Obituaries

Robert Lacy "Baldy" Tucker, Sr., 62, of 600 Montgomery Knob Road died Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mr. Tucker was born June 30, 1955, in Alleghany County a son of Raymond C. "Jim" Tucker, Sr. and Nadine Bailey Tucker of Covington. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Marie Persinger Tucker, in 2006. Baldy had retired as a machine operator for D.D Kerns Construction Company after a number of years with the company. He was a member of Mountain Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents are two Sons, Robert L. "Ball" Tucker, Jr. and his Wife, April, and Brian Tucker and his Wife, Heather, all of Covington; one Daughter, Sarah Brinkley and her Husband Josh, of Covington; grandchildren, Austin Tucker, Kristen Tucker, Kayleigh Tucker, Kaitlyn Tucker, Nathan Tucker, Kyler Brinkley and L.J. Brinkley; one Brother, Raymond C. Tucker, Jr. of Covington; three Sisters, Rose "Boo" and Randy Selleck, Helen "Sister" and Char...

Violet Redman Rose, 94, of 5609 Bens Run Road, died Sunday, July 23, 2017, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. She was born November 29, 1922, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Jacob Benson Redman and Etta Pearl Bush Redman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Sizemore in 1971; her second husband, Junior Rose, in 1991, one daughter, Donna Sizemore in 2004; great grandson Michael Gum in 2004 and also by five brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Rose was employed by the former Industrial Rayon Corp. for 18 years, When Violet was younger she enjoyed going to the beach with different members of her family. She enjoyed attending church worship services at Highland Chapel Christian Church. Every year she looked forward to going to the Redman family Reunion. Surviving are three daughters, Sharon Leitch and her husband, Jack, Paula Dawes and her husband, Jim, all of Covington; and Jean Fisher of Winchester; her step daug...

Mihala Polk Raleigh, age 59, of 2024 S. Kadel Ave. died Friday, July 21, 2017, at her residence. She born July 18, 1958, in Gainesville FL, to the late Edgar and Pauline Polk. Surviving are her fianc, Albert Carpenter, of Covington, two sons, Richard Raleigh of Covington and Mason Raleigh and is fianc, Brandy Richmond, of Covington; step son, J.J. Childress, of Covington and grandson, Bentley Raleigh, of Covington. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM at her residence, 2024 S. Kadel Ave. Arrangement are entrusted to Arritt Funeral Home....

Willie Homer "Tater" Johnson, 66, died Wednesday July 19, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Johnson was born October 12, 1950, in Clifton Forge a son of the late Carl and Alberta Burks Johnson. He had retired from the Alleghany County Public Works Department. He was a member of the Iron Gate Baptist Church. Willie was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his favorite team, the Washington Redskins. Surviving are two Daughters, Meca Taylor and her Fianc, Kyle Smith, of Dallas TX, and Alisha Taylor of Harrisonburg; one granddaughter, Tyhesha Taylor, three Brothers, Carl Edward Johnson and his Wife, Camella, Robert L. "Flattop" Johnson and his Wife, Glendora, and Harry Johnson all of Covington; three Sisters, Marian Gabriel and her Husband, Samuel, of Atlantic City, NJ, Emily Quarles of Iron Gate and Polly Hunter and her Husband Russell, of Covington, and several nieces and nephews and special kids and tons of friends. Also, preceding his death is long t...

Daniel Lee Schroeder-Millitzer, 44, of 1610 S. Carpenter Dr., died, Sunday, July 16, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Schroeder-Millitzer was born October 31, 1972, in Rushville, Indiana, the son of Robert Millitzer and Debra Lee Starkey Millitzer of Shelbyville, IN. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Wife, Nick Schroeder-Millitzer, of Covington, a Son Michael Millitzer of Covington, a Daughter, Shania Goble, of Hoopeston, IL, and a Brother, Darren Millitzer, of Shelbyville, IN. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A service may be held at a later date....

James Sydney Tucker, 72, of 405 Helmintoller Rd., died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Tucker was born May 3, 1945, in Botetourt County a son of the late Carl and Catherine Shifflett Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Richard Tucker. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from MeadWestvaco as a CLO2 plant operator in 2009 after 44 years with the company. He was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church. Surviving are his Wife of 48 years, Janet Tucker of Covington; his Son, James Carl Tucker, and his Fiance', Dreama Conner, of Salem; two Daughters, Linda Woodson and Cynthia Wiseman, both of Covington; his Sister, Sharon McCaleb, of Covington; five grandchildren, Amanda Woodson-Dixon and her husband, Steven, Michele Humphries, Codie Woodson, Seth Woodson and his wife, Kristen, and Justin Tucker; five great grandchildren, Rebecca Woodson, Cassidy Woodson, Jennifer Woodson, Gabriel Dix...

