Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area

Rex Moore

Rex Moore

April 15, 2025

Rex Moore (Boo), 68, passed away suddenly at Thomas Memorial Hospital on April 15, 2025.

Preceding him in death were his mother, Mabel Thacker, and father, William Moore; sister, Brookie Lynn Moore; brothers Billy Jo Moore, Jimmy Moore; and daughter Jennifer Hackney. 

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Beverly Moore of Sissonville, West Virginia; grandchild Logan Angel of Sissonville,...

David Martin

David Martin

April 13, 2025

David Martin, 68, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on April 13, 2025. David was born on January 29, 1957. 

There are no services planned at this time. 

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

Jerry Fletcher

Jerry Fletcher

April 10, 2025

Jerry Lee Fletcher, 77, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, passed away on April 10, 2025. Jerry was born on December 25, 1947, to the late Luther Lee Fletcher and Ethel Joyce Judy.

During Jerry's life, he was a Disc Jockey on the local radio stations.

There are no services planned at this time.

Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be assisting...

David Pugh

David Pugh

April 3, 2025

David Pugh, 83, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on April 3, 2025. David was born on January 24, 1942.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

William "Bill" Sigmon Jr.

William "Bill" Sigmon Jr.

March 31, 2025

William Corbett Sigmon Jr. "Bill" was born December 25, 1940, to Lola and William Sigmon in Charleston, West Virginia, and has been a gift to his family ever since. 

Bill served in the Vietnam War in his early life and was stationed in Germany where he met his wife of 60 years Marliese. When he was honorably discharged from the Army,...

Hirsch Hirschfeld

Hirsch Hirschfeld

March 25, 2025

Hirsch Hirschfeld, 50, of Welch, West Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1974.

There are no services planned at this time. 

Elk Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to be assisting Hirsch's family at this time. 

Douglas Dinklocker

Douglas Dinklocker

March 24, 2025

Douglas P. Dinklocker, 70, of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.

There will be a visitation on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.

Graveside Services and Interment will be on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Elk Hills...

Cora Grass

Cora Grass

March 19, 2025

Cora Grass, 59, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, passed away on March 19, 2025. Cora was born on April 24, 1965, to the late Don Junior McCallister and Ruberta Ellen Thomas. 

Cora is survived by her daughter Ashlee, siblings Donna, Ronald, Rosalee, and Robert, and 3 grandchildren. 

In life, Cora spent many years as a medical assistant.

There are no services planned at...

Melvin Cottrell

Melvin Cottrell

March 12, 2025

Melvin Cottrell, 81, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 12, 2025, at Huntington Health & Rehab Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Melvin was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on November 11, 1943, to the late Joseph Franklin Cottrell Sr. and Elizabeth Allegra Wilkerson. 

No services are scheduled at this time. 

Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be assisting...

Kento Kaneki Taylor

Kento Kaneki Taylor

March 12, 2025

Kento Kaneki Taylor, 3, of Charleston, West Virginia passed away on March 12, 2025. Kento was the beloved son of Berry Taylor and Tahlia Smith, born on September 20, 2021. 

Kento is survived and loved by his parents, grandparents, and many friends and family. 

Kento loved to watch Curious George, Madagascar, Mickey Mouse, and Bluey. He also loved trains, dinosaurs, coloring, and...

Johnny Jones Sr.

Johnny Jones Sr.

March 10, 2025

Johnny Allen Jones Sr, 68, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Riverside Valley Nursing Facility St. Albans, West Virginia. Johnny was born on April 3, 1956, to the late James Denver Jones and Mable Ethel Fugate Jones. 

Johnny was an auto body technician having worked for Stowers Body Shop. 

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

James H Poindexter Jr.

James H Poindexter Jr.

March 5, 2025

James H. Poindexter Jr, 71, of South Charleston, died on March 5, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. James was born on December 12, 1953. 

No services have been planned at this time. 

Elk Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be assisting James’s family.

Karen Newhouse

Karen Newhouse

March 4, 2025

Karen Chrystell Parton Newhouse, 72, of Charleston, West Virginia, gained her heavenly wings on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Karen was born June 27, 1952, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Jack and Betty Parton, who preceded her in death. 

Karen was a teacher at Putnam Career and Technical Center for 35 years. 

Surviving Karen are her sisters, Deborah...

Erma Samples

Erma Samples

March 3, 2025

Erma Irene Samples, 92, of Bomont, West Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Hazel (White) Hart and Conda White, also of Bomont, West Virginia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Clay Samples, her sister Brenda Fields, her brother-in-law Robert Fields, and her daughter Stacy Jane Samples.

Her surviving...

Michael Scarberry

Michael Scarberry

March 2, 2025

Michael Scarberry, 51, passed away on March 2, 2025. Michael was born on August 14, 1973, to Michael Scarberry and the late Mary Kay McCormick. 

Michael is survived by his father, daughter Samantha Scarberry of Owensboro, Kentucky, sister Sabrina Scarberry of Owensboro, Kentucky, and brother John Scarberry of Teays Valley, West Virginia. 

There will be no services per Michael's wishes.

Elk Funeral and...

Nellie Elizabeth Gray Akers

Nellie Elizabeth Gray Akers

February 18, 2025

Nellie Elizabeth Gray Akers

The apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy chapter 4, verse 7-9, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only me, but also...

Thomas Christopher Chambers

Thomas Christopher Chambers

February 2, 2025

Thomas Christopher Chambers, 73, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on February 2, 2025. Thomas was born in South Charleston on January 31, 1952, to Posey and Ruby Chambers. 

Thomas was a jack of all trades and could fix just about anything.

Thomas was a veteran serving with the United States Army. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Ginther. No...

Harold Shaffer

Harold Shaffer

January 26, 2025

Harold James Shaffer, 66, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Charlotte, NC, on January 26, 2025. Harold was born in Charleston, WV, on July 5, 1958, to the late Shelby John Shaffer and the late Constance Joy Rollins-Shaffer-Farris. 

Raised by Shelby and Lela Tuttle-Shaffer, Harold was a 1976 graduate of Sissonville High School. Harold attended WVU...

Ethan Chic-Colbert

Ethan Chic-Colbert

January 26, 2025

Ethan Samuel Chic-Colbert, 34, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, passed away on January 26, 2025. Ethan was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 2, 1990, to Wayne Bumpus and Cynthia Colbert. 

Ethan was a welder at the Toyota plant in Buffalo, West Virginia. He is survived by his parents and his brother Micah Colbert, 3 Daughters and 1 son. 

There will...

John Bogard

John Bogard

January 24, 2025

John Robert Bogard, 70, of Charleston, passed away on January 24, 2025. John was born in Charleston on February 8, 1954, to Robert Bogard and Rose Kinzer Bogard, who both preceded him in death. 

John had worked as a transportation driver for several agencies before his retirement. John is survived by Larry and Angela Rogers, his two long-time friends who were...