Obituaries

Richard Lee “Buck” Lykins, 88, of Kenova, WV, beloved father, brother, grandfather, friend, and child of God passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born July 12, 1935 to the late Moody D. and Dora Salyers Lykins. Buck graduated from Buffalo High School and joined the U.S. Army where he was honorably discharged after his term of duty was complete. Members of the Barboursville American Legion Post will conduct graveside military rites. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Lewis Lykins. Together they raised two children, Frances and Richard, Jr. Buck worked for and retired from Novamont. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; and four sisters, Marie Lycan, Ethel Michaels, Lois Jones and Peggy Wellman. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Frances (Jimmy) Bloss; a son and his wife, Richard Lee (Karrie) Lykins, Jr.; three grandchildren, Alexandria (Micaiah) Branch, Joshua Lykins and Rachel Lykins; his great granddaughter, Olive Branch; and three sisters and their husbands, Jean (David) Jones, Georgia (Larry) Smith and Judy (Steve) Fields; and many other nieces and nephews and special friends. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ceredo. Funeral services will begin immediately following at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

James William “Buck” Taylor, 75, of Kenova, WV passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his residence. Military graveside rites will be conducted 1:30 P.M. Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Buck was born July 7, 1948 in Kenova a son of the late Demp Taylor and Patricia Smith Staley and the late John Staley. Buck was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center after 25 years of service. Buck was always active in the C-K community having coached numerous children at the C-K Community Center. He was an avid C-K fan no matter what sporting event was taking place. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Mike Taylor. He is survived by his wife Diane Runyon Taylor; four sons Jamie Taylor (Melissa), Bub Taylor, Todd Taylor (Brooke) and Jon Taylor (Ashley); grandchildren Tevin, Jordyn, Ty, Kendall and Kaiya; sister Judy Estep (Rodney); special brother-in-law Jack Runyon; Special aunt Judie Smith and special friends Roger Ward, Johnnie Runyon and Caleb Newman. Friends may call from 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM Tuesday at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Lawrence “Big Larry” Harlan O’Dell, Jr., 81, of Prichard, WV passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday March 20, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. Larry was born February 25, 1943 in Kenova a son of the late Lawrence Harlan O’Dell, Sr. and the late Freda Irene Samples O’Dell. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and a retired truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 whose Honor Guard will conduct graveside rites and Past commander of the Honor Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Nora Jane Donaldson. He is survived by five children Jeff Woodard, Lawrence O’Dell, III, Jay O’Dell (Lisa), Shannon O’Dell and Jody O’Dell; grandchildren Alex, Dakota, Cheyenne, Cassie, Will, Jayme, Jodie, Jayne, Charles, Alicia, Keirstin, Logan, Corey, Cassaundra and Cory and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Robert “Bob” Franklin Anderson, 95, of Ceredo, WV passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday March 18, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV. 24740. Bob was born November 22, 1928 in Fries, VA. a son of the late Eugene Franklin and Gussie Ellen Spence Anderson. Bob was a 1946 graduate of Welch High School and attended Bowling Green Business College, Ky and Marshall University. He was a 41year employee with Ashland Oil in the research and development department. He was a veteran having served as a SSGT in the USMC during WW II and Korea as a navigator. Bob was an active member of the community and loved camping, swimming, photography and spending time with his family. He was an avid animal lover and loved watching all Marshall University sports, “GO HERD”. He will be deeply loved and missed by all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Frank Anderson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 73 years Evelyn Anderson; children Roberta Anderson Miller (Dave) and John Anderson (Barbara); daughter-in-law Pam Anderson; 9 grandchildren; 13 grandchildren and 2 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.

Michael Wayne Sexton, 57, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Thursday March 14, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Michael was born November 18, 1966 in Huntington a son of Nora Adkins Sexton and the late Jerry Sexton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Jerry Stewart. He is survived by his wife Shelley Renee Stewart Sexton; daughter and son-in-law Brittany Thompson (Jeremy), son and daughter-in-law Michael Justin Sexton (Wei) and son Josh Sexton; four grandchildren Kai, Jeremy, Catelynn and Aubree; two brothers Jerry Sexton (Darlene) and John Sexton; sister April Macri (Vince); brother-in-law Jerry Stewart (Tammy); mother-in-law Carolyn Stewart and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Kimberly Jean Mannon, 64, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away March 5, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. Kim was born July 15, 1959 in Huntington a daughter of the late Paul and Julia Carver Mannon. She grew up in Ceredo, W.Va. and graduated from C-K High School in 1977. Kim then continued on to earn her BSN from Mountain State University and Master of Science Nursing from Walden University. Kim was also inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Nu Alpha Chapter Marshall University. She was honored with a Certificate of Excellence by King’s Daughter Medical Center Critical Care/Emergency Care Units in recognition of her dedication, passion, and exemplary nursing skills provided to patients and their families. She was currently the Assistant Chief Executive Officer at Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital. Kim was passionate about her family and spending time together, sharing a meal and making memories. She also loved her work and the people with whom she worked. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Rhonda Mannon; two special nieces, Jaclyn Mannon and her sons, Evan and Cashtyn and Jordan and Travis Nash and their children, Liam, Charlotte, and Elizabeth; special cousins, Misty Davies, Brieanne Davies and Lisa Jennings; one uncle, Richard Plymale and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Diversified Assessment & Therapy Services, 1401 Chestnut Street, Kenova, W.Va. 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

