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Barbara Brown Lett, who loved being the Nana of eight grandchildren and a friend to all, departed her loving family on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born in Middletown, OH, on August 2, 1944, to Laura Virginia Faulks Brown and Joseph Rainard Brown.  Barbara was the wife of Walter "Pineapple" Lett, mother to Laura Bischoff-Warfield and Andrew Lett, and grandmother to Baera Bischoff, Bo Bischoff, Brady Bischoff, Blair Warfield, Barclay Warfield, Annabelle Lett, Rosalee...

Norma Christine Wilburn, 83, of Huntington, WV, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born September 16, 1938, in Vulcan, WV daughter of the late Clifford L. and Mildred Bennett Estep. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George E. Wilburn, a son Robert E. Casebolt, II, grandson, Robert E. Casebolt, III, brother, Peter Estep and sister, Ruby Dotson. She was a faithful member of Seventh Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

David Vernon Reynolds, 69 of Lesage, WV went to be with our Lord and Savior in Heaven. Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Edwin S. Harper and Pastor Gordon Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 1:00 at Beard Mortuary. He was born May 4, 1953, in Huntington, WV son of the late Douglas Vernon and...

Virginia Holley Sims, 82 of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Harbour Health Care of Ironton. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Elmer Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 12:00 p.m. She was born May 19, 1940, in Wellston, OH, daughter of the late Harry and Virginia Holley Sims Carney.  She was also preceded in death by a precious beloved...

Avonna Harper Watson, 79 of Barboursville, WV passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was born September 14, 1942, in Huntington, the daughter of the late Dan and Mildred Withers Harper of Willoughby, OH. She Graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and Marshall University. She was employed by St. Mary’ s Hospital and the Cabell County Board of Education as a School Nurse (30yrs.). Avonna was active in the community and served as the President of Barboursville Junior...

Kathryn Spurlock Fabry, 95, of Culloden, died August 25, 2022 and because of God’s abundant grace, was welcomed to her eternal home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert, her parents, Homer and Allie Spurlock, brothers Howard, Mike, and Bill, and sisters Wilma, Margie, and Dortha. She was the last surviving member of her generation in both the Fabry and Spurlock families. She is survived by her three sons, John (Kim), David (Susan), and Chris (Andrea), ten...

Hossein Sakhai, MD, age 91, currently from Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on August 22, 2022.  He would say he was in his 92nd year.  He was a loving father of five children, a most fine example of dedication and hard work, a devoted physician, and a unifying force for his family.  He was an incredibly energetic person even into this 92nd year and led a life that was unparalleled in achievement and determination.  He was a...

Osborn Bruce Reed 86 of Glenwood, WV went to his heavenly home on August 21, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, WV. He is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Willa Faye Nance Reed and brother Larry Allen (Druanne) Reed. He is survived by a loving niece and nephew, Dreama Faye and Roger Lee Powell, two great-nephews, whom he made laugh so hard many times over the years with his funny sense of humor, Roger Brandon (Corine) Powell and Dr. Bretton Lee Powell, his sister...

Rebecca Green Ross passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her residence in Huntington, West Virginia. She was 75 years old. Becky was born in Huntington, West Virginia on February 2,1947 to Roy Cleveland Green and Jacqueline Wagers Green. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ralph Webb (Bud) Ross, Jr.; children Sara Elizabeth and husband Mark Andrew Runyon; and Matthew Scott Ross. A brother Roy Jackson (Jack) Green of Tampa, Florida also...

Bettye Charlien Rogers, 91 passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 15, 2022. She was a long-time resident of Barboursville, WV. Bettye was predeceased by her parents Charles Garfield Rogers and Anna Lillian Moore Rogers, her brothers Charles Rogers, Jr., Jack Rogers, David Lee Rogers, and Larry Michael Rogers (Midge), and her grandson, Lance Alan Mullins. She is survived by her sister Phylis Rogers Baker (Bruce) in Lansing, MI; daughters Libby Orndorff Killo (Randy) in...