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Vivian Hope Goedel, 90, of Ceredo, passed away November 1, 2025 at home. She was born July 2, 1935 in Wells, MN to the late Melvin and Lyla (Chaffee) Babcock. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Goedel, her sister, Donna Patton, and several special friends.  Together, Vivian and Marvin shared 27 years of marriage until Marvin’s death in 1982. She leaves behind two sons, Thomas Wayne Goedel of Minneapolis, MN and Michael Scott (Portland) Goedel of Kenova, WV, three granddaughters, Ashley (Zach) Crow of Huntington, WV,  Shayne (Evan) Sullivan of Kenova, WV and Dakota (Jerod) Guilkey of Fort Thomas, KY, and six great-grandchildren whom she adored. She had one brother, Bob (Carolyn) Babcock of Saint Paul, MN and several nieces and nephews. Her life was blessed with many great friends. 

Vivian retired from Kmart in Eau Claire, WI in 1997 and moved to Ceredo, WV to be with her granddaughters. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ceredo. She joined the Auxillary at Cabell Huntington Hospital where she spent 23 years volunteering in the gift shop. She loved to travel. Whether it be across the country or internationally, she had many good times on these excursions. She was fortunate to visit places like Germany, China and Australia, among others. Vivian was known for her baking and never let you leave her house without cookies or muffins. “Grandma cookies” were the best. She always kept up with “the hollywoods” and knew all the gossip. 

Others were always saying what a sweet lady Vivian was and she truly was the sweetest. She was as stubborn as they come and often times more opinionated than she should have been. Her heart was always in the right place and she cared deeply for those she loved. She will be dearly missed. 

Services will be held at a later date in Wadena, MN where her final resting place will be. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Hospice of Huntington for their care in Vivian’s final days.

Don Clayton Perdue,75, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 24, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church 900 Winchester Ave. Ashland, Ky. 41101 with Pastor V. Rev. D. Andrew Canon, KHS officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites, will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens in Huntington, WV. Don was born November 12, 1949 in Kenova, WV. a son of the late Wendell Clayton and Mary Beuhler Perdue. Don was born and raised in Kenova and attended both Ceredo-Kenova and Buffalo-Wayne High School. He was a proud son of Marshall University and completed his pharmacy degree at Ohio Northern in Ada, Ohio. While in college, he met, fell in love with and married Mary Jo Dudek, his “MoJo.” Throughout his life he was a loving father to Erin and Sean, husband to Mary Jo, and Poppy to Dempsey, Brighton, and Rowan. Don was also a forever advocate for those without a voice in the Appalachian communities of Wayne County as a pharmacist and Democratic representative for the WV House of Delegates from 1999 to 2016. A majority of his legislative commitment consisted of serving as the Chair of the Health and Human Resources Committee, spending countless hours fighting for legislation that would help families recover from the devastating opioid epidemic that ravaged our state, obtain affordable healthcare services, and seek ways to build a healthier future for the children if West Virginia. His passion was always to bring awareness of the beautiful and valued people of our region and state and make sure they could feel safe, healthy, and heard when others so often left them behind. After his retirement as a pharmacist and state legislator, he served as the Executive Director of the Wayne County Economic Development Authority. Some of the projects he was able to help initiate included the Healing Place in Huntington, WV, the Heartland Intermodal Gateway in Prichard, WV, and converting the old Corbin Building in Westmoreland, WV, to the West Edge Factory. In addition to his professional and public service, Don consistently devoted his time to numerous local and state organizations, including Stepping Stones, Inc., Sunflower Seeds Tri-State Aid for Ukraine, Recovery Point West Virginia, Rural Health Development, and The Rural Lifestyle Alliance (RLA). In his final days he shared this message, his epilogue, with his family: It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or what you do, you were a part of my life and for that I’m eternally grateful. Every human interaction leaves something behind to help make you who you are. So be thankful for all of them.  In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by two brothers Lawrence “Sonny” Perdue and Bobby Jack Perdue. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Jo Perdue; daughter and son-in-law Erin Morgenstern (Justin), son and daughter-in-law Sean Perdue (Lindsay); three grandchildren Dempsey Perdue, Brighton Perdue and Rowan Morgenstern; two sisters and one brother-in-law Linda Hall, Patricia “Patti” Kunde (Gerald) and a sister-in-law Mary Perdue and numerous family members and friends. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to one of the following organizations: https://steppingstonesinc.org/how-can-i-help/ ;https://sunflowerseedstristate.com/; https://recoverypointwv.org/; http://www.rurallifestylealliance.com/donate.html; https://hospiceofhuntington.org/donate/make-a-donation/. Visitation will be Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Juanita Spurlock,96, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jeffrey Canterbury officiating. Juanita was born December 27, 1928 in East Lynn, WV. a daughter of the late Steve and Otha Adkins Carver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Burwell M. Spurlock, Jr.; three sisters Hester McKeand, Dorothy Burke and Euella Webb; one brother Roy Carver and son-in-law Johnny Adkins. Survivors include two daughters Loretta Adkins and Elizabeth Taylor; granddaughter Christie Robertson; grandsons Burwell Taylor, Michael Adkins, David Taylor, Mark Adkins and Robert Taylor and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Tim Harkins Lucas,78, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 3, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Stapleton officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Tim retired from Rite-Aid. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93, whose Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites. Tim was also a member of the DAV, VFW and the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church. He was active in the community having coached youth sports in baseball, football and basketball. Tim was born January 31, 1947 in Kenova a son of the late Charles and Lela Fry Lucas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Frances Ward Lucas; brother Robert Lucas and step-daughter Raelyn Robinson. Survivors include his wife Debra Dutey Lucas; son Brad Lucas; step-daughter Leann Wissman (TR); four grandsons Jake Lucas, Zac Lucas, Kye Robinson and Gavin Wissman; two brothers and sisters-in-law Raymond Lucas (Linda), David Lucas (Mary Ann); one sister Judy Peck; sisters-in-law Cristi Gossett (Wes), Dorothy Williams, Cora Dixon and Donna Neff and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Betty Jean Beckley,95, of Whites Creek, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at home. She was born January 4, 1930 to Jack Ival Smith and Georgia Davis Smith. She had sevensiblings, Carl, Hazel, Gwenny, Lois, Ronny, Phyliss and Roger. Betty married Lowell Beckley in 1947and had four children, Lynn, Patrick, Michael and Dan. Lowell passed away in 1996 after 49 years of marriage and Betty lived another 29 years with Dan, her son. Betty was honest, kind, generous,humble and sweet. It was a blessing to be around her. She never held a grudge, nor any ill-will toward anyone. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. There will be no public services. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Eldred Dean Handy Lloyd,97, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at her residence. Graveside service will be conducted 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery. Eldred was born July 9, 1928 in Huntington a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Handy. She was a retired Inspector from the former Owens-Illinois Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son James Michael Blankenship, a daughter Caroline Blankenship Thompson, sisters Nina Frances, Jean, Vada, Helen, Eunice and JoAnn and a brother George. Survivors include one daughter Linda Lloyd.  Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.  

