Category: Obituary

James Michael “Mike” Lowe,73, of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. There will be an Eastern Star service beginning at 6:00 P.M. Burial will take place Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. at Hillcrest cemetery with Masonic graveside rites. Mike was a proud 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 born January 5, 1951 in Kenova, WV. a son of the late James Harding and Erma Lee Smith Lowe. Mike was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on August 16, 1974 and was a 50 year member of the Buena Vista Masonic Lodge and Huntington No 8, Order of the Eastern Star. He was retired from Whayne Supply and J & L Pumps where he was the owner and operator. He was long time member of the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department including during November of 1970. Mike was married to his beloved wife Jane for 34 years before she passed in 2005. Despite his many health challenges Mike lived longer than his mother by a year and a half, his father by 31 years and his wife by 22 years. His longevity can only be attributed to the decades of care given by his daughter Jamie and friend Theresa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jane Lee Lowe. Survivors include two daughters Marnie L. (David) Graley and Jamie M. Lowe; brother and sister-in-law Pete and Cindy Lowe; special nephew Kenneth Bannon; special granddaughter Destanee Carter; his sidekick fur baby Lucy and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  The family wishes to thank the dedicated medical professionals who loved and cared for Mike over the years. Visitation will be 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at Rollins Funeral Home. There will be no procession to the cemetery on Thursday morning. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mike Lowe Memorial Fund C/O United Bank P.O. Box 607 Ceredo, WV. 25507. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. 

Dallas Glen Maynard,91, of Ceredo, WV. passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. David Callicoat officiating. Dallas was born July 18, 1933 in Dunlow, WV. a son of the late James Marion and Flora Adkins Maynard. He was a retired truck driver and attended the Jefferson Avenue Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Marie Robinson and Freda Mae Young and one brother Curtis Maynard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years Janet Marie Brumfield Maynard; one daughter and son-in-law Kathy Louise Callicoat (David); one very special grandson John David Callicoat and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. 

WILDA “FAYE” LESTER, 91, of Kenova, WV, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her home. Friends may pay their respects Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM and funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM; a brief graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Faye was born September 8,1932 in Ceredo, WV, a daughter of the late Fred Stewart and Ruth Workman Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Lester Sr., son, Dale Fredrick Lester, brother and sister, Jimmie Stewart and Janet Stewart Mayo, her nephew Jimmie Lee Stewart, and niece and namesake, Alice Faye Mayo. Faye was retired from Adel Fastener’s Division in Huntington, and was a long time member of The First Baptist Church of Kenova. She was loved dearly by all who knew her and her greatest joy was her family, and her Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her two sons, Albert L. “Al” Lester Jr., and his wife June of California, MD and Brian D. Lester and his wife Sarah of Kenova; two daughters in law, Sheila Lester of Ft. Mill, SC and Melissa (Jim) Wyatt of Huntington, WV; her grandchildren, Albert L. “Lee” Lester III (Leigh Ann), Amy Cloke, Jonathan Lester, Ashley Heck, and Nathan Graves (Toshia); great grandchildren Erica Ramsey and her father Shawn Ramsey, Dylan Lester and his mother Michelle Hurn, Ryder Cloke, Jailey, Joseph, James and Jenson Heck, and Avery and Gavin Graves; special niece and nephews Mary Ann Washington, Scott Stewart, Steven Stewart, and Ron Mayo; her very dear friend, Rae Dean; special caregivers Terusha Romans and Barbara Hamm.

