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01/05/2026

William Thomas Dooley

William Thomas Dooley, 75, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the Cabell Huntington Hospital. William was born on November 1, 1950 in East Bank, W.Va. a son of the late Jasper and Margaret Porter Dooley. William enjoyed traveling and visiting flea markets. He was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. He cherished his visits to the ballpark if just to walk around and take in the scenery. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Adam Dooley. He is survived by his daughter, Joanna (Daniel) Jarvis; son, William Thomas Dooley, Jr.; three grandchildren, Justin Max Jarvis, Jeremy William Jarvis, and Kyrsten Faith Dooley; two sisters, Pamela Stewart and Carla Glover; several nieces and nephews; his Pastor Bob Withers and his whole church family of Seventh Avenue Baptist Church that he loved dearly. There will be no services at this time. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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01/05/2026

Bradford Earl Tyler

Bradford Earl Tyler, 70, of Huntington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Bradford was born on September 1, 1955 in Detroit Michigan. Bradford worked in sales and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a Military Police Officer. He was an avid gardener, he enjoyed coin collecting and a multitude of outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his two brothers. He is survived by his loving wife Marlise Tyler; his father Earl Tyler; his daughters and sons-in-law, Amira (William) Evans and Arianna (Cody) Bays; five grandchildren, Ezekial Burgess, Alina Evans, Asyra Hinshaw, Aysley Hinshaw, and Maddox Bays; two brothers, James Tyler and Terry Tyler; and one uncle, Al Tillers. There will be no services at this time. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. www.regerfh.com. In lieu of flowers the Tyler family would appreciate contributions towards funeral expenses.

01/05/2026

James Victor Butcher

James Victor Butcher, 85, of Huntington WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Shepard Butcher, and his loving wife of 53 years, Laura Stapleton Butcher. He is survived by his son James (Karen) Butcher II of Culloden, son Bill (Amber) Butcher of Wayne, and daughter Michelle (Todd) Plumley of Milton; grandchildren Evan (Allie) Butcher of Barboursville, Jonathan Butcher of Parkersburg, Ryan (Maddie) Butcher of Richmond VA, Jenna Butcher of Culloden, Mason Plumley of Milton, Emily Butcher of Wayne, and Luke Butcher of Wayne; one great-grandchild Grayson Butcher of Barboursville.

He was a manager at International Nickel in Huntington WV, where he led the computer operations division for many years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Huntington WV.

The funeral service will be at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington WV, on Wednesday, January 7th at 1:30 p.m., led by Monsignor Dean Borgmeyer of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Pastor Jim Butcher of Milton Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.

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01/02/2026

Carlos Edwin Thompson

Carlos Thompson, 82, of Kenova, WV, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Mabel Thompson, brothers Darrell Thompson, Denver Thompson and son in law Kevin Adkins. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Thompson, daughters Carla (Jerry) Spence, Dovetta Adkins, son Timothy Thompson; five grandchildren, Ashley (Jake) Holley, Kaitlyn Spence, T.C. Thompson, Jonathan Adkins, Kimber Adkins and one sister Ellen Caldwell; several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was a man of faith and family and will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Monday January 5, 2026 at the Reger Funeral Home, Ceredo-Kenova Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova, WV. Friends may call from noon until service time on Monday at the funeral home.

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01/01/2026

Cora Caroline Burns

Cora Caroline Burns, 86. of Proctorville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 31, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm by Pastor Don Reynolds on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Cora was born on December 13, 1939 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Hood and Nellie Wilson Bocook. She attended Guyan Creek Church. Cora loved to read the bible and loved to listen to music and color. She was a woman dedicated to God. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Floyd Burns; children, Barbara Scarberry, Joseph Charles Burns, Ray Hood Burns, and Diana Carter; grandson, Tyler Ray Burns; great grandson, Mason Ray Burns; daughter-in-law, Melissa Haynes; and two brothers, Charles Hood Bocook and Dewey Richard Bocook. She is survived by her children, Debbie Fay Horn, Danny Lee Burns, Mark Anthony Burns, Eric Lee Haynes, and Bruce Allen Scarberry; thirteen grandchildren, Brandon Burns, Chris Burns, Hannah Burns, Courtney Horn, Jessie Burns, Tommy Horn, Aaron Horn, Sonya Slone, Brittany Holstein, Randy Carter, Johnny Carter, Jacob Burns, and Amber Haynes; seven great grandchildren, Pastelle Burns, Savanna Horn, Madison Horn, Tucker Burns, Caroline Burns, Sawyer Burns, and Riley Carter; a host of nieces and nephews; a special childhood friend, Barbara Dailey; three special sister-in-laws, Trudy Burns, Goldie Bocook, and Brenda Bocook; and many other loving friends and family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and caregivers of Hospice of Huntington for the excellent care they provided Cora. Friends may call from 11 am until service time on Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

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12/30/2025

Gary Louis Borgmeyer

Gary Louis Borgmeyer, 77, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Imogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia.

