Obituaries

Sherman Nathaniel Holloway, Sr. departed this life for his eternal home on Thursday, May 7, at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Hospital. He was born in Covington, VA, the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Holloway and was a resident of Covington for most of his life. He was a graduate of the former Watson High School and attended Maryland Eastern Shore. He served in the U. S. Army with a tour in Vietnam. Sherman was a retired employee of Virginia (now Dominion) Power and also worked as the Thursday Night Supervisor for Covington High School. He loved all sports and was a loyal Pittsburg Steeler fan. His passion was for softball and he will be inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in February 2016. Sherman was a member of the VFW Post 1033, where he served as post commander. He loved working with all of his fellow comrades providing services for veterans and their families. Sherman joined First Baptist Church at an early age and was later ordained as a deacon. He was a member of the Men's Fe...

Angela Susan McCarty Burke, 60, of Clifton Forge, died, Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 8, 1954 in Arlington, VA, a daughter of the late Francis C. and Virginia Simpson McCarty. Angela was a retired hair dresser. Surviving two sisters, Jennifer Broughfman and her husband Jesse of Hot Springs and Laura R. Tripp of Manassas; three brothers, Phillip Jeffrey McCarty, Sr. and his wife, Peggy of Hot Springs; John E. McCarty of Martinsville, NC and James Lee McCarty of Greensboro, NC and a grandson, Jonathan ray Justice of Christiansburg....

Wilbur Layne Tucker, 72, of 86 Lindsay Lane, Hot Springs, died, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born February 21, 1943 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Joseph K. and Matilda Ann Tingler Tucker. In addition to his parents Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Dean Tucker, Ryland Odell Tucker and Joseph Knight "Bo" Tucker and two sisters, Carol Ann Tucker and Leola Jane Mason. Mr. Tucker retired from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) after 35 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Nettie Sue Tucker of Hot Springs; his daughter, Jeanne Sue Lindsay and her Husband Jack of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, Kelsey Lindsay , Mckenna Lindsay and Nathan Lindsay, all of Hot Springs; three brothers, Charles Samuel Tucker of Clifton Forge; Donald Eugene Tucker of Covington; and William Daniel Tucker of Fincastle; one uncle, Samuel Lewis Tucker of north Carolina and one aunt, Eloise Arrington of Covington; Special friends,...

Ira Dobson Jr., 90, of 209 E. Locust St., died, Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the Brian Center Nursing Home in Low Moor. He was born January 31, 1925, in Covington to the late Ira E. Dobson Sr. and Medister Johnson Dobson. Mr. Dobson was a graduate of the former Watson High School in Covington. He was joined in holy matrimony with the late Mary B. Bowyer Dobson on November 20, 1948. Mr. Dobson retired in 1987 from MeadWestavco after 43 years with the company. He was a charter member of the Concerned Christians Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member and deacon. He was a veteran of World War II with the United Sates Army. Mr. Dobson leaves behind two sons: Ira Dobson III and wife, Tommie, of Indianapolis, IN, and Edward L Dobson of Upper Marlboro, MD; five grandchildren a number of great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert L Dobson and wife, Charlene, of Christiansburg and Forest Dobson and wife, Annie May, of Buffalo, NY, one sister in law Peggy A. Hughes of Covington and a...

Ira Dobson Jr., 90, of 209 E. Locust St., died, Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the Brian Center Nursing Home in Low Moor. He was born January 31, 1925, in Covington to the late Ira E. Dobson Sr. and Medister Johnson Dobson. Mr. Dobson was a graduate of the former Watson High School in Covington. He was joined in holy matrimony with the late Mary B. Bowyer Dobson on November 20, 1948. Mr. Dobson retired in 1987 from MeadWestavco after 43 years with the company. He was a charter member of the Concerned Christians Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member and deacon. He was a veteran of World War II with the United Sates Army. Mr. Dobson leaves behind two sons: Ira Dobson III and wife, Tommie, of Indianapolis, IN, and Edward L Dobson of Upper Marlboro, MD; five grandchildren a number of great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert L Dobson and wife, Charlene, of Christiansburg and Forest Dobson and wife, Annie May, of Buffalo, NY, one sister in law Peggy A. Hughes of Covington and a host ...

Bonnie Walton Tucker, 71, of 7414 Tucker Road died Sunday, May 3, 2015. Mrs. Tucker was born May 1, 1944, in Greenbrier County, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Lacy Walton, Sr. and Jessie Shue Walton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Sam Tucker in 2011, and also by two sisters and two brothers. She was an employee of the former Halmode Inc. sewing plant in Covington and a longtime member of the Clift Church of God of Prophecy. Surviving are three Daughters and Sons-in-law, Selina and Everett Bowen, Sophie and Mike Poe and Lucy and Joey Brewster, all of Covington; one Son and Daughter-in-law, Lacy and Norma Tucker of Covington; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three Sisters, Virginia Cook and Mary Jane Phillips and her husband, Bud, all of Covington and Frances Tucker of Roanoke, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Nancy Hubb...

