Category: Obituary

Vernon Arthur Stevens, 76, of Wayne, WV. passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Kenova Church of Christ with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevens Family Cemetery. He was born April 28, 1948 in Huntington, WV. a son of the late Burgess  and Trudy Jones Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Timothy Stevens, Samuel Stevens, and John T. Stevens and two sisters Judy Thompson and Susie North. He is survived four children Tammy Smith (Mike), Tina Nicely, Thomas Stevens (Ruth) and Todd Stevens; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five brothers Jack Stevens, David Stevens, Mark Stevens, Jessie Stevens and Bo Stevens; two sisters Renee Smith and Roxy Akers and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the church. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Vickki Lynn Nelson Dunlap, 72, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, January 13, 2025 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. with Pastor Danny Henry officiating. Entombment will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. She was born March 7, 1952 in Galion, Ohio a daughter of the late Walter H. and Margaret L. McCalla Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jack Russell Dunlap Jr.; daughter Jackie Renee Dunlap Farley; two sisters Darlene Fuller and Marie Sanders; one brother Walter H. Nelson, Jr. and four legged friend Buster. She is survived two daughters and a son-in-law Heather Castle (JR) and Carrie Hoffman; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters Ruth Ann Slone (Glenn), Jeanne Dunlap (John) and LeeAnn Clum (Mike); sister-in-law Patty Mulkey special friends an neighbors Meghan Fischer and family and special friend Trent Pitcher. Special thank you to granddaughter Megan Castle for her love and care over the past three years. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Shearl D. “Popeye” Galloway, 93, of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member with Pastor Dave Akers officiating. Shearl was born December 12, 1931 in Kenova, WV., son of the late Vernon and Faye Hatten Galloway.  Popeye was a loving family man that met his love Jane and spent his life tending to her every need as well as his children. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University. He enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. During his business career, he worked as an accountant for Firestone in Africa for two years and held senior level financial positions with the Kroger Company and Novamont. He also served as controller for Cabell- Huntington Hospital prior to starting his own businesses, including ServiceMaster and Giovanni’s Pizza. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son David Galloway and siblings Edith Dial, Betty Honaker and Doris Rogers and brother-in-law Bob Rogers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jane Riffle Eastham Galloway; two daughters and a son-in-law Beckie McKinley and Pam (Dave) Akers; grandchildren Brad Akers (Breanne), Zach Akers (Amy), Cassidy Adkins (TJ), Whitney Buck (Ryan), Ali McKinley, Krystle Berry (Jamie) and Laney Murphy (Travis) and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org.  Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Wanda Lee Davis, 75, of Prichard, WV passed away January 7, 2025.  Wanda was born November 5, 1949, to the late Christopher and Pauline (Maynard) Jarrell.  In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Cooper Allen LeMaster, and three brothers, William Jarrell, Boyd Jarrell, and Arthur Jarrell.  Wanda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ralph C. Davis.  In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Andrew (Rebecca) Davis, David (Rhonda) Davis, Christie (Robbie) Paynter, Jonathan Davis, and Zella Davis.  Wanda is also survived by eleven grandchildren Tanesha (Cody) Wood, Zachary Davis, Stephanie Davis, Brandon (Ashton) Davis, Braxton Davis, Kallie Davis, Keeley Brooks, Joshua Davis, Jacob Davis, Sidney Paynter, and Logan Paynter, and five great-grandchildren, Emmalynn Wood, Wyatt Wood, Braxton Damron, Emma Davis, and Oliver Brooks.  Wanda is also survived by her sisters Joyce Berry, Myrtie (JD) Prince, Patricia (Terry) Hartley Deborah Perry, and Eunice Dillon, and her brothers Chris (Barb) Jarrell, Leonard (Penny) Jarrell, Jennings (Charlene) Jarrell, and Bruce Jarrell.  Visitation will be 12-1 PM, Friday, January 10, 2025, with services immediately following at 1 PM at Prichard Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Darrell Brewer officiating.

