Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Thomas Shaffer
April 9, 2026
Thomas Leon Shaffer, 80, of Big Chimney, West Virginia, passed away on April 9, 2026, at home. Thomas was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on July 12, 1945, to the late Dorsel and Altha Hughart Shaffer.
Thomas was an electrician before retiring. He was a former member of the West Virginia Army National Guard.
Along with his parents, Thomas is also preceded...
Carl Hames
March 15, 2026
Carl Hames, 61, of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away on March 15, 2026. Carl was born on April 5, 1964, in Trenton, New Jersey, to Bessie and Arthur Hames.
Carl is survived by
Carl was a security officer in asset protection
There are no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Carl's family.
Michael Corley
March 14, 2026
Michael David Corley, 59, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away on March 14, 2026. Michael was born on January 29, 1967, in Maryland to Willie Ray and Evelyn Anne Corley.
Michael worked in auto parts sales.
He is survived by his son, Kyle Schneider of Hagerstown, Maryland.
Per Michael's wishes, he was cremated, and there are no services planned at this time.
Elk...
John Rider
March 4, 2026
John Rider, 54, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 4, 2026. John was born on November 4, 1971, in New York.
There are no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting John's family.
Cathy Sullivan
February 27, 2026
Cathy Peggum Sullivan, 66, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on February 27, 2026. Cathy was born on August 21, 1959, in the Bronx, New York, to the late John and Emma Rae Moffitt Sullivan.
She was preceded by her husbands, Xavier J. Pilataxi Sr. and Willie LaHara, sisters, Maureen Bridgit Paradee, Shelia Fay, and brother Jerry Sullivan.
She is survived by...
Kimberly Moore
February 25, 2026
Kimberly Anne Moore, 60, of Marmet, West Virginia, passed away on February 25, 2026. Kimberly was born on August 8, 1965, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late Jester and Dula Kerns.
Kimberly worked in the state government for the State of West Virginia.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Alex Moore of Marmet, West Virginia, and Chris Moore.
There are no...
Leslie Thompson
February 23, 2026
Leslie Thompson, 50, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on February 23, 2026. Leslie was born on December 11, 1975.
Leslie was loved by his large extended family. Leslie’s late father was Leslie Leroy Thompson Sr. He is survived by his mother, Jennie Hewitt (mom), his stepmother Carol Thompson (mommy), and his brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his full brother...
Jutta Flowers
February 22, 2026
Jutta Irene Flowers, 91, of Campbells Creek, West Virginia, passed away on February 22, 2026. Jutta was born in Landshut, Germany, to the late Martin and Linda Hillderbrand on October 6, 1934.
Along with her parents, Jutta is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Flowers Jr.; son, Richard Flowers; daughter, Linda Stewart; and sister, Loni Luginger.
Jutta is survived by her...
Peter Stuck
February 22, 2026
Peter Mathew Stuck of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 65. Pete was a man who was most at peace outdoors. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. You could often find him at his favorite spot, fishing on the Elk River in Queen Shoals. He didn't need much,...
Phyllis Fisher
February 12, 2026
Phyllis Jean Fisher, 93, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on February 12, 2026. Phyllis was born on October 27, 1932, to the late Ruth (Harmon) Phillips and Ted Phillips.
Along with her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Kendall Fisher, and son-in-law Chuck Cobb.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Karen (Larry) Williams, Janet Cobb,...
Mona Jackson
February 5, 2026
Mona Jackson, 90, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on February 5, 2026, at The Marmet Center. Mona was born on February 5, 1936, in Davy, West Virginia, to the late Ted Bearre and Evelyn Bruner Bearre.
Along with her parents, Mona is preceded in death by her loving husband.
She is survived by her brother Ted Bearre Jr. of Stanley, North...
Betty Robinson
February 3, 2026
Betty Gean Robinson, 88, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital on February 3, 2026. Betty was born in Clay, West Virginia, on September 7, 1937, to the late William and Rosa Eagle Butler.
Along with her parents, Betty is also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Richard Ranson Jr., grandchildren Gabrielle Faith Ranson and Midnight...
Nannett Branham
January 24, 2026
Nannett Branham, 74, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 24, 2026. Nannett was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on March 10, 1951, to the late Ray Branham and Mary Perry.
Along with her parents, Nannett is preceded in death by her sister Brenda Howard and brother Gary Branham.
Nannett is survived by her children, Jason Allan Branham (Samantha Feazelle), Joseph Robert...
James "Buzzy" Whittington, Jr.
January 24, 2026
James Burton “Buzzy” Whittington Jr., 75, of Gauley Bridge, passed away January 24th, 2026 after a short heroic battle to recover from extensive injuries from an automobile accident, James lost his battle and succumbed to his injuries. He will be greatly missed. He was born in Smithers on January 14th, 1951, to the late James Burten Sr. and Lorraine Elizabeth...
Linda Saunders
January 14, 2026
Linda Faye Saunders, 76, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, passed away January 14, 2026. Linda was born in Charleston, West Virginia August 24, 1949, to the late Shirley and Lucille Phillips Clendenin.
Linda is also preceded in death by her brothers Gene and Larry Clendenin and her sister Patricia Jones.
Linda is survived by her brothers, Roger and Dennis Clendenin, sisters Treasa...
Laura "Sissy" Whittington
January 12, 2026
Laura Lorraine “Sissy” Whittington, 74, of Cannelton, West Virginia, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born in Cannelton, WV, on January 12, 1952, to the late James Burten and Lorraine Elizabeth Whittington.
Laura was a veteran of the US Army.
She is survived by her brother, James B. Whittington, Jr. (Kathy); sisters, Drena Graves, Rosie Derakhshandeh,...
Ronald Samples
January 5, 2026
Ronald Clay Samples, 55, of Bomont, West Virginia, passed away on January 5, 2026.
Ronald was born on December 29, 1970, in Garden City, Michigan. He was the son of Rodney and Erma Samples, also of Bomont, West Virginia.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Stacy Samples of Bomont, West Virginia.
He is survived by his sister, Terry Mullins...
Ronald Cohemour
January 2, 2026
Ronald Cohemour, 75, of Renick, West Virginia, passed away on January 2, 2026. Ronald was born on December 28, 1950.
There are no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Ronald's family.
Thomas Haines
December 26, 2025
Thomas Haines, 78, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away on December 26, 2025. Thomas was born on January 26, 1947, to the late Tena L. Higgenbotham Haines and Charles J. Haines Jr.
Thomas was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian church in South Charleston.
A committal service will be held at Cunningham Memorial Park in Saint Albans, West Virginia, at 1:00 PM...
Louvena Evans
December 26, 2025
Louvena Evans, 87, of Bomont, West Virginia, passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston on December 26, 2025. Louvena was born on August 3, 1938, in Queen Shoals, West Virginia, to the late Bruce and Lulia Bryant Evans.
Louvena is also preceded in death by her brothers, Hazel James Evans, Billy Porter Evans, and Ricky Elvis Evans, and her...
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