Category: Obituary

Bill Dwain Maynard, 84, of Proctoville, Ohio died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born February 20, 1939 in Wayne, W.Va. a son of the late James and Ruth Stephens Maynard. He worked for the US Government as a welder and mechanic. He was a US Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War and a lifetime member of VFW 1064. American Legion Post 93 Kenova will conduct military rites. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Poole Maynard and two brothers. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kelly (Adam) Jordan; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Carrie) Poole and grandchildren, Carly Harkless, Garrett Jordan, Scott Poole, Hunter Jordan and Alex Poole. Visitation will be from 11 to Noon on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. A funeral service will begin at Noon with Eulogist Adam Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, North East in Grayson, KY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Rollinsfh.com.

Lisa Aliff Pennington, 56, of Huntington, WV. passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born November 12, 1966 a daughter of the late Denver Leon Aliff and the late Gail Adkins Giles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death two brothers Denver Leon Aliff, Jr. and Troy Lewis Aliff. Survivors include four children Reba Lynn Aliff, Felicia Aliff-Douberley (Barney), Eldonna Pennington (Brian) and Viola Pennington; grandchildren Anthony, Gloria, Jaylin, Christopher, Hunter, Kiley, Mya, Ava, Whitney, Lisa and one great-grandson on the way. She is also survived by her siblings Lynn Woods, James Aliff (Jennifer), Denise Clagg (Mark), Tara Aliff (Larry Zerkle); Lisa’s life partner Michael Ruley and a special Sheilla Wallace. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with a service to follow at 7:00 P.M. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

John Raymond Daniels, 96, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home with Minister Luke Goulds officiating. Entombment will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. John was born June 23, 1927 in Catlettsburg a son of the late John Raymond and Florence West Daniel. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during WWII and an Elder with the Ceredo Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alvanna Faye Daniels; four sisters Doris Mae Daniel, Irene Crum, Faye Hayes and Phyllis Stafford; one brother Clarence Lambert and daughter-in-law Joyce Daniels. He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in law Gary Daniels, Phillip Daniels (Ruth) and Dean Daniels (Hope); grandchildren Joy (Tony), Gary, Ryan (Kim), Michele, Jennifer, Stephanie, Scott (Amanda) and Sarah (Rob) and sixteen great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Dorothy Sanders Mathis, 88, of Ceredo, W.Va. passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Woodland Oaks Health Care Center. Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. She was born February 4, 1937 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late Brigham and Luella Sanders. She was retired from Kenny Queen Hardware in Kenova. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She is survived one son James David Mathis; two daughters and sons-in-law Pamela “Pam” Lane (Rick) and Rebecca “Becky” Cochenour (Eddie); 4 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. 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.

