Obituaries

Riley Mae Wolfe, 3 week old daughter of Scott and Shannon Unroe Wolfe, of 604 Roxbury Street, Clifton Forge, died Thursday February 9, 2017 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born January 14, 2017 in Charlottesville. Riley was preceded in death by a brother Hunter Wolfe in 2008 and also an Aunt, Virginia Mae Anderson. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Montana Wolfe of Covington; Maternal Grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Unroe of Iron Gate; Paternal Grandparents, Larry Wolfe of Covington and Lori Wolfe of Covington; aunts and uncles, including Randa and Henry Nicely of Covington and several cousins. The funeral service will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday February 12, 2017 at the Arritt Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Riley's name may be made to Mended Little Hearts, 8150 N. Central Express Way, M224...

Susan Mays Nicely, 62 of 4007 Callaghan Circle died Monday,, February 6, 2017 at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. She was born October 5, 1954, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Rev. James T. Mays, Sr. and Gladys Huffman Mays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Nicely, in 1988. Susan was a former employee of Bacova Guild LTS in Low Moor. Surviving are two sisters, Janet Saunders, of Stuarts Draft and Peggy Landrum of Fincastle; one brother, James T. Mays, Jr. of Iron Gate; special friend, Edward Broughman of Covington and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 1:00 PM at the graveside in the Central Advent Christian Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Gililand officiating. The family will receive their friends Saturday from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at the Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that memorials in Susan's name may be made to DaVita Covington Dialysis, 2504 Valley...

Michael Edwin Weade, 54, of 2515 Smith Street, died Saturday February 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1962 at Patrick Air Force Base in Cape Canaveral, FL, a son of Mary Brooks Barber of Covington and the late Malcolm Estil Weade. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella Weade in 2014. He was employed by New River Electrical Corp. as a ground man. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step father, Bill Barber of Covington; his two daughters, Angel Weade and Matt Robertson of Hot Springs and Brandy Campbell and her husband John of Bedford. Six Grandchildren, Kayden Jack, Colten Jack, Chance Jack, Karoline Robertson, Adelynne Campbell and Ian Campbell. His three brothers, Malcolm Weade and his wife Kerry of Covington, Billy Barber and his wife B.J., of Wise Va , and Bobby Barber and his wife Amy of Lillington NC. Three sisters, Marjorie Weade , Mary Beth Weade , and Mandy Arritt and her husband Jonathan all of Covington; and a...

Charles Winfred Ross, 80, of Goshen, of Covington, VA, died, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center in Fishersville. He was born September 5, 1936 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Bernie Wilson Ross and Mary Frazier Ross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded I death by four brothers and one sister. Mr. Ross was retired truck driver with Guy C. Evers Excavating Corp. He was a former member of the Goshen Rescue Squad and the Staunton Moose Lodge. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Campbell and her husband Rodney of Staunton; a granddaughter, Lakyn and Steve Sheffer of Mount Solon; a great grandson, Porter Sheffer of Mount Solon; one brother, Donald "Buzz" Ross and his wife Carolyn of Covington and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Saturday February 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will be follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive their friends one hour before service time on Sat...

James Ernest Salyers, 62, of 2619 Dogwood Ave., died Monday January 30, 2017 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. He was born September 10, 1954 in Alleghany County, a son of the late William A. Salyers, Sr. and Yolanda Giardino Salyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dorothy S. Ayers. Jimmy was employed as a Commercial Tire Salesman by Blue Ridge Tire in Salem. He was an active member of Hoke Chapel Methodist Church, holding several offices over the years, including Chairman of the Administrative Board, Sunday School Superintendent and Pastor Parrish Relations. He was a coach of the girl's recreation league basketball and softball teams, as well as AAU basketball. He was an unofficial mentor to several area youth athletes, both boys and girls. Jimmy was a devoted, loving husband and father. He was an animal lover, especially dogs. Surviving are his wife of over 41 years, Donna Ayers Salyers of Covington; his daughter and son - in -...

Charlotte Snyder Redman, 75, formerly of Covington, died, Sunday, January 29, 2017, at the White Sulphur Springs Family Care Center in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Mrs. Redman was born July 20, 1941, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Harry Clem and Frances McDaniel Snyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Curtis B. Redman, in 2007. Surviving are four Sons, Tony Redman and his wife, Wendi, of Covington; Henry Redman and his wife, Nonie, of Caldwell, WV; Robert Redman of Hot Springs and Burman Lee Redman and his wife, Paula, of Richmond; two daughters, Liz Burns and her husband, Louis, of Covington and Trish Wood and her husband, Jeff, of Elkins, WV; 8 grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel St. Clair of Vinton and Margaret Harmon and her husband, Wayne, of Crows; one brother, Garland "Monk" Snyder of Alexandria and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 5:00 PM in ...

