Obituaries
March 11, 2026
Charlotte
Redmon
Fix
Charlotte Fix Redmon, age 86, of Covington, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence.
She was born, July 8, 1939, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Roy and Myrtle Fix; a son, Kenneth Redmon; two sisters, Phyllis Ridgewell, Loretta Persinger; four brothers-in-law, Harold Ridgewell, Ralph Persinger, Bobby Craghead, Basil King; two daughters-in-law, Peggy Redmon, Lora Redmon; and the father of her children, Chester Redmon.
Following her graduation from Covington High School in 1956, she left Covington going to work for the Pentagon in Washington, DC, working for the navy in a civilian worker role. She returned home to work twenty plus years for the Social Service Administration; after retiring from that position she went to work for Larry Wright at 7-11 also known as Wright’s Convenience Store for several years. She left t...
Arritt Funeral Home
Visitation
3/15/26, 8:00 PM
Service
March 7, 2026
Nancy
Cash
Heck
Nancy Heck Cash, 92, of Covington, received her Heavenly Promotion on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on March 19, 1933 in Fincastle, Nancy moved to Covington with her husband, Rev. William M. Cash and their five children in 1963 for him to pastor Calvary Baptist Church and Moss Run Baptist Church. She served these churches in quiet dedication alongside her husband until his retirement in 1999. She also served as Bookkeeper for Cash Masonry Contractor even after William’s death. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William M. Cash; daughter, Larua Ruth Hinojosa; parents, Howard and Bessie Heck; brothers, Rodney Heck and Donald Heck; sisters, Bettie Looney, Dorothy Crews, Janice Gore; and sister-in-law, Jean Cash.
Nancy is survived by four c...
Visitation
Alleghany Memorial Park
Service
3/14/26, 3:00 PM
March 6, 2026
Ella
Perry
Lucille Weikel
Ella Lucille Weikel Perry, 84, of Staunton, died Friday, March 6, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.
She was born June 28, 1941 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille Robinson Weikel.
Ella spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, quietly devoting herself to raising her family, maintaining a warm and welcoming home, and offering steady, loving support to those around her day after day. That same gentle, caretaking spirit extended to animals—she had a deep and genuine love for them throughout her life.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 61 years, Sharn Perry of Staunton; one son, Steven (Terri) Edwards of Chesterfield two daughters, Leah (Tommy) Musselman of Afton and Dana Romanin (Petri) of Stuarts Draft; seven grandchildren, Rachel Edwards, Thomas (Netta) Musselman, Andrew Musselm...
Arritt Funeral Home
Visitation
3/14/26, 5:00 PM
Arritt Funeral Home
Service
3/14/26, 6:00 PM
March 6, 2026
Teresa
Vance
Cash
Teresa Jane Cash Vance, age 63, of Covington, passed away March 6, 2026, at Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany surrounded by her family.
She was born January 1, 1963 in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late James and Dorothy Cash; and three brothers-in-laws, Junior May, Chip Dimon, Butch Brewster.
Teresa shared 22 loving years of marriage with her husband, Gary Vance, building a life filled with memories, love, and devotion to their family. She was a proud and devoted mother of two sons, Robert Cash (Caitlin) and Dustin Cash (Kellie). She adored her grandchildren Dillon, Savannah, Brady, Gracie, Carper, Quincy, and Dixon, who brought her endless joy. She leaves to mourn her loss as well, her loving sisters Ruby May, Sheila Brewster, and Donna Dimon; two special nieces that she considered daughters, Casey Brewster and Samantha Hubbard; along with...
Arritt Funeral Home
Visitation
3/14/26, 8:00 PM
Service
March 6, 2026
Richard
Smith, Sr.
Charles
Richard Charles Smith, Sr., 84, of Covington, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Alleghany Health and Rehab in Clifton Forge.
He was born August 15, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Charles and Margaret Donohue Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Cohen Smith; a son, Greg Smith; one step-granddaughter, Sarah Berger; and his ex-wife, Barbara Spalding Smith.
Richard was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran who served honorably in the early 1960s, including a tour abroad in Pakistan and a station assignment at McGuire Air Force Base near Wrightstown, New Jersey. Following his military service, he applied his financial expertise as Director of Finance at Raritan Bay Medical Center (formerly known as Raritan Medical Center) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where he contributed to the hospital's operations for several years. In his leisure...
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February 28, 2026
Shirley
Perkins
Rebecca Broughfman
Shirley Rebecca Broughfman Perkins, 85, of Falling Spring, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born April 15, 1940, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Earl Clifton Broughfman, Sr. and Nellie Staton Broughfman.
Shirley worked for many years at the Jane Colby sewing factory. She was happiest outdoors in her garden or in her kitchen, where she was a master baker best known for her famous Orange Creamsicle cake. When she wasn't working in the dirt or baking, she almost always had her nose in a book as she loved to read.
