Obituaries

Miriam Goodwin Anshutz, 93, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the Brian Center Nursing Care in Low Moor. Mrs. Anshuntz was a former resident of Blue Spring Run Road for many years. She was born May 16, 1924, in Alleghany County a Daughter of the late Orley Emmett Goodwin and Selena May Long Goodwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Thomas Eugene Anshutz, in 2011 and by her Son, Timothy Anshutz. She is survived by her caregivers, Kenneth and Sue McClung of Covington. In accordance with her wishes, her body has been donated to medical science. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Charles Richard "Ikey" Walton, 81, of Covington, left this life for his heavenly home on January 22, 2018 with his family by his side. Mr. Walton was born April 24, 1936 in Pence Springs, WV the son of the late John L. Walton and Annie B. Walton. He was the last surviving member of his 9 brothers and sisters; Julian Walton, Delbert Walton, Fronia Fury, Geneva Ellis, Florence Huffman, James Walton, Berman Walton and his twin brother Leslie Walton. In addition to his brothers and sisters he was preceded in death by his in laws Arthur and Etna Weikle who loved him dearly like their own, three grandchildren and a daughter in law Dustin Walton and Candace Walton and their mother Peggy Walton and Greg Smith. He proudly served his country for 9 years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Westvaco in 1998 where he worked on the No. 8 paper machine for 38 years. He was also very active in the Dunlap Fire and Rescue Squad for 51 years where he was an EMT and Firefighter and held a num...

Rhoda Virginia Twitty Lewis, 53, of Richmond, died Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Springs Nursing Home in Bath County. She was born December 8, 1964, in Covington, a daughter of the late Charles E. Twitty, Sr. and Mary Graves Twitty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, David M. Lewis in 2017. Rhoda attended the public city schools in Covington, graduating from Covington High School in 1983. While in school she was a phenomenal basketball player. She outscored both the girl's and boy's records with 1,535 points which held firm for 30 years before another female basketball player broke the record. She graduated in 1988 from Saint Paul College in Lawrenceville, VA, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. While attending Saint Paul College, Rhoda played on the women's basketball team scoring 1000 points. In May of 2016 Rhoda received her Master's Degree in Psychology from North Central University. Upon graduation from college Rhoda ...

Thomas Addison "Bo" Williams, 71, of 212 W. Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge died Saturday, January 13, 2018, at his home. Mr. Williams was born October 1, 1946, in Covington a son of the late Thomas Norris Williams and Icie Meadows Williams Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Daughter, Lisa Dawn Williams, a Son, Thomas A. Williams, Jr., a Brother, Charles Wayne Williams, and a Sister, Judy Woodie. Bo met his wife, Judy Gallew, when they were both infants. Their families lived next door to each other and while only weeks to a month old, their mothers touched "Bo" and Judy's heads together over the fence. Unknown to their parents, they grew up to marry, have kids and grow old together. He enjoyed hunting before sunrise and often times didn't make it home until mid-evening. He was always early enough to eat his wife's cooking, which he always enjoyed. He was famous for his homemade pound cakes for which his family and church family made regular requests...

Kenneth Melvin Meadows, 73, of 135 7th Avenue in Neola, West Virginia, died Thursday January 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 19, 1944, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Melvin Meadows and Martha Ward Meadows. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 infant sons. Kenneth retired in 2008 as a stationary engineer with Wal-Mart in Covington. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Virginia Rose "Susie" Meadows of Neola, WV; two Sons, Kenneth Meadows II and his wife, Veronica, of Neola, WV and Kevin Meadows of Greenville, VA; five grandchildren, Krystal Meadows; Kenneth Meadows III; Thaddeus Brandon; Hezekiah Brandon and Trey Tucker; four great grandchildren who were the love of his life, Violette Meadows, Arura Meadows, Luna Meadows and Layden Long, his lttle buddy; five brothers, Manual Meadows and his wife, Myra, of Cockran, KA; Charlie Meadows and his wife, Charlotte, of Clifton Forge, VA; Eddie Meadows and his wife, Lou, of Covington; Steve Meadows and hi...

James William "Jimmy" Burrell, 68, of 1110 Richmond Street, Selma, died Wednesday January 10, 2018, in Hopewell VA after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Burrell was born May 7, 1949, in Greenbrier County, WV, to the late Robert Lee and Ella Elizabeth Henson Burrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Randy Lee Burrell and a Brother-in-law, Buford Bennett. "Jimmy" was a former member of the Virginia National Guard. He also retired in 2009 as a brakeman/conductor with CSX Railroad after 30 years of service where he was a brakeman/conductor. Surviving are his Daughter, Stephanie Paytas, of Charleston, WV; his Brother, Robert Burrell of Covington; his Sister, Arlene Bennett, of Hopewell and several nieces and nephews and many great friends. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018, in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home at 5:00 PM with the Rev. Bobby McClintic officiating. The family will receive friends following the service...

