Obituaries

Mont Ray Anderson, 78, of 815 W. Jackson St., died, Saturday January 23, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Anderson was born May 20, 1937 at Oriskany in Craig County the son of the late Max William Anderson and Ruth Bowers Anderson. He was also preceded in death by two brother Charles "Corky" Anderson and Boyd " Bo" Anderson and one sister Arlene "Sis" Anderson. Ray retired from MeadWestvaco in 2000 after 40 years of service as an electrician. He was a member of Grace Brethren Church, where he served as trustee of the church, and served 25 years in the National Guard of Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Jewell Kemper Anderson, one daughter Robin Craig of Salem, one granddaughter Raven Craig of Salem, two brothers Lenwood "Sardy" Anderson and wife Judy and Ralph Lewis "Pie" Anderson both of Covington and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins The funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Grace Brethren Church with the Rev. Dan Gillette officiating. The family w...

Dalma Jerold "D.J." Bailey, 80, of 109 Cliffview Drive, passed away at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born February 18, 1935 at Waiteville, West Virginia, a son of the late Rhoda Bailey and Cordie Smith Bell Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Pamela; two step brothers, Corbitt Bell and Ira Bell; four half brothers , Averill "Buster" Bell, Roy Bell, Berlin Bell and Alvie Bell; four half sisters, Emma Hawse, Beulah Martin, Irma Broughman and Jean Miller. Mr. Bailey served with the United States Army stationed in Texas and Germany. He had retired as a mechanic from the former Hercules, Inc. after 31 years with the company. He attended Covington Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Fox Bailey of Covington; two sons, Michael Bailey and his wife Priscilla of Buchanan and Kevin Bailey of Harrisonburg; one daughter Tammy Stull and her Charles of Mt. Solon; one step-son, Michael Ewing and hi...

Dalma Jerold "D.J." Bailey, 80, of 109 Cliffview Drive, passed away at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born February 18, 1935 at Waiteville, West Virginia, a son of the late Rhoda Bailey and Cordie Smith Bell Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Pamela; two step brothers, Corbitt Bell and Ira Bell; four half brothers , Averill "Buster" Bell, Roy Bell, Berlin Bell and Alvie Bell; four half sisters, Emma Hawse, Beulah Martin, Irma Broughman and Jean Miller. Mr. Bailey served with the United States Army stationed in Texas and Germany. He had retired as a mechanic from the former Hercules, Inc. after 31 years with the company. He attended Covington Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Fox Bailey of Covington; two sons, Michael Bailey and his wife Priscilla of Buchanan and Kevin Bailey of Harrisonburg; one daughter Tammy Stull and her Charles of Mt. Solon; one step-son, Michael Ewing and hi...

Shirley Nell Chapman Sanders, 81, of Parklin Terrace Apartments,, died January 17, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Sanders was born February 16, 1934, in Alleghany County the daughter of the late Mansfield Chapman and Nannie Tingler Chapman Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Edward Sanders in 2009, three brothers Charles Chapman, Henry Chapman, and Warren Chapman; one infant sister, Carrie Lee Chapman; and one sister-in-law, Ruby Chapman. Shirley Enjoyed the many years she traveled around the world raising her family in the military. She loved crafting, vacationing at the beach, and most of all being with her family. She is survived by two daughters Debbie Reynolds and husband William "Mutt" and Leesa Dudley and husband Eddie, one son Michael Sanders and wife Tiffany all of Covington, two granddaughters Ashley Reynolds and Christy Nicely (Cory Sparks), both of Covington, one grandson Derek Reynolds (Jason Dove) of Blacksburg, one great grandson Cooper Nicel...

Ettis Skeens Back, 77, of 4430 Midland Trail died Sunday morning, January 17, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Back was born August 19, 1938, in Cleveland, Virginia, a daughter of the late Davis Stafford Skeens and Cora Breeding Skeens. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Back, Jr., in 2008, a brother, Wilson Skeens, a sister, Vivian Johnston and a brother-in-law, Don Turner. For many years, she and her husband were over - the-road co-drivers for ConAgra, Inc. out of Crozet until they retired in 1997. Surviving are her Daughter, Ellen Hatfield, and her husband, Todd, of Covington; her Son, Edward F. Back, III, and his wife, Connie, of Covington; three grandchildren, Amanda Arritt and her husband, Wesley, Ronnie Helmintoller, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, and Ross Helmintoller and his wife, Whitney, all of Covington; three great grandchildren, Graecyn Helmintoller, Addison Helmintoller and Sadie Helmintoller all of Covington; five sisters, Donnie Cart...

