Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Jan 3, 2019

Kathryn Anne McCormick,71, of South Charleston entered the gates of Heaven on January 3, 2019. She was born to Dorsey McCormick and Laura Anne Smith on March 25, 1947 at McMillan Hospital. She was the eldest of three children. Surviving are her two siblings, Jim McCormick and Rosemary Cardenas. Mother of five children Elizabeth “Liz” Welch, James Cowie III,...

Dec 16, 2018

Catherine Wheeler Parsons, 96, of Dunbar, formerly of Charleston, passed away, December 16, 2018.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, James Edgar and Eugenia Gertrude Greenleaf Wheeler, husband, Gene L. Parsons, siblings, Frances Parsons, Charles Wheeler, and Lillian Rock.  She was the last surviving member of the Wheeler Family.

Catherine was a graduate of...

Dec 14, 2018

Virginia Pearl "Ginny" Holcomb Hamrick, 87, of Dunbar, WV, passed away, December 14, 2018.

She was born December 13, 1931, to the late Henry and Mamie Hamric Holcomb in Widen, WV. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Hamrick, and was the last member of the Holcomb Family.

Ginny was a graduate...

Dec 13, 2018

Eunice Elizabeth Berry, 69, of Sissonville, went to be with the Lord, December 13, 2018. She was also preceded by her parents, Boyd and Naomi Justice New, grandson, Danny Alfred Ashmore, sisters, Georgie, Magdeline, Evelyn, Joan, brothers, Dalemo New, Rayburn New, brother-in-law, Earl Blackburn.

She was a strong supporter of her children.

Eunice is survived by...

Dec 8, 2018

Our beautiful mother, Betty Louise Edens of Charleston, born September 3, 1950, the second child of twelve to Everett Ralph and Lillian Mae McLane Edens, departed our world for a better one on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Hubbard Hospice House, in Charleston, WV.

Mother was a joyous soul, so full of love for her family...

Nov 26, 2018

Deborah "Debbie" Nelma Carte, 62 of Charleston, passed away, November 26, 2018, after a long illness.  She was born March 11, 1956 to the late Robert and Virginia Wickline Jackson. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Rebecca Carte, sisters, Helen Hill, Nancy Strickland, brother-in-law, Hurshel Strickland.

Debbie was retired from Goodwill Industries.

She...

Nov 19, 2018

David Wayne White David W White, 66, of Charleston WV, passed away peacefully 19th November, 2018 at Charleston Area Medical Center, with his family by his side. He will be missed by all, was dearly loved and was a very generous man. David was an a member of WV Laborer’s Local Union No. 1353 & attended Cooper’s Creek Advent...

Nov 10, 2018

Teresa Ann Dowdy Arthur, 61, of Charleston, passed away November 10, 2018, at her home.

Teresa was born in Logan on May 28th, 1957, the daughter of the late Hubert and Donna (Deskins) Dowdy. She was a nurse for 17 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Sue Dowdy.

She is survived by a...

Nov 3, 2018

Charles E. "Charlie" Harper, 66, of Clendenin,WV, passed away, November 3, 2018.

He was born October 4, 1952, at Sanderson, to the late Perry Sherman and Geniavive Myers Harper.

He was a member of the Lighthouse Full Gospel Church.

Charlie is survived by his loving family, wife of 45 years, Donna, daughter; Amanda...

Nov 1, 2018

Jesse M. "Bub" Holt, Jr., 36, of South Charleston, passed away, November 1, 2018.

He was born June 12, 1982 in Charleston, to Jesse M. Holt, Sr. and Janice Gill.

Bub was a former cook at Quaker Steak and Ryan's Restaurants.

He is survived by his loving family, children, Nicole Holt, Ashley, Shane,...

Oct 31, 2018

Frankie Stone, 73, of Spencer, formerly of Charleston, passed away, October 31, 2018.

He was born November 7, 1944 to the late George Herbert and Roxy L. Stone. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen, brothers; Herbie, Tommy & Randy.

Frankie was a route driver for Charleston Linen Service for many...

Oct 28, 2018

Brenda G. Knoblauch, 71, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, October 28.

She was born June 19, 1947, to the late Francis A. and Ruby E. Newman. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Taylor Newman.

Brenda is survived by her loving family, husband of 51 years, Patrick, sons; Chris...

Oct 17, 2018

Hurshel Ray Strickland, 76 of South Charleston, passed away, October 17, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

he was preceded by his wife , Nancy Jackson Strickland and a sister, Garnet Drennan.

He was a former employee of Teague & Son Contracting and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Hurshel is...

Oct 8, 2018

Jennifer D.Hackney, 34 of Sissonville passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital October 8 2018. She is survived by her two children Shannon Hackney and Tyler Hackney. (Mother) Beverly Moore stepdad Rex (Boo) Moore (Father) Gerald Fields brother Christopher Fields sister Brittany Angel (Grandmother) Mary Harper. Two aunts Bunny Harper and Regina Gillespie. Great uncle James (Nippy) Hardy husband...

Sep 27, 2018

Romaine A. Fuller, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, September 27, 2018, at the Hubbard Hospice House in South Charleston.

Romaine has made her home at Kenna Homes of South Charleston for 61 years. She had previously worked for the State of West Virginia and J. C. Penney’s.

Romaine loves...

Sep 22, 2018

Dennie C. Kelley, 33, of Sissonville, WV, had his life taken away suddenly September 22, 2018.

He was a very lovable young man who was also preceded by his grandmother, Bonnie Kiser.

Left to cherish his memory, mother and father, John and Julie Kelley, sisters; Angela Mitchell, McKenzie Kelley, Samantha Bostic, Lisa Casto, brother; Rick Bostic,...

Sep 18, 2018

Delores Ann Brumbaugh, 67, of Charleston, passed away, September 18, 2018.

She was born December 15, 1950 to the late Orville and Talma Carney Young. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Young, granddaughters, Ali and Angela.

She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and WV State College, a former teacher...

Sep 10, 2018

Thomas Dalton Weber, 53, of Charleston, passed away, September 10, 2018 at C.A.M.C. General Division after a short illness.

He was born September 2, 1965, to the late Lawrence D. and Eunice Ann Cadle Weber. In addition, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Kimberly Michelle Stricker.

He was employed by Embassy Suites...

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 (Benny) McKinney, sister, Dorothy Fitzwater and brother,...

Aug 7, 2018

Nelson Lee Fowler, 75, of Charleston, passed away on 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 Jackson High School, Class of 1960,...