Category: Obituary

EVA MAXINE BEAN was born April 14, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va. She was the 7th and youngest child of the late Henry and Nellie Frasher Bean of Prichard, W.Va. Eva passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, W.Va. She was preceded in death by siblings Bernice Bean Maynard, Harold Bean, Wm “Billie” Bean, Dorothy Bean Hooser, Hattie Bean and John Bean. She leaves behind her only daughter, Linda K. Green and one granddaughter, Julie D. Green, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Her services will be held at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Zach Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bean Cemetery on Centerville Road in Prichard, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Her family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, W.Va., for their loving kindness given her the last 6 weeks of her life here on earth. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

James Dirk Blevins,50, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Dirk was born May 8, 1971 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of Patsy Neace Blevins and the late Wilburn Darrell Blevins. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and a Courier for Valley Health Systems, Inc. Dirk was an avid guitarist. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Emma Mae Plymale. In addition to his mother survivors include his beloved wife Heather Blevins; daughter Jade Spurlock; brothers Joseph “Joey” Blackburn (Donna), Terry Blackburn (Beverly) and Marc Blevins (Cathy); niece Kelsey Blevins; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jorge and Cheryl Plymale and a special friend who was more like a brother Brad Carver. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Jan Eugene Endicott,86, of Kenova, W.Va. finished his course, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Dan Priest officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with the American Legion Post 93 conducting military rites. Jan was born August 9, 1935 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Lawrence and Mildred Atkins Endicott. He was a retired surgical tech from Cabell-Huntington Hospital and was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his precious daughter Misty Dawn Endicott and a brother Lawrence “Larry” Endicott.  Survivors include his beloved wife Virginia Louise Wilson Endicott; one son and daughter-in-law Rick Endicott (Cinda); two grandchildren Adam Endicott (Eliza) and Lizzie Endicott. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of SICU and Dr. Doug Henson for all their loving care they gave Jan. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Jan Eugene Endicott”

