Category: Obituary

Herman Rowe, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 13,2021. Born July 1, 1940 in Wayne County to the late Paris and Sabra Rowe. Herman spent his life working on his farm, hunting and building his successful excavating business, H. Rowe Excavating. Herman is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Osburn Rowe. He is survived by two children Teresa and Mel Smith of Ashland,KY; Matt and Nikki Rowe of Huntington, WV; three grandchildren Danielle and Seth Lewis of Ashland, KY, Caitlin Rowe of Lexington, KY and Alex Rowe of Camden, TN; one great grandchild Marcus Lewis of Ashland,KY; three brothers, Thurman Rowe, Carlos Rowe, Minis and Chris Rowe; one sister, Glenna and Larry Kress; sister in law Pat Jackson Titusville, FL; several neices and nephews including special nephew Eddie and Cathy Jackson of Mims, FL; nephew Jeremy and Melanie Kress. The family would like to thank Darcy and Amanda with Hopsice of Huntington for their compassionate care. Services will be held Saturday February 20, 2021 2pm at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV with visitiation one hour prior. Burial will be completed at Haws and Rowe Family Cemetary with Herman taking one final trip on his tractor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Huntington.

Tony Marshall Butler (“Moose”) 54, of Catlettsburg, passed away suddenly February 11, 2021. Moose was born June 3, 1966 in Ashland, to James Marshall Butler and Pansy Eileen (Boyd) Butler. Moose was a 1984 graduate of Boyd County High School in Ashland. He loved any, and all animals, muscle-cars, movies, and spending time with family and friends. Moose is survived by 3 children: Tiffany Butler and Anthony Butler (Miranda) of Catlettsburg, and Logan Weaver, of Gastonia, North Carolina, also 7 grandchildren: Kyleigh Butler, Bryson Butler, Jaedyn White, Gavyne White, and Gage Butler, of Catlettsburg, and Rhylen Weaver and Annistyn Weaver, of Gastonia, North Carolina. Moose is also survived by his brother, Tim Butler (Barb) and his sister Melinda Rakes (John) of Catlettsburg. Along with a neice, several nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Moose was preceded in death by his parents, James Marshall Butler and Pansy Eileen (Boyd) Butler, both of Catlettsburg. A “Celebration Of Life” memorial service will be held on Wednesday February 24, 2021, from 5PM-7PM at Rollins Funeral Home, located at 1822 Chestnut Street Kenova, West Virginia. To share a memory of Moose, or to express a condolence to the family, please visit www.rollinsfh.com.

Clyde Ivan McGlone, 82, of Kenova, W.V. passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Russell High School Gymnasium. Ivan was born May 3, 1938 in Kenova, W.Va. a son of the late Wilford and Pricy Parsley McGlone. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Ivan was a Huntington police officer then coached at Vinson and at Russell for 38 years. He was a member of the Kentucky High School Hall of Fame, Russell Hall of Fame and Russell Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended the Kenova United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife Gloria Jeffers McGlone; grandson Kevin McGlone, three sisters Alfreda McGlone, Fannie McGlone and Annie Taylor and three brothers Jack Moore, Fred McGlone and Walt McGlone Survivors include his wife Jill Hatfield McGlone; son, Ivan Randall McGlone (Susie); daughter, Tonya Wells; grandchildren Kristina McGlone, Mallory Watts (Jeremy), Anthony Wells (Nicole), Ashley Thompson (Morgan); great-grandchildren Kevin Payton, Clay Payton, Fiona Watts, Emmy Watts and Rhett Watts, three step sons Mickey Benton (Barb), Ron Benton (Matt) and David Benton (Travis) and sister-in-law Priscilla McGlone. Visitation will be noon-3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Russell High School Gymnasium. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ivan and Gloria McGlone Scholarship Fund at Russell High School 709 Red Devil Lane Russell, Ky. 41169. CDC guidelines will be observed with mask and social distancing required. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “McGlone, Clyde I”