Born on Christmas Eve, 1948, in St. Charles, Missouri to Rolland and Georgiana (Bauer) Borgmeyer. He was the oldest of four children.

Gary lived a life marked by deep faith, quiet strength, and a profound love for God. He spent 17 meaningful years in a Trappist monastery, embracing a contemplative path before leaving to marry his beloved wife, Sandi Settani-Borgmeyer. Together, they shared a life filled with warmth and devotion until Sandi's passing, after which Gary returned to Huntington to be closer to family.

Gary cherished the rhythms of rural life. He loved staying busy and worked on a dairy farm and enjoyed hitching up two Belgian Draught horses, finding peace in tending his flower gardens and herbs. He especially loved working at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Gary is survived by his brother, Msgr. Dean Borgmeyer, and his sister, Gail Borgmeyer, who were a source of comfort and closeness in his last days. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Neal.

Gary’s life was one of gentle humor, unwavering service, spiritual depth, and enduring love for those he held dear. When asked what he would like in his obituary, he said,“A sinner saved by grace.” May he rest in the peace he so often sought, surrounded by the grace that guided him.

Funeral Liturgy will be conducted by his brother, Msgr. Dean Borgmeyer at 11:00 am, Saturday January 3, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

The burial will be a private ceremony at Woodmere Cemetery in Huntington, West Virginia.

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12/29/2025

Henry Eugene Payne

Henry E. Payne, 90, of Ceredo, WV passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born on November 12, 1935 in Barboursville, WV, the son of the late Walter Lee and Constance Campbell Payne. He retired from Prime Source Building material as a manager with 45 years of service. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He was an avid golfer. For 20 years, he and his wife Becky kept their houseboat at the Holiday Point Marina in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, where they were a part of wonderful boating community. He was a member of Ceredo Baptist Church and a graduate of THE Vinson High School. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his son Dale Payne. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Rebecca "Becky" Payne; three daughters Kim Brickey of Kentucky, Kristie Woodard of Florida and Leah Inkenbrandt of Florida; a step daughter and step son, Michelle Hurn of Huntington and Tim Hurn of Ohio; grandchildren, Braydan, Colton and Layton Brickey, Sara (Matt) Lupardus, Robert Inkenbrandt, Nicole Maxey, Christine Meyer, Dylan Lester, Kellan Wolfe, Gracie Stephens and Zander Hurn; great grandchild, Cameron Caudill and his fur baby Max. Per his request there will be no services. Reger Funeral Home, Ceredo, WV is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

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12/26/2025

Robin Lee Bailey

Robin Lee Bailey, 56, of Huntington, WV passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on September 27, 1969 in Huntington, WV the daughter of Robert "Bob" Bailey and the late Carol Joyce Schill

She was the owner and operator of a local house keeping business.

In addition to her father she is survived by her sister Lisa Bailey.

Per her request there will be no services

Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, WV is assisting the family.

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12/24/2025

Constance Mae Foster Watson

Constance Mae Foster Watson was born December 21,1946 and left her earthly body on December 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Betty Yates of Huntington. She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Ray M. Foster with whom she shared most of her life and together raised their daughter, Christie Foster Brumfield. Constance was a homemaker. She was also a lifetime member of the DAV Auxiliary having served as a past West Virginia Department Commander. She was also proceeded in death by her 2nd husband, Frank Watson; a sister and her twin, Bonita Call. She is survived by her daughter, Christie Foster Brumfield; two granddaughters, Braydan Hope (Cody) Nunley of Ray City, Georgia; Kristen Brooke Brumfield of Catlettsburg, Ky; four great grandchildren, Harper and Saylor Nunley of Georgia and Sophie and Baker Ratliff of Catlettsburg, Ky; two sisters, Suzanne Mullett of Huntington, Joann Burns of Huntington and a host of family and friends. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 at the Ridgelawn Memorial Park. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 12:30 pm until service time. There will be no procession to the cemetery. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

