Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

James Lee “Jim” Ramsey

Jan 14, 2022

James Lee “Jim” Ramsey was born on May 27, 1927, in Charleston, WV.  He left this world to be with The Lord on January 14, 2022 at the age of 94.

He graduated from South Charleston High School.  He and his twin brother, Joe were drafted into the military; Jim into the Navy and Joe into the Army.  Their Dad wrote...

Sierra Marie Gravely

Dec 31, 2021

Sierra Marie Gravely, 33, of St. Albans, passed away, December 31, 2021.

She was born October 6, 1988, in Charleston, to the late Franklin Gravely and Crystal Ann Cobb. Sierra was preceded by her father, Franklin. She was a former waitress at the Farm Table Restaurant, South Charleston.

Sierra is survived by her mother, Crystal...

Gary Wayne Lewis, Ii

Dec 22, 2021

Gary Wayne Lewis, II, “Kemo”, 55, of Charleston, passed away, December 22, 2021.

Kemo was born October 2, 1966 in Charleston to Gary Wayne and Hazel Joyce Affolter Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Wayne Lewis.

Kemo was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School “Class of 1984”, and...

Arley Lee Burke

Nov 20, 2021

Arley Lee Burke 62, of Charleston, WV, passed away, November 20, 2021.

He was a former employee of Charleston Awning.

Arley is survived by his loving family, mother, Betty Burke, of Charleston, brothers, David (Roxanne) Burke and Donald Burke, both of Charleston, son, Michael Burke of St Albans, daughters, Chrystal Bays of Winfield, Samantha Davis...

Linda A. Sine

Oct 20, 2021

Linda A. Sine, 52, of Gerrardstown, was taken too soon from this world after a tragic accident on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Linda held a high passion for the love of animals and it showed in her day to day life, where she worked as a Farm Manager and Horse Trainer. Linda was born in 1969 the daughter of...

Cathy Waugh

Oct 18, 2021

Cathy Waugh, 62, of Hurricane, WV, passed away, October  18, 2021.

She was born October 28, 1958, in Charleston, to the late Gene L. and Catherine Wheeler Parsons, who was an English Teacher at Stonewall Jackson High School. She was also preceded by aunt and uncle, Lillian and Bill Rock.

Cathy was a member of...

Martha “Jane” Johnson

Oct 17, 2021

Martha “Jane” Johnson 79, of Charleston, passed away, October 17, 2021.

Jane was born December 23, 1941, in Kanawha County, to the late Walter Garnet and Golda Mae Bradshaw Hudnall. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Nellie Dawn Hudnall, Margaret Elizabeth Tyler, brother, Walter Garnet “Buddy” Hudnall, Jr., former husband Charles Vernon Johnson. She was...

Belva Jean Armstead

Oct 5, 2021

Belva Jean Armstead, 89, of Charleston, passed away, October 5, 2021.

She was born February 7, 1932, in Jackson Co., to the late Clem Curtis and Ethel Price Withrow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Charles Armstead, son, Donald Alan Armstead, grandsons, Michael Armstead and Nicholas Armstead..

Belva Jean worked in the nursery, of...

Dennis James Hughes

Sep 28, 2021

Dennis James Hughes, 70, of Charleston, passed away, September 28, 2021.

He was born April 4, 1951, in Kanawha Co., to the late Paul Berdie and Shirley June Lay Hughes.

Dennis is survived by his loving family, son, Greg Hughes of Charleston, Amber Hughes Jones of North Charleston, Megan Hughes of St Albans, grandchildren, Lori,...

Jimmy Harrison

Sep 16, 2021

Jimmy Harrison, 76, of Tornado, WV, passed away, September 16, 2021.

He was born June 21, 1945, to the late Treva Leo and Nellie Alice Haynes Harrison.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was also preceded by his wife, Sandra, and a daughter, Sara, and sisters, June Godbey, Nancy Rose, Jacquline Cobb, and Freda Hancock.

Jimmy was a former employee in Charleston, WV,...

