Category: Obituary

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”

John M. Ferguson, 90, husband of Joyce Conley Ferguson, of Kenova, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home. He was born July 7, 1934 in Kenova a son of the late John S. and Nora Langley Ferguson. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 93 Kenova whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which he was a member, with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before the service. In 1959 John married the love of his life and they have been married for 65 years walking side by side facing both the heartaches and joys of life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John Gregory Ferguson; and a brother, Larry Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; a son, James “Jim” and Nancy Ferguson; his granddaughter, Avery Ferguson; a devoted niece, Sonja (Don) Money; a special cousin, Morgan (Kelly) Ferguson; and many other family members. The family also wishes to thank John’s caregiver Missy for her care of John and they want to express heartfelt thanks to cousin Aldon Ferguson who visited John every Friday morning to talk, solve the worlds problems and watch old tv shows. His visits meant a lot to John. John loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. For many years he was also a member of the Wayne County Cattleman’s Association. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Greg Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund at Marshall University Foundation, 519 Marshall Drive, Huntington, W.Va. 25703. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “John M. Ferguson”

Charles Douglas Terry, 52, of Ceredo, WV., passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at his residence. Charles was born May 16, 1972 son of Charles W. and Rhoda Mathis Terry. Charles was employed with Applebee’s and loved to fish and ride motorcycles. In addition to his parents, he is survived by aunts and uncles, Ann Dingess, Ethel Mae Marshall (Don), Margaret Mathis (Chester), Lafe G. Terry, II (Sylvia) and Margaret Waller and numerous other family members and friends. Graveside service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

It is with immense sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of Jack “Jackie” Bocook’s passing on November 25, 2024, at the age of 62.  Jackie was born on January 31, 1962, in Huntington, WV.

He is survived by his children, Matthew Hare (Krystle) of Morganton, NC and Joshua Hare (Tandi) of Morganton, NC; his grandchildren, Colby Hare, Molly Hare, Gavin Hare, Garret Hare, Trevor Hare, and Adalynn Hare; his mother, Donna Garren of Arden; his stepmother, Marlene Bocook of Huntington; and his siblings, Larry Billups of Huntington, Angela Ward (Buck) of Kenova, James Bocook of Arden, Misty Maynard (Clint) of Huntington, and Christy Weekley (Mark) of Arden; step sisters Lisa Patrick(Donnie) Ashland KY, Lory Scarberry (Butch) Ashland KY, and step brother Michael Conn Ashland KY.  Jackie also leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. and cousins.  He was proceeded in death by his father, Jack Bocook; stepfather, George E. Garren; and Grandparents Edward and Ruth Bocook, and James and Rosetta Billups. Continue reading “Jack “Jackie” Bocook”

Helen Faye Cremeans Nance, 87, of Huntington, WV., passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Cabell Healthcare Center. Helen was born July 1, 1937 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Waugh Cremeans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son Steven Ray Nance and five brothers. Survivors include two sons Homer Nance (Charlotte) and Greg Nance (Kimberly); grandchildren Johnny Persyn, Danny Persyn, Kenneth Turley and Holley Turley, Criss Nance, Steven Nance and Bethany Nance, Tracy Nance Hutchinson (Joey), Anthony Nance and one brother Irvin Cremeans (Darlene). There will be no public services at this time. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Cabell Healthcare Center for all their love and care for Helen and a special thank- you to Deborah McComas. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Shona Jane Graham, 36, of Kenova, WV., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at her residence.  Shona was born October 5, 1988 in Orlando, FL. a daughter of Glenn and Pamela Sullivan Graham. She earned her Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration and was a General Manager with Fazoli’s. She was preceded in death by a brother Scott Graham. In addition to her parents, survivors include wife Hillary Graham; son Jayse Graham; four brothers Jason Graham, Kelley Graham, Fred Serrano and Glenn Graham, Jr.; two sisters Lisa Serrano and Tamera Judy and special friend Ashley Fields. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Robert Stacy Long, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Retired, 72, husband of Dorothy Maylone Long, of Catlettsburg, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Bob was born May 23, 1952 a son of the late Robert Stacy Long, Sr. and Frances Collins Long. Bob retired from the Air Force, Army and the Veterans Administration after many years of dedicated service. Funeral services will take place Tuesday, November 19, 2024 beginning at Noon at the Kenova United Methodist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, with members of American Legion Post 93 Kenova Honor Guard performing military rites. Bob was active at his church and led the Wednesday night bible study. He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his beloved family. Bob was a history buff and enjoyed participating in Civil War Skirmishes. He was president of the Eastern Kentucky Military History Group. He was also a gun enthusiast, an outdoorsman and hunter. Bob was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan who traveled to see them play whenever he could. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son, Stacy Scott (Jessica) Long; two daughters, Erica Grace (Timothy) Huling and Patricia (Carlos) Carrasco; two brothers, Steve (Michelle) Long and David (Kelley) Long; a sister, Jan McBee; six grandchildren, Thiago and Thalya Carrasco, Orion and Rose Long and Chelsea and Owen Huling and his cat, Smoky. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. The funeral service will be streamed live on Kenova United Methodist Church’s Facebook page.