Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Debbie Wilson Fisher

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...

Lynn W. Mclaughlin

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...

Patti Lynn Tyson

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...

Jack Gene “Butch” Rock, Jr.

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...

Nancy Carroll Blankenship

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...

William Franklin Carney

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...

Donna Perkins

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...

Tracy Lynn Goodwin

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...

Jack David Jones

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...

Edra Lou Johnson

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....

Fenner G. Hart, Jr.

June 28, 2022

Fenner G. Hart, Jr. Born September 19, 1935 of Charleston, WV, died peacefully of  Alzheimer’s disease in his sleep at Hubbard Hospice House on June 28, 2022. He is survived by his loving spouse of 56 years, Joyce A. Widner Hart and daughter, Kristie A. Marchio (Patrick L.), and son, Fenner G. “Buddy” Hart, III (Teresa). He is also...

Thomas E. “Tommy” Butta

June 21, 2022

Thomas Eugene Butta 65 of Charleston gained his heavenly wings at home June 21, 2022. Tommy was retired having worked for PSI Company of Sissonville. He had also worked for Hecks Department Stores, Cunningham Funeral Home and most recently Elk Funeral Home where he was a valuable asset. Tommy knew where just about every cemetery was located and could tell you how to get there. Tommy was a member of the Charleston West Lions Club having received...

Robert D. “Rob” Adkins

April 21, 2022

Robert D. “Rob” Adkins, 59, of Sissonville, formerly of Palm Bay,FL and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away, April 21, 2022.

Rob was born February 8, 1963, in Quantico, VA, to Douglas Adkins and Karen Mitchell Adkins. He was employed by Bostic Concrete Services and loved fishing and singing songs.

Rob is survived by his loving family,...

Gary L. “Pops” Craft

April 19, 2022

Gary L. “Pops” Craft, 65, of Mill Creek, passed away, April 19, 2022, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family.

Gary was born June 24, 1956, in Charleston to the late James Hayden Craft, Jr. and Elsie Mae Kinser Craft.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Craft...

Norma J. Pierson

March 23, 2022

Norma J. Pierson, 94, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 23, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Division, after a short illness.

Norma was born January12, 1928, to the late John and Martha Willey.

She was a Stonewall Jackson High School graduate and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She retired from CAMC. Norma was a charter member of Elk River Church of the Nazarene....

Hazel Joyce Lewis

March 11, 2022

Hazel Joyce Lewis  79, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 11, 2022.

John 3:16, Joyce knew Jesus and accepted Jesus and goes to join her Lord and Savior. Joyce gave charity and love to all she knew, this beloved trait was most known by her friends, family and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her...

Lori Ann Walls

March 4, 2022

Lori Ann Deeds Walls  59, of Belle, WV, passed away, March 4, 2022.

She was born December 4, 1962, in Charleston, to the late Tony Deeds and Yvonne Thornton Deeds. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Joseph Deeds and a son, Ronald Walls, Jr., step-mother, Gail Deeds.

Lori was a...

David J. Mazzocchi

March 4, 2022

David J (Pops) Mazzocchi

David died at home on March 4th after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 71. David was born on Long Island, N.Y.. He attended SUNY Oneonta and Union College. He served in the US NAVY during the Vietnam Era as a code analyst. After a career in business, he settled in Charleston,...

Uneva D. Bostic

March 1, 2022

Uneva D. Bostic 72 of North Grapevine Road, Sissonville WV passed away March 1, 2022.

She graduated from Sissonville High School and had been employed by B&B Market in Sissonville for several years.  She loved reading, spending time with family, and watching western shows. Her father Clarence "Butch" Bostic, mother Naomi Wolfe Bostic, brother Wayne Bostic, and furbaby Biscuit preceded...

Barbara Jean Parker

February 19, 2022

Barbara Jean Parker  70, of Charleston, passed away, February 19, 2022.

She was born March 1, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to the late William Roy Bennett and Rose Elizabeth Dagostino Bennett.

Barbara was also preceded in death by a son, Curtis Parker.

Barbara was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Viet Nam...