Obituaries

Sep 22, 2025

Vickie Lynn Pullen, 75 of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born March 28, 1950 in Huntington to the late Homer J. and Velma Irene Smallridge.

Vickie was an optician by trade and worked at Pearle Vision. She loved Niel Diamond, quilts, roses and all things pink!

In addition to her...

Sep 18, 2025

Doris Dillon Brandon, 82, of Huntington, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Lincoln Healthcare Center in Hamlin, WV.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Rome Cemetery, with Rev. Greg Markins officiating. Burial will follow.

She was born on November 14, 1942, in Wickliffe, OH,...

Sep 11, 2025

Darleen Cremeans, 74 of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born August 22, 1951 in San Antonio, TX to the late Earl and Margaret (Arnold) Smith.

Darleen married David L. Cremeans on November 20, 1971 in Huntington.

She began working at DHHR with her father in the late 1970's, where she...

Aug 24, 2025

Michele Leota Flesher, 64, of Proctorville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

She was born November 21, 1960, in Canton, OH. Michele was a 1979 graduate of East Canton High School. She received her Certified Paraprofessional Educator certification in 2024 and spent nearly 20 years as...

Aug 14, 2025

Violeta del Castillo Quodala, 83 of Huntington, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Fr. Martin Smay officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends beforehand from 10:00-11:00 am. Violeta was born May 3,...

Aug 7, 2025

LOIS JEANNE SMITH MERRITT, 92, of Huntington, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 7, 2025. She was born September 27, 1932, in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Henry Richard Smith and Bernice Marie Fannin Smith of Huntington. Her life revolved around her church and her students. She was preceded in...

Jul 23, 2025

Ruth Ann Cummings Koch, 86 years of age, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025. She was born June 7, 1939 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of James Elmer Cummings and Methel Terry Cummings.

She was a graduate of Huntington High School, where she was active in Glee Club, band, and orchestra. Following high...

Jul 19, 2025

Rose Mary Heilmann, 85, of Huntington, West Virginia passed away from a sudden illness on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by her family at WakeMed in Raleigh, North Carolina.

She was born Rose Mary Allen in Skelton, WV on May 2, 1940, to Robert Harold Allen and Elma Elizabeth (Walker) Allen and spent her childhood in Belle,...

Jul 10, 2025

George Franklin McCollins, 92 of Proctorville (formerly of Huntington), passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born September 22, 1932 in Huntington to the late George Ray and Florence (Cline) McCollins.

George was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from INCO after many years working as a crane operator. He, and his wife Peggy,...

Jul 7, 2025

Richard Gregory McNeer, 91, beloved husband of Rebecca Fletcher McNeer, died at home on July 7, 2025.  He was the son of Selden Spessard McNeer and Jean Gregory McNeer, who predeceased him, as did his sister Jean McNeer McCurry.

He is survived by his siblings Selden Spessard McNeer, Jr. of Huntington, and Anne McNeer Blanken of Lexington,...

Jul 7, 2025

Audrie Graham, 89, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Emogene Dolin Hospice House.

Audrie was born on March 31, 1936, to the late Morton and Elizabeth Kitchen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Helen Anderson, Gloristine Light, and Geri Wilisch; and her brothers, Willie and Everett...

Jul 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Rhoda George Fakhoury Hodge of Huntington, West Virginia, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2025. Rhoda, strong as the Cedars of Lebanon from which she came, was born in Kfeir, Lebanon. Rhoda married her late husband Touffic Michael Hodge and came to the United States where they started a family. Rhoda...

Jun 29, 2025

Peggy Joyce Frazier, 91, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with her family present.

She was born July 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Wilbert and MaeBelle Sexton.  She was a bookkeeper early on in her life, before settling down to raise her family.  She married Bill Frazier...

Jun 27, 2025

Mark Anderson Ferguson, 66 years old of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, June 27, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.

Mark was an over the road truck driver hauling flatbed, vans and tankers for over 30 years and was an excellent provider for his family. He loved spending time with family as well...

Jun 23, 2025

Mary E. Nichols, 78 of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. She was born February 10, 1947 in Huntington to the late Edward C. and Betty R. Nichols.

Mary was a retired RN from the VA Medical Center and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Mary is survived...

Jun 16, 2025

Lucille Anna Hefner, 87, of Huntington, WV was reunited in heaven with her late husband Charles Russell Hefner, on June 16, 2025, the day of their 71st wedding anniversary. She was born August 15, 1937, in Ronceverte, WV to the late Earl Ray and Catherine Lucille Sams. She was preceded in death by sisters Joyce (Jack) Wickline and Sue...

Jun 2, 2025

Ralph R. Sayers 55 of Huntington, WV passed peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

He was an avid fisherman as it was his favorite pastime.  He enjoyed being outdoors camping and sitting around the campfire. He loved playing cards with his buddies.

Ralph was born in Kingwood, WV and is preceded in death by his...

May 31, 2025

Rev. Neal Austen Koch, born October 18,1937 to the Rev. Garth C. Koch and Pearl Storm Koch of Oneonta, New York, died May 31st, 2025, at 87 years of age.

After his parents moved to Logan, West Virginia, Rev. Koch attended Logan Central Grade School and Logan Junior High School through 8th Grade. When his family moved...

May 17, 2025

Donna B. McCoy, 78 of Huntington, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Woodlands Retirement Community. She was born March 1, 1947, in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Henry W. and Lois Studebaker Burnley. Donna retired as manager of the Gallaher Village Library. She was a member of Cross Roads United Methodist Church and...

May 10, 2025

Huntington, WV — Paul Brooks, 89, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2025, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was a proud and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and neighbor. Born and raised in Huntington, WV in 1935, he built a...