Reger Funeral Home & Cremation Services Obituaries

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Obituary Preview: Cheryl Anne  Murphy Thompson 5/1/1947 76Cheryl was a homemaker for the past 56 years. She worked at Bailey’s Cafeteria where she met the love of her life James who preceded her in death this past August. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved her church family at Jackson Avenue Church of God Holiness. She was the daughter of the late William and Opal Daniels Murphy. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William Terrance and Danny Murphy; two sisters, Barbara Gay Murphy and Penny Eastham. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly and husband Stephen with whom she resided and was cared for in their home. Granddaughter, Daniele Watts; grandson, Tyler Watts; daughter, Teresa Kelly; granddaughters, Samantha Hughart and Tabitha Gibson; sisters, Deanna Simmons and Lana Marcum; brother, Jeffrey (Robin) Murphy. She had several nieces and nephews she loved very much. Special thanks to St. Mary’s Home Health, St. Mary’s Intermediate Care floor and Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House

Obituary Preview: Rita Lynn Webb Pelfrey, 72, of Huntington, West Virginia died Friday, March 8, 2024.Rita was born May 17, 1951, the oldest daughter of Robert Webb and Gladys Robertson Webb. She grew up on Paddle Creek in Fort Gay West Virginia , and she graduated from Fort Gay High School in 1969, and then moved to Huntington. She married John Pelfrey on October 17, 1970. She went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Marshall University and was a teacher in the Cabell County School system for many years. She first taught special education classes at Huntington East High School, then fifth grade at Spring Hill Elementary. She then taught fourth grade for many years at Cammack Elementary until its closing, finishing her career at Miller Elementary. She valued education and loved her students. She was always happy when former students kept in touch with her and let her know how they were doing. Even in her final days on earth, she was keeping her family up to date on her former students!Anyone who knew Rita knew that her family was her greatest love and treasure. She loved hosting dinners, parties, and get-togethers for them. Only a week ago she was thrilled to host a 21st birthday celebration for her granddaughter. She enjoyed cooking meals and delivering them to her family. She was an encourager and could often be seen cheering on her granddaughter and other relatives at their performances and sporting events. Her only granddaughter, Rebekah, was the light of her life and her pride and joy. She rarely missed a single one of her performances, frequently traveling to wherever Rebekah was performing. Even after Rebekah moved out of state for college, Rita would travel to Lexington, KY for every play and choir concert, proudly sitting in the front row.Rita loved her family and loved life. Throughout her life she enjoyed attending church, traveling, beach trips, going to estate sales, and cheering on the Herd at Marshall football and basketball games. She was an active member of the Fort Gay High School Alumni Association. She was a devout christian and a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church for nearly 40 years. She was a true example of shining your light for Christ, and the world is a little dimmer now that she is gone.Rita was preceded in death by her father, Robert Webb, sister Lois Witt, and nephew Robert Cox. