Obituaries

Paula Nester Anglin, 72, of 1115 Cherokee Trail, died, Friday October 22, 2021, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Anglin was born February 4, 1949, in Glace, WV a daughter of the late Paul and Velva Dalton Nester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Glenn Anglin in 2017 and 1 brother Dale Nester. She was a former employee of the Treasurer's office for the City of Covington. Surviving are two daughters Tammie Looney of Covington and Angela Reynolds and husband Chris of Daleville; three grandchildren Austin Looney, Alex Looney, and Stella-Claire Looney all of Covington; three sisters: Denise Waid and Shannon Gilbert, both of White Sulphur Springs, WV, and Judy Hall of Covington; one brother Steve Nester and wife Diane of White Sulphur Springs, WV and a number of nieces and nephews, the family would like to express a special thank you to her caregivers who were like family: Pam Douglas, Leisa Kimberlin, Alice Carroll, Dawn Grimm Burks, Ka...

Clabe "Pops" Hicks, 51, of 515 E. Kline St, died, Saturday October 16, 2021, at his residence. Pops was born March 8, 1970, in Elkton, MD, he was a son of the late William T. and Mary Mullins Hicks. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife Arnetta Irene Hicks of Covington; one daughter Linda Williams and her husband James of Covington; two sons Larry Hicks and Brittany Honeycutt of Covington, Clabe G. Hicks and his wife Monica of Covington; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters Stella Beard of Delaware and Margaret Jones of West Virginia; three brothers Earl Hicks of Vinton, R.C. Hicks and wife Alice of Roanoke, and Stevie Hicks of Chicago, Il, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wish his body has been cremated. A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home. Online condolence can be to arrittfuneralhome.com....

Clabe "Pops" Hicks, 51, of 515 E. Kline St, died, Saturday October 16, 2021, at his residence. Pops was born March 8, 1970, in Elkton, MD, he was a son of the late William T. and Mary Mullins Hicks. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife Arnetta Irene Hicks of Covington; one daughter Linda Williams and her husband James of Covington; two sons Larry Hicks and Brittany Honeycutt of Covington, Clabe G. Hicks and his wife Monica of Covington; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters Stella Beard of Delaware and Margaret Jones of West Virginia; three brothers Earl Hicks of Vinton, R.C. Hicks and wife Alice of Roanoke, and Stevie Hicks of Chicago, Il, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wish his body has been cremated. A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home. Online condolence can be to arrittfuneralhome.com....

Ruby Ardelia Lewis, 71, of 315 N. Alleghany Ave., died, Friday October 15, 2021, in Lewis Gale Montgomery. Mrs. Lewis was born on October 28, 1949, in Covington a daughter of the late Leroy and Matlene Murphy Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Ardelia "Saun" Hunter, a son Carmen Lewis, a granddaughter Tanyell Hunter, two brothers James Hunter and William Hunter. She worked as a Personal Care Assistant for AmeriCare Plus in Clifton Forge, was a member of Wrightsville Baptist Church. She enjoyed talking to her sister Glendora Johnson on the phone everyday and loved her family and traveling with her family. Surviving are two sons Mark Hunter Sr. and fianc Monte Crawford, Philip Lewis Sr.; a daughter Elisa Rogers and husband Van all of Covington, thirteen grandchildren: Tanyell Hunter, Ly'Sha Lewis, Ly'Chelle Lewis Hall and husband Ryan, Philip Lewis Jr. and wife Beth, Troy Helton Jr., Zana Helton, Gavin Hunter and wife Kayla, Mark-ell Hunte...

Malcolm Edward "Sonny" Weade, 51, of 1939 S. Greenlawn Ave., died Sunday October 10, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. He was born January 27, 1970, in Alleghany County, a son of Mary Brooks Barber of Covington and the late Malcolm Estil Weade. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella Weade in 2014, and a brother Micheal Weade in 2017. Sonny was employed by B&D Trucking in Selma. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Kerry Cale Weade of Covington; by his step father, Bill Barber of Covington; His two brothers, Billy Barber of Covington, and Bobby Barber and his wife Amy of Lillington, NC.; Three sisters, Marjorie Weade, Mary Beth Weade , and Mandy Arritt and her husband Jonathan all of Covington; and an number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 16, 2021, at 6 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chap...

Malcolm Edward "Sonny" Weade, 51, of 1939 S. Greenlawn Ave., died Sunday October 10, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. He was born January 27, 1970, in Alleghany County, a son of Mary Brooks Barber of Covington and the late Malcolm Estil Weade. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcella Weade in 2014, and a brother Micheal Weade in 2017. Sonny was employed by B&D Trucking in Selma. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Kerry Cale Weade of Covington; by his step father, Bill Barber of Covington; His two brothers, Billy Barber of Covington, and Bobby Barber and his wife Amy of Lillington, NC.; Three sisters, Marjorie Weade, Mary Beth Weade , and Mandy Arritt and her husband Jonathan all of Covington; and an number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 16, 2021, at 6 PM in the Arritt Funeral...

