Obituaries

Our beautiful and loving Mother joined our father (Paul B.Wilson) and brother (Lewis G. Wilson) in Heaven on December 12th, 2019. Vivienne (Vivian) Kathleen Brammer-Wilson was born November 5, 1929 to Ruby and Clyde Brammer and lovingly raised by her grandparents, Denver and Amanda Williams.

Vivian was a graduate of Huntington High School and Huntington School of Business. After graduation Vivian met and subsequently married her husband Paul B. Wilson in Huntington, WV on February 14, 1953. The love and devotion between Vivian and Paul was obvious, leading to the birth of four children. Vivian devoted her love and energy to raising her family with loving and gentle hands. As members of the First Baptist Church of Kenova they raised their family with the love and knowledge of our Heavenly Father and the responsibility of living a life that reflects those values. Vivian was also retired from Persinger Supply. Continue reading “Brammer-Wilson, Vivienne K (Vivian)”

Paula M. Hampton, 72, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Lawrence officiating. Interment will be in Cyrus Cemetery. She was born May 28, 1947 in Huntington, W.Va. daughter of the late Paul and Mabel Lawhorn Berry. She was a member of Christ Temple. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a sister Kathleen Berry. She is survived by her beloved husband Ron Hampton; two daughters Jamie Hampton Mathews (John) and April Hampton Haun (Heath); three grandchildren Brittany McClellan, Ashlee Mathews and Piper Haun; two great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Kyler McClellan; two sisters Jean Bailey and Patti Keller and a niece Mendy Turner. Visitation will be from 1-3 P.M. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Mrs. Alice Lee Ferguson, 82, of Kenova, W.Va. went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, with Pastor Steve Willis officiating. Private interment will take place in Woodmere Memorial Park.

A proud West Virginia native, Alice Lee was born August 24, 1937 in Fairmont, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Senator Maurice Glenn Taylor and Leila Robey Taylor. At a young age, her family moved to Matewan, WV, where she grew up and attended school. She later attended high school at Stuart Hall School in Staunton, VA, and graduated from West Virginia University. Continue reading “Ferguson, Alice L”

Sarah Miracle Hite, 39, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Cyrus Cemetery with Pastor James Asbury officiating. She was born June 12, 1980 daughter of Donna Brown Miracle and the late Roger Miracle. She was a 1998 graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School and an LPN. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Clifford Brown, paternal grandparents Virgil and Louise Chadwick Miracle and an aunt Kay. She is survived by a daughter Makailah Hite; grandmother Gladys Brown; cousins James Asbury, Jason Jackson, Missy and Mandy Sheley; uncle and aunt Bob and Deborah Sheley and aunt Patty. There will be no visitation or procession the day of the service. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Sylvia Brown, 83, of Grove City, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Mount Carmel Grove City.  Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M Friday, November 22, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Becky Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. She was born March 5, 1936 in Quaker, W.Va. daughter of the late William Jesse and Alice Robertson Shannon. Sylvia was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, and loved scratch off lottery tickets. She was married to Carl E. Brown from Kenova for a number of years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Chaffin. She is survived by sons Gary Brown (Cheryl), Dwayne Brown (Robin) and Christopher Brown; 5 grandchildren Natalie Brown, Emma Boyd, Jacob Boyd, Kenna Getridge and Ayla Getridge and siblings Leo Shannon, Tennessee Mann, Barbara Smith, Billie Katherine Shannon, Douglas Shannon, JoAnn Ashley, Milton Shannon, Roger Shannon, Eugene Shannon, Virgil Shannon, Sharron Shannon and Karen Lloyd. Visitation will Thursday, November 21,2019 from 6-8:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Alice Ruth Hutchison Bowen, 70, of Huntington, WV passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God with Pastor Greg Tomlinson and Minister David Callicoat officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. She was born June 5, 1949 in Cabell Co. W.Va. daughter of the late Carl F. and Rose Ann Brumfield Hutchison. Alice was a faithful servant who taught Sunday School and was later the Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. She devoted her life to her heavenly father and served at Jefferson Avenue Church of God under Pastor Paul Ray Farley and Pastor Greg Tomlinson. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Perry Hutchison and one sister Anna Louise Hutchison. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years Jerald G. Bowen; two sons Gary Dale Bowen and Joseph Mark Bowen; four grandchildren Amanda Bowen Hay (Joseph), Cody Bowen (Kristen Brooke), Olivia Bowen and Alex Bowen; three great-grandchildren Jayden Furr, Kaylee Furr and Hadley Bowen; two sisters Pansey Albright (Alan) and Marie Rigney (Jack); two brothers Arnold Hutchison and Curtis Hutchison (Barb) and a special friend for over 50 years Sandy Marcum Chadwick. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Alex Andre Cox, 27, of Huntington, WV passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born June 25, 1992 in Huntington, W.Va. son of Sandra Cox and Nathan Staley and the late Brent Andre Cox. Alex was loved by numerous people. He was a great dad, hard and dedicated worker. He loved his brothers and his little boy was his world. Alex’s greatest trait was his super sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a son Mason Cox; granddad Gary Smith and granny Murphy. In addition to his parents he is survived by his beloved wife Christina M. Cox; precious son, Carter Cox; brothers Brandon Fraley and Blake Staley; Nanny Pat Smith and many aunts, cousins, nieces and a nephew. A gathering of friends and family will be from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova.. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Cox, Alex A”

Connie Gail Bryant, 75, of Kenova, WV. passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Pastor Willie May and Pastor Timothy Crabtree officiating. She was born September 16, 1944 to the late Bennie and Gladys Hellmendollar Meadows. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Bryant; daughter Wendy Michelle Willis: son James Bryant, Jr. and two grandsons Jeffrey Sexton and Thomas Ekers. Survivors include her three children Sharon Gilkerson, Dianna Clay and Angelia Williamson; son-in-law Tracy Gilkerson; 18 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous niece and nephews. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Bryant, Connie G”

Gaila Deanna Damron, 58, of Huntington, WV. went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2019. Memorial service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Pastor Glen Kiah Williamson officiating. She was born April 20, 1961 to the late William Chester and Doris Ward Ekers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Ward Jeffrey and a nephew Thomas Vinson Ekers. She left behind to cherish her memories two daughters Amanda Robertson (Matt) and Heather Adkins; two grandchildren Cazzie and Faith Robertson; ex-husband and life long friend Willis Ray Damron; brothers Bill Ekers (Donna) and Keith Ekers and a host of nieces and nephews Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. 

Jewell “Darlene” Michels Adkins, 63, of Barboursville, WV. passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 28, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with Pastor Greg Tomlinson officiating. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Darlene was born February 1, 1956 in Huntington, W.Va. daughter of the late Robert Fielder, Maxine Michels and the late Della Jewell Brumfield Burton. Darlene was retired from the Cabell County Courthouse and enjoyed making blankets and pillows for out patients at the children’s hospital and the V.A. Medical Center. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Ronald Fielder and a sister Diane Treziel. Survivors include her children Larry Dalrymple (April), Carman Elmore, Aaron Dalrymple (Megan) and Addison Michels; grandchildren Cheyenne, Gage, Michaila (Zach), Austyn (Tianna), Tylor (Alex), Emily and Cameron; great-grandchildren Jaxon and siblings Earl Michels, Regina Hudson, Donald Fielder, Bobby Fielder (Tammy) Clarissa Michels (Greg) and Kellie Fischer. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.