Hallett Roswell Eddy III, 67, of Prichard WV, left his earthly home on September 15, 2023. He was born March 29, 1956, to Hallett and Mina Lee Eddy.
Ross is survived by Anita, his wife of 25 years; his children Shelby Hall (Travis), Jacob Eddy (Mary), Crissa Keefer (Mason); and his grandchildren Lake, Isla, Zack, Jake, Ellie, Sofi, Eli, Reace.
Upon graduation from CK High School Ross attended Marshall University and was then employed by Calgon Carbon Corporation for over 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kenova where he faithfully sang in the choir, sat on several committees, and worked in various ministries over the last 25 years.
Most importantly, he was the absolute best Poppa, Dad, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. A wonderful example of unconditional love, positivity, and faith. A lover of good food, good music, and all things outdoors. He had an infectious laugh that filled the room and a beautiful voice that he used for many years to serve the Lord. Our loss is truly heaven’s gain. How blessed we were to have someone that makes saying goodbye so hard.
As Ross requested his body is being donated for the furtherance of science. A celebration of life will be held on September 20th at First Baptist Church of Kenova. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm with a service to follow at 3:00 pm.
Richard Brandon Fraley, 34, of Prichard, WV passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born March 29, 1989 in Huntington, W.Va. son of Sandra Smith Cox. Brandon was a talented diesel mechanic and worked for Dart Trucking. He was preceded in death by his papaw Gary Smith; granny Murphy and brother Alex Cox. He is survived by his mother Sandra Cox (Nathan Staley); wife Kayla; children Sophia, Connor and Mia; brother Blake Staley (Bianca) and niece Remi; brother Austin Fraley; sister-in-law Christina Cox and nephew Carter; nanny Pat Smith; special aunts Kim, Becky, Carla and Teresa, mother and father-in-law Richard and Marla Cyrus; brother-in-law Richard Cyrus; mamaw Tennie; great uncles Bryan and Pete Murphy and numerous loving cousins Trish, Sarah, Jessica, Natalie and Ethan. A gathering of friends and family will be from 6-8 P.M. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Carolyn Leep Samples,73, of Kenova, WV. passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born September 5, 1950 in Huntington, WV., a daughter of the late William and Bedelia Brown Leep. Carolyn was retired from the Corp of Engineers after 35 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Maria Bodamer and Brenda Compton and one brother William Leep, Jr. She is survived by her husband Earl Samples; two sons James Samples (Samantha) and Kevin Samples; one sister Linda Pratt (Sam) and three granddaughters Emmalee Brooke Samples, Anna Marie Lucille Taylor and Trinity Noelle Taylor. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. The family request no flowers. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Jack Hutchison Riggs, a child of God, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. He was 91 years old. Jack was born on April 11, 1932 to Venice Pratt Riggs and Ernest Riggs and grew up in Kenova. He was known as a kind person with a gentle spirit. His biological father, Ernest, died when Jack was young and Venice remarried Warren Wood, who Jack looked up to. He had an older sister; Dolly Riggs Dingess, and an older brother, James Riggs. After they both retired, Jack and James enjoyed traveling around West Virginia. In 1950, Jack graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School and joined the US Air Force serving from 1951-1955. During this time he ended up in West, Texas where he met Ann Prasifka. They married in 1952 and had two daughters, Donna and Natalie. After returning to Kenova from military service, Jack stayed busy. He began working at Kenova Box and attended Marshall College (now Marshall University) where he graduated in 1958. Through the years, Jack was known by many in Kenova and beyond as one of the friendly faces who greeted them at Kenova Box where he was Vice President for 40 years. He was known for providing encouragement and a kind smile to everyone. After he retired, Jack enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up. He didn’t like to disappoint and even agreed to be a part of the C-K High School half time show at the St. Joe Tournament in the mid-90’s. He danced with his granddaughter, Jaclyn, who was a majorette at the time. Jack never complained and smiled the whole time. Jack loved to watch his grandson, Jared play in golf tournaments. When Jared was young, they played golf together and Jack didn’t mind one bit when he lost every game. Jack was proud to watch from his home in Ceredo as Jared played in the PGA Championship in 2022. In the past decade, Jack spent many mornings with members of his cornhole group, teasing one another in good spirits while eating delicious baked goods the entire time. Even with all of the horsing around, Jack and his buddies were expert cornhole players and couldn’t be beat. Jack was a very active member of Kenova United Methodist Church as an usher and greeter for many years. He also volunteered with the Backpack Ministry and Caring/Sharing Group that provided lunches to shut-ins. He will be remembered for making people feel like they could count on him to laugh at their jokes, even if the jokes weren’t funny. His volunteer activities were a reflection of how he treated everyone he met, always wanting to help if he could and offering gentle kindness along the way. Jack is survived by his wife, Ann Riggs, two daughters, Natalie Hemann and Donna Riggs Jones; his son-in-law, Rick Hemann; his grandchildren, Jared Jones and Jaclyn Jones; his grandchildren’s spouses, Courtney Harmon and Jason Karakehian; and his great grandchildren, Jack and Scottie. The family would like to extend special thanks and gratitude to Amy and Scott of Hospice of Huntington who provided excellent care. A funeral service to celebrate Jack’s life will be conducted at Noon on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Kenova United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Maynard, Jack’s special life-long friend, and Rev. Andrew Tennant officiating. Burial will follow at Docks Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Jason Karakehian, Jared Jones, Rick Hemann, Jamie Riggs, Sean McLain and Stewart Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the cornhole group with whom he enjoyed many hours of laughter and friendship. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Backpack Ministry or the Caring/Sharing Group at Kenova United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Huntington. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Rollinsfh.com.