Linda Marie Crawley, 62, of 603 E. Cherry Street, passed peacefully Thursday, January 26, 2017, at her home. She was born July 17, 1954, at Alleghany Regional Hospital. Linda was preceded in death by her grandmother Betty Lee Wilkerson, her father, William Kermit "Frosty" Crawley, Sr. and a sister Regina Mae Hunter. Linda was a former employee of Lear, Inc. in Covington and was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Linda loved her family more than anything. She was an avid reader. She was a very passionate caregiver who touched the lives of many families in this community throughout the years. Linda was a wonderful mother, dedicated grandmother and a loving daughter, aunt and sister. She was very special to us in our individual ways but collectively she was everything to all who knew her. Surviving are her lifelong companion of more than 40 years, Charles White of Covington; her loving mother, Selena Crawley of Covington; three brothers, William Kermit Crawley, Jr...

Alva Golden Persinger "Goldie" Hepler, 88, of 3110 Jamison Mountain Road, died, Saturday January 21, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Hepler was born January 9, 1929, in Alleghany County, the daughter of the late H.P. Persinger and Edith Terry Persinger. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Leonard Leo "Jim" Hepler in 1999, one sister, Celia Myers, four brothers, Beauford Persinger, Palmer Persinger, John Persinger, and Curtis Jamison, and one son-in-law, Layne Mann. Goldie was a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. She was a homemaker and loved to garden and cook. She is survived by two Daughters, Loretta Mann and Phyllis Simmons, both of Covington, four grandchildren, John Mann, Eddie Mann, Bradley Hamblett, and Caillin Hamblett, and several nieces and nephews whom she thought of as her children. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Pastor Glenn Pysell officiating. The family with receive their frie...

Alva Golden Persinger "Goldie" Hepler, 88, of 3110 Jamison Mountain Road, died, Saturday January 21, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Hepler was born January 9, 1929, in Alleghany County, the daughter of the late H.P. Persinger and Edith Terry Persinger. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Leonard Leo "Jim" Hepler in 1999, one sister, Celia Myers, four brothers, Beauford Persinger, Palmer Persinger, John Persinger, and Curtis Jamison, and one son-in-law, Layne Mann. Goldie was a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. She was a homemaker and loved to garden and cook. She is survived by two Daughters, Loretta Mann and Phyllis Simmons, both of Covington, four grandchildren, John Mann, Eddie Mann, Bradley Hamblett, and Caillin Hamblett, and several nieces and nephews whom she thought of as her children. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Pastor Glenn Pysell officiating. The family with receive ...

Colton Myron Stull, 76, of 407 Hooks Mill Lane, died, Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was born June 29, 1940, in Alleghany County a son the late Earl Linwood Stull, Sr. and Josephine Lucy Deisher Stull. Mr. Stull retired from Gala Industries, Inc. and was employed by Alleghany County School Board as a Bus Driver for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his Wife, Charlotte Thomas Stull, of Covington; his Daughter, Linda Stull, of Covington; his Brother, Earl L. "Sonny " Stull, Jr. and his wife, Charlotte, of Covington; nieces and nephews, Linda Boggs and Carmen and Judd Smith, Myron and Windy Stull,; Meade and Beth Stull and George Stull all of Covington and Ivan and Tammy Stull of Gum Spring; several great-nieces and great-nephews and his dogs, Buddy and Chief. The funeral service will be held Friday evening, January 20, 2017, at 7:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Riddleberger officiating. Following the service the ...

Earl Ammond Landis, Kr., 82, formerly of Rich Patch, died, Monday, January 9, 2017 at Highland House in Clifton Forge. He was born July 3, 1934 in Covington, a son of the late Earl A. Landis, Sr. and Sylvia Rider Landis. Mr. Landis retired from VDOT as a Custodian at the Jerry's Run Rest Area. Surviving are his son, Nathan Landis and his wife Lisa of Wendell, NC; a granddaughter, Taylor Landis of NC; a grandson, Samuel Landis of NC ; several cousins, including Rebecca Shelffield of orlando, FL; special friends, Lonnie and Sue McKinney of Covington and Ronald Borwick of Florida. The funeral service will be held Friday January 13, 2017 in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the rev. Paull Burns officiating. The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park with graveside rites being conducted by the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family will receive their friends one hour prior to service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Visitation Information ...

Earl Ammond Landis, Kr., 82, formerly of Rich Patch, died, Monday, January 9, 2017 at Highland House in Clifton Forge. He was born July 3, 1934 in Covington, a son of the late Earl A. Landis, Sr. and Sylvia Rider Landis. Mr. Landis retired from VDOT as a Custodian at the Jerry's Run Rest Area. Surviving are his son, Nathan Landis and his wife Lisa of Wendell, NC; a granddaughter, Taylor Landis of NC; a grandson, Samuel Landis of NC ; several cousins, including Rebecca Shelffield of orlando, FL; special friends, Lonnie and Sue McKinney of Covington and Ronald Borwick of Florida. The funeral service will be held Friday January 13, 2017 in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the rev. Paull Burns officiating. The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park with graveside rites being conducted by the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family will receive their friends one hour prior to service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Alleghany Memo...