Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Garry Bailey
August 31, 2025
Garry Bradford Bailey, 71, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away on August 31, 2025. Garry was born on November 12, 1953, to the late Vernon Bailey and Mary Bailey.
Garry is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Utt.
He is survived by his nieces, Deanna Hunley of Charleston, West Virginia, and Kristy Utt of Charleston, West Virginia, his brother-in-law,...
Douglas Wesley
August 25, 2025
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Douglas Wayne (June) Wesley of Charleston, WV, reported his time of departure was near. Monday, August 25, 2025, the breath of Life God gave Douglas on June 13, 1951, had departed. Douglas was Elizabeth (Betty) McCray’s only child, her pride & joy. Father James Morris. Loving Stepfather Nathan McCray.
Early in life, Douglas received Jesus Christ...
Sharon Howe
August 23, 2025
Sharon Jeanette Howe, 65, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025. Sharon was born on November 13, 1959 in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Maurice Jack Hamrick and Alice Marie Morrow.
Sharon is preceded in death by her father and her husband William W. Howe.
Sharon is survived by her mother Alice of North Port, Florida, sons Rick Maddox (Rebecca...
Arrietta Burgess
August 12, 2025
Arrietta Burgess, 67, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 12, 2025. Arrietta was born on April 14, 1958, to Ray Smith and Eunice Beaver.
Arrietta is preceded in death by her parents, her brother James Smith, and her sister Davia Hudson.
She is survived by her daughter Jessica Legg, son Joshua Burgess, sisters Elissa Johnson and Tena Weir, brother Ray...
Martin Weibel
August 7, 2025
Martin Weibel, 60, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 7, 2025. Martin was born on April 3, 1965.
There are currently no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Martin's family at this time.
Sarah Dean
July 16, 2025
Sarah Virginia Dean-Burton, 47, of Elbert, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, West Virginia, of complications from a long illness. She was born in Princeton, WV, on December 20, 1977, the daughter of the late Hayes and Ima Jean (Myers) Dean. Sarah was the beloved wife of William (BJ) Burton, though she still...
Devin Fouty
July 11, 2025
Devin Patrick Fouty, 46, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital. Devin was born April 26, 1979, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Ricky H. Fouty and Judith Haas.
Devin is preceded in death by his parents and grandmother, Marjorie Morris Jones.
Devin leaves behind his loving wife, Katrina Fouty, their son, Lennox Fouty,...
Frances Wade
July 9, 2025
Frances Wade, 89, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on July 9, 2025. Frances was born on May 27, 1936, to the late Jack Kuhns and Flossie Martin Kuhns.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Gerald Kuhns, Alfred Kuhns, and Lance Kuhns, and sisters Eleanor Martin, Louise Jenkins, and Velora Cowart. She is survived by her daughters, Dana...
Timothy "Tim" Harrison
July 4, 2025
Timothy Mark Harrison, 72, of Malden, West Virginia, went home to be with God on July 4, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Tim was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 16, 1952, to the late Ulysses Grant "Jiggs" and Edna Harrison. A 1970 graduate of Charleston High School, he attended West...
Eleanor Hamilton
June 25, 2025
Eleanor Hamilton, 86, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 25, 2025. Eleanor was born in Homney, West Virginia, on May 10, 1939, to the late Guy O'Dell and Bessie Pitsenbarger.
Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, William Preston Hamilton, and her siblings, Orionoko Orndorff and Edward O'Dell. She is survived by her children, Sheila...
Dwight Holsopple Sr.
June 23, 2025
Dwight Dale Holsopple Sr., age 70, of Tornado, West Virginia, also known as "The Vega Man" and "The Cavalier King," went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:06 p.m.
He was born in Princeton, West Virginia, on September 10, 1954. A graduate of Hurricane High School, he went on to attend West Virginia State College...
David Donnley
June 17, 2025
David John Donnley, 54, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 17, 2025. David was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 19, 1970, to the late Ambrose Donnley and Wanda Gwen.
David is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ambrose Donnley Jr, Allen Donnley, and William "Bill" Donnley. He is survived by his children, David Tyler, Christopher Tyler, Issac...
Gary Wayne Ingram
June 17, 2025
Gary Wayne Ingram, 73, passed away earlier this week at the Cedar Ridge Nursing Home.
He was born on February 20, 1952, to Kenna and Jaunita Waugh Ingram in Charleston, W.V.
A 1970 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, he pursued a teaching career after graduating from Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston) in 1974. While teaching, Gary continued his...
Patty Jean Walker
June 14, 2025
Patty Jean Walker, 60, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 14, 2025. Patty was born on March 13, 1965.
There are no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Patty's family at this time.
Belinda Parsons
June 12, 2025
Belinda Parsons, 64, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 12, 2025. Belinda was born on July 22, 1960.
There will be a memorial service for Belinda on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 2 pm to 3 pm at Elk Funeral & Cremation Service, 2001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia, 25302.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting...
John Harrah
June 8, 2025
John Harrah, 61, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2025. John was born on August 10, 1963, to John Harrah and Mary McBride Harrah.
In life, John was an appliance salesman and repairman for the business he co-owned with his father, J&J Appliances, now known as Casto Appliances.
John is preceded in death by his father, John Harrah, and...
Teresa Estep
June 8, 2025
Teresa Estep, 67, of Chesapeake, West Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2025. Teresa was born on April 12, 1958, to the late Glenn Taylor and Nancy Matheney.
In her life, Teresa was a retired KCEAA paramedic and then a paralegal.
Teresa is preceded in death by her parents and brother Tom Perdew. She is survived by her loving husband, Roy Estep;...
Karl Hoff
June 3, 2025
Karl Hoff, 80, of Pinch, West Virginia, passed away on June 3, 2025. Karl was born on April 2, 1945, in Arizona, to the late Karl Hoff and Margaret Stapf (Hoff).
Karl owned a bicycle shop and raced bicycles competitively. He later worked for Trojan Steel.
There will be no funeral services and a private burial at Rock Cemetery in Elkview, West...
Rebecca Lambert
June 2, 2025
Rebecca Lambert, 63, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2025. Rebecca was born on December 21, 1961, to the late Wyatt Lambert and Betty Lou Means.
Rebecca is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Diane Blevins. She is survived by her sisters, Lethey Copen and Leona Lambert, and brothers Rodney Lambert (Rebecca) and James Lambert...
Tonie Arthur
May 23, 2025
Tonie Allen Arthur, 40, of Charleston, WV, passed away on May 23, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Tonie was born in Charleston, WV, on November 4, 1984, to Tonie Meadows and Ludema Arthur. Tonie was a Rental Property Manager.
He is preceded in death by his Father. Surviving are his mother, children Allen Jacob Arthur and Melissa Jo Arthur, sister Tosha Marie...
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