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Raphael Santoris Hansford

Raphael Santoris Hansford

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....

John Evron Cook

John Evron Cook

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...

Jack P. Rosenham

Jack P. Rosenham

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,...

Nancy Carrol Knight

Nancy Carrol Knight

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.

Bobby E. Ford

Bobby E. Ford

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...

Ruth D. Mumma

Ruth D. Mumma

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...

Richard Arlen Lane

Richard Arlen Lane

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...

Anna Edith Prichard

Anna Edith Prichard

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

Reaching Out To Those In Connecticut

Reaching Out To Those In Connecticut

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...

Jameson Max Runyon

Jameson Max Runyon

Dec 12, 2012

Jameson Max Runyon, infant son of Mark and Sara Ross Runyon passed away Wednesday December 12, 2012 at Charleston Area Medical Center Women's and Children's Hospital. He was born December 4, 2012 in Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Dr.  Allen Reasons officiating. Private family burial will follow. The...

George Allen Thornburg

George Allen Thornburg

Dec 10, 2012

George Allen Thornburg, 78 of Huntington, WV passed away on Monday December 10, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. He was born July 25, 1934 in LeSage, WV son of the late Owen David Shannon Thornburg and Cesshell Floyd Thornburg. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters; Hester, Mary, Annie and Susie and...

Reva Mason Franze

Reva Mason Franze

Dec 8, 2012

Reva Mason Franze, 88 of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away on Saturday December 8, 2012 in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Dr. John Sauvage and Rev. Ralph Sager officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born December 5, 1924 in Wayne County,...

Maida Jane Smith

Maida Jane Smith

Dec 1, 2012

Maida Jane Swan Smith, 96, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Rome Cemetery in Proctorville, OH. Maida was born November 5, 1916, in...

Fred Clifford Curry

Fred Clifford Curry

Nov 29, 2012

Fred Clifford Curry 86 of Huntington, WV passed away Thursday November 29, 2012 at Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held on Tuesday December 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Rev. Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial will follow. Military services will be conducted by the Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends...

Edward Martin Kowal Jr.

Edward Martin Kowal Jr.

Nov 28, 2012

Edward Martin Kowal Jr., 60 of Huntington, WV, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2012.  He was born on July 11, 1952, a son of the late Edward M. Kowal Sr. and Angela S. Kowal. He leaves behind his loving wife, Leta M. Kowal; two children, Edward M. Kowal III and Anna M. Kowal; one brother, Thaddeus F....

Christie Dawn Evans-Nuce

Christie Dawn Evans-Nuce

Nov 13, 2012

Christie Dawn Evans-Nuce, 39 of Macungie, PA, formerly from Huntington, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00am at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Ron Burnsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. Christie was born on February 3, 1973, daughter of Henry Evans of Huntington, WV and...

Raymond Gillespie Frey

Raymond Gillespie Frey

Nov 8, 2012

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Hazel B. Cole

Hazel B. Cole

Nov 8, 2012

HAZEL COLE, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Thursday November 8, 2012. Services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. She was a retired nursery supervisor for Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Sarah Cole; sister Lucille Hall; brother Herbert...

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