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Helen C. Skeens Mullens, 85, of Ceredo, WV. passed away Sunday,
September 20, 2026 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Graveside
services will be conducted 11:00 A.M., Friday September 25, 2026 at
Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Paul Daniels officiating. She was born
March 29, 1941 in Kenova, WV. a daughter of the late William Riley and
Della Mae Skeens. She was a member of the Oakview Missionary Baptist
Church and a long-time real estate agent in the C-K area where she owned
her own realty company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her beloved husband Pastor Larry Scott Mullens; two sons
William Aaron Mullens and Scott Alan Mullens and two sisters Mary
Charlene Skeens and Lula Mae Stone. Survivors include nieces and
nephews. There will be no visitation and no procession to the cemetery
Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Brenda Lee Young, 65 of Kenova, passed away September 20, 2026 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. She was born June 2, 1961 a daughter to the late Julie and Clyde Young. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brothers Clyde Young, Jr., Larry Keith Young, and sister Ruby Young. Brenda worked at Tudor’s Biscuit World in Ceredo, WV for thirty-five years. Where she was a friendly face to all and was well known for her “perfectly made biscuits”. She loved to crochet, making many beautiful blankets and scarves over the years. She attended First Baptist Church of Ceredo. She is survived by her sister Teresa(Jerry) Mannon, and nephew Jeremy Mannon. Visitation will be held 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held after visitation, burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.follinsfh.com.

Tonya Marie Cole, 56, of Huntington, WV passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at 1000 Overby Road, Huntington, WV 25704. She was born October 2, 1968 in Huntington a daughter of Marcia Lynn Owens of Huntington and the late Gary Michael Cole. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her step father, who raised her, Harold Otis Owens; a sister, Julie Renee Brown and her precious fur babies, Buddy, Bella and Baby. Tonya was dedicated to her family and those who loved her. She loved the State of Tennessee and had always dreamed of living there one day. She enjoyed camping and liked horses and dogs. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. Tonya is survived by her lifetime partner, Christy McCoy; her mother, Marcia Owens and two nieces, Tori & Bella Cole; a son, William Allen (Marissa) Cole and her two granddaughters, Kinzlee and Kelsey Cole; brothers, Donald Matthew Cole and Virginia and Alex Cole; sisters, Lynndell (Shawn) Gilkerson, Elizabeth (Robert) Bare and Ashley Cole; two nephews, Owen and Jasper Boling; special nieces, Mikayla Fudge, Michelle, Mary, and Jean McCoy and Deborah Ferguson; two sisters-in-law, Maggie Bowen and Patty Hutchinson; and her beloved dog, Buster. Tonya will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is honored to be serving the family.

Frederick Leonard “Rick” Schoew, III, 80, of Huntington, WV, passed away at Hospice House of Huntington on August 18, 2026, following an extended illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Annette Schoew; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nikki and Kenny Webster and Julie and Chris Pence. A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at Creekside Golf Course Restaurant on September 20, 2026. A memorial hour will begin at 5 p.m., and the celebration will begin at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice House of Huntington.

William “Bill” L. Hall, 72, husband of Lillie Elliott Hall of Ceredo, W.Va. passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Bill was born in Bluefield W.Va. to parents, Glenn W. And Nancy Ferguson Hall. The family moved to the Ceredo-Kenova area where Bill graduated from C-K High School. After graduation, Bill attended Marshall University receiving his bachelor degree in Accounting. He began his professional career with Somerville & Company. Later he and his brother began Hall and Hall; then he moved forward to Ware & Hall and finally finishing out his years as a CPA with Hess, Stewart & Campbell. He had been a CPA for 50 years or as he liked to say, he’d been through 49 tax seasons. Bill was proud to have been an Eagle Scout, he loved music and enjoyed many years playing saxophone with the C-K Alumni Band. Bill also had a life long passion for railroads, owned two classic cars and was a member of the West Virginia British Car Club. He loved the mountains and spending time near the Greenbrier River. He was a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church where he had served on several committees, the church council and was an member of the Agape Sunday School Class. He was married to the love of his life, Lillie Hall and was proud of his two children his son, William “Will” D. Hall and his wife, Tiffany; his daughter, Melissa A. Hall; his beloved grandchildren, Jordin, Isabella and Ava Michels; his sister-in-law, Sandra Hall and her daughter, Amy and her son, Dylan Cowan; and many cousins and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, G. Thomas Hall. Bill would help anyone he could, was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m with Rev. Zach Bays officiating and burial will follow in Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stepping Stones Inc. P. O. Box 539, Lavalette, WV 25535. Online condolences may be expressed at Rollinsfh.com.

