Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area

Mary Trent

Mary Trent

October 11, 2026

Mary Christina Trent (Hatfield), age 63, leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, perseverance, and faith that will continue through the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, and a woman whose determination helped shape the people who knew and loved her most.

Born on May 13, 1963, in Welch, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter...

Karen Williams

Karen Williams

October 9, 2026

Karen Sue Williams, 65, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away on October 9, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Karen was born on February 3, 1961, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Maxwell K. and Helen Irene Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George K. Williams.

She leaves behind her loving daughters, Bethany Sigmon and Elisha Fleming; her...

Serena Guiliano

Serena Guiliano

September 28, 2026

Serena Guiliano, 47, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on September 28, 2026. Serena was born in Bronx, New York, to Enrico Guiliano and Florence Columbo Guiliano on November 28, 1978.

Serena is preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her mother; her children, Alexus Oddo and Kristopher Smilowska; her brothers Robert and Enrico Guiliano; 3 grandchildren; and...

Sharon Hill

Sharon Hill

September 24, 2026

Sharon Kay Welch Hill, 78, of Belle, West Virginia, passed away at home on September 24, 2026. Sharon was born December 28, 1947, in Simpson, Taylor County, West Virginia, to the late Charles A. and Dessie M. Welch.

Sharon is also preceded in death by her first husband, David Brewer, and sister, Rebecca Sue Lude, brother-in-law Roger Lude, and brother-in-law Dan...

Michael Spencer Sr.

Michael Spencer Sr.

September 20, 2026

Michael Lee Spencer Sr., 54, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on September 20, 2026, at CAMC General Hospital. Michael was born in Charleston on May 19, 1972, to the late Virgil Lee and Peggy Ann Spencer. Michael is also preceded in death by his brother Brian Spencer. 

He is survived by his wife Sonya Spencer and sons Michael Lee Spencer...

Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

September 8, 2026

Lisa Marie Johnson, 43, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on September 8, 2026, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Lisa was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on December 19, 1982, to the late William and Theresa Dolin Adkins.

Lisa is survived by her loving husband Dwight “Ricky” Johnson.

Per her request there will be no services. 

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to...

Richard Clark

Richard Clark

August 26, 2026

Richard Dale Clark, 72, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away on August 26, 2026.

Richard was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 11, 1953, to the late Charles and Dorcas Kirk Clark. Richard is also preceded in death by his brothers Donald and David Clark. 

He is survived by his wife Angie, his children, Charles Allen Clark, TJ Clark, George Clark,...

Timothy Hively

Timothy Hively

August 24, 2026

Timothy Wayne Hively, 66, of Indore, West Virginia, passed away on August 24, 2026. Timothy was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 10, 1960, to the late William and Mildred Dobbins Hively.

Tim spent his childhood getting into mischief with his brothers Billy, Richie, and Chris except for the time he spent hunting and fishing which he was deeply passionate...

Mark Ingram

Mark Ingram

August 19, 2026

Mark Elliot Ingram, 56, of Nitro, West Virginia joined his dad, Preston (Joe) Ingram, and his brother Jason Grant Ingram in heaven on August 19, 2026, after a short illness.

Mark left behind his daughter, Kylia Pilbeam, his mother, Sharon Ingram, his granddaughter, Haddien Pilbeam, his grandson Adonis, along with his nieces Jasmine Jarrett and Gwen Walker, and nephew Jason Ingram.

In...

Timothy Hanna Jr.

Timothy Hanna Jr.

August 3, 2026

Timothy Lee Hanna Jr., 32, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 3, 2026. Timothy was born on February 14, 1994, to the late Timothy Hanna Sr. and Evelyne Bryant. 

Along with his parents, Timothy is preceded in death by his brothers Kenny Bryant and Shane Adkins.

Timothy is survived by his sister Kimberly Hoff and brothers Jonathan Reynolds and Eddie...

Barbara Meadows

Barbara Meadows

July 17, 2026

Barbara Jean Meadows, 68, of Glasgow, West Virginia, passed away on July 17, 2026. Barbara was born on June 12, 1958. 

There are no services planned at this time.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Barbara's family at this time.

Seigel Edward Kinder Jr.

Seigel Edward Kinder Jr.

July 11, 2026

Seigel Edward Kinder Jr, 69, of St Albans, West Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Charleston. He was born in Charleston to the late Seigel Edward Kinder Jr. and Josephine Hicks Kinder on August 1, 1956. 

He is also preceded in death by his sister Sandy Alley. 

He is survived by his wife Cindy Kinder and children Denise and Caleb...

Paul Zeiss

Paul Zeiss

July 7, 2026

Paul Joseph Zeiss, 66, of Seth, West Virginia, passed away on July 7, 2026. Paul was born on December 13, 1959.

There are no services planned at this time.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Paul's family at this time.

Jackie Parsons

Jackie Parsons

July 6, 2026

Jackie Roger Parsons, 85, of South Charleston, West Virginia, died peacefully in his sleep on July 6, 2026. He had been battling Parkinson’s for a number of years, but his battle is over.

A graduate of Sissonville High School, he grew up in the area and was proud of his “country boy” background. Jackie retired from Lowe’s in 2009. He was...

Debra Baumgardner

Debra Baumgardner

July 1, 2026

Debra Baumgardner, 59, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on July 1, 2026. Debra was born on August 5, 1966, to the late George Edward Baumgardner and Hazel Leona (Holly) Baumgardner.

Along with her parents, Debra is preceded in death by her brothers Edward Lee Baumgardner, Kenneth Gerald Baumgardner, and David Wayne Baumgardner, and sisters Sharon Jackson and Martha Ellen Nicholas.

She...

Gary Hill Jr.

Gary Hill Jr.

June 29, 2026

Gary Ray Hill Jr., 67, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 29, 2026. Gary was born on March 26, 1959.

There are no services planned at this time.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be serving Gary's family.

Dorothy Ratcliff

Dorothy Ratcliff

June 22, 2026

Dorothy Lee Ratcliff, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on June 22, 2026. Dorothy was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on June 24, 1956, to the late Lewis William Bowring and Luis Mae Bostic Bowring.

Dorothy was a home heath caregiver.

She is survived by her children, Nicole Blair and Casey Bowring; and her sister, Janet Burdette.

Funeral services are being planned.

Family...

Jonathan McMillion

Jonathan McMillion

June 11, 2026

Jonathan Shannon McMillion, 50, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away on June 11, 2026. Jonathan was born on September 23, 1975 to Rodney McMillion and Deborha Oxley.

There are no services planned at this time.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Jonathan's family.

David Sims Sr.

David Sims Sr.

June 11, 2026

David Allen Sims Sr., 46, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away on June 11, 2026, at CAMC Memorial.

David was born in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Diana Lynn Lambert on July 1, 1979.

David was a mechanic and builder.

David is survived by his wife Patricia, brothers Cecil Stacy and John A. Stone, sisters Samantha Copen, Brittany Stacy, Vanessa Stacy, April...

Rollie “Eddie” Burford

Rollie “Eddie” Burford

June 10, 2026

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, our beloved Eddie went home to the Lord after a short illness. Eddie was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 28, 1944, to the late Rollie and Goldie McCormick Burford.

Rollie Edger Burford proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Nitro High School. He graduated from Morris Harvey (now...