Obituaries

Jul 15, 2016

Jimmy Dale Ross, 79, of Barboursville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016. Born on November 25, 1936 in Huntington, he was a son of the late William Jennings Ross and Glenna Berry Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Ross and his son, Jimmy D. Ross Jr., who passed away on...

Jul 4, 2016

JoAnn Smith Bartram, 82, of Huntington, passed away on Monday, July 4th, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Born June 14, 1934 in Huntington, she was a daughter of the late Ed Smith and Shirley Waller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Scott Bartram; her son, David Meek; sisters, June Smith Leverton...

Jun 23, 2016

John Edward Cooney left his earthly family on Thursday June 23, 2016 to join his heavenly family. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Steve Hamrick and Rev. Bill DeMoss officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. He was born August 21, 1926 in Nashville, TN the son...

Jun 16, 2016

Bradley Allen Evans, 35, of Huntington, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Born October 29, 1980 in Huntington, he was the son of Ronald Brent (Mary) Evans, Sr. and Kathy Wheeler (Jack) Patrick. Though his life was short, Brad lived his life to the fullest. His kind-hearted spirit refused to be defeated despite his disability and he confronted every...

Jun 13, 2016

C. Wayne Manning, 69 of Huntington, WV, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, Huntington with Pastor Don Lohr and Danny McSweeney officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born May 12, 1947 in Winterville, NC,...

Jun 6, 2016

Ruth Madeline Stanley, 86, of Spencer, WV, formerly of Huntington, passed away on June 6, 2016 at the Miletree Health Care Center in Spencer where she had been a resident for the last 5 years. Born October 12, 1929 in Huntington, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Poston and Flossie Holley. Ruth worked in the Baltimore Shipyards as...

Jun 3, 2016

LAURA M. ADKINS DENNISON, 94 of Goodlettsville, Tenn., passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va. Burial will follow in Crook Cemetery, Huntington. She was born December 20, 1921, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William Curtis and Martha L. Jordan...

May 18, 2016

W. Ernest "Ern" Turner, 83 of Huntington, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. Services will be held on Saturday at noon at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Jana Stoner officiating. The family will receive friends after 10:00 a.m. He was born March 5, 1933 in Huntington, WV the son...

May 12, 2016

Jason Allan Petrie, 45, of Huntington, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Born August 24, 1970, he was the son of Penny Dennison and the late Carl Mitchell Petrie. Jason was a well-respected member of the community and was admired by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a loving son, husband,...

May 10, 2016

Virginia Lea "Jenny" McComas, 82 of Huntington, WV passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday at noon at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Steve Hamrick and Rev. Keith Leap officiating. Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born June 14, 1933 in Ramage, WV the daughter...

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