Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

December 8, 2023

Darrel Douglas Anderson, 65, of Charleston WV, formally from Moundsville WV passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and daughter by his side on December 8, 2023.  He was born December 27, 1957, the son of the late Dare and Rose Marie Anderson. Darrel is survived by his wife Kristina Wright Anderson of Charleston and his daughter Lacey...

November 30, 2023

David Arthur Bostic was born on 6/8/1978 and passed from this life on 11/30/2023.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cecil Guy, and Mayvern Spencer, and his paternal grandparents Clarence Butch and Naomi Bostic.

He is survived by his children, Ian Matthew Bostic and Alexi Renee Bostic, and their mother, Amber Renee Bostic from Cross Lanes, WV. He is...

October 30, 2023

Jimmy Richard Halstead 57 of Comfort, West Virginia died Monday, October 30, 2023. Jimmy was born February 16, 1966, in Madison, West Virginia to Ruth Ann Riggs Halstead and the late Richard Halstead.Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Richard Halstead, sister Lori Ann Halstead, and grandparents Bernard and Cephi Halstead and Fred and Mae Riggs.Jimmy is survived by...

October 5, 2023

 Ted Andrew Sigmon Sr., 60 of Charleston, WV died October 5, 2023.

Ted was born in Charleston on January 6, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Bautista and Sylvia Slater, brothers Ronald and Arthur Bautista, sisters Kona Sigmon and Sharon Walker.

Ted is survived by his loving wife Tammy, sons Ted Sigmon Jr., and Jason Allen Burdette. Sister...

September 28, 2023

Larry D. Mullins Sr. 67 of Charleston, WV died September 28, 2023. Larry is preceded in death by his wife Faye Mullins, father and mother Billie and Anci “Sissy” Mullins, and his sister Sheila Mullins. Larry is survived by his sons Larry D. Mullins Jr. (Kim)and Mathew S. Mullins, and his brother Bill Mullins. grandchildren Carter, Randy, and Khloe Mullins....

September 25, 2023

Austin Jerwayne Jones 25, of Cedar Grove WV unexpectedly passed on September 25, 2023. Austin is preceded in death by his Father John Richard Jones, Mother Crystal Gale Jones, Paternal Great Grandfather Ward O’Dell, Maternal Grandmother Pamela Boggs, Maternal Great Granny Wanda Daniels, and Cousin Matthew Humphreys.

Austin is survived by his Brothers: Jonathan Jones (Seqoia Stevenson) of Cross Lanes WV,...

September 21, 2023

Moe Reza "Ray" Shamshiry, 84 of Charleston, WV, passed away on September 21st, 2023 surrounded by his children. Moe was born on September 26, 1938, in Esfahan, Iran. He was the son of the late Fathollah and Sakineh Shamshiry. He is preceded in death by his younger sister Sedigheh, and older brothers Mohammad and Mehdi. He is survived by his...

September 16, 2023

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Angel Michele Bailey, a devoted wife and mother, passed away at the age of 45. She was born June 10, 1978, in Charleston, to Thomas and Iris Stone. She married Zack Bailey on October 21, 2000, in Charleston.

Angel is survived by her husband, Zack; children Taylor and Chase; mother, Iris; sisters Kim and Jordan; aunts...

September 13, 2023

Ricky Lowe, 63, of Charleston, WV, passed away at home on September 13, 2023, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Millie, his brother Bill, and his son, Elliot. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jean, son Dylan (Maria), sisters Monica and Dreama (Dan), and the lights of his...

September 9, 2023

Delbert Paul Taylor 82 of Charleston died September 9, 2023, at CAMC Memorial. Per Delberts wishes there will be no services. Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting the Taylor family.

September 3, 2023

Sheila Ann Skiles Coleman, 75, of Dunbar passed away on September 3, 2023. She was born in Charleston on November 21, 1947, to the late George L. Skiles and Carletta F. Tennant Skiles.

Sheila was a very feisty lady and there was never a dull moment when you were around her. She was proud of being feisty and always spoke her...

July 23, 2023

Pamela Joy Shafer-Jeffries, 62, of Belle, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born July 8, 1961 in Clendenin, she was the daughter of the late Sammy D and Ella May Naylor Shafer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Marie Shafer. Left to cherish...

May 6, 2023

Stephen Lee Pendleton, 65, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Mason Pendleton and Peggy McClure-Pendleton.

Stephen served in the Marine Corp and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Parris Island and Cherry Point, NC. After...

April 29, 2023

Kimberly Lynn Allen 46 of South Charleston

On Saturday April 29, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital,

she left her earthly body surrounded by her loving family.

Kimmie was born September 5, 1976, in Man, WV to

Denny Wayne Allen and the late Gail Lynn (Cline) Allen.

Kimmie is survived by her loving wife of 13 years Michelle....

April 3, 2023

Randall Mace “Randy” Fridley, 57, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Charleston, passed away, April 3, 2023, after an unexpected illness.

He was born March 9, 1966, in Charleston, to the late Garland and JoAnn Helmick Fridley.

Randy is survived by his loving family, son, Randall Mark Fridley (Jordan) of St. Albans, sister, Patty Carter (Stanley)...