James Herman Thompson, 88, of Huntington, WV. passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born February 20, 1935 son of the late Thurman and Lucretia Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Frank and Tom Thompson and three sisters Nellie O’Dell, Joyce Frazier and Dorothy Seay. Survivors include son James (Shirl) Thompson, daughter Kathy (Jack) McKinney, adopted daughter Jessica (Brian)Thompson-Hart; granddaughters Kim (Tommy) Wellman, Jeanna Thompson, Christa (Casey) Barta; great-grandchildren Aly, Ryder, Hannah, Bailee, Brynlee and Brylee. He is also survived by sisters Betty Knop and Peggy Smith; loving nieces and nephews and longtime special friend Bonnie. James was retired from Owens Illinois and following that he retired from Atalian as a security guard. There will be a Celebration of Life at noon on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Lavalette Faith Freewill Baptist Church 105 Carolyn Drive Lavalette, WV. 25535. A dinner will be served in the fellowship hall immediately after the service. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Rex Ashley Butler, 77, of Kenova, WV. passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Rex was born April 8, 1946 in Melbourne, Australia son of the late Ashley and Dorothy Sandow Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Paul Butler and his sister Carole Coburn. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Butler; three sons, Ben Butler (Jenni), Jessie Butler and Toby Butler; sister Glenda Butler and four grandchildren Avery, Griffyn, Naomi and Owen. In keeping with Rex’s wishes there will be no public services. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Pamela Lynn Holley, 40, of Huntington, WV. passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at her residence. Memorial service will be conducted 6:00 P.M. Friday, July 14, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Page officiating. Pam was born April 24, 1983 in Huntington daughter of Wanda Adkins Holley and the late David A. Holley. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Kenneth and Beatrice Adkins and her paternal grandparents Other and Maudie Holley. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two aunts Judy Adkins and Gloria Holley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Charles McNeill Oshel, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., husband of Virgie R. Oshel, died at home on June 28, 2023. He was born July 28, 1930, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Waggoner and Reba Elizabeth Oshel. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Eleanor Boyd of Columbus, Ohio; stepdaughter, Delana M. (Randall) Keefer and grandson, Benjamin Scott Keefer of New Albany, Ohio. He was a member of Hickory Chapel United Methodist Church, Point Pleasant, W.Va. He was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and graduated from Marshall University (College). He served in the United States Army, principal service was 440th Army Band, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was teacher/band director of Ceredo-Kenova High School 1952-1977 and was an AssistantSuperintendent for the Wayne County Board of Education. He was a 50 year member of Buena Vista Masonic Lodge, AF & AM, a life member of the National Rifle Association, life member Huntington Rifle & Pistol Association. He was conductor/arranger for the Ceredo-Kenova Alumni Band, a member of the Kenova Hall of Fame, honored as Ceredo Volunteer of the Year, Member of American Legion Post 93 Kenova. He was inducted in 2016 to the WV Director Hall of Fame. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Dishman officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to service time at the funeral home. A committal service will be held at 3:30 p.m., at Lone Oak Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Pallbearers will be, Charles Clarkson, Dusty Mills, Mark Dishman, Jonathan Steele, Floyd Watts and J.D. Steele. There will be no procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in honor of Charles Oshel to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38101 or to the church of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Cecil Eugene Wilks, of Ceredo, WV, born on February 23, 1955, passed from this world to a better place in Heaven on June 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Cleta Stepp Wilks and his son, Jeremiah David Wilks. He left behind his wife of nearly 48 years, Faith Lyons Wilks, and their daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Michael Caldwell. He also left behind five grandchildren: Cadence and Evan Caldwell, Gatlin and Mason Wilks and their brother Rylan Vandyke, and daughter-in-law, Indi Miller Ramsey. Cecil grew up enjoying being the big brother of six siblings: the late Loretta Gail Halfhill, Claude Wilks, Lori Lambertsen, David Wilks, Susan Huff, and Jimmy Wilks. He loved family and will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Cecil loved and will be missed by many friends, including two life long friends who were like brothers to him, Mike Saunders and Jerry Sutton. Cecil was an active member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and was loved and will be missed by his church family. He was a past member attaining the rank of Lieutenant, of the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a past member and president of the Huntington Archery Club. Cecil loved being outdoors in his garden or the woods, or hunting, fishing, and walking. He loved sitting around the campfire, laughing and sharing tales. He could definitely tell a story! You always knew where you stood with Cecil, even if you may not have wanted to know! Cecil was very sure of his beliefs and did not hesitate to express them. His belief, faith, and trusting God was strong and it was his desire that all his loved ones would be saved. Services will be conducted on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kenova United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Byard, Pastor Zach Johnson, Pastor Andrew Tennant and Mike Saunders officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the service. Cecil, we love you and miss you, but we know you are rejoicing in Heaven! In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

BENNIE ALBAN SPARKS, 73, of Huntington, WV. passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday June 24, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Zach Johnson officiating. Bennie was born December 21, 1949 in Louisa, KY. a son of the late George Washington and Beatrice Damron Sparks. He was a heavy equipment operator out of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the American Legion Post 93 whose Honor Guard will conduct military rites. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son Brett Allen Sparks; siblings, Ann Clemons, Beulah Mogue, Doug Sparks, Virginia D. Bailey, Norma D. Deskins, Nora Edwards, Nancy Blake and a granddaughter Cambrie Walls. Survivors include his wife Debbie Dishman Sparks; one daughter and son-in-law Leslie Sparks (Brandon), one step-son and daughter-in-law Alex Walls (Brianna); ten grandchildren Zachary Sparks, Vinny Sparks, Addison Walls, Jada Sparks, Jocelyn Roney, Jude Sparks, Barrett Walls, Teagen, Kenadie and Raelynn Walls; siblings, Joe Sparks, Millie Mills, Ray Sparks and James Sparks. He also leaves a special nephew who was more like a brother Harrison Bailey (H.L.); a host of nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. The family wishes to extend their most heartfelt thanks to the staff in the ICU at the VA Medical Center for their love and care of Bennie. Friends may call from noon – 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.