Barbara Gail Hutchinson passed away on February 25, 2023. She was born November 18, 1940, in Boyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph C. and Linnie Lambert Enyart.
Known as Gail to family and friends, she worked primarily in food service, most notably as a waitress at The Steak House and Leta’s Restaurant, both in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and in the Wayne County (WV) school system. In her later years, she was the manager of the Smithers Senior Center in Smithers, WV. One of her proudest personal achievements was earning her GED in 1988.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Willard Hutchinson; her son’ Charles Beecher Hitchcock, and her daughter, Linnie Jo “Lynn” Hutchinson; her brothers, James C. Enyart, Carl E. Enyart, Harold D. Enyart and Harlin E. Jackson; and her sisters, Josephine Howell, Wanda Fugett, Clara Forrer, Helen Taylor, and Lola Enyart.
Gail is survived by her daughters, Deborah Hitchcock Edgar (Scott) and Vina Hutchinson Roberts (Paul); a son, Willard David Hutchinson; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held 1:30 pm. – 3:00 pm. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A separate memorial service also will take place later this year.. Online condolences may be made at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Barbara Gail Hutchinson”
Shawna Lynn Ferguson Marshall, 67 of Lebanon, TN, went to her heavenly home on Friday February 24, 2023. Shawna was born on August 6, 1955 to the late Harry U. and Claudia Merle Lambert Ferguson. She graduated from Buffalo High School in Wayne Co., WV. Shawna worked for many years as a manager in Risk Management for the Cracker Barrel Corporate Office. Shawna enjoyed reading, crocheting, quilting and crafting. She was a loving person who was a very important part of her family and she will be greatly missed by them. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Ann Ferguson and Rose Sharon Barr and three brothers, Harry L. Ferguson, Roger W. Ferguson and Samuel D. Ferguson. Shawna is survived by two sisters, Florice “Midge” (Pete) Martin and Mary Ruth (Estel) Nelson; several loving nieces and nephews; a host of other family and friends and her special companion, Izzie her dog. Her family would like to thank the staff at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, The Pavilion Senior Living Facility and Avalon Hospice Lebanon, for their loving care of Shawna. We would also like to say a special thank you to Shawna’s sister, Midge Martin and her husband, Pete for the daily care provided and unselfish love shown to Shawna over the past three years. A graveside service will be conducted at Noon on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Maple Hill Cemetery with her nephew, Samuel Dale Ferguson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Avalon Hospice Lebanon, 115 Winwood Drive, Suite 102, Lebanon, TN 37087. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV is in charge of the arrangements, and condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
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Terry Moore, 78, of Huntington, WV., received his biggest reward Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Woodland Oaks Health Care in Ashland, going to his heavenly home where he was spiritually and physically ready to go. Terry was born April 23, 1944 in Akron, OH. a son of the late Reed and Rena Simmons Moore. Terry was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He is survived by two precious daughters Belinda Robertson (Billy) and Kaylee Moore; one son Michael Moore (fiance’ Jessica Hamilton); two grandsons Brandon Robertson and Tyler Robertson (Katie); two nieces Karen McGuire and Kelly Jones; his dog Sissy and very special friend Harold Hundley. The family wishes to express their deepest love and appreciation to the staff of Woodland Oaks Health Care. Visitation will be 5:00-6:30 P.M. Monday, February 20, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The funeral will follow at 6:30, interment in the Donel Kinnard Veterans Cemetery will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Marilyn Gail Wright Blankenship, 71, of Prichard, WV. passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her home. Marilyn was born December 22, 1951 in Kenova, WV., a daughter of Lucy M. Christian Wright and the late James Wright. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Cay Blankenship and a beloved grandson Justin Harless. In addition to her mother she is survived by her two precious daughters and a son-in-law Deana Cantrell (Bennie) and Nikki Blankenship; granddaughters Tenesha Ferguson, April Spaulding and Caylin Spaulding; great-grandson Branson Proctor and great-granddaughter Ryan Robertson; two sisters and brothers-in-law Sherry Parsons (Fred) and Rhonda Boone (Daniel); two brothers and a sister-in-law Don Wright (Charlotte) and Scott Wright and a host of nieces and nephews. There will be no services at this time. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Ronald Wilson Diamond, 75, of Ashland, Ky. passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1948 in Logan, WV., a son of the late George W. and Christine Stone Diamond. He was a retiree of Kentucky Electric Steel Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife Janet Leigh Diamond; four children and their spouses, Ronald W. “Ronnie” Diamond, II (Brent), Timothy Eric Diamond (Millie), Matthew Scott Diamond (Dorthy) and Elizabeth Anne Diamond-Eplin (Justin); three grandchildren, Preston Eplin, Greyson Eplin and Aniston Grace Eplin and three siblings Lois Thabet, Bonnie Diamond and Steven Terry Diamond. Visitation for friends and family will be from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Friday, February 3, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Rachel “Queen Bee” Carder, 53, of Kenova, WV passed away on January 18, 2023. Rachel was preceded in death by her father William Jarrett and her daughter/cat Princess. She is survived by her mother Sheila Carder Russel, who resides in Heritage Manor; her aunt Ilene King from New Martinsville and many cousins.
James Richard “Rick” Preston, age 74, passed suddenly at his home in Prichard, WV on January 23, 2023.
Ronald W. Smith, 87, of Kenova, WV passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Reba Smith, his brother, Jack, and an infant daughter, Rhonda Jean. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Olive Shy Smith, his son, Todd (Cheryl) Smith, his daughter, Shelly (Craig) Meadows, one sister, Pam Burcham, his brothers-in-law Deb and Vernon Dale Shy, sisters-in-law Pansy Whaley, Lola Gay Shy, Janice Shy, and the family of John and Brookie Maynard. He has four loving grandchildren, Nathan and Levi Meadows, Abby (Nick) Taggert, and Hannah (Daniel) Smith. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Ronnie retired from Novamont Aristech after 33 years and was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in Catlettsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Huntington in memory of Ronnie. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM with the funeral following at 1:00 PM at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church 3265 Oakland Avenue Catlettsburg, Ky. 41129. Burial will be at the Shy-Gilkerson Cemetery on Whites Creek. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.