Patricia “Patti” A. (Price) Hazelett, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, generosity, and love for her family.
Joan Alberta Gibson, 64, of Kenova, WV passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. She was born September 7, 1961 a daughter of the late, Mitchell and Roberta Hatten Gibson. She grew up in Kenova and was a graduate of C-K High School class of 1979. Joanie loved music and enjoyed listening to it with both her friends and family. She loved Betty Boop and had a vast collection of Betty Boop items. Most of all Joanie loved her family and spending time with them, they were the bright lights in her life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Wilkes; her twin brother, John Gibson; a sister, Brenda Gibson Rutherford and a nephew, Mitchell Grant Gibson. Those left to cherish her life and memories include her beloved daughter, Stephanie (John Green) Wilkes, a brother, William Mitchell (Butch) Gibson and his wife, Leslie; special nieces and nephews, Kenny (Amy) Underwood, Heather (Tony) Serrano, Amanda Gibson and her husband, Michael Stamey, John (Megan) Gibson, Hannah (Blair) Gibson, Joseph Gibson and Ryan Johnson and other great nieces and nephews, an aunt and uncle, Boots & Guy Wellman, a cousin, Shelly Ferraro and two loved friends, Harley Mattox and Tonya Jones. Joanie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at 
James Williamson, 96, of Kenova, WV, passed away on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. James was born November 22, 1929, at home in Bull Creek near Crum, West Virginia, the son of Lucinda Salmons Williamson and James Williamson. James graduated from Crum High School in 1951. James married the love of his life Mary Katherine Herald Williamson on December 22, 1951. They celebrated 75 wonderful and loving years together. James especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and taking them on adventures. James worked as Vice President of the Tristate Division of United Coal Company from where he retired. James was a member of New Home United Baptist Church for many years and is currently a member of Old Friendship United Baptist. He was also a member of the Masonic Jewel Lodge No. 140 of Crum West Virginia. Remaining to cherish James’ memory are his wife Mary Katherine Herald Williamson; children, Karen Williamson Adkins (Bobby), Bobby Williamson (Connie), Kathy Williamson Crittendon (Benny); grandchildren, Leigh Ann Adkins Merritt (Roger), Steven Williamson (Jennifer), Chris Williamson (Rachael), Aimee Williamson Smith, Jessica Crittendon Helton (Jason), Jeremy Crittendon (Lindsey), Jennifer Crittendon Wood (Andy), Rebecca Adkins, Whitney Williamson (Will Richards), Shaunna Patton (Adam); great-grandchildren, Roger Merritt, Joseph Merritt, Caleb Williamson, Jacob Williamson, James Smith, Derrick Smith, Sylvia Williamson, Logan Williamson, Hudson Helton, Charlotte Helton, Isabelle Clagg, Cole Wood, Nora Wood, Lynsie Williamson, Liam Williamson, Susanna Patton and Michael Patton; great great grandchild, Jaelyn Paige Smith; and many loving nieces, and nephews; a special caregiver, Ashley Sweaney; and other family members. Preceding James in death are two sons, James Steven Williamson and Carter Ray Williamson; parents, Lucinda Salmons Williamson and James Williamson; brothers, Clifton, Roy, Walter, Cecil, Cullie; sisters, Reba Ramey and Estelle Crum. Visitation will be held on Saturday May, 30, 2026 from 11am to 1pm at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, West Virginia. Funeral services will begin following visitation at 1:00 pm at Rollins Funeral Home, with Elder Willis Staton and Elder Glenn Penix officiating. Interment will be in Crum, West Virginia at the Corns/Herald Cemetery on Jennies Creek. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
William Michael Fielding, 65, of Huntington, WV passed away April 17, 2026 at his home. He was born October 28, 1960 a son of the late William Othel and Neva Jeanette Arnold Fielding. Mike grew up in the Ceredo Kenova area and graduated from C-K High School. He served his country in the US Navy and members of American Legion Post 93 Kenova Honor Guard will provide military rites. Mike worked many years for the US Postal Service. He loved music and enjoyed playing his guitars. He also was a coin collector and an avid Marshall fan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Cindie Fielding and a brother-in-law, Keith Craft. Mike is survived by his son, Shaun Fielding and his wife Nikki and their children, Kai and Wyatt; three sisters, Connie Johnson and her husband, John, Patty Muncy, and her husband Lonny and Cathie Craft; nieces and nephew, Jason, Kara and Candyce; and his much loved dog, Bandit. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday April 30, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. A short service will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at 
David Bryan Little, 66, of Kenova, WV passed away April 20, 2026 at his home after a long illness. He was born September 16, 1959 in Ashland, KY a son of the late Mack Edward and Doris Jean Young Little. David attended C-K High School and then graduated from Mountain State Christian Academy. He was a truck driver and welding foreman for INCO. David was an avid hunter and enjoyed being in the woods with his dad, brother and uncles. He also enjoyed taxidermy and country music. He is survived by one daughter, Candace Little and her husband, Jon Meadows; one son, David Bryan Little, Jr.; one brother, Stephen Little and his wife, Connie; one sister, Anita Fetterhoff and her husband, Lance; and grandchildren, Colin, Chloe and Raylan; nieces and nephews, Michael, Brittany, Caitlin, Stephen and Stephanie. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday April 25, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at