Obituaries

Billie Lea Carver Campbell, 73, of Huntington, WV passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022. Billie was born October 31, 1948 in Ceredo, WV, to the late Billy Jack Carver. Billie’s grandparents, the late Jack and Beulah Ball Carver adopted her as an infant after her father passed away. Billie grew up in Ceredo, and graduated from C-K High School. She married the love of her life, the late Dale Edward Campbell and together they raised three children. Billie was creative, a wonderful mother and grandmother, she loved her family with a passion and was a good friend to many. The Campbell house was the place neighbors and friends gathered to play cards, board games and to make memories. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her husband and parents she was also preceded in death by her two beloved sisters, Julie Carver Mannon and Jean Carver Plymale. She is survived by her daughter, Misty Campbell Davies, her son, Cory Davies, her daughter, Brie Davies, Cornelius Lambert and their daughter, Zella Davies; and Brie and Cory‘s dad, Scott Davies; her son, Tony (Shatika) Campbell and their family, Jacob (Madison) Campbell, Joshua and his fiancé, Savannah Miller, Jared, Emma, Alyndas, Hayley, Tristan and Tavian; her son, Jason Campbell and his significant other, Sheila Mannon and his family, Zachary (Megan) Campbell, Devin Campbell, Emma Isabella Poff-Campbell and Shelby Lynn Poff-Campbell. Additional survivors include, a niece, Kim Mannon; nephew, Jeff (Rhonda) Mannon and their daughters, Jaci Mannon and her sons, Evan and Cashtyn; Jordan Mannon (Travis) Nash and their children, Liam and Charley; her brother-in-law, Richard Plymale; his daughter, Lisa Plymale (John) Jennings and their family; and many other cherished family members and friends. Billie loved her big family and was always available for whatever someone needed, she was their bright light and they knew she would always make time to listen to their hopes, dreams or concerns. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with the funeral beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com

 

Rosa Maxine Nelson Meeks entered Heaven on May 27, 2022. “Biddy”, as she was known to most was born on January 2, 1950 to John and Mary Ellen Withrow Nelson in Ashland, Ky. In addition to her parents, Biddy is preceded in death by her husband Mike Meeks, a brother, Art Nelson, grandchildren, Hunter Meeks, Larra Nelson, and Rainey Nelson and a great-grand child Ryker Littleton-Ridge. She was a mother to six children, Larry (Kim) Nelson and Michael Nelson of Catlettsburg, Ky., Julia (Jason) Cox of Richmond, TX., Mark (Robin) Nelson, Leighann White, and Jonce (Melissa) Meeks of Ashland, Ky. Although she was “Biddy” to most, she was “Granny” to 17 grand-children and 13 great-grandchildren that she loved with all her heart. Additional survivors include a brother, John Nelson of Pedro, OH., and sisters, Louise Osborne and Claudia Copley of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Jennifer Warnock of Flatwoods, Ky. Biddy always had an open door for anyone and would give you anything she had. Her kind and caring heart was the reason she was very much loved by anyone she came in contact with. Biddy will be greatly missed by all and will continue to lookout for everyone from above. Services will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday at Rollins Funeral Home, 1822 Chestnut Street, Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Jeffery Alan Nichols, 63, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born May 16, 1959 in Huntington a son of Lois Carol Nichols and the late Charles Edward Nichols. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two brothers Michael and John Nichols. In addition to his mother survivors include his wife Martha Nichols; two sisters Marcia Bertram and Lois Moore; one brother Charles Martin Nichols and a daughter Penny Nichols. Per his request there will be no visitation and no services. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Eunice “Jane” Wright Taylor Frazier, 88, died Tuesday, May 10, at Harbor Healthcare in Ironton, OH. She was born August 7, 1933, in Ceredo, WV, a daughter of the late Glenn Earnest and Virginia Belle Marcum Wright. Jane was a 1951 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School, and a 1954 graduate of Saint Mary’s School of Nursing. She also attended Marshall University.

She worked for 40 years as a registered nurse in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, MD, and in Huntington, WV, before retiring in 1998. Jane was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church, where she sang in the Chancel Choir and volunteered for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Winston Taylor, and her second husband, Howard Delano Frazier, by her brothers Glenn Frederick Wright and James Allison Wright, and by her sister, Ida Lucille Wright Darling.

