Obituaries

Clayton Audric Taylor, 87, of 318 West Gilliam Street died Thursday, November 13, 2014, at his home. Mr. Taylor was born January 29, 1927, at Fort Springs, WV, a son of the late Lawrence and Eula Brooks Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Daughter, Bonnie Proffitt, in 2008 and also by two brothers and three sisters. He had retired in 1992 from the Boilerhouse at MeadWestvaco after 43 years of service with the company. He was a veteran of World War II with the U. S. Navy. Surviving are his Wife of 66 years, Wilma Thompson Taylor of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Larry and Susie Taylor of Richmond and Eddie and Sandy Taylor of Covington; his Daughter and Son-in-law, Lisa and Mark Ingram of Powhatan; a Son-in-law, Frank Proffitt, of Covington; seven grandchildren, including a granddaughter and a special care taker, Shelley Johnson and her husband David of Covington; 16 great grandchildren, one great great grandson; one Brother, Clyde Taylor of Ron...

John Lynn Green, age 79, of Maryville slipped away peacefully in his sleep at UT Medical Center. John entered this earthly life on February 15th 1935 and departed to be with his heavenly father on November 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Thurman Green; mother, Pinkie Green Miller, and brother, Ray Lloyd Green and great granddaughter, Eden Corinne Johnston. John leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Loretta F. Green she will miss him every day until they meet again in heaven. John also has 3 sons and one daughter, Mike and wife Joan of Covington, VA., Doug and wife Yvonne of Jackson, MO., Tim and wife Amy of Covington, VA, Terry and Carl Young of Maryville, TN. John also has one surviving sister Mary Martin of Lafayette, IN., 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and devoted Christian. He loved the Lord Jesus and spent a life in service to Him, serving as a deacon at Temple Baptist and Faith Baptist in Covington;...

Kenny Edward Goode, 76, of 705 Dolly Ann Drive, died, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1938 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Herbert N. and Louise Sellers Goode. Mr. Goode served his county with the U. S. Army from 1956- 1959. He retired in 2003 from MeadWestvaco as a mechanic with 44 years of service. Mr. Goode loved to hunt and fish. He always enjoyed working in the vegetable garden and also the flowers in his yard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in by two brothers-t in-law, Tim Hilton and George Lee and also by one sister-in-law, Barbara Cadd. Surviving are his wife of 54 years , Shelby Joan Moats Goode of Covington; one daughter, Debra Morrison and her husband Charley of Iron Gate; five sisters, Charlotte Hilton of Summersville, SC; Patty Burchette and her husband Ryland; Gail Tucker and her husband Burwin"Dunnie" all of Covington; Sandra "Peanut" Lee of Huntsville, AL and Cheryl Boguess and her husband of Clifton Forge; three br...

Dorothy Kemper Wolfe, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Low Moor. She was born October 10, 1928 in Alleghany County, the daughter of the late Pius and Sadie Paxton Kemper. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Claude Wolfe in 1976; two brothers, Melvin Kemper and Radford Kemper; one sister Francis Quinn and one niece Carol Blackmon. Surviving are her daughter and son - in-law, Gail and Dennis Harmon of Covington; three grandsons, Robert Harmon and wife of Covington, GA; Tyler Harmon of Detroit and Layne Harmon of Covington, VA; six grandchildren, Madison Harmon of Covington, VA; Jayden Harmon; Ava-Layne Harmon; Lucas Newman and Charity Newman, all of Covington, GA. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 2:00 at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. The family will receive their friends form 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM Saturda...

Rebecca Lynn Plymale Horne, 62, of 1328 Forester Road, Clifton Forge, died, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was born October 9, 1952 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Richmond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Plymale and also her husband, Dewayne Curtis Horne. Rebecca was employed a stocking clerk with Goodwill Industries. She was a member of the Persinger Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter Cassandra Plymale of Clifton Forge; grandson, Benjamin Fridley of Clifton Forge; two sisters, Patricia Woolwine of Roanoke and Deborah Pymale of Clifton Forge; three nieces, Amanda Woolwine ; Tabitha Plymale and Misty Spradlin, all of Roanoke and one nephew, Lantier Plymale of Covington. In keeping with her wishes , he body has been cremated. The memorial service will be held Saturday evening at the family residence Saturday in Clifton Forge....

Steven Eugene Arritt, 63, of Richmond, VA, died, Monday November 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1951 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Reginald G. "Reggie" and Eula Heintz Arritt. Steven was a member of the Covington High School Class of 1970. He graduated from James Madison University in 1974. He was employed as an Accountant with Chesterfield County. Surviving are his son, Scott Arritt and Alica Adcox of Charlotte, NC; his daughter, Samantha Arritt and Zachary Palumbos of Aberdeen, NC; one brother, Frank Arritt of Clifton Forge; two sisters, Lynn Hemp and her husband Ed and Mary Kay Guth and her husband Mike, all of Covington; a special uncle, Raymond Arritt of Richmond and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Fleenor officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive their friends Thursday from 12:30 ...

