Obituaries

KATHY CALLAHAN Kathy Carol Callahan, 63, of Covington, died Sunday, November 19, 2017, at her residence. She was born March 7, 1954, a daughter of Claudine Martin Pritt and the late George Pritt, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a Daughter, Rebecca Callahan, and a grandson, Kenneth Dalton Callahan. Ms. Callahan worked for many years in the construction industry and very much enjoyed shopping at her favorite stores. She attended Good News Christian Fellowship Church. In addition to her mother, surviving are 3 daughters, Michelle Hubbard, Missy and Chris Reynolds of Covington, and Christy Wall of Goochland; one son, Kenneth and Victoria Callahan of Covington; nine grandchildren, Angel Jack, Whitney Hubbard, Michael Callahan, Brandy Campbell, Cheyenne Hubbard, Cameron Callahan, Trevor Brown, Alexis Wall, and Navaya Williams, all of Covington; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth Stuple; 3 brothers, Eddie Pritt, Jr., Jeffrey Pritt, and Ricky and Bertha ...

Ernest Berkley Sizemore, 78, formerly of Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge, died Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge. He was born July 17, 1939, in Front Royal, a son of the late Floyd B. and Lucy Mary Cline Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Daughter, Jerri Lee Sizemore, and two Brothers, Doug Sizemore and Leroy Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore served during the Korean War with the United States Army. He was a retired self-employed painter. Mr. Sizemore was a member of the Solid Rock Ministries congregation. Surviving are his daughter, Pamela Sizemore, of Nicholasville, KY; two granddaughters, Frances Downs of Harrodsburg, KY and Christina Gilpin of Dallas, TX; three grandsons, Jason Sizemore of Jacksonville, FL, and Carl McKinney and David Gilpin both of Oregon; two great grandchildren; one step-daughter, Rita McKinney, of Kentucky and one Step-Son, Paul McKinney, of Colorado; one Brother, Jimmy Sizemore, of Baltimore, MD, a...

Wallace Hayden Humphries, 85, of 3604 Upper Rich Patch Road died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at his home. Mr. Humphries was born May 29, 1932, in Alleghany County a son of the late Samuel "Abe" Humphries and Bertha Tucker Humphries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Bessie Wolfe Humphries, in 1993, and also by three brothers, Wilbur Humphries, Joe Humphries and Wade Humphries and two sisters, Mary Persinger and Margie Wolfe. He was a custodian with the Alleghany County School System for 23 years retiring in 1995. He was a member of Cliffdale Christian Church and was a "mountain farmer" for all of his life. Surviving are his Son and Daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Sandy Humphries, and his Daughter and Son-in-law, Barbara Sue and Tom Harris, all of Covington; two grandsons, Timothy Harris and his wife, Tonya, and Brian Humphries and his wife, Angel; one granddaughter, Karen Fridley and her husband, Robert; three great grandsons, Zachary Humphries, Xander Harr...

Sarah Irene Boggs, 37, of Covington, died Friday, November 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 29, 1980 in Tazewell, a daughter of Steve and Ginger Baker Lane of White Sulphur Springs, WV. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son Greyson Boggs; grandparents, A.J. and Sue Baker of Clintwood; other relatives include Cathy Baker, know fondly by Sarah as "Sissy"; Scott Baker, Chris Lane, and Becky Kuper. The memorial service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:30 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Betsy Walker officiating. Following the service, the family will receive their friends at the Arritt Funeral Home. Service Saturday, November 18, 2017 01:30 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Saturday, November 18, 2017 02:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426...

Britt Rodd Gilbert, 74, of Covington, VA died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1943 in Washington, D.C., a son of David and Elinor Rodd Gilbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Geoffrey Gilbert and one nephew, Matthew Gilbert. Britt attended St. Albans School and sang as a choir boy for the Washington National Cathedral in his youth, developing his tremendous love of music and a lifelong enthusiasm for classical performances. He attended St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, studying Greek and Latin literature, oratory, mathematics, and the sciences. Britt was drafted into the U.S. Army as a truck driver in May 1966, and in 1967 was transferred to the Army Reserve. He was in the Carpenter's Union and later the Operating Engineers Union and helped maintain the enormous tunnel boring machine that dug the subway tunnels for the Washington, D.C. Metro. Britt also taught algebra in the D.C. public school system for several...

Paul Lee Crizer, Sr., 91, of 1322 S. David Street died Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at his home. Mr. Crizer was born January 12, 1926, in Covington a son of the late Henry and Mary Arritt Crizer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Marie Hepler Crizer, in 2014, and also by his Brother, Bobby Crizer, and his Sister, Shirley Ramsey. He had retired in 1991 as a Maintenance Mechanic after 47 years with Westrock. Surviving are his Son, Paul L. Crizer, Jr., and his Wife, Dawn, of Covington and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, November 13, 2017, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. The family will receive their friends Monday from 12:30 PM until service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Monday, November 13, 2017 02:00 PM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Monday, November 13, 2017 02:00 PM Alleghany Memo...

