Obituaries

Marrietta Bowles Sizemore, 87, of 2022 S. Stewart Ave., died, Monday November 30, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Sizemore was born February 9, 1933, in Layland, WV, a daughter of the late Columbus and Luscinda Jinks Bowles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband R.C. Sizemore, a son Rodney Sizemore, and two granddaughters, Heather Arritt and Candice Paxton. Marrietta was a retired bookkeeper with the Bailey Lumber Co. and a salesperson with Tri-County Furniture. She was a member of the Covington Bible Church. She was a long time Sunday School teacher of the children and loved shopping, sending cards, making picture books and her flowers. She cherished her family dearly. Surviving are four daughters, Debra Wolfe and husband, Bub, Rebecca Powell and husband, Billy, Pamela Kern and husband, Michael, and Luscinda Pierce and husband, Chico; two sons. Buddy Sizemore and wife. Susan, and Steven Sizemore and Amy Allen, all of Covington, eighteen grandchildren; April...

Bobby "Willie" Gene Smith, 88, of 130 Wills Ave., died, Friday, November 27, 2020 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Smith was born September 4, 1932 in Alleghany County a son of the late Armond French Smith and Virginia Wilhelm Smith McNeely. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lair Smith, a son Robert "Snuffy" Smith, two brothers Ronnie Smith and Donnie McNeely. Bobby served in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet during the Korean War. He was a conductor for over 40 years with Amtrak and was a member of Good News Christian Fellowship. He was also a member of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge #1065, the Covington Moose Lodge #610, the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was an avid golfer, loved bowling, and enjoyed cooking for his family. Surviving are his daughter Linda Higgins and husband Billy, a son Chris Smith and Kim Simpson all of Covington, four grandchildren Jennifer Smith Mundy and husband Chris, Katie Sm...

Bobby “Willie” Gene Smith, 88, of 130 Wills Ave., died, Friday, November 27, 2020 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Smith was born September 4, 1932 in Alleghany County a son of the late Armond French Smith and Virginia Wilhelm Smith McNeely. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lair Smith, a son Robert “Snuffy” Smith, two brothers Ronnie Smith and Donnie McNeely. Bobby served in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet during the Korean War. He was a conductor for over 40 years with Amtrak and was a member of Good News Christian Fellowship. He was also a member of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge #1065, the Covington Moose Lodge #610, the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was an avid golfer, loved bowling, and enjoyed cooking for his family. Surviving are his daughter Linda Higgins and husband Billy, a son Chris Smith and Kim Simpson all of Covington, four grandchildren Jennifer Smith Mundy and husband Chris, Ka...

Karen Sue Kincaid, 60, of Hot Springs, went home be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her residence. Bath County has always been home to Karen. She was most recently employed by Valley Super Market where she was able to share her love of cooking. Karen had a big heart filled with love and was known for her witty attitude and strong personality. It was the simple things in life that brought Karen joy; she loved spending time at home with her dog, Bridgette, while watching a good movie. Karen enjoyed the outdoors and would spend many summers camping, or nights sitting by a bonfire with her friends and family, who meant everything to her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen J. Shaffier. Karen is survived by her daughter, Felisha and son-in-law, Cory Taylor of Chesterfield, VA; and three grandchildren, Cameron, Carmen and Cadyn. Surviving are her two Sisters, Genia Kincaid of Hot Springs and Mary (Brian) Riddleberger of Stokesdale, NC; fou...

Ann Mays Pullen, 81, of 1203 Iroquois Place, died, Saturday November 21, 2020 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Mrs. Pullen was born April 16, 1939 in Covington a daughter of the late Melvin L. and Bettie Weaver Mays. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Pullen and a sister Joyce L. Mays in 2004. Ann was a secretary at Westvaco for 40 years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a former member of Covington Baptist Church. Surviving are a stepdaughter Maria Quarta of Chester, a sister Betty Lewis of Kissimmee, FL, two nephews Andrew Lewis of MD and Kevin Lewis of FL, and a loving devoted caretaker and friend Sue Wolfe and husband June of Covington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday November 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Shiloh Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Temple Baptist Church at 610 E. Madison Ave. Covington, VA 24426. Arritt Funeral Home is in charg...

Raymond Carter “Jim” Tucker, Sr., 90, of 600 Montgomery Knob Road died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his home. Mr. Tucker was born September 9, 1930, in Alleghany County a son of the late Robert Lee and Myrtle Tingler Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Baldy” Tucker, Sr, a grandson Kenny Tucker and a daughter-in-law, Marie Tucker, seven brothers and three sisters. He had retired in 1980 as a brakeman after over 25 years with the C&O Railroad. He was a longtime member and Trustee of the Mountain Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are his Wife of 69 years, Nadine Bailey Tucker, of Covington; one Son, Raymond C. Tucker, Jr. of Covington; three Daughters and Sons-in-law, Rose and Randy “Boo” Selleck; Helen “Sister” and Charlie Selleck and Becky and Ray Richardson, all of Covington; two Brothers,; Robert Lee Tucker, Jr. of Roanoke and George “Buzzy Tucker of Covington; two Sisters, Bertha “Sissy” Borgies and Thelma Wright, both of...

