Obituaries

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Alley, 63, of Kenova, WV passed away on Sunday July 21, 2019 at his home. Steve was born August 3, 1955 in Huntington, WV a son of the late Frances Holland Alley and his father, Joe (Helen) Alley of Ceredo, WV. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and Marshall University. Steve was an assistant manager for Save A Lot Grocery. He was a member of the Kenova Church of Christ. In addition to his mother he was also preceded in death by one brother, John “Greg” Alley. Additional survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Mike (Sharon) Alley; one sister and brother-in-law, Lisa (Chris) Hedrick; one niece, Mollie Shuman; three nephews, Eric Alley, Nathan and Samuel Hedrick; one step daughter, Rhonda Parker; one step granddaughter, Leona Parker and his faithful companion, Nadine Bowen along with a host of other family members and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday July 23, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alley Family Cemetery. The family requests instead of flowers you make a contribution, in Steve’s memory, to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Alice Phyllis Nethercutt, 80, of Kenova, W.Va. formerly of McDowell Co. passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her residence. Alice was born November 2, 1938 in War, W.Va. daughter of the late Ruben and Lillian Hicks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Bill and Joe Hicks and a sister Dorothy Cortellesi.  She is survived by two daughters Cathy Jones (Chris) and LaDonna Olanyk; three grandchildren Evan, Chris and Andrea; two great-grandchildren Jackxon and Dean and two sisters Carol Stough (Fred) and Mildred Todd (Raymond). There will be no public services at this time. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Continue reading “Nethercutt, Alice P”

Recia Virginia Ryan, age 92, formerly of Kenova, WV, went to be with the Lord on 8 July, 2019, at Glendale Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, 22 July, at 1 p.m. at the Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova by Pastor Becky Lawson. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Kenova, WV.  Recia was born in Wayne County, WV on 1 September 1926.  She attended high schools in Belfry, KY and Wayne, WV, graduating from Wayne High School in 1944.  Upon graduation Continue reading “Ryan, Recia V”

Iona “Frances” Michael Dale, 92, of Kenova, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 7, 2019.  She was born June 27, 1927, in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Denver and Ethel Thompson Michael.  Frances was a graduate of Buffalo High School and Marshall University.  She was a school teacher in Wayne County, WV for thirty years.  Frances was an avid sports fan, enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and making stained glass.  She was a member of Kenova United Methodist Church. Continue reading “Dale, Iona”Frances” D”

Paula Sue Gilkerson, 53, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Roy Akers officiating. Interment will follow in Wayne Cemetery in Wayne W.Va. Paula was born December 1, 1965 in Huntington, W.Va. daughter of Freda Brooks Gilkerson and Edward R. Gilkerson (Nellie). In addition to her mother and father she is survived by one brother James Edward Gilkerson; one sister Pamela Jewel Gilkerson and a special cousin Elizabeth Ann Marcum. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Dale Marcum Ellis (Uncle Dale), 62, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Dale was born October 8, 1956 in Huntington, W.Va. son of the late John Ellis and late Barbara Ellen Perdue Fick. Dale enjoyed fishing with his Milwaukee Best at his side, and Monday night wrestling. He rooted for his favorite teams, the Alabama Roll-Tide, and the Marshall Thundering Herd. He also enjoyed spending time at the lake house tubing with friends and family. He was known as “Uncle Dale” to everyone, related or not, everyone loved his free spirited outlook on life, and he had a story for almost everything. He will be missed by everyone. He is survived by daughter Barbara Adel Bledsoe (Jason); two grandchildren Kyley and Eathan Bledsoe; two sisters Dixie Lilly (Russell) and Kathy Enterkin (Jay); nephews Floyd Lilly, Brady Gilkerson, Shawn Gilkerson, nieces Deserey Taylor and Ashley Lilly. And a host of friends and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents John and Goldie Ellis, one brother Ronald Ellis and the three wise women (Granny Dixie Perdue, Aunt Ellen Ray and Aunt Erma Gillespie). Visitation will be 5-6 PM Monday July 1st, 2019 with a service performed by Rob Prichard starting at 6 PM at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Reva Caudill, 95, of Kenova, WV. passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home. Funeral service will be conducted 1:30 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Reva was born March 16, 1924 in Wolfe County, Ky. a daughter of the late James and Nannie Spencer Reynolds. She was a former orthopedic aide at St. Mary’s Hospital. Reva was a member of the Maple Street Church of God. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ernest W. Caudill; son Bill Caudill and seven siblings. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Janice Milam (John); three grandchildren Chris Milam (Benita), Kim Cameron and Kellie Nunley (Ben); seven great-grandchildren Mason, Seth, Alex, Mary, Kasey, Amanda and Cody; four great-great-grandchildren Jaize, Kaiden, Jack and Harper and a host of other family members. A special thank goes to Seth for all his loving care. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 12:00 – 1:30 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

 

Donald “Don” Virgil Newman, 83, of Prichard, WV. passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Rollins Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Paige officiating. Interment will follow in Cyrus Cemetery with the American Legion Post 93 Honor Guard rendering military rites. Don was born December 16, 1935 in Wayne County son of the late Willie Bill and Pauline Damron Newman. He was the owner and operator of Newman’s Automatic Transmission Clinic. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and 9 years in the Army WV National Guard. Don was a 1955 graduate of Buffalo High School and a member of the Cyrus Baptist Church. He volunteered as videographer at Buffalo High School Wayne County for all sports. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Doris McSorley; two brothers-in-law Bernard McSorley and Fred Michaels; one nephew Danny McSorley and mother and father-in-law Ben and Laura Drown. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Betty Ann Drown Newman; two sons and daughters-in-law Don Alan Newman (Rose) and Don Mark Newman (Cindy); three granddaughters Jennifer, Madeline and Allison Newman; one sister Opal Michaels; four nephews Rick and Mike Adkins, Stevie and Gary Michaels; one special niece Vickie Clark and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the BYFL 2497 Rt. 75 Kenova, WV. 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Alberta Jane McFann Watts,67, of Prichard, WV. passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Church of Christ in Kenova, of which she was a member, with Minister Joe Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Alberta was born October 3, 1951 in Kenova, WV. daughter of the late James Albert and Mary Elizabeth Thacker McFann. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister JoAnn Newton and two brothers Roy Lee Newton and James Albert McFann, II. Survivors include her beloved husband Joe C. Watts; one daughter Mary Reynolds; three sons and one daughter-in-law Jamie Watts (Christy), Doug Watts and Tim Watts; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one sister Elizabeth Faye Robertson (Kenneth) and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Michael Wayne Jarrett,60, of Kenova, WV. was united with, the one who gave his life for him, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, June 8, 2019. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova, of which he was a member and loved deeply, with Pastor Matthew Christian officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Mike was born February 3, 1959 in Madison, WV. son of Joann Jarrett Harris and the late Herschel G. Jarrett. He was an outside sales contractor with the 84 Lumber Company. Mike loved his family, friends and his God, he was the kind of man you would like your son to be. He was a kind and humble man with a huge heart and will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him. In addition to his mother he is survived by his beloved wife Jan McGlone Jarrett; children Tyler Jarrett (Jami) and Jana Jarrett; grandchildren Malli, Izzy and Cruz; sisters Patty Saunders, Kim Adkins and Tina Rice; God daughter Morgan Napier and numerous other family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s MICU for all their care and love bestowed on Mike. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to Child Evangelistic Fellowship 1249 Madison Ave. Huntington, WV. 25704. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 6:00 -8:00 P.M. at the 20th Street Baptist Church in Kenova. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.