Obituaries

Patricia Mason Fraley, 82, died at her home in the early morning hours of June 11, 2021.  She was surrounded by family and friends, and in the arms of her loving husband Gary.  In addition to her husband of 50 years, she is survived by her children Julie Rouse (Bob) and Michael Brooks (Michelle).  Pat had five grandchildren, Joseph, Kathryn, Michael (Julie) and Kasey and Kyle (Michael).  Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her mother Julia (Parker) and her father Hubert Mason, her sister Vicky and her son Mark.  A native of Memphis, Tenn., in her adult years, she was the consummate career woman, working as an operations manager and buyer for multiple private sector companies and the Marine Corps’ exchange system, where she was an international buyer for Far Easter exchanges in Japan and Okinawa.  Family was the driving force in Pat’s life.  She was one hell of a woman…devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Traffic-stopping good looks, she loved the dance floor and live music.  A wine connoisseur and a gourmet cook, in her spare time she enjoyed knitting, doing the daily crossword puzzle, classic movies and Sudoku.   A gentle soul, Pat was particularly fond of her grand children, a nurturing grandmother who took pride in their accomplishments as they grew, went off to college and started their own careers.  There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on August 7, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va.  She will later be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, awaiting the arrival of her husband, Colonel Gary Fraley, USMC (Retired).  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her name.  St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN  38105.

Lora Lee Dean Nelson, 57, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence. Lora was born December 7, 1963 in Santee, California to Ethel Christine Perry Dean and the late Joe Dean. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a sister Vickie Taylor and a niece Jordan Gillispie. In addition to her mother she is survived by her beloved husband Denver Nelson; two daughters Ivy Nelson (Sarah) and Sophie Nelson; two sisters Mary Marcum and Sue Gillispie and three grandchildren Cristofer, Jorja and Makailah. A memorial service will be conducted 6:00 P.M. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Spirit of Faith Church 1800 Sycamore Street in Kenova. In lieu of flowers the family would like for you to take someone you love to dinner and share a smile for “Loopy”. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

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Ricky Nelson Bailey, 60, of Ashland, Ky. passed Saturday, July 24 2021 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside service will be conducted noon, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Rowe-Mercer Cemetery, Chesapeake, Ohio. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle and son. He was born June 17, 1961 in North Judson Winomac, Indiana a son of the late Eugene and Flossie Ann Howard Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Ricky Nelson Bailey, II and two grandchildren Chelsea Michelle Bailey,  and Chiann Jenkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Mary Bailey, 5 children Vanessa Hamm, Travis Bailey, Taylor Bailey, Joe Bailey and Flossie Bailey; 12 grandchildren Austin Bailey, Taylor Bailey, II, Brooke Bailey, Samantha Bailey, Brantlee Pelfrey, Cristen Morrow, Jarid Bailey, Jasmine Bailey, Bobby Jenkins, Destiny Jenkins, David Jenkins and Talon Gillman and 4 great-grandchildren Nova Marie Tooley, Jasper Jenkins, David Jenkins and Hailey Jenkins. There will be no visitation Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Fly high like a free bird. We will always love you, gone but never forgotten. Peace, love you guys. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Thelma Kaye Castle, 67, of Catlettsburg, Ky. passed Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  Funeral service will be conducted noon, Friday, July 30, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Franklin D. Hulett officiating. Interment will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. She was born April 4, 1954 in Ashland, Ky. a daughter of the late James Earl and Ethel Faye Miller Conley. She was retired from Bowling Feed & Hardware and was a member of the Catlettsburg First Church of The Nazarene. She is survived by her loving children Gary JR Castle (Heather) and Pam Oldham (Robb); grandchildren Megan Castle, Brody Castle, Caitlynn Castle, Chase Castle (Miranda) and Cameron Castle; one great-granddaughter Athena Castle; three brothers Mike Conley, Dale Conley and David Conley and a sister Liz Coberly. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Castle, Thelma K”

