Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

April 16, 2018

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

She was born on 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...

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, and brothers,...

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 on 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...

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 her sisters, Kay Frances Cavender and Joyce Foster.  Tootie and Roy made their home in...

November 23, 2017

David Lee Cavender, 58, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, surrounded by his family.He was born on 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...

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 before 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 obituary...

November 15, 2017

Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons, 62, of Charleston, WV, passed away on November 15, 2017. She was born on 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...

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...

September 21, 2017

Stephen Douglas Shattuck, 69, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Glenville, passed away on September 21, 2017, after a long illness.

He was born on December 26, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Kenneth Douglas and Mary Bleeker Shattuck.

He was a retired chef from Dining Services at Glenville State College and formerly was formerly a chef at the Radisson Plaza...

September 15, 2017

August 13, 2017

Sandra Sue Harrison, 69, of Tornado, went home on August 13, 2017.She was born August 16, 1947, to the late Wallace Edward and JoAnn Balch Daugherty. She was also preceded by a daughter, Sara Elizabeth Harrison, and a brother, Wallace Edward Daugherty, Jr.Sandra was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tornado, and was the former operator of Tornado General Grocery...

August 2, 2017

Joyce Samples Fowler passed away on August 2, 2017, at the age of 67, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1950, in Charleston, the daughter of Orid Clay Samples and Ela Areta Walker.She had a vibrant personality and showed intense love and compassion. She spent many years of her life working with the public, which she enjoyed....

June 3, 2017

On June 3, 2017, Carol Glory Kaplan, the daughter of Kitty (nee Rosenzweig) and Benjamin Tannenbaum, passed from this life peacefully at age 91, leaving behind a loving and loved family, and many, many friends, both here and abroad, who will miss the joy and laughter that was so much a part of her company. For 68 years, brimming with...

May 22, 2017

Ronsford L. "Ron" Green, 70, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017, surrounded by his family.He was born July 24, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Clyde and Juanita Thomas Green. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Green.Ron was a member of the Cathedral of Prayer Baptist Church.He was...

May 13, 2017

Janice Irene Bryant, 64, of Charleston, passed away on May 13, 2017.She was born April 8, 1953, in Birmingham, Ala., to the late Dallas D. and Helen A. Taylor Light. She was also preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Terry Wayne Bryant.Janice was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1971. She was...