William “Bill” Neville Denman, of Huntington, WV passed away on June 16, 2026, at The Village at Riverview. He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Dr. Sarah N. Denman (Newman), his daughter Katherine Denman, his sister Joan E. Denman (Leslie Innis), sister-in-law Sue Akers (Newman), brother-in-law Gary Akers, niece Jennifer Akers and his favorite fur baby Precious (the cat). A Celebration Of Life Service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Lobby of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center located in the 1600 block of 5th Avenue, Huntington, W.Va. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Tonya Marie Cole, 56, of Huntington, WV passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born October 2, 1968 in Huntington a daughter of Marcia Lynn Owens of Huntington and the late Gary Michael Cole. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by her step father, who raised her, Harold Otis Owens; a sister, Julie Renee Brown and her precious fur babies, Buddy, Bella and Baby. Tonya was dedicated to her family and those who loved her. She loved the State of Tennessee and had always dreamed of living there one day. She enjoyed camping and liked horses and dogs. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. Tonya is survived by her lifetime partner, Christy McCoy; her mother, Marcia Owens and two nieces, Tori & Bella Cole; a son, William Allen (Marissa) Cole and her two granddaughters, Kinzlee and Kelsey Cole; brothers, Donald Matthew Cole and Virginia and Alex Cole; sisters, Lynndell (Shawn) Gilkerson, Elizabeth (Robert) Bare and Ashley Cole; two nephews, Owen and Jasper Boling; special nieces, Mikayla Fudge, Michelle, Mary, and Jean McCoy and Deborah Ferguson; two sisters-in-law, Maggie Bowen and Patty Hutchinson; and her beloved dog, Buster. Tonya will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is honored to be serving the family.

Sheree Jayne Gallion Dean, 68, of Kenova, WV, wife of David Dean, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at her home. She was born October 14, 1957, a daughter of the late Donald and Loretta Evans Gallion. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald “Rusty” Gallion. Sheree was raised in Kenova and graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School where she was a member and majorette of the big green and white band. Sheree was outgoing and well liked by her classmates and friends. She married the love of her life, David Russell Dean and together they raised a son, Cory (Heather) Dean. She is also survived by her two grandsons, Josh and David Dean. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Cyrus Cemetery with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is honored to be assisting the Dean Family.

Cindy Denton Lowe, 80, wife of Pete Lowe, passed away August 18, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living in Ona, W.Va. She was born August 6, 1946 a daughter of the late Fred and Clarice Johns Denton. She was also preceded in death by brothers, David Denton and Doug Denton; sister-in-law, Becky Denton; and grandson, David Scott Lowe. In addition to her husband, Pete she is also survived by one brother, Tom Denton of Zanesville, OH; her son, Scott (Amy) Lowe of Jackson, OH; her daughter, Kim (J.R.) Ferguson of Grayson, KY; grandchildren, Emilee (Daniel) Schwendeman, of Winchester, KY, Drew Lowe of Lakeland, FL, Zach Creswell of Catlettsburg, KY, Alyssa Estepp of Grayson, KY, Maddie Mercer of Jackson, OH, Ava Mercer of Jackson, OH and Grayson Newsome of Jackson, OH; great grandchildren, Landon Estepp, Olivia Schwendeman, Sophia Schwendeman; special nieces, Marnie Graley, and Jamie Lowe; and best friend, Lucy. Cindy was born and raised in Zanesville, Ohio and graduated from Zanesville High School in 1964. She moved to the Huntington, W.Va. area in 1969 with her family and eventually settled in the Ceredo-Kenova communities where she could be found at local sporting events watching her son, Scott “Skeeter” Lowe. Cindy was a hard worker her entire life and worked for Oglebay Norton, Big Bear of Ceredo, United Bank of Ceredo and Griffith & Feil Drug Store. Cindy certainly lived life to its fullest and was the life of the party whether it was boating, motorcycling, where she was a charter member of Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club 29 WV, NASCAR races or Marshall games, she was there to have a good time and laugh with her family and friends. The family would like to express a very special thank you to Paramount Senior Living Midland Place for the impeccable care they provided. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va. her funeral service will begin at 6 p.m. with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will be on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Cindy was active in animal rescue through Advocates Saving Adoptable Pets and in lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to them at advocates4321@yahoo.com. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com and the funeral will be streamed beginning at 6:00 p.m. from the funeral home website.