Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Stephen Allen LeGrand, 70 of Huntington, passed away on July 9, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  Honoring his wishes, Steve will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be Sunday, July 21, 2024 with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and services at 2:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary.

Steve was born September 1, 1953 to the...

Jul 7, 2024

Gail Thornburg, 89, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.  Gail was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma Lewis, but moved to Huntington in her teens and was a graduate of Huntington East High School and Marshall University.  She was married to the love of her life, George Thornburg, for 59...

Jul 4, 2024

The world lost the most amazing young man on July 4, 2024. Braxton McComas was born in Huntington, WV on January 9, 2007 and died on July 4, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Amanda Carter Mercer and Jason Lee McComas; his brothers, Gavin and Thomas Mercer; his paternal grandparents, Debbie and Vince McComas; his maternal grandparents, Lola...

Jul 2, 2024

William Danford (Danny) Egnor, age 82 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on the 2nd day of July, 2024.

Danny was married to Debra Egnor and last resided with his wife at the Woodlands Retirement Community. He was a lifelong Huntingtonian. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, William Danford Egnor, II (Deena) and...

Jul 1, 2024

Dallas Ray Moore, 91, of Huntington, WV, entered the arms of his Savior on July 1, 2024 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.  He was born on September 16, 1932 in Stone Coal, WV, a son of the late Esbon and Lydia Spaulding Moore.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Stella Mae Henson....

Jun 24, 2024

Brent Madison Reed, 63 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born July 11, 1960 in Huntington to Marion "Mort" and Patricia Reed. Madison was the owner of New Earth Resource Company.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Greenbottom Memorial Park.

A...

Jun 19, 2024

Ryan Lewis Click, Sr., of Huntington, WV, passed away at the age of 46 years on June 19, 2024 in Garden City, SC while enjoying a summer vacation with his family. Ryan leaves behind his loving wife, Megan and his two sons, Warren & Ryan Jr.; parents, David and Dolly; sister, Amy (Seth) Clark and nieces, Ashley (Travis Mount)...

Jun 17, 2024

Adrienne Lee Goodwin, 32 of Proctorville, O.H., passed away June 17, 2024. She was born October 9, 1991 in Huntington, W.V. to Grant and Cathy Goodwin.

At a young age she developed a love for theatre and acted in various youth productions. Adrienne graduated from Fairland High School in 2010 with honors where she was the female...

Jun 8, 2024

Melton, Jarred Lee, 36 of Milton, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born July 27, 1987 to the late Larry Alan and Karen Michele (Nesha) Melton.

Jarred is survived by his loving wife, Rachel (Messinger) Melton. They were married on March 21, 2023 in Las Vegas. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph...

Jun 1, 2024

Jeffrey Edward Furbank, 77, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born in Astoria, New York on April 30, 1947, son of the late Edward Harry Furbank and Patricia Caroline Hughes Furbank. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Jeff served our country for 25 years as an officer...

Jun 1, 2024

Marion "Maureen" Patrick Lucas Woosley, 83, of Huntington went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington after a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor David Lemming officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial...

May 29, 2024

Priscilla Carol McCaffery 84, of Huntington, WV, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Scott Duncan officiating.  Service will be live streamed at www.beardmortuary.com. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens....

May 28, 2024

Steven "Steve" M. Bell, 68 from Huntington, W.Va., passed away May 28, 2024 at St. Mary's Medical Center.

He was a 3rd degree Freemason, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Free Runners Masonic Order FRMO 35 Chemical Valley Ruffians as the Chapter Vice President.

Steve was preceded in death by...

May 27, 2024

Jack M. Gillespie, III, 70 of Lesage, W.Va., passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born July 18, 1953 in Huntington to the late Jack M. Gillespie, Jr. and Lois Gillespie.

Jack made his home with his sister in Lesage after the passing of their parents. He was a car...

May 14, 2024

Lelah Ann Nelson, 85 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away May 14, 2024 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born July 19, 1938 in Charleston, WV to the late William and Ardith (Richmond) Cutright.

Lelah was married to her husband, Dr. Joseph Mayo Nelson, for 64 years before his passing in 2021. While Joe was in...

May 6, 2024

Patricia D. Welch, 97 of Proctorville, OH, passed away May 6, 2024 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She was born November 25, 1926 in Huntington to Lewis and Matilda (Nierman) Pollard.

Patricia graduated from Huntington High School. She was married to her loving husband, Robert C. Welch, for over 57 years before his passing in...

Apr 27, 2024

Donna Belle Glover, 98 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Madison Park Healthcare in Huntington. She was born January 18, 1926 in Clendenin, W.Va. to John Mark and Mary Isabelle (Cart) Young.

Donna attended Bridge Elementary School and graduated from Clendenin High School before obtaining her degree at Marshall College (University). She was...

Apr 16, 2024

On April 16, 2024 I lost my dear, sweet mom, Ruth Evelyn Wilson. Mom was born on December 22, 1930 in Lockport, New York to the Rev. John E. Bruce and Lina E. Sullivan Bruce, the 2nd to youngest of 8 children. She has one surviving sibling, her sister Nancy (Don) Duty and one surviving child, Valerie Wilson. She...

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Judith Pinson Sortet, 82, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Monday, April 15th, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  You are invited to join her family in celebrating her remarkable life on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at 1:00 at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Dustin McCune officiating.  The family will receive friends at noon preceding the service.

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Apr 14, 2024

Suzanne High (Spaulding), 92, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Hamlin, WV.  She was born on January 16th, 1932, in Huntington, WV. Suzanne is survived by her daughter, Ginny High, several cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Louie High, her mother, Opal Spaulding, her sisters Therese Tweel, Jackie Brinkerhoff, Sally Shelton, and...