Thomas Edgar Davis

Sep 9, 2021

Thomas Edgar Davis 60 of Charleston passed away Thursday September 9th, 2021 at home after a short illness. Thomas was born August 13, 1961, to the late Larry and Janet Davis.

Thomas was a dedicated mechanic for many years. He loved hunting and fishing, and made many great memories doing so with his oldest son Thomas,  He loved watching westerns and doing family tree/history projects which he spent years...

Mary H. Kidd

Aug 31, 2021

Mary H. Kidd, 85, of St. Albans, passed away, August 31, 2021.

She was born May 5, 1936, in Kanawha County to the late Earl Clinton Doughty, Sr. and Nora Ellen Edens Doughty. Mary was also preceded by her husband, Walter Estil Kidd, a daughter, Sheryl Ann Kidd and a brother, Earl Doughty, Jr.

She was...

Carolyn Marie Reed

Aug 26, 2021

Carolyn Casto Reed, 82, of Charleston, passed away, August 26, 2021.

She was born January 3, 1939 in Charleston, to the late Edward H. and Frances Marie Stuck Casto and also preceded by her husband, John A. Reed.

She was a graduate of Charleston High School, held a bachelor’s degree from Morris Harvey College and...

Gina Lynn Stutler

Aug 23, 2021

Gina Lynn Stutler, 53 of Charleston, passed away, August 23, 2021 She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Jo Paxton and her father Virgil Eugene Stutler. Gina is survived by her children William Stutler, Gene Stutler, and Aaron Haynes of Charleston WV. Her four grandchildren Emily, Zane Allen, McKenzie, and Nathaniel Stutler, of Charleston WV. And one great-grandchild on...

Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin

Jul 26, 2021

Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin Amanda Dawn Burdette Rankin, 35, of Charleston, WV ended her journey on Monday, July 26th, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her father Roger L Burdette Sr. who went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2016. Amanda leaves behind her five children: Airiana N O’Connor (Hunter O’Connor) of Charleston, Isaiah N...

Malcolm Q. Cottrell

Jul 4, 2021

Malcolm Q. Cottrell, 55, of Walton, WV, passed away, July 4, 2021, after a sudden illness.

He was born September 6, 1965 to the late John Q. and Alma Mae Brown Hutchinson. He was also preceded by brothers, Jimmy and Dale.

Malcolm was a police officer for the towns of Glasgow, Pratt, Clendenin, and Gauley...

Milton Edward “Sarge” Morrison

Jun 18, 2021

Milton Edward “Sarge” Morrison, 84, of Charleston, passed away, June 18, 2021 in Hurricane. He was born July 28, 1936 to the late Milton Summers Morrison and Amanda Betty Dean Morrison. A brother, John Morrison of Rupert also preceded him in death and wives, Myrtle E. Morrison and Reba Faye Morrison. Sarge was a 30 years U.S. Marine veteran,...

Larry Junior Clendenin

Jun 13, 2021

Larry Junior Clendenin  67, of Charleston, WV, passed away, June 13, 2021.

He was born January 5th, 1954, to the late Shirley and Lucille Clendenin and worked at the Gestamp Plant in South Charleston.

Larry is survived by sons, Kevin, Jeff, Aaron and Adam, brothers, Gene, Roger and Dennis, sisters, Linda Saunders, Patricia Jones, Treasa ToFi,...

Iris “Kay” Barker

May 27, 2021

Iris “Kay” Barker, 76, of Hurricane, passed away, May 27, 2021.

She was born October 1, 1944, in Oak Hill, (Fayette Co.) WV to the late Edwin and Estelle Blethen Nester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Raymond Bateman, Jr. on December 28, 2020, and 2 brothers, Charles and Kenny....

Khloe Elizabeth Barker

May 25, 2021

Khloe Elizabeth Barker, 18 of Pinch, formerly of Cross Lanes, passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, unexpectedly.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Steven Barker.

Khloe was born November 1, 2002 in South Charleston to Kip and Della Patrick Barker.

She graduated Monday, May 24, 2021 from Herbert Hoover High...