Obituaries

Jeremy Billy Dale Mathis, 44, formerly of Huntington, WV. passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio after a long illness. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 7, 2022 at Maple Hill Cemetery with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Jeremy was born March 21, 1978 in Huntington, WV. a son Billy D. Mathis and the late Barbara Welsh. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by two brothers Joel and Shane Mathis; paternal grandfather Billy E. Mathis, maternal grandmother Jane Lambert and cousin Brandon Frasher. He is survived by his son Max Mathis; father Billy D. Mathis (Jen); a special aunt and uncle Sharon and Edward Ison; paternal grandmother Margaret Mathis (Chester); uncle David B. Mathis; his son’s maternal grandmother Terre Thomas; a special cousin Brent Frasher (Jessica) and many other family and friends. The procession will leave the funeral home at 12:40 PM on Monday. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Debra Karen Brown, 59, of Oak Hill, WV. passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Cabell- Huntington Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted 12:30 P.M. Friday, November 4, 2022 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Debra was born June 3, 1963 in Huntington, WV. a daughter of the late George and Berva Baker Kinser. She was a retired school teacher having taught in the Putnam County School System. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy Joseph Brown, two sisters Linda Kinser and Sandra Kinser Midkiff and two brothers Virgil Kinser and Rodney Kinser. Survivors include two sons Michael Roy Brown (Nicolette Flowers) and Chyse Tildon Brown (Katlyn Allen); one brother Jackie Kinser; two sisters Tressa Estep and Phyllis Ratliff (Haskel); nine grandchildren Myka Brown, Gage Brown, Ryan Brown, Weston (Virgil) Brown, Ryland Flowers, Oakley Wherry, Maverick Brown, Sawyer Brown, Anslee Brown and her special baby Tilly Roo Brown. Friends may call, Friday, November 4, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. – noon at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Debra Karen Brown”

Carl Reed Edwards, Jr., 74, of Huntington, WV. passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church with Minister Phillip Stapleton officiating. Interment will follow in the Ceredo Crescent Hill Cemetery. Carl was born May 22, 1948 in Kenova, WV. a son of the late Carl Reed Edwards, Sr. and the late Dorothy Neace Edwards. Carl was an operator with the South Point Ethanol Plant. He was a veteran serving in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church, member of the American Legion Post 93, Ceredo VFW 8429 and the DAV in Kenova. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Brenda Stender; brother Daniel Lynn Edwards and one grandson Tanner Reed Edwards. Survivors include his beloved wife Kathy Brewer Edwards; three sons and daughter’s-in-law Carl Edwards, III (Marsha), Brian Edwards (Wanda) and Matthew Edwards (Ivy); one sister and brother-in-law Linda McCloud (Pearley), 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; his church family and a host of friends. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Ceredo Christian Baptist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Donald Lee Watts, 87, of Kenova, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at his residence. In keeping with his wishes all services will be private. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Our beloved Sonya Leigh Mayo Joseph, 50, of Ashland, KY went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 13, 2022 at King’s Daughters Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 16, 2022 with Pastor Jay Ross officiating. Interment in the Mayo Family Cemetery will take place at a later date. Sonya was born November 8, 1971 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Charles Edward and Dianna Lynn Massie Mayo. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and was a former nurse at the Kingsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Sonya loved spending time with her son Levi and family. She loved caring for her elderly patients, crafting, sewing, and cooking new recipes. While we are heartbroken that Sonya is no longer with us, we rejoice in the knowledge that she is in heaven. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Harold “Boots” Massie and paternal grandparents Charles Edward Mayo, Sr. and Alva Fairchild Mayo. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her precious son Levi Patrick Joseph; sister and brother-in-law Jacqueline Mayo Ray (John); brother Charles Tyler Mayo; maternal grandmother Essie Ray Massie and two nieces Hannah Ray Rowe (Garrett) and Grace Ann Ray. Friends may call from 3-5 P.M. Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to the Levi Joseph Benefit Fund at any Wesbanco location or mailed to Jacqueline Ray 4966 Newcomb Creek Rd. Huntington, WV. 25704. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Thelma Jean Lucas Vass, 90, of Barboursville, WV. passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 P.M. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Mike Prater officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Thelma was born May 25, 1932 to the late Elba and Lola Lucas. She was a retired secretary from Vinson High School and was a member of the Loudon United Methodist Church in Loudon, TN. and a former member of the Ceredo United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Dyrl “Dick” Vass; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her two sons Keith Malcolm Vass (Debbie) and Kevin Joe Vass (Jami); one daughter Teresa Ann Boehle (Rick); two grandchildren Christopher Boehle (Amanda) and Katy Deliou (Pierre) and five great-grandchildren Marshall, Ellie, Owen, Valerie and Alexandre; two sisters Alma Workman (Arg); Opal Holman (Jim); two sister’s-in-law Joan Lucas and Betty Lucas and host of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the family and friends throughout the years who have meant so much to both Thelma and Dick. They also would like to express their sincere thanks to the entire staff at Wyngate Assisted Living, especially Brandi and Kim. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington P.O. 464 Huntington, WV. 25709. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Thelma Jean Lucas Vass”