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of more than 53 years, John Pelfrey, her mother Gladys Webb of Huntington, her daughter Amy and her husband Stephen New of Beckley, granddaughter Rebekah New, sister Connie (Terry) Thompson, brother Jack (Karen) Webb, sister-in-law Donna (Tom) Flavell, nieces Carrie (John) Spillman, Corissa (Jeremy) Owens, Lisa (Josh) Webb, Lora (Mike) Hess, Lynn (John) Kearns, Anne (Ted) McGregor, nephews Larry (Teresa) Pelfrey, Randy (Leah) Pelfrey, Steve (Shannon) Flavell, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She derived so much joy from visiting with and receiving videos from two of her youngest great- great newhews, Kash and Karson Little. She also leaves behind numerous cousins and friends. Her best friend of more than 60 years, Teresa Carter, will especially miss her.While flowers are appreciated, the family suggests making donations to the Fort Gay High School Alumni Association, which was an organization close to Rita’s heart, Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, or the Big Green Scholarship Foundation.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Reger Funeral Home, 1242 Adams Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 2:00pm with funeral service to follow. The service will also be live streamed on the funeral home website www.regerfh.com. and archived for 45 days. Burial will follow in Robertson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Blake Prince, Colbie Prince, JD Steele, Andrew Ratcliffe, Adam Scaggs, and Nathan Cox. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Nathan Edward Lawson, September 1, 1982-March 5 ,2024, Son of Tammy Hager Lawson and the late Bruce Edward Lawson. Brother to Amanda Lawson Hetherington. Father of Phoenix Xavier and stepfather to Lily and Maddox. Pop pop to River. Gifted artist and musician. Dog lover. Beloved uncle to his nieces and nephew. His love of art was apparent in his many beautiful tattoos. He loved being with his family and going to the gym and concerts. He was an extremely gifted photographer and loved sharing his talent. He loved nothing more than his family. He’ll be missed forever. A Celebration of Life service will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Reger Funeral Home Family Center, 1225 Washington Avenue Huntington, WV 25704. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Obituary Preview: In loving memory of Bernard Hampton.  It is with heavy heart we bid farewell to Bernard Hampton, a beloved father, husband, and supporter of his community, who passed away on Sunday March 4, 2024.  Born in Huntington, WV, on May 11, 1938, Bernard lived a life defined by his faith in Christ, compassion, integrity and unwavering dedication to his family and church.  His witnessing to others about Christ changed many lives.  As a father, Bernard was a beacon of wisdom and unconditional love.  His guidance and support were shaping the live of his children and inspiring those around him.  Beyond his family, Bernard was a US Navy Veteran, a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 40 years and a deacon at Prince of Peace Baptist Church.  His passion for classic cars evoked memories of simpler, happy times in an era when vehicles were shapelier and possessed a sense of personality.  Classic cars brought joy not only to him but also to those fortunate enough to share his enthusiasm.  Bernard leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience and generosity.  His impact on our lives will forever be cherished and his memory will continue to inspire us.  In his honor, we celebrate a life well lived, filled with moments of joy, love and invaluable lessons.  Though he may be physically absent, his spirit will remain a guiding light in our hearts.  The loss of Bernard is deeply felt by his family may his soul rest in eternal peace.