Brynnlee Willow Hicks, infant daughter of Dusty L. and Heather Gillispie Hicks of Covington, died Friday July 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by Paternal Great Grandfather Howard J. Hicks; Grandfather, Smokey Powell; Maternal Great Grandparents, Lillian Bogar and Jacob Bogar and Evelyn Gillispie. Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister Brooklynn Hicks; Maternal Grandparents Robin and Bobbie Gillispie of Covington; Paternal Grandmother, Melissa Powell of Ohio; Paternal grandfather Tinker Hicks of Covington; Maternal Great Grandfather, Bobby Gillispie, Sr. of Covington; Paternal Great Grandparents, Bobby and Violet Paxton of Covington and Arnetta Hicks of Covington; one aunt, Courtney Vess and her husband Patrick of Covington and one uncle Adam Gillespie and his wife Krista of Millboro. The graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Shannon Cox officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening, July 17, 20...

Winston Lee Posey, Jr., 72, of 425 W. Indian Valley Road, went home to be with the Lord, July 14, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1944 in Daytona Beach, Florida, a son of the late Harriett Ramey Posey who died 1966 and Winston L. Posey, Sr. who died in 2008. Mr. Posey retired from CSX Railroad. He was a huge sports fan who loved car racing, sports and hunting. He was member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Katie Dowdy Posey of Covington; two sons, Robert Posey and his wife Melissa of Roanoke and Timmy Posey of Covington; step daughter, Mariah Bennett and her husband Mark of Covington; one sister, Cynthia Jones and her husband Brent; four brothers, Nathan Posey and his wife Patricia; Donald Posey and his wife Christy; Steven Posey and his wife Marlene and Ronald Posey; three grandchildren, Amber Averill, Robert Posey, Jr. and Caleb Wilson; three great grandchildren; two step grandchildren, Robert Bennett and Bradyn Bennett and several nieces and...

Lee Wayne Holloway, 75 , of 310 S. Main Street, died, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born April 13, 1942 in Covington, a son of the late Ralph N. and Elizabeth Davis Holloway. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy A. Sharp and a brother Sherman N. Holloway, Sr. Mr. Holloway served his country with United States Army. He retired in 2009 as a Trackman with CSX after 29 years of service. He was a Charter Member of Concerned Christian Baptist Church where had served as a Deacon; was a member of the Men's Fellowship; Adult Choir and the Nursing Home Ministries. He was active in the Straight Street Ministries and was a member Watson High School Alumni. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Evangeline Graves Holloway of Covington, his three sons, Anthony Holloway, Rodney Holloway and Chatney Holloway all of Covington; his daughter and one son in law, Nichole and Milton Jimson of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; five great ...

Kenneth Dale Southern, 49, of 908 Bennettown Rd., died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 11, 1967 in Martinsville, a son of Thurman and Shirley Hackney Overbay of Princeton, WV. Kenneth retired in 1994 as a Meat Manager for Food Lion. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Wife,, Melissa Shinualt Southern of Covington; his two Sons, Austin Southern and Ashton Southern, both of Covington; his Daughter, Amy Southern, of Covington; two Sisters, Barbara Jefferson and her husband,Brian, of Covington and Marie Smith and her husband, Doug, of Sanford, NC. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. The funeral service will be held Saturday July 8, 2017, at 6:00 PM at Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. William M. Hartsfield officiating. Following the service the family will receive their friends....

Henry Lewis Schumaker, 89, of 5810 Dunlap Creek Rd., died Wednesday July 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1927, in Monroe County, West Virginia, a son of the late Henry T. and Lettie Mayhan Schumaker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Cody Schumaker, Ben Schumaker, James Schumaker and Hunter Schumaker; four sisters, Pauline Baker, Clarice Shaffer, Virginia Daugherty and Nettie Martin. Mr. Schumaker retired from the former Hercules, Inc. and had been employed with Pave N Save for several years. He attended Palestine Chapel. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Carol Lowrey Schumaker of Covington; his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Ronnie McDowell of Covington; two grandchildren, Kim McClung and her husband, Michael, and Jacob McDowell, all of Covington; two great grandchildren, Adalee McClung and Mahaley McClung both of Covington and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Saturday July 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM i...

Gary Russell Warden, 61, of Low Moor, died, Tuesday June 27, 2017 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Warden was born April 27, 1956 in Roanoke Va., the son of the late Lloyd and Ruby Wright Warden. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Gunter Warden, one sister Pansy Caldwell, and one brother Frank Warden. Surviving are his daughter Carrie Warden of Low Moor, two grandchildren Shyann Sammons and Shelby Sammons of Low Moor, one brother Homer Warden of Troutville, five sister Juanita Boggs of WV, Carolyn Patton of Roanoke, Linda Waldron of Vinton, Diane Caldwell of Al, and Darlene Caldwell of Low Moor. In keeping with Mr. Warden's wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be held at a later date....