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
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.
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.
Ricky Nelson Bailey, 60, of Ashland, Ky. passed Saturday, July 24 2021 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside service will be conducted noon, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Rowe-Mercer Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and son. He was born June 17, 1961 in North Judson Winomac, Indiana a son of the late Eugene and Flossie Ann Howard Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Ricky Nelson Bailey, II and two grandchildren Chelsea Michelle Bailey, and Chiann Jenkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Mary Bailey, 5 children Vanessa Hamm, Travis Bailey, Taylor Bailey, Joe Bailey and Flossie Bailey; 12 grandchildren Austin Bailey, Taylor Bailey, II, Brooke Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Brantlee Pelfrey, Cristen Morrow, Jarid Bailey, Jasmine Bailey, Bobby Jenkins, Destiny Jenkins, David Jenkins and Talon Gillman and 4 great-grandchildren Nova Marie Tooley, Jasper Jenkins, David Jenkins and Hailey Jenkins. There will be no visitation Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Fly high like a free bird. We will always love you, gone but never forgotten. Peace, love you guys. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Thelma Kaye Castle, 67, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Funeral service will be conducted noon, Friday, July 30, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Franklin D. Hulett officiating. Interment will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. She was born April 4, 1954 in Ashland, Ky. a daughter of the late James Earl and Ethel Faye Miller Conley. She was retired from Bowling Feed & Hardware and was a member of the Catlettsburg First Church of The Nazarene. She is survived by her loving children Gary JR Castle (Heather) and Pam Oldham (Robb); grandchildren Megan Castle, Brody Castle, Caitlynn Castle, Chase Castle (Miranda) and Cameron Castle; one great-granddaughter Athena Castle; three brothers Mike Conley, Dale Conley and David Conley and a sister Liz Coberly. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 
DANIEL L. WILLIAMSON, 75, of Kenova, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He went peacefully surrounded by his family. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Williamson; mother, Eulah Ward Williamson; and brother, Jerry Williamson and sister-in-law, Elaine Williamson. Dan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Stollings Williamson; sons, Rob Williamson (Lisa) and Joe Williamson (Sabrina); brother, Ted Williamson (Carol); and grandchildren: Sloane (Addison), Dakota, Mason, and Brock; as well as honorary grandchildren, Ethan and Caleb LeMaster and Marra Williamson; and many nephews and nieces. Dan was born in Huntington, and was the youngest of three children. He graduated from Buffalo High School and Marshall University with a master’s degree. After earning his CPA license, he owned and operated an accounting firm in Logan, W.Va., for close to 40 years and was well respected in the community. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He loved being around family more than anything, especially with those who knew him as “Pops”. He enjoyed tennis, golf and his grandchildren’s sporting events. Dan was a devout Christian who served the Lord in many capacities, most often as a song leader. Special thanks go out to the staff at Cabell Health Care Center, who took great care with him. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will be on Friday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at Rollins Funeral Home with Minister Jeff Garrett officiating. Burial to follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.rollinsfh.com.
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Pastor Jim Richards, 62, died at his home in Kenova. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Jim was born August 3, 1958, in Parkersburg, W.Va., to Gene and Wyoma Richards. He married Becky, his wife of 38 years, and together they had five children. Nearly 30 years ago, Pastor Jim answered his call to ministry. He has served United Methodist Churches in six West Virginia counties. For the past ten years, he has served Kenova United Methodist. He loved and was loved by many. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Becky; his sisters and their spouses, Jane and Rob Fink, Cathy and Steve Nesselrote, Cara and Randy Atkinson; his brother and his spouse, Mike and Debbie Richards; his mother-in-law, Alice Stanley; his daughter and her spouse, Morgan and Ashley Thompson; his sons and their spouses, Patrick and Amen Richards, Bill and Lindsay Richards; his son Benjamin; his son, Vincent; his grandchildren, Henry, Levi, and Conli; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20 at Kenova United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, also at Kenova United Methodist. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to a congregation of your choice. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Barbara Ann Smith fell asleep at home on July 10, 2021 and woke up in her new home with Jesus where she was reunited with Paul, her childhood sweetheart and husband of almost 59 years. She was 86 years old. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Barbara was the oldest of the five Spradlin children.