Reger Funeral Home & Cremation Services

08/21/2025

Freda Sharon Masters Fannin

Freda Sharon Masters Fannin 81 of Huntington WV passed away at home on August 21, 2025. She was born Feb 5, 1944 in Huntington WV and was a 1962 graduate of Huntington High School. She retired from Alcon. Post retirement she was a teacher of dance at many retirement facilities locally, for which she loved. She was a member of the Vinson Memorial Christian Church Westmoreland WV.

Preceding her in death were her parents Juanita Vera and George Fred Thomas of Huntington WV and 2 brothers Freddie Thomas and Rodger Thomas.

She leaves behind her loving and devoted spouse of 38 years Mike Fannin of Huntington WV. Sons Scot Masters of Huntington WV; Shawn Masters and life partner Kay Ullom of Huntington WV; Shane and Jennifer Masters of Huntington WV; Michael Fannin of Huntington WV and her former daughter in law Stacy Masters of Little River SC.

She had 4 grandchildren Ashley and Dave Will of Parkersburg WV, Nate and Abby Masters of Huntington WV, Chase Masters of Myrtle Beach SC and Justin Masters of Conway SC along with 5 great grandchildren.

Services will be at Reger Funeral Home Adams Ave by Pastor Ryan Navy on Monday Aug 25th with public visitation from 11:30 am to 1pm, funeral at 1pm followed by entombment at 2 pm Spring Valley Memorial Gardens.

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08/20/2025

Richard Jay Arthur

Richard Jay Arthur, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1943 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of the late Clifford and Irene Gibson Arthur. He retired from the City of Huntington. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Karen Arthur Johnson; two sisters, Bonnie Meinking and Betty Semon; two brothers, Billy Arthur and David Arthur; and one son-in-law, Jeffrey Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce Arthur. Three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Arthur Perry, Barbara Arthur Hunter (Michael), Sherry Arthur May (Michael); son in law, Roy Johnson; three grandchildren, Amanda Rose Smith (Ronald), Austin Hunter (Alison), Olivia Hunter; three great grandchildren, Landon Smith, Liam Smith, and Braylen Rose Hunter all of Huntington. Two sisters-in-law, Mary Arthur and Helen Collins (John); one special niece Mary Messina of Georgia; one lifelong long friend Jessie Marcum; and a hose of friends and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 11 am until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

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08/20/2025

Richard Arthur

Richard Jay Arthur, 81, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1943 in Huntington, W.Va. a son of the late Clifford and Irene Gibson Arthur. He retired from the City of Huntington. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Karen Arthur Johnson; two sisters, Bonnie Meinking and Betty Semon; two brothers, Billy Arthur and David Arthur; and one son-in-law, Jeffrey Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce Arthur. Three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Arthur Perry, Barbara Arthur Hunter (Michael), Sherry Arthur May (Michael); son in law, Roy Johnson; three grandchildren, Amanda Rose Smith (Ronald), Austin Hunter (Alison), Olivia Hunter; three great grandchildren, Landon Smith, Liam Smith, and Braylen Rose Hunter all of Huntington. Two sisters-in-law, Mary Arthur and Helen Collins (John); one special niece Mary Messina of Georgia; one lifelong long friend Jessie Marcum; and a hose of friends and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 11 am until service time on Saturday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

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08/19/2025

Paula Jane Thornhill

Paula Jane Thornhill, 64, of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:30 pm at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne, WV. She was born on June 5, 1961 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late William and Pauline Bailey Carter. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Kenneth Thornhill and son Kenneth “Kenny” Thornhill Jr. and one brother Tom Carter. She was a beloved wife and mother and was full of life. She was known as a person with great fortitude and perseverance. Friends may call from 11:00 am until 12:00pm Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

08/18/2025

Wilma Jean Clark

Wilma Jean Clark, 91, of Huntington, WV passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Paramount Senior Living.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1: 00pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Memorial Park.

