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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. 

Margaret Ruby Lyons Burgess, 79, of Kenova, WV. passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Darin Fetherolf officiating. Interment will follow in the Blair Cemetery. She was born November 23, 1945 in Huntington a daughter of the late Louis William and Margarette Lett Lyons. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and retired from the Wayne County Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband James D. “Sonny” Burgess and two brothers Richard Lyons and Johnny Lyons. She is survived by two sons Timmy Burgess (Annie) and Jason Burgess and one daughter Pam Burgess Plymale; six grandchildren Brooke, Jayden, Nathan (Kaitlin), Sammy, Dane and Landon; one great-grandchild Campbell. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Danny Joe Pelfrey, 75, of Ceredo, WV. met his savior Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 25, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member with Pastor Dave Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born August 8, 1949 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Thomas Carson and Kathleen Archer Pelfrey. First and foremost, Danny loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also a loving dog dad to Max.  He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Danny was a Deacon and Shepherd and served on numerous committees at the church. He was instrumental in forming the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Ceredo-Kenova High School. Danny was a member and Past President of the Tri-State Airport Authority Board and a member of the Lawrence County Airport Board. He was a member of The Big Green Club and big supporter of the Marshall women’s basketball program. Danny was employed with Marathon Petroleum and was a member of the Fire and Rescue Unit. The American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard will administer graveside military rites. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Lou Cremeans Pelfrey; two sisters Nancy Pelfrey and Billie Rose Pelfrey and a brother Thomas Earl Pelfrey. Survivors include his wife Shea Davis Ashworth Pelfrey; daughter and son-in-law Tara Spears (Sam); son and daughter-in-law Brad Pelfrey (Rebecca); sister Katherine Pelfrey Johnson; 2 brothers Jim Pelfrey (Faye); George Pelfrey (Nora); grandchildren Bethany Lubrano (Nick); Baylee Wood (Tyler); Dylan Spears (Kara); Aubrey and Quinn Pelfrey; great-grandchild Scarlett Wood; sons Chris Ashworth (Melissa) and Richard Ashworth (Chrysan) and grandchildren Chloe, Nathan, Michael and Patrick. Visitation will be 12:00-2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Chester Owen Caperton, 67, of Kenova, WV. passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1957 in Kenova, WV a son of the late Charles O. Caperton and the late Carrie Jane Collins Brumfield. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Cathy Jordan. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law Charles Caperton (Kathy). There will be a graveside service 12:00 Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Maple Hill Mausoleum. There will be no procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Patty Lou Fuller Nottingham, 75, of Ceredo, WV. passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1949 in Wayne Co., WV a daughter of the late Robert D. and Dorothy Katherine Vanmeter Fuller. She was a retired Paralegal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Michael Todd Saunders; brother Paul Fuller and two sisters Betty Michaels and Mary Katherine Fuller; special stepmother Gladys Insco Fuller. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law April Jackson (Randy); two sons and a daughter-in-law Jeffrey Saunders and Kenneth Saunders (Jennifer); 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Bobby Fuller (Linda); several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. There will be no services at this time, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Brian Matthew Knowles, 42, of Barboursville, WV, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Brian was one of the good guys, a helper who was eager to volunteer and lend a hand; he was a kind soul and a proverbial gentle giant. He was born in Huntington, WV., on July 24, 1982, the son of the late Mickey Ray and Karen Plymale Knowles. Brian was a Production Associate with Heiner’s Bakery in Huntington, WV, and a member of Transformation Community Church also in Huntington, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncles and aunt, Drs. Durwood and Julie Knowles of Webb, AL, Jerry Knowles of Columbia, AL; cousins Michael Plymale of Aurora, CO, Dan Knowles of Donaldsonville, GA; and his special dog Cooper. Survivors include his brother, Kevin Knowles and his partner Matthew McMillion of Lavalette, WV; his beloved fiancé, Jessica Pauley of Barboursville, WV, his fiancé’s children, Taylor Wiley, Owen Pauley, and Jax Pauley, his fiancé’s sisters, Shawna Massie of Huntington, WV, and Erica Ingram (Brad) of Huntington, WV and their families; his aunts and uncles, Rick and Susan Plymale of Huntington, WV, Linda and James Sims of Columbia, AL, and Bill and Diana Knowles of