Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

David Michael Tackett, 74 of Chesapeake, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at 26th Street Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Arthur officiating. Burial and military rites will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 – 9:00...

Mar 23, 2023

Ruth Irene Caraway Morris, 105 of Huntington, West Virginia went to be with her husband, Charles B. Morris, Jr. the love of her life for 55 years, in heaven on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Woodmere Abbey of Peace with Rev. Davontae Edwards officiating. Ruth was born on December 23, 1917,...

Mar 23, 2023

Joshua Floyd Loftis, 34 of Huntington, WV passed away on March 23, 2023.  A celebration of life service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Dennis Morrello officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.  He was born December 22, 1988 at Huntington, WV, a son of James Thomas...

Mar 23, 2023

Alice Kay Dempsey 69, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Services will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Allen Stewart officiating.  A visitation will be held two hours prior to funeral services at the funeral home. She was born August 2, 1953, in Huntington, WV daughter...

Mar 16, 2023

Raymond Lynn Hampton, II, 83 of Huntington, WV passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington.  He was born January 10, 1940 at Huntington, a son of the late Raymond Lynn and Vera Howell Hampton.  Raymond retired as an attorney from the Huntington VA Medical Center. He was a member of the Johnson Memorial United Methodist...

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. John Kavanaugh Bush, 73 of Huntington, WV, formerly of Mechanicsville, MD was called home to eternal rest on February 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born on February 25, 1949 to the late Mr. Andrew Bush and Ms. Bernadine Dent. John was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School System, where later in his life he...

Feb 17, 2023

Jack Lee Carpenter, 82, beloved husband of Shirley Edwards Carpenter passed away at home on February 17, 2023.  Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023 at Beard Mortuary with Pastor David Lemming officiating.  Burial will follow in Culloden Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Monday.  He was born July 8,...

Feb 7, 2023

Geraldine "Geri" Wilisch, 80 of Huntington, WV passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Huntington Health and Rehab Center.  Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at Beard Mortuary with Bishop Edwin Harper officiating.  Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 4 to 6 Thursday evening at the funeral...

Feb 6, 2023

On February 6, 2023, Tara Sunnette Kellam, beloved daughter, sister, and friend passed away. She was 50 years old. Tara Sunnette, a Marshall University graduate, was employed at Woodlands Retirement Community where she enjoyed spending time with and supporting the residents.  Tara Sunnette also loved reading, the 80's, watching old movies, organizing and all things blue. She is survived...

Feb 4, 2023

Nancy Chapman, formerly of Proctorville, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023.  She was born Nancy Rosetta Murphy on October 10, 1947, to her late parents Reverend Emmitt Murphy and Carrie Ruth (Fraley) Murphy. She is proceeded in death by her husband Earl Donald Chapman, son Paul Chapman, and sisters Brenda Meade and Donna...

Feb 3, 2023

Kerry Ann Hollingsworth, 48 of Prichard, WV passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 8, 1974 at Louisa, KY, the daughter of Janet Kingsmore Beckelheimer and the late David Kearns.  Kerry loved listening to all different kinds of music, singing and gardening, but more than anything, she loved talking about and spending time...

Feb 1, 2023

"Sue" Elma Jean Taylor, 75 of Huntington, WV passed away Wednesday, February 01, 2023 at CAMC Hospice House, Charleston, WV.  Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Tim Porter officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.  She was born June 28, 1947...

Jan 29, 2023

Robert Killgore Steele, 90, Of Huntington, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 surrounded by his family at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Tim Yates and Bill Blankenship officiating. Burial and Military Rites will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. He was born July 7,...

Jan 23, 2023

Andrew Dee Earles, 69, of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, January 23 at St. Mary's Medical Center.  He was born January 28, 1953,in Huntington the son of the late Leon and Kathlene Hunt Earles.

Andy was a Navy Veteran and proud to have served on nuclear submarines as Chief Petty Officer.  He enjoyed sharing stories of the...

Jan 21, 2023

Tressa Jean "Jeannie" Dennison Banaei, 69 of Chesapeake, OH passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. She was born January 12, 1954, in Huntington, WV the daughter of the...

Jan 20, 2023

George Carl Lambros, Sr of Huntington, West Virginia, died on Friday, January 20, 2023. The son of Nick & Elizabeth Lambros, George was born on December 12, 1929, in Huntington, West Virgina. He attended Cammack Junior High and Huntington High School. After attending University of Kentucky playing basketball for the wildcats, George eventually graduated from Marshall University. George joined...

Jan 14, 2023

Patricia Sue Runnels Vickers, 82 of Huntington, WV went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at New Baptist Church, 610 28th Street, Huntington with Robert Andre Runnels and Pastor Trent Eastman officiating.  She was born October 6, 1940, at Huntington, the daughter...

Jan 13, 2023

Samantha Jane Sperry-White, 50 of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. David Lemming officiating.  The family will receive friends after 5:00 p.m. She was born June 25, 1972, in Huntington, WV the...

Jan 9, 2023

A tribute is not available at this time for Norman Jesse Allred. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 8, 2023

Sara Louise Maxwell Cazad, 88 went to be with the Lord and loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Burial will follow.

She was born May 29, 1934, in Atlanta Ga., the daughter of the late Leonard J. and...