She has now been joined in death with her husband of more than 60 years, Thomas Gilbert Perkins, who passed away in March 2025. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Edward Perkins, Sr.; and her sister, Daisy Broughfman Durham (James...
Arritt Funeral Home
Visitation
3/6/26, 6:00 PM
Arritt Funeral Home
Service
3/6/26, 7:00 PM
February 26, 2026
Judy
Tingler
Johnson
Judy Johnson Tingler, age 82, of Covington, died February 26, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.
She was born November 8, 1943 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late William McDonald Johnson and Dora Oakry Dean Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Johnson and a sister, Jane Harmon.
Judy worked for forty-five years as a bus driver for Alleghany County Public Schools, retiring in 2017 after a long and dedicated career. She loved to bowl and was a longtime member of several local leagues, and in her spare time she enjoyed heading out to Rosie’s in Vinton for good company and conversation. Judy also cherished being outdoors; in her younger years she often worked on the family farm; enjoyed going camping and that love of the open air stayed with her throughout her life. She was a member of Granbery United Methodist...
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February 20, 2026
Charles
Banker
Allen
Charles Allen “Charlie” Banker, age 79, of Covington, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at his residence.
He was born September 19, 1946, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Charles Harrison Banker and Ivy “Susie” Wolfe Banker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Bennie H. Banker.
Charlie worked as a self-employed mason in the area for many years. In his spare time, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, digging for ginseng, and camping. When he wasn’t out in the woods or on the water, you could usually find him browsing a flea market or settled at home watching his favorite TV shows and classic westerns.
Surviving are three sons, Keith (Ashley) Banker of Eagle Rock, Josh Banker of Covington, Eric Banker of Oakwood; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Hiler; two grandsons, E...
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Service
February 17, 2026
William "WF"
Carter, Jr.
Floyd
William “WF” Floyd Carter, Jr., age 64, of Covington, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his residence.
WF was born January 13, 1962, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late William F. “Bill” Carter, Sr. and Martha “Eunice” Baily Carter Quantz; a sister, Janet Melvins; and a brother-in-law, Dale Lowry, Sr.
He will greatly be missed by his wife, Alicia Smith Carter; a son, Josh Carter; a daughter, Whitney Carter; two granddaughters, Jaci Cade and Timber Carter; three sisters, Dolly C. Lowry, Barbara (Bob) Shifflett, Billie Carter, all of Covington; a special cousin, Gary Carter of Covington; his dear mother-in-law, Ethel Smith of Covington; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Prior to his retirement from UPS, William was employed at WestRock in the Power House for many years and retired from t...
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Service
February 9, 2026
Shelby
Goode
Moats
Shelby Moats Goode, 84, of Covington, died Monday, February 9, 2026 at her residence.
She was born April 12, 1941 in Covington, a daughter of the late Julian and Laura Wolfe Moats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny E. Goode in 2014; and a sister, Barbara Cadd.
Shelby worked for many years as a retail clerk at Cato’s and the former Leggett’s department store in Covington.
Surviving is her daughter, Debra (Charley) Morrison of Covington; nieces Christy (Kenny) Gunter of Covington and Pam (Joe) Snead of Garner, NC; and several great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Warren officiating. The family will receive their friends fr...
Arritt Funeral Home
Visitation
2/13/26, 6:00 PM
Arritt Funeral Home
Service
2/13/26, 7:00 PM
February 5, 2026
Janine
McClure
Johnson
Janine Antionette McClure (Johnson), 62, formerly of Covington, passed away in the
comfort of her home in Washington, D.C., on February 5, 2026.
She was born on March 23, 1963, in Covington, VA. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Shirley Umbles and James Tolliver Johnson Sr.; her beloved sister, Deidre
Johnson; her aunts, Regina Mae Johnson (Hunter) and Doris Goode (Umbles); her
uncle, William “Winky” Melvin Johnson; and her late husband, Cecil McClure.
Janine was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. She was cherished for her
joyful spirit, her genuine honesty, and the way her beautiful smile could brighten any
room the moment she entered. Above all, she found her greatest happiness in being
surround...
Pine Street Baptist Church
Visitation
5/2/26, 5:00 PM
Pine Street Baptist Church
Service
5/2/26, 6:00 PM
February 4, 2026
Jeffery
Pritt
Allen "Tucker Man"
Jeffery “Tucker Man” Allen Pritt, 66, of Covington, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke.
He was born July 19, 1959, in Alleghany County, a son of the late George and Claudine Martin Pritt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth “Teny” Stuple and Kathy Carroll.
An avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, Jeff was a former tree climber for many companies around the region. He was a member of Covington Moose Lodge #610.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer (Steven Hale) Pritt; a granddaughter, Kaylee Sparks, all of Bluefield, WV; two brothers, Ricky (Bertha) Pritt and Eddie Pritt, all of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In keeping with his wishes, his body will be cremated.
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