Obituaries

Ruth Jane Adwell Armentrout, passed away peacefully, January 1, 2021. She was born in Caldwell, West Virginia January 27, 1928, a daughter of the late Sylvester Adwell and Naomi Bennett Adwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and she was the last surviving member of the Adwell siblings. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Winston Kelly Armentrout, a brother-in-law, Norris G. Armentrout and her in-laws, James Robert (Daddy Bob) Armentrout and Anna Kelly Armentrout. Left behind to cherish her memory is her daughter, Bridgett Armentrout-Edwards and husband Matthew L. Edwards. Timothy A. Broce, whom she loved like a son, and his wife Angie Broce and their children. A niece, Robin Armentrout Mason and her children, two nieces and spouses of her sister Anna Vaughn: Carol and Donnie Perdue and Linda and Nicki O'Brien and her best friend Carol Patterson, whom she loved like a sister. She is also survived by a large number of...

Priscilla Mahaney Carter, 82, of 1510 W. Jackson St., died, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Mrs. Carter was born April 16, 1938, in Craigsville, a daughter of the late Lewis Elliott and Carrie Clark Mahaney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby McCoy Carter and brother Ronald "Ronnie" Lewis Mahaney. Priscilla was the Junior Queen of Music in 1950. A graduate of Covington High School in 1955 and was a member of the Beta Club and the Tri-Hi-Y. She also graduated from Dabney S. Lancaster Community College with two Associate of Applied Science degrees in Office Systems Technology and Business Management. She had an extensive work career to include Covington National Bank; First Virginia Bank of Southwest; Bill Wilson, Attorney; Douthat State Park; Virginia Welcome Center; League of Older Americans; and of more recent she worked at the USDA Forest Service and Goodwill through the Senior Community Services Employment. She was a member of the Monacan India...

Keith Cordell (Seaweed) Laws, age 60 passed away December 29, 2020, at his residence. Keith was born September 7, 1960 to his parents Kenneth J. and Betty Laws, Sr. He was the eldest of nine children and the tallest as well (6'9"). He was proceeded in death by, Kenneth and Shirley Laws Sr., brother, Kenneth (Buster) Laws Jr., grandparents, James and Bernice Cosby, Elmore and Virginia Laws Sr., Aunt Shirley Smith, Brother-N-Law, Jeffery (PeeWee) Davis, and two grandsons, Jacob Bryant and Ki-ari Wright. Keith was a 1978 graduate of Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C., where he played basketball. Keith was employed in Washington, D.C. as a Maintenance Engineer for two separate apartment complexes. Keith was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, he loved to sing and give God his praise. With his baritone voice, you could hear him singing often while sitting on his porch and also along with any song that was being played. He would sing a song called "Cool Inside" to his gr...

Keith Cordell (Seaweed) Laws, age 60 passed away December 29, 2020, at his residence. Keith was born September 7, 1960 to his parents Kenneth J. and Betty Laws, Sr. He was the eldest of nine children and the tallest as well (6'9"). He was proceeded in death by, Kenneth and Shirley Laws Sr., brother, Kenneth (Buster) Laws Jr., grandparents, James and Bernice Cosby, Elmore and Virginia Laws Sr., Aunt Shirley Smith, Brother-N-Law, Jeffery (PeeWee) Davis, and two grandsons, Jacob Bryant and Ki-ari Wright. Keith was a 1978 graduate of Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C., where he played basketball. Keith was employed in Washington, D.C. as a Maintenance Engineer for two separate apartment complexes. Keith was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, he loved to sing and give God his praise. With his baritone voice, you could hear him singing often while sitting on his porch and also along with any song that was being played. He would sing a song called "Cool Inside" to his grandc...

Barbara Gail Sites Warlitner, 77, of 1240 West Jackson Street died Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond. Mrs. Warlitner was born April 19, 1943, in Alleghany County a Daughter of the late Fred Sites and Lucille Fridley Sites Seay. She had retired from Jackson River Internists as a Nurses Aide. She was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a loving and caregiving wife, mother and friend and enjoyed the beach. Surviving are her Husband of 60 years, Thomas Daniel "Danny" Warlitner, of Covington; two sons, Troy Warlitner and wife, Sandra, of Covington and Tim Warlitner and wife, Karen, of Clifton Forge, three grandchildren; Hollee Warlitner and spouse, Rachel; Travis Warlitner, and Tanner Warlitner and his Fianc, Olivia Byer, all of Covington; one Sister, Carol Rapp and husband, Mike, and a nephew John Michael Rapp all of Houston, TX. In keeping with Mrs. Warlitner's wishes her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later da...

Roger Cephas Boone, 92, of 204 Boone Rd., died, Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Boone was born April 18, 1928, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Clarence and Gracie Judy Boone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Deacon, and a brother, Raymond Boone. Roger had retired after 44 years from Westvaco as a Bleaching Chemical Operator. He was a charter member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church. He also served 13 years in the Army Reserve and was an E7 First Sgt. and an expert sharpshooter. He was a graduate of the International Correspondence School for Pulp and Paper. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, woodworking and making beautiful furniture. Surviving are his wife of 73 years, Roselyn Ballard Boone, of Covington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Brenda Boone, of Covington and Preston and Paula Boone of Staunton, five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and 2 grea...

