Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Garith T. Burdette
May 10, 2017
Garith Timothy Burdette, 64, of Campbells Creek, passed away on May 10, 2017.
He was born on October 28, 1952, in Kanawha County to the late Clifford and Norma Crowder Burdette.
Garith was a retired welder with South Charleston Stamping Plant, a member of the National Rifle Association, and the WV Citizens Defense League.
He enjoyed being outdoors and WVU Ballgames. He was...
Mary Ann Jackson Kennedy Bauer
May 6, 2017
Mary Ann Jackson Kennedy Bauer, 66, of Southport, NC, formerly of Elkview, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2017.
She was born on November 7, 1950, in Charleston, to Ted C. and the late Bertha L. O’Dell Jackson.
Mary Ann was a member of Leatherwood Missionary Baptist Church.
She was a loving daughter, mother, Nan Nan, and wife.
Mary Ann is...
Charles A. Mclaughlin
April 9, 2017
Charles A. McLaughlin Sr., 76, of Charleston, passed away on April 9, 2017.He was born September 9, 1940, in Charleston to the late Joseph A. and Anna-belle Ross McLaughlin.His sisters, Maryann Mooney and Bertha Helen Cox, and brother, Joseph McLaughlin, also preceded him in death.Charles had retired from Dutchess Bakery.He is survived by his loving family, daughter, Carla (Al) Nieto;...
Phyllis Jean Newhouse Jones Pauline
April 5, 2017
Phyllis Jean Newhouse Jones Pauline, 72, of Charleston, passed away on April 5, 2017.She was born May 14, 1944, in Charleston, to the late Cleo and Vada Burns Newhouse.In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Smith.Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Elk River Church of the Nazarene. She was the co-founder of...
Michael Wayne Elswick
February 26, 2017
Michael Wayne Elswick, 42, of Charleston, passed away, February 26, 2017.He was preceded by his father, Robert Lee Elswick Sr. He was a construction contractor.Mike was a Denver Broncos Fan and loved fishing and the WV Mountaineers.Mike is survived by his loving family, son, Jacob Michael Johnson of Chesapeake; his mother, Joyce Ann Guthrie Elswick, sister, Amy (Josh) Joyce, brother,...
Oscar "Frank" Harper
February 23, 2017
Oscar "Frank" Harper, 72, of South Charleston, beloved husband of Donna Marie (Scarberry) Harper, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2017, after a long illness.He is survived by daughter, Tina Heck (Tod) of Cape Coral, Fla.; son, James Harper (Helena) of Fletcher, Ohio; son, Jimmy Edens (Rachel) of Charleston; sister, Geneva Howell (Buddy) of Charleston; two brothers,...
Phyllis A. Melton
February 22, 2017
Phyllis A. Melton, 89, of Dunbar, formerly of Charleston's West Side, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 22, 2017.She was born January 18, 1928, in Charleston, to the late Cecil and Anna Harkins Legg.In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her one and only love and husband of 67 1/2 years, Russell W. Melton. Also...
Charles L. Burdette
February 19, 2017
Charles L. (Jimmy) (Kanky) Burdette, 58, of Charleston, passed away, on February 19, 2017.
He was born April 30, 1958, in Charleston, to the late Junior Guy and Ethel May Chapman Burdette. He was also preceded by brother, Roger Burdette, and infant brother, Ritchie Burdette.
Jimmy is survived by his loving siblings; Franklin Burdette, Clarence Burdette, Barb Phillips, Loretta Shaffer, and Wayne...
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 on 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; and brother, Richard Allen Hunt.He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps.Bobby enjoyed hunting and gardening,...
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...
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.V.; and daughter-in-law, Melissa (Guthrie) Guerrette. She was also the mother of the late Jason Savage. She had five grandchildren, Sean of W.Va., Chasity of Ohio, Brandon of W.V., 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 of service.
Roger Lee is survived by his loving wife, Kay; daughters, Amanda, Raina, Rachel, and Lenora;...
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, and sister, Wanda Chalfant
Margaret was a graduate of Guyan Valley High School, Class of 1948, where...
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...
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