Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

November 19, 2018

David Wayne White David W White, 66, of Charleston WV, passed away peacefully 19th November, 2018 at Charleston Area Medical Center, with his family by his side. He will be missed by all, was dearly loved and was a very generous man. David was an a member of WV Laborer’s Local Union No. 1353 & attended Cooper’s Creek Advent...

November 10, 2018

Teresa Ann Dowdy Arthur, 61, of Charleston, passed away November 10, 2018, at her home.

Teresa was born in Logan on May 28th, 1957, the daughter of the late Hubert and Donna (Deskins) Dowdy. She was a nurse for 17 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Sue Dowdy.

She is survived by a...

November 3, 2018

Charles E. "Charlie" Harper, 66, of Clendenin,WV, passed away, November 3, 2018.

He was born October 4, 1952, at Sanderson, to the late Perry Sherman and Geniavive Myers Harper.

He was a member of the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church.

Charlie is survived by his loving family, wife of 45 years, Donna, daughter; Amanda...

November 1, 2018

Jesse M. "Bub" Holt, Jr., 36, of South Charleston, passed away, November 1, 2018.

He was born June 12, 1982 in Charleston, to Jesse M. Holt, Sr. and Janice Gill.

Bub was a former cook at Quaker Steak and Ryan's Restaurants.

He is survived by his loving family, children, Nicole Holt, Ashley, Shane,...

October 31, 2018

Frankie Stone, 73, of Spencer, formerly of Charleston, passed away, October 31, 2018.

He was born November 7, 1944 to the late George Herbert and Roxy L. Stone. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen, brothers; Herbie, Tommy & Randy.

Frankie was a route driver for Charleston Linen Service for many...

October 28, 2018

Brenda G. Knoblauch, 71, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, October 28.

She was born June 19, 1947, to the late Francis A. and Ruby E. Newman. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Taylor Newman.

Brenda is survived by her loving family, husband of 51 years, Patrick, sons; Chris...

October 17, 2018

Hurshel Ray Strickland, 76 of South Charleston, passed away, October 17, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

he was preceded by his wife , Nancy Jackson Strickland and a sister, Garnet Drennan.

He was a former employee of Teague & Son Contracting and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Hurshel is...

October 8, 2018

Jennifer D.Hackney, 34 of Sissonville passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital October 8 2018. She is survived by her two children Shannon Hackney and Tyler Hackney. (Mother) Beverly Moore stepdad Rex (Boo) Moore (Father) Gerald Fields brother Christopher Fields sister Brittany Angel (Grandmother) Mary Harper. Two aunts Bunny Harper and Regina Gillespie. Great uncle James (Nippy) Hardy husband...

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,...