Category: Obituary

George Phillip Smith, 82, of Catlettsburg, Ky., passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Neil Wilks officiating. Burial will be private. George was born March 17, 1942 in Ashland, Ky. a son of the late Thomas and Belle Hardin Smith. He was a farmer and loved to fish and enjoyed his time with friends at Hardees. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Sharon Hall Smith; precious grandson Spencer Smith and two brothers Donald Smith and Jerome Thomas Buckley. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Phillip Hardin Smith (Erin) and granddaughter Shelby Henderson (Peyton). Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Barbara Ruth Caldwell Cole Watts, 86, of Kenova, WV., passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Community Hospice Care Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God with Bishop Howard Wirzfeld officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Barbara was born April 15, 1938 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late Bogar and Eula Parsley Caldwell. She was a former police dispatcher with the City of Kenova Police Department. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death her first husband James Elliott Cole and her second husband Donald Watts; a son James Kevin Cole; great-great-grandson Khristian Sperry; two sisters Emogene Brumfield and Wanda June Kennedy and four brothers Manford Caldwell, Howard Caldwell, Ted Caldwell and Bobby Caldwell. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law Angela Susie and Ernest William Willis and Rhonda Gail White; one son and daughter-in-law Dewayne Edward and Linda Cole and daughter-in-law Carrie Cole; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; brother Bogar Butch Caldwell; sister Judy Roy and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 6 – 8 P.M. at the Catlettsburg Harvest Church of God. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Jeremiah E. Bolen, 65, of Ashland, Ky., passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Community Hospice Care Center. Jeremiah was born April 21, 1959 in Sullivan, WV. a son of the late Fred Carlos and Emogene Meadows Bolen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Jody Bolen. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Jeremiah E. Bolen, II (Katie), a daughter and son-in-law Haley Miles (Joseph); three grandchildren Brayden Moore, Shawn Bolen and Hope Bolen; one great-grandson Emerson Moore; eight siblings David Meadows, Paul Bolen, Linda Shrewsbury, Mary Mullens, Steve Bolen, Elizabeth Bailey, Esther Sizemore and Jeanne Modley and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no public services at this time. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.  Continue reading “Jeremiah E. Bolen”

Charlotte Anne Warren, 86, Ceredo, WV., passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Ceredo Congregational Church with Pastor Marty Gute officiating. Charlotte was born May 25, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA. a daughter of the late Frank C. and Florence Legleitner Maurer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Jerry Warren. Survivors include her children Carol Taylor (Dennis), Nancy Jenkins (Ed), Tammy Salmons and Tommy Warren (Tanya); grandchildren Tiffany Criswell (Jaye), Traci Jackson (Ashley), Tara Whittington (Jeremy), Allison McFarland (Jason), Casey Kelly, Stephanie Taylor; great-grandchildren Shelby Jackson, Carley Jackson, Triston Criswell, Ariel Criswell, Jase Whittington, Braxton Whittington, Emma Wellman, Blake Kelly, Monroe McFarland, Oscar McFarland, Harry McFarland, Cheyeanna Tinsley, Chelsea Tinsley and two sisters Frankie McKinney and Sharon Maurer. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. on Sunday at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Beverly June Donahoe Page, 72, of Huntington, WV., precious wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother was welcomed into the arms of her savior Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Locust Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Gregory Page officiating. Beverly was born December 15, 1951 in Kenova a daughter of the late Jimmie Herold and Betty June Noble Donahoe. She was a former meat department manager with Big Bear and a member of the Greenbrier Missionary Baptist Church. Beverly was an accomplished pianist and taught Sunday School along side of her husband and his ministry. She was a loving wife, adored mom and best memaw ever. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother Barry Joe Donahoe; step-dad Lt. Col. Paul A. Dillon and precious granddaughter Jordan Page. Survivors include her beloved husband Rev. Ronald Page, whose ministry she supported fully; two sons and daughters-in-law Gregory J. Page (Kimberly) and Jason C. Page (Jessica); one daughter and son-in-law Bethany Himes (Eric); one brother and sister-in-law Tim Donahoe (Sandy); sister-in-law Barbara Donahoe and grandchildren Adam Page (Katie), Austin Page (Erin), Aaron Page (Erika), Alyssa Page, Allison Webb (Tyler), Emily Himes, Jason Page, II, Mason Page, Morgan Page and Grayson Page. She also leaves great-grandchildren Edison Page, Thomas Page, Truman Page, Josephine Page and Winston Page. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Don E. McCoy,83, of Kenova, WV., precious husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Genesis Putnam Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 27, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Don was born June 24, 1941 in Kenova a son of the late Leonard and Mary Stafford McCoy. Don worked for Hamer Lumber and retired from Kenova Box after many years of service. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Frances Lucas McCoy; two brothers Tom McCoy and Gene McCoy and a sister Sadie Mossman. He is survived two daughters and sons-in-law LaDonna (Pat) Turner and Amy (Todd) Bush; three grandchildren Tyler Turner, Matthew (Chelsey) Turner and Emilee Bush; three great-grandchildren Milo Turner, Liam Turner and Sloane Turner; special friends Willard and Teresa Horn, Karen Holland and work friends from Kenova Box Clarence and Archie. Friends may call from 1:00 until service time on Friday at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Deborah Ann Day Ratliff of Kenova, WV passed away September 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Deborah was born May 4, 1954. She was a member of the Prichard Church of God. She was formerly employed at Corbins. She was preceded in death by her husband David Allen Ratliff and brother Richard Day. She is survived by her sons Scott Allen and Joshua David Ratliff. All services were private and Rollins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Barbara Ellen Gibson 83, of Vandalia passed away peacefully on Friday September 20th surrounded by her family.

She was born in 1941 in Wayne County West Virginia to the late Wendell and Irene Hatten. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Charles Hatten, two sisters, Irma Louise Hatten and Ruth Ann Finley, and her loving husband of 51 years Robert “Bob” Gibson.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill (Jeff) Amos, son, Jason (Sheena) Gibson and grandsons, Chad and Clay Amos, Ryan and Seth Gibson, as well as a brother James (June) Hatten and a sister Brenda (Gary) Staley, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Barbara was a member of First Light church in Vandalia for forty years. She enjoyed fellowship with her many friends and neighbors, and rooting hard for the Aviators, Buckeyes, Reds, Bengals, Boilermakers, and Thundering Herd.

She was a dedicated Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, and always made sure that her elderly neighbors had a plate of food to eat each evening before she sat to eat her own.

Rest well good and faithful servant.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia, Ohio. Interment will follow at Polk Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 pm until time of service.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of Amercia188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901 in Barbara’s memory.

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. Continue reading “Bishop Jack Rabun Haddock”