Category: Obituary

June Dell Diamond Johnson, 79, of Prichard, formerly of Williamson passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, January 8, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Cory Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Cyrus Cemetery June was born June 10, 1944 in Williamson, WV a daughter of the late Warnie and Jesse Keaton Diamond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Steve Johnson: two infant children Laura and Alvin Gregory Johnson; sister Anna Gay Muncy; ex-husband George Alvin Johnson and special friend Sammy Ritz. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Cindy Newman (Mark); special niece Evelyn June McGuire; granddaughters Maddie Newman and Ally Newman; one grandson Joe Johnson; great-grandson Jackson Ward; daughter-in-law Lora Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Lloyd Edward Cochenour, 80, of Wayne passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his residence. Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery in Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. He was born January 2, 1943 in Kenova a son of the late Samuel W. Cochenour, Sr. and the late Charity Walker Cochenour. He was a retired pipefitter from Columbia Gas. Survivors include his beloved wife Rebecca “Becky” Mathis Cochenour; daughter and son-in-law Missy Hardin (Mark); two grandsons Matthew Hardin and Michael Hardin; sister Marion Ferguson; brother and sister-in-law Samuel W. Cochenour, Jr. (Paula); step-son Jason Colegrove (Tracy); two step-granddaughters Kayla Colegrove and Haley Colegrove; special nephew and niece, Jeremy Cochenour and Rachel Bocook and numerous other family and friends. There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

David Leo Ball, 71, of Kenova, WV passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at his residence. David Leo was born May 26, 1952 in Kenova a son of the late James Leo and Donna Jean Wheeler Ball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Deborah Sizemore. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Leigh (John) Stafford; one son and daughter-in-law Matthew (Becky) Ball; six grandchildren Hudson, Mack and Teddy Stafford, Abigail, Logan and Lincoln Ball and his partner and best friend for over twenty years, Vickie Holley. Leo graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1970 and was a salesman for Con-Jel and a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 93 Kenova. David Leo made many lifelong friends at Ceredo-Kenova High School. He cherished these friendships and always looked forward to spending time with his friends. He was a loving father and Papaw, who always told everyone how much he loved them. He made many trips to Kentucky and Colorado to make lasting memories with his kids and grandkids. He will be forever loved and missed by all who knew him. Friends are encouraged to join us at the America Legion Post 93 on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 for a celebration of life at 5:00 P.M. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Mr. Stevie Karr officiating. Interment will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 – 2:00 PM Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made in David Leo’s memory to any area youth sports. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Gregory E. Watts, 65, of Proctorville, OH. passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, December 18, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard and Pastor Zach Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Greg was born January 11, 1958 in Huntington a son of the late Louis and Viola Ferguson Watts. He was retired from AEP and was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Brian Watts. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years Deborah Kelly Watts; two daughters and sons-in-law Jennifer Collins (Mike) and Rachel Miller (Aaron) and grandchildren Christian and Xander Collins, Hunter and Gavin Evans and Scarlet and Chloe Miller. Friends may call from 12:00 – 2:00 PM Monday, December 18, 2023 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

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Erma Ilene Pemberton of Wayne County passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Sterling and Estel Gilkerson of Wayne County. She is survived by her husband Harold Pemberton; her two sons Michael (Sharon) Pemberton of Surry, VA. And Chris (Terri) Pemberton of Huntington; three grandchildren Erin Pemberton, Jacynn Pemberton, and Ryann Pemberton; and three step-grandchildren Nicholas Young, Mathew Young, and Jessica Young. She is also survived by her brother Leonard (Helen) Gilkerson of Lavalette; a sister-in-law Donna Gilkerson of Huntington; a special nephew Ray Gilkerson of Huntington; two nieces Theresa Gilkerson and Angela Gilkerson; and a special friend Sharon Hodges from Kenova. Erma Ilene graduated St. Mary’s School of Nursing and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Greg Page officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Delores Jean “Mom” Mills Perry, 91, of Kenova, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Jacob Marshall officiating. Interment at Baylous Cemetery will take place at noon on Friday, December 15, 2023. Mom was born June 27, 1932 in Barboursville a daughter of the late Edmond and Mearl Hale Mills. She was a kind and gentle spirit and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Welbern Eugene “Gene” Perry and siblings Dorothy, Vernon, Beatrice, Enoch and Denny Paul. Survivors include a son Danny Perry; two daughters and sons-in-law Ronda Cole (Greg) and Debbie Powell (Shane); grandchildren Jenni Roberts (Justin), Timothy Cole and Hannah Brumfield (Colten); great-grandchildren Gage Roberts, Gracyn Roberts, Max Cole, Baby Brumfield on the way and one brother Larry (Reba) Mills. Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Anita Elizabeth Porter Blankenship, 64, of Kenova went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Tom Jones, officiating. Interment will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Anita was born January 28, 1959 in Huntington a daughter of Ray and Helen Maynard Sexton. She was preceded in death by her daughter Misty Porter. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings Cathy Sexton, Glendell Sexton (Sherry), Trina Poole (Ron); sons Tim Porter (Angela), Brian Porter (Heather): grandchildren Kayla (Tyler), Tyler (Halie), Brooklyn (Jake), Caitlyn, Brock, Reid; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved husband Kevin Blankenship. Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Joseph Allen Maynard, 59, of Huntington passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, December 15, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Joseph was born July 24, 1964 in Huntington a son of the late Joseph James and Flora Lett Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Linda Johnson. Survivors include four children Justin Maynard (Brandie), Jacob Maynard, Colten Maynard and Adrionna Maynard; four grandchildren Dylan Albright, Braiden Maynard, Mia Maynard and Isabella Maynard; three siblings Therman Maynard, Darryl Maynard and Lesa Ramey. Friends may two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Milford Lee Frazier, 81, of Kenova, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Legacy Riverview. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard, officiating. Interment will follow in the Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Milford was born May 5, 1942 in Kenova a son of the late Arthur and Verla Ward Frazier. Milford was a retired auto body man with Ducky’s. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Terry Frazier; sister Vicky Evans; sister Sue Pierce; brother-in-law J.D. Caldwell and a special cousin Emery Ward. Survivors include his wife Kay Frazier; son John Frazier (Kim); grandson John Frazier, II; great-grandson Bryce Frazier (Stephanie); daughter-in-law Laura Frazier; Dalton McFann; granddaughter Amanda Buchanan (Bryan); great-grandson Nolan Buchanan; great-granddaughter Mary Buchanan; grandson Matthew Frazier; sister Sarah Banks (Skip); nephew David Caldwell; brother-in-law Paul Pierce; niece Tara Sue Pierce; Nephew Paul Pierce (Sherry); nephew Buck Evans (Amira); niece Marisa Hush (Bob); niece Tonya LeMaster (John); cousin Phyliss and Charlie Perry. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Connie Lee Rakes Henderson, 70, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, where her faith of 2nd Corinthians 5:8 became sight, “we are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Elder Arvil Murray, Elder C.J. Murray and Elder David Trimble officiating. Interment will follow in the Henderson Family Cemetery in Fallsburg, Ky. Connie was born October 4, 1953 in Louisville, Ky. a daughter of the late Charles E. and Janice Rakes and the late Betty Lee Rakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a precious son Timothy Lee Henderson and a brother Charles E. Rakes, Jr. Survivors include her beloved husband, Thomas L. Henderson; son and daughter-in-law William Tommy Henderson (Angie); grandson Kenton Henderson; brother and sister-in-law John Edwin Rakes (Melinda) and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the Community Hospice Care Center 2330 Pollard Road Ashland, Ky. 41101. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of the hospice care center for all their love and support. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 1, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.