Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

March 25, 2023

Donna Buscher, 61, of Nitro, West Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1961. 

Donna is survived by her son, Donald Buscher. 

Per Donna's wishes, she was cremated, and there were no services.

Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Donna's family at this time.

March 23, 2023

Tatyana Joyce Dogan was called home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023. She was born in Youngstown , Ohio on July 22, 1992 to Antonio Huff and Teresa Childs who both preceded her in death. Tatyana is survived by her sons, Dakarai, Darrel and Dwayne of Charleston, WV.  Sisters, Takisha Jones, Toneisha(Gower) Cox, Tashaunte Childs all of Charleston, WV. Her boyfriend Travis...

March 6, 2023

Our beloved son Joshua Michael Surbaugh passed away on March 6, 2023, at the young age of 33 after a long courageous fight with cancer. Josh completed his bachelor's degree in finance at Marshall University. Although graduating from Marshall, Josh was a diehard WVU fan. Josh was working at the Toyota plant in Buffalo, WV when he was first diagnosed in...

February 25, 2023

Leonard Michael Burgess, 75, passed away February 25th at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Audrey Burgess, and his brother, John Burgess. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Burgess and sons, Michael Burgess (Melissa), Tom Burgess, James Burgess, and daughter Sherri Burgess Olson. Step Daughters Crystal...

February 21, 2023

Reba Holley Burdette, 85 of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2023, after a long illness.

Reba is survived by daughters, Irene Butta, Darlene Reynolds, Arlene Harrah and husband, (Spanky), son, Wayne Burdette and wife, (Beth), daughter-in-law, Kay Burdette.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Burdette, son, Roger...

February 7, 2023

Phyllis Renee Fisher 62 of St. Albans, flew into the arms of Jesus after a short illness, to soon, on February 7, 2023.  She was a very special lady who could strike up a conversation with anyone and you would instantly be her best friend, even if she didn’t know your name.

Phyllis was born on September17, 1960,...

January 23, 2023

Frankie Lou Lucas Shinn, died Monday, January, 23, 2023 at C.A.M.C. Memorial Hospital. She resided in Charleston with her daughter, Jill Ehman. and her son-in-law, Kent Ehman.

She was born on December 1, 1929, in Point Pleasant, WV, to Cecil E. and Mildred E. Lucas.

She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and Huntington...

January 10, 2023

Bonnie Jean (Harrison) O’Hara 65 of Sissonville died January 10,2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Bonnie was born in Charleston West Virginia January 24,1957 to the late Ulysses G. Harrison and Edna Hale Harrison.

She is survived by her son Jonathan Mark Harrison (Christina) of Hattiesburg Mississippi, Brother Timothy Harrison (Janet) of Malden, Nieces Stephanie Taylor...

November 5, 2022

Thomas Patrick Merritt, 81, of Charleston, WV, passed away, Saturday, November 5, 2022.

He was born July 6, 1941, in Charleston, to the late Julian Patrick and Billie Ann Jacobs Merritt. A son, Thomas Lee Merritt also preceded him in death.

Tom was retired from DuPont Chemical Plant after 30 years service.

He...

November 3, 2022

Raymond Osborne, 94, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away, November 3, 2022. He was born March 16,1928 Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Darlene and a son,

He was retired from Snyder’s Ashland Station on Spring St.

Raymond was survived by his loving family, children, Patricia Short of Tampa...

October 27, 2022

Debbie Wilson Fisher, 62, of Charleston, passed away, October 27, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, West.

She was born December 25, 1959, in Richmond, VA, to the late Robert Eugene & Helen Lee Rhea Wilson. She was also preceded by a brother, George Wilson.

She was a graduate of Randolph-Tucker High School. Debbie was retired employee...

October 13, 2022

Lynn W. McLaughlin, 71 of Charleston, went to be with her Holy Father, on October 13, 2022, with her loving husband by her side. She was born May 16, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Archie and Sabina Keller Walker and raised in the Nazarene Church, most recently South Hills Church of the Nazarene. Lynn is survived by her...

September 25, 2022

Patti Lynn Tyson, 48, of Charleston, passed away, September 25, 2022.

She was born January 28, 1974, to the late Raymond Lee McCallister and Linda Joyce Snodgrass McCallister.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy McCauley. Patti was employed at O’Charley’s and Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurants.

Patti is...

September 15, 2022

JACK GENE 'BUTCH' ROCK, JR., ,65, of Charleston , passed away, September, 15, 2022. He was born February 19, 1957, in Charleston, to the late Jack Gene, Sr.and Shirley Lee Hopkins Rock. Jack was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Former employee custodian at Union Carbide and Edgewood Country Club. Butch is survived by sisters, Sereda Mary McGlothlin, Tammy Rock, nieces, Nathanial and Rosemary Christianson, and Lisa Christianson Milam. A service will be...

September 6, 2022

Nancy Carroll Blankenship, 71 of Charleston, passed away, September 6, 2022

She was born March 30, 1951, in Delbarton, WV, to the late William Stuart and Macie Marie Blankenship, she was also preceded by a brother, Tommy Blankenship,

Nancy Carroll was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is survived by her...

August 10, 2022

William Franklin Carney, 74, of Ripley, formerly of Charleston, passed away, August 10, 2022, after a long Illness.

He was born March 9, 1948, in Charleston, to the late Willard F. and Mary Markham Carney.  He was also preceded in death by first wife, Mertie Frances Carney, sisters, Angela Hope Carney and Robin McCormick

Bill was...

July 22, 2022

Donna Jean Perkins, 68, of Buffalo, West Virginia, passed away on July 22, 2022, at her home, where she had spent her time farming and gardening. Donna was born January 3, 1954, in Charleston to the late Harold and Imogene Dodd Spencer. Donna is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Perkins, and her sister, Darla Hoffman. 

She is survived...

July 18, 2022

Tracy L. Moore Goodwin, 55, of Charleston, passed away, July 18, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 17, 1966, in Charleston, to the late Doyle and Betty Mitchell Moore. A brother, Junior Moore also preceded her in death. Tracy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1985 and...

July 1, 2022

Jack David Jones (61), of Belle, WV, died peacefully on July 1, 2022 after a long, hard-fought battle with his health. Jack was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 7, 1960 and was a loving husband, Dad, and Papaw until he took his last breath. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Loretta (Hill) Jones, his...

June 28, 2022

Edra Lou Johnson, 67, of Charleston, passed away, June 28, 2022, after a tragic accident.

Edra was born February 11, 1955, in Gassaway, WV, to the late James Erving and Anna Lee James Johnson.

She was a cat lover having rescued many cats and currently caring 14 fur babies at the time of her death....