Obituary Preview: Forever in our Hearts, Ronald Dale HamptonRonald Dale Hampton, 62, of Huntington, WV., went home to be with the Lord, Monday March 4, 2024. where he suddenly passed away at his residence.Ronald, also known as “Ronnie”, was born to the late Bernard and Betty F. Hampton on September 24, 1961, in Huntington, WV.Ronnie was known for his unconditional love of his daughter, Courtney. He instilled love, trust and loyalty in her and cherished his time as a dad. He was a Navy veteran and had a strong and tenacious work ethic.He had a passion for golf and is finally spending every day on the perfect golf course, making a hole in 1 with every swing.Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Courtney Hampton. He is also survived by his siblings, Deborah (Robert), Allen, Bernadine Hampton and Mack Hampton, along with several nieces and nephews. In his honor, we will have a Celebration of Life held for close family and friends at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday March 17, 2024, until service time at 1:30 p.m., at the Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church, 4637 Piedmont Road, Huntington, WV. As he lovingly said at the end of every conversation with Courtney, Love you, See you, Miss you, Bye!Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.

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Obituary Preview: James Michael Smith, 55, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 after a long illness, in his home surrounded by his children and family. He was born at Cabell Huntington Hospital to Bonnie Bellomy Smith of Ft. Gay, W.Va. and the late Samuel R. Smith also of Fort Gay, W.Va. He was a long time sawyer and loader operator around the tri-state area for many years. Jimmy leaves behind three children, Angela (Nikki) Collins, James Smith, and Ayden Smith; a mother, Bonnie Smith; and brother, Robert Smith. He was a papaw to five grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Blake Adkins, Harvey Dowden, Eli Smith, and Charlie Collins. He had multiple loving aunts, cousins, and family members along with special friends, Samanth Dowden and Steven Horn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wally Smith; father, Samuel Smith; uncle's, Ralph Bellomy and David and Robert Smith; and grandparents, Cora Smith and Walter and Ella Bellomy. There are no services at this time. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Obituary Preview: Rosalee King-Porter, 83, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday March 2nd, 2024. Rosalee was born in Charleston, West Virginia on February 14th,1941, and spent her childhood in Chesapeake, West Virginia.After graduating from East Bank High School, she started working for Owens-Illinois, kickstarting a ten-year career with the glass container manufacturing company before having to resign to take care of her daughter, Tannah. Eventually, she went on to study nursing and worked as a Nurse (LPN) for Hospice Care Patients.Rosalee met the love of her life, Walter “Randall” Porter and the two were married for fifty-one years. Rosalee and Randall’s love created three children, Brett, Tannah, and Dean.In 2010 Rosalee became a grandmother and her two granddaughters brought back to her payback in joy for all the kindness, warmth, and unwavering compassion she’s touched so many others with throughout her life. Rosalee was predeceased by her son, Brett Michael Porter, her daughter, Tannah LeAnn Porter, and husband, Walter “Randall” Porter. She is survived by her treasured son, Dean Michael Porter, daughter-in-law, Michele Rose-Porter, granddaughters, Daisy Marie and Vivian Lee Porter (all residents of Santa Clarita, California Friends may call from 12-1:00pm Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington Graveside services will be Monday at 2:30 pm at Montgomery Memorial Park, London, WV

Obituary Preview: Elsie Marie Aleshire Muncy, 92 of Huntington, WV passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Wayne Health Care Center. Service will be private as requested. She was born on 12-15-31 in Madison, WV; the daughter of Hubert and Dona Ball Aleshire. In addition to her parents and brother Arnie Aleshire, she was preceded by her husband McKinley Muncy.She is survived by her son Roger Muncy (Irene), daughter Diane Aspey, and Maria Bartoe (Jerry). Grandchildren: Brad Fulton, Amanda Bartoe, Jaran Bartoe, Mishae Bartoe, Dawn Michal (Mark), Aimee Decker (Doug), Joy Muncy, Julie Fruchey (Trevor), and several loved great grandchildren. She also had countless friends and neighbors who checked on her daily.

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Obituary Preview: Thomas "Benton" Napier 91 of Huntington, last living child of Roy Napier and Libbie Burns Napier of East Lynn, WV.  Services will be held at a later time.

Obituary Preview: Charles Brent Smith ran into the arms of Jesus and was healed from earthly pain on Friday, February 23, 2024Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington with Pastor Eddie Gandy officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens.He was born on August 2, 1949 and was preceded in death by his parents Charles Roscoe and Mildred Conley Smith.He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Charleen Ball Smith, three sons: Charles Andrew (Shellie) Smith, Aaron Scott Smith and Michael Anson (Shaunna) Smith. Grandchildren: Charles Zachariah Smith, Natasha Nicole Smith, Miranda Marie(Cody) Robertson, Andrew Solomon Smith, Beau Jackson Smith,Michael Elijah Samuel Smith, Emily Madison(Brian) Arnoldt, Payton Taylor Smith, Anslee Caroline Smith and great grandchildren: Lydia Kay Caldera, Lila Elaine Caldera and Roscoe Kash Arnoldt as well as a special friend and cousin: Dale Mead and many cousins, nieces and nephews.Brent was a member of Ceredo Baptist Church and Crescent Lodge # 32. He was a meat cutter for many years and retired from sales with Valley Foods.He enjoyed date nights with his wife, going to ball games with his three sons and singing in the Redeemed Team Choir at the Riverview Manor in Huntington.Through his battle and struggle’s Brent fought to never lose his smile or sense of humor, all the while shielding his loved ones from his pain. He did all he could to lighten their load, all while never thinking of himself. He was proud of and loved his family fiercely. His jokes will be remembered while his laughter and smile will be missed by allFriends may call from noon until service time on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

