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Obituaries for Week of November 30

BENNY BASHAM
Benny David Basham, 78, of Hurricane, passed away on Sunday November 26, 2023.
He was born April 19, 1945 to the late Minnie Ethel Smith Basham and Clarence Dennis Basham. In addition to his parents Benny was preceded in death by his brother Clarence Basham II.
Benny was retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education and worked building homes in Kanawha and Putnam Counties. He was well loved by many, always joking and making people laugh.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda; sons: Benjamin Eric, and Christopher David; sister, Cecilia Casdorph; brother, Tom Basham (Margie); sister-in-law, Bonnie Priddy (Larry); and many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved.
Per Benny’s request there will be no services.

THOMAS RICHARD CALL
Thomas Richard Call, 69, of Hurricane, was welcomed to his Heavenly Home on November 21, 2023 by his father: William Huel Call; mother: Anna Rock Call; brother: Wayne Call; and sisters: Angela Young and Jane Call.
Tommy was known by others for his outgoing personality, infectious laugh and the love he shared for family and friends, especially his brother: Larry (Cindy) Call of Hurricane, sisters: Ellen Wilson of Winchester, KY and Karen Childress of St. Albans; many nieces, nephews and caregivers: Lisa Elkins and Kristy Frampton.
Tommy loved to farm and was a former member of the Putnam County Tobacco Growers Association, as well as his love for fox hunting and was a former member of the Putnam County Fox Hunters Association. At Silver Maple Farm, Tommy could always be found working on different machinery, mowing the yard or sitting on the porch, waving at all those who passed by. He enjoyed helping out at Calls Meat Market, riding his side by side, working puzzles, going to various livestock events, especially the Putnam County Fair. Tommy also enjoyed visiting with others and making people laugh. Tommy enjoyed the holidays from hunting Easter eggs to cooking the turkey for Thanksgiving, but his favorite was playing Santa at Christmas.
Tommy’s Funeral Service was Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.