Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
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...
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...
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
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.
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
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...
Carolyn Newhouse
May 19, 2026
Carolyn Sue Newhouse, 84, went to be home with the lord on May 19th, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1941, to the late Henry Orville and Tressie Ethel Thomas Anderson.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and faith touched everyone who knew her. She was a lifelong member of the Davis Memorial Baptist Church,...
Karen Hill
May 18, 2026
Karen Renee Hill, 64, of Rand, West Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2026, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division. Karen was born in Charleston on March 29, 1962, to the late Robert and Emma Jean Marshall.
Karen is survived by her son Matthew Hill of Rand, WV, brothers Bobby Marshall (Janice) of Lancaster, SC, and Mike Marshall (Cat) of...
James "Pops" Robinson
May 2, 2026
James Foster “Pops” Robinson, 81, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division on May 2, 2026. James was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 26, 1944, to the late Ralph Foster Robinson and Anna Eugenia Needle Robinson. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Robinson, son, Ronald Ranson Jr.,...
Charlotte Warrick
April 22, 2026
Charlotte Anne Warrick, 73, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on April 22, 2026. Charlotte was born on August 10, 1952, to Victor Parcell and Grace Tyo Parcell.
There are no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Charlotte's family.
Lanetta Rakes
April 22, 2026
Lanetta Janell Rakes, 63, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on April 22, 2026. Lanetta was born in Welch, West Virginia, on September 8, 1962, to Tyler Rakes and Claudia Lusk Rakes.
There are no services planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Lanetta's family.
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,...
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