Obituaries – 5/11/2020

Published 11:30 pm Monday, May 11, 2020

Nick Rigney

April 2, 1952– May 6, 2020

 

Nick Rigney, 68, of South Point, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Jacksonville, Florida after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

 

He was born April 2, 1952 and was a graduate of Chesapeake High School, class of 1970.

 

He was preceded in death by his “Dad and Mom,” Oscar Rigney Sr. and Ernestine Dunfee Rigney; mother, Inez Hall; aunts, Mary Jo Rigney, Alberta Rigney Osborne, and Zelpha Rigney; uncle, Paul Rigney; and beloved dog, Rocky.

 

Nick was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge Proctorville #550 F & AM, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Cincinnati and was also a member of El Hasa Shrine of Ashland, Kentucky.

 

After 44 years, he retired as general manager from Applied Industrial Technologies. He also worked with his uncle, Oscar Rigney, at BLR Construction.

 

He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Linda Dalton Rigney; two daughters, Nicole Mullins, of Mount Clare, West Virginia, and Brandae (Robert) Napier, of South Point; stepson, Dalton Carey, of South Point; uncle, Oscar Rigney Jr., of Bradrick; one special, sister Brenda Steinbrecher; and three grandchildren, Kara Mullins, Cassandra Campbell and Drake Campbell.

 

Nick’s big heart and charismatic personality will be sadly missed by his many friends made through school, his professional career, boating, Harley road trips, camping and Bluegrass on the river.

 

He will be remembered for helping others, his laughter and his love of life.

 

Visitation will be held 4­–5 p.m. on Thursday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, with funeral service at 5 p.m. with Pastor David Saunders officiating.

 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Danny Gibbs

Oct. 17, 1952–May 8, 2020

 

 

Danny Gibbs, 67, of Ironton, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Danny was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son to the late Frank Jr. and Alka Ratliff Gibbs.

 

He is also survived by his wife, Pamela S. Bond Gibbs, whom he married March 3, 1972.

 

Danny attended Ironton High School and retired from American National Rubber Company. He was a member of Church of Christ in Ironton, Ohio. Danny also enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturdays. He dearly loved his family and having their company at his side.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Raymond and Jimmy.

 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Candise Gibbs and Jenny Gibbs, both of Ironton; son, Dan (Holly) Gibbs, of Ironton, and three grandchildren: Tiffany Akers, Austin Gibbs and Trace Akers.

 

Funeral service will be noon on Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton, with Dr. Kevin Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Dixon cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.

 

To offer the Gibbs family condolences, please visit: www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.

 

 

Rosemarie Sefton

 

Rosemarie Theresa Sefton, 75, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Hospice House of Huntington, Huntington, West Virginia.

 

Private family services will be held.

 

Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com

 

 

Jodi Copley

 

Jodi Renee Copley, 53, of Huntington, West Virginia, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at home.

 

Private family services will be held.

 

Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Kevin Large

 

Kevin Bruce Large, 62, of Proctorville, died on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.

 

Visitation will be held 10–11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, with funeral service to be held at 11 a.m. with Minister Chris French officiating.

Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville.

 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Alisha Mills

 

Alisha Dawn Mills, 48, of South Point, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at SOMC in Portsmouth.

 

She is survived by her husband, Jim Mills of South Point.

 

A visitation will be held from 2–4 p.m. on Wednesday at Schneider-Hall Funeral Home in Chesapeake.

 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at schneiderhallfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

Jerrie Jones

 

Jerrie Jean Jones, 40, of Ashland, Kentucky passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at her residence.

 

Visitation will be 5–7 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton. Burial will follow at a later date.

 

To offer the Jones family condolences, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.