Josephine Agnes Rock "Jo" Jones, 93, of 218 E. Main Street died Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Brian Center Nursing Home in Low Moor. Mrs. Jones was born February 17, 1922, at Oriskany in Craig County a daughter of the late Effie Rock. She had retired from the former Halmode Sewing Plant in Covington. She was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church where she had been a member of the Choir and the Ladies Circle and was the treasurer of her Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Hammett P. Jones in 1966 and also by a grandson, Peter Campbell and 12 sisters and brothers. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Shelby Campbell and her husband, Melvin, of Lynchburg, Claudia Wolfe of Stuarts Draft and Joy Slaughter and her husband, Dave, of Tampa, FL; two sons, Gerald Jones and his wife, Deanne, of Clifton Forge and Julian "Mickey" Jones and his wife, Wanda of Raleigh, NC; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren and...

Michael Allen Harris, 44, of 3707 Potts Creek Road died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Lewis Gale Hospital at Salem. Mr. Harris was born May 10, 1971, in Alleghany County a son of Al Harris of Covington and the late Shirley Martin Harris. In addition to his Father, he is survived by Donnie Cash of Covington and two Sisters, Stacy Smith and Shelly Simmons, both of Covington. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 15, 2016, at 1:00 PM in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Hartsfield officiating. The family will receive their friends from 12:00 Noon until service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Friday, January 15, 2016 Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Friday, January 15, 2016 01:00 PM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Visition Friday, January 15, 2016 12:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426...

Geraldine Paxton Reed, 93, of 821 Lou Ave., Clifton Forge, formerly of McDonald Street in Covington, died Monday evening, January11, 2016 at her home. She was born September 4, 1922, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Henry Burse and Rhoda Kemper Paxton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Henry Lewis Reed, in 1996; her Son, Howard W. Reed and two Brothers, Howard Paxton and Kenneth Paxton. Mrs. Reed had retired as a Librarian after many years with the Charles Pinckney Jones Memorial Library. She was a longtime member of Highland Chapel Christian Church and had attended First Christian Church in recent years. She was a member of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary; the Good Hope Rebekah Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the former Ladies Auxiliary of the Covington Moose. Geraldine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose smile will never be forgotten. Surviving are her...

Loretta Green, age 77, entered this earthly life on July 20, 1938 and departed to be with her heavenly father on January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband, John L. Green; parents, Eugene and Lucy George; sisters, Erma Hinkle and Darlene George and one great-grandchild, Eden Johnston. She is survived by sons, Michael Green and wife Joan, Doug Green and wife Yvonne, Tim Green and wife Amy; and daughter, Terry Young and husband Carl, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clifford George and wife Judy; sisters Norma Elliott and husband Don, Sue Lane and husband Kenny, and several nieces, nephews and special niece Bobbie Coughlin. Loretta worked as a hair stylist for over 30 years in Covington. She loved working with her clients and built many friendships that lasted a lifetime. She was a devoted Christian and loved young people and enjoyed spending time with them. Loretta and her husband worked with Word of Life youth for many years. Her interests included cr...

Bonita Bailey "Nettie" Beverly, 42, of Covington, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born January 3, 1974, in Covington, a daughter of the late Naomi Switzer Taylor and Alfred Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a Brother, Lessley James Bailey. Surviving are her Husband, Stephen Beverly of Nottoway; her daughter, Alisha Williams of Covington; her son, Richard "Bo Bo" Riley of Covington; three grandsons, one Sister, Nellie Baker of Eagle Rock; two half sisters, Sally Broughman of Low Moor and Billie Jo Loan of Millboro; one half brother, Alvin Bailey, of Millboro and the father of her children, Richard Riley, of Covington and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, her body has been cremated. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Cemetery Infor...

Barbara Jean Allen, 74, of 1043 S. Johnson Ave., died Sunday January 10, 2016 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. She was born October 6, 1941 in Covington, a daughter of the late James Eugene and Gladys Graves Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Coco Allen; a grandson NaeShaw Allen Jefferson ; three brothers, Ronald Allen, Donald Allen and Winston Allen and a sister Linda Wyatt. Ms. Allen was a member of the First Church of God in Christ in White Sulphur Springs, WV. She was a member of the Usher committee as well as the Pastor Aide Committee and the Hostility Committee. Surviving are her daughter, Angela "Nadine" Allen and her fiancee of Clifton Forge; four sons, Michael Allen, Sr.; Pastor Randall "Tobey" W. Allen and his wife Trina; Kevin "Kippy" Allen and Kenneth "Buffy" Allen , all of Covington; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; A nephew Rodriguez Wyatt who was raised in the home; a brother-in-law, Climmie Wyatt of Pho...

Bonita Bailey "Nettie" Beverly, 42, of Covington, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born January 3, 1974, in Covington, a daughter of the late Naomi Switzer Taylor and Alfred Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a Brother, Lessley James Bailey. Surviving are her Husband, Stephen Beverly of Nottoway; her daughter, Alisha Williams of Covington; her son, Richard "Bo Bo" Riley of Covington; three grandsons, one Sister, Nellie Baker of Eagle Rock; two half sisters, Sally Broughman of Low Moor and Billie Jo Loan of Millboro; one half brother, Alvin Bailey, of Millboro and the father of her children, Richard Riley, of Covington and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, her body has been cremated. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Visitation Inf...