Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Tracy Lynn Goodwin

July 18, 2022

Tracy L. Moore Goodwin, 55, of Charleston, passed away on July 18, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones.She was born on 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 was...

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 brother,...

Edra Lou Johnson

June 28, 2022

Edra Lou Johnson, 67, of Charleston, passed away on 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 for 14 fur babies at the time of her death.

Edra is survived by her loving...

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 survived by Kristie’s...

Thomas E. “Tommy” Butta

June 21, 2022

Thomas Eugene Butta, 65 of Charleston, gained his heavenly wings at home on 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...

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 on 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, mother and dad, Lewis and Karen...

Gary L. “Pops” Craft

April 19, 2022

Gary L. “Pops” Craft, 65, of Mill Creek, passed away on 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, and a nephew, Casey Craft.

Gary’s favorite...

Norma J. Pierson

March 23, 2022

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

Norma was born on January 12, 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.

Left to cherish her memory...

Hazel Joyce Lewis

March 11, 2022

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

John 3:16, Joyce knew Jesus and accepted Jesus, and went 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 husband, Gary W. Lewis of...

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...