Norma Frances (Fran) Workman Knapp, 87, of Foster, KY, formerly of Ceredo, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born November 13, 1937 in Spencer, W.Va. a daughter of the late Jay W. and Mamie Thompson Workman. Fran married the love of her life, Robert Lee Knapp, and worked to make a happy home for him and their children. Together they attended the First Baptist Church of Ceredo where they were active in many church ministries. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Fran was also preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Needs and Evelyn LaBombard; three brothers, John Workman, Robert Workman and her twin brother, Rev. Fred Workman; a daughter-in-law, Jean Knapp and her father and mother-in-law, Led and Justine Knapp. She is survived by one daughter, Jaye Lynn (Edward) Hebel; one son, David Knapp; three granddaughters, Sara, Ashley and Emily; six great grandchildren, Dylan, Connor, Leigh Lynn, Silas, Sully and Frankie; and two sisters-in-law, Edie Workman and Betty Workman. Fran will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. The funeral service will begin immediately following the visitation with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be e pressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Constance Romaine Stewart, 89, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away July 26, 2024 at home. She was born January 19, 1935 on Cemetery Hill Ceredo, Wayne County, W.Va. the daughter of the late Taylor and Martha Adkins Frazier. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her eldest son, Jimmie Lee Stewart, Jr.; her grandson, Steven Wayne Stewart, II; her siblings, Floretta Gail McKenzie, Billie Jewell Frazier, Conrad Elmo Frazier, Judith Patricia Banghart, Taylor “Butch” Frazier, Jr., and John Mark Frazier. She is survived by sons, Scott Wade Stewart and Steven Wayne Stewart; sister, JoAnne Frazier Berry Rife, all of Kenova; grandchildren, Holly M. Duff, Kyle M. Stewart, Staci L. Stewart, Jimmie E. Stewart, Constance C. (Robert) Riggott, and Scott B. Stewart; nine great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Connie was a 1953 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. She worked as the secretary at Ceredo Elementary School for 32 years where all of the kids called her Miss Connie. She would nurse their scrapes and bruises and made sure they had shoes and clothes if needed. Mom loved to read her books and had hundreds in her bookshelves. When she retired from Ceredo Elementary they named the library “The Connie Stewart Library.” She loved everyone and will be greatly missed, we could not have asked for a better mom. Connie was also a long time member of American Legion Post 93 Kenova Auxiliary. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 10:00 am until Noon at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The funeral service will begin at Noon with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Donald E. Spence (Poppa), 101, of Huntington passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Kenova Church of Christ of which he was a member, Elder and Teacher for over 40 years, with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Don was a retired receiving clerk with the former Houdaille Industries and a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. He was born May 18, 1924 in Wayne County. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Myrtle Ellen Williamson Spence; son-in-law Don R. Moore and son-in-law Donald L. Gallion, Jr. He is survived by two daughters Donna Ellen Moore and Beth Genene Ratliff; a son-in-law James Ratliff; four grandchildren Jeff, Shawn, Leslie and Aaron; seven great-grandchildren Kristina, Ellen, Lauren, Anna Grace, Ava, Addyson and Ryan and two great-great-grandchildren Harper Jayne and Titus Crew. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the Kenova Church of Christ. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. 

Helen J. Thompson,94, of Kenova formerly of Huntington passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at her daughter’s residence. Funeral service will be conducted 12:30 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Shirley Ball officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Helen was a member of the Beulah Freewill Baptist Church. She was born January 23, 1930 in Huntington a daughter of the late William C. and Lula Bates Smith. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Julius (Jack) Thompson; daughter Dianalynn Thompson, son Michael E. Thompson, brothers Alvin, Bill, Wayne, Bob and David Smith and two sisters Rosella (Sherman) McGown and Connie Banks. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Patricia “Patty” (Rick) Wellman; son and daughter-in-law Tommy R. (Cathy) Thompson; one brother Jim (Shirley) Smith; three sisters Peggy McComas, Mary Chatterton and Shirley (David ) Spurlock; grandchildren Paul Thompson, Jamie Noble, Wade Wellman, Marcie Iseli, Randy Thompson and Justin Thompson; great-grandchildren Dylan, Whitley, Easton, Maggie, Weston, Katie, Jacob, Josh, Jared, Emma, Claire, Ava; great-great grandchildren Presley, Brantley, Lydia, Chloe and Hazel and numerous other family and friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice, Sandy, Kimberly, Lisa, Missy and Blake. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Ed Blankenship,72, of Wayne, WV. passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his residence. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Ed was born November 30, 1951 in Holden a son of the late James and Della Nelson Blankenship. Ed was a veteran having served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army the American Legion Post #93 Honor Guard will administer military graveside rites. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Georgia Blankenship; a son Jeffery Blankenship and four brothers Herbert Blankenship, Benny Blankenship, Enos Blankenship and Richard Blankenship. He is survived by a son Travis Blankenship; two sisters Betty Effingham and Paula M. Smith and numerous other family members. There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Mary Frances Lucas McCoy,77, of Kenova, WV., precious wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Mary was born September 22, 1946 in Kenova a daughter of the late Raymond and Louise Vestal Lucas. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother Raymond Lucas. She is survived by her beloved husband Don E. McCoy; 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 and special friends Willard and Teresa Horn, Karen Holland and Madelyn Copley. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. to service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.  Continue reading “Mary Frances Lucas McCoy”

We bid farewell to Kevin Randall McCoy, who departed from this world on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness and generosity beyond compare. Kevin loved his family fiercely and walked through life with gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with an unforgettable grace. A lover of nature, music and books, Kevin found beauty in life’s simple moments and encouraged us all to do the same. He will be remembered with love and affection by his sons Christopher and Michael McCoy, granddaughter Cassie Hughes, great grandson Kymere, siblings, Larry McCoy, Phillip (Ann) McCoy, Scott McCoy, Darren  (Beverly) McCoy, Angie (Tim) Ferguson, and Ericka (Gary) Gillman, along with his dear niece Misty Marshall, Lisa Messer, nephews David and Freddie McCoy, a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and special friends. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV on Friday, July 26th followed by a funeral service conducted at 2:00p.m.  He will be laid to rest at Docks Creek Cemetery and then we will celebrate his life with a nature picnic and canoe rides at Virginia Point in Kenova. Please join us in celebrating his life.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to grant his final wish.