Obituaries

Robert Eugene (Bobby) Long, Sr., 71, of Covington, died, Friday, December 19, 2014 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1943, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Paul A. and Rosalie Hess Long. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Bush Long, in 2004. Mr. Long served with the Virginia National Guard for over 6 years. Bobby had retired as a Sergeant with the Covington Police Department after 31 years of service. Surviving are his daughter, Chantelle Osbourne and her husband, Bryder, of Covington; his son, Robert Eugene (Robbie) Long, Jr. and wife Tammy of Covington four grandchildren, Onyx Long, Brynel Osbourne, Skylar Long and Robert E. Long III (Tres), all of Covington; one brother, James (Jimmie) Long and his wife, Faye, of Lynchburg; his fianc , Mary Ann Tyree, of Covington ; his brother-in-law, Bill Woodson, and his wife, Debbie, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2014...

James Donald Burgess, 79, of 6003 Jackson River Road, died, Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born February 22, 1935 in Bluefield, WV, a son of the late Warney G. and Edna May Gullion Burgess. Mr. Burgess was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Wolfe Burgess in 2005 and also by one brother. Surviving are eight daughters, Shelby Florey and her husband Tim of Arbutus, MD; Sharon Brookman of Clifton Forge; Sandra Beall and her husband Joe of Covington; Shelia Davis and her husband George of Pasadena, MD; Virginia Meadows and her husband Kenneth of White Sulphur Springs, WV: Theresa Galicia and her husband Joel; Diana Longo and her husband Robert and Shirley Waddell and her husband Kevin all of Baltimore MD; two sons, James Burgess and his wife Jodi of Hot Springs and John Groves and his wife Pam of Covington; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Martha Taylor of FL and Becky Barbor of NC; one brother,...

Carla Wright Weese, 55, of 517 North Rockbridge Ave., began her journey to her eternal place in Heaven on Friday December 12, 2014 from her residence. She was born March 21, 1959 in Kenton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Carl Leo Wright and Shirley Rowe Ferryman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Joseph Ferryman and Carl Leo Wright, Jr. Carla was a member of First Church of God in Christ. She loved meaning a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, Richard B. Weese III of Covington; Three Children, Richard "Diki" Weese and his wife Kimberly of Roanoke; Paula Anderson and her husband Kenneth of Salem and Matthew Weese and his wife Katie of Covington; seven grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Meghan Anderson, Tristian Weese, Anthony Anderson, Courtlandt Anderson , Ryan Anderson, Nathan McKenney and Hannah Weese; two brothers, Leo Dwayne Wright and his wife B...

Gladys Conner Williams, 85, of Salem and formerly of Covington died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Williams was born March 26, 1929, in Covington a daughter of the late William Lewis and Margaret Miller Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Ryland L. Williams, in 1993 and also by one sister Geraldine Byrd and a brother Emmett Conner. She was a longtime member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her daughter, Kathryn Mays, of Hudson, FL; twin sons, Garry Williams of Covington and Larry Williams and his Wife, Pat, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Marcia Hicks and her Husband, Curtis, of Salem; Chad Williams and his Wife, Heather, of Salem and Brent Williams and his Wife, Kelsey, of Cornelius, NC; eight Great Grandchildren, Garrett Hicks, Meredith Hicks, Will Hicks, Kendra Williams, Conner Williams, Amelia Williams, Gavin Williams and Zoe Williams. The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 14, 2014, at ...

Beulah Wickine Taylor, 94, of Stanley, NC, and formerly of Covington, died Monday December 1, 2014. She was born March 10, 1920, in Monroe County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ira Hayes and Nita Baker Wickline . In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first Husband, Elmo Fleshman in 1967 and a Son, James E. Fleshman in October 2014 and also by five sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Taylor was employed during her lifetime in the storeroom a Westvaco, at the former Smith's Supermarket, at the former General Office Supplies Store and had retired from the former Legget Dept. Store in Covington. Surviving are her Husband, Haroll Taylor of Stanley, NC; Four Daughters, Dorothy Burks and her husband Jerry of Covington; Vaughna Shank of Roanoke; Michalene Baffuto and her husband Mike of Mechanicsville and Special Care Giver, Bonita Adams and her husband Jerry of Stanley,NC.; Ten grandchildren, Michelle and Jimmy Cash and Lisa and Dennis Trainer, all of Covington; Jame...

Larry Scott Schoppmeyer, 60, of 105 Pioneer Drive, died, Sunday November 23, 2014 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1954 in Alleghany County, a son of the late John and Glenna Smith Schoppmeyer. Larry was the President of Schoppmeyer Insurance Services of Covington. He was a member of the Covington Kiwanis Club and Mountaineer Athletic Club. Larry was a member of the Edgemont Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Lisa Hardy Schoppmeyer of Covington; his Son and Daughter-in-law, Eric and Ally Schoppmeyer of Atlanta, GA; his Daughter and Son-in-law, Erin and Tommy Gilbert of Covington; two grandchildren, Makayla Gilbert and Brooks Gilbert, both of Covington; his Sister, Penny Haynes, and her Husband, Tommy, of Covington; his niece, Melissa Nicely and her husband, Darrin, of Clifton Forge and his nephew, Jay Sharp and his wife, Tammy, of Covington. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donnie...

