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Lynne Jane Merritt Skean, of Huntington, WV passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born July 28, 1942 a daughter of the late Charles “Dodge” and Lillie White Merritt. Jane worked as a teller for the First National Bank of Kenova. She attended the Poplar Street Church of God in Kenova when she was still able to go to church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Wesley Merritt; and three sisters, Juanita Eskew, Elizabeth Richards and Annie May Talbert. Jane is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jerri (Jim) Robinson; Jerri’s father, Charles Skean; four grandchildren, Aaron (Charlotte) Fleming, Adam (Jessica) Fleming, Andrew Fleming and Aubrey Fleming; 10 great grandchildren, Alice and Gwen Fleming, Michael, Maddison and Kenna Fleming, Emilia, Elizabeth and John Fleming, Anne Goode and Brenna Gue; three brothers and their spouses, Charles Leonard Merritt, Dallas (Brenda) Merritt and Roy Dale (Sandy) Merritt and several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Visitation will be from noon to 2 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 2:00 pm with Chaplin Deanna Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Barbara Carol Graham, 79, of Chesapeake, OH. passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born February 27, 1942 in Kenova, W.Va. a daughter of the late Dorwin Davis and the late Louise Canterbury Milum. She was an avid supporter of animal shelters and a strong police supporter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Larry David Graham and a daughter Barbara Ann Marcum. Survivors include a son James “Darrin” Marcum (Tracy); daughter Gina S. Milum; grandchildren Jessica Rollins and Brittany White (Caleb); three great-grandchildren Dylan, Nora Jo and Judah and a special cousin Bryan Hensley. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be Monday, December 20, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Julia George Young,91, of Kenova, WV. passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 13, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Scarberry officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. She was born February 12, 1930 in Peach Orchard, Ky. a daughter of the late Elias and Diane Scarberry George. She was a former custodian with the Wayne County School System with 19 years of service and was employed with Tudor’s Biscuit World for 10 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clyde Young, Sr.; son, Clyde Young, Jr.; daughter, Ruby Gail Young; sister, Ruby George and three brothers, Chester, Gene and Elias, Jr. George. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law Teresa Mannon (Jerry) and Brenda Young; one son Larry Keith Young; sister and brother-in-law Dottie Meade (Junior); two grandchildren Michael and Jeremy and six great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Hospice for their loving care of their mother and special caregiver Patricia Amis. Friends may call Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

 

Julia A Coniff, 82, of Huntington, WV, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Mary Underwood, her brother Chuck “Shorty” Underwood and husband, James Coniff. She is survived by her brother, Herb “Sonny” Underwood, 4 children, Wendy (Terry), Jennifer, Stan (Tina) and Robyn (Greg). She was Nana to 7 grandchildren, Heather, Holly, Mark, Matthew, Brooke (Nick), Preston and Connor, 11 great grandchildren, Leah, Cali, Anna, Macy, Eden, Brayden, Gavin, Nicholas, Ava Jerrika and Charlie and her beloved Shih Tzu, Dolly. Julie loved her family greatly and was loved greatly by them. She loved the color red, animals, puzzles, playing cards, watching football (especially Alabama) but she mostly loved spending time with her family. She will be missed immensely. There will be no public services at this time.

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Tammy Lynn Pennington Glassburn, 52, of Lancaster, OH, formerly of Huntington, W.Va. passed away at her home on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She attended Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University. Tammy was employed with ODW Logistics in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father Richard Pennington; brother Rick Pennington and grandmother Thelma Ruth Gilliam. Tammy was an avid animal lover and a devoted caregiver to all animals. She will be laid to rest with her loving best friend, her dog Herschel. Survivors include her devoted husband of 23 years Johnny A. Glassburn; loving son Johnny Glassburn, Jr.; mother Terisha Pennington; sister Terisha Johnson (Chuck); mother-in-law Judy Harmon (Danny) and extended family members and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to NAMI, a local mental health advocacy group at www.namiwheeling.org. A memorial celebration will be held from 12:30-2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 27, 2021 with a service to follow at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Keith Watters officiating at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

James T. Billups, 90, of Ceredo, passed peacefully to eternal life on Saturday, November 20, 2021. A lifelong resident of Ceredo, he was born September 25, 1931, the eldest son of the late Paul T. and Marie Workman Billups. In addition to his parents, Mr. Billups was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Patricia S. Billups, and siblings Helen Webb, Clyde Billups, and Bob Billups. He is survived by his sister, Judy Akers (Gary) and his children, Paul A. Billups (Kathy), Leigh Johnson (Richard), J. Andrew Billups, and daughter-in-law Lora Billups along with his grandchildren that he dearly adored, Morgan Billups, Dr. Sarah Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Emily Billups, and Jenna Billups. Continue reading “Billups, James T.”

Deborah Kathleen Dorsey, 70, of Ceredo, WV, went to be with her Lord after passing away Thursday, November 18th, 2021, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 21, 2021by Pastor Jeffery Canterbury at Rollins Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Deborah was born on August 13th, 1951, in Cabell County to the late Harry Prince and Pearl Riley Prince. She was a good-natured and kindhearted soul who greatly loved and was equally loved by her family and community. She and her cute, lovable shih tzu, Sachi, enjoyed sitting on the porch on warm weather days greeting neighbors and passers-by. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dorsey, sister, Sharon Black and brother Bobby Prince. She is survived by her two sons Stephen and Justin Dorsey; three sisters Alma “Sis” Pyles, Barbara Devore, Marilyn (George) Black; two brothers Leslie (Charlotte) Prince, Dwight (Christie) Prince; many cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Michael Ray Bartley was born in Greencastle, Indiana on a spring day May 1, 1952 to the late Kermit and JoAnn Bartley. He had a younger brother Donald Lee Bartley and a younger sister Barbara Jo Thomas who he loved with all his heart.

On July 3, 1971 he married the love of his life Margaret Jayne Bartley.

As those who knew him well, his presence was felt at all moments. His energy could brighten a room.

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Beatrice Helen “Speck” Lyons McGlone, 83, of Kenova W.Va. beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1938 in Ceredo, W.Va. a daughter of the late William Francis and Anna Lee Kidd Lyons. Speck was from a large family of eight sisters whom she dearly loved. Growing up in Ceredo they attended local schools including Ceredo Kenova High School. She married the love of her life, Gene McGlone and together they had three daughters who survive her, Anna Gene Marsh, Teresa (Jimmy) Booth and Kelly (Guy) Marcum. She is also survived by two grandsons, Justin and Zach; five granddaughters, Arinn, Aimee, Anna, Jenny and Chanelle; 14 great grandchildren; four sisters, Jenny (Bill) Irvin, Angie Lockhart, Faith (Cecil) Wilks, and Hope (Doug) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene McGlone, a grandson, Jason McGlone; a son-in-law, Stan Marsh and three sisters, Frances, Billye Jo and Penny. Family was her life, she loved being with her children, grandchildren and sisters. Her daughters valued her leadership, support, love and the time they spent together. Speck also loved her church family and had been a long time member of Ceredo Church of Christ. She was an avid reader and was a frequent visitor of the C-K Library where she will be missed. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Minister Matthew McBrayer and Elder Phillip Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before the funeral on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the C-K Library, 1200 Oak St. Kenova. W.Va. Online donations may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com