Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Nelson Lee Fowler
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,...
Donna Jean White
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...
Ayden Michael Cottrell
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...
Minnie Florence Allison Williams
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...
Edward J. “Eddie” Russell
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...
Rachel H. White
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...
John "Johnny" Barker
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...
Janice Rose Ayres
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,...
Myrtle Jane Brown
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...
Donald S. Garvin
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...
Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan
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...
William W. "Bill" Mullins, Jr.
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...
Charles Edward "Chuck" Coulter
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...
Russell Smith
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...
Randall "Randy" Lee Williams
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....
Shirley R. "Tootie" Bailey
December 14, 2017
Mrs. Shirley R. “Tootie” Bailey, 71, passed away on December 14, 2017, at her home in Little River, SC. Shewas born on March 5, 1946, in Charleston, WV, and was the daughter of the late Arl and Violet Cavender.She was also preceded in death by sisters, Kay Frances Cavender and Joyce Foster. Tootie and Roy made their home in Charleston,...
David Lee Cavender
November 23, 2017
David Lee Cavender, 58, of Charleston, passed away, on Thursday, November 23, 2017, surrounded by his family.He was born December 2, 1958, in Charleston, to the late William Denver and Almeda Marie Jones Cavender. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby R., and a brother, Donnie Cavender.David was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School, Class of...
Nelson Eugene "Gene" Sneed
November 17, 2017
Nelson Eugene "Gene" Sneed, 72, of Charleston, died Friday, November 17, 2017. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The complete obituary may be read at elkfuneralhome.com. Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sneed family. A complete...
Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons
November 15, 2017
Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons, 62, of Charleston, WV passed away on November 15, 2017. She was born October 31, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Mary Louisa Harless Scarberry. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Allen Vance, and three brothers, Roger, Carl, and Dennis Scarberry. She is survived by her...
Linda Lou Carpenter
October 24, 2017
Linda L. Stutler Carpenter, 74, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, with her family by her side.She was preceded in death by her parents, George G. and Bernice A. Stutler; husband, Jack L. Carpenter; daughters, Jackie and Jaqulin Carpenter, Bobbi J. Carpenter Evans; brothers, George O. Stutler, Virgil Eugene "Gene" Stutler; and...
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