Obituaries

Juanita “Pete” Harris Wright, 75, of Covington died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

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Jennifer Herstine Abbott, 51, of Covington, died Saturday July 21, 2024, at her residence.

She was born January 2, 1973 in Roanoke, a daughter of  Allan P. White and Susan Simpson Mclean.

Surviving is a daughter, Halley Herstine of Covington; a son Nicholas Herstine of Covington six grandchildren; and one sister, Becky White of Roanoke.

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

A private service will be held at later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

Friends wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.

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Betty Groves Wiseman, age 89, of Covington, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Facility in Low Moor.

Betty was born February 18, 1935, in Covington, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Arlin James Groves and Grace Robinson Thompson; her husband, Perry A. Wiseman; a brother, James Groves and a sister, Judy Elmore.

She was a active member of Faith Baptist Church until her illness.

Surviving is her daughter, Linda Cartwright and her husband Garth; two grandchildren, Lindsay Cartwright and Melanie (Barry) Schell of Covington; four great grandchildren, Carter, Oakley, Brycen and Parker; three sisters, Peggy Landrum, JoAnn (Charles) Slayton, and Linda (Chub) Lemons all of Covington; a niece, Kim Vass of Covington; and other nieces, nephews and Wiseman family.

Patricia Adair Howard Andrews, 91, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Andrews was born April 5, 1933 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Aruthur P. Howard and Velma Snyder Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Arthur P. Andrews; one daughter, Carolyn Dockery; one son, Julian Howard; one grandson, Bryan Dockery; and four sisters and one brother.

Patricia worked in maintenance for the Arlington School District for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed being with her family and friends.

Surviving is one daughter, Cynthia Crowder and her husband, Greg, of Covington; one son, Anthony Howard of Winchester; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Bertha Howard of Clifton Forge; one brother, Carton Howard of Texas; and a number of nieces and ...

James Robert Leslie, 71, of Covington, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at LewisGale-Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor.

Mr. Leslie was born December 15, 1953, in San Diago, California, a son of the late Walter Leslie and Barbara Biggs Leslie of Florida.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Diana Leslie; daughter, Theresa Rudd; an infant sister and two brothers.

James was a certified welder for many years.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Charlotte Losh Leslie of Covington; six children; and number of grandchildren.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

A memorial service is planned for a later date.

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Dennis Neal Loan, 63, of Newport News and formerly of Covington, died Monday, July 15, 2024 at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News.

Dennis was born August 13, 1960, a son of the late Homer R. Loan, Sr. and Dorothy Downey Loan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Homer, “Butch” Loan, Jr.

Mr. Loan attended Chowan University where he obtained an associates degree in photography. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for over 40 years. In his spare time, he loved to compete in chili cook-offs and was an avid golfer.

Survivors include a sister, Barbara Rose of Covington; one brother, Wayne Loan of Houston, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

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Nancy Alice Alford of Covington, age 84, died Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care facility. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and Arritt Funeral Home have been entrusted with handling her arrangements.

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Gladys Rock Bates, 83, of Gloucester and formerly of Covington, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester.

Mrs. Bates was born February 7, 1941, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Joe and Martha Hepler Rock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Eugene Bates; one brother, Joe W. Rock, Sr.; and one sister, Joyce Shires.

Gladys was a very giving person – spending her life as a homemaker to her children and grandchildren. She loved to read, most often from the Bible, as well as playing computer games in her spare time. She was a member of Dunlap Christian Church and the Northampton Church of Christ for many years, serving as her Bible class secretary and teaching vacation Bible school.

Surviving are her two daughters, Donna Shiflett and her husb...

David Louis Catlett, 84, of Covington, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at LewisGale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

David was born June 5, 1940, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Louis “Bill” Catlett and Hattie Boggs Catlett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Yvonne Catlett; two brothers, Billy T. Catlett and George F. Catlett; a sister, Rachel Catlett Smith; and a sister-in-law, Linda Frame.

Mr. Catlett loved photography, history and genealogy and was member of the Sons of the Confederacy as well as the Alleghany Geneological Society.

Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Miriam Smith Catlett of Covington; a daughter, Susan Elmore and her husband, Mark, of Clifton Forge; a son, David L. Catlett, Jr. of Covington; seven grandchildren, Richard Hoke, Jr., Chistopher Hoke, Patrick Hoke...

Linda Banker Jennings, 69, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Brain Center-Alleghany in Low Moor.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

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Richard Lee Armentrout, 69, of Covington, died Monday, July 8, 2024 at his residence.

Richard was born March 2, 1955 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Vadis Armentrout and Madeline “Maggie” Tingler Armentrout Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Armentrout, Sr.; a special aunt and best friend, Arletta Griffith; and a niece, Carly Simmons.

Mr. Armentrout worked for many years as an operator at Hooker Furniture in Roanoke. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and trout fishing, tinkering with muscle cars, playing slot machines, and a good game of poker.

Survivors include his brother, Ricky Simmons and his wife, Devin; his step-father, Robert Simmons and his wife Margaret, all of Covington; a niece who was raised in the home, Amanda Silman and her husband, Matt of Hot Spring...

Margaret Pullen Phillips, age 87, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her residence.

Ms. Phillips was born March 4, 1937, in Covington to her parents, the late Lewis Raymond Pullen, Melvina Carter Pullen and her husband, Eugene O. Phillips.

She was the Commissioner of Revenue for Covington for a number of years and a member of Temple Baptist Church where she served on the choir and was a Sunday school teacher. Ms. Phillips was a member of B.P.W. of Covington.

Surviving are two daughters, Debra Buckner, and her husband Darin, Sr. of Covington and Denise Ortiz of Lake City, Florida; five grandchildren, Darin Buckner, Jr., and his fiancé McKenzie Allgood, Lindsey Mancini, and her husband Kenneth, Elizabeth Gerlach, and her husband Tim, Carrie Davis, and her fiancé, Gabrial Alejandro Enjamio and Carlos Ortiz; one great...