Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
John Hannan
September 17, 2024
John Harlan Hannan, 82, of Summersville, WV, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Hospice West at WVU Thomas Healthcare in South Charleston, WV. Per Johns wishes, he was cremated and will not be having any services.
Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be honoring Johns wishes.
Doris Foster
September 3, 2024
On September 3rd, Doris Jean Foster of Big Chimney WV, Passed away while sleeping in her home, at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas “Buck” Williams, and Gene Williams, Sisters, Francis Wines, Lena Gay McCandlish, Ruth Ashworth, and Mary Ann Betleyoun, and grandsons, Chad Foster & Shawn Foster. She is survived in death by her...
Linda Snodgrass
August 31, 2024
Linda Harper Snodgrass, 83, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, August 31, 2024.
She was born November 1, 1940, in Spencer, West Virginia, to the late Amos T. Harper and Doris V. Harper. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Eddie” Snodgrass, brother Jerry W. Harper, and sister Brenda K. Campbell.
She was...
Leonard Jones
August 30, 2024
Leonard Jones, 49, of Wheeling, WV, formerly from South Charleston, WV, passed away on August 30, 2024 at Peterson Hospital in Wheeling. Per Leonard's request, there will be no services.
Elk Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to be of assistance in honoring his wishes.
Stanley Pierson
August 28, 2024
Stanley Eugene Pierson 53 of Clendenin, West Virginia died on August 28, 2024, at St Mary’s Medical Center Huntington, West Virginia. Stanley was born February 8, 1971, in Charleston, West Virginia to Robert and Irene Pierson of Clendenin whom he is survived by. He is also survived by his brother Michael Pierson of Charleston, sister Amanda (Jered) Lanham of Charleston,...
Asa (Uncle Buddy) Ipock IV
August 24, 2024
Asa (Uncle Buddy) Ipock IV 58 of Sissonville, WV died at The Cedar Ridge Center, Sissonville, WV on August 24, 2024, after a long illness. Buddy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was a retired dispatcher for the trucking industry. He was born December 11, 1965, to Asa Ipock III and Barbara Jarrett Ipock who preceded him...
Linda Joyce McCallister
August 23, 2024
Linda Joyce McCallister 67 of Charleston, WV died August 23, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness. Linda was retired from CAMC and spent her retirement enjoying her cats who were her babies. Linda was born in Charleston on August 6, 1957, to the late Lewis Snodgrass and Sylvia Bernick Snodgrass. Linda is survived by her daughter Melinda...
Robert Edward Sheets
July 9, 2024
Robert Edward Sheets 73 of Charleston, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center General Division. Robert was born on January 5, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia. Robert was a former City of Charleston Council Member serving three consecutive terms from 2007 to 2022. Robert was an LGBTQ+ activist, former manager of the Tap Room,...
William Rex Bostic
July 7, 2024
William Rex Bostic went home to the Lord on the morning of July 7th. He was born June 1st, 1940 to the late William Bostic and Ufa Sigmon Bostic. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather.
William worked at Dunbar Wholesale, he was employed at FMC during Vietnam assembling M113 personnel carriers and other machines for the war...
Roy Clayton Canterbury
June 27, 2024
Roy Clayton Canterbury of Marmet, WV
Born July 2, 1974
Left this world, his family, and his troubles behind to find eternal Peace on June 27, 2024.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents Franklin “Tiny” Canterbury and Sue Vance. What a beautiful reunion that would be!
He is survived by his sister, caretaker, and very best friend, Linda Canterbury of Charleston, WV....
Sandra Lee Richards
June 26, 2024
Sandra Lee Richards, 79, of Rainelle, passed away on June 26, 2024. Sandra was born on January 26, 1945, in Jacksonville Florida to the late George Adams and Betty Vickers Adams. She is preceded in death by a son Charis Richards. She is survived by her loving husband Robert I. Richards, daughter Jonette Marsh (Todd) of Grassy Valley California, sister...
Clarence Edward Weems
June 25, 2024
Clarence Edward Weems, 67, of St. Albans, passed away on June 25, 2024. Clarence was born on October 28, 1956, in Montgomery West Virginia to the late John Weems and Minnie Davenport Weems. He was also preceded in death by his son Joshua Crane, sisters Ruby Weems and Johnnie Mae Reid, and brothers James Wesley Weems, Tony Reid, and Mike...
John Roy Lutz Sr.
May 17, 2024
John Roy Lutz, Sr. 87, of Charleston, passed away May 17,2024 John was born July 4, 1936, in Charleston West Virginia to the late Robert Donald Lutz and Catherine Brightwell Lively. He was also preceded in death by his wife Julia Lucille Lutz and brothers Robert and Richard Lutz.
John was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1954....
Donald Wayne Clark
March 17, 2024
Donald Clark, age 67, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 17, 2024. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and was preceded in death by his brother, David K. Clark.
He leaves behind his brother, Rick Clark (Angie), and his sister, Susie Lamb along with 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.Donald will...
Phyllis Jean James
March 12, 2024
Phyllis Jean James (Thomas), beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospice, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.
Jean was born on March 11, 1936, in Charleston, WV, youngest daughter to Virgie H. Blancet Thomas and Frank M. Thomas. She was the last living sibling. Preceded...
Wayne Allen Dodson
March 4, 2024
Wayne Allen Dodson, age 34 of Charleston, WV. Stepped over to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was the beloved son of Cheryl Fox, Jerry Walls, and Allen Dodson. Cherished brother of Bethany Walls, Cherokee (Michael) Jones, Danielle Walls, Heather (Tony) Hudson, Steven Walls, Bubby (Jessica) Walls, Amber (Dale) Jarrell, Jennifer Porter, Lantz Dodson, and Cody...
William Michael Jones
February 12, 2024
William "Mike" Jones, age 62, passed away on February 12, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Mike is survived by his devoted son, Michael Wayne Jones, and his wife, Cherokee Jones. His grandchildren, Asa, Ella, and Aspen Jones, brought him immense joy and were the light of his life. He is also survived by his...
William Edward Greenleaf
January 19, 2024
William Edward (Eddie) Greenleaf 73 of Charleston, WV left his earthly home on January 19, 2024, for a new home where all illnesses are cured. Eddie was born on January 27, 1950, in Charleston to the late Lenn Edward and Anna Louise Ellison Greenleaf. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents. Grandfather Euarth Greenleaf and sister Patty Greenleaf Taylor....
Marsha Ann Bridwell
January 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Marsha A. Bridwell announces her passing and going home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024, with her daughter Michelle by her side. Marsha 67 formally of Dunbar is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Phyliss Ferrell, her brother Michale Ferrell, and her husband Dewayne Bridwell. She leaves behind her...
Frances Virginia Stephens
December 17, 2023
Frances Virginia Stephens, 76 of Charleston, WV died December 17, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospice House. Frances was born July 31, 1947, in Charleston to the late Bradie and Maxine Jones Shaffer.
Frances is survived by her daughter Cassie West (Michael Del Giudice), Son Chris Hughart of Charleston. Sisters Connie (Jerry) Riddle of Hurricane, Lillie (Jeff) Sigmon of Charleston, Brothers Paul...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
