Obituaries

Glenden Lewis "Glen" Comer, 82, of Covington, died, Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home. Mr. Comer was born November 27, 1938, at Wikel, WV, a son of the late Welch and Grace Cooke Comer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Arlene Goodin Comer, in 2013, and his brother, Bennie Comer. He retired from the United States Army. He retired in 2001 from MeadWestvaco as a welder after 36 years with the company. He was a member of Covington Moose Lodge #610, Callaghan Ruritan Club and a former member of the Dunlap Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He was an avid fan of classic cars. Surviving are two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Janet and Mark Porter of Moneta and Jane and Noel Antonio of Springfield; grandsons Arren Porter and his wife, Hannah of Moneta and Thomas Antonio of Springfield, a sister in law Betty Comer, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Bill Gil...

John Wayne Smith, 70, of 2721 Vassar St., Low Moor, died, Sunday May 23, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born July 4, 1950 in Alleghany County a son of the late Floyd E. Smith Sr. and Gladys Brown Collins. He was a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Curtis A. Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1033. He served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army receiving two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was a Blue Blood American as well as an avid car lover and loved his 2017 yellow Dodge Challenger R/T. In keeping with his wishes, he body has been cremated. Surviving are his companion Shelia Smith of Covington, a step daughter Tammy Pascarella and husband Terry of Covington, GA, a sister Linda Lampkin of Martinsville, friends Billy Fury and wife Elizabeth of Low Moor, three nieces and nephews, three step grandchildren Cody Thompson of Covington, Summer Jennings, and Tatum Jennings of Ash, NC. A service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial ...

Antony Edward Jalink Sr., 56, of 428 Brentwood Dr, died, Tuesday May 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1965 in Newport News a son of Rosie Pugh Evans and the late Antony Jalink. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary Jalink in 2015. He was an Electrical Engineer with BSU Inc. in Ithaca, NY. He was a member of Kars Unlimited and the Corvette Club, enjoyed watching is favorite driver Jimmy Johnson in NASCAR as well as working with computers and going fishing. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. In addition to his mother Rosie and her husband Gary of TN, he was survived by his wife of 26 years Penny Ballard Jalink of Covington, a son Anthony E. Jalink Jr. and wife Nicole, a daughter Amber A. Jalink all of Gloucester, a stepson Dustin Bridges of Binghamton, NY, a stepdaughter Brandy Miller and husband Michael of Lisle, NY, five grandchildren AshLynn Jalink, Adrianna Bercot, Peyton Miller, Colton Miller, and Trenton Miller...

Carl Anthony Rowan, 64, of 2574 Prices Bluff Rd., Eagle Rock, died, Saturday May 15, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rowan was born December 29, 1956 in Clifton Forge. Carl worked at the former Mizzy Plant in Cliftondale Park. He loved his children, his grandson "Goomer" and his cats. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are his wife of 31 years Pauline Kitt Rowan of Eagle Rock, his children; Megan Rowan, Robert Clark both of Eagle Rock, and Crystal McKenney and husband Jonathan, a grandson Dakota "Goomer" McKenney all of Clifton Forge, and his furbabies. A private service will be held at a later date. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Glenda Spellman Murray, 70, of Covington, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Murray was born December 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Glenn and Janie Landrum Spellman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, William Kemper Murray. She had retired as the Assistant Manager of the former Peebles department store in Covington. Surviving are her son, Shayne Carter-Murray and Hailey Thomas of Covington; her Daughter, Shannon Gwin and her Husband, Matthew of Hot Springs; her Brother, Lance Spellman, of Covington; and two grandchildren, Wyatt Gwin and Saige Gwin. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Cemetery Information Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:33 AM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:33 AM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426...

Glenda Spellman Murray, 70, of Covington, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Murray was born December 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Glenn and Janie Landrum Spellman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, William Kemper Murray. She had retired as the Assistant Manager of the former Peebles department store in Covington. Surviving are her son, Shayne Carter-Murray and Hailey Thomas of Covington; her Daughter, Shannon Gwin and her Husband, Matthew of Hot Springs; her Brother, Lance Spellman, of Covington; and two grandchildren, Wyatt Gwin and Saige Gwin. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Service Information Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Time: 5/16/21 03:00 pm Alleghany Memorial Park Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Time...

Vittorio Giuseppe "Victor" Cucci 68, Of 2319 Dressler Drive died Thursday night, May 13, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Victor was born July 9, 1952, in Carini, Sicily, a son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina Taormina Cucci. Before coming to the United States, Victor served two years in the Italian Army. He came to Covington with his wife in 1977 and opened Cucci's Pizzeria restaurant. He enjoyed spending time with his family and having them involved in the restaurant. He was proud to be a member of this community. Surviving are his Wife of 44 years, Janet Henry Cucci, of Covington; two Sons, Giuseppe Cucci and Emily Dimon and Marco and Kathy Cucci, all of Covington; four grandchildren, Vittorio "Gage" Cucci, Vivian A. Cucci, Ella Cucci and Luca Cucci, all of Covington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Salvatore and Lena Cucci, of California and Maurizio "Joe" and Shari Cucci of Roanoke; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucrezia and Franco D'Arpa and Josephi...

