Memories of my papaw Jack, by David Dalton Varney.
Around 8 o’clock on Tuesday, September 17th, Jack Webb was called home to rest in the arms of the Lord. Greeting him there was his daughter Cassie, his brother Alvis, his sisters Mary and Judy, and his parents, Cullie and Vina Webb.
Jack was born in Wayne, West Virginia, and spent the earliest parts of his life in Hazel Park, Michigan. He worked his entire life in auto mechanics but was also passionate about the outdoors – gardening, landscaping, and tending to the birds who called his backyard home.
In recent years, his age and health prevented him from partaking in his favorite outdoor hobbies. Now, free from age and health concerns, he can once again, joyfully and vigorously, dedicate himself to these things. In service to the Lord, Jack will assure that the lush and abundant gardens that await us all in the Kingdom of Heaven will be lively and pristine. We should expect that the lush and abundant greenery of the Lord’s kingdom will be teeming with life when we are reunited with him in the life to come. The bushes will be trimmed, grass will be freshly cut, flowers will be watered, and all the animals are sure to be well-fed.
Anyone who knew Jack was sure to be familiar with the fact that he always kept his pockets stocked with his favorite candy, always offering candy to friends, family, and strangers alike. We can be sure that the candies, fruits, and delicacies he enjoys now, and await us in the life to come, are sweeter and more delightful than any delicacy we can find here on Earth. At the gates of Heaven, we are sure to find Jack, greeting us with hands outstretched, with an offering of candy in his hands. We will find that he has traded his treasured little red truck here on Earth, with the wings of an angel.
Jack was always happiest when surrounded by those he loved – his wife Evelyn, children Kim and Cassie, grandchildren, Alexia and Dalton, and son-in-law Brian. Every Sunday he would take his place at the head of the table as the family gathered for dinner together. Once more, we will meet him at a table in paradise, only this time, with Jesus at the head, when we are called to dine with him and partake in the great banquet that the Lord has prepared for us there.
He will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor who lived life with profound peace, joy, grace, and humility in his heart. He loved to gather with his family, friends, and church family, and while we may not be able to see him, he is here with us, smiling and happy that we all once again, gathered together, knowing that we will all see each once again in the Kingdom of the Lord.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova WV. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church also in Kenova. Online condolences can be made at rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Bishop Jack Rabun Haddock, 82, of Ceredo, W.Va., born February 6, 1942, in Mt. Dora, FL passed to his heavenly reward September 12, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Preceded in death by his loving parents, John Monroe Haddock and Edith Vivian Moore Haddock. He leaves behind his loving faithful wife of almost 57 years, Joyce A. Eaton Haddock; a son, Mark Rabun Haddock of North Carolina; a daughter, Tiffany Michelle Haddock of Tavares, FL; a grandson, Christian Taylor Haddock also of Tavares; a brother, John M. Haddock, Jr. of Nebraska; a sister, Gwendolyn Ruth Haddock Farrell of Groveland, FL; a brother and his wife, Flavius and Margie Haddock of Rentz, GA; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Charlotte Samples of Cleveland, TN; a special close friend, David Wolford and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was called to serve God early in life and graduated from Lee University. Rabun was an ordained Bishop in the Church of God and proceeded to pastor 8 churches having thousands saved in his 50 years of ministry. He taught in MIP and CAM’s in both Florida and West Virginia. He retired in 2018 from the Kenova Church of God after 18 years in Kenova, he also served 12 years in Montcalm, W.Va., 3 1/2 years in Waycross, GA and 18 years in Florida. Jack, as he was loving known for the last two years while in the Heartland Nursing Home, was loved by many and ministered both in song and prayer for hours as he talked and sang about the God he loved and served. He was loved and will be greatly missed but heaven is sweeter. Jack Rabun was faithful and God is always faithful. He served for 8 and 1/2 years in the US Army National Guard. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Kenova Church of God. His service will begin at 4:00 with Pastor Josh Nunley officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Kenova Church of God for the Haddock family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. 
Laura Suzette Stevens, 77 years old, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on September 8, 2024. She was born on May 10, 1947, one of four children to Aveanell Ruth (Meredith) Hodge and the late Luther Hodge Jr. Suzette was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1965 and retired after many years of federal service from the Social Security Administration in 2002. Suzette was faithful and devoted to her church, Sunshine Freewill Baptist. She would lovingly share the love of Jesus and the gift of salvation with anyone she encountered. Our mother was a true angel here on this earth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, George Russell (Rusty) Stevens on October 15, 2023. She was the greatest wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend you will ever know. She will be so sadly and fondly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, selflessness, compassion, beauty, and strength. Suzette is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly (Stevens) and Lee Ball, and Rhonda (Stevens) and Mike Moore. Grandchildren and great grandchildren, Brittany (McDonald) and Andy Slayton, Layden and Ryder Lee Slayton, Peyton Griffith, and Izzy Moore. In addition to her children and grandchildren she is survived by her loving mother Aveanell Ruth (Meredith) Hodge (96), and two wonderful sisters and brother-in-law Sandra Workman (Greg), and Sheila and James Copley. She was preceded in death by her sister Sharon Ball. Suzette has many nieces and nephews whom she loved tremendously, who loved her and will miss her dearly. While she lives in her new heavenly body, her earthly body will be cremated. There will be a memorial service to rejoice in her memory at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV on September 17, 2024 with fellowship from 5pm to 6pm and memorial service beginning at 6pm with Pastor Jody Fortner of Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church speaking. Rollins Funeral Home will be assisting the family.
