Clyde Bennett Staley, 77, of Branchland, WV, passed away August 18, 2026. Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Franklin Cemetery, by Bishop Lonnie Wilson. He was born February 4, 1949 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Keenan Staley and Hazel Toppings Browning. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Connie Midkiff Staley; daughter, Melena "Micki" Revel (Patrick) of Morehead, KY, and son, Christopher Scott Staley of Gallipolis, OH; brothers, David Lee Staley of Brandon, FL and Richard Staley of West Hamlin, WV; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.