Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

September 27, 2018

Romaine A. Fuller, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, September 27, 2018, at the Hubbard Hospice House in South Charleston.

Romaine has made her home at Kenna Homes of South Charleston for 61 years. She had previously worked for the State of West Virginia and J. C. Penney’s.

Romaine loves...

September 22, 2018

Dennie C. Kelley, 33, of Sissonville, WV, had his life taken away suddenly September 22, 2018.

He was a very lovable young man who was also preceded by his grandmother, Bonnie Kiser.

Left to cherish his memory, mother and father, John and Julie Kelley, sisters; Angela Mitchell, McKenzie Kelley, Samantha Bostic, Lisa Casto, brother; Rick Bostic,...

September 18, 2018

Delores Ann Brumbaugh, 67, of Charleston, passed away, September 18, 2018.

She was born December 15, 1950 to the late Orville and Talma Carney Young. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Young, granddaughters, Ali and Angela.

She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and WV State College, a former teacher...

September 10, 2018

Thomas Dalton Weber, 53, of Charleston, passed away, September 10, 2018 at C.A.M.C. General Division after a short illness.

He was born September 2, 1965, to the late Lawrence D. and Eunice Ann Cadle Weber. In addition, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Kimberly Michelle Stricker.

He was employed by Embassy Suites...

August 10, 2018

Roger Glen "MOON" Mullins, 68, entered into rest on August 10, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Tressie (Legg) Mullins, and his grandson, Jeremy Ferrebee.

He is survived by his wife Peach, and best friend, Sadie, of Clay, daughter, Tressi Mullins, step-daughters, Jennifer Douglas, Beth and Janet Ferrebee, and Anita (Benny) McKinney, sister, Dorothy Fitzwater and brother,...

August 7, 2018

Nelson Lee Fowler, 75, of Charleston, passed away on August 7, 2018, after a sudden illness.

He was born September 14, 1942, in Morgantown, WV to the late Theodore Everette and Elutea Persinger Fowler, and raised by his step-father, John D. Samuels, mother, Elutea, and his beloved grandmother, Dessie Persinger.

He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1960,...

July 20, 2018

Donna Jean White, 65, of Elkview, WV, passed away after a sudden illness.

She was born August 3, 1952, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to the late Phyllis Jean Welcher Perdue Newell and Robert Newell. She was also preceded by a brother, Mike Sater.

Donna Jean is survived by her loving family, daughter; Chariti Moss, grandchildren; Nathan Doughty of Mill Creek, Dustin...

July 18, 2018

Ayden Michael Cottrell, 5 month infant son, became an angel, on July 18, 2018. He was born on February 7, 2018.

Ayden is survived by his loving mother and family.  Kelly Cottrell, grandparents; Robin Smith and Bo Reese, Tom and Melanie Cottrell, sister; Megan Cottrell, aunts; Maria Danberry, Melissa Cottrell, Martha Mullins uncles; Michael Thrift, David and Shirley Conley, cousins; Christopher...

July 11, 2018

Minnie Florence Allison Williams, 83, of Huntington, formerly of  Charleston, went to the arms of Jesus, on July 11, 2018. She was born on May 7, 1935.  She was met at Heaven's Gate by her son, David Owen Williams, and daughter, Linda Williams Adkins.  Minnie Flo was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1953 and attended Marshall...

May 25, 2018

Edward J. “Eddie” Russell, 35 of Charleston, died May 24, 2018, after an unexpected illness.

He was a graduate of Mountain State University.

Eddie is survived by his loving family, mother and father, Lynn S. and Edward G. Russell, sister; Katie Russell, grandmother, Kay Pence, and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May...

April 25, 2018

Rachel H. White, 99, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2018.

She was born September 17, 1918, near Summersville, West Virginia, the daughter of Lee and Ona Herold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick James White Jr, her daughter Barbara Ann Keney, her sisters Helen Barnett and Ruth...

April 17, 2018

John “Johnny” Barker went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 17, 2018.

John lived a great life always striving to help the community and people around him. He was a member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, was a member of the Army Reserves for 15 years, retired from WCHS-TV as an engineer after 46 years, and...

April 16, 2018

Janice Rose Ayres 75 of Georges Creek, passed away, on April 16, 2018.

She was born December 4, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Norman and Josephine Compagno Hein. She was also preceded by a daughter, Melissa Townsend.

Janice worked diligently in her church and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Howard Ayres, daughter,...

April 9, 2018

Myrtle Brown, 77, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018. Myrtle was born on June 9, 1940, to the late William and Twisha Hunt of Elkview.Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Roscoe Shaffer and baby boy Hunt; her husband, John Brown; and daughters, Kimberly Black and Pamela (Bob) Fridley.She was a barber...

March 29, 2018

Donald S. GarvinApril 24, 1947-March 29, 2018Don was the son of Donald S. Garvin Sr. and June M. Garvin and passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Riggleman Hall, University of Charleston, at 11 a.m.Don was preceded in death by his mother...

February 10, 2018

Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan, 58, of Charleston, passed away, on February 10, 2018, surrounded by family and friends.

Danny was born in Charleston on October 10, 1959, to the late Charles and Katherine Sloan.

He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School "Class of 1978" and was currently employed by Goodwill Industries and the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a custodian. He previously...

January 24, 2018

William W. “Bill” Mullins, 63, of Charleston, passed away, on January 24, 2018, his birthday.

He was born January 24, 1955, in Kanawha Co., the late William W. and Harriet I. Jones Mullins, Sr.

In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by brothers: Ricky and Kevin Mullins, sisters: Susie Mullins, and Edna Bronaugh, and brother: Jimmy Mullins.

Bill was...

January 23, 2018

Charles Edward “Chuck” Coulter, 72, of Charleston, entered into rest on January 23, 2018.

First and foremost he loved God and country.

He was born February 26, 1945, in Kanawha Co., to the late Joseph Edward and Mary Helen Taylor Coulter Wolfe.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his loving Daughter, Dara Coulter, sister; June Jones, brothers; Larry...

December 29, 2017

Russell Smith, 89, of Elkview, passed away on December 29, 2017, after a short illness.

He was born on January 8, 1928, to the late John and Tressie Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Velva Maxine Smith, and brothers; Raymond Smith and Hershel Smith.

Russell is survived by his loving family; step-sons; Larry W. (Lois)  Abshire and John...

December 20, 2017

Randall Lee "Randy" Williams, 57, of South Charleston, passed away, on December 20, 2017, at home after a long illness.

He was born November 6, 1960, in South Charleston to the late Robert H. and Prairie VanWey Williams. A sister, Cheri Lowry also preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1978 and a U.S....