Obituaries

On February 7th, 2020, POLLY JANE MAYO SMITH passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Polly was a devoted mother and grandmother. She worked hard throughout her life to bring joy to everyone she met. She was a member of Huntington Christian Church. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones and friends. She was born September 30, 1946 in Kenova. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Wesley Smith; her father, Othel Franklin Mayo; mother, Cleo Mayo; two brothers, George Othel “Doodle” Mayo (Dottie) and Jerry Roger Mayo (Gladys). Those left to cherish her memory are sons: Jerry Smith (Kathy), Gregory Smith (Stephanie), Colin Jeffrey Smith, and Christopher Smith (Kerri) and sister, Patty Lewis (Rodney); grandchildren: Jason Smith (Rebecca), Amanda Ferguson, Jennifer Smith, Colin Wesley Smith, Thomas Smith (Kayla), Zachary Smith (Sarah), Mary Smith, Brandy Smith, Olivia Smith, and Clay Smith; great-grandchildren: Taylor Dixon, Mackenzie Smith, and Abigail Ferguson, and Justin Hopkins, who she loved like a son, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A private viewing for family will occur before a public graveside service on Monday, February 10th at 1 p.m. at Docks Creek Cemetery. Pastor Scott Byard will officiate the service. Rollins Funeral Home of Kenova is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses of 2 South of Cabell Huntington Hospital, who provided excellent care during her last days and to all who cared for her during her illness.

Linda Carol Cooney, 57, of Kenova, WV passed away February 2, 2020 at her home. She was born October 23, 1962 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late John William and Naomi Farmer Cooney. Linda was a U.S. Army veteran. She enjoyed flowers and working in her garden, liked to cook and she loved her kids. She is survived by her daughter Paxton (Andrew) Todd, Nesconset, NY; her son, Carson O’Bryan, Kenova, WV and two sisters, Beth (Beau) Smith, Ceredo, WV and Jane (Rich) Jarosinski, Pittsburgh, PA. Visitation will be from noon to 2:00 on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Adam Goodwin officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

JANET G. FERGUSON SULLIVAN, 78, of Lavalette, W.Va., gained her heavenly wings and went to be with her Lord and family on February 5, 2020. She was born September 5, 1941, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Marie Bradshaw Ferguson. Janet retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where she had worked as a teachers aide. In addition to her parents Janet was preceded in death by her sister Betty Parrish; brother Robert (Bob) Ferguson and brother-in-law Bert P. Bays. Survivors include her husband Tom (Joe) Sullivan; her sons Anthony (Tony) Fink and Michael Fink; step-son Thomas Sullivan; brothers Jack Ferguson (Ernestine), Larry Ferguson (Carolyn); her sister Carol Bays and sister-in-law Erma Mathis. Also surviving are grandchildren Chad Fink and Mindy Fink; great-grandchildren Keaton Dotson and Millie Gilkerson and other family and special friends. Janet enjoyed cooking and she loved to bake. She also was a good housekeeper and loved her family. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for their wonderful care of Janet. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Phyllis Tomblin, 86, of Kenova passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley Ironton, OH. Graveside service was held Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Greasy Ridge Cemetery in Dunlow, WV. with Rev. Scott Byard officiating. She was born June 26, 1933 the daughter of the late Tom and Eva (Workman) Manns. She was preceded in death by her husband Lacy Tomblin, brothers Dallas, Arnold, Billy, Ollie, OJ and Ralph Manns and sisters Violet Workman and Ada Manns.  She retired from Wilson Construction Company. She is survived by her son Albert “Tom” Tomblin (Shelia), her grandchildren Chris Tomblin (Cara), Stephanie Tomblin-Bell (Greg) and Jessica Frye (Shannon). Her great-grandchildren Nicholas Tomblin, Mia Tomblin and Hunter Frye. Son Boyd Tomblin, siblings Clovis Manns, Jean Vance, Sarah Salyers and sisters-in-law Gladys Kinser and Altha Manns and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Close to Home, Community Hospice and Sanctuary of Ohio for her excellent care. Rollins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Crystal Shannon Staley, 61, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at King’s Daughter’s Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1958 a daughter of the late Clarence and Alela Finley Hogan. She is survived by a son Carl Staley and daughter Terri Copley. There will be a celebration of life service at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 146 Harper Lane Kenova, W.Va. 25530. Rollins Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

