Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

June 3, 2022

David Lee Windbigler Jr., 59, of Milton, West Virginia, passed away on June 3, 2022. David was born in Elkhart, Indiana to David Windbigler Sr. and Barbara Reese on March 15, 1963.

David was a boiler technician. 

David is survived by his son Jacob Windbigler of Seattle, Washington.

There are no services planned at this time.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...