NANCY BAIR
Nancy Geraldine Wickline Bair, 86, of Hurricane, passed away January 16th, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family under the care of Hospice.
Born March 18, 1937, daughter of Elza and Birdie Wickline, she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Bair, brother Edmond Wickline, sister-in-law Frances Wickline, brother Bryan Wickline, brother Jack Wickline, sister Virginia Halstead and brother-in-law Evermont Halstead.
She is survived by her brother Hubert Wickline and his wife; MaryAnn Wickline. Her niece Jeanette Waller who has been her caretaker for the past 9 years and her husband Jerry Waller who made sure she was always on time to any appointments she needed. Nephews Mark Halstead and Leon Halstead. Her great nephew Jeremy Waller and wife Georgia Waller and their 3 children, Bohannon, Raelynn, and Magnolia whom she loved very dearly.
Nancy was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ in St. Albans. As a devout Christian her whole life, she always was eager to attend any and all services and activities put on by the church. After the passing of Frances husband Edmond; Nancy moved in with Frances back on the family farm in Hurricane, where she grew up, The Wickline Farm. She always enjoyed working outdoors, especially in the garden, flower beds and always was a helping hand of the produce to cook and the yearly canning.
Having worked at Morris Memorial in Milton, she always had an attitude for caring for others. Later working at Rose City Cafeteria for 10 years where she met her good friend Donna Thaxton, she retired to stay home and continue her hobbies and passions. Nancy enjoyed literature and writing; making sure to send out cards for any occasion to friends and family. Always making sure her great great nephew and nieces had all the toys so she could watch their faces light up with a smile.
Services will be held at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane on January 26th with visitation 6pm-7pm followed by Minister Scott Pauley.
TRACIE LYNN CASTO
Tracie Lynn Casto, 60, of Buffalo, passed away January 21, 2024.
Tracie is a graduate of Poca High School and retired from Reiss-Viking, Poca. She enjoyed vacationing at Myrtle Beach and watching her grandson play baseball for Buffalo High School.
She is preceded in death by her son Philip Casto; parents Philip and Yvonne Flowers; brother Phil Flowers and mother-in-law Rosita Casto.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dave Casto; daughter Samantha Martin and her husband Jay; three grandchildren Alec Richardson, Cooper Martin, and Davy Martin; and father-in-law David Casto, Sr.
At her request private services will be held.