Carter Ray Williamson, 67, of Kenova, WV passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Mike Manuel and Pastor Donnie Wells officiating. Interment will follow in the Corns Herald Family Cemetery in Crum. Carter was born February 27, 1957 in Logan, WV. a son of James and Mary Herald Williamson of Kenova. Carter was the co-owner of Minuteman press. He was preceded in death by a brother James Williamson. Survivors include his beloved parents James and Mary; one brother and sister-in-law Robert Williamson (Connie); two sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen Adkins (Bobby) and Kathy Crittendon (Benny) and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. Visitation will be Saturday 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Richard Wayne Baisi,79, of Kenova, WV. passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at King’s Daughter’s Medical Center
Jason E. Deitz, 52, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Kenova, WV passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Roger Branham officiating. Jason was a proud graduate of C-K High School class of 1990 where he was a standout athlete and was a level 2 NDT Inspector for Marathon Refinery/Mistras Group. He was born September 18, 1971 in Ashland, Ky. son of the late Joyce Ann Deitz. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfather Charles F. Green Wechsler and beloved bengal cat Marco. Survivors include his beloved wife Debra J. Deitz; step-son Derek Thaxton; beloved grandson Carter Max Thaxton; father-in-law and mother-in-law Harry Gillispie and Wanda Gillispie; grandmother Lou Wechsler; brothers Joshua Deitz (Shelly), Ron Wechsler (Barb), Mike Wechsler (Kelli); sister Angie Barker (Scott); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His eyes lit up when his beloved grandson Carter Max would call him Pop. Visitation will be Monday 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Monday at Rollins Funeral Home 1822 Chestnut Street Kenova, WV. 25530. The family would like give a very special thank you to Jennifer Bair and Riley Anderson and the entire staff in the ICU at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. Also, a special thank you to friend Terri Tornes for her unending love and support. The family also wishes to express their deepest thanks to all of Jason’s friends and co-workers who were with the family at the hospital throughout this time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Tri-State Spay and Neuter at ashlandtnr.com. He also leaves behind his bengal cat Ace, Tiger and Almond Joy. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Imogene Kay Sexton, 64, of Huntington WV. passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Imogene was born May 25, 1960 in Huntington. She was preceded in death by four siblings. Survivors include a daughter Sarah Dubois, son Shaun Sexton; sisters Lynn Stevens and Rosemary Porter; three grandchildren Tony Ingram, III, Shaun Sexton, Jr. and Raven Sexton and one great-grandchild Owen Ingram. There will be a celebration of life gathering beginning at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the residence of Rosemary Porter 1206 Buffalo Creek Road Huntington, WV 25704. Online condolences may be expressed at 
Beverly Ann Billups, 91, of Kenova, WV, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Madison Park Healthcare in Huntington, WV. She was born November 18, 1932, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Chauncey and Garnet Mae Hager Knight. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dr. Joseph Elmon Billups, D.D.S., three brothers, William C. Knight, Robert Knight, and James T. Knight; sisters, Mary Ward, Hilda Wyrick, Norma Richardson, Doris Knight, Jean Evelyn Knight, Ruth Knight, and Betty Fulkerson.
Linda Kay Haynie Duty, 74, of Kenova, WV. passed away Monday August 26, 2024 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 PM and funeral services will be conducted following visitation at Kenova United Methodist Church with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lovely Linda Scholarship Fund for the Training Station Preschool, at the Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15 th Street, Kenova, WV. Linda was born December 11, 1949 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur Haynie and Doris Chandler Haynie. She is preceded in death by her loving husband William “Russ” Duty. Linda was a homemaker but spent countless hours volunteering at Kenova United Methodist where she was a member and sang in the choir for many years. Linda boasted many accolades throughout the years but was most proud of her national championship win for muzzleloader shooting in 1984. She is survived by a beloved son Christopher Duty, brother Mike Haynie (Jean) sister-in-law Sue Midkiff, brother-in-law Dave Duty, brother-in-law Mark Duty (Lori), adopted son Brian Whittaker, and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Larry Leslie Lloyd,85, of Kenova, WV. passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 26, 2024 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #93 whose Honor Guard will administer military graveside rites. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Badge and Marksman Badge. Larry was born February 10, 1939 in Wayne, WV. a son of the late Burgess and Anna Lee Smith Lloyd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Burgess Lloyd, Jr, Ronnie Lloyd, Bert Lloyd and Kenny Lloyd. Survivors include a daughter Linda Lou Lloyd and a sister Ramona McCollister. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Monday at Rollins Funeral Home. A procession to the cemetery will follow immediately after the visitation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.