Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Derek Rowland Moore, 36 of Webster Springs, formerly of Huntington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 15, 1987 in Webster Springs to the late David Rowland Moore and Louanne Nistendirk Moore. He was acting president of Webster Woodlands, a West Virginia natural resource company, and enjoyed spending time...

Nov 8, 2023

Gale Neal Goheen, 76 of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Wayne Healthcare Center. He suffered a stroke in March of 2022 and it was his family's hope that he would someday be able to return home. He was born August 2, 1947, in Huntington, WV; son of the late Harry B. Goheen Sr. And Esther...

Nov 3, 2023

Naomi Ruth Dillard, 94, of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House with all six children by her side. Born July 13, 1929, in Logan, WV, Naomi was the eighth child of the late CB and Roxie Avis Ferrell. She was sadly preceded in death by her husband of 49 years,...

Nov 3, 2023

Therman Eugene "Shorty" Chapman 75 of Huntington, WV, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:30 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Jeff Dailey officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, WV. The family will receive friends after 12:30 pm on Wednesday. He...

Oct 30, 2023

John E. Carpenter, 75 of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center. To his two beloved daughters, Melissa Ford of Nome, AK, and Jennifer Carpenter Taylor of Huntington, WV, John was more than just a name. He was their rock, their hero, and their guiding light.

A Funeral Service will...

Oct 19, 2023

"Death is a whole new adventure." -TLP

Tere (Teresa) Lynn Prater Perry, 72, was born in Huntington, WV on June 17, 1951. A loving mother, dedicated worker, and passionate servant of Christ fearlessly and peacefully passed away on October 19, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Preceded in death by her soulmate, Chester Wayne Perry; her...

Oct 16, 2023

Carolyn Jean Sheils, 85 of Miami Springs, FL., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Davontae Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. She was...

Oct 8, 2023

Robert Stephen "Steve"  Murdock, 71 of Ona, WV passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his residence. Services will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Ridgelawn Abbey of Devotion with Pastor Jerry Matt officiating. Burial will follow. He was born December 21, 1951, in Huntington, son of the late Robert Forest and Eloise Roe...

Oct 6, 2023

LINDA McClung CARROLL, 71, of Old Hickory, TN, passed away on October 6, 2023.

She is the daughter of Willis and Marjorie McClung. She is survived by her husband, Steve, sons Andrew (Nicole), Jonathan (Caitlin) and daughter Elizabeth Phillips (Tony), grandsons Elijah and Jonah, her sister Sally Muth (Tom) and her brother Larry McClung (Linda), sister-in-law Christina...

Oct 3, 2023

Donna Lee Secrest, age 67, of LeSage, WV, passed away on October 3, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 10 at 2:00 pm at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

She is survived by her three daughters, Kayla Marie Secrest, Ruby May Griffith, and Autumn Dawn Secrest;...

Sep 29, 2023

Lee Scarberry Cometto, age 93, of Huntington, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2023 at her home.  She was born September 18, 1930 in Huntington to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Day) Leffingwell.  Lee was a loving and devoted wife and homemaker.  She enjoyed serving in churches, especially working with children.

Lee...

Sep 24, 2023

C. E. "Chuck" Romine, Jr.

Charles Everett Romine, Jr., 87, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord just before sundown on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. His family and friends rejoice in his homecoming in the Lord and his entrance to eternal life through Christ's Holy Resurrection.

Chuck was born to Shirley Mae...

Sep 18, 2023

Fannie Marie LeGrand Blake, 92 of Huntington passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in The Village at Riverview.  She was born in Huntington, WV, December 15,1930 to the late Asa A. and Opal Rowsey LeGrand.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Shirley R. Blake, brother and sister-in-law, Asa and Mary LeGrand, sisters and brothers-in-law, Anna...

Sep 16, 2023

Betty Bourne Owens, 93, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 16, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living in Ona, WV after a prolonged illness.  She was born in New Hampshire and her fondest childhood memories were visiting her paternal grandfather's (Bampi) house during the summers.  She met her husband of over 50 years, William T. Owens, Sr., at...

Sep 13, 2023

Rhonda Claudette Hutchison Stone, 70, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister; lately of Matthews, NC formerly of Proctorville/Rome, OH moved peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord during the morning of September 13, 2023. She was born January 4, 1953, in Huntington, WV the daughter of Claude Leland Hutchison and Glenda Mae Ward Hutchison of Proctorville, OH....

Sep 10, 2023

Sharon Lee Ward 92 of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Noha Khoury-Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 -1:00 p.m. on Friday.  She was born...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert Homer "Bob" Beymer, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1928 in Ripley, West Virginia, the youngest of seven children of the late Homer and Ada Thompson Beymer. Self-driven at an early age, he was the starting quarterback of his high school football team, leading scorer on the basketball team,...

Aug 20, 2023

Richard S. Mobayed, of Huntington, WV went to be with his Lord and God on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Woodlands Senior Living. A celebration of life will be conducted on Sunday, August 27th at 3:00 p,m. at Highlawn Presbyterian Church with Pastor Sharon Bell and Pastor Bonnie Boyce officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall...

Aug 16, 2023

Matthew Ryan Norris, 29 of Huntington, WV passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Trent Eastman officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 -1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Matthew was born October 10, 1993, in Huntington. He...

Aug 7, 2023

Rachel Huffman, 80, of Glenwood, WV passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.  A Funeral Service will be held at Guyan Creek Church on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11 AM, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.