She is survived by her five children: Carol Patrick (David), Susan Taylor (Richard Doutt), Linda Taylor, Kenneth Michael Taylor, and Robert Taylor (Davorn), four grandchildren: Megan Patrick, Summer Patrick, Madeleine Doutt, and Aiden Taylor, and several nieces and nephews.

We the family wish to thank the staff of Harbor Health for their loving care of our mother. Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation, and the graveside service will be private, at Jane’s request. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Martha Ann Whitt, 84, of Lesage, W.Va. passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Martha was born September 11, 1937 in Timmonsville, S.C. a daughter of the late William and Edith Ford Vause. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant son Rogers; granddaughter Brittany Nicole Adkins and three brothers Calvin, Danny and George Vause. Survivors include her beloved husband Raymond Whitt; four daughters Pamela Tedder (Robert), Renee Price, Rosetta Atkins (Tom) and Pam Cobb; one son Johnny Whitt; two sisters Avis Jean Richburg and Sharon Weatherford; 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Ron Wilson, 65, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Ron was born April 19, 1957 in Huntington a son of Jessie L. Bunyan and the late R. F. “Bob” Wilson. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School Class of 1975 and was retired from the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #521. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother Timbo Wilson. In addition to his mother survivors include two sons Ronnie Wilson and Scottie Wilson; nephew Kris Wilson and grandchildren Jessie Wilson, Kaylee Wilson, Lexie Wilson and Ronnie Wilson, III. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

EVA MAXINE BEAN was born April 14, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va. She was the 7th and youngest child of the late Henry and Nellie Frasher Bean of Prichard, W.Va. Eva passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, W.Va. She was preceded in death by siblings Bernice Bean Maynard, Harold Bean, Wm “Billie” Bean, Dorothy Bean Hooser, Hattie Bean and John Bean. She leaves behind her only daughter, Linda K. Green and one granddaughter, Julie D. Green, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Her services will be held at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Zach Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bean Cemetery on Centerville Road in Prichard, W.Va. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Her family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, W.Va., for their loving kindness given her the last 6 weeks of her life here on earth. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

James Dirk Blevins,50, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Minister Chris Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Dirk was born May 8, 1971 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of Patsy Neace Blevins and the late Wilburn Darrell Blevins. He was a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and a Courier for Valley Health Systems, Inc. Dirk was an avid guitarist. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Emma Mae Plymale. In addition to his mother survivors include his beloved wife Heather Blevins; daughter Jade Spurlock; brothers Joseph “Joey” Blackburn (Donna), Terry Blackburn (Beverly) and Marc Blevins (Cathy); niece Kelsey Blevins; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jorge and Cheryl Plymale and a special friend who was more like a brother Brad Carver. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Jan Eugene Endicott,86, of Kenova, W.Va. finished his course, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Dan Priest officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with the American Legion Post 93 conducting military rites. Jan was born August 9, 1935 in Louisa, Ky. a son of the late Lawrence and Mildred Atkins Endicott. He was a retired surgical tech from Cabell-Huntington Hospital and was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his precious daughter Misty Dawn Endicott and a brother Lawrence “Larry” Endicott.  Survivors include his beloved wife Virginia Louise Wilson Endicott; one son and daughter-in-law Rick Endicott (Cinda); two grandchildren Adam Endicott (Eliza) and Lizzie Endicott. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of SICU and Dr. Doug Henson for all their loving care they gave Jan. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Jan Eugene Endicott”

Tanner Cole Ekers, 28, of Kenova passed away, Thursday, April 14, 2022. Funeral service will be conducted 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Tanner was born June 18, 1993 in Huntington a son of Robert Conn and Robin McKeand Ekers. Tanner was a drywall finisher for Greg Wallace Construction. He was preceded in death by a special uncle Roger McKeand. In addition to his parents he is survived by his four children, who meant the world to him, MaKenna Kalae, Adrian Christine, Maddie June and Gaenns Cole; two sisters Crystal Rowe (Chuck) and Jessi Ekers (Annie); niece Brylee and nephews Skyler and Bryson. He is also survived by a special nana June Davis (John); special aunt and uncle Rhonda Cook (Barry); special cousins Lexi and Alli and two special life long friends who were more like brothers Sean Smith and James Smith. Tanner was taken from this world far to soon and he was so loved by many and will never be forgotten. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:30, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.