Gary Wayne Jennings, 71, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Lewis -Gale Medical Center at Salem. Mr. Jennings was born June 10, 1949, in Alleghany County, the son of the late Meredith Jennings, Sr. and Betty Arrington Jennings Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Dawn W. Rickett and a brother, Meredith "Bugs" Jennings, Jr. Gary served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Gary worked at Jennings and Webb Trucking Co. as truck driver. Surviving his wife, Pat Martin Jennings, of Clifton Forge, a daughter, Michelle Shamblin, of Selma, a stepson, David A. Williams, of Covington, a stepdaughter, Kim Ambsuley, of West Palm Beach, Fl., two brothers, Timothy Jennings and Julie Leonard of Ash NC. and William Jennings of Covington; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A service will be held at later date. Memorial Contribution can be made in Mr. Jennings name to the Alleghany...

Johnny Lee Meadows, 37, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died April 30, 2021. Mr. Meadows was born May 26, 1984, in Alleghany County the son of Rhonda Meadows Paxton of Covington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Alfred Paxton and his maternal grandparents Jerry L. Meadows Sr. and Zetta Martin. Surviving in addition to his Mother, are his step father, Mike Paxton, his son Levi Meadows of Clifton Forge, a brother, Logan Paxton Sr. of Covington, grandmother Diane Paxton of Covington, one niece Hannah Paxton, one nephew Michael Paxton Jr., his aunt, Rebecca Paxton of Roanoke, two uncles, Jerry L. Meadows Jr. and Leroy Meadows Sr. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM in Johnson Creek ARP Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Burns. The interment will follow the service. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Johnny Lee Meadows, 37, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died April 30, 2021. Mr. Meadows was born May 26, 1984, in Alleghany County the son of Rhonda Meadows Paxton of Covington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Alfred Paxton and his maternal grandparents Jerry L. Meadows Sr. and Zetta Martin. Surviving in addition to his Mother, are his step father, Mike Paxton, his son Levi Meadows of Clifton Forge, a brother, Logan Paxton Sr. of Covington, grandmother Diane Paxton of Covington, one niece Hannah Paxton, one nephew Michael Paxton Jr., his aunt, Rebecca Paxton of Roanoke, two uncles, Jerry L. Meadows Jr. and Leroy Meadows Sr. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM in Johnson Creek ARP Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Burns. The interment will follow the service. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Service Information Date: Monday, May 10, 2021 Time: 5/10/21 11:00 am Cemetery In...

Gerald McLarn Pullin, 79, of 212 Mountain Lake Dr., died on his birthday, Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1942 in Bath County, the son of the late Roy Pullin and Geraldine Pullin Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his two sons, Gerald M. Pullin Jr. and Robert T. Pullin; one sister, Carol Pullin Kern; a special uncle, Arnold Pullin; and his stepfather, Conway Carpenter. Mr. Pullin was a retired machinist at Westvaco and formerly at Hercules, Inc., in Research Triangle Park, NC. He also was a member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department. Having served as Captain of the rescue squad and Vice President of the Local 675, Covington Papermakers Union. He was an avid hunter as well as a hunter safety instructor. Gerald considered himself a Christian and was very strong in his beliefs. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survived are his wife, of 58 years, June Henning Pullin; a daughter, Melissa (Ed...

Gilbert Franklin (Pat) Malone, 74, of Covington, died, April 22, 2021. Mr. Malone was born March 22, 1947 in Waynesboro a son of the late William Robert and Pearl Hite Malone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ramona Arden (Nikki) Malone and daughter Emilee Arden Malone. He worked for Shoney's for 25 years/retired as an Assistant Director of Loss Prevention. Surviving are his sons and daughters in laws: Michael and Christine Malone of Mars Hill, NC, John and Priscilla Malone of Spruce Pine, NC, Randy and Megan Malone of Suffolk, 10 grandchildren: Savannah Malone and Summer Sipe bot of Asheville, NC, Codie Sipe of Stuarts Draft, Colton Malone, Kaylee Malone, Chase Williams, and Cameron Williams of Spruce Pine, NC, and Kainoa and Amelia Malone of Suffolk, Kristy Taliaferro of Standardsville, and three great grandchildren. In keeping with Mr. Malone's wishes his body has been cremated. The family will have a gathering at Arritt Funeral Home Saturday May 8, ...