Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

PATRICIA DECHANTAL VASS, 68, known as Chan, left this world on Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by those she loved most. She was born Nov. 10, 1955 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Charles E. Meadows Sr.  and Patricia Ann Stewart Meadows. Her beautiful spirit will continue to ignite and fuel the many people she touched and the...

Nov 29, 2023

Ernest Bryson "Ernie" Golder, 91 of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at The Village at Riverview, with his family by his side.  He was born October 7, 1932 in Nescopeck, PA to the late Ernest B. Golder and Bessie Hooper Golder.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Golder, of sixty seven years; their son,...

Nov 26, 2023

Katie Moses Goldy 42 of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born May 29, 1981, in Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by her father Jackson Fitzgerald Moses II. She is survived by her husband, Joel Douglas Goldy; daughters, Harper Lee Goldy, Ellie McKinsey Goldy, Mia Moses Goldy and Kya Moses Goldy all...

Nov 25, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" J. McDaniel, 63 of Scottown, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va.  Friends and family are welcome to attend a Graveside Service on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 12:45 pm at Linnville Cemetery in Linnville, OH.

Kenny was born June 10, 1960 in Portland, Oregon to Jim...

Nov 19, 2023

Bryan Edward Salyers, 57 of Huntington, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Cline Rawlins officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. prior to the service. He was born December 20,...

Nov 16, 2023

William Casey "Will" Lockwood, 32, of Huntington, WV passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Expression Church, 115 Cheshire Way, Huntington, WV. Burial will follow in Rosemont Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the church. Will was born...

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...