Category: Obituary

Mary Lou New, 57, of Kenova, WV. passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted 1:30 P.M. Friday, May 29, 2020 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery.  She was born January 31, 1963 in Huntington, WV., daughter of the late Alfred Clinton and Mary Bertha Thompson Moore. Survivors include her husband Eddie New; brother Elvis Moore (Ayumi); two nieces Mai and Hanna; great-niece Adyson and her Great Dane, Trouble. Friends may call from noon to 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 29, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Janet Faye Marcum Hammond, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and child of God passed away on May 22, 2020 after a brief illness. She is the daughter of the late Enoch and Margie Mae Bowen Marcum born July 13, 1945 in Kenova, W.Va. Janet was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family who will miss her greatly. She is survived by her husband, Trimble Hammond of Ashland, KY; a son, Timothy Mark (Missti) Hammond and their children, Austin Taylor and Cierra Daunn of Barboursville, W.Va.; a daughter, Elaine (Steve Cornwell) Hairston of Kenova, W.Va.; and a brother, E.J. (Jan Metz) Marcum, of Dunmore, W.Va. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Candice Mae-Turner Hairston. Janet was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ where visitation will be held from 10 to noon on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. A celebration of her life and faith will begin at Noon with Brother Amos Prince officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is honored to assist the Hammond Family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at https://www.rollinsfh.com

Rita Faye Lewis Damron, 62, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Kenova Church of Christ, of which she was a member. with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will be in the Ward-Lewis Cemetery. She was born December 31, 1957 in Huntington, W.Va. daughter of the late Thomas Fred and Mildred Ward Lewis. She was an Optometrist Technician with Baily Eye Care.. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one brother Gary Lee Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years Paul “PD” Damron; two sons and daughters in law Michael Paul Damron (April) and Jason Scott Damron (Katy); two grandchildren Chloe and Liam; three siblings Larry Lewis, Carla Workman (David), and Terry Lewis (Sonja) and several nieces and nephews.  The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to nurses and staff at St. Mary’s Infusion Department, Dr. Janet Wallace, Dr. Silberman and staff at HIMG and Dr. James Pingpank and staff at UPMC in Pittsburg. She dearly loved her animals Darby, Kate, Katelyn and Bryson. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Victories Animal Shelter 3589 Wire Branch Road Ona, W.Va. 25545. An extra special thanks to Katy and April for their love and care. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M. Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Kenova Church of Christ. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is caring for the Damron family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Glenn Randall Adkins passed away May 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS, with loving support from his beloved family.

Born January 25, 1954, he was the son of Ella Mae Adkins and the late Virgil Glenn Adkins. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rhonda Dorsey Adkins, children Matthew Adkins (Jessica), Erin Adkins Collins, Sean Adkins, granddaughter, Amelia Pearl Adkins, granddogs Max, Bella Louise, Bayley May, Boomer and Molly. Special friends Mark Conner, Randy Maynard, Keith D. Ray and many special family members and friends.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law Joshua Collins and in-laws Lowell and Jeanette Dorsey.

Randy was a graduate of C-K High School (1971), Marshall University (1975), and Asbury Theological Seminary (1979). He was ordained as a Deacon in the UMC in 1979 and an Elder in 1980.

Randy pastored United Methodist Churches in West Virginia for 38 years, including Lavalette UMC, Lavalette; Morris Memorial UMC, Charleston; Otterbein UMC, Huntington; Greenview UMC, Bluefield; First UMC, Princeton; and UM Temple, Beckley.

A service celebrating Randy’s life and faith will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to ALS Association (www.ALSA.org).

Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV is assisting the Adkins family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

Beatrice McSorley, 85, of South Point, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 in the King’s Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted, 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Willie May officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Beatrice was born in Wayne Co., W.Va., on January 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Estell and Laura Jarrell McKenzie. She was a former employee with Coyne Textile and a member of the England Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers Glen, Wayne and Tom McKenzie; five sisters Mary (Frank) Osborn, Elaine (Russell) Thompson, Rose Keith, Rebecca Rankin and Judy McKenzie. She is survived by five children Bennie McSorley, Jr. (Sandy), Fred (Martha) McSorley, Gary (Mary) McSorley, Valerie Graham (Lucian Cox) and Jean Bartrum (Thurman); nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters Carol Nichols, Nancy Kennedy and Sherri Douglass (Richard). Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Friday May 15, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Proper COVID 19 guidelines will be observed during visitation and graveside services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Kelly Newman Sullivan, 60 of Kenova, WV entered the gates of heaven on May 4, on the 69th wedding anniversary of his late parents Robert (Pete) and Carolyn Sullivan. He was born on June 29, 1959 in Huntington, WV. He leaves behind his wife Carole (Davis) Sullivan, son Christopher Newman Sullivan (Destinee Davis) of Prichard, WV, Cassidy Sullivan of Catlettsburg, KY and Mandy Muncy of Smiths Station, AL. He is also survived by brother Bob Sullivan of Hurricane, WV and sister Suzanne Woods (Doug) of Ceredo, along with several nieces and nephews, his precious dog, Bella and his LifeHouse brothers. He belonged to Renewal Chapel in Huntington where he played in the band and was very very fond of Pastor Mark Booth. Kelly was a past member of the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department and he was so proud of that. He loved all things music whether it was picking with his son Chris or playing with his band buddies or repairing guitars. Hard work never scared Kelly and he was talented in so many things having stayed on his dads shirttail all of his life. He will be sorely missed by many and his laughter and sense of humor will forever be etched in the minds of those he loved. He always said,
“If I love you, you’ll know it before I leave this earth.” A private service is planned and Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.

