MONA FAYE BOOTH
Mona Faye Scott Booth, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at Genesis Teays Valley Center on Saturday, April 19, 2026. She was a graduate of Poca High School. She was employed by the Diamond Department Store, Charleston; Bobbie Brooks Sewing Factory, Nitro; and Teays Valley Rehab in Teays Valley retiring after 21 years of service.
Mona was born October 6, 1939, in Liberty. She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Violet Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Booth Jr. as well as sisters; Norma Curry of Nitro, Madeline Dean of Liberty, Kathryn Adkins of North Carolina, Ruby Scott of Dunbar, and brothers; Opie Scott of Eleanor and Jimmy Scott of Liberty.
Survivors include her sons; John F. (Lisa) of Buffalo, Matthew L. (Melissa) of Bancroft; grandchildren, Tyler (Sarah) of Birmingham, AL, Justin (Hannah) of Bruceton Mills, Stephen of Bridgeport, Mariah of Hometown, Zachary (Andi Kees) of Bancroft; great grandchildren, Merritt (Mer Mer) Booth, Kensi Wyrick, and Graham Wyrick.
A graveside family service was heldn Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House, with Pastor Jaycob Phillips officiating.
ALMALEE FRENCH
Almalee Landrum French, 88, of Scott Depot, and formerly of St. Albans, passed away at her home on April 16, 2026.
She was born to the late Kenneth and Helen Brown Landrum on June 19, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel C. French Jr.; and her sisters: Cecelia Jones, Janice Field and Carol Gatewood.
Almalee was retired from Kanawha County Board of Education, enjoyed adult coloring, playing solitaire and watching birds and squirrels.
She is survived by her loving children: Craig (Susie) French of Marysville, OH, Robin (Larry) Becher of Scott Depot, WV and Scott (Annamarie) French of Hurricane, WV; grandchildren: Tiffany Milligan, Stephen French, Corey Becher, Josh Becher, Logan French, and Avery French; great grandchildren: Reagan Fields, Olivia French, Sadie French, Rowan French, Abel French and Hudson Milligan; as well as many other family members and friends.
There will be a joint Celebration of Life Service for both Almalee and Samuel French on Friday, June 5, 2026, 2pm-4pm, at 63 Main Events on 63 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.