Category: Obituary

Katie Bryan Baldwin, 65, of Kenova, WV., passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Katie was born October 8, 1957 in Huntington, WV. daughter of the late Charles and Doris McCloud Bryan. She was a retired CNA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her beloved husband Steve W. Baldwin; one son William “Bill” Baldwin; two daughters Misty Baldwin and Kristy Holland; eight grandchildren; two brothers Silas Bryan and George Bryan and two sisters Sarah Withrow and Sue Patterson. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Ella Mae Adkins, 95, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2023 at Legacy Riverview Nursing Home. She was born April 19, 1928, in Kenova, the daughter of the late Dock and Birdie Smith Shannon. Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil G. Adkins; her son, Rev. G. Randall Adkins; brothers, Harold and Jack Shannon; and grandson-in-law, Joshua Collins. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Rhonda; grandchildren, Matt (Jessica), Erin, and Sean (Leslie); and great granddaughter, Amelia Pearl. Special thanks to her long time best friend and devoted caregiver, Peggy Sturgill. Ella was a faithful member of Kenova United Methodist Church for 64 years. She was also the receptionist/insurance clerk for Dr. W. W. Mills for many years. Visitation will be Monday, May 22, 2023 from 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p. m. following the visitation, at Spring Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be given to Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th Street, Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Larry E. Sullivan ,75, of Ona, WV. passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Teays Valley Center. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 12, 2023 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville. He was born June 12, 1947 in Huntington, WV. a son of the late Donald and Garnett Patty Sullivan. In addition to his parents’ he was preceded in death by two brothers Richard Sullivan and Charles “Charlie” Sullivan.. Survivors include two brothers Roger Sullivan and Donald Sullivan; one sister and brother-in-law Sandra Hay (Donald) and companion Thelma Lowe. There will be no public 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.

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Albert Patten Anderson ,82, of Kenova, WV., passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Memorial service will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. Albert was born December 17, 1940 in Elizabethtown, Ohio a son of the late Pat and Della Bailey Anderson. Albert was an active member of White Water Township Volunteer Fire Department in Elizabethtown, Ohio for 18 years. After purchasing Anderson’s Grocery from his parents, he helped his father build the mobile home park in Elizabethtown and later together with his brother-in-law, built Dry Fork Mobile Home Park. Albert was the former owner of Dock’s Creek River Terminal and was instrumental in the building of Lavalette Golf Course with his father and two brothers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Dale Anderson. He is survived by his wife Joan Lotton Anderson; daughter Sally Anderson; grandchildren Brandon and Alexandra; siblings Josette Hunt, Loren and Kenny and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Stanley Ray Thacker, 70, of Kenova, WV., passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Akers and Pastor Tony Cicenas officiating. Stanley was born August 29, 1952 in Huntington, WV. a son of the late John Harrison and Katherine Elizabeth Thacker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Charles Thacker and Bobby Dale Thacker; two nieces Cheryl Thacker and Buffy Arthur and two brother’s-in-law Roger Haynie and Ralph Selby and a sister-in-law Sandra Thacker. He is survived by five sisters Betty June Haynie, Katie J. Brammer (Larry), Edra Selby, Helen Faye Rickman (Charlie) and Elizabeth A. Ewan (Stan) and one brother John Thacker, Jr; sister-in-law Judy Thacker and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department, The Kenova Police Department, The Church family at First Baptist Church of Kenova and his Sunday School Agape Class and especially Tim Bias and Eddie Marcum for their love, understanding and support for Stanley during his lifetime. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of Huntington. Friends may call 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

