Obituaries

Kenneth Richard Lane, 74 of Covington, Va, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday March 21, 2021, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Va. Kenny fought a long hard battle, but eventually succumbed to the disease vasculitis. Kenny was born April 16, 1946 in Cannellton, WV. He graduated Richwood High School in Richwood WV in 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents William Richard and Mary Katherine Lane, and two brothers and one sister. Kenny is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years Sue, his son Rob and wife Stephanie of Staunton Va, two precious granddaughters Emma and Sara, two special nephews Mike and Tim Green of Covington, a special cousin Joe Pritt of Summersville, WV, a brother and sister, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. After high school, Kenny joined the WV National Guard and worked numerous jobs before joining the Covington Police Department in 1972 as a patrolman. Kenny was soon promoted to Detective Sergeant and later, Lead In...

Sherry Wright Malcom, 48, of 8717 Mill Branch Rd, died, Saturday March 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1972 in Alleghany Co. the daughter of late Carolyn W. Wright and Joseph Wright, Sr. of Covington. Surviving other than her father is her husband Hunter "Toby" Malcom of Covington, two son Brandon Jackson and his friend Marissa Selleck, Hunter Malcom and his friend Kayla Bishop, one daughter Taylor Malcom, and her friend Devin Lane, and one brother Joseph Wright, Jr. all of Covington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday 2:00 PM at Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. David Brown officiating. The family will be receiving their friends 12:30 to 1:30 on Tuesday at Arritt Funeral Home. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:33 AM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426...

Gerald Lloyd Sizemore Sr., 88 of 824 Pocahontas Ave., passed away, March 17, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sizemore was born November 10, 1932 in Virginia a son of the late Aulden C. and Izora Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Cleva Gibson Sizemore in 2015, a daughter Carol Arrington, two brothers Donald Sizemore Sr. and Ryland Sizemore,three half-sisters Shelby Broughman, Linda Stevens, and Susie Cobb. Gerald was a retired brakeman for the C&O Railroad and a member of Covington Bible Church. Known as a hard worker and loved his family and was a Indianapolis Colts fan switched to the Denver Broncos to follow his favorite QB Peyton Manning. Surviving are his two daughters and son in laws Lisa Higgins and husband Ruben and Phyllis Phillips and husband Clinton, two sons Wayne Sizemore and wife Dee Ann and Gerald Sizemore Jr. all of Covington, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; Five half-brothers, Wayne Petty, Calvin...

Joey (Joe) Lee Campbell, 67, of 714 N. Greenbrier Ave., died, Saturday March 13, 2021 at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg. He was born June 18, 1953 in Alleghany County, the son of the late George F. and Margret Thompson Campbell. He is survived by a sister Becky Brown of Natural Bridge, a nephew Billy Hinkle Jr. of Covington, that was so special to Joe and a niece Beth Brown of Natural Bridge, a daughter Melanie Hosey Of Covington and two grandchildren Samantha Hosey and Michael Hosey. Joe spent many years living with Gene and Susie Thompson. There he met Alisia Thompson and they became best friends, A bond that was broken only by Joe's passing. Joe Spend the last ten years with Harvey and Judy Thompson. In their home he received the care and goodwill that Margaret would have wanted. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Lone Star Cemetery. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral H...

Norman Earnway Kimberlin, Jr., 74, of 1002 Hattie Street died Friday, March 5, 2021, at his home. Mr. Kimberlin was born June 29, 1946, in Alleghany County a son of the late Norman E. Kimberlin, Sr., and Celia Wolfe Kimberlin Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. Kimberlin and Coyd W. Kimberlin, and a daughter-in-law, Lily Lipscomb Kimberlin. Norman was a veteran of the United States Army serving the majority of his active duty in Germany. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Covington School System. Surviving are his Wife of 50 years, Patricia Sparks Kimberlin, of Covington; three Sons, Christopher Kimberlin, and his Daughters, Kayla and Anna; Jeffery Kimberlin and his wife, Sharon, and their children Montana, India, Karamello, Dallas and Eric; Norman Kimberlin, , and his wife Leisa, and their children Nathan, Abigail and Karlie, all of Covington. Also surviving are four Brothers, Mike Kimberlin and his wife, Sherry,...

