Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Feb 3, 2021

Cecil “Chip” Johnson Jr.

Born October 11, 1976 – born in Charleston, to the late Cecil and Debra Johnson, and raised in Charleston’s East End

Died February 3, 2021 after a long progressive illness

Survived by older sister Johnna Louise Buenaventura, of Cleveland  and her daughter, Alyssa Jade Johnson of Margate...

Jan 26, 2021

Herbert Hoover “Herbie” Helmick, 72, of Charleston, passed away, January 26, 2021.

He was born April 17, 1948 in Charleston to the late Herbert Hoover & Katherine L. Harper Helmick. He was also preceded by his beloved son, John Paul Helmick and sister, Carolyn Ann Akers, niece, Katie Akers.

Herbie was a graduate of Stonewall...

Jan 25, 2021

Deborah Louise Giles Wilson was born April 5, 1952 and died at home on January 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. Giles, Jr. and Nelda Moore Giles. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James, her son, Matthew of Hamlin, WV, and brothers John Giles III of Charleston, WV, Michael Giles of Huntington, WV, and George Giles...

Jan 18, 2021

Robert Lee Eads, 37, of St. Albans, passed away to be with his mother, on January 18, 2021.

He was born February 18, 1983, in Charleston, to Rodney Eugene Eads and the late Jo Ann Midkiff Eads

He was a roofer known for his great abilities, who loved to hunt and fish and any outdoor...

Jan 13, 2021

Maureen Bridgit Paradee, 54, of Bluefield, WV, passed away, January 13, 2021.

She was born April 10, 1966, in Manhattan, New York, to the late John and Emma Rae Moffitt Sullivan.

She was also preceded by a sister, Shelia Sullivan and a brother, Jerry Sullivan.

Bridgit had a master’s degree from California University...

Jan 1, 2021

Christopher “Eric” Bever, 51, passed away.

He was a graduate of Marion High School and had a Vo-Tech degree in small engine repair.

Eric loved fishing and hunting and was a all around woodsman.

He is survived by his loving family, son, Josh Goff, father, Arthur R. Bever, sister, Sandra Rodriguez. Also two...

Dec 23, 2020

Ted Coleman Jackson, 95, of Elkview, WV, was called to his Heavenly home on December 23, 2020

Ted was born in Kettle, WV, the third child of G. O. and Beatrice Doll Jackson, on January 15, 1925.

Besides being preceded in death by his parents, he was also preceded by his loving wife of 62 years,...

Nov 30, 2020

Maurice “Ed” Reed, Jr., 69, of Charleston, left his family and friends, on Monday, November 30, 2020, at 7:22 PM, at C.A.M,C. Memorial Division, with his sister and mother, comforting him.

Ed was born November 27, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Maurice Edward Reed, Sr. and Ruby Myers Reed. He was preceded in death by his father....

Nov 17, 2020

Harold Eugene Seckman, Jr., 71, of Charleston, passed away, November 17, 2020.

He was born September 27, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Harold E. Seckman, Sr. and Betty Payne Seckman. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Flinn Griffin Meadows.

Harold was a Viet Nam Veteran of the U.S Army where he received...

Nov 8, 2020

Patricia Ann Brown, 71, of Clendenin, WV, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully Sunday morning, November 8, 2020.

Patty is proceeded in death by her parents, Garnet R. Brown and Robert Brown, Sr., brothers, Larry and Greg, sisters, Linda and Nancy.

Patty is survived by her son, Kevin Brown, Sr. and his wife Renee...

Nov 2, 2020

Joshua Michael Crane, 29 of Charleston, WV , passed away, November 2,  2020 He was born September 7, 1991 in Charleston, WV to the late Hobart Bill Holstein and Tammy Renay Crane. Joshua was a Capital High School graduate and attended WV State University receiving an associate degree in science. He is survived by his loving family, mother, Tammy Renay Crane and...

Oct 8, 2020

Glenda Jo Hunt, 60, of Dunbar, WV, passed away, October 8, 2020.

She was born November 28, 1959, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Mack Hunt and Betty Harris.

She was a graduate of Duval High School.

Glenda was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister to those that mourn her passing.

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Oct 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Niemeyer, 18, of Charleston, WV, passed away, October 1, 2020.

She was born January 11, 2002 in Farmington, New Mexico to Nathaniel Niemeyer and Amy May.

She was preceded by grandfather, Leon May, cousin, William Drake, grandmother, Adrian Niemeyer, cousin, Jacob May.

In addition to her mother and father, she is...

Sep 28, 2020

Cheryl Ann Cantrell, 65, of Charleston, WV, passed away, September 28, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1955 to the late Cecil Ray Milbee, Sr and Alice Creech, brothers, Robbie Milbee, Jr. Milbee, and Tony Milbee also preceded her in death.

Left to mourn her passing, husband of 42 years, Ricky Cantrell, daughters, Vada Spencer,...

Sep 1, 2020

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Mary G. Poston Smith, 87, of Charleston, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness.

She was born on October 28, 1932, in Charleston, WV to the late Delphia B. Anderson. She was a devout member of  Starcher Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, she...

Aug 13, 2020

Leonard Clarence Vance, 71 of Charleston, passed away on August 13, 2020, after a long battle with complications from heart and cancer issues.

He was born January 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Charlie and Hazel Holley Vance. A sister, Alphia Meadows, and brothers, Charles “Dink”, Garland “Cork”, Cecil, and Clarence Vance also preceded him in death.

He was an outstanding...

Aug 8, 2020

Lena Roberts of Windom Rd, Pineville, WV passed away in the home of her daughter Patricia (Patty) Roberts August 8,2020. She was 93. Services will be Friday, August 14; 2:00 pm at Cooper Memorial Baptist Church. Many may remember her from working at Goodsons Supermarket for many years. Preceded in death by husband Willie J Roberts in 1955 and daughter Joyce Darlene McKinney in...

Aug 7, 2020

James "Roger" Craft, aged 74, Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to many passed away peacefully Friday August 7, 2020 at Charleston Memorial Division with his loving family by his side. He was born January 9, 1946 to the late Darrell James and Geneva Craft.

He was a lifelong resident of Charleston, WV,...

Aug 2, 2020

Shelby Eugene Moore, 60, passed away, August 2, 2020

He was born June 20, 1960, in Charleston, WV, to the late Albert and Patsy Burgess Moore.

Shelby was a gentle and free spirited soul who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was always willing to help someone in need. He cared deeply for his family...

Jul 30, 2020

Bobby Ray Simmons, 52 of Charleston, passed away, July 30, 2020. Bobby was born September 8, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Bobby Gene and Mary Ellen Bvdnik Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Michelle Jones, brother, Josh Simmons, step-son, Raymond Larry Spears.

He was a former server at 5th Quarter...