Obituaries

Helen Faye Cremeans Nance, 87, of Huntington, WV., passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Cabell Healthcare Center. Helen was born July 1, 1937 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Waugh Cremeans. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son Steven Ray Nance and five brothers. Survivors include two sons Homer Nance (Charlotte) and Greg Nance (Kimberly); grandchildren Johnny Persyn, Danny Persyn, Kenneth Turley and Holley Turley, Criss Nance, Steven Nance and Bethany Nance, Tracy Nance Hutchinson (Joey), Anthony Nance and one brother Irvin Cremeans (Darlene). There will be no public services at this time. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Cabell Healthcare Center for all their love and care for Helen and a special thank- you to Deborah McComas. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Shona Jane Graham, 36, of Kenova, WV., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at her residence.  Shona was born October 5, 1988 in Orlando, FL. a daughter of Glenn and Pamela Sullivan Graham. She earned her Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration and was a General Manager with Fazoli’s. She was preceded in death by a brother Scott Graham. In addition to her parents, survivors include wife Hillary Graham; son Jayse Graham; four brothers Jason Graham, Kelley Graham, Fred Serrano and Glenn Graham, Jr.; two sisters Lisa Serrano and Tamera Judy and special friend Ashley Fields. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Robert Stacy Long, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Retired, 72, husband of Dorothy Maylone Long, of Catlettsburg, KY, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Bob was born May 23, 1952 a son of the late Robert Stacy Long, Sr. and Frances Collins Long. Bob retired from the Air Force, Army and the Veterans Administration after many years of dedicated service. Funeral services will take place Tuesday, November 19, 2024 beginning at Noon at the Kenova United Methodist Church, of which he was a member, with Pastor Andrew Tennant officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, with members of American Legion Post 93 Kenova Honor Guard performing military rites. Bob was active at his church and led the Wednesday night bible study. He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his beloved family. Bob was a history buff and enjoyed participating in Civil War Skirmishes. He was president of the Eastern Kentucky Military History Group. He was also a gun enthusiast, an outdoorsman and hunter. Bob was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan who traveled to see them play whenever he could. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son, Stacy Scott (Jessica) Long; two daughters, Erica Grace (Timothy) Huling and Patricia (Carlos) Carrasco; two brothers, Steve (Michelle) Long and David (Kelley) Long; a sister, Jan McBee; six grandchildren, Thiago and Thalya Carrasco, Orion and Rose Long and Chelsea and Owen Huling and his cat, Smoky. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. The funeral service will be streamed live on Kenova United Methodist Church’s Facebook page.

Joyce Avonelle Davis Reynolds, 85, of Prichard, WV., passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Wayne Healthcare Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 18, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Jayne officiating. Joyce was born January 9, 1939 in Prichard, WV. a daughter of the late Walter and Herma Thacker Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death her beloved husband William “Bill” Reynolds; sister Beth Alley and two brothers Billy Lee Davis and Jack H. Davis. Survivors include three children Kathy Ballengee, Doug Reynolds (Judi) and Deron Reynolds; grandchildren Erik Ballengee, Brett Ballengee, Shawn Reynolds, Karl Reynolds, Madison Mullins, Logan Rowe; 8 great-grandchildren and a brother Joe Davis. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wayne Healthcare Center 6999 Rt. 152 Wayne, WV. 25570. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Jack R. Streets, Sr. of Ashland, KY, formerly of Kenova, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital from complications due to ALS. Jack was 82 years old.  Family will welcome visitors on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Kenova United Methodist Church, 503 15th Street, Kenova, WV.  A funeral service will follow, officiated by Pastor Andrew Tennant, with internment at the Gearhart-Martin Cemetery, Cannonsburg, KY.  Following internment, the church will host a bereavement dinner in the gathering space. 

Jack was born in Kenova, WV, to the late Sally Frances (Ball) Streets and the late James Edward Streets, on February 27, 1942.  Jack joined his beloved sister Virginia (Jenny) Streets Fletcher to complete the family of four.  Jack spent many happy years with his late sister and their parents at their home in Lakeview Heights, Ceredo, WV, where he was part of a loving community of neighbors which were like an extended family.  Jack graduated from Buffalo (Wayne) High School where he played football and basketball, as well as playing in the marching band as the bass drummer.  Jack’s first love was football at which he lettered and started many games.  Continue reading “Jack R. Streets, Sr.”

