Obituaries

Eloise McConnell Crowder Hodges, age 87, of Covington, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany in Low Moor.

She was born on January 23, 1937, in Botetourt County, a daughter of the late Ryland and Mary Broughman McConnell.

She was employed at Holiday Inn and the Covington Moose Lodge #610 for many years before her retirement. She attended Grace Brethren Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter; three brothers, Everette McConnell, Kenneth McConnell, and Wayne McConnell; one sister, Norma Johnson; and a sister-in-law, Edna McConnell.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph “Joey” Crowder and his wife, Kelly, of Clifton Forge and Norman “Binky” Crowder of Yorktown; Patty Bryan, whom she thought of as a daughter; one ...

Betty “Patty” McDaniel Breeden, 91, of Covington, died Monday, October 14, 2024 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs.

She was born January 1, 1933, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late George and Gertrude Tincher McDaniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene B. Breeden; and one sister, Doris Dilley.

Patty was the office manager for the Greenbrier Clinic for over 40 years.

Survivors include her son, Ricky Breeden and wife, Sherry of Covington; two grandchildren, Amanda Breeden and Chance (Lindsay) Breeden, all of Covington; four grandchildren, Brynley Breeden, Breanna Breeden, Maebry Breeden, and Brooks Breeden; one brother, James (Addie) McDaniel, all of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service...

Janie Ann Tucker Brookman, 62, of Covington, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her residence.

She was born May 21, 1962, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Harry Eugene “Fudge” Tucker, Sr. and Betty Switzer Tucker Bogar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Lee Paxton and Richard Allen Paxton, Sr.; two grandchildren, Richard Paxton, Jr. and Kendal Paxton; one sister who died in infancy, Bertha Sue Tucker; and one brother, Harry Eugene Tucker, Jr.

Janie loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed camping and fishing.

Survivors include her husband, James Ricky Brookman of Covington; four sisters including, Cathy Walton of Summerville, SC, Myrtle Bailey of Covington, and Evelyn Tucker of Summerville, SC; grandsons, Justin Wayne Bailey of Covington, Tyler Paxton of Texas, and Nevan ...

Briggs Asher-Wyatt Frame, infant son of Brittany Campbell & Travis Frame, baby brother of Cora, fell asleep peacefully before being born on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. 

Arritt Funeral Home is graciously serving the family.

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Angela Feury Morse, age 61, of Covington, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her residence.

Angela was born March 28, 1963, in Greenbrier County, a daughter of the late Ammia Feury and Alice Windon Feury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Feury and Gordon Feury.

Angela was a team lead at Walgreens in White Sulphur Springs for several years. In her spare time, she loved trips to the beach and catching up on her favorite TV shows.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Donnie Morse of Covington; one daughter, Olivia Boggs (Justin Suarez) of Tampa, FL; one son, Tyler Boggs of Washington D.C.; one step-daughter, Allison Ciccone (Jonathan Rishor) of Hampton; two step-grandchildren, Cayden Ciccone and Jonathan Bryant Rishnor, both of Hampton; two brothers, Harvey (Lennie) Feury of Sec...

Sylvia Jean Sheppard Smith Toombs, 87, of Hot Springs, died Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Hot Springs.

Mrs. Toombs was born June 8, 1937, in Covington, a daughter of the late Oscar Thomas Shappard, Sr. and Nellie Mae Eggleston Sheppard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ronald Smith, Sr.; four brothers, Roy Sheppard, Bobby Sheppard, Charles Sheppard and Oscar Thomas “O.T.” Sheppard, Jr.; and three sisters, Shirley Sheppard Lovell, Lucille Rhodenizer and Mary Frances Sheppard.

Surviving is her husband, Ronald Toombs of Covington; one daughter, Kathy Sheets and husband, Wilson, of Staunton; two sons, Ronald Smith and wife Cathy, of Churchville and Roscoe Smith and wife Susie of Gainesville, GA; a step-daughter, Julie Caroll and husband, Michael of Covington; three step-sons, Jason Toomb...

