George Edward Smith, 85, of Kenova, W.Va, beloved husband, father, brother, friend and child of God, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 22, 2021. George Ed was born on February 22, 1936 to the late Edward and Maxine Taylor Smith. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School. He retired from J.H. Fletcher & Company after 44 years of service. After retirement he worked for Griffith & Feil Drug Store and volunteered for the Good Samaritan Center in Kenova. George Ed was a proud veteran who served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church and he attended Heritage Freewill Baptist Church. He was a wonderful Christian man who loved to spread the love of Christ to everyone he met. He was kind, caring, and generous. He loved his entire family with all his heart and he was loved equally in return. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Zelda Hatten and Nadine Hughes; and his mother and father-in-law, Palma and Jay Workman. Survivors include his wife, Delores “Dody” Workman Smith, whom he loved and adored for 65 years; four children, George E. “Peewee” (Kathy Riley) Smith, II, Doug (Kim) Smith, Todd (Missy) Smith and Beth (John) Gover; grandchildren, Lakin (Zev) May, Kelsey (Cody) Wallace, Paige Smith, Tyler (Olivia) Smith, Brooke Smith, Harrison and Hamilton Gover; great grandchildren, Jaden May, Jemma May, Jorgi May and Maiara Smith; two sisters, Katherine Trivett and Peggy Ball; a special nephew, Matthew Workman; two special cousins, Marcella Canterbury and Wanda Wellman and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends; two special caregivers, Rocky and Evelyn Wolfe. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their care of George Ed. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, W.Va. 25702. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Cook, Pastor Scott Byard and Pastor Zach Johnson officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Kalinoski, William E
William Edward Kalinoski, 79, of Huntington passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 28, 2021, with Pastor Robert Gillette and Pastor Greg Matney officiating, at Maple Hill Cemetery. He was born November 21, 1941 in Montcoal, W.Va. son of the late Ferdnand and Anne Weber Kalinoski. He was a schoolteacher and coach having taught and coached in various school systems in Ohio and W.Va. He was a retired coal miner working 30 years at the number 7 coal mine. After retirement he continued to work at Wal Mart in various capacities and leaving only after his heath would not allow him to continue. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Virginia Dickens and a brother Stanley Kalinoski. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Ellen Brafford Kalinoski; children William Brad Kalinoski, Anita Ellen Kalinoski-Hatfield (Ron) and David Clarence Kalinoski (Marianne); grandchildren Emilee Elizabeth Hay (Louis Enriquez), Mary Olivia Kalinoski (Ashley Howell), Lauren Grace Hatfield and Lilly Kathryn Hatfield; brothers Ferdnand “Fred” Kalinoski, Jr. and Tommy Kalinoski; sister Peggy Kalinoski; friends of the family Tinatsu Wallace: Ling Chen and Angie Chen and numerous other family members and friends. There will be no visitation Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Jordan, Albert L “Lee”
Albert L. “Lee” Jordan, 78, of Kenova passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 19, 2021, with Pastor Rodney Dishman officiating, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery with the American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard conducting military rites. Lee was born December 19, 1942 in Kenova W.Va. son of the late Albert W. and Mary Jane Conley Jordan. He was a retired social worker and was a member of the American Legion Post 93. Lee was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with 35 years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife Betty Jean Jordan; children Norman Romans, Kip Jordan and Heather Leigh Jordan; grandchildren Ashlee Willis, Brandon Romans, Conley Rosser, Savannah Dudley, Jack Jordan and Ansley Romans; great-grandchildren Annabelle Romans and Amelia Rosser; a very special family member Tina Turner Sarver and numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6-8 P.M. August 18, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Bowen, Katherine I
Katherine I. Bowen, 92, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in the St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born May 13, 1929 in Bristol, Va. a daughter of the late Bennie and Opal Hutton Musser. Katherine loved reading, traveling, antiquing and gardening. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl M. Bowen; son Stephen Bowen and sister Wanda Chaffins. She is survived by a daughter Deborah Sue McGlone; grandsons Christopher McGlone (Kelley), Bryan McGlone and Nate McGlone; great-grandson Greyson McGlone; great-granddaughter Megan Hankins; brother-in-law Jerry Chaffins,; nieces and nephews John Farley, Cindy Hall, Greg McGlone, Teresa Wells, Jeff Chaffins and Mark Chaffins and two sisters Eleetha Farley and Priscilla McGlone. Friends may call from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Graveside services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Money, Sr, Donald L
DONALD LEE MONEY, SR., 91, of Kenova, West Virginia was welcomed home by Jesus, while surrounded by his family, on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home. The funeral will follow with Pastor David Akers officiating. Interment is to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Don was born to William Thomas Money and Bertha Wyatt Money on November 14, 1929. He was a proud graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall College. He married his sweetheart of nearly 70 years, Joane Spicer Money, on December 5, 1947. Don was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church of Kenova. He retired as an electric shop supervisor from CSX after 43 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Thomas Money, Jr; sister, Betty Money Spry; two special friends, Had Dale and cousin Carl Ward; and his angel, Joane. Surviving Don are his daughter, Beverly Ann Shannon; son, Donald Lee Money, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sonja Money; five granddaughters, Heather Dawn Shannon Morrone (Trey), Ashlee Rand Shannon Hutchison (Matt), Taylor Regen Money Dean (Dustin), Allison Shea Conley Davis (Zach), Karlee Rebecca Money Fischer (Kyle); and 11 great-grandchildren: Blass, Kane, Giorgi, Jacob, Lauren, Maddox, Aiden, Tate, Kenleigh, Zander, and Beckett; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kane Morrone, Jacob Hutchison, Kyle Fischer, Dustin Dean, Zach Davis, and Dalton Tucker. Don was a dedicated “papaw” to the football programs of Fort Gay, Ceredo-Kenova, and Spring Valley for over 25 years. He also enjoyed golf, traveling, and especially loved his big family. We take comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his Savior and his sweetheart. “Well done thou good and faithful servant…enter now into the joy of thy Lord” Matthew 25:21
Rev. Glenn Randall (Randy) Adkins
Reverend Glenn Randall (Randy) Adkins, 1954 – 2020.
