MICHAEL R. ARTHUR
Michael R. Arthur, 81, of Eleanor, passed away Saturday, May 30, 206, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a 1964 graduate of Buffalo High School and was a Christian. He worked at AC&F for over twenty years and retired from the West Virginia Turnpike Authority. Mike loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. He always enjoyed family trips to Gatlinburg and the Amish country. He was a kind, loving and caring person and will be greatly missed.
He was the son of the late Jerome “Bunny” Arthur and Garnett Goff Arthur.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nancy Arthur; daughter, Pamela Arthur of Eleanor; sister, Carolyn (Don) Casto of Buffalo; brother, Roger (Jeane) Arthur of Midway; sister, Donna (Gary) Craig of Buffalo; brother-in-law, David (Sherry) Fewell of Buffalo. Mike is also survived by a special son, Landon Bailes, several nieces, nephews, cousins, extend family and many friends.
A private service will be held at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.
CLYDE EUGENE CASTO
Clyde Eugene “Gene” Casto, 83, of Eleanor, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home. He worked for many years as a concrete finisher and was a member of the Cement Finishers Union #109. He was a Christian and attended Grandview Baptist Church.
Born July 18, 1942 in Putnam County, he was the son of the late Clyde Casto and Icie Painter Casto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Rockford Casto, Carroll Casto, James Casto, Tom Casto and Bill Casto; sisters: Williadean Boggess and Patsy Smith.
Survivors include his loving companion, Teresa Rollins; sons, Robert Casto and Rodney Casto; daughter, Kimberly Frampton; sisters, Betty Brown and Brenda King. Gene is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral service was Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, with Pastor Woody Willard officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Given.