Obituaries

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.

Aug 6, 2023

Jarred David Schultz, 39 of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. A Celebration of His Life will be conducted on Friday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the Delta Hotel, 3551 U.S. Rt. 60 E. Barboursville, followed by a Gathering of Friends and Family Reception from 3:30 – 5:30. Jarred left this world too soon and...

Jul 30, 2023

Gregory Keith Elkins, 61 of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. Burial and Military rites will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. He was born...

Jul 29, 2023

Richard Lloyd Secrest, age 70, of Lesage, WV, passed away in the early hours of the morning on July 29, 2023.  A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Secrest; three daughters, Kayla...

Jul 27, 2023

Catherine Anne Altizer was a caring mother, granddaughter, sister, and friend. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 6th at 2 PM at Beard Mortuary.  She left this world unexpectedly on July 27, 2023 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 49. She was born to Debbie Ballard and Chris (Vickie) Altizer on January 15, 1974 in...

Jul 17, 2023

Kathy Lynn Culp 70 of Huntington, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. She was born May 9, 1953, the daughter of the late...