Obituaries

Nancy Ellen Fannin, 78, left this earthly home for paradise at the Emogine Dolin Hospice House on Friday, January 9, 2026. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her husband of 58 years, Ronnie, a daughter Rhonda Fannin-Burks, grandchildren Kayla Burks and Hunter Fannin.  Nancy was proceeded in death by her beloved son Ricky Fannin, parents Elmer Stewart and Edna “Frosty” Duncan, stepfather Homer Duncan, twin sister Ruth Eaves, brothers James “Fred” Stewart and Ernest “Butch” Stewart.  Additional survivors include her sisters Cookie (Jack) Stevens and Dottie Hatten, daughter-in-law Bridget Fannin, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was a member of the Oakview Baptist Church, Kenova and attended faithfully until her health prevented her from doing so.  Moses wrote in Exodus 35:25, “the skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun” as a free-will offering to God. And that was Nancy. She loved to cross-stitch, and her immense joy was working alongside her twin sister Ruth and their mother as they made custom drapery.  They would continuing the work after the mother’s passing at Edna’s Custom Drapes until Ruth’s passing. She loved much and will be missed much.  Services will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Kenova Church of Christ, 1801 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV, with her nephew Minister Chris Stevens officiating.  Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM and funeral services will begin at 12:30 PM.  Graveside services to follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the staff at Rollins Funeral Home for their assistance and care during this time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Dorothy Lee Doss Sherwood, 96, of Kenova, WV passed away Friday January 9, 2026 at her home. She was born December 29, 1929 in Lewisburg, WV a daughter of the late Robert and Roxie Godby Doss. Dorothy “Dot” as her coworkers called her worked for many years at Big Bear in Ceredo and then Foodland in Westmoreland as a deli clerk and was very respected by her fellow coworkers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she loved her family with a passion. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her girls and their families and is known for never missing a birthday for members of the family. She is survived by five daughters, Donna (Hoover) Hicks, Marsha Bailey, Beverly (Jessie) Maynard, Pamela Spence and Heather (Mark) Mathis. In addition she is survived by nine grandchildren, Dawna, Jamie, Angie, Clinton, Amber, Misty, Cassie, Courtney and Erica; 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Tanner Harr. For many years Dorothy attended the First Baptist Church of Kenova. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova and a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3:00 with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital 1340 Hal Greer Blvd. Huntington, WV 25701 or Shriners Children’s at Shrinerschildrens.org. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.

Deloris Avonell Perdue Napier, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and child of God, went home to be with her Lord on Friday January 9, 2026. Avonell was born on December 28, 1935 in Wayne County, W.Va. She married the love of her life, the late Donald Lee Napier, and was a pastor’s wife for over 40 years supporting his ministry. She also worked for Corbin Limited as a seamstress. Avonell was a wonderful mother to her six children, five girls, Melany Butcher, Melissa Wyatt, Michelle (Bret) Hanshaw, Marsha Napier and Monica Pennington and one son, Manuel Brent (Sherry) Napier. In addition to her children Avonell is also survived by her sister, Pauline McNeeley; 12 grandchildren, Nancy (Rick) Blankenship, Susan Butcher, Kyle (Beth) Butcher, Lee (Leigh Ann) Lester, Amy Cloke, Ashley Heck, Nicholas “Nick” (Megan) Hanshaw, Sarah (Corey) Gue, Michael (Natashia) Hanshaw, Kelsey Hunt, Caleb (Kenzi) Pennington and Joshua (Brooke) Pennington; and 23 great grandchildren Tori Blankenship, Isaac Sadler, Grace Butcher, Silas Butcher, Elise Butcher, Addlyn Butcher, Dylan Lester, Erica (J.P.) McGuire, Ryder Cloke, Jaley Wyatt, Joseph Heck, James Heck, Jenson Heck, Dominick Hanshaw, Izabella Hanshaw, Barrett Hanshaw, Duke Hanshaw, Ben Gue, Will Gue, Eli Hanshaw, Isaiah Hanshaw, Emilia Pennington, and Easton Pennington. Avonell spent her life caring for her family from being a devoted wife, a wonderful mother, to a blessed GranGran. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She enjoyed cooking, loved to sing and being with her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova where she sang in the choir. Visitation will be at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday January 11, 2026 with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Tony Cicenas officiating. There will be a private family burial. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 or the Dementia Society of America, at Dementia Society.org

Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

John Keith Maynard, age 81, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

John was born on September 5, 1944 in Wayne County, West Virginia to John Maynard and Brookie Perry Maynard, who welcomed him into a loving family that shaped the man he became. He had a lifelong love for cars and took great pride in being part of Somernites Cruise, where he enjoyed time spent with friends who shared his passion. John was also active in the community, serving on the Somerset City Board of Variance.  He spent many hours with his buddies at the Somerset Fitness and Rocky Hollow Recreation Center. A devoted UK sports fan, he rarely missed a chance to cheer on his team.

Above all else, John was a Christian and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family and friends were the center of his world and enjoyed evening phone calls with his beloved brother, Steve and dear friend, Jerry Weigel and others.  He will be remembered for his kind heart, special friendships, and the quiet strength he carried throughout his life.

