12/30/2025
Nola Watson Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nola (Williamson) Watson, 92, of McConnell, WV. Nola passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by family.
Nola was born on March 12, 1933, to Cornelius and Vada Williamson of Wayne County, WV. Nola was known for her charismatic personality and dedication to her faith as well as her family. Nola was a retired beautician. She married the love of her life, Bill Watson on October 1, 1949. She was a member of the Oakwood Road Church of Christ and was a faithful Christian.
Nola is survived by her daughter, Faye (Watson) Earles of McConnell, WV; grandchildren, Shawn Watson (Christy Adkins) of McConnell, WV, Mitchell Watson (Jaime) of Columbus, OH, Barry Earles (Rachel) of Columbus, OH, and Aaron Earles (Jennifer) of Corinth, MS; great-grandchildren McKenna Watson of McConnell, WV, Gabe, Jackson, Amelia, and Beckham Earles of Columbus, OH; brothers, Esbon Williamson (Earnestine) of Branchland, WV, and W***y Williamson (Alice) of Kentucky; sister, Georgia Williamson McAllister of Barboursville, WV; and daughter-in-law Marie (Horton) Watson of McConnell, WV.
Nola is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Watson of McConnell, WV; son, Oral Lee Watson of McConnell, WV; brother, Oral Williamson of Wayne County, WV; sister, Cuba Williamson of Wayne County, WV; and son-in-law Gregory Earles of McConnell, WV.
The family would like to thank Dignity Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Nola over the last few months. A special thank you also goes out her primary caregivers, Shawn Watson, Christy Adkins, and McKenna Watson, for all their hard work and dedication to meeting the needs of Nola during her time of need.
There will be a memorial gathering at Highland Memorial Gardens on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the charity of your choice.
For email condolences go to: www.honakerfuneralhome.org.
Honaker Funeral Home of Logan has been entrusted with the arrangements.