Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Douglas Dinklocker
Mar 24, 2025
Douglas P. Dinklocker, 70, of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.
There will be a visitation on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Graveside Services and Interment will be on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Elk Hills...
Melvin Cottrell
Mar 12, 2025
Melvin Cottrell, 81, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 12, 2025, at Huntington Health & Rehab Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Melvin was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on November 11, 1943, to the late Joseph Franklin Cottrell Sr. and Elizabeth Allegra Wilkerson.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be assisting...
Kento Kaneki Taylor
Mar 12, 2025
Kento Kaneki Taylor, 3, of Charleston, West Virginia passed away on March 12, 2025. Kento was the beloved son of Berry Taylor and Tahlia Smith, born on September 20, 2021.
Kento is survived and loved by his parents, grandparents, and many friends and family.
Kento loved to watch Curious George, Madagascar, Mickey Mouse, and Bluey. He also loved trains, dinosaurs, coloring, and...
Johnny Jones Sr.
Mar 10, 2025
Johnny Allen Jones Sr, 68, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Riverside Valley Nursing Facility St. Albans, West Virginia. Johnny was born on April 3, 1956, to the late James Denver Jones and Mable Ethel Fugate Jones.
Johnny was an auto body technician having worked for Stowers Body Shop.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
James H Poindexter Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
James H. Poindexter Jr, 71, of South Charleston, died on March 5, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. James was born on December 12, 1953.
No services have been planned at this time.
Elk Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be assisting James’s family.
Karen Newhouse
Mar 4, 2025
Karen Chrystell Parton Newhouse, 72, of Charleston, West Virginia, gained her heavenly wings on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Karen was born June 27, 1952, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Jack and Betty Parton, who preceded her in death.
Karen was a teacher at Putnam Career and Technical Center for 35 years.
Surviving Karen are her sisters, Deborah...
Erma Samples
Mar 3, 2025
Erma Irene Samples, 92, of Bomont, West Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Hazel (White) Hart and Conda White, also of Bomont, West Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Clay Samples, her sister Brenda Fields, her brother-in-law Robert Fields, and her daughter Stacy Jane Samples.
Her surviving...
Michael Scarberry
Mar 2, 2025
Michael Scarberry, 51, passed away on March 2, 2025. Michael was born on August 14, 1973, to Michael Scarberry and the late Mary Kay McCormick.
Michael is survived by his father, daughter Samantha Scarberry of Owensboro, Kentucky, sister Sabrina Scarberry of Owensboro, Kentucky, and brother John Scarberry of Teays Valley, West Virginia.
There will be no services per Michael's wishes.
Elk Funeral and...
Nellie Elizabeth Gray Akers
Feb 18, 2025
Nellie Elizabeth Gray Akers
The apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy chapter 4, verse 7-9, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only me, but also...
Thomas Christopher Chambers
Feb 2, 2025
Thomas Christopher Chambers, 73, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on February 2, 2025. Thomas was born in South Charleston on January 31, 1952, to Posey and Ruby Chambers.
Thomas was a jack of all trades and could fix just about anything.
Thomas was a veteran serving with the United States Army. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Ginther. No...
Harold Shaffer
Jan 26, 2025
Harold James Shaffer, 66, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Charlotte, NC, on January 26, 2025. Harold was born in Charleston, WV, on July 5, 1958, to the late Shelby John Shaffer and the late Constance Joy Rollins-Shaffer-Farris.
Raised by Shelby and Lela Tuttle-Shaffer, Harold was a 1976 graduate of Sissonville High School. Harold attended WVU...
Ethan Chic-Colbert
Jan 26, 2025
Ethan Samuel Chic-Colbert, 34, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, passed away on January 26, 2025. Ethan was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 2, 1990, to Wayne Bumpus and Cynthia Colbert.
Ethan was a welder at the Toyota plant in Buffalo, West Virginia. He is survived by his parents and his brother Micah Colbert, 3 Daughters and 1 son.
There will...
John Bogard
Jan 24, 2025
John Robert Bogard, 70, of Charleston, passed away on January 24, 2025. John was born in Charleston on February 8, 1954, to Robert Bogard and Rose Kinzer Bogard, who both preceded him in death.
John had worked as a transportation driver for several agencies before his retirement. John is survived by Larry and Angela Rogers, his two long-time friends who were...
Jon Davis
Jan 13, 2025
Jon Scott Davis, 60, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on January 13, 2025, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Jon was born January 7, 1965, in Conway, Arkansas to the late Johnny Davis and Kathleen Fulmer Davis.
Jon served proudly in the US Air Force. He worked in the oil and gas industry for New Tech Global.
Jon enjoyed playing golf with his father...
David M Porterfield
Jan 9, 2025
David Michael Porterfield, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Charleston, WV, and Huntington, WV, died at his residence on January 9, 2025. He was the son of Ralph and Clara Porterfield, deceased. David was born June 16, 1945, in Oak Hill, WV. He was a graduate of Mullens High School and Concord College.
Often called Mike by family and friends, he enjoyed...
Calvin Decker
Jan 2, 2025
The Decker Family wishes to announce, with a very heavy heart, the passing of their beloved father Calvin Decker. Who passed peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 59. He was a loving father to Leah Crawford (Decker). And a cherished grandfather to four grandchildren whom he loved.
He was Known for his kindness, sense of humor, and love...
George H Saltonstall Sr.
Dec 24, 2024
George Saltonstall, 75, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House. George was born on August 5, 1949, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Richard Saltonstall and Helen DeRosa. George passed away of a sudden illness while visiting relatives.
Per Georges's request, he was cremated, and arrangements in Vero Beach, Florida, are under the care of Thomas...
Micah Dudley
Dec 7, 2024
Micah Ramon Dudley, 47, of Charleston, WV, tragically lost his life on December 7, 2024 in an automobile accident. Micah was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 6, 1977.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Pastor Hazel Dudley-Berry, and his great-grandmother, Mary Walker-Dudley. Micah is survived by his mother, Valeria Dudley, sisters Vikki Holloway (Victor) and Mary Dudley, brothers...
Michael Birch
Nov 30, 2024
Michael Birch passed away on November 30, 2024, at the CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1967, to Charles Birch and Suzzane Jones.
Michael is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his daughter Amber Birch of Ellensburg, WA, and sister Cindy Shafer of Spotsylvania, VA.
Per his wishes, Michael is being cremated and...
Violet Katelyn Nicole Thompson
Nov 28, 2024
Violet Thompson, 18, of Charleston, West Virginia, who preferred to go by her middle name, Katelyn, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2024, accompanied by her unborn daughter. Katelyn was born July 18, 2006, and was lost far too soon.
She is survived by her sister, Leather Cheyanne Thompson, and brother, Jessie Thompson, both of South Carolina.
At this time, there are...
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