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...

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 was retired from the Roane Co. Board of Education and enjoyed antique car shows, reading, gardening, and just sitting on the porch, chatting with neighbors and anyone that happened to...

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 the Rucker Family.

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 left no room for question. With a robust personality, she loved her family immensely, who lived her life unfiltered and without limits. Though she took great...

RUSSELL DEAN "RUSTY" COLEMAN, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home in Charleston, W.Va. Rusty was born on December 12, 1951, and was a lifelong resident of Charleston. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and West Virginia Tech University. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and was a Registered Professional Engineer. Rusty served in the U.S. Army Reserves, also. In 1975, he began his lifetime career of Civil Engineering and...

Mary Elizabeth Holcomb 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She was born to the late Lydia Elizabeth (Harkins) and Luther Carnes Beaver on December 14, 1927 in Charleston. Mary, first and foremost, loved her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. She met the love of her life, Clifton V. Holcomb, through church conferences and married him in 1946, after his service in France in WW II. She worked at Rose City Cafeteria and Gino's...

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 and Tristan Samples; brother, Therl Lovel Lyons of Rockwell, NC, sisters; Rita Lyons of Charleston, Anna Lewis of Lorain, OH, Vivian Lyons and...

Richard Edward Robinson, 77, of Charleston, died, August 3, 2019. Richard was born in Charleston on February 10, 1942. He was a retired baker for Purity Maid Bakery. Surviving Richard are sons, Ricky Robinson of Walton, Ronald Robinson of Conway, SC, Robert “Erky” Robinson of Charleston, grandchildren, Brooke and Taylor Robinson of Charleston, brother, Otis Robinson and his wife, Evelyn of Brook Park, OH, sisters, Helen Walton and her husband, Jim of Elyria, OH, and...

Ellen Marie Brown, 62 of Charleston, passed away, from complications from a stroke., on July 29, 2019. She was born March 17, 1957, to the late Richard and Sue Ellis Holbert. She was also preceded by her husband, Jerry Ellen is survived by her loving family, sons, Sam (Jennifer) and Max Brown, brothers, Marshall, Randy, Eddie (Angie) Holbert, sister, Susie (Melvin) Shepherd, and her cat, Buddy. Service will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, August 8, at Elk Funeral Home 2001 Pennsylvania Ave.,...

Eric Vaughn Fowler 44, of Sissonville, WV, was found dead at his home on July 28, 2019, cause of death is still pending. Born October 23, 1974 to Norman H. Fowler and Joyce Samples Fowler (deceased) both of Charleston. Eric worked at United Iron Workers #301, where he was fondly referred to as "Butter Bean" by friends.  Eric was described as the life of the party, always joking and making people laugh. Eric loved music from the time he was very young and could recite...