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.
Mazel Gibson
Cindy Denton Lowe
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.
Frederick Leonard “Rick” Schoew III
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 family, including his wife of 51 years, Annette Schoew; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nikki and Kenny Webster of Huntington, and Julie and Chris Pence of Charleston; grandchildren Braxton Webster and wife, Ashley Webster, of Charleston; Katherine Pence and Caroline Pence of Charleston; brothers and sisters-in-law Peter and Betty Schoew of Castle Pines, CO, and Steve and Cindy Schoew of Bradenton, FL; first cousin, Tina Norvell Brandenburg, of Myrtle Beach, SC; niece Amy Simpson (Gary) of Fort Worth, TX; and nephew John Schoew (Maria) of Littleton, CO.
Rick was born on May 28, 1946, to the late Fred and Lou Addie Schoew, both previously of Huntington. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1964. Rick worked for nearly 33 years at J.H. Fletcher & Co., prior to his retirement. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well as with his dog, Toby. He loved saltwater fishing at the Outer Banks and clay sport shooting.
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.
Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the Schoew with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.
Daniel “Dan” Wilson Ferguson
Daniel “Dan” Wilson Ferguson, a beloved family man, community servant, minister of music, and entrepreneur of Kenova, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2026, following a brief illness.
Dan was the only child of the late Tolbert B. Ferguson and Blanche B. Frazier Ferguson of Wayne, West Virginia. He learned the value of hard work at an early age, first helping at his parents’ vegetable stand and later working during high school for the late Glenn Queen, owner of ABC Food Market and Tradewell Groceries. Dan credited Mr. Queen with teaching him many of the principles that contributed to his own success in business.
Tall and lean, Dan enjoyed playing his favorite sport as a member of the Wayne High School basketball team, traveling with his teammates throughout Wayne County. Music, however, became the defining melody of his life. He began taking piano lessons at home at age nine and soon dreamed of owning a music business. His parents, a Norfolk & Western Railway carpenter foreman and a schoolteacher, saved every penny they could to help him pursue that dream. Dan also continued working at the family vegetable stand to save for his education, determined to earn a music degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown.
At WVU, Dan joined Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and participated in many activities, including directing the annual Mother’s Day Sing. He also enjoyed watching basketball greats Jerry West and “Hot Rod” Hundley take the court. Dan credited his years in the fraternity house with teaching him valuable life lessons, and he formed many treasured friendships there. His ties to the university and its music program continued throughout his life, including service as president of the WVU School of Music Alumni Association.
During his sophomore year, Dan met the love of his life, Alice Lee Taylor of Matewan, West Virginia. After graduating, they married in 1959 and settled in Kenova, where Dan accepted a position as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Kenova.
At First Baptist, Dan formed the New Generation Choir, a group of approximately 250 singers. With a vision ahead of its time, he incorporated contemporary sounds into Christian music, blending elements of rock and roll with traditional worship during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Under his direction, the choir traveled across the country, performed in numerous churches and military bases, and even recorded an album in Nashville.
While serving the church during the week, Dan spent evenings and weekends selling band instruments and other musical products. That work grew into Dan Ferguson Music, which he opened in 1959. For more than 50 years, he supplied pianos, organs, and other instruments to families, churches, and schools throughout Appalachia and beyond. True to his hands-on nature, Dan normally made the deliveries himself, with help from others. Through his ministry and his business, he helped place music in countless homes, classrooms, and sanctuaries.
Dan’s commitment to the Ceredo-Kenova community extended well beyond his business. He served as president of the Ceredo-Kenova Rotary Club, the Ceredo-Kenova Chamber of Commerce, and the Ceredo-Kenova Businessmen’s Association. Dan embraced each leadership role, driven by his love for the community and his desire to see it flourish.
Dan also provided steady leadership to the region’s banking community. He served on the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Ceredo and later became president of Ceredo Bank. During his tenure, United Bank acquired Ceredo Bank, and Dan was highly involved in the acquisition. Dan then served on United Bank’s Board of Directors for decades.
To the broader community, he was the “Music Man.” To his many friends, he was “Dan the Man.” To his family, he was a faithful and devoted husband and a loving, kind, selfless, and servant-hearted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, affectionately known as “Pops” or “Poppa.”
Dan had a special gift for making each person he met feel seen, known, and valued. If you knew him for long, he likely had an affectionate nickname for you. His family was grateful to gather with him to celebrate his 90th birthday on July 21, 2026.
