January 24, 2025, 88, La Grange — November 23, 1936 – January 24, 2025 Hillard Lee “Buddy” Beard, 88, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 in the comfort of his own home while surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Wyatt Beard and Julia Tiffany…… read more »