Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Bruce J. Patton
February 10, 2017
Bruce J. Patton, 55, of Charleston, formerly of Sissonville, went to join his parents on February 10, 2017.He was a former employee of Clearon and was a certified welder. He loved motorcycles and working on cars. Bruce was a member of the North Charleston Apostolic Church.He is survived by his loving family: girlfriend and mother of his child, Christy Sims;...
Stephanie Marie Gentry Russell
February 4, 2017
Stephanie Marie Gentry Russell, 36, left this earth on February 4, 2017, unexpectedly.She was preceded in death by her father, Stephen L. Heck; her stepfather, David King; and her beloved cousin, Erica R. GlennShe is survived by her husband, Jack C. Russell, and one daughter, Jada Russell; mother; Deborah Gentry King Goode, and her husband, Dale: aunts, Rebecca L. Glenn,...
Bobby Arnold Hunt
February 4, 2017
Bobby Arnold Hunt, 82, of Charleston, passed from this life on February 4, 2017.He was born March 10, 1934, in Charleston, to the late Benny and Vivian Gibson Hunt.He was also preceded by his wife, Ancil M. Hunt; sister, Jeanette Heidel; brother, Richard Allen Hunt.He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps.Bobby enjoyed hunting and gardening and taught...
Lorree Jo Adkins-Greene
January 29, 2017
Lorree Jo Adkins-Greene, left us too soon at the age of 38, on Sunday, January 29, 2017.She was a 1998 graduate of St. Albans High School.A mother of three girls: Gabrielle, Alinda, and Brianna.She loved everyone and never knew a stranger.She will always be the "L" in our LUCK.She is preceded in death by her parents, Linda and Tom Adkins,...
Lisa Ann Combs
January 7, 2017
Lisa Ann Combs, 52, of Charleston, passed away, on January 7, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard C. Combs of Charleston, and Nina C. Metz of Danville.She is survived by her sister, W. Jean Kellogg, her niece, Laurel Kellogg, and her stepfather, Lewis Dale Metz.Lisa was born on October 8, 1964, in Charleston. Most of her adult...
Edna Lee Bronaugh
January 6, 2017
Edna Lee Bronaugh 78 of Charleston, Passed away on January 6, 2017, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division after a long illness.
She was born July 24, 1938, in Kanawha County to the late William Wilbur and Harriet Isabelle Jones Mullins. Edna was also preceded in death by her husband; Charles A. Bronaugh; son, Charles Edwin Bronaugh; daughter Lee Ann Tackett Sylvester; Ricky...
Diana Lou Rucker
January 4, 2017
Diana Lou (Shawver) Rucker, 66, of Charleston, passed away January 4, 2017, after a lengthy illness.She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Fraine of Mass.; son, Michael Guerrette of W.Va.; and daughter-in-law, Melissa (Guthrie) Guerrette. She was also the mother to the late Jason Savage. She had five grandchildren, Sean of W.Va., Chasity of Ohio, Brandon of W.Va., Avia of...
Sharon Elaine Boggs
December 21, 2016
Sharon Elaine Boggs, 66 of South Charleston, went to join her mother, best friend, and niece Kelli and be with the Lord, on December 21, 2016.
She was born July 28, 1950, to the late Omer and Harlene Ross Caplinger. She was also preceded by a brother, Jerry Caplinger.
Sharon was a devoted Christian. She retired from Kroger, Dunbar, and South Charleston...
Roger Lee Burdette, Sr.
December 14, 2016
Roger Lee Burdette, Sr., 49 of Charleston, passed away on December 14, 2016, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Charleston, WV to the late James E. Burdette and Reba Holley Burdette.
He was a baker for Spring Hill Bakery with 27 years service.
Roger Lee is survived by his loving wife, Kay; daughters, Amanda, Raina, Rachel, and Lenora; sons,...
