Obituaries

Russell Frank Edwards of 1901 Mallow Rd. left this earth to begin his journey with the Lord in Heaven on January 28, 2021. He died peacefully in his home with family by his side. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife Wanda Falls Edwards of 60 years, two daughters Deborah Kidd and fianc J.B. Harlow and Tina Edwards all of Covington, five grand sons David Easton Jr. and Aubri Workman, Daniel Easton and wife Tonya, Jake Horne, Rubin Garza and Corey Edwards, for great grandchildren Zoey Easton, Willow Easton, Parker Easton, and Lucas Easton, two sisters Jeanie Jerman and Dorothy Johnson, and a number of nieces and nephews to include a special niece Sue Woodruff. Mr. Edwards was born October 13, 1936 in Buchanan a son of the late Gordon and Minnie Smith Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only son Gordon Frank Edwards, two sisters Jean Grogan and Cleo Cash, three brothers Carl Smith, Bobby Smith and Elbert Smith. Mr. Edwards started his career at a young age ...

Betty Bates McDaniel Harvey, 91 of Snake Run Road, Covington, VA passed to eternal life in Christ, on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville following a fall at her home. Betty was born on Dec. 29, 1929 in Covington, Virginia to Cecil A. and Bamma Masters Bates. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her six brothers, her first husband William Ernest McDaniel, daughters Sandra Gale McDaniel and Shirley McDaniel Canterbury, son Kenneth Leon McDaniel, and granddaughter Amy Louise McDaniel. Betty was also predeceased by her second husband William Mann, who met and married Betty when she was a young widow raising five small children. Betty is survived by her husband Arnold Harvey, her two sons Don McDaniel (Liz) and Lee McDaniel (Kate), son-in-law Larry Canterbury, step son Lincoln Harvey (Lynn), six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Betty was beloved by her large family and many friends and neighbors. She was a wo...

Dorothy (Dot) Stone Kinsey, 102, of Covington, died, Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care in Low Moor. She was born June 25, 1919 in Alleghany Co., she was a daughter of the late Jacob R. Stone and Ada Helmintoller Stone. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Terry Kinsey a daughter in law Bonnie Kinsey, seven brother Lanza Stone, Stewart Stone, Carlos Stone, Kenton Stone, Dayton Stone, Johnnie Stone and Med Stone, five sisters Bertha Holcomb, Reba Miller, Helen Mottern, Ruth Brisendine, and Wilma Buckland. Dot had worked at Leggets Department Store for many years and was member of Calvary Christian Church where she was member of the Choir. Surviving is a son Jakie Kinsey of Covington, three grandsons, Terry Kinsey and his wife Anne, Ronnie Kinsey and his wife Christie all of Covington and Jamie Worley and Melinda of Atlanta, GA, five great grandchildren Christopher Kinsey, Mason Kinsey, Rachael Kinsey, Emily...

Bertie Givens Persinger, 76, of 6800 Bens Run Rd, died, Tuesday January 26, 2021 in the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care in Low Moor. She was born September 21, 1944 in West Virginia a daughter of the late Lonnie and Maybelle Wright Givens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard H. Persinger, two sisters and one brother. She worked as a former clerk at the Whitey's Convenience Store and was a member of Highland Chapel Christian Church. Surviving are a son Doug Persinger and Lesley Nickell of Covington, a daughter Winnie West of Roanoke, six grandchildren: Ricky Chittum, Trina Wolfe, Stephanie Brookman, Olivia Ginger, Brandon Nickell all of Covington and Bryan Persinger of Mulberry, FL, eight great grandchildren, a sister Laura Booze and husband Johnny of Clifton Forge, two brothers Lloyd Givens and wife Phyllis of Covington and Bob Givens of FL, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with the current Covid-19 pandemic guidelines;...

Alta Ruth Hall Wolfe, 83, of 605 East Hemlock Street, died, Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Mrs. Wolfe was born September 2, 1937, in Tazewell County a daughter of the late Melvin and Mildred Hurst Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Floyd Wolfe, a Daughter, Millie Wilson, a brother, James Hall and a great grandson, Bentley Kinser. She had retired as a service clerk at the former Halmode, Inc. plant in Covington and from the Jane Colby plant in Clifton Forge. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Clifton Forge Women of the Moose. Alta was a great helper who never met a stranger and believed the best in everybody. Surviving are three Sons and Daughters-in-law, Eugene and Linda Wolfe and Jimmy Wolfe and Lisa Mathena, all of Bluefield, and Bobby and Betty Wolfe of Covington; a son-in-law, Bob Wilson and wife Jewel, of Covington; two Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Melvin and Sandra Hall of Bluefield and Allen and Judy Hall of Sevierville, TN; ...

