Category: Obituary

Esther Lou Justice Hale, 94, of Kenova, WV. passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. Esther Lou was born January 4, 1928 in Ragland, WV. a daughter of the late John P Justice, Jr. and the late Martha Chapman Justice. She was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank R. Hale and one brother and three sisters. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law W.B. Hale (Cathy); a daughter and son-in-law Debbie Mills (Dusty); two grandchildren Jennifer Renne (Mike) and Juli Dean (Jay) and three great-grandchildren Bailey Ferguson, Claire Ferguson and Peyton Dean; one brother John P. Justice (Patty) and two sisters Charlene Winters and Vella Payne. 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. Continue reading “Esther Lou Justice Hale”

Vida Jeanette (Varney) May of Kenova, W.Va. passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Vida was a graduate of Belfry High School in Belfry, KY and was born in Sidney, KY to the late Ballard and Myrtle Mae Varney of South Williamson, KY. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Phyllis Ann King of South Williamson, KY and Aletha Pinson of Turkey Creek, KY. Vida is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Estil; daughter, Sherrie (Terry) Webb of Chattaroy, W.Va.; son, Keith (Summer) May of Winfield, W.Va.; grandsons, Chad Webb of Charleston, W.Va., Tyler May (Megan) of Eleanor, W.Va. and Matthew Wright of Winfield, W.Va.; granddaughters, Haley Manns, (Dustin) of Goldsboro, NC, Madison Bailey (Derek) of Altus, OK, Amy Zacarias of Pikeville, KY, Mary Wright, and Natalie Wright of Winfield, W.Va.; two great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. Vida was a devoted wife and mother who put her family above all else. She was also a long-time member of the 20th Street Baptist Church of Kenova where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and was the church financial secretary for several years. Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Smith Family Cemetery in Sidney, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vida’s honor to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

Nellie Jane Caldwell Ferguson, 90, of Kenova, WV. passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 26, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova withPastor Roger Mooney officiating. Nellie was born May 22, 1932 in Kenova a daughter of the late John and Bertha Caldwell. She was a member of the Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ernest W. Ferguson and sixteen siblings. She is survived by three children Bill Ferguson (Kathi), Pam Crossen and Vicky Mead (James); grandchildren Brian, Amy, Billy, Josh, Jenny, Glenn and Amanda; 21 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God 4430 Piedmont Road Huntington, WV. 25704. Visitation will be thirty minutes prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Lois Mildred (Bays) Skiles of Kenova, WV passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Ashley Glenn Memory Care in Peachtree City (GA).

Lois was raised in Holden, WV by her late parents Denver and Irene Bays of Webbville, KY and was married for 49 years to the late Fred Skiles. She is survived by three children; Tom (Cindy) of Estero, FL, Bonnie of Fayetteville, GA and Steve (Pam) of Grayson, KY; and 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and a brother Darrell Bays (Ponder, TX) and 4 nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted on Monday (8/22/2022) at 1pm at Maple Hill Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Brightmoor Hospice either online or via mail at 3247 Newnan Rd., Griffin , GA 30223. Continue reading “Lois Mildred (Bays) Skiles”

Gary Lee Runyon of Ceredo, WV passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV surrounded by his family. Gary, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and Marshall University, was born in Holden, WV to the late Curtis and Kathleen Runyon of Kenova. Gary is survived by his wife and love of his life for over 56 years, Linda; sons, Jeff (Jaime) of Panama City Beach, FL and Matt (Ryan) of McLean, VA; grandson, Cody Runyon of Huntington; sisters, Judy (Gene) Kuykendall of Kenova, Emy (Kelly) White of Salisbury, NC; and brother-in-law, Roger Peppers of Circleville, OH. Gary was an avid lover of golf and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2022 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Gary Lee Runyon”

Mary Lou Brock Smith, 62, of Kenova, WV. went to be with her
Lord Thursday, August 11, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted
1:00 P.M. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in
Kenova with Mr. Roger Brock officiating. Mary was born November
1, 1959 in Kenova a daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine West
Brock. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
beloved husband John Smith and a brother Robert Brock. She is
survived by her sister Kay Fryer (George); two brothers Roger Brock
(Teresa) and Charles Brock; nieces and nephews Andy (Traci), George
(Carmyn), Willard (Rachel), Robin (Jeremy), Josh (Jessica) and
Charles, Jr.; great-nieces and great-nephews George III, Autumn,
Charlie, Lilly, Charles III, Abigal, Jaxon and Madlyn and a very
special friend Nora Stewart. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00
P.M. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Sharon Sue Caudle Dowdy, 74, of Flatwoods, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Ashland, Kentucky following a brief illness.

