Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

Jul 15, 2020

Sarah Jean Wade, 43 and son, Xavier Wade, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Sarah was born on August 10, 1976, in Charleston, to Candace Wade and Timmy Green, she graduated from Capital High School, Class of 1994. She worked as a 4-star server at Cracker Barrel where...

Jul 11, 2020

Alice Dianne Downs Oldaker, 80, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020, after a long illness.

she was born November 26, 1939, in Huntington, WV, to the late Oliver and Freida Sparks Downs.  She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School and also preceded in death by her parents, and her sisters,...

Jul 11, 2020

David Lee Nearhoof, 69, of Charleston, passed away, July 11, 2020.

He was born February 20, 1951, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to the late Rodney and Eustatia Stringer Nearhoof.

David was a WVU graduate with computer science degree, and worked for the Governor’s Office of Technology for 32 years, he was a part time teacher for...

Jul 4, 2020

Timmy Lee Dunlap, 53 of Madison, passed away, July 4, 2020.

He was born March 25, 1967, in Madison to the late David and Lynn Able Dunlap and was also preceded in death by a brother, David Dunlap.

Timmy was an avid fisherman and loved canoeing, Dallas Cowboys, and the WVU Mountaineers, or anything involving...

Jun 27, 2020

Thomas Michael “Mike” Todd, 67, of Charleston, passed away June 27, 2020, after an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Dewey and Julia Mace Todd, brother, Ernest Mansfield Todd, sisters, Norma Todd, Elinor (Marvin) Keckley, Audrey Mae (Franklin “Buddy”) Levers, Margery Ellen (Denver “Dick”) Mullins.

Mike was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson...

Jun 24, 2020

Katherine C. “Katie” Akers, 41, of Charleston, WV, passed away, June 24, 2020.

She was born in Miami, Florida, to the late, Thomas L. and Carolyn Helmick Akers. She was a graduate of Capital High School.

Katie is survived by her brother, Michael Akers and his wife, Carly, nephew, Thomas, several aunts and uncles and...

Jun 19, 2020

Joseph F. “Joey” Bennett, 59, of St. Albans, WV, passed away, June 19, 2020.

Get He was born November 9, 1960 to the late William and Jewel Bradley Bennett. He was also preceded by a brother,  Brad and a sister, Cindy.

He was a C & H Taxi Cab driver.

Joey is survived...

Jun 10, 2020

Kevin Stepp, 65 of Charleston, WV, passed away June 10, 2020 Kevin was born on April 9, 1955 to Darlene Fayette Swartz and William Franklin Conley in New Albany, Indiana. He is preceded in death by both his parents and sister, Barbara. He became a truck driver and loved his job. Later in life he lived with his brother...

Jun 9, 2020

Steven Terry Spencer

65, of Charleston West Virginia

August 20, 1954- June 9, 2020

Steven Spencer (Steve) went home to be with his Lord and savior following an extended illness. Steve was a 1974 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and a life long resident of Kanawha County. Steve attended Kanawha...

May 31, 2020

Robert Desalle "Khrushchev" Rose 96 of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2020, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division.

He was born April 6, 1924 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Willie Clayton and Faithie Callaway Rose.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Reynolds and a niece, Willie...

May 28, 2020

Jack Thornton "Jackie" Cox, Jr., 64, of Charleston, passed away, May 28, 2020, at C.A.M.C. Memorial Hospice. He was the son of Jack Thornton Cox, Sr. and Bertha McLaughlin Cox. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Cox. He was a 9 year employee of Tudor's on Lee St. He is survived by brother, Anthony C....

May 22, 2020

Dawn L. Pelphrey. 54 of Charleston, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2020.

She was born January 2, 1966, in Michigan, to the late Ottis Pelphrey “Junebug” and Geraldine Barker Pelphrey.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Wade Pelphrey.

She was a...

May 6, 2020

Cameron Gregory Ross Walker, 29 of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly, May 6, 2020.

Cam was born September 15, 1990 in Charleston,WV to Charles Gregory Walker and the late Julie Frances Proffitt.

He was a former technician at the Dow Chemical Plant in Institute and was a mechanic in auto repair in Cross Lanes.

Apr 25, 2020

CARROLL EUGENE GREEN

With heavy hearts, the children of Carroll Eugene Green announce that he went to his eternal rest to join his parents, brother, sister and his cherished daughter in the kingdom of our Lord on April 25, 2020.

Carroll was the son of Leslie Oliver and Anna Sara Green born in Coweta, OK in 1929. His...

Apr 13, 2020

Lorraine Mae Hampton, 92, of Charleston,WV, formerly of Martinsburg,WV, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

She was born August 15, 1927, in Boone Co.,WV, daughter of the late Hayes Lee Price and Dora Pearl Browning Price.

Lorraine was a member of the First Baptist Church....

Apr 11, 2020

Earlene V. West, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at C.A.M.C. Memorial Division in Charleston.

She was a resident of St. Albans, formerly of Gandeeville in Roane County.

Earlene was born December 5, 1937 to the late Earl Vincent Starcher and Mary (Parsons-Hilt) Starcher.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2020

Peter R. "Pete" Payne, 67, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 21, 2020, at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was born June 15, 1952 in Charleston to the late Bob and Pauline Rich Payne.

Pete was the winning pitcher in the first Big League World Series 1968, and was undefeated, and has been interviewed several times over...

Feb 22, 2020

Charlotte Mae O'Dell, 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away, February 22, 2020 Charlotte was born December 19, 1930, in Charleston, to the late Seth Ernest and Cora Mae Amos Hapney. She was also preceded by husband, Gregory Lee O'Dell, daughters, Joyce and Katherine "Kathy", grandchildren, Terri Williams and Amy Toler. She attended Charleston High School and married her husband,...

Feb 7, 2020

Francis B. “Rabbit” “Bunzy” Devitt , 63 of Elkview, gained his wings, February 7, 2020.

Bunny was born November 2, 1956, to the late Thomas A. and Myrtle Vincent Devitt. He was also preceded by a brother, Jay Allen Devitt. He was an employee of Mac’s Body Shop for over 20 years, before opening Rabbit’s Body Shop. He...

Jan 30, 2020

Doris A. Pence, 83, of Dunbar, WV, passed away, January 30, 2020.

She was born July 19, 1936 in St. Albans, to the late Hubert Calvin and Dora Estelle Smith Harless.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "K.R." Pence.

She was retired from Ames Department Store and was a loving...