Rose Jones passed away on August 29th, 2023 at age 85 in Hospice Care. She was the daughter of Taylor Hammond and Violet Maynard. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Williams. She grew up in Kentucky but spent most of her life in Las Vegas. She taught Cosmetology which she loved and her students adored her. She was a Christian her whole life and is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is loved by all who cared for her in the nursing home and hospice. She will be greatly missed.
Cheryl Ann Mathis Preston, 64, of Prichard, WV. passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at her residence. Cheryl was born May 27, 1959 in Huntington a daughter of Joyce Mathis and the late Taylor Mathis. She was formerly employed with Zim’s Bagging Company as a shipping and receiving manager. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a beloved brother Anthony Mathis. She is survived by her beloved husband Jack Preston; precious mother Joyce Mathis; brother and sister-in-law Mark Mathis (Heather); sister and brother-in-law Anita Eddy (Ross); several nieces and nephews; step-daughter Jackie Preston and step-grandchildren Danielle Ryder (Cody) and Thomas Napier. Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. September 2. 2023 at the Preston Ridge Cemetery on White’s Creek Road with Pastor Tom Baisden officiating. There will be no visitation or procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Ron J. Smith, of Huntington WV, passed away August 17, 2023. Ron was born on July 11th, 1943 the son of the late Jack I. and Georgia Davis Smith. Ron was also preceded in death by siblings, Mr. Carl Smith of Prichard WV, Mrs. Hazel Olson of MIchigan, Ms. Lois Romans of Ceredo WV and Mrs. Gwendolyn Thompson of Prichard WV. He was also preceded in death by great-nephew; Jason D. Spence of Ceredo, WV. Ron is survived by sisters, Mrs. Betty Beckley of Prichard WV, Ms. Phyllis Hewlett of Ceredo WV and brother, Roger Smith of Prichard WV. In addition, Ron survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children; all of whom he cherished. Ron was a retired antique dealer. His fondest memories were of times he and his late partner, Steve Chapman, spent traveling the East Coast buying and selling their fabulous antiques. He especially enjoyed the years they had the shop on 5th Avenue in Huntington, WV. Ron also enjoyed his work with the Mountain State Center in his latter years. The family would like to thank Ron’s friend and neighbor, Frank, for all his help during Ron’s illness. There will be a graveside service on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Newman-Hatten-Ferguson Cemetery on Centerville, Prichard WV at 11am. In lieu of flowers; the family requests donations to Lawrence Co. Kentucky Animal Control or the animal welfare league of your choice.
Pearley Frazier, 88, of Kenova, WV. passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at his residence. Pearley was born November 16, 1934 in Fort Gay a son of the late Barney and Edith Marshall Frasher. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a retired electrician from Armco Steel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce Ilene Frazier and numerous siblings. He is survived by his children Terry Frazier (Bev), Bambi Frazier and Kristie Cyrus (Eddie); he had a host of loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted at noon, Saturday, August 19. 2023 at the Christian Cemetery on Big Hurricane Creek Road. There will be no visitation or procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
William Aaron Mullens, 51, of Kenova, WV passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Daniels, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. He was born December 14, 1971 in Atlanta, GA. a son of Pastor Larry and Helen Skeens Mullens. He was preceded in death by his Paternal grandparents Dr. H.S. Mullens and Lillian Mullens; Maternal grandparents William Riley and Della Mae Smith Skeens; uncle Robert T. Mullens and numerous other family members. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother and sister-in-law Scott Alan Mullens (Carrie); special cousin, Beverly Bailey; a friend since elementary school, Kenneth Hatten; his fur baby Willie and his good friend and neighbor Betty Wilson. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home. “Absent from the body present with the Lord, Corinthians 5: 8”, our precious son, we will see you soon. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.