James M. "Jim" Layne, 64, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, at McClure Schafer Lankford Funeral Home, with burial following in Oak Grove Cemetery. Family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and before the service from 10-11 a.m.
Connie Marie (Shultz) McCarty, 76, of Letart, W.Va., passed away July 7, 2026, in Holzer Health System, Gallipolis, Ohio, with her family by her bedside. Private visitation for the family will be held at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, W.Va.
Gary Arnold Parsons, 73 of Washington, WV, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2026. Born and raised in Charleston, WV, he was a man of many accomplishments, after graduating from Charleston High School (Class of 70), he attended and graduated from West Virginia University (Class of ...
Darlene Mary Constance Paul (née Sobczyk), of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away at her home at the age of 67. A celebration of life for Darlene will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 3300 Rosemar Road, Vienna.
Angela Mae (Schultz) Shirley, 70, of Leon, W.Va., passed away July 6, 2026, in Rivers Health, Point Pleasant, W.Va., following an extended illness. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, W.Va. Burial will follow in Creston Cemetery, Evans. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Kelly Jean (Roach) Willett passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Kelly was the beloved daughter of the late Lester and Thelma Roach of New Haven, W.Va. A celebration of life will be announced at another time. Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va.
