Obituaries

Virgil Lee Lewis, Jr,. 75, of Covington died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Lewis was born July 30, 1946, in Alleghany County a son of the late Virgil L. Lewis,Sr. and Helen Payne Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Persinger Lewis, in 2007. Virgil was retired from Westrock as a mechanic. He was owner and operator of Hilltop Wood products and attended many of the local churches in the area. Surviving are two sons, Virgil Lee Lewis, III, and Christopher Lewis, both of Covington; three grandchildren, Decker Lewis, Tyler Lewis and Chloe Lewis, all of Covington; one brother, Otis Lewis of Cincinnati Oh.; one sister, Pat Posey, of Covington, and number of nieces and nephews A funeral service will be held Friday, August 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral home Chapel. The internment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends one hour before the service. Arrangements are bei...

Virgil Lee Lewis, Jr,. 75, of Covington died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Lewis was born July 30, 1946, in Alleghany County a son of the late Virgil L. Lewis,Sr. and Helen Payne Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Persinger Lewis, in 2007. Virgil was retired from Westrock as a mechanic. He was owner and operator of Hilltop Wood products and attended many of the local churches in the area. Surviving are two sons, Virgil Lee Lewis, III, and Christopher Lewis, both of Covington; three grandchildren, Decker Lewis, Tyler Lewis and Chloe Lewis, all of Covington; one brother, Otis Lewis of Cincinnati Oh.; one sister, Pat Posey, of Covington, and number of nieces and nephews A funeral service will be held Friday, August 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral home Chapel. The internment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends one hour before the service. Arrangements are being handled by ...

Edward Harris Johnson, 69, of Covington, died, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born May 8, 1952, in Covington a son of the late Edward S. Johnson and Lucy Mae Crawford Johnson, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Johnson, one brother, Calvin Johnson, and a nephew, Timmy Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the United State Marine Corp. Surviving are his Daughter, Alinis Standard, of KS; five sisters, Amelia Johnson, Melissa Johnson, and Phyllis Johnson all of Covington and Diane Johnson and Glenda Johnson of Roanoke; and three brothers, Dwayne Johnson, James Johnson, and Russell Johnson all Covington and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A service will be held at later date....

Hallie Miller Dressler, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 5, 2021. She was born in Covington on July 5, 1928, a daughter of the late James W. and Bonnie Baker Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband E. C. "Doodlebug" Dressler in 2008; one son, Dusty Lowen in 1996; a stepson, Sammy Dressler; brothers, Harry Miller, Earl Miller, and Gerald Miller. Hallie was a graduate of Covington High School and had retired from Hercules, Inc. and AET, Inc. She was a member of the McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church and also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1033 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Pat Lowen Bowling and Aubrey and Cindee Lowen Stinnett and George, both of Covington; grandchildren, Scott Daily and wife Tanya of Covington, Amy Stinnett Bunch and husband Delton, of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Sierra Daily Stanfield and husband Luke of Richmond, and William Joshua Daily of Covington; a step-daught...

Gary Lynn Campbell, 70, of Clifton Forge died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Alleghany Health & Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. Mr. Campbell was born September 21, 1950, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Harvey and Nellie Armentrout Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Campbell, Danny Campbell and James Campbell and five sisters, Ellen Tucker, Jane Pierce, Patsy Campbell, Thressa Tucker and Isabelle Andrews. Gary loved to hunt and fish and listen to older folks tell stories. Surviving are his Brother, Larry "Mop" Campbell and his wife, Linda, of Covington and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Gary Lynn Campbell, 70, of Clifton Forge died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Alleghany Health & Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. Mr. Campbell was born September 21, 1950, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Harvey and Nellie Armentrout Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Campbell, Danny Campbell and James Campbell and five sisters, Ellen Tucker, Jane Pierce, Patsy Campbell, Thressa Tucker and Isabelle Andrews. Gary loved to hunt and fish and listen to older folks tell stories. Surviving are his Brother, Larry "Mop" Campbell and his wife, Linda, of Covington and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Christopher Allen Hazen, 58, of 106 Minuet Drive died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hazen was born January 12, 1963, in Roanoke a son of Joyce Kersey Hazen of Covington and the late William F. Hazen. He was employed as a sub-contractor for Southern Erectors. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Washington Football team and the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Surviving in addition to his mother are his Daughter and Son-in-law, Brandi and Trenton Cunningham, his granddaughter, Alleigh Kelly, two grandsons, Benjamin Cunningham and Bellamy Cunningham, all of Gordo, AL; his Sister, Lisa Bush and her husband, David, of Troutville; his Brother, Mike Hazen, of Covington and one nephew, Chad Bostic, of Roanoke. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, August 9, 2021, at 9:00 AM in Alleghany Memorial Park. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Information Monday, August 9, 2021 12:33 AM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 W...

