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James David Duty, 66, of South Point, OH., passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Legacy Riverview. David was born July 31, 1958 in Huntington, a son of the late William and Joyce Wallin Duty. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Russ Duty. Survivors include daughters Jessica Sparks (Todd), Chelsi McLain (Nicholas) and Laura Duty; two grandchildren Aubrey Rutherford and Haydin McLain; sister Sue Midkiff (Tom); brother Mark Duty (Lori); nieces and nephew Christopher Duty (Amanda), Courtney Midkiff (Bob), Natalie Geise, Zach Duty and Kyle Duty and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Deborah Jean Heaberlin,67, of Gratis, OH., left this earth to begin eternity in Paradise on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Deborah was born November 24, 1957 a daughter of the late Jay and Grace Heaberlin formerly of Trenton, Ohio. Debbie was a graduate of Paul B. Stephens in Clearwater, FL and she enjoyed 35 years at L & M Products. She won over 30 medals for board jump and shotput at the Special Olympics and was a Preble County Cougar Cheerleader. She loved Jesus and overcame life’s challenges with faith and a beautiful sense of humor. As the all time board game champ, M-O-N-O-P-O-L-Y and Yahtzee were a favorite pastime. Debbie is survived by a sister Karen Lickliter (Jerry) of Port Charlotte, FL; five brothers Rodger Heaberlin (Juliet) of Kodak, TN. Rick Heaberlin (Paula) of Carrollton, Ohio, Bill Heaberlin (Christine) of Hudson, FL., Dan Heaberlin (Diana) of Paintsville, KY. and David Heaberlin (Anita) of Clearwater, FL. She is also survived by dozens of cousins, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews with each one being her favorite. Debbie will be sorely missed by her family, BFF Margie and all who knew her. There will be a funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024 Rollins Funeral Home 1822 Chestnut Street Kenova, WV. 25530. There will also be a CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at L & M Products 1308 N Maple Street Eaton, OH. 45320. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Billie K. Shannon, 84, of Ceredo, WV., passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Heritage Center. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Matthew Christian officiating. Billie was born April 20, 1940 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late William J. and Alice Robertson Shannon. Billie attended Ceredo-Kenova High School and was a retired custodian from the Wayne County Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters Elizabeth Chaffins, Sylvia Brown and Tennessee Mann. Survivors include ten siblings Leo Shannon, Barbara Smith, Doug Shannon, Joann Ashley, Milton Shannon, Roger Shannon, Genie Shannon, Virgil “Dickie” Shannon, Karen Lloyd and Sharon Shannon. There will be no public visitation. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 on Thursday. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

James “Pete” Lyle Davis, Jr.,85, of Kenova, WV., passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday December 18, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. James was born June 7, 1939 in Ceredo, WV a son of the late James Lyle Davis and Betty Berry Keyser. James loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed wood carving. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wanda Lee Davis. Survivors include children Jamie Falls (Gary), Suzi Mills (Rich), Jimmy Davis (Ruth) and Stacy Davis (Alisha); brother Hurston “Tiny” Davis (Brenda); grandchildren Josh Falls (Ashley), Cassidy Falls, Bob Mills, Alyssa Kazee (Brad), Jon Mills, Cameron Braxton Davis (Sierra),  Kalee Railey (Chris), Jaxon Davis; 10 great-grandchildren; a special companion Sandy Peterson and his favorite dog Pete. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Nona Maxine Tucker,90, of Huntington, WV., passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Thursday December 19, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home. Nona was born July 22, 1934 in Ceredo, WV a daughter of the late Frank Edward and Elizabeth Bird Arthur. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son Jackson Lee Wilson; two sisters Ernestine Baugh and Frances Johnson and a brother Donald Arthur. Survivors include three children Frank Brady Forrest Wilson, Francie Lynn Phillips, Michael Todd Tucker and several nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Little Victories Animal Rescue Shelter, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545 (online at: http://www.littlevictories.org).   Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.  Continue reading “Nona Maxine Tucker”

Verna Ann (Frye) Kiser, 82, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Kenova, West Virginia, passed from this life on December 12th, following a brief battle with cancer. A disease she fought with grace and kindness, and above all else, with a peace born of faith and a certainty that life is eternal.