Butch Crizer Raymond "Butch" Crizer, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 59 years, Wanda, by his side. Mr. Crizer was born April 14, 1943, in Alleghany County a son of the late Raymond Lee and Juanita Hoff Crizer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Thelka Malashevich, a half-sister, Peggy Paxton, two half-brothers Ernie and Dudley Grimes. He attended Christ United Methodist Church. Butch retired from Westvaco after 43 years of service and went on to live a very happy, fulfilling life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, cooking, and traveling making wonderful memories for all who were blessed to know him. Anyone who knew Butch knows that he was the most loving, selfless, enjoyable, fun PawPaw, daddy, and husband a family could ask for and a most loyal friend. Left to treasure his memories are the love of his life wife Wanda, apple of his eye daughter, Mad...

Butch Crizer Raymond "Butch" Crizer, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 59 years, Wanda, by his side. Mr. Crizer was born April 14, 1943, in Alleghany County a son of the late Raymond Lee and Juanita Hoff Crizer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Thelka Malashevich, a half-sister, Peggy Paxton, two half-brothers Ernie and Dudley Grimes. He attended Christ United Methodist Church. Butch retired from Westvaco after 43 years of service and went on to live a very happy, fulfilling life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, cooking, and traveling making wonderful memories for all who were blessed to know him. Anyone who knew Butch knows that he was the most loving, selfless, enjoyable, fun PawPaw, daddy, and husband a family could ask for and a most loyal friend. Left to treasure his memories are the love of his life wife Wanda, apple of his eye daughter, Madon...

Joann Spinner Barber, 67, of 816 S. Alleghany Ave., died, Wednesday October 6, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional in Low Moor. Mrs. Barber was born on July 25, 1954, in Clifton Forge, VA a daughter of the late John and Eloise Green Spinner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Spinner and a brother John Spinner Jr. She was a housekeeper at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. She is survived by three daughters Seleste Barber of Fayetteville, NC, Ja'Chell Vipperman and Carolee Vipperman both of Covington, a son Mason Barber Jr. son in laws William Grasty of Fayetteville, NC and Mekhi Reeves of Covington, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five sisters Loraine Spinner of Covington, Dorrine Robertson of Danville, Joyce Gibson and husband Charles of Columbus, OH, Georgia Fowler of Charlottesville, and Eloise Wiley and husband Steven of Fayetteville, NC, two brothers Thomas Spinner of Columbus, OH and Melvin Spinner of Germany and a nu...

Ricky Lee Hartman, 63, of Callaghan died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Rick was born March 13, 1958 and was adopted as an infant by his parents, the late Bill and Daisy Hartman. He grew up and spent his entire life in the Callaghan area where he attended Callaghan schools taking part in mischief as much as possible. After graduating from high school, Rick enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country as a Sergeant with Company B 23rd Battalion 503 Division Infantry of the 101st Airborne for a tour of duty stationed at Camp Casey, Korea. After returning to the states following his military service, Rick found employment with Alleghany County Schools' maintenance department where he spent the last 40 years serving the students and faculty as the head custodian at Callaghan Elementary School making many memories with no less than three generations of Callaghan kids. He retired after 41 years of service on October 1. In addition to his parents, ...

Sidney Lee Spellman, 95, of 1801 Midland Trail, died, Wednesday October 6, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Spellman was born June 25, 1926, in Alleghany County a son of the late Joseph Edward and Sudie McCullough Spellman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Padgett Spellman, a daughter and son in law Carol Ann and Melvin Fleshman, three sisters Mildred, Lucille, and Shirley, and four brothers Carl, Glenn, Dennis, and Jack. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He had retired from Westrock from the waste treatment plant. He was a mechanic in the army and continued to enjoy it after his service as well as being a wonderful electrician, carpenter, and a jack of all trades. Sid loved to drive and show his 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe. Surviving are his daughter, Diane Behrens and husband John of Ruckersville; two sons Ronald Spellman and Carlos Ann of Blue Ridge, Wayne Spellman and wife Linda of Wa...

Sandra Ardelia "Saun" Hunter, 53 of 345 E. Prospect St. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in Lewis - Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. She was born July 8, 1968, in Covington she was the daughter of Ruby Hunter Lewis of Covington. She was preceded in death by a daughter Tanyell P. Hunter and grandson Ki'ari Wright. Saun loved to travel and being with her loved ones. Surviving other than her mother, is her fianc Albert Mallory of 17 years, a son Gavin Hunter and his wife Kayla,two brothers Mark Hunter( Monte Crawford), Phillip Lewis and two sisters Elisa Rogers and her husband Van and Audra Hill. Two grandchildren Taylin Neison and Maijor Wright, all of Covington, also surviving are host nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. Also, a special friend Nancy Jordan of Covington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday October 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM, in Alleghany Memorial Park with Elder Pete Moore officiating. The family receive their friends on Tuesday from 12...