Gerald Van Reynolds, 70, of 409 Dunbrack Rd, died, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Reynolds was born May 31, 1950 in Washington, DC. The son of the late Porter L. Reynolds and Zella Looney Reynolds. He was a retired truck driver for King George Auto Parts. A member of Covington Bible Church. He loved to ride his Harley and was member of the Harley Owners Group. Surviving is his wife of 34 years Mary Liptrap Reynolds, two sons Josh Brinkley and his Sarah and David Reynolds all Covington, three grandchildren Joshua Brinkley Jr. of Richmond, Kyler Brinkley and Elies Brinkley of Covington, two sisters in laws Carrie Tedd and husband George of Covington and Lois Randozzo and husband Fred of Millboro, his mother-in-law, Margaret May of Hot Springs, father-in-law, Jerry May and wife Carol of Chambersburg, PA, an uncle Bill Looney of TX, two special cousins Eric Saddler of Fredricksburg and Jim Joyner of GA, and a special friends Paul and Linda Linkenhoke...

Gordon Ralph Hosey, 49, of 2028 S. Arden Ave., died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Lewis Gale- Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Hosey was born September 17, 1971, in Covington, a son of Martha Ann Sorbara Hosey of Covington, and the late Larry E. Hosey Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Larry E. Hosey Jr. He was employed at Bacova Guild. He was also a member of the Living Word Assembly of God. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Bowen Hosey, a daughter, Stephanie McCummings and husband, Ronnie, a son, Stephen Hosey, two grandchildren Alaric McCummings and Sophie Hosey, his fishing buddy Richard Caldwell and a good friend Glenn Hiner, all of Covington. A graveside service will be held Sunday, December 27, 2020, at 2:00PM in the Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Tremblay officiating. Friends and family may call at the home at any time. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Information Sunday, December 27, 2020 02:00 PM Lone ...

Meredith Littleton "Bugs" Jennings, Jr., 74, of Jackson River Road died Friday, December 18, 2020, at his daughter's residence. Mr. Jennings was born August 2, 1946, in Covington, a son of the late Meredith L. Jennings, Sr. and Betty Arrington Fitzgerald. Meredith was a veteran of the VietNam War serving two tours with the Seabees in the United States Navy. He retired as a Team Leader on the #5 & #8 paper machines at MeadWestvaco. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and loved riding his Harley Trike with his friends. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and a former member of Good News Church. Surviving are his fianc, Theresa Antonini, his four children Sylvia Moats and husband, Dan, Scott Jennings and wife, Robin, Michael Jennings and wife, Amy and Marla Toombs and husband, Jason, the mother of his children, Lynda Jennings, five grandchildren; Logan Toombs, Cheyenne Jennings, Megan Moats, Braden Toombs, and Benjamin Jennings, his fianc's mother,...

Brenda Hosey Craft, 74, of 1401 Donovan Street in Selma died Monday, December 14, 2020, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at LowMoor. Mrs. Craft was born April 29, 1946, in Bath County a daughter of the late Richard C. Hosey and Mary Jackson Hosey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard "Dickie" West, and five brothers. She was a CNA for many years and was a former employee of the Omni Homestead Resort. She was a member of Midway Christian Church. Surviving are her Husband, Verlie Craft, of Selma; three Daughters, Patricia Bradley, of Mount Solon, Debra Wolfe and her husband, Todd, of LowMoor, and Brenda Bogar and her husband, Randy, of Covington; five grandchildren, David Armentrout and Cassie Hicks and her husband, Travis, all of Covington, Renee Broughman and her husband, Jason, of LowMoor, Sierra Bradley and Ember-Lynn Smith both of Mount Solon; four great grandchildren, Jasmine Thornton, Ashley Broughman, Kelsey Broughman and Chloe Hicks; two Broth...

Charlotte Vint Martin, 84, of Clifton Forge, died, Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Lewis Gale Salem Medical Center. Mrs. Martin was born March 16, 1936 in Alleghany Co. the daughter of the late Norman J. Vint and Pauline Knighton Vint Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hobert H. "Jack" Martin in 2004, and a son James Kitt in 2019. Surviving are four daughters Karen Groves and Henry Clark of Clifton Forge, Pauline Rowan and husband Carl of Glen Wilton, Debra Groves of Covington, and Michelle Thompson and husband Michael of Clifton Forge, also, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Mountain View Cemetery in Clifton Forge with the Rev. William O. Hickman III officiating. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Thursday, December 10, 2020 01:00 PM Mountain View Cemetery Mountain View Cemetery Road Clifton Forge,Virginia -...

Maxine Agnor Williams, 90, of Covington died after a brief illness on December 4, 2020 in Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Williams was born April 9, 1930 in Augusta County Virginia, the daughter of the late Alfred Boyd Agnor and Susie Viola Smith Agnor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Katherine Meeks, Cornelia Lowman, Emily Saul, and Evelyn Scruggs. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Roy E (Eddie) Williams, Sr; two sons Roy E Williams, Jr. of Redford, Michigan and Boyd A Williams of Ashburn, Virginia; 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. She was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 18 at 1:00 pm at Alleghany Memorial Park with Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating. Arrangements are bein...