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Gary Lee Runyon of Ceredo, WV passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV surrounded by his family. Gary, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University, was born in Holden, WV to the late Curtis and Kathleen Runyon of Kenova. Gary is survived by his wife and love of his life for over 56 years, Linda; sons, Jeff (Jaime) of Panama City Beach, FL and Matt (Ryan) of McLean, VA; grandson, Cody Runyon of Huntington; sisters, Judy (Gene) Kuykendall of Kenova, Emy (Kelly) White of Salisbury, NC; and brother-in-law, Roger Peppers of Circleville, OH. Gary was an avid lover of golf and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2022 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Gary Lee Runyon”

Mary Lou Brock Smith, 62, of Kenova, WV. went to be with her
Lord Thursday, August 11, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted
1:00 P.M. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova with Mr. Roger Brock officiating. Mary was born November
1, 1959 in Kenova a daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine West
Brock. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
beloved husband John Smith and a brother Robert Brock. She is
survived by her sister Kay Fryer (George); two brothers Roger Brock
(Teresa) and Charles Brock; nieces and nephews Andy (Traci), George
(Carmyn), Willard (Rachel), Robin (Jeremy), Josh (Jessica) and
Charles, Jr.; great-nieces and great-nephews George III, Autumn,
Charlie, Lilly, Charles III, Abigal, Jaxon and Madlyn and a very
special friend Nora Stewart. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00
P.M. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Sharon Sue Caudle Dowdy, 74, of Flatwoods, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Ashland, Kentucky following a brief illness.

Sharon was born on November 15, 1947 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Cecil Stafford Caudle and Nina Lucille Kerkeek Caudle.

Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Kentucky.

Sharon was employed at the Social Security Administration, Elmwood Village, Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Prestera Center and the Ramey-Estep Home, serving as a social worker.

Sharon is survived by her daughters, Susan Adkins (Garry) of Kenova, WV, Shauna Christian (Patrick) of Wheelersburg, OH, Sara Beth Blevins of Greenup, KY, and one beloved granddaughter, Bentlee Dowdy, whom she referred to as her “Sugar Bear.” Also surviving are two nephews, Mark (Angie) Green and Robert Kerkeek Compton, one niece, Missy Compton Allison, one great-niece Angel Pennington, and one great-nephew Solomon Green. She also leaves behind a very special friend, Bill Clinger, of Ashland, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert Kerkeek Caudle and one sister, Carol Joyce Green.

A private ceremony for family and close friends will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5-6 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV.

Sharon loved dogs, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sierra’s Haven in Portsmouth, OH or Ashland Animal Rescue Fund in Ashland, KY.

 

Robin Anthony Stewart,69, of Huntington, WV. passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence. Tony was born November 14, 1952 in Catlettsburg, Ky. A son of the late John C. and Virginia Mae Cumpston Stewart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Willie Dan Stewart, Sherman Lee Stewart, John Harrison Stewart and Thomas Erwin Stewart; two sisters Vicki Inez Williams and Mary Ann Hockley one son Robin Anthony “Bud” Stewart, Jr. He is survived by three daughters Pennie Rae Stewart, Paige Renee Stewart, Alyssa Dawn Farley; significant other Eva Farley; five grandchildren Jessica Peterman, Erika Peterman, Chase Pelfrey, Jarred McKnight and Brittany Peterman and eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by a brother Barry Wayne Stewart and two sisters Edna Ruth Clere and Eva May Williams. Tony also leaves behind two good friends Ronnie Hodge and Jackie Kinser. All services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Robin Anthony Stewart”

Donna Jean Staley Spry May, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 she was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend and child of God. She was a daughter of the late Raymond McKeand and Herma June Meredith Staley. Donna Jean graduated from Buffalo High School. She was active in Wayne County politics and served as the Democratic Committee Woman for 28 years. In addition, she represented seniors on the Wayne County Community Service Organization Inc. Board of Directors for ten years and during her tenure on the board represented Wayne County serving on the Metro Area Agency on Aging’s Advisory Board. Donna Jean also served two terms as a member of the Silver Haired Legislature. She was honored by Wayne County Democrats as Democrat of the Year. While she enjoyed being involved in democratic politics for Wayne County, she also loved her God and was an active member of the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church and her community. Donna Jean along with her daughter, Herma Lynn Davis opened the Girlfriends and Sister Chics Gift Shop in Lavalette where she enjoyed meeting the customers and helping out. Donna Jean never knew a stranger, she loved on everyone she met and knew, she loved and cared a lot in her time. In fact, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin recognized her for all of her hard work and dedication to the citizens of Wayne County. Donna Jean also loved living in the country and she owned and showed, show horses, raised cattle, loved the outdoors and being on the farm. She was preceded in death by first husband and father of her children, Warnie Spry; her second husband, Ralph May; her precious son, Terry Ray (Topper) Spry; her grandson, Ryan Spry and her brother, Barry Staley. She is survived by her loving children, Warren (Bossy) Spry and his wife, Barbie; her daughter, Herma Lynn Davis and her husband Bill with whom she made her home; a daughter-in-law, Ellen Spry; grandchildren, Warren “Flattop” Spry whom she loved and raised like a son and his wife, Maranda; Amber (Danny) Walker, Bryan (Katy) Spry, Paula (Joey) Moore and Ashlee Davis; great grandchildren, Sheyenne, Cole, Madison, Colton, Faith, Rylee, Kate, and Macy; and two special great grandchildren who visited with her every week, Audrey and Jacob, and her precious fur baby, Spikey. Donna Jean lived life to the fullest, spending time on many endeavors she was passionate about especially her family. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 at England Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Willie May and Pastor Justin May officiating. Friends may call two hours before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Donna Jean Staley Spry May”

