Obituaries

Ronald Edison Stinnett, 67 of, 537 E. Kline St., died, Saturday September 4, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Stinnett was born February 20, 1954, in Alleghany County a son of the late George E. Sr. and Frances Hanshaw Stinnett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Deborah Bush Stinnett. He worked at Hercules Inc. until they closed and was an employee at Burke Parsons Bowlby for 20 plus years. he was an avid outdoorsman who also loved the University of Virginia, Atlanta Braves, and the Miami Dolphins. He is survived by a daughter, Deena Rothwell and husband Eric of Troutville; a son, Chris Stinnett and wife Aleya of Roanoke; four grandchildren: Colton Stinnett and Reid Stinnett of Roanoke and Aidan Rothwell and Riley Rothwell of Troutville; two sisters, Patricia Woodson and Sheila Hicks; one brother, George Stinnett Jr. and wife Cindee; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday September 11, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arr...

Luis Mariano Martinez, Jr.59, of Paint Bank died Saturday September 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1962, in Havana Cuba, to the late Luis M. Martinez, Sr. and Isabel Ruiz Martinez. Luis was a self-employed contractor for many years. Surviving his daughter Elizabeth Davidson of Howell NJ. son Zachary Loria of Neptune NJ. and one sister Isabelle Martinez of Charleston SC., one brother Mariano Martinez of Bridgewater NJ. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be held at later date in New Jersey. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home in Covington....

Mary Kathleen Weiss Carter, 81, of Dunlap Creek Rd., died, August 27, 2021, at Charleston General Hospital in Charleston, WV. Ms. Carter was born February 5, 1940, in Princeton, WV, a daughter of the late Haven and Gladys Richmond Weiss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. She had worked at Hanover Shoes, as a seamstress for Halmode, Inc, and of most recent as a cook at Alleghany Manor. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing, doing word search puzzles, and her family. She enjoyed talking on the phone and she would always say she loved you when you called. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in- law; Kathy and Keith Scruggs and Lois and Reggie Hayslett, a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Kim Carter; six grandchildren, Jeremy Carey and wife Joan, Erin Carter, Tonya Fowler and husband Quentin, Taylor Carter and wife Taylor, Zac Carter and wife Tay...

Mary Kathleen Weiss Carter, 81, of Dunlap Creek Rd., died, August 27, 2021, at Charleston General Hospital in Charleston, WV. Ms. Carter was born February 5, 1940, in Princeton, WV, a daughter of the late Haven and Gladys Richmond Weiss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. She had worked at Hanover Shoes, as a seamstress for Halmode, Inc, and of most recent as a cook at Alleghany Manor. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing, doing word search puzzles, and her family. She enjoyed talking on the phone and she would always say she loved you when you called. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her two daughters and sons-in- law; Kathy and Keith Scruggs and Lois and Reggie Hayslett, a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Kim Carter; six grandchildren, Jeremy Carey and wife Joan, Erin Carter, Tonya Fowler and husband Quentin, Taylor Carter and wife Taylor, Zac Carter and wife Taylor, and...

Louise Burns Allen, 92, formerly of Covington, died, Thursday August 26, 2021, at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mt. Vernon, OH. Mrs. Allen was born February 20, 1929, on Big Ridge in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Willie Denzil Burns and Mildred Smith Burns Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband William Sleasman, her second husband Rene Perrin, and her third husband Bertram Allen, two brothers Bernard Burns and Joe Newman, and a sister Mary Frances Stinespring. She was a graduate of Kentucky Christian College and was active in Christian Churches all of her life. She loved to play bridge at the senior center and activities were an important part of her life at the Ohio Eastern Star Home. She is survived by a daughter Debra Nauman and husband Randy of Mt. Vernon, OH, a son William Sleasman and wife Deborah of Chesapeake, six grandchildren Eric Nauman and wife Lyndsay, Allison Proffitt and husband Adam, Shari Groves, Dawn Boone and husband ...

Virginia Carol Whiting, 80, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Alleghany Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. She was born December 7, 1940, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late James L. Whiting, Sr. and Carrie Caldwell Whiting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Whiting. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Boiling Spring Senior Center. Surviving are two Sisters, Frances Bush of Covington and Gwendolyn Carwile of Lynchburg; three Brothers, Garland (Wanda) Whiting of Covington, Frederick (Margaret) Whiting of Clifton Forge and James L. Whiting, Jr., of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Dean Bowser officiating. The family suggests that donation in Carol's name be made to the Alzheimer's Association; PO Box 96011; Washington, DC 20090-6011. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ...

Leon Eugene Hoke, Jr. of Clifton Forge, 68, died peacefully in the early evening of 26 August after a brief illness. Known as “Junior” to his family and his many friends, he leaves behind his beloved wife, Rhonda Underwood Hoke; his son Harry Hoke and his partner, Julie, of Wytheville, VA; his son Gary A. Hoke, of Covington; his son Jacob Hoke and his wife, Sara, of Covington; and his daughter Vicky Donahue and her husband, Shannon, of Covington; his step-daughter, Kelly Maloney and her husband Jason of Covington; and his 10 grandchildren: Justin Hoke, Jordan Hoke, Tanner Hoke, Teagan Hoke, Treye Bailey, Brooklynn Bailey, Allyson Bailey, Justice Maloney, Mason Maloney and Maddox Maloney. He also leaves 4 great-grandchildren: Braxton, Remliee, Cayden and Aribella and two brothers, Mike Hoke of Covington and Billy Hoke, of Covington. He was born in Covington, the son of the late Daisy Caldwell Hoke and the late Leon Eugene Hoke. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Jerem...

