Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Sep 21, 2023

Moe Reza "Ray" Shamshiry, 84 of Charleston, WV, passed away on September 21st, 2023 surrounded by his children. Moe was born on September 26, 1938, in Esfahan, Iran. He was the son of the late Fathollah and Sakineh Shamshiry. He is preceded in death by his younger sister Sedigheh, and older brothers Mohammad and Mehdi. He is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2023

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Angel Michele Bailey, a devoted wife and mother, passed away at the age of 45. She was born June 10, 1978, in Charleston, to Thomas and Iris Stone. She married Zack Bailey on October 21, 2000, in Charleston.

Angel is survived by her husband, Zack; children Taylor and Chase; mother, Iris; sisters Kim and Jordan; aunts...

Sep 13, 2023

Ricky Lowe, 63, of Charleston, WV, passed away at home on September 13, 2023, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Millie, his brother Bill, and his son, Elliot. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jean, son Dylan (Maria), sisters Monica and Dreama (Dan), and the lights of his...

Sep 9, 2023

Delbert Paul Taylor 82 of Charleston died September 9, 2023, at CAMC Memorial. Per Delberts wishes there will be no services. Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting the Taylor family.

Sep 3, 2023

Sheila Ann Skiles Coleman, 75, of Dunbar passed away on September 3, 2023. She was born in Charleston on November 21, 1947, to the late George L. Skiles and Carletta F. Tennant Skiles.

Sheila was a very feisty lady and there was never a dull moment when you were around her. She was proud of being feisty and always spoke her...

Jul 23, 2023

Pamela Joy Shafer-Jeffries, 62, of Belle, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Born July 8, 1961 in Clendenin, she was the daughter of the late Sammy D and Ella May Naylor Shafer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Marie Shafer. Left to cherish...

May 6, 2023

Stephen Lee Pendleton, 65, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Mason Pendleton and Peggy McClure-Pendleton.

Stephen served in the Marine Corp and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Parris Island and Cherry Point, NC. After...

Apr 29, 2023

Kimberly Lynn Allen 46 of South Charleston

On Saturday April 29, 2023, at CAMC General Hospital,

she left her earthly body surrounded by her loving family.

Kimmie was born September 5, 1976, in Man, WV to

Denny Wayne Allen and the late Gail Lynn (Cline) Allen.

Kimmie is survived by her loving wife of 13 years Michelle....

Apr 3, 2023

Randall Mace “Randy” Fridley, 57, of Huntington, WV, formerly of Charleston, passed away, April 3, 2023, after an unexpected illness.

He was born March 9, 1966, in Charleston, to the late Garland and JoAnn Helmick Fridley.

Randy is survived by his loving family, son, Randall Mark Fridley (Jordan) of St. Albans, sister, Patty Carter (Stanley)...

Mar 25, 2023

Donna Buscher, 61, of Nitro, West Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1961. 

Donna is survived by her son, Donald Buscher. 

Per Donna's wishes, she was cremated, and there were no services.

Elk Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Donna's family at this time.

Mar 23, 2023

Tatyana Joyce Dogan was called home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023. She was born in Youngstown , Ohio on July 22, 1992 to Antonio Huff and Teresa Childs who both preceded her in death. Tatyana is survived by her sons, Dakarai, Darrel and Dwayne of Charleston, WV.  Sisters, Takisha Jones, Toneisha(Gower) Cox, Tashaunte Childs all of Charleston, WV. Her boyfriend Travis...

Mar 6, 2023

Our beloved son Joshua Michael Surbaugh passed away on March 6, 2023, at the young age of 33 after a long courageous fight with cancer. Josh completed his bachelor's degree in finance at Marshall University. Although graduating from Marshall, Josh was a diehard WVU fan. Josh was working at the Toyota plant in Buffalo, WV when he was first diagnosed in...

Feb 25, 2023

Leonard Michael Burgess, 75, passed away February 25th at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Audrey Burgess, and his brother, John Burgess. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Burgess and sons, Michael Burgess (Melissa), Tom Burgess, James Burgess, and daughter Sherri Burgess Olson. Step Daughters Crystal...

Feb 21, 2023

Reba Holley Burdette, 85 of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2023, after a long illness.

Reba is survived by daughters, Irene Butta, Darlene Reynolds, Arlene Harrah and husband, (Spanky), son, Wayne Burdette and wife, (Beth), daughter-in-law, Kay Burdette.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Burdette, son, Roger...

Feb 7, 2023

Phyllis Renee Fisher 62 of St. Albans, flew into the arms of Jesus after a short illness, to soon, on February 7, 2023.  She was a very special lady who could strike up a conversation with anyone and you would instantly be her best friend, even if she didn’t know your name.

Phyllis was born on September17, 1960,...

Jan 23, 2023

Frankie Lou Lucas Shinn, died Monday, January, 23, 2023 at C.A.M.C. Memorial Hospital. She resided in Charleston with her daughter, Jill Ehman. and her son-in-law, Kent Ehman.

She was born on December 1, 1929, in Point Pleasant, WV, to Cecil E. and Mildred E. Lucas.

She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and Huntington...

Jan 10, 2023

Bonnie Jean (Harrison) O’Hara 65 of Sissonville died January 10,2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Bonnie was born in Charleston West Virginia January 24,1957 to the late Ulysses G. Harrison and Edna Hale Harrison.

She is survived by her son Jonathan Mark Harrison (Christina) of Hattiesburg Mississippi, Brother Timothy Harrison (Janet) of Malden, Nieces Stephanie Taylor...

Nov 5, 2022

Thomas Patrick Merritt, 81, of Charleston, WV, passed away, Saturday, November 5, 2022.

He was born July 6, 1941, in Charleston, to the late Julian Patrick and Billie Ann Jacobs Merritt. A son, Thomas Lee Merritt also preceded him in death.

Tom was retired from DuPont Chemical Plant after 30 years service.

He...

Nov 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...

Oct 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...