Charles Randolph "Charlie" Tucker, Sr., 77, of 6701 Bens Run Road, died Tuesday November 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1939 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Bill Sadler Tucker and Cindy Wolfe Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Charles R. Tucker, Jr. and a grandson, Wyatt S. Givens and also by four sisters and two brothers. Mr. Tucker retired from VDOT in 1988 as a Truck Drive after 23 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Vonda Downey Tucker of Covington; Three daughters Linda Campbell and her husband Larry; Erma Lee Tucker and Todd Lawhorn and Nancy Givens and her husband Greg all of Covington; 6 grandchildren, Tara and Roy Craft; Kelly and Gary Hepler; Neveda Campbell and Casey Bush; Cody and Victoria Givens; Tiffany Tucker and Zack Givens; Two great grandchildren, Grant Craft and Alexis Craft; one sister Charlotte Hiser of Eagle Rock and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Fri...

Charles Randolph "Charlie" Tucker, Sr., 77, of 6701 Bens Run Road, died Tuesday November 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1939 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Bill Sadler Tucker and Cindy Wolfe Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Charles R. Tucker, Jr. and a grandson, Wyatt S. Givens and also by four sisters and two brothers. Mr. Tucker retired from VDOT in 1988 as a Truck Drive after 23 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Vonda Downey Tucker of Covington; Three daughters Linda Campbell and her husband Larry; Erma Lee Tucker and Todd Lawhorn and Nancy Givens and her husband Greg all of Covington; 6 grandchildren, Tara and Roy Craft; Kelly and Gary Hepler; Neveda Campbell and Casey Bush; Cody and Victoria Givens; Tiffany Tucker and Zack Givens; Two great grandchildren, Grant Craft and Alexis Craft; one sister Charlotte Hiser of Eagle Rock and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be ...

Brenda Kay Ellis, 53, of Covington, died Friday November 3, 2017. Mrs. Ellis was born March 23, 1964 in Towson, MD the daughter of the late Junior Mack Ellis and Nancy Jane Habron Ellis. Surviving are a son Michael Nelson of Waynesboro, a daughter Crystal Tierney of Hartford, CT, two sisters Linda Reedy and husband Jake of Harrisonburg, Debbie Dolly of Winchester. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Wednesday November 8, 2017 at 4:00 PM at The Good News Christian Church with the Rev. Linda Kagarise officiating....

Robert Dennis "Bobby" Frame age 85, of Covington died November 2, 2017 at Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. He was born September 23, 1932 in Glen Wilton to the late Felix J. Frame and Rosanna Knapp Frame. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, James R. Frame, David E. Frame, Edsel R. Frame, Raymond M. Frame, Gary W. Frame Thomas D. Frame and Ralph G. Frame and two sisters, Hilda J. Frame and Ina Frame Decker. Mr. Frame was a Veteran of World War II and Korean having served with the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. He was an employee of the former DJ's Restaurant for many years. He was an avid outdoorsmen and gardener. Surviving are his loving sister Mary Frame Worley an husband Wallace, Sr. of Covington, one brother William H. Frame of Florida and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM Cedar Hill Cemetery with Rev. Mike Warren officiating. The family will rec...

Fay Rigney Lewis, 77, of Martinsville, formerly of Covington, died Monday, October 16, 2017, in Lewis Gale Medical Center at Salem. Mrs. Lewis was born April 17, 1940, in Martinsville a daughter of the late Steve and Daisy Hairfield Rigney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Charles "Buck" Lewis, in 1969 and an infant Son, Keith Edward Lewis. Surviving are two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Trina and Ike Maxey of Martinsville and Teresa and Roger Shrader of Salem; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Timothy and Lynette Lewis of Covington and Charles "Pete" Lewis, Jr. and Christell of Martinsville; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one Sister, Glenda Hamby, of Martinsville. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 3:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Price officiating. Internment of the ashes will be made in Palestine Chapel Cemetery. The f...

Frances Vest Lippy, 70 of 6924 Ogles Creek Rd., died Monday October 16, 2017 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was born April 25, 1947 in Beckley, WV a daughter of the late Roy and Ellen Davis Vest. Mrs. Lippy was a member of the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Daniel George Lippy of Covington; close friends, Glenn and Diane Propps of Covington; Charles and Wilma Furry of White Sulphur Springs; Arron and Amanda Props of Covington; Melanie and Lee Maxey of Colonial Beach and a number of church friends. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A private service may be held at a later time....