OBITUARIES
Gail Elaine Pingley, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 in the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center. She was born December 20, 1936 at Parsons, WV a daughter of the late Shirley Eldren Channell and the late Opal Virginia Clair Channell. On July 9, 1955 in Elkins, she married Dickie Deneal Pingley who preceded her in death November 28, 2011. Surviving are three daughters, Carol Thompson and husband Gary, Rosemary Shaffer and husband Sam and Kris Elaine Clemens, all of Elkins. One brother, Thomas “Nick” Channell and wife Lenora, Elkins. One sister, Sharon Jean Campbell and husband Richard of Prince George, VA; three grandchildren, Phil Isner and Scott Clemens both of Elkins and Cole Shaffer and wife Kaitlyn of Morgantown, WV. Great grandchildren, Dominic Cuningham and wife Ally, Braylee Meek, Greyson Isner and Thea Shaffer; special nephew, Paul Kisner and special neighbors the Beverage family and special friends, the Gilmore family also survive. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Donna Channell Kisner; two brothers, Daniel Channell and Aaron “Pete” Channell and grandparents, Grover and Hattie Channell and David and Hester Clair. Gail attended the schools of Elkins and was employed for many years as a Legal Secretary for Judge Jack Nuzum. She was a member of the Elkins Church of the Nazarene. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2026 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 19, 2026 from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tim Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain View Church of the Nazarene, RR 250, Huttonsville, WV 26273 in memory of Gail. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gail Elaine Pingley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
