BRENDA ROSE NOWLIN, 42, of Huntington, died Feb. 24. Private family services will be held. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
CYNTHIA JEAN SAYRE BAILEY, 82, of Kenova, W.Va., passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at her residence. Graveside service will be conducted at noon Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. She was born September 13, 1938, in Huntington, a daugh…
HAROLD CLYDE DINGESS, 69, of Harts, W.Va., husband of Delores Dingess, died Feb. 26 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Graveside service will be noon Tuesday at Dingess Family Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Evans Funeral Home Chapel.
JAMES RAY NAPIER, 39, of Huntington, died Feb. 21. Private family services will be held. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN JAY JONES, 69, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Karen Jean Jones; son, Jonathon Brock Jones; a special nephew, Forrest Butch Adkins, who was like his brother; and a host of nieces, grand-nieces and nephews. He was preced…
K.C. COLSTON, 55, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born December 17, 1965, to the late Kenny and Connie Colston. K.C. was a graduate of Hurricane High School, Class of 1984, and was a retired welder from AEP. He is survived by his daughter, Cassidy Col…
MACIL DONNIE KIRK, 80, of Lesage, widow of Morris Kirk, died Feb. 27 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Arrangements are incomplete at Chapman’s Mortuary.
NICHOLAS WILLIAM CHAPUT, 62, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Nick was a 1976 graduate of Huntington East High School and a 1979 graduate of Marshall University. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Frances Chaput of Jackso…
PAMELA LYNN SMITH, 59, of Branchland, W.Va., died Feb. 24. Funeral service will be noon Wednesday at Koontz Funeral Home; interment at Franklin Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
TERRY DIAMOND ELSWICK, 61, of Huntington, brother of Brenda Board and Gregory Carter, died Feb. 11 at home. A celebration of life visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. March 1 at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
THELMA JEAN SMITH ROSWALL, 79, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. She was born September 15, 1941, in Lundale, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harmon and Nora Merritt Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death…
VIRGINIA “GINNY” L. LUCAS. On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the age of 96, Ginny passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Lonnie Lucas, loving mother of Thomas Lee (Shelly Huss) Lucas; devoted grandmother of Brittni Leigh (Tyler) Bow…
WILLIAM “BILL” DUNCAN STARK, 89, of Huntington, died peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Bill lived life to its fullest and will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eleanor “Dean” Stark (Huntington); his chil…
Saturday, February 27, 2021
AMOS KELLEY MAYNARD, 89, of Ceredo, W.Va., peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, W.Va., on Sunday, February 28, at 2 p.m. with Roger Maynard and Tommy Damron officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, K…
BRENDON TYLER SPEARS, 35, of Huntington, died Feb. 24. Services will be private. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
CAROLYN McGRANAHAN, 56, of Urbana, Ohio, wife of Eddie McGranahan, died Feb. 21 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is assisting with local arrangements.
FREDERICK LEE “FRED” LUNSFORD, 86, of Ona, W.Va., born October 10, 1934, in Milton, passed into eternal life on February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Louise Lunsford, brother, Gail Lunsford, daughter, Melanie Spencer, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and frien…
JAMES RAY NAPIER, 39, of Huntington, died Feb. 21. No services will be held. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
JOHN JAY JONES, 69, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Karen Jean Jones; son, Jonathon Brock Jones; a special nephew, Forrest Butch Adkins, who was like his brother; and a host of nieces, grand-nieces and nephews. He was preced…
MARTHA MATTIE FLOYD, 31, of Huntington, daughter of Jon Floyd, died Feb. 11 at home. There will be no services at this time. Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting the family. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
RUSSELL BERT BELKNAP, 70, of Burnsville, W.Va., died Feb. 25. Private family services will be held at a later date. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Friday, February 26, 2021
AMOS KELLEY MAYNARD, 89, of Ceredo, died Feb. 21. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne; burial following in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova.
ARTHUR JOSEPH “JOE” SORTET III, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Dustin McCune officiating. Online streaming may be…
FREDERICK LEE “FRED” LUNSFORD, 86, of Ona, W.Va., born October 10, 1934, in Milton, passed into eternal life on February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis and Louise Lunsford, brother, Gail Lunsford, daughter, Melanie Spencer, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and frien…
JAMES RAY NAPIER, 39, of Huntington, died Feb. 21 in Huntington. Arrangements are incomplete at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
JUNE KARR, 90, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at Heritage Center, Huntington, W.Va. June was born in Idamay, W.Va., on April 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Michael and Violet Lombardo. June was an avid bridge club member and a faithful member of Sacred Heart C…
KERMIT SAWYERS III, 50, of Huntington, died Feb. 23. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be one hour before service Saturday. www.ehallfunrealhome.com.
