Obituaries

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...

Roger Wayne Ogden, 74, of 2205 Dressler Drive, died, Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Ogden was born April 9, 1946, in Covington, a son of the late Howard Raymond Ogden, Sr. and Hazel Stinnett Ogden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Howard R. "Bill" Ogden, Jr.; one sister, Pauline Claytor; and a niece, Denise Gravely, nephew, Richard Claytor and a nephew-in-law, Steve Hoke. Wayne was a veteran of the Vietnam War holding the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army while serving in Germany and Greece. He attended North Carolina State University and graduated from VWCC and Virginia Tech while achieving his bachelor's and master's degree. In the earlier years, he worked for VDOT and the Covington City School System. He retired in 2005 from Mead-Westvaco as a Senior Chemist. He was a Life Member of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Covington American Legion Post 4. He was a ...

Arnetta Tingler Hicks, 83, of 6315 Potts Creek Road died Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the Brian Center Nursing and Rehab Center at Low Moor. Mrs. Hicks was born January 31, 1937, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Redman Tingler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Howard Hicks, two Sisters, Darlene Givens and Velma Tingler...

Coyd William Kimberlin, Sr., 68, of 202 May Hollow Road died Thursday, January 14, 2021, in the Bath County Community Hospital at Hot Springs. Mr. Kimberlin was born November 15, 1952, in Alleghany County a son of the late Norman Kimberlin and Celia Wolfe Kimberlin Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Kimberlin. Coyd was a self employed truck driver and equipment operator and had worked for Teddy J. Dressler & Sons for many years. He attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and enjoyed classic trucks and hunting. Surviving are his Wife, Judy Smith Kimberlin, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Coyd "Willlie" Kimberlin, Jr. and Michelle, of Covington, and Chuck and Kristie Kimberlin of Iron Gate; one Daughter and Son-in-law, Rhonda and David Ryder, of Covington; five Brothers, Norman Kimberlin, Jr., and his wife Patty, Mike Kimberlin and his wife, Sherry, David Kimberlin and Mark Kimberlin, all of Covington and Timmy Kim...

Coyd William Kimberlin, Sr., 68, of 202 May Hollow Road died Thursday, January 14, 2021, in the Bath County Community Hospital at Hot Springs. Mr. Kimberlin was born November 15, 1952, in Alleghany County a son of the late Norman Kimberlin and Celia Wolfe Kimberlin Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Kimberlin. Coyd was a self employed truck driver and equipment operator and had worked for Teddy J. Dressler & Sons for many years. He attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and enjoyed classic trucks and hunting. Surviving are his Wife, Judy Smith Kimberlin, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Coyd "Willlie" Kimberlin, Jr. and Michelle, of Covington, and Chuck and Kristie Kimberlin of Iron Gate; one Daughter and Son-in-law, Rhonda and David Ryder, of Covington; five Brothers, Norman Kimberlin, Jr., and his wife Patty, Mike Kimberlin and his wife, Sherry, David Kimberlin and Mark Kimberlin, all of Covington and Timmy Kimberlin...

Emma Leigh Walker was born January 8, 2021 in Greenbrier Medical Center in Fairlea, WV and passed on January 10, 2021 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Emma was the daughter of Quintin Walker Jr. and Melissa J. Meadows of Clifton Forge. In addition to her parents, she was survived by five siblings; Stephanie Walker, Destiny Walker, Elektra Walker, Michael Walker, and Xander Hosey all of Covington, Maternal Grandmother Stephanie Tucker and Bruce Green and Maternal Grandfather Ernest Meadows Jr. all of Covington, Paternal Grandmother Tammy Mace and husband Ray of Covington, Paternal Grandfather Quintin Walker Sr. and wife Kelly of Clifton Forge, Maternal Great Grandmother Edith Burkitt of Lexington, and Maternal Great Grandfather Ernest Meadows Sr. and wife Wilma of Tabor City, NC and a number of aunts and cousins. Her body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be at a later date. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Bernard Reed Bowling 80, of 3008 Valley Ridge Road, passed away Sunday,, January 10. 2021, at Stone Spring Hospital in Dulles, Va. Mr. Bowling was January 13, 1940, in Alleghany Count son of late Jesse Reed Bowling and Ella Johnson Bowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Martin, Jr., Gerald Bowling and James Bowling and one sister, Barbara Bowling Jett. Bernard served in United States Army, and had retired from Hercules Inc. He was avid hunter and golfer and loved being around his friends, but health issues had kept him from that for quite a few years. Surviving are his Wife, Joy Sheppard Bowling, of Covington; a Son, Jesse A. Bowling, of Millboro; a grandson, Brody Fox, of Covington, and a Brother, Aubrey Bowling and his wife Pat, of Covington, and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private service will at later date at Alleghany Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made in Bernard...

