Michael Beecher "Beechie" Stapleton, 77, of Ravenswood, WV passed away March 8, 2026  in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after an extended illness.

He was born July 6, 1948, in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Otto Woodruf and Ruth Eloise (Hall) Stapleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Stapleton.

Mike was a United States Army veteran. He was retired from C&P Telephone Company/Verizon with 35 plus years of service. He was a graduate of seminary and was Church of Christ by faith. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and traveling.

Survivors include his daughter Jessica Raye Keaton of Spencer, WV; brothers, Gary Wallace Stapleton and his wife Cathy and Ronald Woodruf Stapleton and his wife Patricia both of South Point, OH; sister, Marjorie Lynn Thomas and her husband Ronald of South Point, OH.

There will be no public services at this time.

Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.

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