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12/20/2025

Connie Lynn Messer Lafferty

Connie Lynne Messer Lafferty, 67, of Huntington, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. She was born January 24, 1958 in Man, WV, a daughter of the late Delbert Messer and Mary Irene Chapman Milum. Connie was a data processor for St. Mary's Medical Center and also worked at the Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Gary Lafferty; nephew Joshua Messer and brother Allen Messer. Survivors include her brother Randy Messer and sister Sabrina Lawhorn; loving step children Ronnie, Brett, Sherry and Teresa; loving cousins, Greg, Jamie, Lisa,Cheryl, Donna, Gail and Junior; an uncle, Doug and family and friends in Logan County, WV and her special friends Jayne, Donna and Lisa. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

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12/20/2025

Lydia Davis Pruitt

Lydia Davis Pruitt, 56, of Huntington, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. She was born March 3, 1969, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Jefferson Davis and Wanda Brumfield Davis. Lydia worked for the American Heart Association where she enjoyed traveling and interacting with children through the Jumprope for Heart program in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. She graduated from Vinson High School in 1987 and has continued to hold very close friendships with those she grew up with. She was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church where she loved to serve wherever she was needed throughout the church. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Thorn Davis, and her father-in-law, Paul Pruitt. She is survived by her husband, Jack Pruitt, who she has been married to for 29 years, a son, Jack Pruitt, Jr. (Sabrina), a grandson, Lane Harrison Pruitt, mother-in-law, Polly Pruitt, and a sister-in-law, Brenda Davis, all of Huntington, West Virginia, as well as many friends and extended family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Locust Grove Baptist Church, Saturday, January 3, 2026. The family will accept friends an hour before the service time.

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12/19/2025

Thomas Lawton Houvouras

Thomas Lawton Houvouras, 77, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Tom was born and raised in Huntington, WV, the second of seven children of Andy and Pat Houvouras. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and St. Joseph Central High School where he played varsity basketball and baseball. After graduating from St. Joe in 1966, Tom went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Dayton. He was then drafted into the US Army where he served for two years and was deployed to Vietnam. Tom returned home and began working at Huntington Plating, Inc., where he was President from 1982-2024. Along with his brother Rick, he was a founding partner of STAR Technologies in Huntington. Tom served on the Board of Directors for St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Huntington YMCA, and as the Company Chair of the Piedmont Grievance Committee. For his business accomplishments, Tom was named Herald-Dispatch Business Innovator of the Year in 2014 with his brothers Rick and Jack.Tom became involved with the St. Joseph Invitational (SJI), and volunteered as the basketball tournament’s Chairman for decades. He was an assistant coach for the St. Joe boys’ varsity and freshman basketball teams. For all his contributions, Tom was inducted into the St. Joseph High School Hall of Fame. Tom was also a longtime supporter of youth sports in Huntington and devoted countless hours to coaching at YMCA Buddy Basketball and Huntington Little League.Tom enjoyed the simple things in life most, spending time on the golf course with his best friend George Smailes, taking trips to the beach with his family, and relaxing by the river with his loving and devoted wife Denise. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren and had a gift of making each of them feel special. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Patricia Houvouras, sisters Anne Houvouras and Amy Usher. He is survived by his wife Denise, his brothers Drew (Jane) Houvouras, Rick Houvouras, Jack (Tracy) Houvouras, his sister Mary (Jay) Noel, his children Andrea (Jeff) McDowell, Arica (Matt) Simmons, Ashley (Josh) Houvouras and Marc (Christy) Houvouras, step-daughter Jaimee (John) Duna, grandchildren Kamryn, Carson, Wade, Hugh, Reef, Maggie, Lily, Luke, Lexis, Isaiah, Hailey, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Tom’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for a special group of caretakers that allowed him to spend his last years comfortably at home - Tereka Grey, Breanna Deskins and Darren Reedy, RN. Special thanks to George Smailes and Staige Davis for their friendship and for sharing laughter and companionship when it mattered most. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31 at Reger Funeral Home from 11am - 2pm. Funeral service will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Tom’s honor to the Huntington YMCA.

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