Obituaries

Lillian "Ilene" Tucker Smith, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully at her residence Saturday July 30, 2022. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Cliffdale Church of God of Prophecy. She spent many years as a seamstress for Halmode and Jane Colby sewing factories. Mrs. Smith loved a good laugh and to joke with her grandchildren. She loved the Lord and always remained strong in her faith. But, most of all she loved being with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mrs. smith was proceeded in death by her husband the love of her life, Wandell "Toad" Smith; her daughter Norma "Norm" Tucker; her parents McKinley and Della Tucker; a special niece Carol Wright; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one son Charles "Alfred" Smith (Valerie); one daughter Sandy Wright (Timmy); one son in law Lee Tucker; nine grandchildren Robert Smith(Michelle), Tracy Smith(Miranda), Amanda Bailey (Lacy), Ryan Smith (Kayla), Ashley Gillispie (Casey), Derrick Wright,...

Patricia Shifflett Nicely, 83, formerly of 613 Locust St., died, Saturday July 30, 2022, at the Springs Nursing Home in Hot Springs. Mrs. Nicely was born on March 21, 1939, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Everett and Virginia Steele Shifflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by father of her children Wilson E. Nicely; a daughter Tina Nicely; and a brother Robert Shifflett. She was a clerk at Downers Hardware and worked at Western Auto. She loved baking and being with her family. She is survived by three daughters Tamara Payne; Deeann Sizemore (Wayne), and Lori Nicely all of Covington; a special caregiver Lisa Giebner; six grandchildren Jennifer Campbell, Christopher Campbell, Lindsay Sizemore, Adam Simmons, Lucas Paxton, and Logan Robertson; five great grandchildren Caden Paxton, Cross Paxton, Hudson Boguess, Starlet Forbes, and Abby Forbes. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Cedar Hill Cemetery with Donna Nic...

Jerry Thomas "Tom" Harris, 77, of 600 Summit Dr., died, Friday July 22, 2022, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. Mr. Harris was born on February 16, 1945, in Alleghany County a son of the late Roy and Lucille Haynes "Polly" Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters Sarah Harris, Dorothy Keith, and Phyllis Nida and a brother Vernon W. Harris. He served in the United States Army. He was an operator for the former Hercules, Inc. and a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. Surviving are his was of 51 years Barbara Sue Harris of Covington; a son Timmy Harris and wife Tonya of Covington; four grandchildren: Ashlie Crance and husband Tyler of Roanoke, Sierra Wilkerson and husband Paxton, Megan Harris and C.J. Barron of Charleston, WV, and Xander Harris of Covington; a sister Juanita "Pete" Wright; five brothers Norman Harris and wife Mary, Gene Harris and wife Freda, Rodney Harris and wife Pat, Allen Harris all of Covington, and Gar...

Jean Vass Elmore 84, of Covington, died Tuesday July 19, 2022 at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was born August 16, 1937. A graveside service will be held Friday July 22, 2022 at 1:00 PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery....

Jack Lee Powell, 80, of 9709 Rich Patch Rd., Low Moor, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday July 17, 2022. Mr. Powell was born on March 17, 1942, in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Howard and Margaret Phillips Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Ruby Rumpf and Peggy Robinson and a brother Howard (Buddy) Powell Jr. He was an equipment operator at the former Canfield Company and a former member of the Clifton Forge Fire Department. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, hunting, riding horses, going for rides up into the mountains and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Judy Potter Powell; a son Roger Potter and fianc Jennifer Sheppard; two grandson Cole Potter and Ryan Potter; a sister Frances Nicely of Clifton Forge; a brother Bobby Powell of Richmond; a special niece and caregiver Carol Ann Angle and a host of nieces and nephews; sister in laws Barbara Nicely of Missouri and Linda Potter ...

Mellie Louise Walton, 80, of Covington, died, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Walton was born February 18, 1942, in Alleghany County to the late McKinley and Della Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Charles Lacy Walton; two brothers, Haven and Samuel Tucker; a sister Irene Tucker; and a great grandson, Jacob Gilbert. Louise attended Cliffdale Christian Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are her five daughters; Pearl Bland, Ann (Jimmy) Gilbert, Debbie Walton, Sarah Walton and Lula (Billy) Gilbert; two sons, Jimmy and Chuck Walton; Fifteen grandchildren, Jason, Travis, Randy, Brittney, Jimmy Jr, Melissa, Chucky, Courtney, Bryan, Amanda, Cody, Brandon, Jessica, Buck and Chris; Thirty-one great grandchildren; and two sisters, Phoebe (Joe) Albright and Ilene Smith all of Covington; and a number of nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 2:00pm in the...