Leon Eugene Hoke, Jr. of Clifton Forge, 68, died peacefully in the early evening of 26 August after a brief illness. Known as "Junior" to his family and his many friends, he leaves behind his beloved wife, Rhonda Underwood Hoke; his son Harry Hoke and his partner, Julie, of Wytheville, VA; his son Gary A. Hoke, of Covington; his son Jacob Hoke and his wife, Sara, of Covington; and his daughter Vicky Donahue and her husband, Shannon, of Covington; his step-daughter, Kelly Maloney and her husband Jason of Covington; and his 10 grandchildren: Justin Hoke, Jordan Hoke, Tanner Hoke, Teagan Hoke, Treye Bailey, Brooklynn Bailey, Allyson Bailey, Justice Maloney, Mason Maloney and Maddox Maloney. He also leaves 4 great-grandchildren: Braxton, Remliee, Cayden and Aribella and two brothers, Mike Hoke of Covington and Billy Hoke, of Covington. He was born in Covington, the son of the late Daisy Caldwell Hoke and the late Leon Eugene Hoke. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Jeremy Ma...

Maurice Harris, 62, of Penhook, Virginia, died Monday, August 23, 2021, in Lynchburg. Mr. Harris was born July 31,1959, in Manassas a son of Willis W. Harris and the late Rebecca Ann Reid. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a lineman for a cable company. He enjoyed working on the farm and cutting grass. He enjoyed watching the Raiders, Lakers and the Harlem Globetrotters. He loved spoiling his grandkids. Surviving in addition to his Father are his Wife, Teresa Durham Harris, of Penhook; his Daughter, Spring Wronski; two Sons, Curtis Dale Davis, Jr., and his Wife, Angela, and Jamal; three grandchildren, Aiden, Alexis and Whitley; five Brothers, Calvin Reid, James Harris, Michael Reid, Tony Reid and Willie Barbour; four Sisters, Patricia Harris, Janet Vincent and her husband, Michael, Felicia Barbour and her husband, Rev. Glen Barbour, and Christina Harris; one great-aunt, Patricia Branch, aunts and uncle Edna Harris, Doris Mason, and Bobby Harris; his sister-in-law, Elisa Landwe...

Virginia Bailey Kitt, 71, of 5810 Rich Patch Rd., died, Monday August 23, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Kitt was born August 5, 1950, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late James Lacy and Nora Persinger Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brother Berland "Doc" Bailey, Alfred Bailey, Arnold Bailey, and Robert "Babe" Bailey. She was a member of the Mountain Valley United Methodist Church as well as a homemaker. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her husband Samuel Kitt, a daughter Wanda Brookman and Omar Garcia all of Covington, a son James L. Arrington of SC, six grandchildren Amanda Tucker and Charlie Smith, Dustin Tucker and his wife Linda, Breanna Brookman, Cheyenne Brookman, Dethany Shafer and her husband Michael and Michael Gracia, eight great grandchildren Lily Tucker, Jennifer Tucker, Tanner Wilson, William Tucker, Emma Smith, Serenity Waid, Michael Garcia, Lexi Gracia and Luke Gracia, five sisters Nadine Tuc...

Virginia Bailey Kitt, 71, of 5810 Rich Patch Rd., died, Monday August 23, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Kitt was born August 5, 1950, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late James Lacy and Nora Persinger Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brother Berland "Doc" Bailey, Alfred Bailey, Arnold Bailey, and Robert "Babe" Bailey. She was a member of the Mountain Valley United Methodist Church as well as a homemaker. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her husband Samuel Kitt, a daughter Wanda Brookman and Omar Garcia all of Covington, a son James L. Arrington of SC, six grandchildren Amanda Tucker and Charlie Smith, Dustin Tucker and his wife Linda, Breanna Brookman, Cheyenne Brookman, Dethany Shafer and her husband Michael and Michael Gracia, eight great grandchildren Lily Tucker, Jennifer Tucker, Tanner Wilson, William Tucker, Emma Smith, Serenity Waid, Michael Garcia, Lexi Gracia and Luke Gracia, five sisters Nadine Tuc...

Thomas Lynn Neal, 73, of Falling Spring, passed away, Thursday August 12, 2021, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, surrounded by his family. Mr. Neal was born January 5, 1948, in Fort George G. Meade, MD son of the late Lenual Cole Neal and Mildred Elizabeth North Neal. He had served in the United States Army, was an officer in the Army reserves, and was retired from MeadWestvaco. Tom graduated Magna Cum Laude from Roanoke College with a Bachelor of Arts on May 6th, 2000. He was a novelist who loved playing music, painting, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a loving husband, ‘Daddy' and ‘Papa'. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Bonnie Smith Neal of Falling Spring; a daughter and two sons. Daughter and son in law Jennifer Neal Carver and John of Louisa, VA; son and daughter in law Donovan Scott Neal and Maryanne of State College, PA: son and daughter in law Jason Wesley Neal and Diana of Starkville, MS, and his beloved doggie daughter Morgan Le Fey;...