Obituaries

James Arnold Givens, 88, formerly of Covington, died, Tuesday August 19, 2014 at Mechanicsville. He was born March 1, 1929 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, a son of the late Lawrence and Sara Mars Givens. Mr. Givens retired as a truck driver with VDOT. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lucille Wright Given's in 2006; two daughters, Cathy Dunkum and Doris Gail Givens; a grandson, Aaron Chandler and also by one brother and one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Washington of Aylett and Frances Smith and her husband James all of New Kent; two sons, James Gives, Jr. of Richmond and Shawn Givens of Reidsville; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cemetery Information Saturday, August 23, 2014 Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Saturday, August 23, 2014 01:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Frid...

Some people only dream of angels, we held one in our arms! God welcomed Haley Grace Nida into his loving kingdom on August 17, 2014. She was born August 2, 2014, a beautiful black haired blue eyed angel weighing 2 pounds and 8 ounces and measuring 13 inches long. We may never understand why things like this happen, but we must simply trust God's will. Haley is survived by her parents, John L. Nida ,Jr. and Ambra Baldwin Nida, of Covington; her maternal grandparents, James and Linda Baldwin, of Covington; her paternal grandparents, Johnny and Shirley Nida, of Covington; her maternal great grandmother, Thelma McLung, of Rupert, WV; aunts and uncles, Penny and John Murphy, Tucker and Angie Baldwin, Katie and Bob Graham and Lori and Stacey Byer, all of Covington and eight cousins, Laura Kay Via, Anne Marie and William Ruthbun, James Graham, Morgan Graham, Hannah Baldwin, Hayden Baldwin, Seth and Beth Dame and Tiffany Dame The funeral service will be held Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM in th...

Roy North "Buck" Burks, Jr., 73, of 104 Walton Church Lane, Clifton Forge, went home to be with the Lord , Thursday, August 7, 2014 . He was born July 22, 1941 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Roy N. Burks, Sr. and Pearl Robertson Burks. Mr. Burks retired from CSX in 2003 as a Clerk after 42 years of service. He enjoyed singing with the gospel group The Expressions for 24 years and also was a member of The Servants for 15 years. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Brenda Campbell Burks of Clifton Forge; one daughter Renae Grimes and Michael Grimes of Clifton Forge; three brothers, Leonard Watts Burks of Blue Ridge ; Jerry Burks and his wife Dee of Fincastle and Bruce Burks and his wife, Andi of Vemon, VT ; one sister Dreama Jackling of Norfolk ; a sister - in-law, Angie Cash and her husband Steve of Roanoke and several nieces and nephews, including great grand nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, August 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with ...

Marie Hepler Crizer, 92, of 1322 S. David Street died Monday, August 4, 2014, at her home. Mrs. Crizer was born December 25, 1921, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Baxter and Nannie Baker Hepler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers. She was a longtime member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her Husband, Paul L. Crizer, Sr., of Covington; one Son and Daughter-in-law, Paul L. Jr. and Dawn Crizer, of Covington and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. The family will receive their friends at Arritt Funeral Home for one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Cemetery Information Thursday, August 7, 2014 Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Thursday, August 7, 2014 02:00 PM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. ...

Timothy Edward Austin, 58, of 2305 S. Lewis Ave. died Friday, August 1, 2014, at his home. Mr. Austin was born May 16, 1956, in Covington a son of Edward Austin of Covington and Joanne Myers Austin of Covington. He was a retired crane operator with Local 147 , Operating/Engineering Union. Tim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing for all of his life. Surviving in addition to his parents are his Wife, Diana Fox Austin of Covington; his Daughter, Kayla Maynard, of Covington; his Step Mother, Janet Austin of Covington; his Aunt, Mary Austin, of Covington and his beloved Beagle, Duke. In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Charles Lacy Walton, Jr., 74, of 7408 Tucker Road, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 3, 1940 at Wytheville, a son of the late Charles L. Walton, Sr. and Jessie Shue Walton. Mr. Walton retired from the Alleghany County Public Works in the Sanitation Department. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Robert Walton; two sisters, Marie Wright and Iva Jean Hoke and by a great grandson, Jacob Gilbert in 2014. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Millie Louise Tucker Walton of Covington; two sons, Jimmy Walton and his wife, Clara and Chuck Walton and his wife Michele , all of Covington; five daughters, Pearl Bland and her husband Windall of Clifton Forge; Ann Gilbert and her husband Jimmy ; Debbie Walton and her fianc David Ratliff ; Sarah Walton and her fianc Matthew Tucker and Lula Gilbert and her husband Billy, all of Covington; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia Cook ; Mary Jane Phillips and her hu...