Tony Lane Pauley, 54, of Huntington, W.V. passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Tony was born December 2, 1966 a son of the late Gary Pauley and late Ivory Hunt. Tony was a retired general laborer. He attended Buffalo High School. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law James Hunt (Terri); and three nephews Shane and Brittany Hunt and Jeremy Watts and one great nephew Makhi Martin. Memorial services will be planned a a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Matthew Scott Rakes, 38, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center. Scott was born July 9, 1982 in Ashland, Ky. a son of the late Charles Edward Rakes, Jr. and the late Barbara Ann O’Brien Rakes. He was a graduate of Boyd County High School. Scott loved to fish and hunt and be out in the great outdoors. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents Charles Edward Rakes, Sr. and Janice Rose Combs Rakes and maternal grandparents Charles Harmon and Betty Maye O’Brien. Survivors include his brother Charles Grant Rakes (Tina Beth); two nephews Bryant Edward Ace Rakes, Derek Waylon Rakes and one niece Lydia Ann Rakes and numerous other family members. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Rakes, Matthew S”

Paula Evelyn Stewart, 57, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  Paula was born December 19, 1963 a daughter of the late Jonah and Arminta Boggs Stewart. Paula was a line cook at the Griffith and Feil Soda Fountain. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by siblings. Survivors include her beloved daughter Jessica Maynard; precious grandchildren Tyler, Katelyne and Robert “Alex” Bustetter and several siblings. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday February 12, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Social distancing and mask will be required. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Stewart, Paula E”

Joseph Lee Frazier, 90, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home. Joe was born June 26, 1930 in Wayne, W.Va. a son of the late Boyd and Louie Clay Frazier. He was a retired Police Chief from the Town of Ceredo where he served until 1994 and also a retired Millwright from Local 1519. Most people came to know Joe as the local lawn mower repairman who would tinker in his garage most days. He was a 50 year member of the Kenova Masonic Lodge #110 AF & AM whose members will conduct graveside rites. Joe was loved and admired by many and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Beatrice “Honey” Frazier and beloved dog Buddy. He is survived by three daughters Sandra Lee Hammock, Shiela Perry (Bob) and Sheri Clendenen (Kendall); a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home. Social distancing and masks will be required. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Anna Eleanor Irons Lewis, 88, of Stockbridge, GA. passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 25, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Eleanor was born November 6, 1932 in Kenova a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy Smith Irons.  She graduated from Buffalo High School, Class 1950, honor graduate from Wiseman Business School and was a graduate of Marshall University receiving her BA and Masters. She was a former teacher at Prichard, Buffalo and Ceredo-Kenova. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a  cousin. Survivors include her beloved husband Maxwell L. “Max” Lewis; one son Michael Lewis; one daughter Myra Jeanne Beckley (Steve); two grandchildren Amanda Mader (Joseph) and Caleb Beckley and two great-grandsons Michael and Robert Mader. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday, January 25, 2021 at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Social distancing and mask will be required. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Robert Eugene “Gene” McCoy, 76, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Sanctuary of The Ohio Valley. Gene was born August 14, 1944 in Wayne Co., W.Va. a son of the late Leonard and Mary Stafford McCoy. He was a retired truck driver with Special Metals. He was an avid fan of car cruise-in’s. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Sattie Mossman and a brother Thomas McCoy. Survivors include his beloved wife Marilyn Howell McCoy; one daughter Sherri Lykins (James); one brother Donald McCoy (Mary); grandson Austin Lykins; special nephew Ray Mossman (Reba) and several nieces and nephews. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Social distancing and mask will be required. All services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Juanita Trent Irby, 84, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Locust Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Page officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Juanita was born October 13, 1936 in Man, W.Va. daughter of the late Clifford and Della Lusk Trent. She was a 1957 graduate of Man High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four brothers Henry, Bogle, Johnny and Gene Trent; two sisters Zona Jude and Wanda Trent; one brother-in-law Samuel Browning and one sister-in-law Gladys Trent. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Robert Irby; two sisters Pauline Browning and Carolyn (Tommy) Looney-Miller; one brother Hebert (Della) Trent; special nieces and nephews Tina (Raymond) Spangler, Jennifer (James) Smith, Tommy Vance, Gunner Lambert, Brian (Preslee), Gabriel, Cheyenna, Isabella, Sabrina and Jade Looney, Jason Carter and numerous other family members and special friends Clint and Misty Maynard. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday, January 2, 2021. Social distancing and mask are required. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com