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Ernie Ritchie Obituary

MR. ERNIE RITCHIE, 81, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Williamson, WV, husband of Charlene Leonard Ritchie passed away, Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Harmony United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. He has been a licensed Embalmer and Funeral director with Chapman's Mortuary since 1977. In lieu of flowers, donations to may be made to Harmony United Methodist Church Building Fund in Ernie's name. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be sent www.chapmans-mortuary.com.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 6, 2026.

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