Estell Rose “Posey” Nesser Langley, formerly of Kenova, West Virginia, passed away at 101-years and 7 months old. She married Charles Donald Langley on December 18, 1934, who preceded her in death on May 27, 1994. Posey was born in Worthington, Ohio. She moved near China Grove, N.C., Feb 14, 2017, to be cared for by her son and daughter-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick William Nesser and Theresa Amelia Schmidt Nesser. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Emmett David Nesser, John Orr Nesser, William Frederick “Bill” Nesser and sisters Ida Louise Nesser Chapman, Dorothy Nesser Francies and children Gary Lee Langley, Charles Mack Langley and Nora Elaine Langley Murray. Those left to cherish memories of her life are sister JoAnn Continue reading “Nesser-Langley, Estell R “Posey””

Mary Ann Grant Dawson, 86, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Thursday April 30, 2020 at Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary Ann was born April 10, 1934 in Huntington, W.Va. a daughter of the late Sherman and Virginia McNemor Grant. Mary Ann was retired from The Pumpkin Patch. She was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church for 60 years and attended the Loyal Bible Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Golden Chords Choir where she dearly loved to sing. Mary Ann was a member of the Busy Fingers Quilting Group, with the ladies of her church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Robert Edward (Bob) Dawson; two brothers, William Todd (Dorothy Jean) Grant and James R. (Louann) Grant; one sister, Roberta (Edwin) Marple. Mary Ann is survived by her loving children, two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike (Karin) Dawson of Ceredo, W.Va. and Scott (Rhonda) Dawson of Vero Beach, FL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa (Gig) Smith of Huntington, W.Va. and Elizabeth (Pete) Walsh of Vero Beach, FL. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Michael (Stephanie) Dawson, Tyler (Jessica) Dawson, Kirk Smith, Jessica (Leron) Brown, Luke (Hannah) Smith, Drew (Gamze) Smith, Chrissy (Chad) Walters, Antonio (Jennifer) Ballester, Edward Dawson, Cameron Dawson, Ryan Walsh and Brendan Walsh; 11 great grandchildren, Caelan, Luke, Clara, Mac, Marshall, Olivia, Ayana, Garett, Liam, Maddie and Cayden; a special caregiver, Debra Davis and her special friends, Ronnie and Fanny Keyser. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their care, compassion and love of Mary Ann. Private graveside services will be held Friday May 8, 2020 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KUMC Music Ministry, 503 15th St. Kenova. W.Va. 25530. Rollins Funeral Home is honored to be serving Mary Ann’s family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

Sandra Sue Smith Fouch O’Dell, 78, of Wayne, W.Va. passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born in Kenova, W.Va., on March 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Darrell Wayne and Geraldine Sinclair Smith. She was a caretaker at the former Sweet Run Personal Care Home and a member of the Maple Street Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands John Holley Fouch, Jr. and John O’Dell; one sister and brother-in-law Jerry Lou Adkins (Ellis); special nephew Brett Adkins and two grandsons Stephen and Joshua Paul Fouch. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Susan Hatten (Kenneth); two sons John Holley Fouch, III and Kevin Lee Fouch; grandchildren, Jason Kyle Fouch, John Holley Fouch, IV, Amanda Dawn Cunningham, Justin Fouch, Jennifer Fouch, Amber Mathis (Jonah), Matthew Vincent Fouch, Jordan Fouch, Madison Smith and Tyson Smith. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Sophie Cunningham, Joshua Fouch and Macie Fouch and nieces and nephews Eugene Adkins, Greg Adkins (Julia), Bruce Adkins (Debbie) and Denise Dunlap (Rob). Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Bishop Edwin S. Harper officiating. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

 

Herbert Joseph “Joe” Alley, 87, of Ceredo, W.Va. peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home.  He was a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and child of God. Joe was born in Wayne Co., W.Va., on February 16, 1933, a son of the late Joseph W. and Mollie Greer Alley. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and retired from Ashland Oil after many years of employment. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma Frances Holland Alley, to whom he was married for 56 years along with two sons, Steven Joseph Alley and John Gregory Alley; two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Helen Rideout Stevenson Alley; one son, Mike (Sharon) Alley of Myrtle Beach, SC, and one daughter, Lisa (Chris) Hedrick of Prichard, WV; four grandchildren Eric Alley, Mollie Alley (Justin) Shuman, Nathan and Samuel Hedrick; and one great-granddaughter, Faylinn Shuman, and a host of other family members and friends. Joe was a devoted member of the Kenova Church of Christ, where he taught Sunday School and served as an elder for several years. He loved music and enjoyed weekly jam sessions with a group of friends for many years. Private graveside services will be held Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Alley-Miller Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Center 1523 Chestnut Street Kenova, W.Va. 25530. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.