Christine Paxton Kimberlin, 99, formerly of Covington, died, Saturday July 31, 2021, in the Paramount Senior Living in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Kimberlin was born March 28, 1922, in Selma a daughter of the late Dewey Lee Paxton Sr. and Nina Devore Reed Paxton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Sullivan Kimberlin Sr., a daughter Barbara Ann Raphael and a son Arthur "Butch" Kimberlin Jr. She was a homemaker and loved to crochet, reunions, rides in the mountains, rock hunting, Antique stores, grandbabies, and cheap jewelry. She was also a member of the Goshen Baptist Church. Surviving are her son Gary Kimberlin, her daughter Peggy Stoops, grandchildren; Peggy's children Robert Batts, Barbara Batts, Arthur Jr.'s children Debbie, Robert, Kathleen, Chrystal, Arthur Kimberlin III, Barbara's children David, Scott, Jenifer, Kim, Gary's children Christine Deaton, Karen Risinger, numerous great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, and a number o...

Roderick Marcus Jeter Sr., 60, of 316 E. Chestnut St., died, Thursday July 30, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Jeter was born on November 20, 1960, in Covington a son of the late Armistead and Doris Chapman Jeter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son De'onte Jeter, two sisters Gloria Jeter and Brenda Brown, three brothers Curtis Jeter, Armistead Jeter Jr., and David Jeter. He served in the United States Army. He worked for over 32 years as an operator for the City of Covington at the Water Treatment Plant as well as for 34 years in maintenance for Emmanuel Episcopal Church. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife who he cherished for 44 years together with Renita West Jeter of Covington, three daughters Sharell Jeter and Antoine Coles, Moneque Nevils and husband Keenan, and Shaquon Stewart, a son Roderick Jeter Jr., six grandchildren Jabari Williams, Ambrosia Higgin, Julius Nevils, and Jayden Nevil...

Roderick Marcus Jeter Sr., 60, of 316 E. Chestnut St., died, Thursday July 30, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Jeter was born on November 20, 1960, in Covington a son of the late Armistead and Doris Chapman Jeter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son De'onte Jeter, two sisters Gloria Jeter and Brenda Brown, three brothers Curtis Jeter, Armistead Jeter Jr., and David Jeter. He served in the United States Army. He worked for over 32 years as an operator for the City of Covington at the Water Treatment Plant as well as for 34 years in maintenance for Emmanuel Episcopal Church. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife who he cherished for 44 years together with Renita West Jeter of Covington, three daughters Sharell Jeter and Antoine Coles, Moneque Nevils and husband Keenan, and Shaquon Stewart, a son Roderick Jeter Jr., six grandchildren Jabari Williams, Ambrosia Higgin, Julius Nevils, and Jayden...

Monika Waultraud Rettig Gilkeson, 80, of 3921 Potts Creek Road died Friday, July 23, 2021, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at Low Moor. Mrs. Gilkeson was born May 29, 1941, in Berlin, Germany the daughter of the late Willie and Martha Strasdeck Rettig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Klaus Rettig. She was a member of Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are her Husband of 55 years, Joe Gilkeson of Covington; her Daughter, Nicole Pendleton, and her Husband, Raymond, of Daleville; her granddaughter, Eva Pendleton, of Daleville, her grandson, Grant Pendleton, of Daleville and her nieces and nephews in Germany and The United States. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 26, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Entombment will be made in the Alleghany Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive their friends for one hour before the service at Arritt Funeral H...

Monika Waultraud Rettig Gilkeson, 80, of 3921 Potts Creek Road died Friday, July 23, 2021, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at Low Moor. Mrs. Gilkeson was born May 29, 1941, in Berlin, Germany the daughter of the late Willie and Martha Strasdeck Rettig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Klaus Rettig. She was a member of Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are her Husband of 55 years, Joe Gilkeson of Covington; her Daughter, Nicole Pendleton, and her Husband, Raymond, of Daleville; her granddaughter, Eva Pendleton, of Daleville, her grandson, Grant Pendleton, of Daleville and her nieces and nephews in Germany and The United States. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 26, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Entombment will be made in the Alleghany Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive their friends for one hour before the service at Arritt Funeral Home. Ceme...