Obituaries

Donald Gene Nida, 79, of 341 Horse Mountain View, died, Friday March 11, 2016 at Lewis Gale Alleghany in Low Moor. He was born November 20, 1936 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Henry L. and Lillian Plymale Nida. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Nida. Mr. Nida served his country with the United States Navy and was a member of the Virginia National Guard for 26 years. He retired in 1996 from the Covington School Board as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was an active member of Covington Ruritan Club and attended Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Jeanie Mottern Nida of Covington; three daughters, Donna Plott and George Plott ; Teressa Calvert and her husband Barry all of Covington and Lisa Parker and her husband Dean of Roanoke; six grandchildren, LeAnn Plott; Benjamin Plott; Ethan Calvert; Lindsey Parker, Kelsey Parker and Bailey Parker; a brother, Johnny Nida and his wife Shirley of Covington; a sister, Anna Mae Ray of ...

Jack Lee Fridley, 85, of Covington, died March 11, 2016 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. He was born May 25, 1930 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Walter T. and Stella McDaniel Fridley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Margaret "Toad" Wilmer and Agnes Via and one brother, James "Chink" Fridley. Mr. Fridley proudly served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War where he was a prisoner of war. He retired in 1995 from the Mill Room with H.O. Canfield. Mr. Fridley was a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. Jack was an avid cattle farmer, loved his grandchildren and he enjoyed telling numerous stories, including the history of Rich Patch. Surviving are the love of his life and wife of 64 years, Margaret Jane Kimberlin Fridley of Covington; four sons, Barry Fridley and his wife Rebecca; Jackie Fridley and his wife Debbie; David Fridley and his wife Joy, all of Covington and Joseph Fridley of Richmond; one daught...

Lenwood Bowers "Sardy" Anderson, 80, of 905 Potts Creek Rd., died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Anderson was born October 1, 1935, at Oriskany in Botetourt County, the son of the late Max Anderson and Ruth Bowers Anderson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two infant children; three brothers Mont Ray Anderson, Charles "Corky" Anderson, and Boyd "Bo" Anderson and a sister Arlene "Sis" Anderson He served our great nation in the U. S. Air Force and later worked at Hercules Inc. until his retirement. He was a longtime member of the Triple Springs Hunt Club. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Judy Wright Anderson of Covington, a Daughter, Alicia Baber and her Husband, Robert, of Covington; three Grandchildren Matthew Stuple, Arlana West and Josh Miller all of Covington; three Great Grandchildren, Autumn West, Madeline West, and Charlie Markley all of Covington; one brother, Ralph Lewis "Pie" Anderson of Covington, and a number...

Steve Alexander Dudley, 76, of 704 S. Highland Ave., died Monday, February 22, 2016, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Dudley was born May 14, 1939, in Botetourt County, a son of the late Charles William and Mary Catherine Dunbar Dudley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Dudley and Bishop Earl Dudley and four sisters, Mary Ann, Edna, Shirley and Hannah. He served his country with the United States Air Force and was a devoted member of the Church of God. Mr. Dudley was employed as a pulpwood truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Lea B. Dudley, of Covington, one daughter, Debbie, of Texas; four sons, Robert E. Dudley of Covington; Steve A. Dudley, Jr. of Indiana; Charles A. Dudley of Ohio and John A. Dudley of Indiana; several grandchildren; one brother, Roy Dudley; one sister Wanda and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at the graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery Friday, February 26, 2016, at 2:00 PM wit...

Steve Alexander Dudley, 76, of 704 S. Highland Ave., died Monday, February 22, 2016, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Dudley was born May 14, 1939, in Botetourt County, a son of the late Charles William and Mary Catherine Dunbar Dudley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Dudley and Bishop Earl Dudley and four sisters, Mary Ann, Edna, Shirley and Hannah. He served his country with the United States Air Force and was a devoted member of the Church of God. Mr. Dudley was employed as a pulpwood truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Lea B. Dudley, of Covington, one daughter, Debbie, of Texas; four sons, Robert E. Dudley of Covington; Steve A. Dudley, Jr. of Indiana; Charles A. Dudley of Ohio and John A. Dudley of Indiana; several grandchildren; one brother, Roy Dudley; one sister Wanda and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at the graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery Friday, February 26, 2016, at 2:00 PM wit...

Doris Ann Carter Craghead, 85, passed away on February 21, 2016, in Chandler AZ. She was the daughter of the late Roy Carter and Reba Stone Carter Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Jesse J. Craghead, in 1992. Surviving are her Daughter and Son-in-law, Susan and John Malette of Fort Mill, SC; her Son and Daughter-in-law, Dana and Sandy Craghead of Chandler, AZ; four grandchildren, Mallory Craghead, Amanda and Ryan Day and Madison Craghead of Arizona and Jessica Malette of South Carolina; one Brother and Sister-in-law, Roy Burton and Beverly Carter of Beckley, WV. The funeral service will be held Friday, July 1, 2016, at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends Friday from 1:00 PM until service time at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in Mrs. Craghead's name be made to the Piedmont Medical Center Mended Hearts; c/o Volunteer Leader Susan Malette; 222 S. Herlong Service Friday, J...

