Obituaries

Lisa Terry Hayslett, age 58, of Covington, died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Roanoke.

She was born August 1, 1966 in Greenbrier County, and was preceded in death by her mother, the late Diane Terry Long; and a daughter, Sarah Rhodes.

Lisa was a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant until her early retirement. She found great joy in her later years indulging in crafts and creative hobbies.

She leaves to mourn her life two daughters, April Rhodes, and Melanie Marks both of Covington; six grandchildren, Destiny Marks, Owen Sturdibant, Sarah Fleshman, Nevaeh Marks, Addyson Bolton and Emalynn Nicely; two great grandchildren and also surviving are other family members.

In keeping with Ms. Hayslett’s wishes her body has been cremated and a service will be he...

Cheryl Lynette Cale, age 57, of Covington, died Friday, February 7, 2025 at Bath County Community Hospital.

She was born July 27, 1967 in Alleghany County, and she was preceded in death by her parents, the late Ronald W. Cale Sr. and Judith Smith Cale.

She loved listening to Elvis Presley and was a fan of race car driver, Jimmy Johnson.

She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Chipper Cale and Mathew Cale; and a sister, Kerry Weade all of Covington. Also surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.

A service will be held at a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Deniece Marie Hubbard, age 59, died February 7, 2025. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and arrangements have been entrusted to Arritt Funeral Home.

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Shirley Bowes McFadden Sizemore, age 86, of Covington, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her residence.

She was born November 21, 1938, in Greenbrier County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Blanchard Bowes and Mary Dotson Bowes; five sisters and four brothers.

Shirley enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children until they started school; then she went to work as a supervisor at Bonanza in Covington and retired from the Covington Pizza Hut as a general manager.  She loved gardening, pulling weeds and especially enjoyed bird watching.

She leaves to mourn her loss a son, Larry McFadden; two daughters, Barbara (Tim) Bennington, and Brenda (Jeff) Lowe all of Covington; one grandchild who was her pride and joy, Chase Bratton of Mooresville, NC; two bonus grandchildren, Caleb Lowe of Harrisonburg a...

Alice Webb St. Clair, age 75, of Selma, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her residence.

She was born April 19, 1949, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late John A. Webb and Meredith Fleshman Smith; her husband, Huston E. St. Clair; and a sister, Ella Jamison.

For many years she was employed as a seamstress at the former Halmode, Inc. in Covington.   Alice was an active member of her church, Epworth United Methodist in Selma where she served as president of the Women of the Church. She enjoyed sewing so much, during Covid she graciously made masks for everyone.

Leaving to mourn her loss is a daughter, Rose Wright; a grandson, Charlie Fisher, both of Selma; a sister, Gaye Lynn Barnes of Ohio; a special friend, Lois Calender of Franklin County and numerous other family members.

Eva Watson Dressler Winker, of Clifton Forge, passed away at the Woodlands Nursing Home on Monday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 92.

Eva was born April 9, 1932, in Monroe County, WV to the late Ralph and Beulah Waston.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ardith Dressler; her second husband, Dwight Winkler; a son, Randy Dressler; a daughter, Marie Harmeling; brothers, William Watson, Delmis Watson, Wilbur Watson, Robert Watson, Homer Watson, and Edgar Watson; and one sister, Helen Kern.

She is survived by her son, Cecil Dressler; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four brothers, Richard Watson, Ralph Watson, Ed Watson, and Franklin Watson; five sisters, Elsie Roth, Virginia Ousley, Janet Hayslett, Alma Midgett, and Brenda Andrews.

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James “Jay” Edward Ewing, age 87, died February 3, 2025, at the Davis McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke.

James was born, July 28, 1937, in Victor, WV, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Hattie Skaggs Ewing Wood and Edgar Ewing.

He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife, Esther Nida Ewing of Covington; one son, Michael (Amber) Ewing of Myrtle Beach, SC; four grandchildren, Annabell, Christopher, Abigail and Alexander; two sisters, Pat Davis and Brenda Appleby; a brother, Allen (Gay) Wood all of Victor, WV; the Nida family and a host of other family members.

