Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

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)...

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 & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Donna's family.

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,...

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 2020. He loved...

February 25, 2023

Leonard Michael Burgess, 75, passed away on 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 Johnson,...

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 Burdette; sisters, Dorothy Derrick, Thelma Clark, Dolly...

February 7, 2023

Phyllis Renee Fisher, 62 of St. Albans, flew into the arms of Jesus after a short illness, too 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 September 17, 1960, the youngest...

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 School of Beauty Culture.

Frankie was a member of...

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 a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School,...

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...