James David Crockett, 61, of Kenova, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at King’s Daughters Medical Center after a short illness. He leaves behind family and numerous friends who will greatly miss him. Special thanks to Kayla Fyffe, his favorite nurse at King’s Daughters for always making him smile. There will be no service by his request. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Gladys Brown, 98, of Kenova, WV., passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Friday, May 5, 2023 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Gladys was born February 20, 1925 in Rich Creek, WV. a daughter of the late Johnson and Tennessee Smith Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clifford Brown; four brothers Frank, Millard, Virgil and Willie Robertson; four sisters Alice Shannon, Irene Maynard, Mary Solly and Loraine Robertson; granddaughter Sarah Miracle Hite and son-in-law Roger Miracle. She is survived by two daughters Debbie Sheley (Robert) and Donna Miracle; grandchildren Missy McChristian (Jesse) and Mandy Jordan (Bradley) and four great-grandchildren Makailah Hite, Cole McChristian, Brynn Jordan and Carter Jordan. There will be no public visitation. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Norma Jean Farley, 77, of Ceredo, WV., passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Tom Baisden officiating. Norma was born September 19, 1945 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late Clyde “Donk” McFann and the late Oma Payton McFann Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband John Chester Farley; brother Kyle Browning and step-father Malford Hunt. She is survived by two daughters Melissia McDowell (Greg) and Melinda “Susie” Yates; two grandchildren Charles Douglas Walker and Laura Elizabeth Lee (Adam); one great-granddaughter Emily Rose Lee and another on the way; special sister-in-law Carol Browning and beloved confidant and friend Peppi. There will be no public visitation or procession to the cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Richard “Rick” Glen Frazier passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at home in Prichard WV. He was born May 16, 1952 in Stiltner (Lick Creek), Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late Clyde and Opal Ramey Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Norvis “Bud” Frazier in 2010 and Larry Kent Frazier. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Donna Kay Peterson; his sister, Phyllis Ann Hardy of Columbus OH; his children: Heather Nicole Hall (Cody Abshier) of Spring TX, His son, Richard Brian Frazier (D.D.) of Kenova WV, Angela Kay Truman (Josh) of Yulee FL, and Tonya Marie Jeremiah (Travis) of Yulee FL; seven grandchildren: Richard Brian, Brandon Matthew, and Braxton Cole Frazier, James Wyatt and Brody Benjamin Jeremiah, Kayti Marie and Jayce Nicholas Truman; one niece: Lisa Ann Ross Griffith; and a host of other family members.

Rick retired from AEP after 37 years as a meter electrician. He also had his own business for many years as a residential electrician. He was well known in the community after having been born, lived, and worked in Wayne County WV all of his life. Most importantly, he was a devoted son, father, brother, uncle, and a great Papaw and husband, ensuring that all were taken care of. He was a man of honor, loyal, caring, and loving. While no one lives a perfect life, Rick’s life was a testimony of how we should all live.

Rollins Funeral Home of Kenova is handling all arrangements. Visitation is Saturday April 29th at 3 pm followed by the service at 4 pm, officiated by Pastor Johnny Riley. A short graveside service will follow at the family cemetery, AJ Frasher Cemetery on Lick Creek for both Rick and his brother, Larry Frazier, who preceded him in death by only 5 days.

Gerald (Jerry) F. Grubbs, Jr., 60, passed away April 3, 2023 at his home. Jerry was born April 14, 1963 a son of the late Gerald F. and Reba (Rice) Grubbs. Rather than expound on his earthly achievements, Jerry would want me to tell you that, “It’s All About Him,” As long as he was able, he proclaimed the goodness of God. He would tell you that cancer was a gift of sweet communion and peace with Jesus. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Judith (Newman); children, Jacob Grubbs, Pam (Marc) Bailey, Matthew (Karah) Pennington and Katie (John) Hylton; grandchildren, Andrew and Ethan Bailey, Ashley Pennington (great-grandson, Hudson), Justin Pennington, Zoe, Lilly and Brady Hylton; brothers, Steve (Cissy) Grubbs, John (Tana) Grubbs, Jim (Moriah) Grubbs; brother-in Christ, Kelly (Glenda) Boggs, as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Jerry’s life Saturday from noon-1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Kenova 1120 Poplar Street Kenova, WV with a service to follow at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

I have a very special spirit with me all the time. Heaven’s paradise is not so hard to figure out. Really. No more tears and no more pain. So many loved ones to see. Talking with the person of the Holy Spirit and knowing nothing else can be done. I was given assurance from prayer. It was my time to surrender all for my Jesus. I came to a point that for every step of progress, I would make another set-back. I now lose blood by the day. We are at the definite point that I am going Home. I’m so excited except for leaving my Judith and Jacob.

Gerald Grubbs
Written: 03-14-23

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