Obituaries

Feb 4, 2013

DANNY RAY HANNA, 64, of Chapmanville passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1948 in Cabell County, a son of the late Motto Hanna and Ruby Scarberry Hanna who survives. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by sisters, Geneva Hanna and Donna Carter. In addition to...

Feb 2, 2013

HOWARD "BUDGIE" LAWSON, 80, passed away in the arms of Jesus, to his final resting place on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was born in Huntington on February 15, 1932 to the late Murlie and Roma Lawson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his older brother, Roma Lawson Jr. Budgie was married to Freida (Childers)...

Jan 28, 2013

OLIVER COLLINS, 85, of Barboursville passed away on Monday at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on December 15, 1927 in McVeigh, KY, a son of the late John and Burnice Chafin Collins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph and Franklin Collins. He is survived by daughters, Linda (Sergio) Rodriguez and Sandra...

Jan 22, 2013

LEONARD PAUL WETHERHOLT, 79, of Huntington passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on April 7, 1933 in Milton, a son of the late William and Mary Dial Wetherholt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. He is survived by daughters, Karen (Tony)...

Jan 21, 2013

DAVID LEE BROWNING, 65, of Huntington, died Jan. 21, 2013, at the VA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer D. and Ethel Bartram Browning; and a brother, Verlin Ray Browning. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Hartman; a son, Joseph Browning; 5 grandchildren; and a sister, Joanne Browning Legge. He was a U.S. Army...

Jan 19, 2013

HELEN NANCE BOWMAN, 94, of Lesage, widow of Irvin Bowman, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born on May 5, 1918 in Cabell County.  In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Nance Hicks. She is survived by sons, Kenneth and Byron Bowman of Lesage and daughter Jacqueline...

Jan 17, 2013

BELVA LEE WALLS age 87 of Proctorville, OH passed away on Thursday January 17, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center.  Services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Rome Cemetery Mausoleum with Rev. Bethel Wall officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends after 12:30 at the Mausoleum. She was born March 23, 1925 in Salt Rock,...

Jan 16, 2013

Jan 13, 2013

Beloved husband and brother, RONALD HANSFORD ELKINS, 67, of Huntington, husband of Linda Walls Elkins passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on July 11, 1945 in Cabell County, a son of the late David and Ivory Walls Elkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers...

Jan 9, 2013

No services or visitation

Jan 9, 2013

Raphael "Ray" Santoris Hansford, 82, of Elkins, WV, husband of Shirley Ann Clark Hansford, joined his family in heaven on January 9th 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  He was born on April 15th 1930 in Elkins, the son of the late Wickham and Minnie Pudder Hansford.  In addition to his wife he is survived by his faithful companion SGT Mojo....

Jan 4, 2013

JOHN EVRON COOK of Huntington, WV died January 4, 2013. Graveside services will be conducted at Woodmere Memorial Park Abbey of Remembrance, Huntington, on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Dan A. Hogan officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation. Friends may arrive at the Abbey from 1:30 pm until time of the service. John...

Jan 3, 2013

JACK P. ROSENHAM, 85, of Huntington, widower of Bettie Hollandsworth Rosenham, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin-Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was born on May 16, 1927 in Huntington, a son of the late Clement and Charlotte Pollock Rosenham. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...

Jan 1, 2013

NANCY CARROL KNIGHT, 90, of Huntington, widow of Clyde E. Knight, died Jan. 1 at home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation 30 minutes before service at the cemetery. Arrangements by Beard Mortuary, Huntington.

Jan 1, 2013

Dec 22, 2012

BOBBY E. FORD, 79, of Huntington, husband of Belinda Ford, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born on January 11, 1933 in the Washington, D.C / Virginia area. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their children, Nikki (Chris) Dever of IL, Melanie (Wayne) Smith of Huntington, Amy (Gene) McPherson of...

Dec 21, 2012

RUTH D. MUMMA, 98, of the Woodlands, widow of George Mumma, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin-Jones Hospice House in Huntington. She was born on April 5, 1914 in Millville, PA, daughter of the late Willis Munro and Bessie Evans DeMott. In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by...

Dec 19, 2012

RICHARD ARLEN LANE, 78, of Huntington, husband of Janice Stoler Lane, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. He was born on March 3, 1934 in Cabell County, a son of the late Cecil and Olive Hall Lane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Lane Jr. In addition to his wife he...

Dec 19, 2012

ANNA EDITH PRICHARD, 88, of Barboursville, widow of Edward Prichard, passed away on Wednesday at Heartland of Riverview in South Point, OH. In accordance with Mrs. Prichard's wishes, there will be no service or visitation. Beard Mortuary is assisting the family. www.beardmortuary.com

Dec 14, 2012

In the wake of the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut we have created this space for our community to express their sympathies and support to thoes affected by this senseless tragedy. A printed book and cards will also be available at Beard Mortuary. The cards and book will be sent to the school after the New...