Obituaries

Malcom Edward Cadd, 82, of 1206 East Dolly Ann Drive died Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mr. Cadd was born December 12, 1933, in Covington a son of the late Walter and Ida Blankenship Cadd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Barbara Moats Cadd in 2013, and also by infant twin sisters. He had retired from the U.S Air Force in 1972 as a Staff Sergeant First Class. He was a former machine operator with Hercules, Inc. and had retired from Honeywell International, Inc. at Hopewell. Malcom was a longtime member of the Curtis A. Smith Post #1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Christy and Kenny Gunter of Covington and Pam and Joe Snead of Clayton, NC; one Brother and Sister-in-law, Elwood and Geraldine Cadd, of Covington; six grandchildren, Tonja Mitchell of Clifton Forge, Crystal and Bobby Griffith of Covington, Angel and Lee Williams and Christopher Snead, all of Clayton, NC, and An...

Don Edward Wright, age 77, of Covington passed away Monday June 20, 2016 in The Veteran's Medical Center Salem. He was born May 22, 1939 in Garrett KY, He was the son of late Ralph and Juanita Denny Wright. Also preceded in death a daughter Joyce W. McClung, and a brother James Wright. Mr. Wright served during Vietnam and was in the United States Army for 17 years. Surviving are his wife Golden Craft Wright, a son James "Jay" Wright of Covington, two daughters Patricia "Sue" Baker and husband Luke of Fairlawn, VA and Teresa Lockard and husband Pat of LA Vergne TN. 5 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and also one brother Robert Wright of Garrett Ky. The funeral service will be Saturday June 25, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Fisher officiating. Interment will be made Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Saturday, June 25, 201...

Kathy Renee Bess, 57, formerly of Decatur, GA, died Monday June 20, 2016. Miss Bess was born November 9, 1958 in Alleghany County the daughter of the Lena Brown Bess and the late Melvin Stanley Bess. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by two half-brother Norman bess and Ryland Bess and one half-sister Thelma Korman She worked as an attorney for years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. She was an Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed reading books, watching movies, and traveling, but above all she loved her mother the most. In addition to her mother she is survived by a half-sister Charlotte Offerman of Akron, OH, many dear friends including Joe Gold and wife Karen of Savannah, GA, Craig Frankel and wife Janna Eplan-Frankel of Atlanta, GA, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Friday June 24, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Bowker officiating assisted by the Rev. Donald Earwood. Th...

Dr. Bessie Isabelle Sparrow, our Angel gracefully departed this life on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Pine Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Harper officiating. The family will receive their friends on Wednesday at 10:00 am until service time at the church. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Time: 6/27/16 10:00 am Pine Street Baptist Church Service Information Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Time: 6/27/16 11:00 am Pine Street Baptist Church Cemetery Information Cedar Hill Cemetery...

Marvin Smith, 87, departed this earthly life on June 13, 2016. He was born in South Boston Virginia, on November 1, 1928. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his Aunt Mary who raised him, his beloved wife, Eva Jeanne Smith, and a loving daughter, Mildred Vauda Smith. Surviving are two Sons, William Richard Smith and his Wife, Ginger Ellen Smith, and Marvin David Smith, Sr.; one Daughter, Amy Jean Green and her Husband, Timothy Green; twelve grandchildren. Heather, Brandy, Candi, David Smith, Jr., D.J., Dustin, Hannah, John, Jacob, Heather, and Jon and 18 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held June 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Elk Garden Church of God, at 3 Oak St. Elk Garden, WV 26717. The family will receive their friends Wednesday June 22, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the daughter's residence at 630 E. Princeton St. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Smith's name to the Mountain Regional Hospice at P.O. Box 637 Clifton Forge, VA 24422....

Ellen Campbell Tucker, 62 of 2011 Rich Patch Road died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Tucker was born October 5, 1953 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Nellie Armentrout Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Payne Tucker, in 2010, two grandchildren and seven sisters and brothers. She was an employee of the former Halmode, Inc. in Covington. Surviving are two Sons, Eric Tucker(Teresa Powell) and Scott Tucker(Haley Jessie), both of Covington; seven grandchildren, Tara Tucker Craft and her husband Roy, Kelly Tucker, Belle Tucker, Kayla Stone, Dakota Tucker, Jakob Tucker, and Danielle Tucker; five great grandchildren; one Sister, Isabelle Andrews, of Covington; two Brothers, Gary Campbell and Larry Campbell, both of Covington and three sister in laws Linda Helmintoller of Covington, Debbie Tucker of Covington, and Carol Brookman; several nieces and nephews including very special niece Melanie Tucker Hoover ...

