Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

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...

Teresa Lynn Capehart

February 13, 2022

Teresa Lynn Capehart, 65, of Coopers Creek, passed away, February 13, 2022.

She was born March 22, 1956, to the late Bud Darby,Jr. and Geraldine Westfall Darby Burgess.

Teresa was also preceded in death by brother, Gregory Darby, grandparents, Judge and Mildred Westfall.

She was a Class of 1972, graduate of Herbert Hoover...

James Lee “Jim” Ramsey

January 14, 2022

James Lee “Jim” Ramsey was born on May 27, 1927, in Charleston, WV.  He left this world to be with The Lord on January 14, 2022 at the age of 94.

He graduated from South Charleston High School.  He and his twin brother, Joe were drafted into the military; Jim into the Navy and Joe into the Army.  Their Dad wrote...

Sierra Marie Gravely

December 31, 2021

Sierra Marie Gravely, 33, of St. Albans, passed away, December 31, 2021.

She was born October 6, 1988, in Charleston, to the late Franklin Gravely and Crystal Ann Cobb. Sierra was preceded by her father, Franklin. She was a former waitress at the Farm Table Restaurant, South Charleston.

Sierra is survived by her mother, Crystal...

Gary Wayne Lewis, Ii

December 22, 2021

Gary Wayne Lewis, II, “Kemo”, 55, of Charleston, passed away, December 22, 2021.

Kemo was born October 2, 1966 in Charleston to Gary Wayne and Hazel Joyce Affolter Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Lewis.

Kemo was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School “Class of 1984”, and...

Arley Lee Burke

November 20, 2021

Arley Lee Burke 62, of Charleston, WV, passed away, November 20, 2021.

He was a former employee of Charleston Awning.

Arley is survived by his loving family, mother, Betty Burke, of Charleston, brothers, David (Roxanne) Burke and Donald Burke, both of Charleston, son, Michael Burke of St Albans, daughters, Chrystal Bays of Winfield, Samantha Davis...

Linda A. Sine

October 20, 2021

Linda A. Sine, 52, of Gerrardstown, was taken too soon from this world after a tragic accident on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Linda held a high passion for the love of animals and it showed in her day to day life, where she worked as a Farm Manager and Horse Trainer. Linda was born in 1969 the daughter of...

Cathy Waugh

October 18, 2021

Cathy Waugh, 62, of Hurricane, WV, passed away, October  18, 2021.

She was born October 28, 1958, in Charleston, to the late Gene L. and Catherine Wheeler Parsons, who was an English Teacher at Stonewall Jackson High School. She was also preceded by aunt and uncle, Lillian and Bill Rock.

Cathy was a member of...

Martha “Jane” Johnson

October 17, 2021

Martha “Jane” Johnson 79, of Charleston, passed away, October 17, 2021.

Jane was born December 23, 1941, in Kanawha County, to the late Walter Garnet and Golda Mae Bradshaw Hudnall. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Nellie Dawn Hudnall, Margaret Elizabeth Tyler, brother, Walter Garnet “Buddy” Hudnall, Jr., former husband Charles Vernon Johnson. She was...

Belva Jean Armstead

October 5, 2021

Belva Jean Armstead, 89, of Charleston, passed away, October 5, 2021.

She was born February 7, 1932, in Jackson Co., to the late Clem Curtis and Ethel Price Withrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Charles Armstead, son, Donald Alan Armstead, grandsons, Michael Armstead and Nicholas Armstead..

Belva Jean worked in the nursery, of...

Dennis James Hughes

September 28, 2021

Dennis James Hughes, 70, of Charleston, passed away, September 28, 2021.

He was born April 4, 1951, in Kanawha Co., to the late Paul Berdie and Shirley June Lay Hughes.

Dennis is survived by his loving family, son, Greg Hughes of Charleston, Amber Hughes Jones of North Charleston, Megan Hughes of St Albans, grandchildren, Lori,...

Jimmy Harrison

September 16, 2021

Jimmy Harrison, 76, of Tornado, WV, passed away, September 16, 2021.

He was born June 21, 1945, to the late Treva Leo and Nellie Alice Haynes Harrison.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded by his wife, Sandra, and a daughter, Sara, and sisters, June Godbey, Nancy Rose, Jacquline Cobb, and Freda Hancock.

Jimmy was a former employee in Charleston, WV,...

Thomas Edgar Davis

September 9, 2021

Thomas Edgar Davis 60 of Charleston passed away Thursday September 9th, 2021 at home after a short illness. Thomas was born August 13, 1961, to the late Larry and Janet Davis.

Thomas was a dedicated mechanic for many years. He loved hunting and fishing, and made many great memories doing so with his oldest son Thomas,  He loved watching westerns and doing family tree/history projects which he spent years...

Mary H. Kidd

August 31, 2021

Mary H. Kidd, 85, of St. Albans, passed away, August 31, 2021.

She was born May 5, 1936, in Kanawha County to the late Earl Clinton Doughty, Sr. and Nora Ellen Edens Doughty. Mary was also preceded by her husband, Walter Estil Kidd, a daughter, Sheryl Ann Kidd and a brother, Earl Doughty, Jr.

She was...

Carolyn Marie Reed

August 26, 2021

Carolyn Casto Reed, 82, of Charleston, passed away, August 26, 2021.

She was born January 3, 1939 in Charleston, to the late Edward H. and Frances Marie Stuck Casto and also preceded by her husband, John A. Reed.

She was a graduate of Charleston High School, held a bachelor’s degree from Morris Harvey College and...

Gina Lynn Stutler

August 23, 2021

Gina Lynn Stutler, 53 of Charleston, passed away, August 23, 2021 She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Jo Paxton and her father Virgil Eugene Stutler. Gina is survived by her children William Stutler, Gene Stutler, and Aaron Haynes of Charleston WV. Her four grandchildren Emily, Zane Allen, McKenzie, and Nathaniel Stutler, of Charleston WV. And one great-grandchild on...