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Lucille Anna (Sams)  Hefner

Lucille Anna (Sams) Hefner

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...

Ralph R. Sayers

Ralph R. Sayers

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...

Rev. Neal Austen Koch

Rev. Neal Austen Koch

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...

Donna B. (Burnley)  Mccoy

Donna B. (Burnley) Mccoy

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...

Paul E. Brooks

Paul E. Brooks

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...

Karen Lee (Kennedy)  Treadway

Karen Lee (Kennedy) Treadway

May 7, 2025

Karen Lee Treadway, 71 of Ona, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1953 in Oak Hill, WV to the late Jimmy Lee and Betty Jo (Miller) Kennedy. On January 27, 1975 she married Rickey Allen Treadway in Oak Hill.

Karen was a member of Huntington First...

Jane Ann (Clatworthy)  Fletcher

Jane Ann (Clatworthy) Fletcher

Apr 30, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jane A. Fletcher, age 88, of Huntington, WV, on April 30th, 2025 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Jane was born in Kathryn, WV, and was the cherished daughter of John William Clatworthy and Clorie Alice Martin Clatworthy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Fletcher...

Barbara Ann (Mcconnell)  Bias

Barbara Ann (Mcconnell) Bias

Apr 1, 2025

Barbara Ann Bias, 87 of Branchland, WV, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born August 16, 1937 in Huntington.

Per her wishes, no public services will be held. A full obituary will be posted here shortly, so please check back soon and leave an online condolence for Barbara's family on her tribute wall.

Mary Jane (Shields)  Miller

Mary Jane (Shields) Miller

Mar 22, 2025

Mary Jane Miller, 88 of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord March 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Miller. She is survived by one loving daughter, Roma Kay (James) Delawder of Fortson, GA; one son, Lawrence Michael (Dina) Miller of Huntington; honorary son, Tommy Lee Hatten of Huntington; granddaughter, Melissa Tyree; great...

Marilyn Ruth (Stewart)  Johnson

Marilyn Ruth (Stewart) Johnson

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marilyn Ruth Johnson (Stewart) on March 20, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born on May 11, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, Marilyn dedicated her life to serving others with unwavering commitment.

Throughout her remarkable journey, Marilyn supported her husband, Dr. Milan H. Johnson, in his pastoral ministry...

Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Emm)  Geswein

Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Emm) Geswein

Mar 20, 2025

Geswein, Rebecca "Becky" Ann, 89 of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1935 in Huntington to the late C.J. and Rebecca Emm.

Becky married Clarence Geswein on February 4, 1961 in Huntington and they enjoyed many wonderful years together before his passing in 2021. She...

Tammy Lynn (Miller)  Hapney

Tammy Lynn (Miller) Hapney

Mar 14, 2025

Tammy Lynn Hapney, 59 of Huntington, WV, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1965, in Huntington, the youngest child of the late Fred Morrison and Hazel (Wray) Miller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Lilly Ross, Ella McConnell, Barbara Blevins...

Peggy Ann (Ward)  Crutchfield

Peggy Ann (Ward) Crutchfield

Mar 14, 2025

Peggy Ann Ward Crutchfield 94 of Huntington, WV., daughter of the late Russell and Roma Ward passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. Peggy was born on August 23, 1930, in Hellier, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Crutchfield, her daughter, Nancy Crutchfield Dixon, brother, Charles Ward and a sister Betty...

Mary Emily (Drown)  Lafon

Mary Emily (Drown) Lafon

Mar 8, 2025

Mary Emily Lafon, 76 of Huntington, WV, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home. She was born March 10, 1948 in Huntington to the late Kent and Emily Drown (Keyser). Mary graduated from Huntington East High School in 1966  and went on to get her Master's Degree from Marshall University. She taught for many years at Salt...

Jean Ann (Canterbury)  Rogers

Jean Ann (Canterbury) Rogers

Mar 5, 2025

Jean Ann Rogers, 88, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Wyngate Senior Living. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 11:30 a.m. She was born July 14, 1936, in Huntington, the daughter...

Linda Lou (Ours)  Wright

Linda Lou (Ours) Wright

Mar 3, 2025

Linda Lou Ours Wright, 84, of Huntington, WV and Hollywood, FL passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Gerald Eli Ours and Mary Louise Ours (McDade) of Huntington. Linda loved her parents and had wonderful memories of growing up on a farm with her mom and Aunts while her dad was in...

Lois Lee Hill

Lois Lee Hill

Mar 3, 2025

Lois Hurley Hill, 89, formerly of South Williamson, Kentucky, died on March 3, 2025, at The Village of Riverview in Barboursville, WV.

She was born on December 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Jerry and Maxine Hurley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie C. Hill; her siblings Elsie Francis, Edith Felty, Margaret Stollings,...

Harry Alan Harmon

Harry Alan Harmon

Feb 28, 2025

Harry Alan Harmon, 71 of Huntington, WV, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born May 5, 1953 in Huntington to the late Jasper F. (Jack) and Judith Harmon. He is survived by his wife of 45 1/2 years, Chari; his beloved son, Adam, whom he loved dearly and granddaughter, Parker Jade. He was preceded in death by...

Charlotte Hendrick Gabbert

Charlotte Hendrick Gabbert

Feb 21, 2025

Charlotte Hendrick Gabbert, 80 of St. Augustine, FL formerly of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 1:00 on Saturday. She was born January 6, 1945, in...

William E. Ross, Sr.

William E. Ross, Sr.

Feb 21, 2025

William E. Ross, Sr., 80 of Huntington, WV, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 in Huntington. He was born December 10, 1944 in Huntington to the late Jesse Hugh and Ruth Mae Ross.

William enjoyed sitting on the porch, drinking coffee and talking to friends and family. He also enjoyed playing bingo, especially at Redmen Bingo Hall....

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