Lewis Curtis "L.C." Wickline , 87, of 225 W. Phillip Street, died, Monday June 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1929 in Summers County, West Virginia, a son of the late Garnet Earl Wickline and Clair Ethel Forren Wickline. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wickline was preceded in death by six brothers, Lacy, Arbie, Charles, Lee, Denny and Cotton and three sisters, Evelyn, Veneta and Cleo. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Shirley Bottomly Wickline of Covington; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Margie of Covington; three granddaughters, Molly Smith, Annie Smith and Maggie Smith; one brother, Harlan Wickline and his wife Wanda of Lewisburg, WV and many nieces, nephews and friends. L.C. was a member of the Meadow Bridge High School Graduating Class of 1948. He served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1948 until 1952. He retired from the former Hercules Inc. in the Production Department. Mr. Wickline attended Parrish Court United Me...

Dorothy Moore Wolfe, 83, of Rich Patch Road died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at Low Moor. Mrs. Wolfe was born April 10, 1933, in West Virginia a daughter of the late Robert and Oma Graham Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Rodney Eugene Wolfe, Sr. in 1995, and also by one Sister Barbara Chilton and three Brothers Harold Moore, Robert Moore, and Sam Moore. Surviving are two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Crystal and James Lewis of Covington and Taynia and David Gilliland of Tennessee; three Sons, Rodney Wolfe, Jr. and his Wife, Margaret, and Brady Wolfe, all of Covington and Adriel "Budgie" Wolfe and his Wife, Earline, of Leroy, WV; one Sister, Loretta Teele, of Covington; ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Friday June 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edith Snedegar officiating. Interment will be held at Lone ...

Troy Wayne Sellers, 49, of Roanoke passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at his home. Mr. Sellers was born December 2, 1966, in Covington a Son of Pastors Wayne and Dr. Joy Dressler Sellers of Roanoke. The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. The family will receive their friends following the service. The family suggests that memorial donations in Troy's name be made to: The Gideons-Roanoke East; P.O.Box 373; Roanoke, VA 24003....

Morris Dean "Buddy" Martin, 78, of 215 E. Holly St. died Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Lewis Gale Hospital at Salem. Mr. Martin was born August 10, 1937, in West Virginia a son of the late Vernon and Leona Neel Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Dolly Entsminger Martin, in 2012, and also by one brother, two sisters and a grandson. He had retired in 2004 from Hercules, Inc, after 38 years with the company. He was a member Trinity Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon and as a member of the choir. Surviving are five Sons, Morris Dean Martin, Jr and Shelley Cromwell of Buchanan, Gary Martin and his wife, Colleen, of Lapeer, MI, Darren Martin and his wife, Gail, of Martinsville, Greg Martin of Shenandoah, and Johnny Martin and his wife, Tracey, of Lexington Park, MD; four Daughters, Dawn Crizer and her husband, Paul, and Christal Withrow and Coite Beirne, all of Covington, Lisa Martin of Staunton and Sandra Siler and her husband, Lelan, of ...

Morris Dean "Buddy" Martin, 78, of 215 E. Holly St. died Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Lewis Gale Hospital at Salem. Mr. Martin was born August 10, 1937, in West Virginia a son of the late Vernon and Leona Neel Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Dolly Entsminger Martin, in 2012, and also by one brother, two sisters and a grandson. He had retired in 2004 from Hercules, Inc, after 38 years with the company. He was a member Trinity Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon and as a member of the choir. Surviving are five Sons, Morris Dean Martin, Jr and Shelley Cromwell of Buchanan, Gary Martin and his wife, Colleen, of Lapeer, MI, Darren Martin and his wife, Gail, of Martinsville, Greg Martin of Shenandoah, and Johnny Martin and his wife, Tracey, of Lexington Park, MD; four Daughters, Dawn Crizer and her husband, Paul, and Christal Withrow and Coite Beirne, all of Covington, Lisa Martin of Staunton and Sandra Siler and her husband, Lelan, of Elkt...

Josephine Thornton Chapman, 87, of 1936 Lee Street, died, Friday, May 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1929 in Monroe County, a daughter of the late Luke and Vianna Harvey Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles "Chuck" Chapman in 2012 and also by one brother and two sisters. Mrs. Chapman was a homemaker and was a member of the Covington Fire Department Auxiliary. Surviving are her son, Ronald C. Chapman of Covington; her devoted caregiver, Doris Lowe of Covington a sister, Geraldine Vass of Covington and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating, assisted by the Rev. Chuck Cole. The interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the Arritt Funeral Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 ...