Clyde Young, 66, of Kenova, W.Va. passed Friday, July 23, 2021.  Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 26, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Willie May officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Clyde was born July 8, 1955 in Boyd County, Ky. a son of Julia George Young and the late Clyde Young, Sr. In addition to his beloved mother he is survived by loving wife Laura Vanover Young; one son an daughter-in-law Michael Young (Mary); one adopted daughter Ashley Oakes; 6 grandchildren; two sisters Teresa Mannon (Jerry) and Brenda Young; one brother Keith Young; sister-in-law Belva Cremeans and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Soney Smith (Donna). Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Nancy Ward Adkins Chapman, 79, passed away on July 21, 2021. She was a member of the Kellogg Independent Holiness Church of God. Born on October 13, 1941 a daughter of the late Mary Kathleen Smith Ward. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Robert Chapman; brothers, Bill, James and Richard “Dick” Ward; Brother-in-law, Basil Adkins; sister-in-law, Helen Ward; nephews, Jimmy Dan Ward and Robert “Bobby” Adkins. Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Buffalo High School. She retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where she was employed for 30 years at Buffalo Elementary. Nancy was a columnist for the Wayne County News for over 25 years. Survivors include daughters, Tammy Adkins (Tim) Keyser and Carla Adkins (David) Ball. She was Mamaw to Summer (Eric) Simmons, Channing Keyser (Marisa), Samantha Kwiatkowski and Morgan Keyser. Her great grandchildren, whom she adored, Gavin Kwiatkowski, Chloe Keyser, Bentley Keyser, Casey Chapman, Cheyenne, Karleigh, and Riley Simmons. She is also survived by her sister, Lois (Ward) Adkins; sister-in-law, Betty Lou Ward; many loving nieces, nephews and a special cousin, Don Bias. At her request there will be no services at this time. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

DANIEL L. WILLIAMSON, 75, of Kenova, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He went peacefully surrounded by his family. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Williamson; mother, Eulah Ward Williamson; and brother, Jerry Williamson and sister-in-law, Elaine Williamson. Dan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Stollings Williamson; sons, Rob Williamson (Lisa) and Joe Williamson (Sabrina); brother, Ted Williamson (Carol); and grandchildren: Sloane (Addison), Dakota, Mason, and Brock; as well as honorary grandchildren, Ethan and Caleb LeMaster and Marra Williamson; and many nephews and nieces. Dan was born in Huntington, and was the youngest of three children. He graduated from Buffalo High School and Marshall University with a master’s degree. After earning his CPA license, he owned and operated an accounting firm in Logan, W.Va., for close to 40 years and was well respected in the community. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He loved being around family more than anything, especially with those who knew him as “Pops”. He enjoyed tennis, golf and his grandchildren’s sporting events. Dan was a devout Christian who served the Lord in many capacities, most often as a song leader. Special thanks go out to the staff at Cabell Health Care Center, who took great care with him. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral service will be on Friday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at Rollins Funeral Home with Minister Jeff Garrett officiating. Burial to follow at Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.rollinsfh.com.

On Friday, July 16, 2021, Pastor Jim Richards, 62, died at his home in Kenova.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by family.  Jim was born August 3, 1958, in Parkersburg, W.Va., to Gene and Wyoma Richards.  He married Becky, his wife of 38 years, and together they had five children.  Nearly 30 years ago, Pastor Jim answered his call to ministry.  He has served United Methodist Churches in six West Virginia counties.  For the past ten years, he has served Kenova United Methodist.  He loved and was loved by many.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Becky; his sisters and their spouses, Jane and Rob Fink, Cathy and Steve Nesselrote, Cara and Randy Atkinson; his brother and his spouse, Mike and Debbie Richards; his mother-in-law, Alice Stanley; his daughter and her spouse, Morgan and Ashley Thompson; his sons and their spouses, Patrick and Amen Richards, Bill and Lindsay Richards; his son Benjamin; his son, Vincent; his grandchildren, Henry, Levi, and Conli; and many beloved nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20 at Kenova United Methodist Church.  The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, also at Kenova United Methodist.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to a congregation of your choice.  Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Barbara Ann Smith fell asleep at home on July 10, 2021 and woke up in her new home with Jesus where she was reunited with Paul, her childhood sweetheart and husband of almost 59 years. She was 86 years old. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Barbara was the oldest of the five Spradlin children.

After moving to Kenova, West Virginia it wasn’t long before she caught the eye of sixteen-year old Paul Smith who conveniently lived across the street. She was fourteen. After seven years of courtship, they married on January 11, 1957.

Barbara was not only a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Kenova until 1994, but also served as church secretary, church cook, and fellow youth choir trip chaperone with Paul for their own children and so many more. She led the children’s choirs for years. The two of them raised more Kenova kids than they could count. Their home was the hang out place for Michael, Kimberly, and their friends.

Her love for home and family filled Barbara’s heart to the point of overflowing to all who had the joy of knowing her. Making mealtime a priority for her own family, there was always room for one, two, three, or more chairs to pull up to the table. Family was her heartbeat, and hospitality was one of her many God-given gifts. Those who tasted them will agree that her recipes were heavenly and that her ability to serve meals at the perfect temperature to several hundred people at the same time was nothing less than miraculous.

