REBA MAE CASTO
Reba Mae Casto, 79, of Red House, passed away January 8, 2023, at home.
Reba was a retired bookkeeper and a graduate of Poca High School. She was a member of Lone Oak Church of God Mission.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jonah Arden and Clora Wolfe Bush; brothers Paul Bush and Ray “Bud” Bush; and daughters Melody Casto Mack and Melinda Casto Arthur.
Reba is survived by her husband William “Bill” Casto; sister Ruby Bush Casto; two children Jonathan Trent Casto and Brett Casto Robinson; sons-in-law Chris Mack and Greg Arthur; six grandchildren Lisa Mack Harrison and husband Ben, Nichole Casto Hogue and husband Ben, Amy Mack Crago and husband Tony, Roberta Arthur McClanahan and husband Matt, William Arthur and wife Catlin and Kobe Robinson; five great grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors.
Honoring Reba’s request a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

VERONNICA G. ERVIN
Veronnica G. Ervin, 73, of Teays Valley, passed away on December 12, 2022. For years Veronnica battled many serious illnesses, which included heart disease, plural effusion of her lungs, and a recent battle with breast cancer. She ultimately passed of a sudden heart attack.
Veronnica was born September 9, 1950, in Charleston. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School and WV State College, where she studied Art and English. Veronnica was the Coowner of Hamon Glass Studio from 1969 – 1995. Over the years, she become a renowned glass artist. She designed cameo paperweights, which earned personal recognition from President Gerald Ford. Her hands were masterful, working with glass rods to make delicate pieces. She used to create one of a kind floral designs, which were then enclosed in glass. She jointly produced large glass sculptures, including one that was the Alexis de Tocqueville award winner. Her love of art and glass continued throughout her life.
In later years, she was a legal assistant at The Lord Law Firm. There, Veronnica’s professional skills, and her caring and attentive ways earned her the love of many clients and coworkers. Veronnica was an active member of the Newcomers Club in Putnam County, liked playing Bunko and board games, was famous for her cooking, and her ability to make people laugh.
Veronnica was predeceased by: her parents, Reva and Frank Mooney, brother, Frank Mooney, former spouses, Robert Hamon and Donald Ervin, and daughter by marriage, Diana Kay Rose.
She is survived by: Her only child, Sharon McKeny Lord, and grandson Jack M. Lord, both of Charleston; her children by marriage, beloved son Robert L. Hamon III, West Palm Beach, FL; Susanne Thomas, Cross Lanes; Erica Ervin, Roanoke, VA, as well as a grandson she raised for years, Jonathan F. Hamon, Knoxville, TN; 2 other grandchildren; several great grandchildren; her only sister, Reva Jean Cummings of Hurricane, other family members, and many close friends.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, January 7, at the Fireside Grill, Hurricane.