Category: Obituary

Effie M. Rakes, 81, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Sunday January 4, 2026 at the Emogene Dolan Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born October 26, 1944 in Genoa, W.Va. a daughter of the late Jay Pinson and Gracie Watts Pinson. Effie worked several places throughout her life but worked the longest for Cannonball’s Variety Store. She was a Christian and attended the Kenova Church of Christ when she could. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowling with friends over the years. You may not have known Effie’s name but you would often see her walking to the gazebo in downtown Kenova whenever the weather was nice. She would sit in the park for several hours watching people come and go and enjoying the sunshine. In addition to her parents Effie was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by brothers, Jessie Pinson of Wayne and Fred Sias, with whom she shared her home and one sister, Mary Copley. As she requested, the family will hold a Memorial Gathering from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday January 9, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. There will be no funeral service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Cheryl Colegrove Booth,59, of Kenova, WV., passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Graveside service will be conducted 11:30 AM Monday, December 29, 2025 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Hay officiating. Cheryl was born February 14, 1966 in Huntington a daughter of the late Ernest M and Deloris (Bonnie) Fields Colegrove. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Ernest Ray (Ernie) Colegrove. Cheryl is survived by her husband Leonard Booth; two sons and daughters-in-law Christopher Caldwell (Kayla) and Jacob Caldwell (Jennifer); five grandchildren Gavin, Reagan, Amelia, Dayton and Isaac Caldwell; sister and brother-in-law Cinda Endicott (Rick) and numerous other family and friends. There will be no public visitation and no procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Alvin Ray Aliff ,79, of Huntington, WV., passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 12:30 PM Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Dixon officiating. He was born October 6, 1946 in Huntington a son of the late Ray Clarence and Violet May Maze Aliff. Alvin was a retired Master Machinist and loved working on his antique cars and going to car shows.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Scott Aliff. Alvin is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Judy Rood Aliff; a son and daughter-in-law Alvin Ray Aliff, Jr. (Lori); a daughter and her fiance’ Tammy Hiroskey (Jon Hypes); three grandchildren Cody Adkins Tayler Allyn (Cris) and Gabriella Aliff; one sister Anna Jenkins (Rick Carter); his four legged buddy Luke and numerous other family and friends. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Alvin Ray Aliff”

Daniel (Danny) Allen Prince, 43, of Huntington, WV passed away December 14, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born December 15, 1981 in Huntington, WV to the late Robert and Denise Prince. He is survived by his siblings; Robert Prince, Kimberly Haren, Teresa Starks and Cecelia Jackson, as well as many dear family and friends. A memorial service will be held for Danny at 1:00 PM on December 27, 2025 at Open Door Baptist Church, 1900 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM with Pator Dustin Clark officiating.

