Elk Funeral Services Obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2020

Carl Wayne Townsend, 69, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away, January 29, 2020.

He was born June 8, 1950, in Charleston, WV to the late James Edward and Sylvia Pearl Moore Townsend.

Carl was also preceded in death by sisters; Ellen and Edna Mae, brother; Jimmy.

He was retired from General Technologies.

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Jan 19, 2020

AS WRITTEN BY "COOKIE" HERSELF

Lorene L. "Cookie" Shinn, 77 of Charleston, WV, passed away, January 19, 2020 after a short illness due to cancer.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jack Shinn, and daughter, Dianna Walden.

She enjoyed life to the fullest.

She is survived by, Richard...

Jan 4, 2020

Charles E. "Eddie" Snodgrass, Sr., 79, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, January 4, 2020.

He was born January 28, 1940 in West Chester, Ohio, to the late Ezra B. "Jack" and Evelyn "Kitty" Schwartz Snodgrass.  In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by brothers, David L. , Donald G....

Dec 27, 2019

Dorothy Lee Wills, 83, of Charleston, passed away, December 27, 2019.

She was born September 4, 1936, in Fayette County, WV, and was preceded in death by mother, Viola Ealm, daughter, Helen Burkes, husband, George Brown, brothers, Woodrow and Arnold Ealm.

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children; Mary (John) Estep, William "Will" Wills,...

Dec 12, 2019

Jane Ann Young, 70, of Charleston, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born November 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Robert and Mildred Reed. She was also preceded by a brother, Bill Reed Jane was retired from the State of West Virginia and enjoyed traveling, reading and working puzzles. Her most enjoyable was watching her only grandson,...

Dec 2, 2019

Rev. Olyn S. Stevens, 87, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019. While he will be missed, he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Jo Ann, in heaven. Olyn was born on September 30, 1932 in Charleston, WV to Henry S. and Susie Stevens. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School prior to entering...

Nov 25, 2019

Jenna Lee McClaskie, 80, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home, November 25, 2019.

She was preceded by her parents;  Howard "Bus" and Katheryn Spradling, sister; Dorthy Jean Bevins, son; Brett McClaskie, granddaughter; Kelli Fields, grandson; Mark Harbert.

Jenna retired from Charleston Town Center Info Booth, after 19 years of service, where she was well known...

Nov 24, 2019

David Randolph Chrislip, was born January 22, 1948, in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Charles W. and Antonette Cook Chrislip, both whom preceded him in death

David departed this life on November 24, 2019. He was 71 years old.

David graduated from Charleston Catholic High School and the University of Miami, in Coral...

Oct 2, 2019

Stephanie Day Rhodes 35, of South Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly, October 2, 2019.

She was born November 11, 1983, to Derek Wayne Rhodes and Virgie Lue Rhodes, both of Charleston, WV.

Stephanie loved life, she enjoyed music and art. She will be greatly missed.

Stephanie is survived by her father, Derek, her...

Oct 1, 2019

Norma Shuck  Levy,  87, of  Charleston,  died  peacefully  in  her  sleep  on  October  1,  2019. She  was  born  on  March 8, 1932, the  daughter  of Edgar  N.  Shuck  and  Thelma  Shuck.    She  grew  up  on Garrison  Avenue,  where  she  made  many  life-long  friends.    She  was  graduated  from  Stonewall  Jackson High  School  in  1950  and  worked  for  many  years...

Sep 17, 2019

Robert Kenneth West, 88 of St. Albans, formerly of Gandeeville(Roane Co.), passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Sissonville.

Kenneth was born May 21, 1931, to the late Otho and Bessie Moore West.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Guy, and sister, Ruth.

He...

Sep 4, 2019

Brenda Sue Rucker, 71 of Charleston, passed away September 4, 2019.

She was an former employee of Dutchess Bakery.

Brenda is survived by a cousin, David L. Rucker, Sr. and his son, David L. Rucker, Jr.

At Brenda's request there will be no visitation or service.

Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve...

Aug 29, 2019

Teresa Lynn "Terry" Diamond 49 of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at hospice house.

She battled a hard fought battle with cancer for 20+ years and her strength was something to be admired. Terry was strong and honest, she either loved or hated you and she...

Aug 14, 2019

Leah "Lovelle" Burdette 62 of Procious, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and family by her side.

Born August 23, 1956, she was the daughter of Annie Lou and Therl L. Lyons, who preceded her in death.

Lovelle is survived by her husband, Richard C. Burdette, daughter, Rachel (Jackie) Samples; grandsons, Isaih Neal...