Ricky Lee (Henry) Clay, 66, of Chesapeake, OH. passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will be private. He was born April 26, 1954 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of the late William W. and Lola Juanita Pelfrey Clay. Ricky was a graduate of Buffalo High School and retired from the Steel of West Virginia. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Nicholas Andrew Clay (Allison); wife, Paula Bailey Clay, his brother and sister-in-law William David Clay (Vollena) and his sister Karen Clay. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
GEORGE BLASS MORRONE JR., 87, of Huntington, W.Va., departed this life at his residence on July 10, 2020. He was born in the Bronx, New York City, New York, the second of three children of George Blass Morrone Sr. and Evelyn Jacklish Morrone. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of seventeen. Several weeks before completing his basic training in San Antonio, Texas, he was deployed to serve in the Korean War. He later served in the Vietnam War as well. During his nearly 22 years of military service, he flew 362 missions and his aircraft was hit only once. On January 29, 1960, he married Barbara Jean Perry of Kenova. 
Nora Louise Caldwell Hodge, 93 , of Kenova , W.Va. passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Heartland of Riverview nursing home. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M Thursday, July 16, 2020 with Pastor Chris Day officiating at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Nora was born March 10, 1927 in Kenova, W.Va. a daughter of the late John and Martha Maynard Caldwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Elmer Hodge; a son-in-law Jerry Stewart and twenty siblings. She is survived by two children and one daughter-in-law Carolyn Stewart and Mickey Hodge (Shan); five grandchildren Jerry A., Shelley, Elissa, Kim and Mickey Shawn; fourteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sister Nellie Ferguson and a special friend Mary Lou Sullivan. Friends may call from noon-2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com. 
Robert “Bob” Slone, 77, of Ceredo, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Rollins Funeral in Kenova. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born December 24, 1942 in Frankfort, Ky. a son of the late Harlon and Opal McPeak Slone. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary G. Pennington Slone. He is survived by his children and their spouses Lynn Slone-Miller (Dan), Steve Slone (Donna), Angela Walker (Gemaun), Donna Walters (Kenny), Wes Slone (Pearl), Frankie Slone (Emily), Lexi Slone (Colin), Robert Slone, Jr. and Trish Heathcote, numerous grand-children, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous other family members. He also leaves behind special friends Bill Howard and Don Adkins. Friends may call from noon-2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
Terry Lee Cole, 72, of Kenova passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1948 in Kenova, WV. a son of the late Harold and Nettie Elizabeth McGown Cole. Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M. Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home with Mr. Dale Ledbetter officiating. Interment will be private. Terry retired from the Red Cross. Survivors include, his beloved wife Donna Stiltner Cole; two daughters and sons-in-law Christi and Brian Poehlein, Wendy and Nick Adkins; two grandchildren Kaylee Frint (James) and Cole Adkins and step-great grandchildren Alexa and Gracie: one sister Beverly Cole and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer special thanks to caregivers Mary and Pam. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CKES c/o Rhonda Billups, 1 Wonder Lane Kenova, W,Va, 25530 in the memo field lights Terry Cole. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.
Gloria Janet Smith Rutherford, 87, of Kenova passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Cabell Health Care. She was born November 27, 1932 in Wayne Co., WV. a daughter of the late Clifford M. and Sadie Hazlett Smith. She was retired from Potpourri in Ceredo. Graveside service will be conducted 2:45 P.M. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Cyrus Cemetery with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her beloved husband Hiram Gordon Rutherford one sister and brother-in-law Lois Gene (Donald) Booth, son-in-law Donald Ray Bailey and brother- in-law Gary Steele. Survivors include, one son and daughter-in-law Phillip Gordon (Jackie) Rutherford; one daughter Vicki Lynn Bailey; two brothers Sherrell (Barbara) Smith, David (Bea) Smith, one sister Loretta Steele. grandchildren Phillip Joshua (Elizabeth) Rutherford, Joseph Michael (Katy) Bailey, Dr. Billy Jack ( Dr. Kelly) Rutherford and Jaima Marie (Billy) Travis. He is also survived by great grandchildren Anna Marie, Liam Jack, Julia Belle and Joshua Lucas Rutherford; Jacob Alec (Jaea), Dylan Joe, Brayley Dawn Travis; Charles Maxwell, Violet Elaine, Marion Leigh, James Theodore Bailey and two great-great grandchildren Hayden and Paisley Travis and a host of other family and friends. The family wishes to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Cabell Health Care. Memorial contributions may be to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Eighth Ave, 16th Floor New York, NY. 10001. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.rollinsfh.com.
Michael David “Smacky” Banks, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Tuesday June 16, 2020 leaving behind the love of his life of 29 years, Leaneta “Lee” Pelphrey Banks. He was born October 25, 1948 in Kenova, WVa. a son of the late Emmett and Lorraine Preston Banks. Mike was a US Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 93 Kenova whose Honor Guard will conduct military rites. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Michalyn Leigh Miller. Mike was a master electrician retired from IBEW Local 317. In addition to his wife he is also survived by five children, Chief Petty Officer Michael David (Kristin) Banks II, Lisa Marie (Perry) Morrone, Carmen (Brian) Scott, Candice (Geoffrey) Gettliffe and Bill (Deitra) Miller; ten grandchildren, Kristin (CJ) Snyder, Courtney (JT) Braley, Michael (Ashleigh) Crabtree, Brandon Morrone, Taylor Scott, McKensie Miller, Payton Morrone, Eli Miller, Ethan Banks and Hannah Banks; five great grandchildren, Harleigh, Callie, Evelyn, Cooper and Alyvia; one brother, Bill (Gail) Banks; one sister, Cheryl (Scott) Bowen; several nieces and nephews, other friends and family; special neighbors, Mick and Roxanne Fizer; special friends, Paul Rutherford, Scott McCoy, Ralph McKenzie and Terry Bentley. Visitation will be