Obituaries

Oct 9, 2021

Charles David Whitt, 76 of Pliny, WV passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Huntington Health and Rehab. He was born January 19, 1945, in Mason County, WV the son of the late Charles Andrew and Bessie Wray Whitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Lou Hall and a brother,...

Oct 5, 2021

Patsy Ruth Brangham, Born August 29, 1933 in Huntington WV. She Married James Waldie Brangham and has two Daughters Cathe (Don) Tenorio and Candi (David) Elm.

She has 5 Grandchildren, Donny (Reyna), Jamie, Ryan, Corey, and Sydney, and two Great Grandchildren Levi and Luca.

Patsy resided in Indio, Ca, and is preceded in death by...

Sep 25, 2021

On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Ashlie Dawn Evans, 40, of Proctorville, Ohio passed from the arms of her loving family to the arms of her loving God. And as she passed, she took a piece of each of our hearts with her. She was born October 8, 1980 in Huntington, WV, a daughter of Larry David Evans Jr. and...

Sep 21, 2021

Swanson G. "Robbie" Roberts, 95 years young, passed away on September 21, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Amy Hope Douthat Roberts for over 69 years. He is survived by his children, Kathryn Roberts Copley of Huntington and Stephen G. Roberts (Anne) of Charleston, WV; five granddaughters, Kathryn "Rynnie" Ross Cotter (Scott) of Bethesda, MD, Katelyn...

Sep 19, 2021

Tuesday Rayne Shannon, 18 months old, of Nitro, WV. Was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The family will celebrate the life of Tuesday on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends after 10:30 a.m. She was the beloved daughter of Roderick Shannon of Beckley, WV and Montana...

Sep 16, 2021

Rachael Lucille Fowler 53 of Huntington, WV passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born February 16, 1968, in Huntington, WV the daughter of the late, John Quincey and Montella Hope Tate Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Hanif and brothers, Richard Hudson Dotson...

Sep 16, 2021

Elizabeth Jane Beard Tyree, 99 Went to be with our Lord on Thursday September 16 2021, She died peacefully at her home at the Woodlands where she had been a resident for the last 11 years.

Jane was the daughter of the late Gilbert N. and Fern Whitehead Beard. She graduated from South Point HS where she...

Sep 15, 2021

Kathleen Joan Maynard, 85, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 15, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1936 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Denis & Ann (Nairn) McGinity. Kathy is preceded in death by her former husbands, Daniel T. Maynard of thirty-three years and...

Sep 10, 2021

James Richard "Rick" Holt Jr. 70 of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Sept 15th at 1:00 PM at Beard Mortuary with Father Mark Goldman officiating. Entombment and Military rites will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at Beard Mortuary.  ...

Sep 8, 2021

Gwendolyn Sue Poston, 83 of Huntington, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor David Smith and Pastor Noah Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....

Sep 1, 2021

Eula Lorena Woods, 93 of Alpharetta, GA formerly of Huntington, WV., passed away on Wednesday,   September 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Greg Creasy officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on...

Aug 29, 2021

Rev. Keith Leap died at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. Following a long period of illness and the trials of infirmity, he passed from this life into the presence of the God whom he had served diligently for decades.

He was born in Huntington WV on December 10, 1942 to Bertie Messinger Leap and Willis Ivan...

Aug 26, 2021

William Worthy "Bill" Crum, 88 of Huntington, WV passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his residence. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Beard Mortuary, by his daughter and grandson. Burial and military rites will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after 10:00 a.m. He...

Aug 25, 2021

Wilna Ruth Edmonds, 85 of Huntington, WV passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St. Mary's Medical Center. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Monday at 3:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Zalonko, her husband, Robert Edmonds, a son, Richard Zalonko and a great-grandson, Alex...

Jul 29, 2021

Gilbert Sonny Knight Jr., 75 0f Lesage, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00. The service will be streamed on Beard Mortuary Facebook page....

Jul 27, 2021

Joy Dell Qualls, 85 of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Tim Yates officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 11:00 a.m. She was born August 13,...

Jul 17, 2021

Jean Kipp Dean of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Madison Park Healthcare. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Joe Kenaston and Rev. Teresa Deane officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 2:00 on Friday. Jean was born in London, England...

Jun 18, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Arigan, 91, of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Heartland of Riverview. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 23 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Paul Yeunger officiating. The family will receive friends after 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow the service at...

Jun 17, 2021

Gerald Mason "Jerry" Adkins, 79, of Proctorville, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends after 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born May 28, 1942, in Huntington, WV the son of the...

Jun 15, 2021

Wanda Faye Spurlock, 92 of Lesage, WV passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Staunton Street Apostolic Life Cathedral with Pastor Edwin S. Harper officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the church. Burial will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m....