Ruth Jean Kent Bennington, 82, formerly of Covington, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Woodlands in Clifton Forge. Jean was born August 12, 1933 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Kent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kent "Ray" Bennington in 2014 . She was a member of Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church where she was very active before her health declined. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Bob McCormack and Kathy and Jody Byers, all of Covington; her son and daughter-in-law, , Tim and Barbara Bennington of Covington; three grandchildren, Ryan McCormack and his wife Sarah of Roanoke ; Megan Rivero and her husband James of Richmond and Hannah Jean Nester of Covington; two great grandchildren, Addison McCormack of Roanoke and Kellan McCormack of Roanoke; two sisters, Mildred Trent and Charlene Kelley and her husband Harvey all of Waynesboro and several nieces and nephews. The funeral serv...

Ruth Jean Kent Bennington, 82, formerly of Covington, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Woodlands in Clifton Forge. Jean was born August 12, 1933 in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Kent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kent "Ray" Bennington in 2014 . She was a member of Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church where she was very active before her health declined. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Bob McCormack and Kathy and Jody Byers, all of Covington; her son and daughter-in-law, , Tim and Barbara Bennington of Covington; three grandchildren, Ryan McCormack and his wife Sarah of Roanoke ; Megan Rivero and her husband James of Richmond and Hannah Jean Nester of Covington; two great grandchildren, Addison McCormack of Roanoke and Kellan McCormack of Roanoke; two sisters, Mildred Trent and Charlene Kelley and her husband Harvey all of Waynesboro and several nieces and nephews. The funeral serv...

Robert Lewis "Buck" Brookman, 66, of 2906 Valley Ridge Road passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, with his family around him after losing his battle with cancer. Buck was born November 8, 1949, in New Castle a son of the late Henry Lewis Brookman and Mary Katherine Hinkle Brookman. He enjoyed being in his woodworking shop and was known for raising exotic birds, which he did for many years. Buck also loved his classic cars and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a partner with his brother in Brookman Brothers Excavating Company for a number of years. Surviving are his Wife of 47 years, Pat Ruse Brookman of Covington; two Sons, Robbie Brookman and his wife, Michelle, of Edgewater, MD, and Jeremy Brookman and his Wife, Sammie, of Covington; his Daughter, Lori Simpson, of Chesapeake Beach, MD; nine grandchildren, Brittany Brookman, Danielle Simpson, Jacob Brookman, Taylor Simpson, Nick Simpson, Sarah Brookman, Sammy Brookman, Alex Franson and Chloe Franson; his great granddaught...

Arthur Sullivan "Butch" Kimberlin, Jr, 72, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2016. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, on August 5, 1943, and had resided in Goshen VA for the past 15 years. He went to Groveton High School in Alexandria, VA, before becoming a professional painter, as well as a professional carpenter and handyman. Butch led a full life and was well loved by everyone who knew him. Throughout his life, he never knew a stranger and was always willing to do whatever he could to help a friend. Preceded in death by his father, Arthur Sullivan Kimberlin Sr., Butch is survived by his mother, Christine Paxton Kimberlin of Goshen; Three children: Chrystal Kimberlin Plaugher of Waynesboro, Arthur Sullivan Kimberlin III, of Goshen, and Kathleen Hewitt of Gainesville; four grandchildren: Jacob Plaugher, Leanna Plaugher, and Haley Plaugher, all of Waynesboro ; and Ben Hewitt of Gainesville . He also leaves behind his friend and caregiver Betty Wilhelm of Goshen, numerous cousin...

Arthur Sullivan "Butch" Kimberlin, Jr, 72, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2016. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, on August 5, 1943, and had resided in Goshen VA for the past 15 years. He went to Groveton High School in Alexandria, VA, before becoming a professional painter, as well as a professional carpenter and handyman. Butch led a full life and was well loved by everyone who knew him. Throughout his life, he never knew a stranger and was always willing to do whatever he could to help a friend. Preceded in death by his father, Arthur Sullivan Kimberlin Sr., Butch is survived by his mother, Christine Paxton Kimberlin of Goshen; Three children: Chrystal Kimberlin Plaugher of Waynesboro, Arthur Sullivan Kimberlin III, of Goshen, and Kathleen Hewitt of Gainesville; four grandchildren: Jacob Plaugher, Leanna Plaugher, and Haley Plaugher, all of Waynesboro ; and Ben Hewitt of Gainesville . He also leaves behind his friend and caregiver Betty Wilhelm of Goshen, numerous cousin...

Susanne Retzlaff "Susi" Shaver, 50, 366 Forestry Road, Hot Springs, died, at her residence. Mrs. Shaver was born November 21, 1965 in Arlington the daughter of John Retzlaff and Gudrun Petermann Retzlaff. Susi was a graduate of Bath County High School. She loved to travel and became a flight attendant for a number of years. She became a homemaker and loved caring for her family including her dogs, Karli, Bailey, and Libby. She was an avid sports fan, following her children during their high school sports careers. Susi was employed for nine years at Laura's Boutique and was most recently the hostess at Les Cochons d'Or in Hot Springs. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tom Shaver, of Hot Springs, her daughter, Erika Shaver of Charlotte, NC, her son, Tommy Shaver, II of Harrisonburg, her grandson Levi Scott of Lynchburg, a brother Thomas Retzlaff and wife Lisa, a niece Emma Retzlaff, a nephew Jackson Retzlaff all of Hot Springs, and her extended famil...