Carol Ann Rose passed away at her home on June 28th, 2025, with daughters Jessica and Sheena by her side. Services will be at Rollins Funeral Home on July 13th from 5-7pm, with beloved friend Chuck Williams speaking on the family’s behalf and music played by family friend, Mike Collins. A private ceremony for her children will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast on July 14th.
Carol was born in Kenova, WV on December 29th, 1953, to parents Gladys Rakes and Benjamin Craig. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as brothers Robert Craig, David Craig, Mark Craig, Matthew Sullivan, her cherished granddaughter Schuylar Barnes, the love of her life, husbandTex Rose and her sweet sidekick, Izzy.
She is survived by her children Jessica Basham (Josh), Joshua Hanson (Claudia), Ceizun Schwartz and Sheena Perry (David). Also, grandchildren Allison Williams-Sumpter, Joshua Hanson Jr, Jakob Hanson, Shaye Basham, Zayne Basham, Jaxson Schwartz, Jarrett Schwartz, Regen Perry and Declan Perry. Great grandkids are Vander Barnes (father, Joe Barnes), Abrielle Williams, Julian Hanson and Ryker Sumpter. Also, her siblings, Kay Curry, Patty Piccuito (Dino), Timothy Craig (Brenda), Larry Craig and Melissa Ahmed and several nieces and nephews. Special family members sister-in-law Linda Kay and her husband Billy. Continue reading “Carol Ann Rose”
Herbert (Steve) Barrett, 61, of Kenova, WV. passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday July 14, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Chris Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. He was born November 13, 1963 in Huntington, WV. a son of Herbert and Nettie Brumfield Barrett. He was a former carpenter having worked of the Carpenters Local 302. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved wife Angela Overby Barrett; children, Kara, Amanda, Lacrisia, Dakota and Dawn; two brothers Ronald Eugene Barrett and Brian Keith Barrett and a sister Angela Lynn Goodpaster and 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Monday July 14, 2025. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Evelyn “Kit” Gay Waller Anderson, 93, of Ceredo, WV passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Thursday July 3, 2025 at Roselawn Cemetery 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV. 24740. Evelyn was born July 8, 1931 in Havaco, WV. a daughter of the late Mack and Gladys Stroupe Waller. She graduated from Welch High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and was deeply involved with various organizations dealing with the children and her favorite hobby was genealogy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert “Bob” Franklin Anderson and her son Frank Anderson. She is survived by her children Roberta Anderson Miller (Dave) and John Anderson (Barbara); daughter-in-law Pam Anderson; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Elizabeth Lee Christian Hayton,92, formerly of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at the Sycamore Springs Nursing Home in Miamisburg, Ohio. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Dr. Chris Workman and Dr. Jerry Workman officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. She was born August 13, 1932 in Prichard, WV. a daughter of the late Daniel T. and Frankie Blair Christian. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School, former clerk with the Huntington Advertiser and a member of the Big Hurricane Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Rev. William (Bill) Hayton; sister Pauline Newman; brother Dan Christian, Jr. and precious grandson Adam Joseph Hayton. She is survived by her son William Richard II (Tracy) Hayton and daughter Pamela Leigh (Jerry) Workman; two grandsons Christopher (Sarah) Workman and Sean (Kylie) Hayton and one grand-daughter Sarah Sparling; six great-grandchildren Camilla, Huck, Colbie Sparling, Emma and Eliza (Elizabeth) Workman and Camryn Hayton and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank The Sycamore Springs Nursing Home in Miamisburg for the great care given to Elizabeth and also The Hospice of Dayton for their great care! Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Tuesday. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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Janet Lynn Bryant,56, of Louisa, Ky. passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Janet was a homemaker, wife, mother and loving grandmother. Janet was born January 19, 1969, daughter of Terry and DeAnna (Adkins) Meredith. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Larry Bryant, Jr.; daughters, Ashley (Josh) Slone and Ali (Keaton) Parker; grandchildren Johnny, Summer and Charlie; parents Terry and DeAnna Meredith and siblings Michael (Gloria) Meredith, Sheria (Sam) Robinson and Robert (Gina) Meredith. Graveside services will be conducted at a later date. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Barbara Jean Hale Farley Hicks 89, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and a beloved educator who shaped countless young lives, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 in Worthington, Ohio. Formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio and Kenova, West Virginia, Barbara’s legacy is one of unwavering dedication, warmth and compassion. Barbara was born in Wayne County, West Virginia to Lucian and Lina Hale. She graduated from Wayne High School and Marshall University, and was an educator in Wayne County Schools for many years, with most of her career spent as a principal at Ferndale and Kenova Elementary Schools. She loved children and valued each of them individually. Barbara had high standards as a principal and leader, but she always led with thoughtfulness and compassion. Her students respected and loved her, and even as adults they would stop to greet her in the community and recall pleasant memories with her. In her retirement, Barbara worked as an adjunct faculty at Marshall University teaching education classes to prepare the next generation of educators. Barbara had a quick and radiant smile and a special way of making others feel welcome. She was a long time faithful member of First Baptist Church of Kenova where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school classes, organized and prepared weekly Wednesday night dinners, and served in many other roles. She was always eager to help out however was needed. Barbara was a member of the Three Arts Club of Ashland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Hicks, Jr., her parents, and her siblings: Tennie Booth, Opal Mills, Talmadge Hale, Garnet Hale, Edward Hale, Norma Hale, Charles Hale, Lucian Willard Hale, and her twin sister Bernice Ray Sanders. She is survived by her children Susan Shuff and her husband Van of Westerville, Ohio; Scott Farley and his wife Deidre of Kenova, West Virginia; and her grandchildren Anna Shuff, Olivia Shuff and Beau Farley. She also leaves behind her sister in-laws Carolyn (Susie) Hale, Gloria Hale and Amy Crookes along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to National Church Residences Hospice or Ceredo-Kenova Elementary School c/o Food and Clothing Pantry 1 Wonder Lane, Kenova, WV 25530. Visitation will take place at First Baptist Church of Kenova on Saturday, June 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. A committal service will take place immediately following the funeral at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, KY.
Kathy Denise McKeand,68, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 19, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Mr. Robert McKeand officiating. Kathy was born October 6, 1956 in Huntington, W.Va. a daughter of the late Carlye Ray and Dorla Dean Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her beloved husband Shirley Darrell McKeand. Survivors include a son Josh McKeand; a daughter Susan Rucker; two grandsons Lyric Dean McKeand and Harper Isaiah Nattier; one brother Carl Lee Burns and special friends Tieyawn and Kim. Kathy was an avid lover of all animals. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Lois Carol McKenzie Nichols,89, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday June 16, 2025 at Spirit of Faith Church, of which she was a member, with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating. Carol was born March 2, 1936 in Wayne County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Estell and Anna Laura Jarrell McKenzie. She was a retired secretary from Tomkies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her beloved husband Charles Edward Nichols; three sons John Mark Nichols, Michael Ray Nichols and Jeffrey Alan Nichols; sisters Judy K. McKenzie, Beatrice McSorley, Mary Alice Osburn, Rosalie Myers, Rebecca Adams and Elaine Thompson; three brothers Glenn McKenzie, Wayne McKenzie and Thomas McKenzie and one grandchild. Survivors include two daughters Lois Jean Moore and Marcia Bertram; one son Charles Martin Nichols; two sisters Nancy Kennedy and Sheri Denise Douglass; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.