Ann grew up in Harts, West Virginia, and considered herself immensely blessed to have been born into a large, loving family which included both of her parents and the five siblings she adored throughout her entire life. She often expressed gratitude for a long, full life that was filled with many friends, a close-knit family, and until her final weeks, good health. Ann will be remembered as a soft-spoken, unassuming person who never turned away someone in need, had a great sense of humor, always smiled, and who never met a stranger. If you only even encountered her once, she would know your life story by the time you parted. Continue reading “Verna Ann (Frye) Kiser”

John M. Ferguson, 90, husband of Joyce Conley Ferguson, of Kenova, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home. He was born July 7, 1934 in Kenova a son of the late John S. and Nora Langley Ferguson. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 93 Kenova whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before the service. In 1959 John married the love of his life and they have been married for 65 years walking side by side facing both the heartaches and joys of life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John Gregory Ferguson; and a brother, Larry Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; a son, James “Jim” and Nancy Ferguson; his granddaughter, Avery Ferguson; a devoted niece, Sonja (Don) Money; a special cousin, Morgan (Kelly) Ferguson; and many other family members. The family also wishes to thank John’s caregiver Missy for her care of John and they want to express heartfelt thanks to cousin Aldon Ferguson who visited John every Friday morning to talk, solve the worlds problems and watch old tv shows. His visits meant a lot to John. John loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. For many years he was also a member of the Wayne County Cattleman’s Association. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Greg Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund at Marshall University Foundation, 519 Marshall Drive, Huntington, W.Va. 25703. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “John M. Ferguson”

Charles Douglas Terry, 52, of Ceredo, WV., passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at his residence. Charles was born May 16, 1972 son of Charles W. and Rhoda Mathis Terry. Charles was employed with Applebee’s and loved to fish and ride motorcycles. In addition to his parents, he is survived by aunts and uncles, Ann Dingess, Ethel Mae Marshall (Don), Margaret Mathis (Chester), Lafe G. Terry, II (Sylvia) and Margaret Waller and numerous other family members and friends. Graveside service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

It is with immense sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of Jack “Jackie” Bocook’s passing on November 25, 2024, at the age of 62.  Jackie was born on January 31, 1962, in Huntington, WV.

He is survived by his children, Matthew Hare (Krystle) of Morganton, NC and Joshua Hare (Tandi) of Morganton, NC; his grandchildren, Colby Hare, Molly Hare, Gavin Hare, Garret Hare, Trevor Hare, and Adalynn Hare; his mother, Donna Garren of Arden; his stepmother, Marlene Bocook of Huntington; and his siblings, Larry Billups of Huntington, Angela Ward (Buck) of Kenova, James Bocook of Arden, Misty Maynard (Clint) of Huntington, and Christy Weekley (Mark) of Arden; step sisters Lisa Patrick(Donnie) Ashland KY, Lory Scarberry (Butch) Ashland KY, and step brother Michael Conn Ashland KY.  Jackie also leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. and cousins.  He was proceeded in death by his father, Jack Bocook; stepfather, George E. Garren; and Grandparents Edward and Ruth Bocook, and James and Rosetta Billups. Continue reading “Jack “Jackie” Bocook”

Helen Faye Cremeans Nance, 87, of Huntington, WV., passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Cabell Healthcare Center. Helen was born July 1, 1937 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Waugh Cremeans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son Steven Ray Nance and five brothers. Survivors include two sons Homer Nance (Charlotte) and Greg Nance (Kimberly); grandchildren Johnny Persyn, Danny Persyn, Kenneth Turley and Holley Turley, Criss Nance, Steven Nance and Bethany Nance, Tracy Nance Hutchinson (Joey), Anthony Nance and one brother Irvin Cremeans (Darlene). There will be no public services at this time. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Cabell Healthcare Center for all their love and care for Helen and a special thank- you to Deborah McComas. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.