Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

June 9, 2020

Steven Terry Spencer

65, of Charleston West Virginia

August 20, 1954- June 9, 2020

Steven Spencer (Steve) went home to be with his Lord and savior following an extended illness. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and a life long resident of Kanawha County. Steve attended Kanawha...

May 31, 2020

Robert Desalle "Khrushchev" Rose 96 of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2020, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division.

He was born April 6, 1924 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Willie Clayton and Faithie Callaway Rose.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Reynolds and a niece, Willie...

May 28, 2020

Jack Thornton "Jackie" Cox, Jr., 64, of Charleston, passed away, May 28, 2020, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Hospice. He was the son of Jack Thornton Cox, Sr. and Bertha McLaughlin Cox. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Cox. He was a 9 year employee of Tudor's on Lee St. He is survived by brother, Anthony C....

May 22, 2020

Dawn L. Pelphrey. 54 of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2020.

She was born January 2, 1966, in Michigan, to the late Ottis Pelphrey “Junebug” and Geraldine Barker Pelphrey.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Wade Pelphrey.

She was a...

May 6, 2020

Cameron Gregory Ross Walker, 29 of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly, May 6, 2020.

Cam was born September 15, 1990 in Charleston,WV to Charles Gregory Walker and the late Julie Frances Proffitt.

He was a former technician at the Dow Chemical Plant in Institute and was a mechanic in auto repair in Cross Lanes.

April 25, 2020

CARROLL EUGENE GREEN

With heavy hearts, the children of Carroll Eugene Green announce that he went to his eternal rest to join his parents, brother, sister and his cherished daughter in the kingdom of our Lord on April 25, 2020.

Carroll was the son of Leslie Oliver and Anna Sara Green born in Coweta, OK in 1929. His...

April 13, 2020

Lorraine Mae Hampton, 92, of Charleston,WV, formerly of Martinsburg,WV, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

She was born August 15, 1927, in Boone Co.,WV, daughter of the late Hayes Lee Price and Dora Pearl Browning Price.

Lorraine was a member of the First Baptist Church....

April 11, 2020

Earlene V. West, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division in Charleston.

She was a resident of St. Albans, formerly of Gandeeville in Roane County.

Earlene was born December 5, 1937 to the late Earl Vincent Starcher and Mary (Parsons-Hilt) Starcher.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

March 21, 2020

Peter R. "Pete" Payne, 67, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 21, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was born June 15, 1952 in Charleston to the late Bob and Pauline Rich Payne.

Pete was the winning pitcher in the first Big League World Series 1968, and was undefeated, and has been interviewed several times over...

February 22, 2020

Charlotte Mae O'Dell, 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away, February 22, 2020 Charlotte was born December 19, 1930, in Charleston, to the late Seth Ernest and Cora Mae Amos Hapney. She was also preceded by husband, Gregory Lee O'Dell, daughters, Joyce and Katherine "Kathy", grandchildren, Terri Williams and Amy Toler. She attended Charleston High School and married her husband,...

February 7, 2020

Francis B. “Rabbit” “Bunzy” Devitt , 63 of Elkview, gained his wings, February 7, 2020.

Bunny was born November 2, 1956, to the late Thomas A. and Myrtle Vincent Devitt. He was also preceded by a brother, Jay Allen Devitt. He was an employee of Mac’s Body Shop for over 20 years, before opening Rabbit’s Body Shop. He...

January 30, 2020

Doris A. Pence, 83, of Dunbar, WV, passed away, January 30, 2020.

She was born July 19, 1936 in St. Albans, to the late Hubert Calvin and Dora Estelle Smith Harless.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "K.R." Pence.

She was retired from Ames Department Store and was a loving...

January 29, 2020

Carl Wayne Townsend, 69, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away, January 29, 2020.

He was born June 8, 1950, in Charleston, WV to the late James Edward and Sylvia Pearl Moore Townsend.

Carl was also preceded in death by sisters; Ellen and Edna Mae, brother; Jimmy.

He was retired from General Technologies.

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January 19, 2020

AS WRITTEN BY "COOKIE" HERSELF

Lorene L. "Cookie" Shinn, 77 of Charleston, WV, passed away, January 19, 2020 after a short illness due to cancer.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jack Shinn, and daughter, Dianna Walden.

She enjoyed life to the fullest.

She is survived by, Richard...

January 4, 2020

Charles E. "Eddie" Snodgrass, Sr., 79, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, January 4, 2020.

He was born January 28, 1940 in West Chester, Ohio, to the late Ezra B. "Jack" and Evelyn "Kitty" Schwartz Snodgrass.  In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by brothers, David L. , Donald G....

December 27, 2019

Dorothy Lee Wills, 83, of Charleston, passed away, December 27, 2019.

She was born September 4, 1936, in Fayette County, WV, and was preceded in death by mother, Viola Ealm, daughter, Helen Burkes, husband, George Brown, brothers, Woodrow and Arnold Ealm.

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children; Mary (John) Estep, William "Will" Wills,...

December 12, 2019

Jane Ann Young, 70, of Charleston, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born November 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Robert and Mildred Reed. She was also preceded by a brother, Bill Reed Jane was retired from the State of West Virginia and enjoyed traveling, reading and working puzzles. Her most enjoyable was watching her only grandson,...

December 2, 2019

Rev. Olyn S. Stevens, 87, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019. While he will be missed, he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Jo Ann, in heaven. Olyn was born on September 30, 1932 in Charleston, WV to Henry S. and Susie Stevens. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School prior to entering...

November 25, 2019

Jenna Lee McClaskie, 80, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home, November 25, 2019.

She was preceded by her parents;  Howard "Bus" and Katheryn Spradling, sister; Dorthy Jean Bevins, son; Brett McClaskie, granddaughter; Kelli Fields, grandson; Mark Harbert.

Jenna retired from Charleston Town Center Info Booth, after 19 years of service, where she was well known...

November 24, 2019

David Randolph Chrislip, was born January 22, 1948, in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Charles W. and Antonette Cook Chrislip, both whom preceded him in death

David departed this life on November 24, 2019. He was 71 years old.

David graduated from Charleston Catholic High School and the University of Miami, in Coral...