William Henry Moody, 73, of Covington died Saturday, November 1, 2014, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Moody was born April 12, 1941, a Son of the late H.F. and Sallie Carter Moody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant Son, William Francis Moody. He had retired in 2012 as the owner of Moody Homes, Inc. in Covington and had served as Chairman of the Board of the American Manufactured Housing Association. Bill was a former member of the Board of Directors and a Past President of the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and a former member of the Board of Directors of the State Bank of the Alleghanies. He was a member of Covington Lodge #171, AF & AM, Clifton Forge Shrine Club, Covington Kiwanis Club, Covington Lodge #610, Loyal Order of Moose and the South Covington United Methodist Church. Surviving are his Wife of 55 years, Katie Caldwell Moody, of Covington; two Sons, Todd Moody of Covington and Mark Moody and his Wife, Miriam, o...

John Lawrence Rodenizer, 66, 413 W. Prospect Street, died, Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 30, 1947 in Covington, a son of the late Charles J. and Myrtle Lytle Rodenizer. Lawrence was a self employed Dry Wall Contractor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Surviving are a son, Curtis W. Rodenizer and his wife Chris of Maryland; one grandson, Aaron Rodenizer of Maryland; one brother, Wayne Rodenizer and his wife Gwen of Hot Springs; a brother-in law and care taker, Emmett Simmons of Covington; several nieces and nephews, including Carl and Teresa Simmons of Covington and Kathy and Shane Mentz; Teresa K. and Billy Gibson, all of Covington and Randy and Kim Simmons of Vinton; one great nephew, Harry Lee Simmons of Covington. His body has been cremated. The memorial service will be held Saturday November 15, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the First Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating....

Bobbie Joe Tucker, 77, of 820 Oneida Trail, died, Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. He was born January 4, 1937, in Covington a son of the late Ellis Coleman and Kathleen Fridley Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ellis Tucker, Jr, and two sisters, Louise Bland and Polly Rose. Mr. Tucker retired in 1999 as a foreman in the Beater Room after 43 years of service at MeadWestvaco. He was a member of South Covington United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Jean Miller Tucker, of Covington and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday October 23, 2014, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Church Cole officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends attending the service. The family will receive their friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM at the Arritt Funeral Home. Those attending the service sho...

Mrs. Judith "Judy" Martin of Covington, Virginia, died Sunday, October 19, 2014, at her residence after an extended illness. She was the wife of John Edward Martin, III. The first daughter of Joyce Gore Mann and the late Robert Leon Mann, Judith was born in Talcott, WV on October 1, 1949. Judith was a graduate of Talcott High School and Highland Beauty Academy. A retired cosmetologist and faithful community servant, Mrs. Martin was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church where she was a Trustee, usher and member of the Willing Workers choir. Three daughters survive to rejoice and mourn "Momma"; Candice (Howard) Jackson of Greensboro, NC; Cheri Martin and Casi (Christopher) Staton all of Covington, VA; three granddaughters, Haven, Caris and Corinne and one grandson, Lil Mann aka "Manny", her beloved Yorkshire Terrier; in addition to her husband and mother. Eleven brothers and sisters remain to cherish memories of "Jupie"; Robert Mann of Covington, VA; Jerry Mann, Michael (Amy) Mann and ...

Robert Watkins Armentrout, 58, of 137 Union Church Rd., died, Friday, October 17, 2014 at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. He was born April 9, 1956, in Chicago, IL, a son of the Patricia Campbell Armentrout of Staunton and the late Bobby W. Armentrout. Robert was an employee at the Hershey Chocolate Factory in Stuarts Draft. He was avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, was a fan of the Chicago White Sox and enjoyed going to games. He also enjoyed gardening in his spare time. Surviving in addition to his Mother, are two brothers, David W. Armentrout and his wife, Ann, of Staunton and Paul Armentrout and his wife, Jackie, of Sycamore, Ill., two aunts Velda Farmer of Stuarts Draft and Lula Brown of Covington, two uncles Berlin Campbell of Molena, GA and Garland Campbell of Covington and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 2:00PM in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Covington with the Rev. Dan Wine officiating. The family will gath...

James Rodney Bowling, 72 of 6400 Rich Patch Rd., died, Wednesday October 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1942 in Huddleston, VA the son of the late Jesse and Ella Estelle Johnson Bowling. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers John Martin Jr. and Gerald Bowling, a second mother Inez M. Craft, and his beloved dog Teddi. James served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and enjoyed going fishing with Judy to Lake Anna and Bugs Island. When he wasn't outside, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching NASCAR. To those who worked with him, he was known as "Clutch", but to his grandchildren he answered to "Paw Paw James". Surviving are his life partner of 35 years, Judith C. Persinger of Covington, two sons; James Bowling Jr. and wife Jesse of Christiansburg, and Chad E. Bowling and wife Michelle of Covington; one step son, Chris Persinger and wife Jamie of Covington; fou...