Betty Jo May Hartsfield Caliguire, 92, died, Sunday July 10, 2022, at The Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Low Moor. Mrs. Caliguire was born on February 12, 1930, in Macksville, WV a daughter of the late Homer Angus and Arvella Harper May. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband William Leo Hartsfield; her second husband John G. Caliguire; a sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann Warner and Charles Jones Warner. She was a faithful and Charter member of the North Fork Baptist Church. She was a registered nurse with the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. She went to the Davis Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Elkins, WV. She was very proud of her title as Registered Nurse and was part of the nurses who wore white shoes, hats, and dresses. She was a very skilled nurse and enjoyed taking care of her patients. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her son Rev. William "Bill" Hartsfield a...

Ronald Curtis Chapman, 59, formerly of 1936 S. Lee St., died, Thursday July 7, 2022, at the University of Virginia University Hospital. Mr. Chapman was born on September 16, 1962, in Alleghany County a son of the late Charles "Chuck" and Josephine Thornton Chapman. He was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and had attended Good New Fellowship Church. At Mt. Carmel he was an usher, served on committees, a member of the Mens Group. While living at Scott Hill he would help with Communion at church services. He was a volunteer at the Food Pantry and was a member and cook at a hunting club. He was 16 years sober. He would house and dog set for friends so they could go traveling especially his friend Rod Winge. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. Surviving are his close friends Danny and Jessie Smith of Covington. A service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial donations in Mr. Chapmans name be made the to South Covingto...

Joseph Isaac "Zeke" Wright, Sr., 75 of 8707 Mill Branch Rd, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Alleghany Health and Rehab. He was born April 22, 1948, in Allegany Co the son of the late Leslie L. Wright and Margie W. Wright other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Louise Wright, a daughter Sherry W. Malcom, also by eight brothers and four sisters. Zeke was the owner and operator of Hammer and Nail Roofing Co for over forty years, he loved to hunt and fish. Surviving is his son Joseph I. Wright, Jr. of Covington, three grandchildren Brandon Jackson" Marissa Selleck", Hunter Malcom, IV and Taylor Malcom all of Covington, two sisters Helen Fitzgerald of Standsville, Agnes Thomas of Grottos, and brother Abraham Wright and his wife Emma of Covington, a son in law Toby Malcom of Covington, also surviving are number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 1:00PM at Lonestar Cemetery, with the David Brown officiating. Th...

Janice Jeffries Janice "Patty" Wilcher Jeffries, 68 of 616 N. Beverly St., died, Saturday July 2, 2022. Mrs. Jeffries was born on August 12, 1953, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Ray Allen and Beulah Caldwell Wilcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons Jamie E. Jeffries, Jason T. Jeffries, and Jody A. Jeffries and a sister Doris Reynolds. She was a CNA for over 30 years at the Brian Center in Fincastle and Alleghany as well as at the Woodlands Health & Rehab Center. She loves working with the elderly. Surviving are a daughter Amanda R. Thompson and John Massie; nine grandsons David Thompson Jr. and Jessica Smith, Austin Thompson and Gina Dawson, Adam Thompson and Mahaley McClung, Ethan Jeffries, Kamron Jeffries, Jody Jeffries Jr., Heath Wade, Bubba Massie, and Caleb Massie; two great grandson Grayson Thompson and Rowen Thompson; two sisters Linda Sartain and husband Bill of Covington and Wanda Merritt of TN; a brother David Caldw...

Kevin Thomas Meadows 50, of Neola, WV. died Friday June 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1971, in Baltimore MD. He was the son of the late Kenneth M Meadows, Sr. and Virginia Rose "Susie" Meadows of Neola, WV. Kevin had been employed by Mullican Lumber Co. in Ronceverte, WV and loved hunting and fishing Surviving other than his mother, he is survived by his brother Kenneth M. Meadows, II and his wife Veronica of White Sulphur, one nieces, Crystal Meadows of Neola, three nephews Kenneth M. Meadows, III., Thadeus Bradonand Hezekiah Brandon all of Lewisburg. a cousin Nikki Meadows bowles of Roanoke and a nephew Kenneth T. Tucker of Morgantown. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be at later date. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va....

Edith Irene Persinger Forbes, 62, of 111 Springwater Dr., died, Monday June 20, 2022, at Lewis Gale Alleghany in Low Moor. Mrs. Forbes was born September 2, 1959, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Beauford H. and Mary Humphries Persinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son David Wayne Persinger and a brother Harold L. Persinger. She was a school bus driver for Alleghany County Public Schools and a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. She loved her kids and grandchildren watching them swim at her pool, she loved cookouts, people, and cracking jokes. Surviving are her husband of 30 years Jerry W. Forbes of Covington; a daughter Amanda Forbes and Scotty Averill; two sons Dusty Forbes and Mackenzie Shinault and Rusty Forbes and wife Laura all of Covington; nine grandchildren: Harley, Haley, Hayden, Caleb, Maddie, Karter, Lyric, Sebastian, and Ashlyn; a sister Virginia Arrington of Covington; two brothers Robert Persinger of Hot Springs and Do...