Category: Obituary

Anita Louise Gullett Marcum, 84, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Putnam Care Center in Teays Valley, W.Va. Anita was born October 15, 1940 in Paintsville, KY a daughter of the late Byron and Verlie Howard Gullett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Marcum; a son, Terry Lee Marcum; a daughter, Brenda Lee Hensley and her husband, Tim Hensley and several siblings. Anita graduated from Rock Hill High School. She was a member of the Catlettsburg Freewill Baptist Church in Catlettsburg, KY. Anita was a homemaker and spent her life caring for her family. She was also an accomplished seamstress, quilter and enjoyed making dolls. Anita is survived by her son, Roy Lee Marcum, II and his wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Nathan Marcum, Desiree Ferguson and their daughter, Lainey Grace Marcum; Chassidy Marcum-Milum and her husband, Jeremiah, and their highly anticipated unborn daughter, Rynlee Louise Milum; Sara Beth Stone and her husband, Dustin and their children Bryson, Evan and Chase Stone; Lauren Hensley, Kamryn Crocket, and Julian Bell. Anita’s funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Roger Branham officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Jonathan Matthew Davis,36, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Three Rivers Medical Center. Graveside service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Christian Cemetery, Prichard, WV with Pastor Roy Akers officiating.  Jonathan was born October 23, 1988 in Huntington a son of Ralph Davis the late Wanda Lee Davis. In addition to his father he survived by siblings, Andrew (Rebecca) Davis, David (Rhonda) Davis, Christie (Robbie) Davis and Zella Davis; eleven nieces and nephews Tanesha (Cody) Wood, Zachary Davis, Stephanie Davis, Brandon (Ashton) Davis, Braxton Davis, Kallie Davis, Keeley Brooks, Joshua Davis, Jacob Davis, Sidney Paynter and Logan Paynter and a number of aunts and uncles. There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery on Tuesday. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.  

Aveanell Ruth Hodge, 97 years old left her earthly body on August 14, 2025 to be welcomed into the open arms of her Lord and Savior in her eternal heavenly home. She was born on June 17, 1928 to the late James and Bernice Hatfield Meredith. She was the epitome of an angel here on earth to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, strength, beauty, selflessness, kindness, and above all, an example of what it means to be a Christian. She spoke often and without hesitation of her love for Jesus. She counted her time here on earth as a blessing and felt privileged to live the life she lived. In her own words, she lived with no regrets. She was preceded in death by her precious, loving husband, Luther Hodge Jr. , a daughter Sharon Ball, a daughter Laura Suzette Stevens, sons in law Timothy (Tim) Skaggs, Gregory (Greg) Workman and George Russell (Rusty) Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her sister Geneva Hagarman and sister and brother in law Viola and Homer Hodge. She is survived by her sisters Doris Sparks (late Buddy Sparks) and Connie and Bill Conley. She leaves behind a daughter, Sandra Workman and daughter and son in law, Shelia and James Copley who loved and cared for her deeply. She had a special love for each of her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great -great grandchildren. Brian and Valerie Ferguson with Cassie and Patrick Legg. Brad and Debbie Ferguson with Bradley Ferguson, Hayley (Ferguson) and Tucker Clay. Ben and Bobbie Ferguson with Catlyn (Ferguson) and Austin Castle and Naomi Ferguson. Kelly and Lee Ball with Brittany McDonald and Andy Slayton, Layden and Ryder Slayton. Rhonda (Stevens) and Mike Moore with Peyton Griffith and Izzy Moore. David Jason Skaggs. Michael Skaggs. Cynde and Kevin Bishop with Madison, Connor, and Lynden Marie Kelley, Reace (McKnight) and Jacob Lusby, Kiersten McKnight, Emilee Bishop, and Blake Bishop. Jennifer and Pat Roberts with Luke Mathews, Faith Roberts, and Dylan Roberts. Ashley and Brian Dayton with Hudson and Oakley Dayton. Special friends whom she dearly loved include Naomah Norris (who considered her a second mother) and Patricia Amis. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved and spoke of fondly, many friends who were special and dear to her, and countless acquaintances along this walk of life. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 1pm-3pm to pay final respects. A private interment will follow for the family at Docks Creek Cemetery with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Rollins Funeral Home will be assisting the family.

