Harold Russell

June 22, 1938–Jan. 1, 2020

Harold Eugene “Joe” Russell, 81, of Ironton, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, West Virginia.

Mr. Russell was born June 22, 1938, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a son to the late Edward and Edith (Allen) Russell. He is survived by his loving wife, Patty Evans Russell, whom he married Nov. 5, 1976.

Joe attended Green High School and was a United States Army veteran, where he served as a sharpshooter. He retired after 50 plus years as an auto salesman. He was a member of the VFW Post # 8850, and was a former commander of the Honor Guard. He was also a member of Loyal Order of the Moose # 701 and American Legion Post 76 and attended Church of God in Franklin Furnace.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Alan Russell; and grandson, Josh Davis.

He is survived by two sons, Scott Joseph Russell, of Ironton, and Alton Davis, of Beaver; four grandchildren, Brianna Claire Russell, Logan Chase Russell, both of Worthington, Kentucky, Brandon Davis, of Beaver, and Tess Davis, of Jackson; a sister, Betty Jean Bailey of Franklin Furnace; and two brothers, Clifford “Pete” Russell of Ironton, and Edward Russell of Middletown.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 S. Sixth St., Ironton, with Brother Kevin West officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, with military graveside rites provided by VFW Post # 8850. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home on Saturday.

To offer the Russell family condolences, please visit, www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Thomas Knipp

Oct. 23, 1954–Dec. 31, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Knipp, 65, of Waterloo, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at his residence.

Tom was born Oct. 23, 1954, in Ironton, a son to the late Fred C. and Mona (Sturgill) Knipp.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Green Knipp, whom he married Feb. 22, 2002.

Tom was a 1972 graduate of Rock Hill High School and retired from General Mills as a forklift operator.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, David and Donna Knipp; two sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and Garnett Lee and Brenda Hackworth; two sisters-in-law, Glenna Knipp and Elfrieda Knipp and ex-wife, Eva Ann Knipp.

In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by two sons, T.J. (Stephanie) Knipp and Billy (Brittany) Knipp; daughter, Missy (Jeremy Sanders) Knipp; step-daughter, Aimee (Jason Cordle) Newsom; ten grandchildren, Seth Fosson, Gage Cordle, Uriah Meadows, Daizy Meadows, Easton Cordle, Rylen Knipp, Chloe Knipp, Charley Cordle, Peyton Sanders and Jeremiah Sanders; siblings, Calvin (Arnetta) Knipp, Homer Knipp, Fred (Karen) Knipp, Peggy (Ed) Hill, Glenna (Wally) Rice, Alva (Carol) Knipp, Tim (Carolyn) Knipp, Phil (Jane) Knipp, Debra Barton, Sabra (Tracey) Steele, Jean Knipp, Jane (Bud) Whitt and Jimmy (Betty) Knipp; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh Street, Ironton, with Pastor Danny Pancake officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 5–7 p.m. at the funeral home.

To offer the Knipp family online condolences, please visit, www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Casey Adkins

Casey Lee Adkins, 31, of Proctorville, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Brandie Cook

Brandie M. Cook, 39, of Gallipolis, died Monday Dec. 30, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia.

She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Williams.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com

Paul Ward Jr.

Paul Wilson Ward Jr., 80, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, West Virginia. No services will be held.

Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Mary Stambaugh

March 9, 1933– Jan. 1, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Stambaugh, 86, died Jan. 1, 2020, at Community Hospice of Ashland.

She was born March 9, 1933 to the late Ottis and Theresa Hass Patton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel E. Stambaugh; and son, Mark Stambaugh

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ironton. She is survived by sons, Robert Patton Stambaugh, Joe (Theresa) Stambaugh, and Paul Stambaugh; daughter-in-law, Belinda Stambaugh; grandchildren, Trey, Tori, Kathy, Chris, Phillip, Josh, Kelly, Nicholas, and Samatha; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home Monday, 10–11:30 a.m. Funeral will be Monday at St. Joseph Church at noon, with Father David Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of Ashland 1480 Carter Ave., Ashland, Kentucky 41101 or The Parish Life Center 905 S. Fifth 5th St. Ironton, Ohio.

David Williams

David Gregory Williams, 57, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 at home.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Transformation Community Church, 1201 Madison Ave., Huntington, West Virginia, by Rev. Deb Winters. The family will receive friends 10–11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church.

Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.   

Charles Watson

Charles Capper Watson, 76, of South Point, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia.

Funeral service were Tuesday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, with Pastor Tony Schneider officiating.

Private burial took place in Perkins Ridge Cemetery, Willow Wood.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Sara Smith

Sara Nicole Smith, 28, of Huntington, West Virginia, died Saturday Dec. 28, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Medical Center, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Funeral service will be 6 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.

Nakita Norris

Nakita Norris, 32, of Ironton, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

He is survived by his fiancée, Caitlin Depriest.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Dawson Bryant High School, Coal Grove. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Burlington. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service at the high school. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Contributions may be made to Slack and Wallace Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Martha Collins

Martha Kay Collins, 55, of Crown City, died Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 in Cabell Huntington Hospital Huntington, West Virginia.

She is survived by her husband, Chester Ray Collins.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Entombment will be in the Thoman Private family mausoleum on their farm. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home on Sunday.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com

Allen Bruce

Allen Bruce, 53, of Ironton, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

Services will be held at a later date at the family and friends’ convenience. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Contributions may be made to Slack and Wallace Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.

Brenda Littlejohn

Brenda Gail Littlejohn, 44, of Coal Grove, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Kentucky.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Spencer.

Funeral service will be 11a.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. Seventh St., Ironton. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday until time of the service at the funeral home.

To offer the Littlejohn family condolences, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net