Clarence E. Payton Sr., 76, of Huntington, WV., passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 15, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastors Tony Mays and Steve Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. Clarence was born March 24, 1948 in Huntington, WV. a son of the late James and Rena Mays Payton. He was a former employee with Kenova Box and Kenny Queen Hardware. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death his beloved wife Donna Payton and two sisters Opal Martin and Maxine Payton. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law Clarence Payton, Jr. (Misty), Bobbie Payton (Crystal) and Robbie Payton (Lisa); eleven grandchildren Jamie, Cody, Andrea, Brad, Ashley, Rachel, Chris, Alexus, Kayla, Emily and Hannah; thirty great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law Darrell Payton (Linda) and special friend and co-worker Archie. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Patricia “Patti” Ellen Berry Keller, 87, of Huntington, WV., passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in the St. Mary’s Medical Center. Patti was born June 23, 1937 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late Paul E. and Mabel Lawhon Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Fredrick Keller; daughter Terrie Gail Keller and three siblings. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Mendy Turner (Bobby Joe) and Kelly Jo Phillips (Jeff); four grandchildren Jhared Lyons, Rachel Lyons (Doran Jones), Patrick Phillips (Deena) and Breanna Phillips and great-grand child Aleah coming May 4^th. Visitation will be Saturday November 9, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.  Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. 

Elmer Fortner, 82, of Prichard, WV., passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 in the St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Elmer was born March 15, 1942 in Genoa, WV. a son of the late Willie and Myrtle Berry Fortner. He was a member of the First Independent Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara Carol Hayton Fortner and 7 siblings. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Tammy Smith (Richard), two sons and one daughter-in-law Chris Allen Fortner and Shawn Fortner (Tina); step-daughter Renee Wellman (Brian); grandchildren Caitlin Smith-Trautwein, Kelsey Spears (Jeremy), Elizabeth Holbrook (Landon), Morgan Cochenour (Jeremy), Zach Wellman (Meredith), Elijah Wellman (Erin) and Sophie Johnson (Jonathan) and numerous great grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving neighbors John and Beth Workman and his best buddy Bill McCallister, Jr. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.  Continue reading “Elmer Fortner”

Joseph Everett Johnson, 83, of Prichard, WV. went home to be with his Lord Friday, October 25, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Zachary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born April 25, 1941in Huntington, WV. a son of the late Walter and Nina Curnutte Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alfreida Johnson and son Walter Keith Johnson. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Karl Wayne Johnson (Diana); daughter-in-law Roberta Johnson; grandchildren Seth Johnson (Courtenay), Zachary Johnson (Angie) and Caleb Johnson (Casey); 7 great-grandchildren and a sister Roberta Saunders.  Visitation will be 12:30 -1:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at rollinsfh.com.

Clyde Edward “Jack” Wilson, 80, of South Point, Ohio went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Manfred Langer officiating. He was born June 19, 1944 in Kenova, WV. a son of the late Anthony and Garnet Robertson Wilson.  He was a 1962 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School. Jack was retired from INCO after 47 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Ceredo Baptist Church and attended Grace Gospel Church. He also attended the Tri-State Bible College until recently. Jack was a dedicated and loving servant to the Lord. He was a wonderful grandpa who was loved by all. In his spare time, he enjoyed studying the bible and looking after everyone’s needs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Marie Wilson Frisby, Jewell Wilson Bell, Louise Wilson Endicott, Phyllis Wilson Ross, Elizabeth Wilson Frazier, Paul Wilson, Bill Wilson and Carl Anthony Wilson. He is survived by his three children Jeff Wilson, Tiffany Copenhaver (Kevin) and Christopher Wilson (Ellie); grandchildren Cody Wilson, Derek Wilson, Dustin Wilson, Hannah Copenhaver, Lindsey Copenhaver, Madi Wilson and Addison Ferguson; great-grandchildren Stetson Wilson and Weston Ferguson;  former daughter-in-law Penny Wilson; former wife Carol Wilson and his favorite niece Carol Sue who loved him like her own father. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Huntington City Mission or the Salvation Army. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at rollinsfh.com.