Dora Ann Burris Akers,83, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the David Simpson Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Dora was born August 22, 1941 in Prichard, W.Va. a daughter of the late Lindsey Leslie and Gladys Marie Hatten Burris. She was retired from the V.A. Medical center and was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Hewlett Akers; brothers and sisters-in-law Loval M. Burris (Cynthia), Ernest Ben Burris (Phyllis) and Jarrett L. Burris (Elaine); three sisters and two brothers-in-law Margaret C. Burris, Virginia Burris Bentz (George) and Minnie Heaberlin (Jack) and brother-in-law Jim Jordan.  She is survived by a son Ronald H. Neal, II; step-daughter Linda Akers McCormick (Dutch); grandchildren Renee McCormick Fox (Jim), Michael McCormick (Jennifer), Brandon McCormick (Ingrid); great-grandchildren Savannah Fox Holland (Jennings), Luis Fox, Keyla Fox, Mika McCormick, Genesis McCormick, Peyton McCormick, Alejandro McCormick; great-great-grandchildren Theodore Holland, Clara Rose Holland and Josie Gail Fox; sister Nellie M. Jordan and several nieces and nephews.   Friends may call from noon – 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Ernest Ray (Ernie) Colegrove, 64, of South Point, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, August 4, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Eddie Hay officiating. Ernie was born November 21, 1960 in Huntington, WV. son of the late Ernest M. and Deloris (Bonnie) Fields Colegrove. Ernie was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School Class of 1980 and the owner, operator of ERC construction for over 40 years. He had two special friends who worked with him for a number of years, Tom Harris and Marty Christian. Ernie had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Survivors include his life partner Cindy Maynard and her children Brianna, Brittney, and their children; sisters Cinda Colegrove Endicott (Rick) and Cheryl Colegrove Booth (Lenard); several nieces and nephews and special nephew Adam (Eliza) Endicott and niece Lizzie Endicott. His beloved dog Echo was his best friend. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Monday at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Benjamin “Benny” Silas Lycans, 2, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Benny was born November 6, 2022 a son of Sarah and Josh McComas. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Larry Lycans and maternal great-grandparents Wiley and Peggy Hatten. Besides mommy and daddy, he is survived by brother Kaiden and Mason; grandmother Etta Lycans; aunts Nikki and Lilly; cousins sissy Bethany and Brantley and Memphis and Ellie who was his best friend; great aunts and uncles Jerry and Lisa and Rick and Missy and numerous other friends and family. Visitation will be Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with a memorial service to follow at 2:00. Interment will follow in Blair Cemetery in Prichard. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Benjamin “Benny” Silas Lycans”

Myrlene Moore, 78, of Orlando, FL. formerly of Huntington, WV. passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Orlando Health. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Myrlene was born May 4, 1947 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Cubie and George Smith. Myrlene moved to Orlando Florida in June of 1988 where she resided until her passing. She was a homemaker and later began working in multiple fields as a professional domestic worker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Terry D. France and a sister Diane Workman. She is survived by her husband Daniel J. Moore; children Christine Conklin, Tina Murphy and Daniel C. Moore (Chingo); grandchildren Christina Thompson, PJ Thompson, Justin France, Jessica France, Jacob France, Christopher France, Madelynn Moore and Daniel G. Moore; siblings Elizabeth Young, Shirlene France, Louvena King and Georgia Messenger. She truly loved life and lived it with the heart of a lion right up to the very end. She was brave and full of spirit. She had the warmest heart. She was loving, kind, and incredibly generous. Family meant everything to her, and she poured so much love into each of us. To know her was to love her. Myrlene loved any activity that had to do with family and friends and enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She was of the Christian faith and carried a profound love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Terry David Anderson, 43, of Kenova, WV. passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his residence. Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, August 1, 2025 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Terry was born April 13, 1982 in Pikeville, Ky. a son of Maggie McCoy Bowen. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother Nathan Allen; aunts Christy L. McCoy, Tonya Cole and Patty McCoy Hutchinson; several nieces and great nieces Michelle McCoy, Jean McCoy, Mary McCoy and Debra Ferguson; uncle Billy Slone (Liz) and his best friend who is more like a brother, John Pauley. There will be no visitation. A procession will leave the funeral home at 12:40 P.M. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Wade Jennings Morrison, Jr., 89, of Huntington, WV. passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Jody Fortner officiating. Entombment will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington. Wade was born November 6, 1935 in Lavalette, WV. a son of the late Wade Jennings and Sophia Bias Morrison. Wade was retired from the West Virginia American Water Company. He loved to talk, laugh, and sit outside in the summer. Wade had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers Walter, Herbert, Paul, Richard and LeRoy and three sisters Ada, Lucy Ruth and Lesta. Survivors include his beloved wife Opal Mahon Morrison; son and daughter-in-law Wade Jennings Morrison, II (Melissa); two grandchildren Hannah and JW; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Vickie Pelfrey and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Lester G. Robinson, Jr., 56, of Kenova, WV. passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1968 in Huntington, WV. son of Sharon Kay Banfield Gilkerson and the late Lester Gene Robinson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rhonda Bocook Robinson. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Sherry Wells (James); nieces Leslie Scarberry (Heath) and Jamie Wells (fiance’ David Hagerman); great nieces and nephew Braelyn, Laekyn and Kasen Scarberry; nephews Kristopher Benton and Ryan Ratliff; great-nieces Peyton, Kendell and Lillynn Benton; niece Shea Branham; nephew Shane Branham; great-great nephew Ethan Benton; sister-in-law Christie Bocook and several other family and friends. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Maple Hill Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.