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Obituary Preview: Charles H. McKown, Jr., MD, 89, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born Dec. 29, 1934 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Senator Charles “Jackie” McKown and Mary Sinclair McKown. He is survived by his wife, Sherry McKown and his daughter Dr. Sherri Mouw (Ted) and four grandchildren, Arthur, Ella, Clara and Lucy. Charles was a 1952 graduate of Wayne High School where he was the Salutatorian and excelled in baseball, basketball and football. In football he was named All State two years and held the touchdown record at Wayne High School for many years and was a charter member of the new North-South Football Game Hall of Fame in Charleston.Charles was recruited to WVU on a baseball scholarship and played from 1953-56 and was all conference his sophomore year. He graduated in 1956 (Pre Med) then continued another 2 years in medical school, graduating in 1960 from the Medical College of Virginia. He was drafted into the US Army Medical Corp as a Captain and was stationed at  Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and DeWitt Army Hospital and Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C.For four years he completed his post graduate residency training at the National Institute of Health before returning to Huntington in 1965, where he worked at Cabell Huntington, St. Mary’s and the VA Hospital as an Interventional Radiologist. He also worked for Radiology Inc. He held dual board certification in Radiology Oncology and Diagnostic Interventional Radiology. Upon approval of the Marshall University Medical School, Charles became chair of Radiology serving for 13 years and the Medical School Admissions Committee also serving for 13 years. He also was the Vice President and Dean of Health Science (Nursing, Medical Tech, Nutrition/Dietetics and Social Work) for 23 years. He served for 7 years as Vice President for Health Science Advancement, including serving as the executive Secretary for the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and one of the two distribution directors of over one million dollars annually from the Joan C. Edwards Trust for medical school scholarships. Charles also served as a member of the Greater Huntington Park Board for 43 years, was former President of the Cabell County Medical Society, former President of the WV Division of the American Cancer Society and a 4 year member of Hospice, United Way and the YMCA Foundation Board of Directors. He was an avid history buff who enjoyed spending time in Rehoboth Beach, DE. and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Charles was a sports fan and his rooting interests included the WVU Mountaineers, Marshall Thundering Herd and the Washington Redskins. He was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Obituary Preview: Shirley Ann Sullivan, 80, of Huntington W. Va. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 1st, 1943, in Huntington W. Va., a daughter of the late Charles “Orval” and Thelma Rader. She was also proceeded in death by daughter, Carol Ann Sullivan, a sister Eleanor Mae Fenney, a brother, Charles Orval Rader Jr., and numerous other siblings. Shirley was a member of Trinity Chapel in Lavalette W. Va. and served as a long-standing member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lavalette Volunteer Fire Department. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her beloved husband of sixty-two years Arnold Eugene Sullivan, her only son Steven Dewey Sullivan (Kim), two granddaughters Hannah Grace Sullivan and Taylor Ann Sullivan-Amend (Devin), and one great-granddaughter Falyn Nora Grace Amend. Services will be conducted Sunday, February 18th, 2024, 3pm at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, by Pastor Mike Dillon. Visitation will be from 1pm – 3pm with funeral services beginning at 3pm. Graveside committal services to follow at Plybon Cemetery Huntington, W.Va.

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Obituary Preview: Patrick Shane Pelfrey Sr., 57, of Huntington, WV passed away on February 8th, 2024. He was a Dental Equipment Repair Tech and a veteran of the US NavyHe was born on November 17, 1966 in Huntington, WV the son of Charlotte Chapman and the late Curtis Pelfrey Sr. Reger Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangemnets

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Obituary Preview: Marjorie L. WheelerMargie was born April 1, 1924 in Tilden, NE. She departed us Jan. 31, 2024 to be with her Lord in Heaven and join her husband Gene Wheeler as well as her mother, father and sister who will be welcoming her into salvation. She goes ahead of her brother, Bob “Sonny” Bartee and his family in Chicago; her son, Brad Wheeler and daughter-in-law, Tracie Spurlock Wheeler; her grandsons, Jake and Ben Wheeler; and great grandchildren, Caden, Leah, Lilly and Joleen Wheeler. As well as three nieces, Brenda Cardwell, Angela Morris Turner and Elizabeth Bartee Smith. Nephew, Robert Bartee; and special cousin, Rosali Lewis. She will also be missed by her grand dog “Teddy” who she loved to play with. Margie took great pleasure in knowing she was loved so much by the WUMC and her Lunch Bunch group. Service will be conducted by Pastor Kara Phillippi at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Reger Funeral Chapel in Huntington on Adams Ave. Burial will follow in Woodmere Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until service time on Tuesday at Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

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