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Obituaries for Week of August 31

JOHN CLARK ADAMS
John Clark Adams, 77, of Winfield, departed this life on August 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 16, 1946 in Charleston to Clayton Adams and Pauline Atkeson Adams. He was a 1964 graduate of Buffalo High School and a lifelong resident of Putnam County. He attended River Ridge Church in Hurricane. He was a member of Millwright Local 1755 and worked as a Millwright for 36 years until his retirement in 2002.
John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Geraldine “Geri” Kirk Adams; two children: Amy Adams Cope (Jamie) and John Adams (Angela); four grandchildren: Hannah Cope Smiley (Damarcus), Noah Cope, Mia Adams, and Dillon Adams. He is also survived by his twin sister, Paula Adams, as well as several nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws, and brother-in-laws.
A celebration of life was held August 27, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane.

CONNIE F. CASTO
Connie F. Casto, 59, of Evans, passed away Saturday August 26, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John Delbert Deweese and Dollie Lee Stutler Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Heron.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Bill Campbell; daughter, Trena (Travis) Dawson of Leon; son, Johnathan (April) Casto of Leon; brother Gene (Kathy) Deweese of Leon; sister, Shirley (Matthew) Duncan of Gallipolis Ferry; grandchildren, Hunter Dawson, Brody Dawson and Elijah Casto.
Funeral service was Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Rev. Randy Parsons officiating.