James David Duty, 66, of South Point, OH., passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Legacy Riverview. David was born July 31, 1958 in Huntington, a son of the late William and Joyce Wallin Duty. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Russ Duty. Survivors include daughters Jessica Sparks (Todd), Chelsi McLain (Nicholas) and Laura Duty; two grandchildren Aubrey Rutherford and Haydin McLain; sister Sue Midkiff (Tom); brother Mark Duty (Lori); nieces and nephew Christopher Duty (Amanda), Courtney Midkiff (Bob), Natalie Geise, Zach Duty and Kyle Duty and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Deborah Jean Heaberlin,67, of Gratis, OH., left this earth to begin eternity in Paradise on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Deborah was born November 24, 1957 a daughter of the late Jay and Grace Heaberlin formerly of Trenton, Ohio. Debbie was a graduate of Paul B. Stephens in Clearwater, FL and she enjoyed 35 years at L & M Products. She won over 30 medals for board jump and shotput at the Special Olympics and was a Preble County Cougar Cheerleader. She loved Jesus and overcame life’s challenges with faith and a beautiful sense of humor. As the all time board game champ, M-O-N-O-P-O-L-Y and Yahtzee were a favorite pastime. Debbie is survived by a sister Karen Lickliter (Jerry) of Port Charlotte, FL; five brothers Rodger Heaberlin (Juliet) of Kodak, TN. Rick Heaberlin (Paula) of Carrollton, Ohio, Bill Heaberlin (Christine) of Hudson, FL., Dan Heaberlin (Diana) of Paintsville, KY. and David Heaberlin (Anita) of Clearwater, FL. She is also survived by dozens of cousins, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews with each one being her favorite. Debbie will be sorely missed by her family, BFF Margie and all who knew her. There will be a funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024 Rollins Funeral Home 1822 Chestnut Street Kenova, WV. 25530. There will also be a CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at L & M Products 1308 N Maple Street Eaton, OH. 45320. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Billie K. Shannon, 84, of Ceredo, WV., passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Heritage Center. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Matthew Christian officiating. Billie was born April 20, 1940 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late William J. and Alice Robertson Shannon. Billie attended Ceredo-Kenova High School and was a retired custodian from the Wayne County Board of Education. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters Elizabeth Chaffins, Sylvia Brown and Tennessee Mann. Survivors include ten siblings Leo Shannon, Barbara Smith, Doug Shannon, Joann Ashley, Milton Shannon, Roger Shannon, Genie Shannon, Virgil “Dickie” Shannon, Karen Lloyd and Sharon Shannon. There will be no public visitation. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:45 on Thursday. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

James “Pete” Lyle Davis, Jr.,85, of Kenova, WV., passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday December 18, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. James was born June 7, 1939 in Ceredo, WV a son of the late James Lyle Davis and Betty Berry Keyser. James loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed wood carving. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wanda Lee Davis. Survivors include children Jamie Falls (Gary), Suzi Mills (Rich), Jimmy Davis (Ruth) and Stacy Davis (Alisha); brother Hurston “Tiny” Davis (Brenda); grandchildren Josh Falls (Ashley), Cassidy Falls, Bob Mills, Alyssa Kazee (Brad), Jon Mills, Cameron Braxton Davis (Sierra),  Kalee Railey (Chris), Jaxon Davis; 10 great-grandchildren; a special companion Sandy Peterson and his favorite dog Pete. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Nona Maxine Tucker,90, of Huntington, WV., passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Thursday December 19, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home. Nona was born July 22, 1934 in Ceredo, WV a daughter of the late Frank Edward and Elizabeth Bird Arthur. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son Jackson Lee Wilson; two sisters Ernestine Baugh and Frances Johnson and a brother Donald Arthur. Survivors include three children Frank Brady Forrest Wilson, Francie Lynn Phillips, Michael Todd Tucker and several nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Little Victories Animal Rescue Shelter, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545 (online at: http://www.littlevictories.org).   Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.  Continue reading “Nona Maxine Tucker”

Verna Ann (Frye) Kiser, 82, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Kenova, West Virginia, passed from this life on December 12th, following a brief battle with cancer. A disease she fought with grace and kindness, and above all else, with a peace born of faith and a certainty that life is eternal.

Ann grew up in Harts, West Virginia, and considered herself immensely blessed to have been born into a large, loving family which included both of her parents and the five siblings she adored throughout her entire life. She often expressed gratitude for a long, full life that was filled with many friends, a close-knit family, and until her final weeks, good health. Ann will be remembered as a soft-spoken, unassuming person who never turned away someone in need, had a great sense of humor, always smiled, and who never met a stranger. If you only even encountered her once, she would know your life story by the time you parted. Continue reading “Verna Ann (Frye) Kiser”