Obituaries

Sharon “Na” Renee Douglas Hoke, 43 of Covington, VA passed away on Monday June 5, 2023.

She was born January 17, 1980, at Alleghany Regional Hospital to Shawn “Doug” Douglas and Zettie “Kitten” Jennings both of Covington.

Sharon was a loving, unselfish person who loved her children, grandchildren, family, and friends with all her heart. She was a graduate from Covington High School. She enjoyed crafting and antiquing.

She was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents Norman Lionel & Grace Bush Douglas; maternal grandparents Kenneth Dewey & Rowena Gann Tucker; uncle Barry Douglas; Vaughn Douglas & aunt Martha Douglas.

She is survived by her father Shawn “Doug” Douglas of Covington; mother Zettie “Kitten” Jennings and stepfather James of Covington; daughter Ashton Hoke, fiancé Zach Stidom and their daughter Maddison Stidom of Frankford ,WVA; son Colton Hoke, fiancé Kiersten Hicks and their daughter Oaklee Hoke of ...

John Berkeley Ferguson, 77, of 2316 S. Grass Ave., died, May 31, 2023, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor.

Mr. Ferguson was born on May 31, 1946, in Covington, a son of the late Harry and Phoebe Walton Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Ruth Ferguson in August of 2022, and a brother.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

Surviving are his six children; Jules J. Carcanague of CA, Monica Carcanague of NJ, Jim Carcanague and wife Amanda of NJ, Eric Ferguson and wife Christina of Covington, John M. Ferguson and wife Marie of NJ, and Tonja Ferguson of NV; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three sisters; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a later date.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

Thelma Jane Black Falls, 85, of 115 S. Marion Ave., passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023, at the Highland House in Clifton Forge.

Mrs. Falls was born on March 23, 1938, in Pocahontas County, WV. a daughter of the late Lake and Olive Gaylor Dreppered. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Calvin E. Falls in 2003; two infant sons; two sisters; and a brother.

Surviving are her two sons, Nelson Falls and Jeff Falls; two grandchildren, Vanessa Higgins, and Brittany Falls; four great grandchildren; a sister Betty Munsey and husband Tony all of Covington and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday June 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.

The interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 1:00 PM until service time at Arritt Funeral Home.

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Richard Columbus Jones, Jr., 73, of 408 S. Marion Ave., passed away, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Jones was born February 13, 1950, in Clifton Forge; he was the son of Geraldine Brown Jones of Covington and the late Richard C. Jones, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Marvin Jones in 2023 and a stepdaughter Dionne Moore in 2014.

Richard retired from Alleghany Regional Hospital after 35 years of service.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Christine Hatcher Jefferson Jones of Covington; a son, Keeno Jones of Covington; four step daughters, Patrice Jefferson, Sonya Billup, Stephania Hunter and husband Roger all of Clifton Forge, and Gena Jefferson of Roanoke; three step sons, Curtis Jefferson and wife Kim, Brian Jefferson and wife Barbara all of Covington, and M...

Martel Alexander Jordan, 33, of Roanoke, VA passed away unexpectedly on May 15th, 2023. He was born April 16, 1990 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital to Prenetha Jordan and Jerome Kelly.

He was a former student of Alleghany County High School. He received his GED in November of 2010. Upon entering the work field, he performed security detail in the entertainment industry and worked as independent contractor installing home appliances. Martel was baptized at Slate Hill Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Harold G. Preston.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Linda M. Jordan. Those left to cherish his memory are: his mother Prenetha Jordan and stepfather Bobby Walker of Roanoke, VA; his father Jerome Kelly of Lewisburg, WV; an Extended Mother Louise Washington from Covington, VA.; his fiancé Courtney Marshall, his children Ki...

Mrs. Audrey Elizabeth Mack, 96 years old, earned her wings as she transitioned peacefully at her residence, 1169 S. Lincoln Avenue, Covington, Virginia, on Friday, May 12, 2023 with her son by her bedside. She was born on December 18, 1926 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Ms. Virginia Hayes.

Mrs. Mack was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mr. Lawrence Mack, her son Roland Switzerland Mack, Sr., her daughter Mrs. Marjorie Dethenia Brown and her granddaughter Ms. Shante Mack.