James Phillip Ratliff, of Barboursville, WV, passed away December 18, 2025 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. A memorial gathering will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, December 22, 2025 at Kenova Church of Christ. Service will follow with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. He was born November 6, 1946 to the late Arthur Glenn and Beulah “Dolly” Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother William Earl Ratliff and sister Carol Lynn Johnson. James Retired from the Ohio River Terminal where he worked for 40 years. After retirement, he went on to work security at the Huntington Mall for 11 years. He was a member of Kenova Church of Christ where he led an adult class for 20years. Survivors include his beloved wife Beth Genene Ratliff; daughter Leslie Marchio (John) and son Aaron Gallion (Ashlee); a brother Richard Glenn (Christine) Ratliff; sister-in-law Donna Moore; grandchildren Lauren Beth Marchio, Ryan Marchio, Anna Grace Lantz, Ava Gallion, and Addyson Gallion. In lieu of flowers the family requests you donate to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Chauncey “Red” Adkins, Jr. was born July 25th, 1932 and went home to be with the Lord on December 18th, 2025. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Ann Adkins, three brothers; Carl Adkins, Herald Adkins, and Paul Adkins; and two sisters; Inez (Adkins) Dial and Mauna Fae Adkins. He is survived by his two children, Rick (Tammy) Adkins of Huntington, WV and Mike (Penny) Adkins of Kenova, WV; four grandchildren, Jeremy Adkins of Huntington, Brittany (Timmy) Arthur of Chesapeake, OH, Corey (Brittany) Adkins of Huntington and Tyler (Chloe) Adkins of Huntington. He is also survived by an honorary daughter, Jenny (Pac) Smith of Kenova and honorary grandchildren, Dustin (Jamie) Smith of Huntington, Coty (Beth) Smith of Catlettsburg, KY and Jacob Smith of Huntington, and a total of 17 great grandchildren. He was an army veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was a salesman at First City Auto Sales for many years and later owned his own dealership. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He liked to water ski, pitch horse-shoes and bowl. He enjoyed going to church and taking part in church related activities. He attended The Family of God church in Morehead, Ky and later after moving to Huntington he attended Locust Grove Baptist church. During the last few years he attended ReClaim Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 12/23/2025 at 11am Reclaim Church, Huntington with Pastor Corey Adkins officiating and Pastor Tim Arthur assisting. Visitation will be two hours before the service. The family asks in lieu of flowers, to please make donations to ReClaim Church or 26th Street Baptist Church. Burial will be at Brown Cemetery in Morehead, KY at 3pm. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Dinah M Pratt, of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Kenova Church of Christ with Minister Amos Prince officiating. Interment will follow at Catlettsburg Cemetery. Dinah was born January 11, 1947, in Ashland, KY, a daughter of the late Mitchell and Opal Rowe. She is also preceded in death by her husband Clarence Pratt and daughter-in-law June Swinford. She was a member of Kenova Church of Christ. Dinah was a homemaker who loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids dearly. She is survived by three sons David Swinford, Phillip B Swinford, and Scott Pratt; one sister and brother-in-law Joe and Peggy Pratt and a brother Louis Rowe; six grandchildren Phillip B Swinford, Jr, Violet Marie Swinford, Adam Swinford, Faith Lyons, Sarah Truitt, and Levi Swinford and five great-grandchildren David Lyons, Jessie Lyons, Ada Swinford, Trea Swinford, Scarlett Swinford, Alexandria Rose Swinford, Jamie Claire Swinford, Deven Lyons, Andrew Joseph Truitt III. Friends may call Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Kenova Church of Christ. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.  

Casey Michael Chaffin was born on September 14, 1974, in Huntington, West Virginia, and was called home on December 16, 2025. While our hearts grieve his passing, we find peace in knowing that Casey accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized on November 2, 2025, securing the promise of eternal life.

Casey grew up in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, where he formed lifelong friendships, and he graduated from Boyd County High School in 1992. He went on to build a strong work ethic throughout his career, working as sales manager for Kentucky Eagle and the Kentucky Lottery, where he was known for his dedication and friendly nature. Continue reading “Casey Michael Chaffin”

Denver Earl Frasher, 76, of Fort Gay, WV. passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Darin Fetherolf officiating. He was born October 21, 1949 a son of the late Barney and Edith Frasher. He was preceded in death by his 18 siblings. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School. Denver married Sandra Ellen (Epling) Frasher on May 7, 1968. They had two children Dora Rachelle (Shelly) Adkins (Presley) and Connie Sue (Susie) Barrett (Ronald). He gave his life to the Lord in 2002 and was an active member and Elder in the First Church of Big Hurricane (Fort Gay, WV.) Denver led services and taught from scriptures. He could more often than not be found in his garage listening to his gospel songs. He worked and retired from Ferrell Gas. He had many grandchildren that he was a “Pappy” to but his biological grandchildren were Presley (P.J.) Adkins (Crystal); Cassandra (Cassie) Snyder (Adam) and Christyn Barrett (fiance’ Chris Lester). He also had great-grandchildren who were blessed with the time they had with him he loved his “babies” more than anything. These include: Hunter Jace Adkins, Kinsley Rachelle Adkins, Brigham Nicholas Snyder and Dawson Reid Adkins. We would also like to recognize his loving sister, Debbie Hatten who ensured supper was brought to Denver every evening following the passing of his wife Sandy. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to help with final expenses   Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Lola May Jobe, 67, passed away at home, Kenova, WV. on December 5, 2025. The daughter of the late Jewell and Ruby Akers. She was preceded in death by her husband David Jobe, and one brother Richard Akers. She is survived by one sister Dianne (Rick) Davis of Proctorville, Ohio, one brother Danny Akers of Kenova, WV., one very special niece Tara (Stace) Porter and very special great-nephew Noah Porter andvery special great-niece Scarlett Porter. There will be no services or visitation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.