Sharon was born on November 15, 1947 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Cecil Stafford Caudle and Nina Lucille Kerkeek Caudle.

Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Kentucky.

Sharon was employed at the Social Security Administration, Elmwood Village, Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Prestera Center and the Ramey-Estep Home, serving as a social worker.

Sharon is survived by her daughters, Susan Adkins (Garry) of Kenova, WV, Shauna Christian (Patrick) of Wheelersburg, OH, Sara Beth Blevins of Greenup, KY, and one beloved granddaughter, Bentlee Dowdy, whom she referred to as her “Sugar Bear.” Also surviving are two nephews, Mark (Angie) Green and Robert Kerkeek Compton, one niece, Missy Compton Allison, one great-niece Angel Pennington, and one great-nephew Solomon Green. She also leaves behind a very special friend, Bill Clinger, of Ashland, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert Kerkeek Caudle and one sister, Carol Joyce Green.

A private ceremony for family and close friends will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5-6 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV.

Sharon loved dogs, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sierra’s Haven in Portsmouth, OH or Ashland Animal Rescue Fund in Ashland, KY.

Robin Anthony Stewart,69, of Huntington, WV. passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence. Tony was born November 14, 1952 in Catlettsburg, Ky. A son of the late John C. and Virginia Mae Cumpston Stewart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Willie Dan Stewart, Sherman Lee Stewart, John Harrison Stewart and Thomas Erwin Stewart; two sisters Vicki Inez Williams and Mary Ann Hockley one son Robin Anthony “Bud” Stewart, Jr. He is survived by three daughters Pennie Rae Stewart, Paige Renee Stewart, Alyssa Dawn Farley; significant other Eva Farley; five grandchildren Jessica Peterman, Erika Peterman, Chase Pelfrey, Jarred McKnight and Brittany Peterman and eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by a brother Barry Wayne Stewart and two sisters Edna Ruth Clere and Eva May Williams. Tony also leaves behind two good friends Ronnie Hodge and Jackie Kinser. All services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Robin Anthony Stewart”

Donna Jean Staley Spry May, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 she was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend and child of God. She was a daughter of the late Raymond McKeand and Herma June Meredith Staley. Donna Jean graduated from Buffalo High School. She was active in Wayne County politics and served as the Democratic Committee Woman for 28 years. In addition, she represented seniors on the Wayne County Community Service Organization Inc. Board of Directors for ten years and during her tenure on the board represented Wayne County serving on the Metro Area Agency on Aging’s Advisory Board. Donna Jean also served two terms as a member of the Silver Haired Legislature. She was honored by Wayne County Democrats as Democrat of the Year. While she enjoyed being involved in democratic politics for Wayne County, she also loved her God and was an active member of the England Hill Freewill Baptist Church and her community. Donna Jean along with her daughter, Herma Lynn Davis opened the Girlfriends and Sister Chics Gift Shop in Lavalette where she enjoyed meeting the customers and helping out. Donna Jean never knew a stranger, she loved on everyone she met and knew, she loved and cared a lot in her time. In fact, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin recognized her for all of her hard work and dedication to the citizens of Wayne County. Donna Jean also loved living in the country and she owned and showed, show horses, raised cattle, loved the outdoors and being on the farm. She was preceded in death by first husband and father of her children, Warnie Spry; her second husband, Ralph May; her precious son, Terry Ray (Topper) Spry; her grandson, Ryan Spry and her brother, Barry Staley. She is survived by her loving children, Warren (Bossy) Spry and his wife, Barbie; her daughter, Herma Lynn Davis and her husband Bill with whom she made her home; a daughter-in-law, Ellen Spry; grandchildren, Warren “Flattop” Spry whom she loved and raised like a son and his wife, Maranda; Amber (Danny) Walker, Bryan (Katy) Spry, Paula (Joey) Moore and Ashlee Davis; great grandchildren, Sheyenne, Cole, Madison, Colton, Faith, Rylee, Kate, and Macy; and two special great grandchildren who visited with her every week, Audrey and Jacob, and her precious fur baby, Spikey. Donna Jean lived life to the fullest, spending time on many endeavors she was passionate about especially her family. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 at England Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Willie May and Pastor Justin May officiating. Friends may call two hours before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Donna Jean Staley Spry May”