Mrs. Mack was baptized at an early age at Pine Street Baptist Church where she was an active member until her death. She loved singing in the Senior Choir and the Combined Choirs, she was a member of the Loyal Daughters Ministry and participated in other auxiliaries in the church.

She received her education at the former Watson High School....

Linda Carpenter Hippert, 82, of Covington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Brian Center in Low Moor, Virginia.

Mrs. Hippert was born on June 23, 1940 in Highland County, Virginia. She was the oldest daughter of the late Lawrence Eugene and Mildred Taylor Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Carpenter Lipes and Frances Carpenter Nicely.

Linda was a resident of Covington most of her life. She attended Covington High School and was of the Methodist faith. Linda was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister throughout her life. During early adulthood, she was known to many as “Speedy” while working as a waitress at several local eating establishments, including M.H. Fishman’s Company, Buddy and Sonny’s Drive-In and the Northside Restaurant in Covington. She spent most of her life ...

Martha Jane Hyler Rutter, 59, of 561 Roxbury St., Clifton Forge, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Rutter was born July 27, 1963 in Alleghany County. She was the daughter of the late Len F. Hyler and Judith Teaford Hyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard T. Rutter, and a sister, Judith “Penny” Hyler.

Martha worked for over 30 years at the Woodland Health & Rehabilitation Center as the activities director. When not at work, she loved spending time with her family.

Surviving are two sons, Raymond Workman and his wife, Kaylia of Clifton Forge and James Workman and his wife, Angel of Covington; five grandchildren, Xavier Workman, Kayden Workman, Kendal Workman, Xavier Reid and Draven Lucas; two sisters, Frances Dodd of Clifton Forge and Kathy Loan and her husban...

Joseph Michael Herrmann, 76, of 5401 Johnson Creek Rd., died, Thursday April 27, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Herrmann was born August 12, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Earl Herrmann and Evelyn Herrmann, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Ballard Herrmann in 2020.

Joe served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam, and later retired with the United States Navy for over 20 years. He was a past commander of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are his daughter, Tracey Rivezzo of New York;  two step daughters, Debra Loisel and her husband Todd of Covington, Jacqueline Pinkny of Bryans Road, MD; a step son, James Robinson, Jr. and wife Tammy of GA; ten grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother; Gilbert Herrmann and s...

Daniel Burns Campbell Jr., 74, of 4018 Indian Draft Rd., passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Campbell was born on January 12, 1949, in Savannah, GA, a son of the late Daniel B. Campbell Sr. and Levita Willis Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half sister Billie Beech.

Daniel worked for H & M Electric as an electrician. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his dog, gardening, and watching Western movies.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Vance Campbell, of Covington; a son, Daniel B. Campbell, III of Johnson City, TN; two granddaughters, Liberty Nolan of Covington and Destiny Nolan of Hot Springs; and a grandson, Daniel B. Campbell, IV of Johnson City, TN.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been crema...

Todd Neal Campbell, 60, of Covington, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023.

Mr. Campbell was born on October 23, 1962, in Covington, a son of Ronald B. Campbell Sr. and Phyllis Kersey Campbell of Covington.

He was the owner of Advantage Cleaning Services and was a member of the Edgemont ARP Church. He was a 1981 graduate of Alleghany High School. A star athlete in basketball, baseball, and football, where he was an all-state running back in 1980. Todd was an avid golfer and a former member of The Homestead Cascades and the Alleghany Country Club. He was an avid North Carolina Tar Heel fan. Todd was a people person and especially enjoyed meeting new people.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Ron Ca...

Larry Alan Treynor, 72, of Covington, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Treynor was born May 30, 1950, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Emmett and Violet Arrington Treynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Treynor.

Larry served his country in the Virginia National Guard for several years. He retired from Garten Trucking as an inspector and was previously employed at the former Hercules and Garten Ford. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge #1065, Covington Moose Lodge 610, and a lifetime member of the Dunlap Fire and Rescue Squad. He was an avid UVA, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Redskins fan.

Survivors include his wife, Ducky Treynor; two daughters, Stephanie Treynor Carter and Kelly Caldwell and husband Nolan; grandchildren, Alivia Morgan, Kole Cald...