Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin

July 26, 2021

Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin, 35, of Charleston, WV ended her journey on Monday, July 26th, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her father Roger L Burdette Sr. who went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2016. Amanda leaves behind her five children: Airiana N O’Connor (Hunter O’Connor) of Charleston, Isaiah N...

Malcolm Q. Cottrell

July 4, 2021

Malcolm Q. Cottrell, 55, of Walton, WV, passed away, July 4, 2021, after a sudden illness.

He was born September 6, 1965 to the late John Q. and Alma Mae Brown Hutchinson. He was also preceded by brothers, Jimmy and Dale.

Malcolm was a police officer for the towns of Glasgow, Pratt, Clendenin, and Gauley...

Milton Edward “Sarge” Morrison

June 18, 2021

Milton Edward “Sarge” Morrison, 84, of Charleston, passed away, June 18, 2021 in Hurricane. He was born July 28, 1936 to the late Milton Summers Morrison and Amanda Betty Dean Morrison. A brother, John Morrison of Rupert also preceded him in death and wives, Myrtle E. Morrison and Reba Faye Morrison. Sarge was a 30 years U.S. Marine veteran,...

Larry Junior Clendenin

June 13, 2021

Larry Junior Clendenin  67, of Charleston, WV, passed away, June 13, 2021.

He was born January 5th, 1954, to the late Shirley and Lucille Clendenin and worked at the Gestamp Plant in South Charleston.

Larry is survived by sons, Kevin, Jeff, Aaron and Adam, brothers, Gene, Roger and Dennis, sisters, Linda Saunders, Patricia Jones, Treasa ToFi,...

Iris “Kay” Barker

May 27, 2021

Iris “Kay” Barker, 76, of Hurricane, passed away, May 27, 2021.

She was born October 1, 1944, in Oak Hill, (Fayette Co.) WV to the late Edwin and Estelle Blethen Nester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Raymond Bateman, Jr. on December 28, 2020, and 2 brothers, Charles and Kenny....

Khloe Elizabeth Barker

May 25, 2021

Khloe Elizabeth Barker, 18 of Pinch, formerly of Cross Lanes, passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, unexpectedly.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Steven Barker.

Khloe was born November 1, 2002 in South Charleston to Kip and Della Patrick Barker.

She graduated Monday, May 24, 2021 from Herbert Hoover High...

Sandra Jean Lotts-Nester

April 28, 2021

Sandra Jean Lotts-Nester, 68, of Charleston passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2021. She was born May 14, 1952 in Charleston to the late James Atlee and Jeane Francis Lotts. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School. She is also preceded in death by her brother Smokey Lotts and sisters Susie Staats and Vicky Griffith. Sandy is...

Jeanne M. Thomas

April 12, 2021

Jeanne Marie Rider Thomas, 45 of Charleston, formerly of Nitro, passed away, April 12, 2021, unexpectedly.

She was born March 1, 1976 in Charleston, to the late Leroy and Robin Gillispie Rider.

Jeanne attended Poca High School and New Directions Ministry. She was an employee of Hardee’s, South Charleston,

Jeanne never met a...

Mary Margaret Keffer

April 10, 2021

Mary Margaret Keffer, 68, of Charleston, WV, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Mary was born February 25, 1953, in Charleston to the late  Peter Paul and Hazel Louise Kuhn Cook. She was also preceded by a daughter, Mary Beth and sister, Paula Malone and her husband, Tubby

Mary was a...

Ruby Mae Scarberry

April 3, 2021

On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, Ruby Mae Scarberry, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord.

She was born on December 06, 1947, in Kenova, WV to the late Carl Edward Scarberry and Mary Louisa (Staley) Scarberry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  her brothers, Carl Ed Scarberry, Dennis Ray Scarberry and Rodger Dale Scarberry, and her sister Mary Ann (Scarberry) Simmons....

Reggena Lynn Gillespie

April 2, 2021

Reggena Lynn Gillespie, 55 of Charleston, passed away, April 2, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House, West, South Charleston, WV.

She was born August 8, 1965, in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Carl Young and Mary Hardy Young.

Left to cherish her memory, son, Matthew Young, daughter, Christina Young, step-daughters, Crystal Ashcraft, Nikki Johnson, 5 Grandchildren,...

Lori Ann Halstead

March 28, 2021

Lori Ann Halstead, 48, of St. Albans, passed away, March 28, 2021, after a 8 month battle with cancer.

She was born March 25, 1973, in Charleston, to the late Richard Halstead and Ruth Ann Riggs Halstead.

Lori was a graduate of Sherman High School (Boone Co.) and Rock Creek Vocational School. An employee of...

Cecil “Chip” Johnson, Jr.

February 3, 2021

Cecil “Chip” Johnson Jr.

Born October 11, 1976 – born in Charleston, to the late Cecil and Debra Johnson, and raised in Charleston’s East End

Died February 3, 2021 after a long progressive illness

Survived by older sister Johnna Louise Buenaventura, of Cleveland  and her daughter, Alyssa Jade Johnson of Margate...

Herbert Hoover “Herbie” Helmick

January 26, 2021

Herbert Hoover “Herbie” Helmick, 72, of Charleston, passed away, January 26, 2021.

He was born April 17, 1948 in Charleston to the late Herbert Hoover & Katherine L. Harper Helmick. He was also preceded by his beloved son, John Paul Helmick and sister, Carolyn Ann Akers, niece, Katie Akers.

Herbie was a graduate of Stonewall...

Deborah L. “Debbie” Wilson

January 25, 2021

Deborah Louise Giles Wilson was born April 5, 1952 and died at home on January 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. Giles, Jr. and Nelda Moore Giles. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James, her son, Matthew of Hamlin, WV, and brothers John Giles III of Charleston, WV, Michael Giles of Huntington, WV, and George Giles...

Robert Lee Eads

January 18, 2021

Robert Lee Eads, 37, of St. Albans, passed away to be with his mother, on January 18, 2021.

He was born February 18, 1983, in Charleston, to Rodney Eugene Eads and the late Jo Ann Midkiff Eads

He was a roofer known for his great abilities, who loved to hunt and fish and any outdoor...

Maureen Bridgit Paradee

January 13, 2021

Maureen Bridgit Paradee, 54, of Bluefield, WV, passed away, January 13, 2021.

She was born April 10, 1966, in Manhattan, New York, to the late John and Emma Rae Moffitt Sullivan.

She was also preceded by a sister, Shelia Sullivan and a brother, Jerry Sullivan.

Bridgit had a master’s degree from California University...

Christopher “Eric” Bever

January 1, 2021

Christopher “Eric” Bever, 51, passed away.

He was a graduate of Marion High School and had a Vo-Tech degree in small engine repair.

Eric loved fishing and hunting and was a all around woodsman.

He is survived by his loving family, son, Josh Goff, father, Arthur R. Bever, sister, Sandra Rodriguez. Also two...

Ted Coleman Jackson

December 23, 2020

Ted Coleman Jackson, 95, of Elkview, WV, was called to his Heavenly home on December 23, 2020

Ted was born in Kettle, WV, the third child of G. O. and Beatrice Doll Jackson, on January 15, 1925.

Besides being preceded in death by his parents, he was also preceded by his loving wife of 62 years,...

Maurice “Ed” Reed, Jr.

November 30, 2020

Maurice “Ed” Reed, Jr., 69, of Charleston, left his family and friends, on Monday, November 30, 2020, at 7:22 PM, at C.A.M,C. Memorial Division, with his sister and mother, comforting him.

Ed was born November 27, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Maurice Edward Reed, Sr. and Ruby Myers Reed. He was preceded in death by his father....