Peggy Mae Boone, 72, of N. Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Madison and Bertha (Peggy) Markham; and her loving husband, Raymond W. Boone, Sr. and her daughter Rebecca. She is survived by her son, Raymond W. Boone II; sisters, Brenda Gier, Betty Snow, Donna Goff, and Sandy Ward; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Peggy loved her family very much, always putting her family before herself. A memorial service will be held at later date. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com....

Gary Wayne Botkin 50, of Kissimmee Fl. formerly of Covington died Monday March 1, 2021 in Lewis- Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital Low Moor. Mr. Botkin was born April 13, 1970 in Lynchburg Va. he was the son of the late Charles M. Botkin and Linda Cooper Gray. Surviving is his brother Ricky Botkin and his wife Selena of Covington; two nieces, Jessica Graham of Covington and Dakota Botkin of Charlotte NC. Also surviving number friends. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private service will be at later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Travis Matthew Ashlock, of Covington, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Travis was born October 31, 2006 in Newport News, VA. He was a student at the Rivermont School in Covington. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Ashlock (Deandria Brown); one sister, Lawanda Ashlock; two brothers, Tyshawn Ashlock and Oswald Ashlock; and grandmother, Sylvia Mansfield, all of Covington; an aunt, Patty Osborne (Larry Nemergut) of Gloucester, VA; and several cousins including Tina Osborne and Jayden Osborne, both of Covington. In keeping with his families' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2020 at 1PM in the Arritt Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donnie Bowker officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to wear red, white, and black as a tribute to Travis' favorite cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. Service Information Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Time: 3/3/21 01:00 pm Arritt Funeral Home Chap...

Travis Matthew Ashlock, of Covington, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Travis was born October 31, 2006 in Newport News, VA. He was a student at the Rivermont School in Covington. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Ashlock (Deandria Brown); one sister, Lawanda Ashlock; two brothers, Tyshawn Ashlock and Oswald Ashlock; and grandmother, Sylvia Mansfield, all of Covington; an aunt, Patty Osborne (Larry Nemergut) of Gloucester, VA; and several cousins including Tina Osborne and Jayden Osborne, both of Covington. In keeping with his families' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2020 at 1PM in the Arritt Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donnie Bowker officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to wear red, white, and black as a tribute to Travis' favorite cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. Service Saturday, March 6, 2021 12:33 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426...

Donald Cardwell Sr. Donald Verlouis Cardwell Sr., 82, of 221 Pinehurst Heights Rd., Hot Springs, died, Friday February 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Cardwell was born August 11, 1938 in Bath County a son of the late Rucker Cardwell Sr. and Mayso Kent Cardwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Susan Merchant Cardwell in 2017, a sister Alberta Prescott and a brother Buddy Cardwell. He was a self-employed contractor and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to work and stay busy, very loving, and caring individual for nature and life and was always lending a helping hand. Surviving are his four sons, Donald Jr. of Ohio, Douglas of Denver, CO, and Eric of Richmond, Anthony (Tony) of MD, a stepdaughter La Shawn Powell and husband Junior of Upper Marlboro, MD, ten grandchildren, one great grandson, one sister Bertha DeBrill, three brothers Albert Cardwell, James Cardwell, and Rucker Cardwell Jr. and numb...

James Gilman Flint, 84, of 3707 Jackson River Road died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his home. Mr. Flint was born September 20, 1936, in Covington a son of the late Randolph Andy Flint and Aurelia Viola Hinton Flint. James served his country in the United States Navy. He was the owner of The Squire Shop men's clothing store in Covington for a number of years. He was a lifelong member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Barbara Clarke Flint, of Covington; two Brothers, Edward Lee Flint of Buchanan and Gary Allen Flint and his Wife, Katie, of Ashland; his Sister-in-law, Betty Stull, of Covington and his Brother-in-law, Tom Clarke, of Richmond. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

George Lester Aycock, 81, of 212 E. Beech St, died, Tuesday February 16, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Aycock was born February 13, 1940 in Durham NC. a son of late Theodore R. Aycock and Naomi Mooney Aycock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Lola Aycock. George served in the United States Marine Corps during Korea, he retired from Dewitt Trucking Co. in Rockingham NC., as a truck driver for number of years. Surviving are three daughters Crystal Christian and Tonja Carroll all of Covington and Tamara Aycock of NC. a number of grandchildren, a number of brothers and sisters to include Bob Hill who was raised as a brother, his caregiver Charlotte Stull of Covington, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private service will be held at later. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home....