Berkley Miller Key, 79, of 408 E. Fairlawn Drive went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital at Blacksburg due to complications from covid-19. Mr. Key was born February 4, 1941, in Covington a son of the late Earl and Gladys Wood Key. He was retired from PMI, Inc. and was the owner of Key Electric, LLC. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He was quiet, generous and always helping others with their heating and air in their homes, usually on the coldest nights and hottest days. He was a long time member and Deacon of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his Wife, Pam Campbell Key, of Covington; his Son and Daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Wendy Poague, of Covington; his Daughter and Son-in-law, Terrie and C.E. Vass, of Buchanan; six grandchildren, Taylor Poague, Colton Poague, Brian Vass, Chuck Vass and his wife, Sharon, Megan Carr and her husband, Shane, and Ethan Vass; four great grandchi...

William Clayton Miller, 70, of 7951 Mill Branch Rd., died, Sunday January 3, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born March 5, 1950 in Alleghany Co. a son of the late Clayton and Margie Plott Miller. He served in the United States Navy and retired after 30 years as an insulator with MeadWestvaco. Willie loved to fish, golf, and loved to work out in his garage. Surviving are his companion of over 30 years Arletta Griffith, two sons; Bobby Byer and wife Anita, Jamie Griffith and wife Stacey all of Covington, seven grandchildren; Coty Griffith, Tyler Griffith, Robert Cash, Dustin Cash, Darrian Tucker, Priscilla Malone, and Johnny Ward; ten great grandchildren; two sisters and brothers in laws; Peggy Larnerd and Dan and Betty Wolfe and Bobby all of Covington; two brothers; Glen Miller of Lexington, NC and Larry Miller and wife Gloria of Yorktown, his beloved pet Tyke, and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Thursday January 7, 2021 at 11...

William Clayton Miller, 70, of 7951 Mill Branch Rd., died, Sunday January 3, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Miller was born March 5, 1950 in Alleghany Co. a son of the late Clayton and Margie Plott Miller. He served in the United States Navy and retired after 30 years as an insulator with MeadWestvaco. Willie loved to fish, golf, and loved to work out in his garage. Surviving are his companion of over 30 years Arletta Griffith, two sons; Bobby Byer and wife Anita, Jamie Griffith and wife Stacey all of Covington, seven grandchildren; Coty Griffith, Tyler Griffith, Robert Cash, Dustin Cash, Darrian Tucker, Priscilla Malone, and Johnny Ward; ten great grandchildren; two sisters and brothers in laws; Peggy Larnerd and Dan and Betty Wolfe and Bobby all of Covington; two brothers; Glen Miller of Lexington, NC and Larry Miller and wife Gloria of Yorktown, his beloved pet Tyke, and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Thursday January 7, 20...

Gary Wyatt "Mick" Kirk, 77, of Merryfield died Saturday, January2, 2021, in Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mr. Kirk was born October 30, 1943, in Covington a son of the late Lafayette and Irene Hensley Kirk. Mick had retired from Jackson River Enterprises. He was active with Special Olympics and had participated in bowling tournaments in the area. Surviving are his Brother and Sister-in-law, Dewey and Wanda Kirk, of Covington; his Sister, Tennant Kirk, of Berea, KY; nephews, Spenser Gravitts and Kameron Kirk; nieces Chloe Gravitts and Kim Brown and a special longtime friend, Jeff Scott. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Greenbrier Memorial Gardens at Lewisburg, WV, with Anthony Lowry officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations in Mick's name be made to Special Olympics. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Gary Wyatt "Mick" Kirk, 77, of Merryfield died Saturday, January2, 2021, in Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mr. Kirk was born October 30, 1943, in Covington a son of the late Lafayette and Irene Hensley Kirk. Mick had retired from Jackson River Enterprises. He was active with Special Olympics and had participated in bowling tournaments in the area. Surviving are his Brother and Sister-in-law, Dewey and Wanda Kirk, of Covington; his Sister, Tennant Kirk, of Berea, KY; nephews, Spenser Gravitts and Kameron Kirk; nieces Chloe Gravitts and Kim Brown and a special longtime friend, Jeff Scott. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Greenbrier Memorial Gardens at Lewisburg, WV, with Anthony Lowry officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations in Mick's name be made to Special Olympics. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Service Information Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Time: 1/5/2...