She was born on February 2, 1934 in Huntington, WV the daughter of the late Edgar and Esther Byrd Parsons. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband; Anthony Wayne “Buddy” Clark. Her brothers: Bill, Henry, Bruce and Skip and sisters: Vickie and Debbie.

She retired from the Cabell County Board of Education as a head cook at Monroe Elementary

She is survived by her brother and sister in law: Danny and Patricia Parsons and their family: Pamala, Vernon, Carlie and Waverly. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A lifelong friend Jean Chapman of Georgia and a special letter carrier friend; Denise.

We Love You Sis.

Friends may call from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington

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08/17/2025

Donna Yvette Lewis

Donna Yvette Staley Lewis, 65, of Huntington, WV went home to be with Yahweh, Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 at Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, by Jimbo Insco and Pastor Tom Sharp. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington,WV. She was born January 28,1960 in Huntington, WV a daughter to the late Donald Staley and Gene and Glenna Johnson. She was a retired VBS Director of the Greater Huntington Southern Baptist Convention. Donna was an avid cook, a football and softball fanatic, and loved any holiday that brought her family together. To those who knew and loved her most, she was the life of the party. She was a member of the Altizer Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Dale Staley and Gene Alan Johnson, a Special sister Belinda Hicks, and an angel baby. Survivors include her loving husband C. “Mike” Lewis, one son and daughter-in-law Adam and Misty Lewis of Ashland,KY, one daughter Katelyn Lewis of Huntington, WV, two grand children Madison Graham and Landon Lewis, one sister Lou Ann Pennington of Boydton,VA, one brother and sister-in-law Rusty and Elaine Newell, two special daughters and sons-in-law Kelsie and Tyler Goble of Flatwoods,KY, and Kathleen and Tyler Linville of Huntington,WV, and a special sister Cheryl Yates with special daughters Sarah and Alex Bledsoe of Canton, OH, and numerous grandchildren,nieces, and nephews. Donna’s heart was so big like her mother’s that she extended her family by “adopting” more people as her own and those that were “adopted” knew that they were hers. The family asks that all attendees wear her favorite colors if possible of pink or lime green. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 at Reger Funeral Home Huntington.

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08/14/2025

Herman Leroy Dillon

Herman Leroy Dillon, 89, of Huntington, WV passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Huntington, WV by Pastor Jim Morgan.

He was born on July 3, 1936 in Wayne, WV to Answorth and Lola Adkins Dillon. He worked as a Journeyman Machinist and is survived by his wife Nancy Gray Dillon. Reger Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to his family at www.regerfh.com.

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08/06/2025

John David Burns

John D. Burns, 74, of Huntington WV, suddenly passed away at home on Saturday, August 2, 2025. John was born in June of 1951 to the late Arminta "Alice" and James "Matt" Burns and raised in Lincoln County WV. In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by his only sibling, James Kenneth Burns of Lincoln County; his beloved wife of 31 years, Lenda Burns, along with a host of deeply missed Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. For a few decades John was happily employed with Pinkerton Security before moving on to work Valet at Cabell Huntington Hospital until he retired. After retirement John spent his days gardening, going to Gene Watson concerts and touring distilleries with Lenda. He also enjoyed spending his evening on the front porch chatting with neighbors and friends while he sipped on his favorite bourbon or whiskey. While John is reuniting with loved ones gone before him, sadly he leaves behind two children, a daughter, Barbie Smith (Hobie); a son, Michael Miller (Angie); two wonderful grandchildren, Alix and Ava Miller whom he loved with his whole heart; two fur babies, which includes his husky, Horse and his little shadow, Gizmo. John also leaves behind other family members and friends that he loved dearly, including Ashley Marable, Cary Mchale and dearest best friend, Julian Coleman. John was one of a kind, a good guy and friend, a fantastic and devoted husband, loving dad and wonderful grandpa. He will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington. Friends may call from 11 am until service time on Saturday at Reger Funeral Home.

