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Obituaries for Week of December 15

EVA MAE COLEMAN
Eva Mae Coleman, 87, of Leon, passed away Thursday December, 8th, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Walker Chapel Bible Church where she faithfully attended. She loved quilting, gardening and spending time outdoors.
Born April 14, 1935 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Guy Casto and Beulah Smith Casto. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James E. “Bob” Coleman; brother, Roy Casto; sister, Elsie Monday and an infant sister.
Survivors include her daughter, Patty (Eddie) Knapp of Leon; grandson, Joseph (Briana) Knapp of Ripley; granddaughter, Amanda (James) Witt of Leon; sisters, Mildred Monday of Columbus and Phyllis Fisher of Red House.
Graveside service was held Monday December 12, 2022 at Walker Chapel Cemetery, Robertsburg, with Pastor Larry Woody officiating.

ALVA RAY DUNN JR.
Alva Ray Dunn Jr., 58, of Buffalo, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at home following a sudden illness. He was a graduate of Buffalo High School and was a longtime employee of Gritts Midway Greenhouse. Alva loved to hunt, fish and spend time outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alva Ray Dunn Sr. and Helen L. “Dixie” Dunn. In addition to his parents he was preceded death by his brother, James O. “Bimbo” Dunn.
Survivors include his daughters, Heather A. Dunn of Charleston, Michaela L. Dunn of Cross Lanes and Emily L. Dunn of Cross Lanes; brother, Roger Dunn of Buffalo; sisters, Sue Kosa of Eleanor and Nancey Dunn-Morris of Charleston; grandchildren, Haylee, Bryson, Levi, Lyric, Sophie, Julie and Carlyee. Alva is also survived by many friends that he considered his family.
Funeral service was Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Bill Severn officiating.