Ada Helms Tucker, 87, of 6815 Bens Run Road, died, Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Tucker was born July 28, 1927 in Craig County, a daughter of the late Pearl Helms. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Haven Tucker in 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Tucker and Patsy Tucker and her husband Richard, all of Covington; one son, Darrel Tucker and his wife Pearl of Covington; four grandchildren, Crystal Marsh and her husband Scott of Clifton Forge; Darrel "Gene" Tucker and his wife Amanda of Sweet Springs, WV; Richard Hosey and Bridget Campbell of Covington and Jennifer Hosey and James McCormick of Woodbridge; three great grandchildren, Kenny Tucker, Ryan Tucker and Xander Hosey. The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pamela Irvine officiating. The interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. The family will receive their fri...

Danny Clay "JR" Roark, Sr., 66, of 6530 Indian Draft Road, died, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 12, 1948 in Saltville, a son of the late Whorley E. and Golda Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Joelene Roark and also by two brothers, Bailey Roark and Ron Harris. He worked with Cole Shows, Inc. He was a member of Covington Lodge 610 Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving are two sons, Danny C. Roark, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC and Whirly "Eddie" Roark of Covington; a daughter, Emily Roark of Covington; six grandchildren, Savannah Roark, Katelynn Anderson, Goldie Roark, Ethan Roark, Cameron Roark and Bella Roark; a number of adopted grandchildren; two sisters, Annette Taylor and Cathy Harris, both of Saltville; the mother of his children and love of his life, Edna Roark of Winston-Salem, NC; nieces and nephews ;Cole's Show Family, Covington Moose Lodge Family and the Hunting Family. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May...

Danny Clay "JR" Roark, Sr., 66, of 6530 Indian Draft Road, died, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 12, 1948 in Saltville, a son of the late Whorley E. and Golda Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Joelene Roark and also by two brothers, Bailey Roark and Ron Harris. He worked with Cole Shows, Inc. He was a member of Covington Lodge 610 Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving are two sons, Danny C. Roark, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC and Whirly "Eddie" Roark of Covington; a daughter, Emily Roark of Covington; six grandchildren, Savannah Roark, Katelynn Anderson, Goldie Roark, Ethan Roark, Cameron Roark and Bella Roark; a number of adopted grandchildren; two sisters, Annette Taylor and Cathy Harris, both of Saltville; the mother of his children and love of his life, Edna Roark of Winston-Salem, NC; nieces and nephews ;Cole's Show Family, Covington Moose Lodge Family and the Hunting Family. The funeral service will be held Tues...

Leonard Haden Persinger, 81, of 6800 Bens Run Rd., died, Friday May 1, 2015. He was born April 17, 1934 in Alleghany County the son of the late William Henry Persinger and Mamie Tucker Persinger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Clara Myers and one brother Lonnie Persinger. Mr. Persinger retired in 1992 after 35 years as a laborer foreman with the Bodell Construction Company. Surviving are his wife of 53 years Bertie Givens Persinger, one daughter Winnie West of Roanoke, one son Doug Persinger and wife Angie of Covington, five grandchildren Bryan Persinger and wife Sarah, Stephanie Brookman and husband Rex, Ricky Chittum, and Trina Wolfe and husband Mark, and Olivia Smith all of Covington, 6 great grandchildren,three sisters Jane Beadles of Roanoke, Lorine Perkins of Roanoke, and Connie Fralin of Utah, two brothers David Persinger and wife Rachel and Walter Persinger both of Covington, one sister in law Laura Booze and husband John of Clifton Forge, tw...

Thomas Lee Bogan, Sr, 74, of Bacova, died, Thursday , April 30, 2015 at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born October 1, 1940 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Wilson Franklin and Elizabeth Bethel Bogan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene Bogan and his second wife, Ruth Bogan. Mr. Bogan retired from The Homestead Resort and the Hotel Ice Rink as a Hotel Ice Rink foreman and a plumber after 42 years of service. Thomas loved cooking, country music and good company with family and friends. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donnie and Shea Bogan and Thomas L. Bogan, Jr, all of Hot Springs; one grandson, Darien Thrasher and his wife, Kim of Covington; two brothers, Ronnie Bogan and his wife Nancy of Churchville and Bobby Bogan of Hot Springs; his aunt, Gertrude Bethel of Millboro; cousins, Nettie Lindsay, Betty Hicklin and Billy Hodge, all of Hot Springs and Ray Cox of Tampa, FL and his beloved dog, Ab...

Thomas Lee Bogan, Sr, 74, of Bacova, died, Thursday , April 30, 2015 at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born October 1, 1940 in Hot Springs, a son of the late Wilson Franklin and Elizabeth Bethel Bogan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene Bogan and his second wife, Ruth Bogan. Mr. Bogan retired from The Homestead Resort and the Hotel Ice Rink as a Hotel Ice Rink foreman and a plumber after 42 years of service. Thomas loved cooking, country music and good company with family and friends. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donnie and Shea Bogan and Thomas L. Bogan, Jr, all of Hot Springs; one grandson, Darien Thrasher and his wife, Kim of Covington; two brothers, Ronnie Bogan and his wife Nancy of Churchville and Bobby Bogan of Hot Springs; his aunt, Gertrude Bethel of Millboro; cousins, Nettie Lindsay, Betty Hicklin and Billy Hodge, all of Hot Springs and Ray Cox of Tampa, FL and his beloved d...