Elk Funeral Services Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area
Phyllis Renee Fisher
February 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,...
Frankie Lou Shinn
January 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...
Bonnie Jean O’Hara
January 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...
Thomas Patrick Merritt
November 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...
Raymond Osborne
November 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...
Debbie Wilson Fisher
October 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...
Lynn W. Mclaughlin
October 13, 2022
Lynn W. McLaughlin, 71 of Charleston, went to be with her Holy Father, on October 13, 2022, with her loving husband by her side. She was born May 16, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Archie and Sabina Keller Walker and raised in the Nazarene Church, most recently South Hills Church of the Nazarene. Lynn is survived by her...
Patti Lynn Tyson
September 25, 2022
Patti Lynn Tyson, 48, of Charleston, passed away, September 25, 2022.
She was born January 28, 1974, to the late Raymond Lee McCallister and Linda Joyce Snodgrass McCallister.
In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy McCauley. Patti was employed at O’Charley’s and Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurants.
Patti is...
Jack Gene “Butch” Rock, Jr.
September 15, 2022
JACK GENE 'BUTCH' ROCK, JR., ,65, of Charleston , passed away, September, 15, 2022. He was born February 19, 1957, in Charleston, to the late Jack Gene, Sr.and Shirley Lee Hopkins Rock. Jack was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Former employee custodian at Union Carbide and Edgewood Country Club. Butch is survived by sisters, Sereda Mary McGlothlin, Tammy Rock, nieces, Nathanial and Rosemary Christianson, and Lisa Christianson Milam. A service will be...
Nancy Carroll Blankenship
September 6, 2022
Nancy Carroll Blankenship, 71 of Charleston, passed away, September 6, 2022
She was born March 30, 1951, in Delbarton, WV, to the late William Stuart and Macie Marie Blankenship, she was also preceded by a brother, Tommy Blankenship,
Nancy Carroll was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by her...
William Franklin Carney
August 10, 2022
William Franklin Carney, 74, of Ripley, formerly of Charleston, passed away, August 10, 2022, after a long Illness.
He was born March 9, 1948, in Charleston, to the late Willard F. and Mary Markham Carney. He was also preceded in death by first wife, Mertie Frances Carney, sisters, Angela Hope Carney and Robin McCormick
Bill was...
Donna Perkins
July 22, 2022
Donna Jean Perkins, 68, of Buffalo, West Virginia, passed away on July 22, 2022, at her home, where she had spent her time farming and gardening. Donna was born January 3, 1954, in Charleston to the late Harold and Imogene Dodd Spencer. Donna is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Perkins, and her sister, Darla Hoffman.
She is survived...
Tracy Lynn Goodwin
July 18, 2022
Tracy L. Moore Goodwin, 55, of Charleston, passed away, July 18, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 17, 1966, in Charleston, to the late Doyle and Betty Mitchell Moore. A brother, Junior Moore also preceded her in death. Tracy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1985 and...
Jack David Jones
July 1, 2022
Jack David Jones (61), of Belle, WV, died peacefully on July 1, 2022 after a long, hard-fought battle with his health. Jack was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 7, 1960 and was a loving husband, Dad, and Papaw until he took his last breath. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Loretta (Hill) Jones, his...
Edra Lou Johnson
June 28, 2022
Edra Lou Johnson, 67, of Charleston, passed away, June 28, 2022, after a tragic accident.
Edra was born February 11, 1955, in Gassaway, WV, to the late James Erving and Anna Lee James Johnson.
She was a cat lover having rescued many cats and currently caring 14 fur babies at the time of her death....
Fenner G. Hart, Jr.
June 28, 2022
Fenner G. Hart, Jr. Born September 19, 1935 of Charleston, WV, died peacefully of Alzheimer’s disease in his sleep at Hubbard Hospice House on June 28, 2022. He is survived by his loving spouse of 56 years, Joyce A. Widner Hart and daughter, Kristie A. Marchio (Patrick L.), and son, Fenner G. “Buddy” Hart, III (Teresa). He is also...
Thomas E. “Tommy” Butta
June 21, 2022
Thomas Eugene Butta 65 of Charleston gained his heavenly wings at home June 21, 2022. Tommy was retired having worked for PSI Company of Sissonville. He had also worked for Hecks Department Stores, Cunningham Funeral Home and most recently Elk Funeral Home where he was a valuable asset. Tommy knew where just about every cemetery was located and could tell you how to get there. Tommy was a member of the Charleston West Lions Club having received...
Robert D. “Rob” Adkins
April 21, 2022
Robert D. “Rob” Adkins, 59, of Sissonville, formerly of Palm Bay,FL and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away, April 21, 2022.
Rob was born February 8, 1963, in Quantico, VA, to Douglas Adkins and Karen Mitchell Adkins. He was employed by Bostic Concrete Services and loved fishing and singing songs.
Rob is survived by his loving family,...
Gary L. “Pops” Craft
April 19, 2022
Gary L. “Pops” Craft, 65, of Mill Creek, passed away, April 19, 2022, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family.
Gary was born June 24, 1956, in Charleston to the late James Hayden Craft, Jr. and Elsie Mae Kinser Craft.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Craft...
Norma J. Pierson
March 23, 2022
Norma J. Pierson, 94, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 23, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Division, after a short illness.
Norma was born January12, 1928, to the late John and Martha Willey.
She was a Stonewall Jackson High School graduate and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She retired from CAMC. Norma was a charter member of Elk River Church of the Nazarene....
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