Murrel Calhoun Mullenax

Murrel Calhoun Mullenax, age 89, of Arbovale, WV, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center, Bridgeport.

He was born May 31, 1936 on Allegheny Mountain in Highland County, VA, a son of the late Lester Calhoun and Hazel (Mullenax) Mullenax.

A born-again Christian, Mr. Mullenax attended Calvary Gospel Church. He was always faithful to his Lord and ensured his children were raised in the church. A caring individual, he was a dedicated member of the Durbin Lions Club for 26 years, a member and Past Master of Riverside Masonic Lodge #124, and delivered Meals on Wheels throughout Pocahontas County in recent years. Additionally, Murrel had been employed by Pocahontas County Public Schools as a school bus driver and was a self-employed logger.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed time spent deer and turkey hunting, and in years past, fishing. In his spare time, he also loved playing cards and chicken foot with his family. Always working well with his hands, he was known for his woodworking skills and the beautiful creations he gifted to his family. Above all else, Mr. Murrel will be remembered for his selfless nature, and for being a steadfast provider, peace keeper, and especially, a loving father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Waneta Irene (Shreve) Hogan Mullenax; as well as brothers, Melvin and Aaron Mullenax.

He is survived by three daughters, Carola Waybright and husband, Michael of Arbovale, Vickie King and husband, Terry of Monterey, Va. and Julia Galford of Glasgow, Va.; son, Forrest Mullenax and wife, Donna Kay of Arbovale; brothers, Dale Mullenax of Hagerstown, MD, Arthur “Bud” Mullenax of Durbin, and Wallace Mullenax of Bartow; sisters, Helen Cook of Falling Waters, WV, Arlene Hause and Charlene Gossard, both of Hagerstown, MD, and Linda Mullenax of Elkins; ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; as well as three great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Obaugh Funeral Home, McDowell with Brother Tim Crooks officiating.

A committal service will take place in the Mullenax Family Cemetery on Allegheny Mountain in Highland County at a later date.

Pallbearers will be his brothers and grandsons.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Green Bank Meals on Wheels, 4498 Potomac Highlands Trail, Green Bank, WV 24944.