Hallie Marie Stull Rose, 95, of Covington ,went peacefully to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 27, 2014. She was the born April 27, 1919 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Cora Bush Stull. Mrs. Rose a devoted Mother and Grandmother. She always enjoyed cooking and loved feeding her family and friends. She was a long time member of Persinger United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Rose in 1994; a daughter, Beverly J. Sampson and son-in-law, Robert B. Sampson, both in 2014 ; twin grandchildren, Richard and Rhonda Sampson; one sister, Gladys Humphreys and two brothers, Kenneth Stull and Melvin Stull. Surviving are her son, Ronald "Ronnie" Rose and his wife Tiney of Covington; grandchildren, Vickie White and her husband, Richard of Waynesboro; Mike Sampson and his wife Beth of Roanoke; Todd Rose of Selma; two step granddaughters, Mendi Ridley and her husband Jason of Beaver, WV, Andrea Shiflett and her hu...

Mary Marshall Martin Arritt, 88, formerly of Covington, died, Monday, July 21, 2014 in Forest, VA. Mrs. Arritt was born June 11, 1926 in Paint Bank, VA, a daughter of the late Fred and Willie Garten Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband H. Lee Arritt Sr. in 1994 two sons Jeffrey Carl Arritt in 1966 and Fred Calvin Arritt in 1986, three brothers Hampton Martin, Haynes Martin, and James Fisher. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and she was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Covington. She is survived by five daughters Karen Hobbs and Randall of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Mary Lee Cabell and Arthur of Concord, VA, Eva Smith and Carl of Lynchburg, Patricia Moore and Charles of Lynchburg, Kathy Humphries and Steve of Covington, one Son H. Lee Arritt Jr. and Donna of Blue Ridge, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two nephews David L. Arritt and Betsy and Chipper Arritt and Linda both of Covington, a niece Michelle Chandler ...

Margie Wolfe Tucker, 94, died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Brian Center Nursing Home in Low Moor. She was a former resident of Ben's Run Road. Mrs. Tucker was born April 12, 1920, at Princeton, WV, a daughter of the late Jacob Hezekiah and Virgie Fridley Wolfe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Kermit R. Tucker, in 1995 and also by one sister, Clara Dawson, and four brothers, Robert Wolfe, Jesse Wolfe, Meldon Wolfe and Seldon "Pat" Wolfe. She had retired from the former Halmode Sewing Plant in Covington and was a cafeteria worker at the former Boiling Springs Elementary School. Margie was a longtime member of Highland Chapel Christian Church. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 PM in Lone Star Cemtery with the Rev. J. B. Broughman officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive their friends for one hour prior to service time Tuesday afternoon at Arritt Funera...

Eden Corinne Johnston, infant daughter of Josh and Shannon Green Johnston of Covington, died, July 16, 2014 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. In addition to her parents, Eden is survived by her two brothers, Aidan age 10 and Braylon age 6; Maternal Grandparents, Mike and Joan Green and Debbie Brumfield , all of Covington; Paternal Grandparents, Tiny Johnston and Sandra Fridley, both of Covington; Maternal Great Grandparents, Fred and Wanda Dunford of Covington and John and Loretta Green of Maryville, TN. A private service will be held at a later time....

Hollie Scott Childs, 93, of 1804 Westwood Dr., died, Sunday June 29, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Childs was born November 14, 1920 in Botetourt County the daughter of the late Robert and Pearl Young Scott. She was also preceded in death by her husband Daniel L. Childs in 2005, three sons Linwood Childs, Dewey Childs, and Dallas Claytor, three brothers, and 1 sister. She was a former owner of the Childs Jewelry Store in Covington and was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons Robert Childs and wife Tatyana and James Childs both of Covington, Ronald Childs and wife Sharon of Blue Ridge, one granddaughter Rhonda Ashworth, one grandson Bryan Childs and wife Susie of Jacksonville, FL, one great granddaughter Hannah Ashworth. The funeral service will be held Wednesday July 2, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Botetourt Co. The family will receive their friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM...

James Brisco Forbes, 89, of 115 Friels Dr. died Friday June 27, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Forbes was born in Rockbridge County the son of the late Jesse and Ida May Plott Forbes. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Wilma Gann Forbes as well as his second wife Mary Fogus Carper Forbes, one daughter Susie Forbes, one sister Virginia Bayne, three brother Charles Forbes, Eugene Forbes, and Russell Forbes, and one granddaughter Nita Bell Forbes. James retired in 1983 after 43 years of service to MeadWestvaco in the Wood Department. Mr. Forbes was also involved with the LOA. He was a very avid outdoorsman and gardener in his spare time. Surviving are five daughters Elva Sollars and husband James of Covington, Carol Stiltner of Grundy, Ruth Nicely and husband Richard of Clifton Forge, Teresa Elam and husband Stanley of Williamsburg, and Donna Pullin and husband Mike of Hot Springs, four sons James William Forbes and wife Ngyen, Jerry Forbes and wife Irene, Delmas Forbes and wife...