Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

October 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Niemeyer, 18, of Charleston, WV, passed away, October 1, 2020.

She was born January 11, 2002 in Farmington, New Mexico to Nathaniel Niemeyer and Amy May.

She was preceded by grandfather, Leon May, cousin, William Drake, grandmother, Adrian Niemeyer, cousin, Jacob May.

In addition to her mother and father, she is...

September 28, 2020

Cheryl Ann Cantrell, 65, of Charleston, WV, passed away, September 28, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1955 to the late Cecil Ray Milbee, Sr and Alice Creech, brothers, Robbie Milbee, Jr. Milbee, and Tony Milbee also preceded her in death.

Left to mourn her passing, husband of 42 years, Ricky Cantrell, daughters, Vada Spencer,...

September 1, 2020

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Mary G. Poston Smith, 87, of Charleston, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness.

She was born on October 28, 1932, in Charleston, WV to the late Delphia B. Anderson. She was a devout member of  Starcher Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, she...

August 13, 2020

Leonard Clarence Vance, 71 of Charleston, passed away on August 13, 2020, after a long battle with complications from heart and cancer issues.

He was born January 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Charlie and Hazel Holley Vance. A sister, Alphia Meadows, and brothers, Charles “Dink”, Garland “Cork”, Cecil, and Clarence Vance also preceded him in death.

He was an outstanding...

August 8, 2020

Lena Roberts of Windom Rd, Pineville, WV passed away in the home of her daughter Patricia (Patty) Roberts August 8,2020. She was 93. Services will be Friday, August 14; 2:00 pm at Cooper Memorial Baptist Church. Many may remember her from working at Goodsons Supermarket for many years. Preceded in death by husband Willie J Roberts in 1955 and daughter Joyce Darlene McKinney in...

August 7, 2020

James "Roger" Craft, aged 74, Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to many passed away peacefully Friday August 7, 2020 at Charleston Memorial Division with his loving family by his side. He was born January 9, 1946 to the late Darrell James and Geneva Craft.

He was a lifelong resident of Charleston, WV,...

August 2, 2020

Shelby Eugene Moore, 60, passed away, August 2, 2020

He was born June 20, 1960, in Charleston, WV, to the late Albert and Patsy Burgess Moore.

Shelby was a gentle and free spirited soul who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was always willing to help someone in need. He cared deeply for his family...

July 30, 2020

Bobby Ray Simmons, 52 of Charleston, passed away, July 30, 2020. Bobby was born September 8, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Bobby Gene and Mary Ellen Bvdnik Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Michelle Jones, brother, Josh Simmons, step-son, Raymond Larry Spears.

He was a former server at 5th Quarter...

July 15, 2020

Sarah Jean Wade, 43 and son, Xavier Wade, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Sarah was born on August 10, 1976, in Charleston, to Candace Wade and Timmy Green, she graduated from Capital High School, Class of 1994. She worked as a 4-star server at Cracker Barrel where...

July 11, 2020

Alice Dianne Downs Oldaker, 80, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020, after a long illness.

she was born November 26, 1939, in Huntington, WV, to the late Oliver and Freida Sparks Downs.  She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School and also preceded in death by her parents, and her sisters,...

July 11, 2020

David Lee Nearhoof, 69, of Charleston, passed away, July 11, 2020.

He was born February 20, 1951, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to the late Rodney and Eustatia Stringer Nearhoof.

David was a WVU graduate with computer science degree, and worked for the Governor’s Office of Technology for 32 years, he was a part time teacher for...

July 4, 2020

Timmy Lee Dunlap, 53 of Madison, passed away, July 4, 2020.

He was born March 25, 1967, in Madison to the late David and Lynn Able Dunlap and was also preceded in death by a brother, David Dunlap.

Timmy was an avid fisherman and loved canoeing, Dallas Cowboys, and the WVU Mountaineers, or anything involving...

June 27, 2020

Thomas Michael “Mike” Todd, 67, of Charleston, passed away June 27, 2020, after an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Dewey and Julia Mace Todd, brother, Ernest Mansfield Todd, sisters, Norma Todd, Elinor (Marvin) Keckley, Audrey Mae (Franklin “Buddy”) Levers, Margery Ellen (Denver “Dick”) Mullins.

Mike was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson...

June 24, 2020

Katherine C. “Katie” Akers, 41, of Charleston, WV, passed away, June 24, 2020.

She was born in Miami, Florida, to the late, Thomas L. and Carolyn Helmick Akers. She was a graduate of Capital High School.

Katie is survived by her brother, Michael Akers and his wife, Carly, nephew, Thomas, several aunts and uncles and...

June 19, 2020

Joseph F. “Joey” Bennett, 59, of St. Albans, WV, passed away, June 19, 2020.

Get He was born November 9, 1960 to the late William and Jewel Bradley Bennett. He was also preceded by a brother,  Brad and a sister, Cindy.

He was a C & H Taxi Cab driver.

Joey is survived...

June 10, 2020

Kevin Stepp, 65 of Charleston, WV, passed away June 10, 2020 Kevin was born on April 9, 1955 to Darlene Fayette Swartz and William Franklin Conley in New Albany, Indiana. He is preceded in death by both his parents and sister, Barbara. He became a truck driver and loved his job. Later in life he lived with his brother...

June 9, 2020

Steven Terry Spencer

65, of Charleston West Virginia

August 20, 1954- June 9, 2020

Steven Spencer (Steve) went home to be with his Lord and savior following an extended illness. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and a life long resident of Kanawha County. Steve attended Kanawha...

May 31, 2020

Robert Desalle "Khrushchev" Rose 96 of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2020, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division.

He was born April 6, 1924 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Willie Clayton and Faithie Callaway Rose.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Reynolds and a niece, Willie...

May 28, 2020

Jack Thornton "Jackie" Cox, Jr., 64, of Charleston, passed away, May 28, 2020, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Hospice. He was the son of Jack Thornton Cox, Sr. and Bertha McLaughlin Cox. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Cox. He was a 9 year employee of Tudor's on Lee St. He is survived by brother, Anthony C....

May 22, 2020

Dawn L. Pelphrey. 54 of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2020.

She was born January 2, 1966, in Michigan, to the late Ottis Pelphrey “Junebug” and Geraldine Barker Pelphrey.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Wade Pelphrey.

She was a...