Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Aug 10, 2018

Roger Glen "MOON" Mullins, 68, entered into rest on August 10, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Tressie (Legg) Mullins, and his grandson, Jeremy Ferrebee.

He is survived by his wife Peach, and best friend, Sadie, of Clay, daughter, Tressi Mullins, step-daughters, Jennifer Douglas, Beth and Janet Ferrebee, and Anita...

Aug 7, 2018

Nelson Lee Fowler, 75, of Charleston, passed away August 7, 2018, after a sudden illness.

He was born September 14, 1942, in Morgantown, WV to the late Theodore Everette and Elutea Persinger Fowler, and raised by his step-father, John D. Samuels, mother, Elutea, and his beloved grandmother, Dessie Persinger.

He was a graduate of Stonewall...

Jul 20, 2018

Donna Jean White, 65, of Elkview, WV, passed away after a sudden illness.

She was born August 3, 1952, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to the late Phyllis Jean Welcher Perdue Newell and Robert Newell. She was also preceded by a brother, Mike Sater.

Donna Jean is survived by her loving family, daughter; Chariti Moss,...

Jul 18, 2018

Ayden Michael Cottrell, 5 month infant son, became an angel, July 18, 2018. He was born February 7, 2018.

Ayden is survived by his loving mother and family.  Kelly Cottrell, grandparents; Robin Smith and Bo Reese, Tom and Melanie Cottrell, sister; Megan Cottrell, aunts; Maria Danberry, Melissa Cottrell, Martha Mullins uncles; Michael Thrift, David and Shirley Conley,...

Jul 11, 2018

Minnie Florence Allison Williams, 83, of Huntington, formerly of  Charleston, went to the arms of Jesus, July 11, 2018. She was born May 7, 1935.  She was met at Heaven's gate by her son, David Owen Williams and daughter, Linda Williams Adkins.  Minnie Flo was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1953, attended Marshall College, where she met the...

May 25, 2018

Edward J. “Eddie” Russell, 35 of Charleston, died May 24, 2018 after an unexpected illness.

He was a graduate of Mountain State University.

Eddie is survived by his loving family, mother and father, Lynn S. and Edward G. Russell, sister; Katie Russell, grandmother, Kay Pence and many other family and friends.

A Celebration...

Apr 25, 2018

Rachel H. White, 99, of Charleston went to be with the Lord April 25, 2018.

She was born September 17, 1918 near Summersville, West Virginia, the daughter of Lee and Ona Herold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  husband, Frederick James White Jr, her daughter Barbara...

Apr 17, 2018

John “Johnny” Barker

John “Johnny” Barker went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 17, 2018.

John lived a great life always striving to help the community and people around him. He was a member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, was a member of the Army Reserves for 15 years, retired...

Apr 16, 2018

Janice Rose Ayres 75 of Georges Creek, passed away, April 16, 2018.

She was born December 4, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Norman and Josephine Compagno Hein. She was also preceded by a daughter, Melissa Townsend.

Janice worked diligently in her church and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is...

Apr 9, 2018

Myrtle Brown, 77, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018. Myrtle was born on June 9, 1940, to the late William and Twisha Hunt of Elkview. Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Roscoe Shaffer and baby boy Hunt; her husband, John Brown; and daughters, Kimberly Black and Pamela (Bob) Fridley. She...

Mar 29, 2018

Donald S. Garvin April 24, 1947-March 29, 2018 Don was the son of Donald S. Garvin Sr. and June M. Garvin and passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Riggleman Hall, University of Charleston, at 11 a.m. Don was preceded in...

Feb 10, 2018

Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan, 58, of Charleston, passed away, February 10, 2018, surrounded by family and friends.

Danny was born in Charleston on October 10, 1959 to the late Charles and Katherine Sloan.

He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School "Class of 1978" and was currently employed by Goodwill Industries and the Fraternal Order of...

Jan 24, 2018

William W. “Bill” Mullins, 63, of Charleston, passed away, January 24, 2018 on his birthday.

He was born January 24, 1955, in Kanawha Co., the late William W. and Harriet I. Jones Mullins, Sr.

In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by brothers: Ricky and Kevin Mullins, sisters: Susie Mullins, Edna...

Jan 23, 2018

Charles Edward “Chuck” Coulter, 72, of Charleston, entered into rest January 23, 2018.

First and foremost he loved God and country.

He was born February 26, 1945, in Kanawha Co., to the late Joseph Edward and Mary Helen Taylor Coulter Wolfe.

In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his...

Dec 29, 2017

Russell Smith, 89, of Elkview, passed away December 29, 2017, after a short illness.

He was born January 8, 1928, to the late John and Tressie Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife; Velva Maxine Smith, brothers; Raymond Smith and Hershel Smith.

Russell is survived by his loving family; step-sons; Larry W....

Dec 20, 2017

Randall Lee "Randy" Williams, 57, of South Charleston, passed away, December 20, 2017, at home after a long illness.

He was born November 6, 1960 in South Charleston to the late Robert H. and Prairie VanWey Williams. A sister, Cheri Lowry also preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of South Charleston High School...

Dec 14, 2017

Mrs. Shirley R. “Tootie” Bailey, 71, passed away December 14, 2017 at her home in Little River, SC. She was born on March 5, 1946 in Charleston, WV and was the daughter of the late Arl and Violet Cavender. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Kay Frances Cavender and Joyce Foster.  Tootie and Roy made their home...

Nov 23, 2017

David Lee Cavender David Lee Cavender, 58, of Charleston, passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born December 2, 1958, in Charleston, to the late William Denver and Almeda Marie Jones Cavender. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby R., and a brother, Donnie Cavender. David was a graduate of Herbert...

Nov 17, 2017

Nelson "Gene" Sneed Nelson Eugene "Gene" Sneed, 72, of Charleston, died Friday, November 17, 2017. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The complete obituary may be read at elkfuneralhome.com. Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sneed family. A...

Nov 15, 2017

MARY ANN SCARBERRY SIMMONS

Mary Ann Scarberry Simmons, 62, of Charleston, WV passed away November 15, 2017. She was born October 31, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl Edward and Mary Louisa Harless Scarberry.  She was also preceded in death by a son, James Allen Vance, three brothers, Roger, Carl and Dennis Scarberry....