Genevieve Fern Workman Christian, 92 of Huntington, WV, passed peacefully Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 8, 2022 with Pastor Marty Gute officiating at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. She was born January 30, 1930 in Fort Gay, WV. a daughter of the late George French and Jean Thompson Workman. Fern was a former teacher and gifted artist. She was a member of the Ceredo Congregational Church and the Tri-State Arts Association. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Henry Rexford Christian. She is survived her precious daughter and son-in-law Tess Van Dijk (Arjan); two grandchildren Christian White (Marian) and Natasja Van Dijk (Fiance’ Brandon Washington); one great grandchild Ava Washington and a special friend Sandy Frazier Hammock. Visitation will be from 12-1 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Evelyn Marie Lycan, age 95, of Kenova passed away peacefully with family and friends on September 27, 2022. Marie was born September 7, 1927 in Ceredo, W.Va. to the late Moody and Dora Lykins. She was preceded in death by her husband Dempsey Lycan and her grandson, Michael Carey; also her sisters, Peggy Wellman, Lois Jones, and Ethel Michaels. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Ray) Walker and Linda Cary (Larry Fulton) of Albuquerque, NM; one granddaughter, Rachel Carey, of Pensacola, FL; her sisters, Judy Fields, Georgia Smith, and Jean Jones; one brother, Richard “Buck” Lykins and a host of nieces and nephews; also a very special family friend, “third daughter”, Barbara Bellomy. Many thanks for the love and support to her caregivers and her wonderful neighbors, Jack Ferguson, and David and Linda Carver. Special thanks for the support and care from Hospice. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and was retired from Kenova Elementary where she once was very active in the Kenova Elementary PTA and served as a past president of the organization. Marie was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to her service. Burial will follow in Christian Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. In lieu of flowers, in her honor, you may make a donation to Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston at https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/

Jennifer “Sas” Frasher Caudill, 62, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Ceredo Church of Christ, of which she was a member, with Minister Matthew McBrayer, officiating. Interment will follow in the Browning Family Cemetery. Sas was born October 15, 1959 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Bobby Joe and Marilyn “Myrt” Dixon Frasher. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School. Sas was a longtime member of the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department. She was active with the Ceredo Elementary PTO and a member of the board of directors of the Wayne County Youth Soccer League. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son Michael Derek Caudill; two brothers Robert and Timothy Frasher and grandparents Buck and Inez Dixon. Survivors include her beloved husband David Caudill; children William Alex Caudill, James Frasher Caudill and Kady Caudill; two grandchildren Kylar Caudill and Oaklynn Caudill and a host of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. Omolola Olajide, Dr.Toni Pacioles and Dr. Aylin Al Sanani for all their care. They also wish to thank the infusion staff at the Edwards Cancer Center and the SICU nurses at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8 :00 P.M. Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Ceredo Church of Christ. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Jennifer “Sas” Frasher Caudill”

Lisa Denise Worden, 61, of Kenova, WV. passed away Saturday, September 24, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Lisa was born February 25, 1961 in Huntington, W.Va. a daughter of Stella Byrd Black and the late Dennis Black. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a sister Tammy Black, brother Steven Black, aunt Martha Legg, cousin Stephanie Black and grandmother Brady Black. She is survived by her beloved husband John Worden; three children Tiffany Black, Aaron Worden and Steven Worden and six grandchildren Hayden Vance, William Newsom, Trace Newsom, Ally Robertson, Phoenix Black and Isabella Worden. There will be no public services. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.