Even more than her extraordinary recipes was the time and attention she gave to family, friends, and all who needed an ear to listen, a word to comfort, and a heart to care. Many found in her a mother, Mimi, and confidant. You always felt like a better you after being with her. And when she got tickled, you did too. Barbara was also scrappy enough to pull herself through a tough childhood and tender years as Paul’s caregiver.

After serving for more than twenty years as the church secretary of First Baptist Kenova, she and Paul moved in 1994 to Franklin to be close to their children and grandchildren. Their ministry together has touched the homeless at Room in the Inn and their well-fed but spiritually hungry neighbors. With Barbara, no one was homeless, and everyone was fed.

Barbara’s life is celebrated by her children, Michael (Debbie) Smith and Kimberly (David) Bennett; eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren: Ryan (Patti) Smith and their four children; Whitney (Jack) Mooring and their four children; Tyler (Sarah) Smith and their five children; Anna Bovi and her two daughters; Emily (Sam) Hancock and their daughter; Mary Claire Bennett and her daughter; Caroline, and Sarah Kate Bennett. Barbara is survived by sisters Delores Brant and Janice (Paul) Clary.

As much as she loved and cared for her family, friends, and anyone who walked through her door and sat at her table, Barbara loved Jesus, and her heart beat for Him. You may honor Barbara by supporting Rocketown of Middle Tennessee and Adoration Hospice, Madison, TN. Visitation will be 2:00–4:15 pm Wednesday, July 14 with a celebration service to follow at 4:30 in the Theatre near Entrance B at Church of the City, 828 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN.

Lula Mae Meade, wife of Ronald Meade, died peacefully at her home on July 10, 2021, surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 28, 1939 in Wayne County, daughter of Jarrett R. and Gracie Perry Maynard.  She graduated from Wayne H.S. with honors in 1954 and attended Marshall College from 1958 to 1960.  She and Ronald met while at Marshall and they were married in December 1961.  Ronald was then in the Army and she joined him at Ft. Knox, KY, living in officer’s quarters on the military post.  Ronald worked for the Corps of Engineers and Lula moved with him from Louisville, KY to Wabash, IN and finally returning to Huntington in 1968.  She has lived at her residence on the family farm in Wayne County since 1969.

Although dementia has taken her memory, it could not crush her spirit or ruin her smile.  Lula was a lovely lady, adored by all who know her.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed.  She epitomized what a parent should be – a caring mother, a wonderful homemaker and cook, and a strong role model for her children.  She supported her children and their activities from adolescence through college.  When her children were grown, she worked for several years as a personal assistant to Charles Neighborgal, President of Neighborgal Construction Co.  Lula enjoyed traveling, and with Ronald they made trips throughout the United States, Canada and several European countries, staying in wonderful mountain lodges and grand resorts.

She was preceded in death by a beloved son Brett, her parents Jarrett and Gracie Maynard, three brothers Gene, Clyde, and Lloyd Maynard and three sisters Almadith Workman, Alberta Queen and Thelma Baisden; three brother-in-laws Curtis Queen, Charles Grunloh and Tennis Maynard, and two sister-in-laws Gail and Shelia Maynard.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald, who was her caregiver throughout her long illness, sons Brian (Carrie) Meade of Louisville, KY and Barry (Stephanie) Meade of Huntington, grandchildren Caleb Meade, Hannah Meade (Luke Phillips), and Elizabeth Meade all of Huntington.  Kelsey (Dalton) Howell, Emily (John) Thompson, Brett Meade and Braeden Meade all of Louisville, KY and great grandchildren Hudson Howell and Roeby Jane Thompson of Louisville, KY. Brothers Glenn (Mimi) Maynard of Huntington, E.J. (Hazel) Maynard of Margate, FL and Dewey Maynard of Huntington; sisters Flora Maynard of Deland, FL, Delilah Grunloh of Johnson City, TN, Diane (Thurman) Rowe of Lavalette, WV, Gloria Maynard, Huntington; brother-in-laws Millard Baisden and Gary Meade (Patricia) of Huntington and sister-in-law Dremadale Maynard of Wayne and a host of nieces and nephews.  The family wishes to thank longtime caregivers Nikki Holley and Sarah Board for their service, and special niece Debbie Ball for her thoughtfulness.  Pallbearers will be Lula’s grandsons and nephews.

Friends may call from 6-8 PM Wednesday, July 14,2021 at Rollins Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.