Tanner Cole Ekers, 28, of Kenova passed away, Thursday, April 14, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Tanner was born June 18, 1993 in Huntington a son of Robert Conn and Robin McKeand Ekers. Tanner was a drywall finisher for Greg Wallace Construction. He was preceded in death by a special uncle Roger McKeand. In addition to his parents he is survived by his four children, who meant the world to him, MaKenna Kalae, Adrian Christine, Maddie June and Gaenns Cole; two sisters Crystal Rowe (Chuck) and Jessi Ekers (Annie); niece Brylee and nephews Skyler and Bryson. He is also survived by a special nana June Davis (John); special aunt and uncle Rhonda Cook (Barry); special cousins Lexi and Alli and two special life long friends who were more like brothers Sean Smith and James Smith. Tanner was taken from this world far to soon and he was so loved by many and will never be forgotten. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:30, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Michael Jerome Boshell, 74, of Ceredo, W.Va. beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and child of God, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 at Docks Creek Cemetery with Rev. Randy Maynard officiating. The family requests you honor Mike’s wishes and dress casually for his service. MIke was born August, 6, 1947 in Kopperstone, W.Va. to Willis Jerome and Geraldine Manning Boshell. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a Sergeant during the Vietnam War. Mike was a member of American Legion Post #93 Kenova whose Honor Guard will conduct military rites. He worked for Armco Steel where he was a shear man. Mike loved the Lord and was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir. He was a talented artist and enjoyed helping with making backdrops and painting characters for the annual VBS programs. You could always find him serving on various committees and working on projects and programs around his church. Mike loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his sons and grandchildren. He was very proud of his grandchildren and would gladly talk to you about any and all of their activities. He also liked antique cars. He married the love of his life, Linda Kay Billups Boshell who will miss him always. They also shared time with a large extended family. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David “Mic” Boshell, his wife Kristi of Kenova, W.Va. and Dr. Bill Hunter Boshell, his wife Amy of Cincinnati, Ohio; his adored grandchildren, Gavin Michael and Mikayla Jordan Boshell of Kenova and Hunter Grace Boshell of Cincinnati; and brothers, Jay Boshell and Mark Boshell. He is also survived by his chosen sister, Sharon Sparks and special friends, Aaron Christian, Stanley Woods, and John Turner. Mike never met a stranger and he will be greatly missed by his family, church family and friends. Mike loved the children of the church and if you desire, you may honor him by making a donation to the Children’s Ministry at KUMC, 503 15th St., Kenova, WV, 25530. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Lowell “Big Dad” Bowen, 78, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Brother Bobby Branham officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Lowell was born January 24, 1944 in Job, Ky. a son of the late Everett and Virgie Bowen. Lowell was a former employee of the Hamer Lumber Company. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Steve Bowen; grandson Troy Bowen; two brothers Vernon and Gary Bowen and his mother-in-law Ruby Norris. He leaves his beloved wife Jeannette Bowen; daughter Bonnie Lynn Adkins (Ronnie); son Brian Bowen (Barbara); two brothers Jay Bowen (Judy) and Lloyd Bowen (Eilenne) and four sisters Geneva Whitt, Emma Jean Branham, Bonnie Crum (Lawrence) and Janette Bowen (Ron). He also leaves grandchildren Curtis, Nikki, Erich, Samantha, Chris, Brian, Jr, and Catilina and great-grandchildren Genny, Ellie, Aizen and Adrien. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Janice Mae Ross Blevins, 80, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Saturday, April 2nd at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted at 2:30pm Sunday, April 10th at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Zachary Johnson officiating.  Janice was born December 23, 1941, in Kenova, W.Va., a daughter of the late Helen Pauline Cantrell Ross Helms and Taylor “T-Bones” Ross. After their divorce, Janice was raised by Taylor’s parents, William J. Ross, and Mary Elizabeth Frasher Ross and Taylor’s sister, Vicy Jane Ross who was more like a mother to her. They all preceded her in death. Janice was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy George Blevins, daughter Kimberly Ann Blevins, and a special cousin, Sandra Davis, who was more like a sister to her.  Janice graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School and was a member of First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Kenova. She delivered newspapers for the Herald Dispatch for many years and worked for WCCSO. Janice enjoyed cooking, making candy, sewing, and making crafts. She was very creative. She also enjoyed plants and growing flowers.  Janice is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Kendrick (Marc) Blevins, her beloved granddaughter Kelsey Blevins, and her constant companion, her lovingly spoiled cat, Boy. Also surviving are sisters Sharon Spears (Lenny), Brenda Daniels (Ernie), Joyce Ekers (Walter), Vanessa “Neacie” Marks (Harry), Connie Poston (Tony), Debbie (Nelson) Roller, Bobby Dale Helms (Lora), Daryl Helms (Connie), Bernie Helms, Barron “Dutchie” Helms, Brian Helms (Cathy), several nieces and nephews, and many special friends.  Janice loved her family, friends, and neighbors. She enjoyed talking and visiting with them. She had faith in The Lord and although we miss her very much, we know she is in a better place.  Friends may come one hour before the service Sunday, April 10th, 2022, at Rollins Funeral Home.