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08/01/2025

Katherine Marie Molz-Slone

Katherine M. Slone (nee Molz), 72 of Huntington, WV passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center.

She was born on May 17, 1953 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Harold A. and Helen C. Molz.

She was raised in Annapolis, MD. She attended Archbishop Spaulding High School. She received her undergraduate degree from Caldwell College in NJ and her JD from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

She was an independent consultant for various government agencies and retired from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

After retirement she resided in Huntington, WV.

She is survived by her two sisters; Suzanne Molz Evans and Terri Molz Cookerly, four nieces and nephews: Helen Hartman, Alan Hartman, Michael Cookerly and Katie Cookerly Parks, two great nephews, Parker Hartman and Noah Parks.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Reger Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

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07/31/2025

Linda Sue Lloyd

Linda Sue Lloyd, 82, of Westmoreland, passed peacefully from this life on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 18, 1942, to the late Carr family, Linda spent her life dedicated to faith, family, and service to others.

Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Ronald Lee Lloyd. A brother, Forest Carr; and a sister, Thelma Agee. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and faith. Linda is survived by her two children, Chris (Tammy) Lloyd and Cheri (Dale) Rose; her treasured grandchildren, Sydney, Elle, and Abby; great-grandson Shiloh; and a special niece, Sylvia Rath.

A proud graduate of Buffalo High School, Linda went on to earn her nursing degree from Marshall University School of Nursing. She devoted her career to caring for others, first at Cabell Huntington Hospital, and later with Tri-State Surgical Group and University Physicians and Surgeons.

For over 60 years, Linda was a devoted member of Westmoreland Church of Christ, where she served faithfully in the “Loyal Daughters” women's group. She shared her love for music by playing the piano and singing in the church choir, bringing comfort and joy to many through her gifts.

Linda called Florence Street in Westmoreland home for 47 years, where she raised her family and built lifelong friendships. She and her husband Ronald shared many joyful moments dancing with the Arky Stars Square dancing group, a pastime they both loved dearly.

Linda will be remembered for her gentle spirit, steadfast faith, and the unwavering love she gave to her family and community. Her legacy lives on in those she touched with her kindness, warmth, and grace.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday August, 2,2025 at 12:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington.

Friends may call from 11:00 am until service time at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

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07/29/2025

Edith Christa Beckner

Edith Christa Beckner, 82 of Huntington, WV died Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1943 in Nuremberg, Germany a daughter of the late Ludwig and Margarete Beck GaHerer. She was a former customer service representative with the former Mack and Dave's. She is survived by a son, Daniel Ray Beckner II; her daughter, Christina (Chad) Isaacs; and two grandchildren, Morgan Isaacs and Christian Isaacs. There are no services scheduled at this time.

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07/28/2025

Bernard Lee Sexton

Bernard Lee Sexton, 86 husband of Shirley Chandler Sexton, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2025 after he fought a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington by Pastor Tim Perdue.

He was born on October 28, 1938 in Mt. Gay, WV the son of the late Oren and Dorothy Pullen Sexton. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his sister Barbara Harris, sister in laws and brother in laws: Janet(Ford) Blair and Frances(Terry) Perdue.

In addition to his wife of 63 years he is survived by his son: Keith(Kathi) and daughter: Marianna (Dan), brother Dean(Betty), sister Naomi Goodrich, sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Johnnie Jones. Grandchildren: Natalie(Ryan), Chandler, Jacob(Kenzie) and Blake. Great grandchildren: Nolan Kane , Tayte Allen and McKenna Mae.

He was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa! He was loved by so many extended family and friends.

He was a 1957 graduate of Vinson High School. He is a veteran of the US Army having served in Belgium and France for 6 years and two years in the Army Reserves. He retired as a sergeant with over 22 years with the Huntington Police Department and 8 years with WV State Highway Department.

Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:00pm on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

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