James William "Jimmy" Burrell, 68, of 1110 Richmond Street, Selma, died Wednesday January 10, 2018, in Hopewell VA after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Burrell was born May 7, 1949, in Greenbrier County, WV, to the late Robert Lee and Ella Elizabeth Henson Burrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Randy Lee Burrell and a Brother-in-law, Buford Bennett. "Jimmy" was a former member of the Virginia National Guard. He also retired in 2009 as a brakeman/conductor with CSX Railroad after 30 years of service where he was a brakeman/conductor. Surviving are his Daughter, Stephanie Paytas, of Charleston, WV; his Brother, Robert Burrell of Covington; his Sister, Arlene Bennett, of Hopewell and several nieces and nephews and many great friends. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018, in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home at 5:00 PM with the Rev. Bobby McClintic officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Arritt...

Ira Edward Wiley, 91, and Ruby Knick Wiley, 90, of 462 East Dolly Ann Drive died in Lewis Gale Medical Center at Salem. Ed died Monday, January 8, 2018, and Ruby died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Ed was born June 6, 1926, in Bath County a son of the late Oscar and Clara Wolfe Wiley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wiley. . He was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Navy. He had retired from Pronto Press and was part owner of General Printing. He was a member and former Deacon of Covington Baptist Church. Ed was an avid bowler and longtime fan of the Wood Brothers #21 NASCAR racing team. Ruby was born November 25, 1927, in Covington a daughter of the late William and Hattie Irvine Knick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wiley. She was employed as a receptionist at Dr. Beachem,s office and had retired from the Charles Pinckney Jon...

Ira Edward Wiley, 91, and Ruby Knick Wiley, 90, of 462 East Dolly Ann Drive died in Lewis Gale Medical Center at Salem. Ed died Monday, January 8, 2018, and Ruby died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Ed was born June 6, 1926, in Bath County a son of the late Oscar and Clara Wolfe Wiley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wiley. . He was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Navy. He had retired from Pronto Press and was part owner of General Printing. He was a member and former Deacon of Covington Baptist Church. Ed was an avid bowler and longtime fan of the Wood Brothers #21 NASCAR racing team. Ruby was born November 25, 1927, in Covington a daughter of the late William and Hattie Irvine Knick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wiley. She was employed as a receptionist at Dr. Beachem,s office and had retired from the Charles Pinckn...

Vina Mae Johnson St. Clair, 95, formerly of Covington, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Lynchburg General Hospital. Mrs. St. Clair was born September 9, 1922, at Eagle Rock in Botetourt Countv, a daughter of the late Cary B. and Carrie Kidd Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Roy H. St. Clair, in 1999; two brothers, Harold Johnson and Ernest Johnson and a grandson Larry Johnson. Surviving are her Son, Dr. Gary St. Clair, and his fiance, Twila Wyatt, of Forest; one grandson, Derek St.Clair and his wife, Amy, of Forest; two sisters in law, Ruby Stull of Covington and Betty Johnson of Bedford several nieces and nephews and special friends, Doug and Pat Matheny of Covington. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. W. Pembroke Hall officiating. The family will receive their friends for one hour prior to service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Informa...

Ronnie Lee Lacks, 69, of 204 Big Run Road died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at his home. Mr. Lacks was born March 5, 1948, in Alleghany County a son of the late Floyd William and Anna Rhodes Lacks. He was the owner and operator of Lacks Towing. He enjoyed his towing business, drinking coffee and playing the lottery. Surviving are his Son, Ricky Lacks and Janet Smith, of Covington; three Brothers, Jerry Lacks of Covington, Bobby Lacks and his wife, Sue, of Hot Springs and Jimmy Lacks and his wife, "Buddy" of Tennessee; his beloved cat, Sam, and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated. The funeral service will be held Friday, January 5, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Dearing officiating. Following the service, the family will receive their friends at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in his name be made to CAYA Ministries,310 Church Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422. Service F...

Anna Mae Bratton, 71, of 3009 Kanawha Trail, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was born October 30, 1946, in Greenbrier County, a daughter of the late James Bowes and Sarah Huffman Bowes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dwight "Ike" Bowes and Bill Bowes; one sister, Nina Bowes, and two nephews, Anthony Bowes and Tim Bowes. Mrs. Bratton had retired as a clerk for T & E Gifts and Things Shop. She was a member of the Dunlap Christian Church. Anna Mae is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Howard Bratton, of Covington; one son, William "Bill" Bratton and his wife, Brenda, of Statesville, NC; one daughter, Rhonda Denise Webb, of Statesville, NC; three Grandchildren, William Chase Bratton, Dylan Scott Webb and Brayden Stephen Webb, all of Statesville, NC; one sister, Delores Sanford and her husband, Rick, of Lewisburg, WV; two brothers, Joseph Huffman and his wife, Betty Lou, and Alan Bowes and his w...