Kathryn Hall Craft, 77, of Clifton Forge, died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at LewisGale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

She was born August 31, 1947, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Roy E. Hall, Sr. and Pauline Breeden Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Ray Craft; a sister, Linda Connor; and two brothers, Eddie Hall and Roy “Pepper” Hall.

Kathryn worked for Smurfit Westrock in Covington, retiring in 2013 after 44 years of service. She was a former member of the Covington Moose Lodge #610.

Survivors include her siblings, Steven E. Hall and his wife, Beverly of Covington, Dorothy Unroe and her husband, Randy, of Iron Gate, and Lee Worley and his wife, Corrine of Waynesboro; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral se...

Jim Kenneth Porterfield, age 75, of Covington, died, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem.

Jim was born March 3, 1949, in Monroe County, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Ethel Clarkson Porterfield and Grover Porterfield; one brother, Dale Porterfield; his sisters, Gail Crosier, Peggy Cook, Carol Webb, and a twin sister Judy Magrum.

Surviving his loss is Jim’s wife, Sue Hepler Porterfield; a son, Brian Porterfield and his wife, Michele of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Caitlyn Austin and her husband, Sam, Hayden and Madison Porterfield of Roanoke; two sisters Margaret Carter of Sweet Springs and Betty Jean Flanigan of Matthews, N.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Jim proudly served in the United States Army, earning Purple Heart and Bronze Star-V...

Patricia Emily Campbell Armentrout, 87, of Staunton and formerly of Covington, died Monday, September 30, 2024 at her residence.

She was born April 8,1937, a daughter of the late Wallace and Ruth Wilson Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby W. Armentrout; a son, Robert W. Armentrout; and two sisters, Velda Farmer and Bessie Wright.

Mrs. Armentrout worked as a CNA in Illinois in her early life and later at Hershey Chocolate of Virginia for many years.

Surviving are her sons, David Armentrout of Staunton and Paul Armentrout of Sycamore, IL; three grandchildren, Austin Armentrout and Alyssa Armentrout, and Samantha Rockwell; two brothers, Berlin (Linda) Campbell of Molena, GA and Garland Campbell of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis Joanne Thompson, longtime resident of Westernport, MD, passed away on September 29, 2024.

Born in Westernport, MD on May 20, 1930, she was the youngest daughter of James and Pearl Blackburn Corbin. She graduated from Bruce High School in 1948. While at Bruce she was proud to be a cheerleader, even donning the white and blue uniform again at her 50th reunion while riding in the Homecoming parade.

On June 4, 1957, Phyllis married James E. Thompson at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Westernport and together they raised their two children. Their union was a testament to true love and partnership for almost 55 years until James’ passing in 2012.

Phyllis was a lifelong educator, touching the lives of hundreds of students from St. Peter’s, Westernport Elementary, Barton, Belair, and other Cumberland schools over her long career. She was most notably...

Leonard Mitchell Andrews, age 84, of Covington, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol Baker Andrews.

Mitchell was born on September 21, 1940 in Natural Well, Virginia to the late Thomas Massie Andrews and the late Hattie Wilson Peters Andrews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Buchanan, his step-mother, Anna “Betty” Watson Andrews, parents-in-law Delmar “Bert” Baker and Emma Plott Baker, and a brother-in-law, Charles “Charlie” Baker.

Mitchell was a 1958 graduate of Covington High School and worked at Westvāco for 49 years before retiring in 2007. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Covington and enjoyed assisting the other church members every fall in their annual production of applebutter. He enjoyed gardening and ...

Patricia Ann Crosier Sparks, 67, of Hardy and formerlly of Waiteville and Covington, died Friday, September 27, 2024 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke.

She was born March 6, 1957, in Monroe County, WV, a daughter of the late Perry Alvin Crosier, Jr. and Phyllis Arthur Crosier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Perry A. and Lucille Crosier, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Russel and Fannie Arthur; and one brother, Jeffrey Lynn Crosier.

Patricia worked as a CNA in the region for many years.

Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Jim Spivey of Covington; numerous nieces and nephews, including Katrina (Jerry) Givens of Covington and Brad Porterfield of Roanoke; and several more great-nieces, nephews, and aunts.