Obituaries

May 2, 2016

Bill Morrison Miller, 75, of Huntington, passed away on Monday, May, 2, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Jack Williams, officiating. Burial will follow at Arthur Cemetery in Milton. He was born March 9, 1941 in Huntington, a son of the late Fred Morrison Miller...

May 1, 2016

Roger Arthur Morrison, 39, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington.  Burial will follow at Crook Cemetery in Huntington.  Born on December 15, 1976, he was a son of Janey (Tommy) Geer and the late Ricky Morrison. In addition to his...

Apr 30, 2016

Irvin S. Wells, 99, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Midland Meadows Senior Living Community, his home away from home for over two years.  He was born in Huntington on April 6, 1917, to the late Ona L. (Burks) Wells and Jesse D. Wells.  Irvin was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Doris...

Apr 29, 2016

Vivian Lee Maynard, 75 of South Point, OH, passed away on Friday April 29, 2016 at King's Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Terry Noble officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. She was born December 20, 1940 in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of Marcella...

Apr 28, 2016

Dorothy was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on September 3rd, 1915 and lived all one hundred years of her life in Huntington.  She and her husband, Norman, raised four children, went to all of their events throughout school, but never missed a party!  She was a charter member of Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church – likely the last surviving charter member,...

Apr 17, 2016

Faith Marie Conrad, beloved infant daughter of James and Suvhanna (Willis) Conrad, passed away on April 17, 2016. Faith was a sweet, baby girl who was full of smiles that everyone adored.  Born on February 9, 2016, her birth completed a fifth generation for the Ross family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, James Matthew...

Apr 5, 2016

Mark Alan Wilks, 60 of Huntington, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was born May 24, 1955 in Huntington, WV the son of Sue Williams Wilks of Huntington and the late Alexander Wilks. He was the owner of Wilks TV Sales and Service.  Mark is survived by his wife, Betty Tierney Wilks, a daughter, Elizabeth Wilks, son...

Apr 4, 2016

Charles William Woodyard, newborn son of Winston Graham and Megan Farrell Woodyard, was born April 4, 2016 and died later that day. Although he lived only a short time, he will always reside in the hearts of his family who anticipated his arrival with tremendous joy. In addition to his parents, Charlie is survived by his brother, Calvin Woodyard of...

Mar 31, 2016

Dana E. Coleman, 51, of Huntington, passed away on March 31, 2016 at his residence. Born August 13, 1964 in Huntington, he was a son of the late Hershel Ray Coleman and Margaret Ann Chapman. Dana was a self-proclaimed curmudgeon on the outside, but a big softy on the inside. He loved fishing, reading, and telling ornery jokes. He is...

Mar 29, 2016

Mar 29, 2016

Donavon Lee Giles, 79, of Huntington, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 17, 1936 in Royal, WV, he was a son of the late Hubert Lester Giles and Mary Lucille Hicks Blake. Don graduated from Collins High School in Oak Hill, WV, and was an Army National Guard Veteran. He was...

Mar 26, 2016

Mar 24, 2016

WILLIAM T. TRACY, 88, of Huntington died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at River's Bend Health Care. He was born December 2, 1927, in Pursley, West Virginia, a son of Herbert Wayne and Vada Ford Tracy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Clark Tracy, and his brother, Jack Wayne Tracy. He was a veteran of the US Army,...

Mar 23, 2016

Beverly Jean Roberts, 78, of Huntington, went to take her call as an angel in Heaven on March 23, 2016. She was a loving mother with an incredible sense of humor and her smile and laughter could fill a room with brightness. She loved to read and as an avid reader, read thousands of books. Beverly was also a seamstress...

Mar 22, 2016

Keith B. Ellis, 91, of Huntington, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 22. He was born May 2, 1924 in Chesapeake, Ohio, the son of John Ellis and Anna Moore Ellis. Keith was a highly decorated Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Pendleton Ellis. He is survived by his...

Mar 14, 2016

Belfa "Mimi" Harshbarger, 95, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Midland Meadows Senior Living.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Keith Creasy and Rev. Andy Magnusson officiating.  Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  ...

Mar 9, 2016

Mar 6, 2016

Daniel Gene Perry, 75, of Chesapeake, OH, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, KY.  He was born October 11, 1940 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Walker W. and Sara E. Perry.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Clara Ellen Nelson.  Mr. Perry is survived by his loving...

Mar 6, 2016

Jack David Runyon, 56, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Jack was born in Huntington on May 12, 1959 to Nancy Mays Runyon and the late K. Jack Runyon. Jack worked for his father at Jack's Tile City as a salesman. He was a member of the Elk's Lodge and was an...

Mar 3, 2016

Fredrick (Fred) William Snoddy, Jr., 74, of Huntington, WV, passed away, March 3, in Bluffton, SC. He was a man who believed in God, family, friends, laughter, and love. He was known for his ability to make a stranger smile with his quick humor and infectious laugh. He prided himself in being a husband, father, and friend. Nothing was more...