James worked at the former Hercules, Inc. and retired from the AET Corporation as an operator.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Arritt Funera...

Robert Leslie Glendye, 92, of Bacova, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born May 15, 1932, in Staunton, a son of the late Leslie and Joan Bradburn Glendye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Ballenge.

Robert worked for many years in the maintenance department at the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a proud member of the VFW Post 1499 in Lexington. He proudly served his country during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda Smith Glendye, of Bacova; a son, Steve (Terry) Glendye of Florida; one stepson, Lee (Amanda) Forbes of Verona; three grandchildren, Anna L., Christopher C. and Ashley P. Glendye; six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Cindy (Leroy) Grant and Barbara Glendy...

Mildred Claudine Sheffey Humphries, age 99, of Covington, died Friday, January 18, 2025, at the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care.

She was born, October 5, 1925, in Ivanhoe, and was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Payne Humphries, Sr.; three brothers, Andrew, Hansel and Lawrence Sheffey; three sisters, Sarah Anne Clark, Zada Joyce and Zola Wright.

To mourn Mildred’s loss is her son, Howard P. (Becky) Humphries, Jr. from Apex, NC; two daughters, Joan (Mike) Green, Laura (David) Persinger of Covington; and a sister, Catherine Brown of Covington; nine grandchildren, Lorraine (Richard Lee) Martin, Bradley (Trisha) Persinger, Nathan (Rachel) Humphries, Michelle (McKenzie) Craps, Patrick Doss, Michael Persinger, Leah (Tyler) Hathcote, Luke Humphries, Shannon (Josh) Johnston; thirteen great-grandchildren, Emmalee Persinger, Shiloh Craps, Adalyn Persinger, ...

Norman Thomas May, Jr., age 80, of Bath County, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Bath County Community Hospital.

He was born, May 6, 1944 in Bath County, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Norman Thomas May, Sr. and Dorothy Long May and his wife, Linda Trimble May.

Mr. May retired from Hercules, Inc.; he worked at the former AET Corporation and for the Omni Homestead in the transportation department, which was his favorite job. He had a strong work ethic, worked hard at every job he had and made many friends along the way. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.

He served as Deacon and Elder at Hot Springs Presbyterian Church and Healing Springs Baptist Church.  His faith and love for the Lord showed in the way he lived his life day by day.  He never had a bad thing to say about any...

Bobby Dean Rogers, age 90, of Covington, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence.

Bobby was born, May 4, 1934, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Robert V. Rogers and Mamie Palmer Rogers, a brother, Samuel Rogers.

He served our country in the Air Force for twenty-two years working as an air traffic controller and was part owner for B&B Rogers Logging Company. He was also a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association for many years. Bobby built his own planes and enjoyed flying.

Bobby leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife of 69 years, Betty Snyder Rogers; four daughters, Susan G. Rogers of San Antonio, Texas, Patricia R. Helmick and husband Wayne of Rapid City, SD, Teresa R. Knick and husband Willie of Covington, Sandra R. Issigonis and husband...

Harold Osborne “Ozzie” Hostetter, Jr., 66, of Covington, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at his residence.

He was born December 10, 1958, in Alleghany County, a son of Harold O. Hostetter, Sr. of Covington and the late Celia Weaver Hostetter.

Ozzie graduated from Alleghany High School in 1977. He retired in 2019 from Smurfit Westrock in Covington after 41 years of employment. He served his community on the Covington City Zoning Board, as an officer in the former Covington High School Quarterback Club, and as a beloved youth league coach for many years in baseball, basketball, and football.  He was a member of First Christian Church in Covington.

Surviving is his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Wade Hostetter of Covington; three sons, J.P. (Jennifer Pate) Hostetter of Goode, Wesley (Amber) Hostetter of Staunton, and Aus...