Brandi Jo Workman of Huntington, WV. passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted 5:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Brandi was born August 4, 1983 in Huntington a daughter of Robin Workman and the late Charles David Workman. She was a generous and adventurous soul who loved her family and enjoyed her time working with Tudor’s Biscuit World. She was a friend to everyone and had a ready laugh. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Harry T. Hart and Billye Jo Lyons; paternal grandparents Charles Workman and Mary Mayo Keesee and the father of her children Erik Pack. In addition to her mother she is survived by five children Isaac Workman, Brooklynn Pack, Erika Pack, Chardae Pack and Olivia Keffer. She is also survived by two sisters Mindi Workman and Lori Workman and a brother Nicholas Workman; nephews Daevon, Elijah and Silas Workman; maternal grandmother Helen J. Hart and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Brandi Jo Workman”

We are sad to announce that on July 1, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Beulah F. (Hayton) Oney of Raceland, Kentucky. Beulah loved her family, enjoyed spending time with her friends, attending church and being an independent person. She took pride in her home, the way she dressed and her appearance. Her family is very proud of how she lived her life and was always there for them.

She predeceased by her husband Leo Oney from Raceland, Kentucky; her parents Ezra an Victoria Hayton; her brothers Mack and William Hayton; sisters Roberta Hayton, Ida Belle Weatherall, Bertha Skeens and Clara Hayton from West Virginia and her sisters Sadie Mullet and Pauline Rodgers from Ohio. She is survived by: her sister and brother-in-law Joanne and Buford Smith, sister-in-law Glenda Ball and sister Bonnie Ekers; her daughter Beverly and her sons Timothy and Charles. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from noon-1:00 PM at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. The funeral service will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Vickie Lynn Wolfe Shannon, 73, of Kenova, WV. passed away peacefully in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Monday, July 4, 2022 with her family by her side. Memorial service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Bro. John Fry officiating. Vickie loved baking and cooking and she loved her family unconditionally. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Frances Jones Wolfe, her beloved dog Annie and Butchie Crabtree. She leaves behind her husband Virgil Dick Shannon, son Kenny Ray Caldwell (Carman), daughter Johnetta Caldwell (Keith); four grandchildren Justin Gibson (Alychia), Carlie Blanklenship (Wes) and Payton and Emma Caldwell; five great-grandchildren Levi and Claire Blankenship and Patience, Ella and Cooper Gibson and siblings Steve and Jetta Wolfe and Faye Powell (Tim). Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Service stream may be viewed and online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Plura Jane McClanahan, age 66, went to be with the Lord June 30, 2022.  She is the daughter of the late Gene and Emma Jean Black with whom she celebrates today in Heaven.  She was preceded in death by a brother Robert Michael Black.  Remaining is a brother Richard Black and wife Lisa, and her sister and BFF Rebecca (Becky) Davis and husband Randy Davis.  She is blessed with many nieces, nephews and cousins who will love and cherish her forever, especially Kelly, Charlie, Sarah and Zack.

Jane has been married to Charles Timothy McClanahan for 45 years, a marriage that has grown and prospered into a blessed union that will never be severed by time or space.  It has been a joy observing their love; never has a spouse been more attentive, more caring than Tim, especially in time of her need.

Jane graduated from Vinson High School in 1973, after which she was employed by Tradewell Supermarket and West Virginia Electric, before going to work for her father at Gene’s Automotive Service, where she worked until they both retired.

Jane is a remarkable woman.  Her talents have included cooking, baking, party planning, and especially, showering her love to family and friends in so many ways.

Jane is blessed with many young nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who know her as TT (short for Auntie).  Jane (TT), along with Amazon.com, has been a source of joy and fun over the years for these beautiful children.

TT’S SPECIAL FRIENDS
LIAM JACK RUTHERFORD
JULIA BELLE RUTHERFORD
WILLA LEANN KILGORE
MERRITT RYAN DAVIS
EMMA SALYERS
ALEXANDER JAMES DELANO CRAIGER
DAHLIA JANE WAGONER
DELANIE ELIZABETH CRUMP
AUBRIE NOELLE CRUMP
ZOEY DAWN BLACK
DARCIE JANE CRUMP
EVELYN FAITH BLACK

Jane has a special cousin, Denise Black Kilgore who has been a life-long dear friend of Jane’s and a source of unmeasurable love and support.  Thank you, Denise.  The family would like to give special thanks to the following:
Dr. Michael Collins
Dr. Gudjan Karlsson
Dr. Sybil Parsley
Rev. Randy Maynard
Bereavement Ministry of Kenova United Methodist Church
St. Mary’s CICU Staff
St. Mary’s Staff
Rev. Sam Peters

Love will be shared at a Private Memorial Service.  In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Plura Jane McClanahan”