Walter Robert Sansom, 92, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Larsen officiating. The Honor Guard of VFW Post 6878 of Proctorville, OH will conduct military graveside rites at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Huntington. Walter was born on January 3, 1930 in Cabell County, WV to J.D. Sansom and Jennie E. Williams Sansom. He attended Barboursville High School. He was a graduate of Huntington Business School majoring in accounting. He was awarded a diploma from Bob Dale Institute of Personal Development. He was a member of the U.S. Navy where he served a total of six years, six months, and eighteen days both active and inactive duty. Walter was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He served as a radioman-Morris Code on the U.S.S. Hanson and the U.S.S. Keppler. He was awarded a campaign ribbon or medal, Navy Occupation Medal of Occupation-Europe. During the Korean Conflict he was stationed in the U.S. Naval Training Station at Newport, Rhode Island, as a Personnel Man Third Rank. Walter was a graduate of Federal Aviation Agency of Huntington Airport, Inc. as a private pilot. He became the Commander of the Huntington Civil Air Patrol Unit for several years. Walter joined Chapman Printing Co. in May of 1969 serving as an estimator and customer service representative. He came from Standard Printing Company where he worked for 13 years. In his 31 years with Chapman Printing and later Champion Industries he served in the capacity of estimator, customer service, and binding and production supervisor. Later he served as Marshall Reynolds agent performing onsite evaluations of plants being pursued for acquisition. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed dancing with the clogging group, The Yellow Rockers and Paw Taws Round and Square Dance Clubs. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Wilma Jean Hill; four sisters; one brother and grandson, Nicholas McClanahan. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Marion Hatten Sansom; daughter, Brenda (Stephen) McClanahan of South Point, OH; granddaughter, Adrienne Gillette and great grandchildren, Marleigh, Mirabel and Renik Gillette of South Point. Additional survivors are his stepchildren, Shaun (Deborah) Dean of Lavalette, WV and the families of their children, Jacob (Angie) Dean, Luke (Stephanie) Dean and Randie (Javey) Vance. His stepdaughter, Jinah (Robert) Cook of Scott Depot, WV and their sons, Tyler and Ryan Cook. He is also survived by several cousins and very special friends, Larry Moore, Josh Wyner, Norman and Fern Allred, Jim Thornton and Juanita Meadows. The family wishes to thank Dr. A. Butt, the nursing staff of Telemetry II unit at St. Mary’s and the Wyngate at Barboursville, WV for their loving care. Pallbearers will be Doug Vance, Don Browning, Mark Cole, Scott Prichard, Greg Adkins and Larry Moore who were all co-workers with Walter at Chapman Printing. Visitation will be two hours before the service, 11:00 to 1:00 at Rollins Funeral Home. The family requests you observe CDC guidelines and wear a mask and observe social distancing. Flowers would be accepted and appreciated or you may contribute to the food pantry at New Baptist Church in Huntington where Walter volunteered his time. Walter was a Charter Member of New Baptist Church, 610 28th St., Huntington, WV 25702. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Carrie Lynne Heaberlin McGuire, 71, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Eddie Gandy officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Carrie was born November 11, 1950, in Morgantown, W.Va. a daughter of the late Leonard and Eula McGlone Heaberlin. She attended Ceredo-Kenova High School, she was a former Phlebotomist with LabCorp and she was a member of the Sunshine Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Kenneth Allen Reynolds (Jenny); two daughters and sons-in-law Lisa Yeoman (Paul) and Amanda Lycan (Ray); 12 grandchildren, Kristopher Reynolds, Allison Reynolds, Kate Romans, Ben Romans, Luke Reynolds, Jace Reynolds, Sullivan Yeoman, Gabe Yeoman, Levi Yeoman, Hannah Cassidy, Abby Cassidy and Nathan Cassidy (Anna) and 7 great grandchildren Kennlie, Jamison, Colt, Kam, Londyn, Vinny and Bristol. Friends may call two hours prior to the service Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Carrie Lynne Heaberlin McGuire”

James Walter Luther, Sr., 69, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Friday, April 1, 2022 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Hay officiating. He was born June 27, 1952, in Logan County, W.Va. a son of the late Adrian and Edna Parsons Luther. He was a heavy equipment operator and gravedigger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Steve Smith and John David. He is survived by his beloved wife Sylvia Blankenship Luther; three sons John, James, Jr. and Kevin; one daughter Sara; four grandchildren Izak, Wade, James D. and Hannah. He is also survived by five brothers Frank (Gail), Monroe, Wayne, Allen and Scott and two sisters Barbara Walters and Lois Luther. There will be no 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.