Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Apr 28, 2021

Sandra Jean Lotts-Nester, 68, of Charleston passed away after a long illness on April 28, 2021. She was born May 14, 1952 in Charleston to the late James Atlee and Jeane Francis Lotts. She attended Stonewall Jackson High School. She is also preceded in death by her brother Smokey Lotts and sisters Susie Staats and Vicky Griffith. Sandy is...

Apr 12, 2021

Jeanne Marie Rider Thomas, 45 of Charleston, formerly of Nitro, passed away, April 12, 2021, unexpectedly.

She was born March 1, 1976 in Charleston, to the late Leroy and Robin Gillispie Rider.

Jeanne attended Poca High School and New Directions Ministry. She was an employee of Hardee’s, South Charleston,

Jeanne never met a...

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Margaret Keffer, 68, of Charleston, WV, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

Mary was born February 25, 1953, in Charleston to the late  Peter Paul and Hazel Louise Kuhn Cook. She was also preceded by a daughter, Mary Beth and sister, Paula Malone and her husband, Tubby

Mary was a...

Apr 3, 2021

On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, Ruby Mae Scarberry, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord.

She was born on December 06, 1947, in Kenova, WV to the late Carl Edward Scarberry and Mary Louisa (Staley) Scarberry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  her brothers, Carl Ed Scarberry, Dennis Ray Scarberry and Rodger Dale Scarberry, and her sister Mary Ann (Scarberry) Simmons....

Apr 2, 2021

Reggena Lynn Gillespie, 55 of Charleston, passed away, April 2, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice House, West, South Charleston, WV.

She was born August 8, 1965, in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Carl Young and Mary Hardy Young.

Left to cherish her memory, son, Matthew Young, daughter, Christina Young, step-daughters, Crystal Ashcraft, Nikki Johnson, 5 Grandchildren,...

Mar 28, 2021

Lori Ann Halstead, 48, of St. Albans, passed away, March 28, 2021, after a 8 month battle with cancer.

She was born March 25, 1973, in Charleston, to the late Richard Halstead and Ruth Ann Riggs Halstead.

Lori was a graduate of Sherman High School (Boone Co.) and Rock Creek Vocational School. An employee of...

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,...