Lanty Franklin McCARTY

Lanty Franklin McCARTY obituary, Buckeye, WV

Lanty Franklin McCARTY

Lanty McCARTY Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 2, 2025.
Lanty Franklin McCarty, 74, of Frost passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Born August 13, 1951, at Marlinton, he was a son of the late Frank and Gladys Buzzard McCarty. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert "Pete", and Roger McCarty.
Lanty was an avid hunter, mechanic and welder for Vepco Dam, and Interstate Hardwoods, one of the founding members in 1982 to start the Frost Volunteer Fire Department where he was fire chief for many years.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife Sandra McCarty, daughter, Amanda McCarty and companion Bobby Dean Jr., grandson, Connor Taylor and girlfriend Taylor Friel, one brother, Clyde McCarty and wife Becky of North Carolina, many nieces, nephews, cousins.
In keeping with Lanty wishes he will be cremated with no services
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com
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