Category: Obituary

Jackie C. Slone, Jr., 57, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at his residence. Graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Hazlett Cemetery in Prichard with Pastor Darrin Featherhoff officiating. Jackie was born October 28, 1963 in Huntington, W.Va. son of Barbara Ann Davis Slone and the late Jackie C. Slone, Sr. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1982. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother Bobby L. Slone, Maternal and Paternal grandparents; nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother he is survived by two daughters Karri Justice (John) and Lauren Paige Case (Shane); five grandchildren Abele, Zach, Alex, Mason and Easton; uncles Bill Slone and Ralph Davis (Wanda); aunt Glenna Strum and numerous other family members. Friends may call 11:00 – 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home he Kenova. Donations to the funeral home to help with expenses would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

1. Terry Scott Branham, 45, of Kenova, WVa. passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will follow in Branham Family Cemetery. Terry was born July 1, 1975 in Huntington, W.Va. son of Emma Jean Bowen Branham and the late Freeman Branham. Terry was a 1993 graduate of C-K High School and liked carpentry and construction work and anything using his hands. In addition to his mother survivors include his two daughters Destinee and Amaya Branham; four siblings Donna Dean (Greg), Bobby Branham (Teresa), Elsie Branham and Wilma Hamon and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Matthew Scott Fitzgerald, 28, of Ashland, Ky. passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will follow in Catlettsburg Cemetery. He was born April 30, 1993 in Ashland, Ky.  son of Lynn Fitzgerald. He was preceded in death by his grandparents John P. Fitzgerald, Walter & Virginia Peterman, great-grandmother Mary Conn, uncle Jamie Fitzgerald and cousin Cassandra Nicole Fitzgerald.  In addition to his mother survivors include his uncle and aunt John Fitzgerald (Melissa); cousins Zack Fitzgerald and Brittany Fitzgerald; cousin Adison Fitzgerald and numerous other cousins and family members. Friends may call 6-8 P.M. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Joshua Lee Meadows, 41, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. Joshua was born July 31, 1979 in Tazwell, VA. a son of Jackie Lee Meadows and the late Deborah Lynn Wyatt Meadows.  Survivors include his father Jackie Lee Meadows (Brenda); two daughters Aaliyah Meadows and Hailee Meadows and one sister Michelle. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be conducted 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 28, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Charles Curtis Finley, 79, formerly of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Jordan Center in Louisa, Ky. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Willie May officiating. Interment will follow in Community Memorial Gardens in Wayne, W.Va. Charles was born December 21, 1941 in Wayne Co. W.Va. a son of the late Soney and Daisy Fry Finley. Charles was a former maintenance worker with the City of Ashland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 10 siblings. He is survived by one bother Julius Finley (Rosie); one sister June Frazier (Bob) and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Friends may call two prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. 

Larry Joe Adkins, 74, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Larry was born July 15, 1946 in Logan, W.Va. a son of the late Kenneth and Beatrice Runyon Adkins. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Janet Merritt Adkins; two sisters, Judy Adkins and Wanda Holley; two sons Tim Adkins (Shelly) and Daniel Adkins (Jackie); eight grandchildren TJ Adkins (Cassidy), Haylee Wellman (Robby), Tori Adkins, Nicole Leffingwell (Ronnie), Kenneth, Elizabeth, James and David Adkins. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren Maveric, Zoey, Max, Jazzy, Paxton, Emme, Hadley, Evie, Axel, Tripp, Roxie and Thomas; one good friend and neighbor Edgar Maynard; nieces and nephews Teresa Bryant, Greg Bryant and Pamela Holley; Close friend Roger Johnson and sister-in-law Connie Saxton. Visitation will be Monday, May 10, 2021 from 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with the funeral service following at 1:00 P.M. with Tim and TJ Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

God only knows what you have been through God only knows how it’s killing you God only knows how to find you God only knows how to break through God knows the real you Because there is a kind of love that God only knows. Eddie Joe Aldridge was born July 19, 1976 in Huntington, W.Va. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1995. Eddie had many talents: artist, welder, golfer, butcher and chef. Eddie had a great sense of humor, loved children and had a passion for all he met on his earthly walk. As he made his landing on April 30, 2021, maternal grandparents John L. and Faye Saville and paternal grandparents Fred and Bernice Aldridge greeted him along with his father Carl Aldridge. Many friends and loved ones were there and what a reception he had. Survivors include his mother Wenona Saville Maeland (fiance’ Keith Black), sister Amy Foster (Jason), brother Brent Aldridge, niece Brynn Foster, nephews Blake Foster and Waylon Aldridge and a special cousin Jason Norris. He is also survived by many precious cousins, aunts and uncles. Eddie was blessed with many special friends. The family will have a gathering Saturday July 24, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Barboursville Park (Shelter #7, 491 Park Road) to celebrate Eddie’s life. Eddie when you were born, your were crying and everyone around you was smiling, at the end you were smiling and everyone around you was crying. MISS me, but let me go. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Danny R. Hutchinson, 81, of Kenova, W.Va. went home to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, May 4, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 7, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Danny was born April 17, 1940 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of the late Isaac and Catherine Daniels Hutchinson. Danny lived his life as a devoted Christian. He was a former deacon, Sunday School Teacher, loving husband and dad. He was a former employee of Houdaille Industries and Wayne County Board of Education. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother James Hutchinson and a sister Judy Neekamp. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Regina Hutchinson; one daughter Cindy Hutchinson; one son Mark Snider and sister Gladys Hunt. Danny will be greatly missed by his family and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many church family and friends. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of St. Mary’s Medical Center for their kindness and loving care. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Eric Lynn Hooks, 35, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home. Eric was born May 27, 1985 in Houston, Texas a son of Ernest Hooks and the late Susan Hooks. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Cedric and Oral Adkins and one uncle Gordon Adkins. Survivors include his father Ernest “Ernie” Hooks and step-mother Betty Hooks; four siblings Scott Hooks (Sandra), Stacy Dahler (Jordan), Shaina Hooks (TJ Smith) and Sara Hooks; girlfriend Ami Blevins; four sons Zane Hooks, Aiden Hooks, Dustin Hooks and Bryson Hooks; grandmother Lynnda Miller; three nieces and four nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Henderson “Googie” Adkins, Jr., 68, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Googie  was born November 24, 1952 a son of the late Henderson Adkins, Sr. and the late Wanda Pack Adkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lona Hurley Adkins; granddaughter Faith Ann Prince; two brothers James and Doug Adkins and one sister Virgie Hall.  Survivors include three daughters Angela Hurley, LaDonna Dingess (Jake) and Opal Workman; grandchildren Kendra, Keith, Robert, Brad, Dakota, Christopher and Matthew; 9 great-grandchildren; one sister LaVanna Williams and one brother Paul David Adkins and many cherished nieces and nephews. The family will gather for a time of reflection on Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at 1085 Ferndale Road in Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.