WILLIAM JENNINGS JARRELL, 87, known by his friends and family as “Tiny,” “Grandpa” and “Pappaw,” went to his heavenly home on January 18, 2020. He was greeted by his parents, Jennings “Fats” and Ada Belle Jarrell and his granddaughter and her husband Jennifer and Brian Reid. He leaves behind his “princess” and loving wife, Phyllis Jarrell; his children, Kathy Spence (Steve), Greg Jarrell (Joy), Amy Robinson (John Church) and Jeffrey Rowe (Debbie); his grandchildren, Cara Dials (Kevin), Katie Rowe, Katherine Grace Rowe and Anna Jarrell, and his great-grandsons, Connor and Keegan Dials. Jennings not only had a great love for his family but the C-K community and most importantly God. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23 He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Ceredo. He did a great deal of work for them and several other local churches. His years of being an Eagle Scout helped to prepare him for the hard worker he was. Never did he do anything halfway. “Tiny” was a faithful Ashland Oil employee with 37 years of service. He also served the WONDER-ful community of C-K in many ways. He was the third Fire Chief of Ceredo, his father was the first. He was the electrical inspector for the City of Ceredo and in later years, the City of Kenova. He was a Master Mason and acquired a 32nd degree. One of his greatest loves was music and being a member of the Ceredo-Kenova Alumni Band. They have honored him several times by playing his favorite song, The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The family wants to say a thank you to Hospice of Huntington and two devoted caregivers, Nurse Darcy and Trish. Thanks to his loyal friend, Bill Stambaugh, thanks for always being there when it was most needed. Thank you to all of the neighbors and two special friends who have kept us close in prayer. Flowers welcome or donations appreciated to the First Congregational Church of Ceredo, P.O. Box 1209, Ceredo, WV 25507. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, with the funeral to follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Marty Gute officiating and  with Pastor Bob Huron, eulogist, of Guyandotte Church of Christ. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Michelle Robertson,46, of Prichard, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Community Hospice Center in Ashland, Ky. She was born March 15, 1973 in Louisa, Ky. a daughter of the late Edna S. Robertson and late Don Robertson. She is survived by her children Breanna Robertson, Morgan Robertson (Dustin Robertson), James Robertson, Gracie Robertson and Jasen Robertson; four grandchildren Willow Robertson, Averie Robertson, Ayden Adkins and Brailey Adkins. There will be a visitation from 6-8 P.M. Friday, January 10, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

Lawrence Edwin Jonas, 62, of Kenova, W.V. passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1957 a son of the late Lawrence and Eliza Jane Ferguson Jonas. He was a retired Lineman from the Norfolk and Western Railroad. At this time there will be no public services. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences can be expressed at rollinsfh.com.

JoAnn Parsley Webb,78, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Greg Wirzfeld officiating. Interment will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. JoAnn was born April 5, 1941 in Kenova a daughter of the late Wayne and Myrtle Parsley. She was a former customer service representative with Lowes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Raymond Parsley and Thomas Messer. She is survived by five children Ray Webb (Mary), Tony Webb (Sandy), Kim Webb Bourdelais, Brian Webb (Rebecca) and Rhonda Boggs (Todd); eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; five sisters Diane, Rose, Ledema, Judy and Carol; a very special sister Betti Messer Dancy and two brothers Curtis and Billy. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.

Donald Elkins, 80, of Kenova, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his residence. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova with Pastor Jim Richards officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Don was born April 19, 1939 in Logan Co. W.Va. a son of the late Marvel and Bernice Browning Elkins. He was a retired diesel mechanic from Hamer Lumber Company and he also worked for the Creasey Company, Super Value and Early Construction. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Kenova #110 AF & AM whose members will conduct graveside rites. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Eldia Bowen Elkins; one son Donald Thomas Elkins; one daughter Patricia Lynn Napier and two sisters Brenda Shirley and Mickey Carter. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Richard Elkins (Stephanie); one sister and brother-in-law Mary Harmon (Jim); six grandchildren Ryan Elkins (Andrea), Tara Elkins, Patrick Napier (Cydney), Anthony Napier, Brittany Woods (Tammy) and Nicholas Elkins (Allie). He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren Payton, Kane, Aniston, Sydney, Sawyer, Bryce, Madison, Barrett and Berkley and several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to “caring and sharing” at the Kenova United Methodist Church 503 15th Street Kenova, W.Va. 25530. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.