Royce A. Mace
December 10, 2016
Royce A. Mace, 51 of Charleston, passed away on December 10, 2016, at Charleston Memorial Hospital after a short illness.He is survived by his much-loved children, Suzanne A. Mace and Samuel H. Mace of South Bend, Indiana; mother, Barbara J. Mace of Charleston; nephew, Daniel L. Mace of Charleston; aunts, Shirley Ashley (Ed) of Charleston, Linda Carver (Donnie) of Chesapeake,...
Margaret Ann Smith
December 2, 2016
Margaret Ann Smith, 84, of Charleston, WV, passed away on December 2, 2016.
She was born July 15, 1932, in Gary, WV, to the late Miles Andrew and Mable Georgia Quillin Sutherland.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmer “Jack” Smith, son, Garry, sister, Wanda Chalfant
Margaret was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School, Class of 1948, where she...
Imogene Gullian
October 9, 2016
Imogene Gullian, 88, of Charleston, passed away Sunday evening, October 9, 2016, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home, surrounded by family and friends.Imogene was a housewife and loyal wife, mother, grandmother; and great-grandmother. Most importantly, Imogene knew Jesus Christ and was saved at a young age. She instilled her faith in her daughter, husband, and grandchildren. She was a member of Canaan Baptist...
Ralph E. Tabor
September 27, 2016
Ralph Tabor, of Foster, W.V., departed this life following a short illness on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.Ralph was born in Logan, W.Va., on July 29, 1952, the son of the late Gilbert Tabor and Madeline Lovejoy Tabor.He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Arlie Asbury; granddaughter, Kristen; and grandson, Blake.Ralph spent 43 years working in the coal mines of West...
Dawn Marie Decanio
September 16, 2016
Dawn Marie Decanio, 49, of Charleston, WV, passed away on September 16, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Gunter.
She was a graduate of the University of Charleston and a journalist.
Dawn is survived by her loving family, mother, Carol Atkinson Gunter, daughter, Hannah Marie Decanio, son, Matthew Jack Decanio, father of her children, Roger Decanio, and many friends.
Memorial...
Betsy Lynn Stephenson Nee'Samples
September 9, 2016
Betsy Lynn Stephenson, nee’ Samples, 63, of Rand, WV, fell asleep in Christ, on September 9, 2016.
She was born February 10, 1953, in Charleston, to the late Gordan Lee Samples and Ramona Arbogast Samples.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She was a graduate of Clay County High School and received her bachelor’s degree from WV State University.
Betsy was a...
John Holcomb, Iii
August 25, 2016
John S. Holcomb, III 72, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2016, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, John (Herky) Holcomb, Jr., and mother, G. Carmel Boggess Holcomb, both of Charleston.
John graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School Class of ‘62 and later joined the US Army serving in Vietnam and receiving the...
Nina Metz
August 24, 2016
Nina Combs Metz (nee' McKinney), 79, of Danville, died August 24, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard C. Combs of Elk River; her second husband, Ira Perry of Charleston; her sisters: Edith Findley, Rosa Majacek, Edna Harrison, Irene Dransfield; her brothers, Luke and Tom McKinney.
She is survived by her husband of forty years, Lewis Dale Metz...
Shirley Hughes
August 7, 2016
Shirley Mae Hughes, 72, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, August 7, 2016.
She was born July 3, 1944, to the late Robert Earl and Margie Marble Carte Stutler.
She was also preceded by brothers, Bob, Tom, Dick, and Dallas Stutler.
Shirley Mae was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, former general manager of Virginian Power Transport, and a...
W. Frank Russell
August 6, 2016
W. Frank Russell, 57, of Charleston, passed away, on August 6, 2016, with family by his side.
He was born November 19, 1958, to the late Edward J. and Gloria Schultz Russell.
Frank was a graduate of Charleston Catholic High School and attended WVU. He was a supervisor for McClure Co. and a manager at McDonald’s in Kanawha City. He was of...
Lucy Lutz
June 8, 2016
Julia Lucille “Lucy” Lutz, 79, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016.She was born September 27, 1936, in Decota, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Melva Mary Carver Poe. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth A. Poe.She was a graduate of St. Albans High School, Class of 1954, and participated in the reunion lunches....
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