Obituaries

Ronald Wayne Cale, Sr., 76, of Covington, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at LewisGale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

Ronald was born December 15, 1946, in Covington, a son of the late Virgil M. and Lillie Kay Cale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Smith Cale; four sisters, and five brothers.  He worked as a forklift operator for Bacova Guild in Low Moor for many years. Mr. Cale served his country in the United States Army.

Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Cale and Kerry Weade; two sons, Chipper Cale and Matthew Cale, all of Covington; one brother, Donnie Cale of Covington; two sisters, Judy Cottrell of Clifton Forge and Constance Gadd of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

A memorial se...

Eugene Michael Patrick, 93, of Covington, died, Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, and son-in-law, Roseann and Jason Lee; and grandson, Fisher Lee, all of Covington.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Evan Michael Groves, age 15, of Covington, died September 18, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.

Evan was born September 11, 2008, in Lexington, VA and was preceded in death by his Papaw Charlie Noland and John Groves.

Evan was a strong young man, and he never gave up. He was an avid UVA fan, loved monster trucks and trains. He attended Alleghany Highland Public Schools.

Surviving are his mother, Christina Britt Mclaughlin, and her fiancé, Cecil Hamilton of Covington; his father, Charles Angle of Low Moor; two sisters, Chaynne McCoy and Hannah Groves of Covington; maternal grandmother, Anna Noland of Covington, paternal grandmother, Brenda Craft of Low Moor, paternal grandfather, Blane Angle of Eagle Rock; maternal great grandparents, Danny and Patsy Sine of Verona.; an uncle, Jeff Britt of Covington; an aun...

Abraham “Abe” Wright, 82 years old, of Covington, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2023. Abe was born on October 6, 1940 in Alleghany County, Virginia to Leslie Lewis Wright and Margie Lee Wright.

He is survived by his sister, Agnes, his children John Wright and wife Carolyn of Falling Springs, Alvin, of Potts Creek, Virginia, Lorrine Humphries and her husband Roger of Potts Creek, Virginia, Grady Wright and his wife Bridget of Potts Creek, Virginia; his many grandchildren including Meg, Laura, Jack and his wife Rachel, TJ, Kayla, Heather and her partner Sean Gose, Josh and his fiancé JoAnna, Alivia, Rowan, and Ashton and Hilleary Downer and her partner Ethan Howard; his great grandchildren Kensington, Jordan, Kimber, Jane, Aubrey, and Ellie as well as his nephews Ernie Wright, Paul “Lewis” Wright; nieces Dorothy Losh and Wanda Fridley and other numerous niece...

Roberta Graham Tingler

Roberta Graham Tingler, age 90, of Eagle Rock, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at Roanoke Carilion Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Nelson “Buck” Tingler who preceded her in death in 1993.

Born October 1, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Robert C. Graham and Mary Fox Graham. Roberta was a strong-willed independent lady and lived her life on her own terms. She gave her heart to Jesus many years ago and remained a faithful member of United Baptist Church. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her family. Roberta touched so many lives and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Pauline Shifflett, Geneva Kershner and Helen Brisend...

Leona Broughman Wilhelm

Leona Broughman Wilhelm, age 86, of Covington, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Highland House in Clifton Forge, VA.

Leona was born April 16, 1937, in Clifton Forge, VA and was preceded in death by her parents the late Claudine Simmons Gooch and Thomas L. Broughman; her husband Samuel J. Wilhelm; an infant son, Marshall J. Wilhelm; a brother, Bobby L. Broughman; and a stepbrother, John E. Holston, Sr.

Ms. Wilhelm worked as a medical secretary at Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany. She also was a Sunday School teacher at Emory UMC, member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Moose Lodge, Rebecca’s Lodge, and recording secretary for the Union at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital.  She was a lifelong member of Temple Baptist Church.

Ms. Wilhe...

William Lee Brookman, Sr., 64, of New Castle, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. 

Born on January 22, 1959, in Maryland, William was the son of the late Charles and Maude Wolfe Brookman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert W. Brookman; and his sister, Christine Webb.

Known widely as Willie or Goo, William worked as a truck driver and diesel mechanic in Laurel, Maryland. He also served on the pit crews of dirt track racers Jimmy Skinner, Booper Bare, and C.S. Fitzgerald. A longtime resident of Paint Bank, Virginia, he was a devoted friend and neighbor to many in the community for over 25 years. 

William is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mamie Venable Brookman, of New Castle; his children: William Br...

Calvin Booth

Calvin Clarence Booth, 84, of Covington, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Calvin was born September 1, 1938, in Nelson County, a son of the late Clarence and Erma Lee Booth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hepler Booth; an infant son, Jeffery Wayne Booth; a daughter-in-law, Diane Booth; a son-in-law, Rick Rapp; and his mother-in-law, Hazel Maxine Hepler.

Mr. Booth retired from the former AET in Covington as a machine operator and had previously been a delivery driver for the Peerless Creamery before it’s closing. He served his community on the Alleghany County School Board and Jackson River Technical School Board, was a founding member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department, a PTA leader at the former Boiling Springs Element...

Gary Allen Lodge, Sr.

Gary Allen Lodge, Sr., age 69, of Covington, VA, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Reston Hospital Center in Reston, VA. After his courageous fight with cancer.

Gary was born, February 19, 1954, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by his parents the late Russell Lodge and Clara Weiss Lodge and brother Richard Lodge, Ernest Franson father in-law. Grandparents Virgie and Harlan Weiss, Charles, and Virgie Lodge.

Gary retired as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.  He was a former employee of Ford Motor Company, Hercules Inc. and Pave and Save and owned Discount Auto Sales in Iron Gate, VA. Gary built several homes in the area.  Gary loved to fly fish, travel, classic cars, and dirt track racing where he was two-...

MR. FREDDIE EUGENE TUCKER, JR.

John Clinton “John Boy” May, III, 67, of Covington, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.

Charles Edward Hawkins, Jr., “Ed,” age 56, of Roanoke, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Roanoke Carilion Hospital, following a three-year battle with cancer.