Dan’s life and legacy are celebrated by his three daughters, Lee Anne Gillispie (Kevin), Mary Glenn Rice, and Malinda Johnson (Tom); four grandchildren, Lee Stonestreet (Andrew), Taylor Hiestand, Haidyn Johnson, and Cooper Daniel Johnson; two great-grandsons, Beckett Stonestreet and Benjamin Stonestreet; his brother-in-law, Bill Walter; his sister-in-law, Caroline Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.
Music filled Dan’s life, and his love for his family, friends, and community ran deep. Yet the central refrain of his life was his devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dan embodied the familiar words, “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” Through a life of faithful service, he leaves an enduring and eternal impact on his family and countless others.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Kenova’s Music Ministry in Dan’s honor. The visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Kenova on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 4-6 pm with a Celebration of Life Service to directly follow. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is honored to serve the Ferguson family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
Sharon Dillon
Sharon K. Dillon, 83, of Ceredo, WV. died Monday, August 10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Sharon was born September 20, 1942 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Melvin Hager and the late Sada Varney. Sharon was affectionately self-nicknamed the Queen and Chatty Kathy and loved to decorate her home for every season and holiday. Her happy place was Hobby Lobby and enjoying her flowers and plants. Her greatest joy was gathering with her family. She was Baptist by faith. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Francis Dillon and two sisters Donna Craig and Beverly Jenkins. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Barry Ellis (Jackie), daughter and son-in-law Bridgette Moore (Larry) and son and daughter-in-law Jason Ellis (Patricia); brother and sister-in-law Ken Stepp (Robin); grandchildren Jeremy Ellis (Robin), Aimee Harrah (Todd) and Autumn Hansen (Josh) and great-grandchildren Chase, Brooklyn, Ava, Aubrey and Bella. There will be no public services at Sharon’s request. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Nathan Allen Anderson
Annette Booth Akers
Annette Booth Akers, 91, of Huntington, WV. died Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her home. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 14, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which she was a member, with Pastor Steve Willis and Pastor Chris Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Annette was born June 26, 1935 in Wayne, WV. a daughter of the late Elston and Lois Cole Booth. Annette was a true and faithful servant for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband David Gene Akers; three brothers and two sisters-in-law Wallace Booth, James and Ruth Ann Booth and Charles Warren and Imogene Booth; foster brother Wannie and Donna Frazier; sister Loretta Jean Booth and son-in-law James “Jamie” Blankenship. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law David Gene Akers, II (Pam) and daughter Jeannette Akers Blankenship; brother and sister-in-law Ronnie Booth (Priscilla); sister-in-law Denise Booth; five grandchildren David B. Akers, Zachery Akers (Amy), Cassidy Adkins (TJ), Whitney Buck (Ryan) and April Young (Marshall); twenty grand-children Logan, Lydia, John, Randen, Beckham, Liam, Levi, Maveric, Max, Zoey, Jazzy, Emme Jo, Evie, Axel, Roxie Rose, Bronx David, Cruz, Jolee, Zeke and Reese and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Kenova and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Samuel Dale Ferguson
Samuel Dale Ferguson, 54, of Kenova, WV passed away August 4, 2026. He was born September 3, 1971 a son of Emy (Kelly) Runyon White and the late Samuel David Ferguson. Dale was a 1989 graduate of Milton High School then briefly attended Marshall University before receiving his degree from West Virginia Tech. He was a self employed owner/operator of 165 Designs LLC and did a lot of contracting work through J. H. Fletcher & Co. Dale enjoyed working on his farm and he loved his animals. He enjoyed hunting and shark fishing and being outdoors. He also loved Key West, Florida. Dale is survived by his mother, Emy; his beloved children, Ashley Nichole Ferguson and Dale Thomas (Hannah) Ferguson and their mother, Carrie Ferguson; step sisters, Lynn Cooper and Cyndi Lewis; step brother, Mike Cooper; a niece, Kayla Cooper and a host of friends and family who will greatly miss him. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Noah Junior Lowe
Noah Junior Lowe, 68, of Kenova, WV passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his home. He was born February 1, 1958 a son of the late Noah and Lillian Marie Blankenship. Noah graduated from C-K High School. He had worked for Brunetti Bakery in Kenova. He is survived by two sisters, Thelma Lowe and Hester Meade; a brother, John B. Lowe, II; and his special companion, Mary. Noah loved spending time at Virginia Point and was affectionately known as “the mayor of the point” where he kept an eye on the eagles that lived there. He also met with his classmates once a quarter at Evaroni’s to catch up with what all the guys had been doing since their last get together. Noah was loved by many and will be greatly missed because he had a big heart and was willing to help anyone who needed a hand. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026 from Noon to 2:00 p.m. at Virginia Point in Kenova, WV. Rollins Funeral Home is honored to help the Lowe family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.