It has been a little over one year since Randy passed away on May 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS with the loving support of his beloved family. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and precautions his final services were delayed.
Now, Randy’s family would like to invite you to a service of thanksgiving and celebration of his life and faith, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 1124 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, W. Va.
The service, which Randy planned, will begin at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be two hours before the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Randy’s memory to the ALS Association (www.ALSA.org). Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Thompson, Denver L
Denver Lee Thompson, 79, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Denver was born March 5, 1942 in Wayne County a son of the late, Clyde E. and Mabel Moler Thompson. He was a 1960 graduate of C-K High School. For over 20 years Denver was a truck driver for Economy Foods. Denver had also been employed by Kenova Box Company for many years. He was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church since 1964 where he taught the Adult Bible Class. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Thompson and sister-in-law, Linda Thompson and a sister, Dovetta Ruth Thompson. Survivors include one sister, Ellen Carol Caldwell; one brother and sister-in-law, Carlos and Mary Ruth Thompson; four nieces, Lisa (Bernie) Watts, Karen (Derrick) Allen, Carla (Jerry) Spence and Dovetta (Kevin) Adkins; three nephews, Jimmy Thompson, Brian (Cleta) Thompson and Timothy Thompson, and several great and great great, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his favorite cat, Copper. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at The First Independent Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Zach Johnson and Brother Jimmy Thompson officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
Gibson, John A
John Albert Gibson, age 59, passed away August 3, 2021 at Novant Health Huntersville. He was born September 7, 1961 in Cabell County, WV, son of the late Mitchell Raymond and Roberta Hatten Gibson. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister Brenda Kay Rutherford and brother-in-law Steve Wilkes.
John retired from US Air after working 20+ years and most recently as Mail Manager for Air General with American Airlines. In his free time, John enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, hanging with friends, and fishing. He was a fan of all sports, especially Marshall Football and Kentucky Basketball. He loved working and was an all around handyman but the dearest thing to his heart was his children.
John will be greatly missed by his loving wife Pamela Ayersman Gibson of Charlotte; daughter Amanda Dawn Gibson and fiance Michael Stamey of Cocoa, FL; son John “Bubby” Gibson and wife Megan of Proctorville, OH; daughter Hannah Marie Gibson of Charlotte; son Joseph Christopher “Joey” Gibson of Charlotte; son Ryan David Johnson of Kenova, WV; brother William “Butch” Gibson and wife Leslie of Lavalette, WV; twin sister Joanie Gibson Wilkes of Kenova, WV; grandchildren Clayton Sicolo and Averett Gibson; several nieces, nephews and extended family; and special friend Vinnie Calipari.
Visitation will be Monday August 9, 2021 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Rollins Funeral Home. Graveside services to follow at Docks Creek Cemetery at 1:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Look Up Lodge, 100 Look Up Lodge Rd., Travelers Rest, SC 29690.
Rollins Funeral Home will be assisting the family with local arrangements
Fraley, Patricia M
Patricia Mason Fraley, 82, died at her home in the early morning hours of June 11, 2021. She was surrounded by family and friends, and in the arms of her loving husband Gary. In addition to her husband of 50 years, she is survived by her children Julie Rouse (Bob) and Michael Brooks (Michelle). Pat had five grandchildren, Joseph, Kathryn, Michael (Julie) and Kasey and Kyle (Michael). Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her mother Julia (Parker) and her father Hubert Mason, her sister Vicky and her son Mark. A native of Memphis, Tenn., in her adult years, she was the consummate career woman, working as an operations manager and buyer for multiple private sector companies and the Marine Corps’ exchange system, where she was an international buyer for Far Easter exchanges in Japan and Okinawa. Family was the driving force in Pat’s life. She was one hell of a woman…devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Traffic-stopping good looks, she loved the dance floor and live music. A wine connoisseur and a gourmet cook, in her spare time she enjoyed knitting, doing the daily crossword puzzle, classic movies and Sudoku. A gentle soul, Pat was particularly fond of her grand children, a nurturing grandmother who took pride in their accomplishments as they grew, went off to college and started their own careers. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on August 7, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. She will later be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, awaiting the arrival of her husband, Colonel Gary Fraley, USMC (Retired). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her name. St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Dean-Nelson, Lora L
Lora Lee Dean Nelson, 57, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence. Lora was born December 7, 1963 in Santee, California to Ethel Christine Perry Dean and the late Joe Dean. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a sister Vickie Taylor and a niece Jordan Gillispie. In addition to her mother she is survived by her beloved husband Denver Nelson; two daughters Ivy Nelson (Sarah) and Sophie Nelson; two sisters Mary Marcum and Sue Gillispie and three grandchildren Cristofer, Jorja and Makailah. A memorial service will be conducted 6:00 P.M. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Spirit of Faith Church 1800 Sycamore Street in Kenova. In lieu of flowers the family would like for you to take someone you love to dinner and share a smile for “Loopy”. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.