Roy E "Eddie" Williams, Sr, 92, of Covington died after an extended illness on January 25, 2021 in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mr. Williams was born September 15, 1928 in Covington, the son of the late John Bert and Beatrice Lula Rusmisel Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Maxine Agnor Williams; brothers Ryland Williams and Lewis Williams. He is survived by two sons Roy E Williams, Jr. of Redford, Michigan and Boyd A Williams of Ashburn, Virginia; a brother, John Williams of Covington; a sister, Barbara Fawley of Covington; three grandchildren Cheri Morgan (Chris), Kaitlyn Rzucidlo (Jeff), and Parker Williams (Nick); four great-grandchildren Aiden Morgan, Kolton Adams, Karter Adams, and Oliver Starr; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member and former Elder of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he was active in the COPE Food Pantry at McAllister for many years. He also had been a volunteer with the March o...

Gordon Frank Edwards, 55, of Covington, died January 25, 2021 in Covington. He was born February 23, 1965, in Covington, a son of Russell and Wanda Edwards. Mr. Edwards was employed with Hammond and Mitchell as an equipment operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and restoring classic vehicles. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Rubin Garza and Cory Edwards, both of Covington; two sisters, Debbie Kidd and her fianc J.B. Harlow, and Tina Edwards, all of Covington; three nephews, David Easton Jr. and Aubri Workman, Daniel and Tonya Easton, and Jake Horne, all of Covington. A private graveside service will be held with Rev. Steve Noel officiating. The interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park....

Joseph Daniel "Danny" Ryder 61, of 301 Wager Lane, died, Monday January 25, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ryder was born February 3, 1959 in Bath County a son of Nancy Beverage Ryder of Hot Springs and the late Joseph "Joe" Ryder. Danny worked in the Maintenance Department at WestRock. He was attending Faith Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to boat. He was a member of the Wagon Wheel and Warm Springs Mountain Hunting Clubs. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He never met a stranger and to say you knew him was to say you loved him. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 30 years Margie May Ryder of Covington, a daughter Caitlen Bailey and husband Brad of Sinks Grove, WV, a son Caileb Ryder and wife Sierra of Hot Springs, two grandchildren Amos Bailey of Sinks Grove, WV and Raegan Ryder of Hot Springs, a sister Melinda Nichols of Hot Springs, nieces and nephews Holly Wilson and husband Cody of Lynchburg, Chris Nichols...

Lewis Rufus McAllister, 79, of 7306 Dunlap Creek Road died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home. Mr. McAllister was born February 8, 1941, in Alleghany County a son of the late Cecil Rufus McAllister and Marie Brackman McAllister. He had retired as an operator after 41 years with the former Hercules, Inc. He was a longtime member of the Moss Run Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Usher and Trustee. He was proud to be a farmer and enjoyed his grandchildren and their sports and scouting activities and hunting. Surviving are his Wife of 61 years, Delores Hinton McAllister, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Randy and Gwen McAllister and Michael and Amy McAllister, all of Covington; three grandchildren, Cecil and Nicki McAllister of Denver, CO., Kasey and Brandon Harrison and Austin McAllister, all of Covington; one great granddaughter, Olivia Harrison, of Covington; one aunt,, Mazie McAllister, of Covington and several cousins. In keeping with the current Covid-19...

David Bengil Wickline, Age 62 of Covington, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 22, 2021. He was born in Monroe County, WV on August 28th, 1958 the son of the late Florence Isabelle Schumaker and step-father Ben T. Schumaker; his biological father Joe B. Wickline. David was a retired employee of Alleghany County Public Works as an equipment operator for 35 years. Heavy equipment was his forte. He was an avid hunter especially bear hunting. His love for the outdoors was his most joy, along with hunting with his pride and joy , grandsons Carter and Maddox and his many hunting buddies. He was a Life Member of the Dunlap Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years Marylin Snyder Wickline, his son Chad D. Wickline and wife Christy of Clifton Forge, VA, two grandsons, Carter and Maddox Wickline. A step-granddaughter, Kierstin P. Mundy and step-grandson Talan McGann. Sister-in-law Paige S. and husband George David Roach of Scottsville, VA. A brother-...

David Lee Falls, 74, of 309 East Prospect Street, died, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at his home. Mr. Falls was born August 7, 1946, in Bath County a son of the late Fred and Sally Griffin Falls. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Falls. He was a self-employed logger. Surviving are his life partner, Kathy Stout, of Covington; two Sisters, Mary Ann Falls and Jim Mills of Burnsville and Janet Smith of Woodbridge; two nieces, Tina Ford of Glen Burnie, MD, and Wanda Smith of Staunton; and a nephew Jay R. Smith of Woodbridge. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the graveside in the McClintic Cemetery at Willliamsville. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Parker Payne Tucker, Jr., 49, of 117 Cool Valley Lane, died, Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mr. Tucker was born March 12, 1971, in Alleghany County a son of the late Parker P. Tucker, Sr. and Judy Saylor Tucker. He was an animal lover and enjoyed going to car shows. Surviving are his partner, Gerald Scott Martin, of Covington; three Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Ida Mae and Earl Brown and Cheryl and Tommy Smith and Megan and Shawn Miller, all of Covington; one Brother, William R. Tucker and Anthony Catania, of Clayton, NC ; several nieces and nephews to include, Rachel Mae Zamana and her husband, Cole, of Covington, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Information Wednesday, January 20, 2021 02:00 PM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Cov...