Graceville, FL; and first cousins Mark (Tessia) Plymale of Stanton, KY, Andrea (Brian) Gohmann of Louisville, KY, Christina (Chad) Andrews of Knoxville, TN, and Amanda (Doug) Cochran of Darrington, WA, and many other cousins. Brian is also survived by his best friends, Dana Adkins and Lisa Roberts, his church family, and a host off riends. A Celebration of Life service will be held from 1-3 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Transformation Community Church in Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers, at Brian’s wish, donations can be made to Transformation Community Church in his memory. Rollins Funeral H ome is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Vernon Arthur Stevens, 76, of Wayne, WV. passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Kenova Church of Christ with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Family Cemetery. He was born April 28, 1948 in Huntington, WV. a son of the late Burgess  and Trudy Jones Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Timothy Stevens, Samuel Stevens, and John T. Stevens and two sisters Judy Thompson and Susie North. He is survived four children Tammy Smith (Mike), Tina Nicely, Thomas Stevens (Ruth) and Todd Stevens; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five brothers Jack Stevens, David Stevens, Mark Stevens, Jessie Stevens and Bo Stevens; two sisters Renee Smith and Roxy Akers and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the church. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Vickki Lynn Nelson Dunlap, 72, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, January 13, 2025 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. with Pastor Danny Henry officiating. Entombment will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. She was born March 7, 1952 in Galion, Ohio a daughter of the late Walter H. and Margaret L. McCalla Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack Russell Dunlap Jr.; daughter Jackie Renee Dunlap Farley; two sisters Darlene Fuller and Marie Sanders; one brother Walter H. Nelson, Jr. and four legged friend Buster. She is survived two daughters and a son-in-law Heather Castle (JR) and Carrie Hoffman; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters Ruth Ann Slone (Glenn), Jeanne Dunlap (John) and LeeAnn Clum (Mike); sister-in-law Patty Mulkey special friends an neighbors Meghan Fischer and family and special friend Trent Pitcher. Special thank you to granddaughter Megan Castle for her love and care over the past three years. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Shearl D. “Popeye” Galloway, 93, of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member with Pastor Dave Akers officiating. Shearl was born December 12, 1931 in Kenova, WV., son of the late Vernon and Faye Hatten Galloway.  Popeye was a loving family man that met his love Jane and spent his life tending to her every need as well as his children. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University. He enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. During his business career, he worked as an accountant for Firestone in Africa for two years and held senior level financial positions with the Kroger Company and Novamont. He also served as controller for Cabell- Huntington Hospital prior to starting his own businesses, including ServiceMaster and Giovanni’s Pizza. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son David Galloway and siblings Edith Dial, Betty Honaker and Doris Rogers and brother-in-law Bob Rogers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jane Riffle Eastham Galloway; two daughters and a son-in-law Beckie McKinley and Pam (Dave) Akers; grandchildren Brad Akers (Breanne), Zach Akers (Amy), Cassidy Adkins (TJ), Whitney Buck (Ryan), Ali McKinley, Krystle Berry (Jamie) and Laney Murphy (Travis) and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org.  Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Wanda Lee Davis, 75, of Prichard, WV passed away January 7, 2025.  Wanda was born November 5, 1949, to the late Christopher and Pauline (Maynard) Jarrell.  In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Cooper Allen LeMaster, and three brothers, William Jarrell, Boyd Jarrell, and Arthur Jarrell.  Wanda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ralph C. Davis.  In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Andrew (Rebecca) Davis, David (Rhonda) Davis, Christie (Robbie) Paynter, Jonathan Davis, and Zella Davis.  Wanda is also survived by eleven grandchildren Tanesha (Cody) Wood, Zachary Davis, Stephanie Davis, Brandon (Ashton) Davis, Braxton Davis, Kallie Davis, Keeley Brooks, Joshua Davis, Jacob Davis, Sidney Paynter, and Logan Paynter, and five great-grandchildren, Emmalynn Wood, Wyatt Wood, Braxton Damron, Emma Davis, and Oliver Brooks.  Wanda is also survived by her sisters Joyce Berry, Myrtie (JD) Prince, Patricia (Terry) Hartley Deborah Perry, and Eunice Dillon, and her brothers Chris (Barb) Jarrell, Leonard (Penny) Jarrell, Jennings (Charlene) Jarrell, and Bruce Jarrell.  Visitation will be 12-1 PM, Friday, January 10, 2025, with services immediately following at 1 PM at Prichard Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Darrell Brewer officiating.