OBITUARIES
Michael David “Juke” Mullenax age 71 years, a resident of Job, passed away September 30, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born March 26, 1955 at Whitmer a son of the late David J. Mullenax and Edna McDaniel Mullenax. On July 30, 1976 he was married to Lora Mae Teter Mullenax who preceded him in death August 21, 2022. He is survived by one daughter, Jackie Mullenax of Job; three brothers, Donald Mullenax and wife Pat of Whitmer, William Mullenax of Whitmer, Paul Mullenax and Jessica of Montrose; one sister, Gail Reed of Beverly, two granddaughters, Emily Marple and Lance, Job, WV, Kelsey Marple and Travis of Clear Spring, Md and a bonus grandson, Wade McDonald of Harman, WV. Several special nieces and nephews and many close friends including Ronnie Armentrout also survive. Juke Leaves behind his dog Marlo. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Jim and Floyd Mullenax; three sisters Rosalee Kepner, Betty Collins and Carolyn Turner. Juke attended the schools of Whitmer and Harman. He worked at Kelly Foundry of Elkins for many years and at local farms. He was a person who loved to help people, work in his garden and enjoyed cutting firewood. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren hunting and fishing and taking his dog Marlo on rides. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, he will be moved to the Whitmer Community Church where friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. the funeral hour. Pastor Steve Wymer will officiate and interment will follow in the Laural Hill Cemetery near Whitmer. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Michael David “Juke” Mullenax.
