Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

January 29, 2020

Carl Wayne Townsend, 69, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away, January 29, 2020.

He was born June 8, 1950, in Charleston, WV to the late James Edward and Sylvia Pearl Moore Townsend.

Carl was also preceded in death by sisters; Ellen and Edna Mae, brother; Jimmy.

He was retired from General Technologies.

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January 19, 2020

AS WRITTEN BY "COOKIE" HERSELF

Lorene L. "Cookie" Shinn, 77 of Charleston, WV, passed away, January 19, 2020 after a short illness due to cancer.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jack Shinn, and daughter, Dianna Walden.

She enjoyed life to the fullest.

She is survived by, Richard...

January 4, 2020

Charles E. "Eddie" Snodgrass, Sr., 79, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, January 4, 2020.

He was born January 28, 1940 in West Chester, Ohio, to the late Ezra B. "Jack" and Evelyn "Kitty" Schwartz Snodgrass.  In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by brothers, David L. , Donald G....

December 27, 2019

Dorothy Lee Wills, 83, of Charleston, passed away, December 27, 2019.

She was born September 4, 1936, in Fayette County, WV, and was preceded in death by mother, Viola Ealm, daughter, Helen Burkes, husband, George Brown, brothers, Woodrow and Arnold Ealm.

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children; Mary (John) Estep, William "Will" Wills,...

December 12, 2019

Jane Ann Young, 70, of Charleston, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born November 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Robert and Mildred Reed. She was also preceded by a brother, Bill Reed Jane was retired from the State of West Virginia and enjoyed traveling, reading and working puzzles. Her most enjoyable was watching her only grandson,...

December 2, 2019

Rev. Olyn S. Stevens, 87, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019. While he will be missed, he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Jo Ann, in heaven. Olyn was born on September 30, 1932 in Charleston, WV to Henry S. and Susie Stevens. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School prior to entering...

November 25, 2019

Jenna Lee McClaskie, 80, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home, November 25, 2019.

She was preceded by her parents;  Howard "Bus" and Katheryn Spradling, sister; Dorthy Jean Bevins, son; Brett McClaskie, granddaughter; Kelli Fields, grandson; Mark Harbert.

Jenna retired from Charleston Town Center Info Booth, after 19 years of service, where she was well known...

November 24, 2019

David Randolph Chrislip, was born January 22, 1948, in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Charles W. and Antonette Cook Chrislip, both whom preceded him in death

David departed this life on November 24, 2019. He was 71 years old.

David graduated from Charleston Catholic High School and the University of Miami, in Coral...

October 2, 2019

Stephanie Day Rhodes 35, of South Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly, October 2, 2019.

She was born November 11, 1983, to Derek Wayne Rhodes and Virgie Lue Rhodes, both of Charleston, WV.

Stephanie loved life, she enjoyed music and art. She will be greatly missed.

Stephanie is survived by her father, Derek, her...

October 1, 2019

Norma Shuck  Levy,  87, of  Charleston,  died  peacefully  in  her  sleep  on  October  1,  2019. She  was  born  on  March 8, 1932, the  daughter  of Edgar  N.  Shuck  and  Thelma  Shuck.    She  grew  up  on Garrison  Avenue,  where  she  made  many  life-long  friends.    She  was  graduated  from  Stonewall  Jackson High  School  in  1950  and  worked  for  many  years...

September 17, 2019

Robert Kenneth West, 88 of St. Albans, formerly of Gandeeville(Roane Co.), passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Sissonville.

Kenneth was born May 21, 1931, to the late Otho and Bessie Moore West.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Guy, and sister, Ruth.

He...

September 4, 2019

Brenda Sue Rucker, 71 of Charleston, passed away September 4, 2019.

She was an former employee of Dutchess Bakery.

Brenda is survived by a cousin, David L. Rucker, Sr. and his son, David L. Rucker, Jr.

At Brenda's request there will be no visitation or service.

Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve...

August 29, 2019

Teresa Lynn "Terry" Diamond 49 of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at hospice house.

She battled a hard fought battle with cancer for 20+ years and her strength was something to be admired. Terry was strong and honest, she either loved or hated you and she...

August 14, 2019

Leah "Lovelle" Burdette 62 of Procious, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and family by her side.

Born August 23, 1956, she was the daughter of Annie Lou and Therl L. Lyons, who preceded her in death.

Lovelle is survived by her husband, Richard C. Burdette, daughter, Rachel (Jackie) Samples; grandsons, Isaih Neal...

August 14, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Holcomb 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.

She was born to the late Lydia Elizabeth (Harkins) and Luther Carnes Beaver on December 14, 1927 in Charleston.

Mary, first and foremost, loved her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. She met the love of her...

August 14, 2019

RUSSELL DEAN "RUSTY" COLEMAN, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home in Charleston, W.Va.

Rusty was born on December 12, 1951, and was a lifelong resident of Charleston. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and West Virginia Tech University. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and was a Registered Professional Engineer. Rusty served...

August 3, 2019

Richard Edward Robinson, 77, of Charleston, died, August 3, 2019.

Richard was born in Charleston on February 10, 1942.

He was a retired baker for Purity Maid Bakery.

Surviving Richard are sons, Ricky Robinson of Walton, Ronald Robinson of Conway, SC, Robert “Erky” Robinson of Charleston, grandchildren, Brooke and Taylor Robinson of Charleston, brother, Otis...

July 29, 2019

Ellen Marie Brown, 62 of Charleston, passed away, from complications from a stroke., on July 29, 2019.

She was born March 17, 1957, to the late Richard and Sue Ellis Holbert. She was also preceded by her husband, Jerry

Ellen is survived by her loving family, sons, Sam (Jennifer) and Max Brown, brothers, Marshall, Randy,...

July 28, 2019

Eric Vaughn Fowler 44, of Sissonville, WV, was found dead at his home on July 28, 2019, cause of death is still pending.

Born October 23, 1974 to Norman H. Fowler and Joyce Samples Fowler (deceased) both of Charleston.

Eric worked at United Iron Workers #301, where he was fondly referred to as "Butter Bean" by...

July 25, 2019

Tamera Lynn Butta 56, of Charleston passed away July 25, 2019 from a sudden illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Michael Butta, mother, Patricia Lemon, brother, Mike Lemon.

She is survived by her loving family: father, Donald Lemon of Palestine, daughter April Butta (Jeremy Phillips) of Charleston; son Andrew...