John is survived by his wife of more than sixty years, Donna Lykins Maynard, whom he married on June 29, 1963 at Centerville Baptist Church in Wayne County, West Virginia. He leaves behind his pride and joy and beloved grandson, Hayden Christopher Roberts of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky; two daughters, Theresa Maynard of Lexington, Kentucky and Dr. Kelly Rae Maynard of Lexington, Kentucky; one brother, Steve A. Maynard of Wayne County, West Virginia; two sisters, Betty Jean Adkins of Parsons, West Virginia and Milla Flaugher of Proctorville, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Brookie Maynard.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, January 10 beginning at 2 PM, with remarks at 3:30, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, West Virginia. Burial will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Somernites Cruise.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Effie M. Rakes, 81, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Sunday January 4, 2026 at the Emogene Dolan Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. She was born October 26, 1944 in Genoa, W.Va. a daughter of the late Jay Pinson and Gracie Watts Pinson. Effie worked several places throughout her life but worked the longest for Cannonball’s Variety Store. She was a Christian and attended the Kenova Church of Christ when she could. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowling with friends over the years. You may not have known Effie’s name but you would often see her walking to the gazebo in downtown Kenova whenever the weather was nice. She would sit in the park for several hours watching people come and go and enjoying the sunshine. In addition to her parents Effie was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by brothers, Jessie Pinson of Wayne and Fred Sias, with whom she shared her home and one sister, Mary Copley. As she requested, the family will hold a Memorial Gathering from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday January 9, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. There will be no funeral service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Cheryl Colegrove Booth,59, of Kenova, WV., passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Graveside service will be conducted 11:30 AM Monday, December 29, 2025 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Hay officiating. Cheryl was born February 14, 1966 in Huntington a daughter of the late Ernest M and Deloris (Bonnie) Fields Colegrove. She was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Ernest Ray (Ernie) Colegrove. Cheryl is survived by her husband Leonard Booth; two sons and daughters-in-law Christopher Caldwell (Kayla) and Jacob Caldwell (Jennifer); five grandchildren Gavin, Reagan, Amelia, Dayton and Isaac Caldwell; sister and brother-in-law Cinda Endicott (Rick) and numerous other family and friends. There will be no public visitation and no procession to the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Alvin Ray Aliff ,79, of Huntington, WV., passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 12:30 PM Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Dixon officiating. He was born October 6, 1946 in Huntington a son of the late Ray Clarence and Violet May Maze Aliff. Alvin was a retired Master Machinist and loved working on his antique cars and going to car shows.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Scott Aliff. Alvin is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Judy Rood Aliff; a son and daughter-in-law Alvin Ray Aliff, Jr. (Lori); a daughter and her fiance’ Tammy Hiroskey (Jon Hypes); three grandchildren Cody Adkins Tayler Allyn (Cris) and Gabriella Aliff; one sister Anna Jenkins (Rick Carter); his four legged buddy Luke and numerous other family and friends. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Alvin Ray Aliff”

Daniel (Danny) Allen Prince, 43, of Huntington, WV passed away December 14, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born December 15, 1981 in Huntington, WV to the late Robert and Denise Prince. He is survived by his siblings; Robert Prince, Kimberly Haren, Teresa Starks and Cecelia Jackson, as well as many dear family and friends. A memorial service will be held for Danny at 1:00 PM on December 27, 2025 at Open Door Baptist Church, 1900 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM with Pator Dustin Clark officiating.

James Phillip Ratliff, of Barboursville, WV, passed away December 18, 2025 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. A memorial gathering will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, December 22, 2025 at Kenova Church of Christ. Service will follow with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. He was born November 6, 1946 to the late Arthur Glenn and Beulah “Dolly” Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother William Earl Ratliff and sister Carol Lynn Johnson. James Retired from the Ohio River Terminal where he worked for 40 years. After retirement, he went on to work security at the Huntington Mall for 11 years. He was a member of Kenova Church of Christ where he led an adult class for 20years. Survivors include his beloved wife Beth Genene Ratliff; daughter Leslie Marchio (John) and son Aaron Gallion (Ashlee); a brother Richard Glenn (Christine) Ratliff; sister-in-law Donna Moore; grandchildren Lauren Beth Marchio, Ryan Marchio, Anna Grace Lantz, Ava Gallion, and Addyson Gallion. In lieu of flowers the family requests you donate to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Chauncey “Red” Adkins, Jr. was born July 25th, 1932 and went home to be with the Lord on December 18th, 2025. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Ann Adkins, three brothers; Carl Adkins, Herald Adkins, and Paul Adkins; and two sisters; Inez (Adkins) Dial and Mauna Fae Adkins. He is survived by his two children, Rick (Tammy) Adkins of Huntington, WV and Mike (Penny) Adkins of Kenova, WV; four grandchildren, Jeremy Adkins of Huntington, Brittany (Timmy) Arthur of Chesapeake, OH, Corey (Brittany) Adkins of Huntington and Tyler (Chloe) Adkins of Huntington. He is also survived by an honorary daughter, Jenny (Pac) Smith of Kenova and honorary grandchildren, Dustin (Jamie) Smith of Huntington, Coty (Beth) Smith of Catlettsburg, KY and Jacob Smith of Huntington, and a total of 17 great grandchildren. He was an army veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was a salesman at First City Auto Sales for many years and later owned his own dealership. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He liked to water ski, pitch horse-shoes and bowl. He enjoyed going to church and taking part in church related activities. He attended The Family of God church in Morehead, Ky and later after moving to Huntington he attended Locust Grove Baptist church. During the last few years he attended ReClaim Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 12/23/2025 at 11am Reclaim Church, Huntington with Pastor Corey Adkins officiating and Pastor Tim Arthur assisting. Visitation will be two hours before the service. The family asks in lieu of flowers, to please make donations to ReClaim Church or 26th Street Baptist Church. Burial will be at Brown Cemetery in Morehead, KY at 3pm. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.