PAUL WESLEY ROWE, 74, of Kenova, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in Hillcrest Health Care Center, Danville, W.Va. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Jimmy Varney officiating. Burial will be in Forest La…
ROBERT ALAN ARNOLDT, 49, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Arnoldt. Robby is survived by his mother and stepfather, Gladys and John Roush; wife, Heather Goodman Arnoldt; three children, Kyra, Bryson and Kayden; sisters, To…
ROGER HUGH CHRISTIAN, 66, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Steve Sullivan. Burial following in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He was born May 5…
THELMA JEAN SMITH ROSWALL, 79, of Huntington, widow of Gilbert “Buddy” Roswall, died Feb. 23 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. There will be no public services at this time and interment will be private. Arrangements at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. www.hensona…
THELMA “TIMMIE” RITCHIE MAYNARD, 92, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. She was born May 31, 1928, in Chattaroy, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth Davis Ritchie. She was also preceded in death by …
Thursday, February 25, 2021
ARTHUR DAMRON, 81, of Dunlow, companion of Betty Humphrey, died Feb. 21 at home. He retired from Peabody Coal Company. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Sam Damron Cemetery. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.
ARTHUR JOSEPH SORTET III, 80, of Huntington, husband of Dr. Judith Pinson Sortet, died Feb. 11 in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was a professional engineer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at Beard Mortuary. Online streaming may be viewed on the Beard Mortuary Fa…
CALVIN R. McDANIEL, 83, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Feb. 22 at home. The March 1 service will be private at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant. Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, is in charge of arrangements.
DOROTHY “BETTY” HARPER, 83, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Feb. 16 at home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant; a nurse honor service will be included. Visitation will be two hours before service at the funeral home.
JAMES HAROLD WHITT, 75, of Culloden, died Feb. 23. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va. Burial will be in the Lucas Family Cemetery, Culloden. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. www.handleyfh.com.
JUANITA JOYCE STEELE, 80, of Huntington, formerly of East Lynn, widow of Curtis Steele, died Feb. 14 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was a homemaker. Private services will be held for the family. Arrangements are with Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne.
JUNE LOUISE KARR, 90, of Huntington, widow of Walter Karr, died Feb. 22 in Heritage Health Center, Huntington. She was an office manager with Huntington Steel. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery…
LANETTE NOLES PIKE, 85, of Huntington, died Feb. 19 in Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center. Private services will be held for the family. Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.
RACHEL DIANE WEARS, 43, of Southside, W.Va., died Feb. 17 at home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Burial following in Henderson (W.Va.) Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before service at the funeral home.
RICHARD WOODROW WILSON SYDNOR JR., 81, of Huntington, husband of Stephanie Sydnor, died Feb. 11 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Burial will take place at a later date. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, is assisting his family. www.hensonandkitchen.com.
ROGER HUGH CHRISTIAN, 66, of Wayne, husband of Judy Russell Christian, died Feb. 20 at home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne. He retired from the West Virginia Division of Highways as a truck driver. Visi…
STEPHEN LAMB, 80, of Athens, Ga., formerly of Huntington, widower of Alice J. Lamb, died Feb. 20 in Athens. He retired from Special Metals. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Huntington; burial following in Rome Proctorville Cemetery. The service will be l…
THELMA JEAN SMITH ROSWALL, 79, of Huntington, widow of Gilbert “Buddy” Roswall, died Feb. 23 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. www.hensonandkitchen.com.
VIOLET ELLEN ABSHIRE JARRELL CLAY, 93, of Scott Depot, W.Va., wife of Harley Bernard Clay, died Feb. 23. Funeral service will be noon March 1 at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.Va. Visitation will be 30 minutes before service at the funeral home.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
BONITA “BONNIE” PEARL MULLINS, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at her residence. Bonnie was born August 1, 1943, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ralph and Deloris Perdue Akers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lod…
EDWARD “ED” RAY GILKERSON, 78, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Graveside service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Prichard with Brother Roy Akers officiating. He was bor…
FLOYD LEE TOTTINGHAM, 73, of Hamlin, W.Va., companion of Dianna Kay Osredkar, died Feb. 15. He retired from Dynamics Corp. There will be no service and he will be cremated at his request. Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, is in charge of arrangements.
HARRY RONALD HIXENBAUGH, 83, of Milton, W.Va., passed away February 21, 2021, at home. He was born October 14, 1937, in Uniontown, Pa., a son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Woisnet Hixenbaugh. Harry retired from Supervalu and currently worked at Autozone in Barboursville, W.Va. He was also a…
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