MARK ANDREW CHAFFINS, 50, of Kenova, West Virginia, husband of Angela S. Chaffins, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.  He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on September 16, 1973, a son of Jerry E. Chaffins and the late Wanda L. Chaffins of Kenova, West Virginia.  Mark was also preceded in death by a brother, John David Chaffins.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 28 years, Angela S. Chaffins; two children, Shaun M. Chaffins (fiancé, Corina) and Miranda A. Lively; father, Jerry E. Chaffins of Kenova, WV;  a brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey E. and Rebecca S. Chaffins of Ceredo, WV;  mother-in-law Renee Jackson (David, deceased) of Springfield, OH; sisters-in-law Lizabeth Jackson and Charity Martinez, both of Indianapolis, IN.;   nieces and nephews, Kristen (Jason) Camp of Prince Frederick, MD, Abigail Chaffins of Kenova, WV, Charley and Benny Fark of Indianapolis, IN, ZidenCunningham and Scarlett Martinez of Indianapolis, IN; great niece Hannah Camp of Prince Frederick, MD; and many, many close and dear friends. Mark is also survived by his beloved fur babies, Marley Jane, Lucy, Sadie, Daisy, Zoe, and Chester.  Mark graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1991; Marshall University with a B.S. Degree in Safety Technology in 1995; and from Marshall University with an M.S. Degree in Safety Techology in 1996.  He was employed by Ershigs, Inc., as Director of Health and Safety from 2003 to 2016, until he retired due to health concerns. Mark joined the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department in 1994, and has faithfully served the Kenova community ever since.  He accomplished many levels of training and earned innumerable accomplishments as he has saved lives and continuously and faithfully served his community.  Mark experienced great satisfaction in volunteering for the fire department, particularly in working with children, and his great love for being a member of the brotherhood of firefighters and emergency responders.  Mark took great relish in participating in the “coffee crew” at the fire house every morning with special friends, Eddie Marcum, Tim Bias, and Trent Damron, while solving all the world’s problems every day.   Mark was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church, where he accepted the Lord’s gift of grace at an early age.  He loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and perpetuating his firearms interests.  Mark was also very proud of his do-it-yourself projects around his house.  Many neighbors often mention that he was always outside working on something, while never failing to give out a shout or a friendly wave to passersby.  Mark was truly respected by his neighbors and community and will be sorely missed.   Visitation will be at Kenova United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with funeral services immediately after.  The Rev. Andrew Tennant will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery.  Condolences may also be expressed to the family at www.rollinsfh.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter.

Alfred Napier, Jr. “Pook”, 72, of Prichard, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday March 2, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Pook was preceded in death by his wife Debbie Hensley Napier. He is survived by two brothers Elijah Napier and Johnny Napier; two sisters Libby Napier and April Seagraves and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Glen Roy Robertson, 85, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Graveside service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Thursday February 29, 2024 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Pastor Kim Stone officiating. Glen was born July 28, 1938 in Prichard, WV. a son of the late Arvel and Arvilla Nelson Robertson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator from the state road department. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers John L. Robertson and Herbert P. Robertson. Survivors include two sons Carl A. Robertson and Glen Roy Robertson, Jr.; step-daughter Rebecca Renee Spence; step-son James Tomblin and brother Steve Robertson. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services P.O. Box 22324 New York, NY. 10087. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Patsy C. Neace Blevins,89, of Kenova, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Friday March 1, 2024 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Patsy was born November 5, 1934 in Pike County, Kentucky a daughter of the late William Roy and Bessie Jane Robinson Neace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilburn Darrell Blevins and son James Dirk Blevins. Survivors include sons Joseph “Joey” Blackburn (Donna), Terry Blackburn (Beverly) and Marc Blevins (Cathy) and granddaughter Kelsey Blevins. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.