Velma G. (Pratt) Bowen, 96, of Kenova, WV, passed away on July 6, 2021, at Stonerise nursing home in Bridgeport, WV.
She was born December 30, 1924 in Kenova, WV to Garland and Hazel Ward Pratt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Bowen in 2000, her sister Jenny LeMaster, and brother Warren Pratt.
She is survived by her loving son James Darrell Bowen and wife Kay of Bridgeport, her loving, daughter Barbara J. Boren and her husband Doug of Charlotte, N.C. Surving also is her younger brother Buddy Pratt, Kenova, WV, grandchildren: Amy Brown(husband John), and Andrea Williams (husband Darren) of Morgantown, WV; Stephanie Smith, of Indian Trail, N.C., Melody Belcher, husband Jason of Mint Hill, N.C.; great grandchildren Justin, Drew and Kate Williams, Sophia and Sarah Brown, Tyler Webb, Audrey Smith, Owen and Mackenzie Belcher.
Velma was a 1942 graduate of C-K High School, and business college. She was Executive Secretary for The Huntington Hospital where she retired after 44 years. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Kenova. She enjoyed family dinners, playing golf, cards with longtime friends, dancing, attending Marshall football games and visiting with friends at The American Legion.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Stonerise (formerly Meadowview Manor) in Bridgeport for their care and kindness.
Friends and family will be received at Rollins Funeral Home, 1822 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 from 12-2 pm. Funeral Service will held at 2 pm with Dr. Mike Hopkins officiating.
The internment will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery.
George “Nick” Kiser, 91, of Kenova, W.Va. passed Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Willie May and Pastor Jody Fortner officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Nick was born February 10, 1930 in Hubball, W.Va. a son of the late George and May Pellman Kiser. He was retired from Columbia Gas where he was employed for 40 years. Nick loved to fish and never met a lake he didn’t enjoy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Edna Faye Kiser; son Melvin Dewayne Kiser; grandson Michael Dewayne Kiser; four brothers Willis, Harold, Doug and Billy Kiser; two sisters Joanette Hoover and Jennifer White and four sisters-in-law Maddie, Loretta, Lorene and Judy Kiser and a baby sister Mary Kiser. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Shelia Tomblin (Tom); grandchildren Chris Tomblin (Cara), Stephanie Bell (Greg), Jessica Frye (Shannon), Courtney McLean (Scott) and Greg Kiser (Laura); great-grandchildren Nicholas, Mia, Hunter, Cora, Desmond and Baby McLean; daughter-in-law Donna Kiser; sister Ann Tabor (Dennis); brothers Jerry, Johnny and Marshall Kiser; brothers-in-law Terry White, Ed Burns (Shelia) and Bob Burns (Della); sisters-in-law Ann Kiser and Joann Kiser; special friends Willie May and Brenda Thacker and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Huntington P.O. box 464 Huntington, W.Va. 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Theodosia H. Eddy “Dosia”, 90, of Barboursville, W.Va. passed Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born June 8, 1931 in Craig County, VA. a daughter of the late Hobert and Alma Patton Maynor. She was also preceded in death by her husband E. Blaine Eddy of almost 60 years; a son Jack and brothers Robert and Max Maynor. Survivors include her son Blaine Eddy (Gloria), daughters Sara Bosley and Nancy Bates (Joe); grandchildren Jackie Morning (Chris), Amanda Cremeans (Anthony), Meghan Bosley (Jason Walsh), Jennifer Eddy (Carl Ward); five great-grandchildren and one brother Dean Maynor and two sisters Sandra Riner and Cuba Flory. She was a long time member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation and a private family service. The family would like to thank The Village at Riverview for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
John Roy Hamilton (J.R.), 81, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away peacefully in Temple, TX. Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born May 18, 1940 in Wayne County, W.Va. son of the late Thomas and Louise (Holland) Hamilton. He was a 1958 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. He was a member of Laborer’s International Union of North American, 543 Local Union, since 1966. His membership in the Buena Vista Lodge #60, in Prichard, W.Va. served as a guide and source of spiritual strength throughout his adult life. In 1965, John Roy married Verna Davis who preceded him in death in January of 2002. John Roy is survived by his son, John Timothy Hamilton, and Jaryn Hamilton, his grandson, of Kenova, W.Va.; Stephanie Hamilton, his daughter, Kevin Rapczynski, his-son-in-law, and Tiffany Hamilton Rapczynski, his granddaughter, of Belton, TX. and Barbara Lloyd, his youngest sister of Ceredo, W.Va. John Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald Hamilton and his sister Sue Ann Fedczak. John Roy loved fishing and enjoyed sports throughout his life. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., followed by a graveside service at 10:30 A.M. at the Riggs Family Cemetery off of Bridge Branch Road in Prichard, W.Va. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
JOHN ALLEN HOLLAND, 77 of Ceredo, W.Va., closed his eyes in this world and his faith has become sight, as he is now with Jesus, on June 15, 2021, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a beloved Husband, Daddy, PawPaw, Uncle and Friend.
Linda Carroll Coffee, 76, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Linda was born August 8, 1944 in Kenova a daughter of the late Clarence D. and Polly J. Maynard Mullins. She is survived by a son John Coffee; daughter and son-in-law Katherine Bradach (Steve); brother Clarence “Moe” Mullins; four grandchildren Josh, Jason (Brett), Tessa (Justin) and Hannah; four great-grandchildren Ellis, Bridger, Quinn and Callahan; grand-daughter-in-law Amy and numerous other family members. Friends may call from 5-7:00 P.M. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Charles Franklin Dishman, 52, left this world on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. CFD was the son of the late William Franklin Dishman and the late Patricia Hannon. He is survived by two cousins Becky Carver and Kathy Smith both of Boyd Co., Ky. CFD was full of life and always made a presence wherever he was and he never met a stranger. His love for sports was overwhelming as he loved the CK Wonders, Cincinnati Red, UK Wildcats and the Marshall Thundering Herd. His love for his community was well known throughout as he volunteered with the annual spaghetti dinner at the CK Community Center where he holds the record for the most tickets sold for the dinner. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Maple Hill Cemetery off of Dock’s Creek Road. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.