Glenna Preast Kincaid, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at The Woodlands Nursing Home in Clifton Forge, VA. She was born August 22, 1923, in Nicholas County, WV. A daughter of the late George and Virgie Rogers Preast. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Kincaid in 2008, and her siblings, Nellie Ferrell, Norma Jean Ragayli, Ernest Preast, Clyde Preast, Emil Preast, and Haymond Preast. Mrs. Kincaid was a Homemaker and loving mother known for her homemade biscuits, pound cakes, fried apple pies, fudge, and her hand-cut french fries she would make for family and friends. She babysat for over 100 children in her lifetime who she nurtured and cared for as if they were her own. Glenna was of Christian faith, a member of The First Church of the Nazarene in Covington, VA, and was always known for helping others in need. She is survived by four children, Dale (Ruth) Kincaid, Sr. of Covington, VA, Patricia (Stephen) Maddy of Covington, VA, ...

Raymond Carter "Jim" Tucker, Sr., 90, of 600 Montgomery Knob Road died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his home. Mr. Tucker was born September 9, 1930, in Alleghany County a son of the late Robert Lee and Myrtle Tingler Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Baldy" Tucker, Sr, a grandson Kenny Tucker and a daughter-in-law, Marie Tucker, seven brothers and three sisters. He had retired in 1980 as a brakeman after over 25 years with the C&O Railroad. He was a longtime member and Trustee of the Mountain Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are his Wife of 69 years, Nadine Bailey Tucker, of Covington; one Son, Raymond C. Tucker, Jr. of Covington; three Daughters and Sons-in-law, Rose and Randy "Boo" Selleck; Helen "Sister" and Charlie Selleck and Becky and Ray Richardson, all of Covington; two Brothers,; Robert Lee Tucker, Jr. of Roanoke and George "Buzzy Tucker of Covington; two Sisters, Bertha "Sissy" Borgies and Thelma Wright, both of Roano...

William Wayne Porterfield, 69, of 5511 Dunlap Creek Road died Monday, November 16, 2020, in Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital at Blacksburg. Mr. Porterfield was born November 13, 1951, in Alleghany County a son of Louella Bright Boone Porterfield of Covington and the late William Haskell Porterfield. He had retired from TCI and the Dunlap Fire Department. Surviving in addition to his Mother are his brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Jeannie Porterfield, of Covington; two Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Kathy and Eli Bailey of Frankfort, WV, and Patty and Roger Byer of Covington; his niece, Missy Jackson, of Covington; his nephew, Timmy Byer and his wife, Summer, of Roanoke; his friend, Judy Frame, of Richmond; his aunt, Alice Sprouse, of King, NC, and his uncle, Lewis Boone, of Aiken, SC. The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Buddy Burks officiating. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangemen...

Gary Edward Carson, 71, of 230 Grande Dr., died, November 13, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Carson was born March 6, 1949 in Alleghany County a son of the late Finnie and Lula Mae Humphries Paxton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother H.L. Paxton. Gary was a former manager of the Pilot Convenience Store in Covington. He also served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Surviving are a son Kevin Carson and wife Jessica of Covington, a daughter Michelle Burgess and husband Shawn of White Sulphur Springs, WV, seven grandchildren; Brittany Martin, Shalee Kornhiser, Beth Malcom, Shawna Burgess, Natasha Brookman, Nicole Carson, and Kaiden Carson, eight great grandchildren, two sisters Vicky Ferris and husband Mike and Marilyn Brookman, three brothers Finnie Carson and wife Dreama, Mike Carson and wife Beverly, and Terry Paxton all of Covington, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated....

Albert Roy Edward Bowen, 72, of 104 Walton Church Lane in Clifton Forge, died, Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Bowen was born July 20, 1948, in Clifton Forge a son of the late Charles and Bessie Campbell Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ricky Bowen and Gary Bowen. He was an employee of the former Lear Corp in Covington and had worked as a security guard for the Omni Homestead. He also retired from Bacova Guild and was a driver for the Hallcon Company transporting Engineers and Conductors. Surviving are his wife, Betty Riddle Bowen, of Clifton Forge; a step daughter Lisa E. Perry of Manard, TX, one Brother, Steve Bowen and his Wife, Barbara, of Parkville, MD; three Sisters-in-law, Christine Gammon, Sue Lindsey and Donna Simmons; two Brothers-in-law, Michael Taggart and Raymond Taggart Jr.; several nieces and nephews and special friend, Lil' T. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Me...

Jewell Kemper Anderson, 79, of 815 W. Jackson St, died, Tuesday November 10, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Anderson was born on January 16, 1941 in Covington, a daughter of the late Lewis E. and Myrtle Dew Kemper. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death her husband Mont Ray Anderson in 2016, two sisters Wanda Hepler and Maxine Byer, three brothers Paul Kemper, Joseph Kemper, and Richard Kemper. She retired in 1986 from the City of Covington as a Clerk. She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church, and graduated from the Appalachian Bible Institute. She sang with the Kemper Trio Gospel group and loved animals. Surviving are her daughter Robin Wright and her husband Ryan of Salem, one granddaughter Raven Jewel Craig of Salem, three step grandchildren Camryan Wright, Nathan Wright, and Lillian Wright all of Roanoke , one sister Betty Kemper, two bothers in law Sam Anderson of Columbus, OH and Ralph Anderson of Covington, one sister in law Judy Anderson of Hot Springs, a numbe...