Estel Lloyd Nelson, 78, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Huntington. Estel was born October 25, 1946, a son of the late Noah and Maltie Pack Nelson. He retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline, where he worked as an electronic technician.

Juanita (Kretzer) Chafin, born July 9, 1935 in Van Lear, KY, departed this life on September 18, 2025 at Life Care Center of Elyria, OH under the care of Crossroads Hospice. She was a resident with her son in Eaton Township in Lorain County, OH since 2020, but had been in long-term care since 2022. She celebrated her 90th birthday on July 6 along with her beloved family who joined to give thanks for her long and joy-filled life.

Juanita was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School class of 1953 and soon afterward entered her career as a legal stenographer for Inland Mutual Insurance Company of Huntington, WV. During her early marriage to Rev. H. Thomas “Tom” Chafin, she resided in her adopted “hometown” of Ceredo, WV until later in life they settled in Huntington where she resided until moving to live with their only son, Rev. David T. Chafin of Eaton Township.

Because her father, William Wesley Kretzer, lost his life in a mining accident when she was 9 days old, she remained very close to her mother, Nannie (Cartmell) Kretzer, throughout her life until her passing in 1985. Her beloved siblings passed away over the years, but she was often remembering Clarence, William (Dolly Crossen), Josephine, Beatrice (Mordecai Eagleston), Robert (Alice Connell), and Homer (Maxine Ramey). She kept her eye on beloved Kretzer nephews and niece, as well as those of her Chafin family. Continue reading “Juanita (Kretzer) Chafin”

Alpha David Nelson, 74, 0f Prichard, WV, passed away Monday, September 8,2025. A memorial Service is planned for October 10, 2025, at Norway Avenue Church of Christ. Alpha was born April 2, 1951, in Dunlow, WV. He was a son of the late Noah and Maltie Nelson and was a member of Norway Avenue Church of Christ. He was employed with CSX as an engineer for many years. Alpha was an artist who loved to paint, draw, and sculpt. He was God fearing, a fierce competitor, and a friend to everyone he met. He had many talents including starting the football program in Buffalo, WV. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Christina Nelson. He is Survived by his loving and faithful wife, Dianna Nelson; his sons, Jeremy Nelson and Michael Nelson; his grandchildren, Jacob, Liam, Brody, Ashley, Jerred, Kristen, Garrett, Leasa, and Emily Nelson; and great -grandchildren James, Jason, and Annabella Nelson.

 

Revia Cisco Robertson, 86, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center. Revia as born April 5, 1939 in Kenova, W.Va. a daughter of the late Lenzy and Eliza Nickell Cisco. Revia worked as a key punch operator employed by the C&O and CSX Railroads for over 35 years. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Revia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bernard Robertson; a son, Charles David Robertson; a granddaughter, Terri Lynn Carpenter; two sisters, Virginia Kirk and Enith Crockett; four brothers, L.V. Cisco, Gene Cisco, Arnold Cisco and Sanford Cisco. Revia fiercely loved and was loved by her family and she spent her life enjoying their company. She was affectionately known by everyone as “Buddy.” She had a gusto for life and could often be found sitting in the floor playing games with her children and grandchildren and she especially enjoyed playing video games with the family and her best friend, Judy Ketchum. She was up for any adventure and it was not surprising to look out the door and find her playing ball or even building snowmen with her grandchildren. “Buddy” will be deeply missed by her family and everyone who knew her. She is survived by one son, John Stephen Robertson, and his wife, SunCha; two daughters, Remona Robertson McMullen and her husband, Todd and Cathy Hustus and her husband, David; grandchildren, Christopher (Amie) Robertson, Shane (Marcy) Robertson, Nicholas Griffith, Lenzy (David) Muns, Jessica Hustus, Savannah (Amos) Whitwam, Alexis (Nick) Hustus, Haley Hustus, Jamie Robertson, Amanda Robertson, John David Robertson and Justin Robertson; three sisters-in-law, Carol Griffith Cisco, Dreama Robertson Klaiber and Lolita Robertson Campbell; 24 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Eulogist Stanley Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Revia Cisco Robertson”