Marcella Elaine Weade, 53, Wichita Falls, Texas and formerly of Covington, died Friday November 21, 2014. She was born May 29, 1961 at Patrick Air Force Base in Cape Canaveral, Florida, a daughter of Bill and Mary Brooks Barber of Covington and the late Malcolm E. Weade. Marcella was a graduate of the class of 1979 of Covington High School. She served 8 years in the United States Army, with tours in Japan, Germany and Texas, and also graduated from Army Intelligence School at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Following her army career she was a graduate of Berea College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Library Science degree. She was a member of Good News Fellowship Church in Covington. In addition to her parents she is survived by two daughters, Melissa Sutton and her husband Patrick of Eyota Minnesota and Michelle Welsh of Olney, Texas and one son, Michael Frank Weade and Phillip Lane of Wichita Falls, Texas. Eight Grandchildren, Zoe...

Kenneth Leo Fridley, 88, of 109 Lexington Ave., died, Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Clifton Forge. He was born June 3, 1926 in Eagle Rock, a son of the late William R and Glenos Wolfe Fridley. Mr. Fridley Served with the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from MeadWestvaco in the Carbon Plant. He had a passion for gardening and loved to drive around and site see. He liked NASCAR and was a major Richard Petty fan. In addition to his parents, Mr. Fridley was preceded in death by two brothers, William Allen Fridley and Jackie Wolfe Fridley and one sister Joyce Offenbacker. Surviving are his wife, of 67 years, Alma Frances Ussery Fridley of Covington; one daughter, Theresa Martin and her husband Gregory of Covington; one son, Kenneth Wayne Fridley and his wife Rita of San Antonio , TX; four grandchildren, Dennis Gregory Martin and his wife Cindy of Covington ; Richard Allen Martin and his wife Kelly of Conyers, GA; Michael Wayne Fridley of Nebras...

Martha Jane Deane, 69 of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the Golden Living Center. Miss. Deane born February 27, 1945 in Covington, VA the daughter of the late Howard A. Deane and Pearl Cooke Deane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Regina Bosewell. Miss. Deane is survived by a brother Charlie Deane and wife Margrete of Covington, a sister Ann Bryan of North Carolina. The funeral service will be private. The online guest book will be available at arrittfuneralhome.com Memorial Contribution for Miss Deane can be made to Mountain Regional Hospice at P.O. Box 637 Clifton Forge, VA 24422. Cemetery Information Friday, November 21, 2014 Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521 S. Carpenter Dr. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Friday, November 21, 2014 Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521 S. Carpenter Dr. Covington,VA - 24426 Private Service...

Wade Lee Humphries, 77, of 3504 Jamison Mountain Rd. Died Monday November 17, 2014 in Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. Mr. Humphries was born March 21, 1937 in Alleghany County that son of the late Samuel "Abe" Humphries and Bertha Tucker Humphries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two Brothers and two Sisters He retired from the Public Works Department of the City of Covington in 1997. He was a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. Mr. Humphries is survived by his wife of 37 years Brenda Tingler Humphries of Covington, one Daughter and Son-in-law, Debbie and Melton Dudley of Eagle Rock; five sons Kenny Humphries, Dubbie Humphries, Carl Bogar Jr. Randy Bogar and his wife Brenda, and Dinkie Bogar and his Wife, Tammy, all of Covington; ten grandchildren, Chad Humphries, Lewis Humphries, Makala Humphries, Walker Humphries, Ashley Bogar, Megan Crawford, Jason Dudley, Jamie Dudley, Rachel Humphries, and Zachary Humphries, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great gre...

Clarence Arnold Broce, 90, of 6805 Jackson River Road, Natural Well, died Sunday evening, November 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1924 in Bath County, a son of the late Luther Hale and Bessie Cline Broce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Carl "Skinner" Broce and a sister Elsie Forbes. Mr. Broce served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. He retired from MeadWesctavo in Central Storage and Salvage Department. Two of Mr. Broce's hobbies were golfing and bowling. He was a long time farmer and frequent Blood Donor. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Mary Bogan Broce of Natural Well; three sons, Doug Broce and his wife Natalie of Collierstown; Merv Broce of Covington and Tab Broce and his wife Angie of Hot Springs; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two brothers, Frankie Broce and his wife Juanita of Hot Springs and Darrell Broce of Roanoke; the "McDonald's Breakfast Crowd" and his faithful dog "Ammo". The funeral servi...

Dionne Leochia Jefferson Moore, 45, of 1318 S. Day Place, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the University Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born June 2, 1969 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of Christine Hatcher Jones and husband Richard of Covington and the late Curtis Jefferson. Mrs. Moore was a graduate of Virginia Union University in Richmond and was employed as Administration Assistant for Covington High School. She was a member of the Concerned Christian Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. She enjoyed watching and attending school sports. Surviving are her husband, Keith Moore, Sr. of Covington; four children, Meagan Jefferson of Covington; Morgan Jefferson of Roanoke; Sa'Mane Moore and Keith Moore, Jr., both of Covington; two grandchildren, Kinsley Jefferson and Benjamin E. Grimes, both of Covington; Siblings, Patrice Coles of Clifton Forge; Sonya Billups of Vinton; Curtis Jefferson, Jr. and wife Kim and Brian Jefferson and wife Barbara, ...