Obituaries

Erma Dean Taylor Lipes, 76, of 704 North Pocahontas Avenue died Wednesday October 6, 2020, in Lewis-Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital at LowMoor. Erma was born December 28, 1943, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Ernest J. Taylor and Frances Byer Taylor. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her companion, George Green, in 2018 and five brothers, Pete Taylor, Ernest "Jack" Taylor, James "Bo Bo " Taylor", Curtis Taylor and Herman Taylor, Sr. Erma had retired from Halmode, Inc. and was a member of Cliff Dale Christian Church. Surviving are her Daughter, Cathy Lipes, of Covington; three Sons, Billy Lipes and his wife, Angie, of Roanoke; Allen Lipes and James Stanley of Gibsonville, NC; and Donnie Lipes and his wife, Jen, of Covington; five grandchildren, Tracie Fridley, and her husband, Mark, Michael Thacker and Megan Bobbitt, all Covington, Travis Lipes and Amber of Vinton, and Chad Lipes, Marissa Dadura of Galax, and Jessica Dawson of Connecticut; seven great gra...

Pamela Ann Bowen Tucker, 57, of 2030 Stewart Avenue started celebrating her life with God on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Mrs. Tucker was born April 16, 1963, in Maryland a daughter of Lula Mae Wright Bowen of Covington and the late James Lee Bowen. In addition to her Father, she was preceded in death by two brothers. She was a member of the Solid Rock Ministries Church. Surviving are four Daughters, Clara Neal, April Tucker and Krystal Tucker and Gary Liptrap, all of Clifton Forge and Britney Lacy, of Baltimore; one Son, Jonah Bowen, of Beckley, WV; four grandchildren, Alanna Neal, Sophia Hippert, Snowy Ann Neal and Isaac Liptrap, all of Clifton Forge; five Sisters, Z. L. Fizer of Florida, Sue Wright Bush, Teresa and Terry Bowen and Elizabeth "Libby" Day, all of Covington and Cookie Wright of Clifton Forge and Danny Tucker, Sr. and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 2:00 P...

Goldie Helmintoller Jones, 95, of Covington died Thursday, September 24, 2020, at her daughter's residence. Mrs. Jones was born March 29, 1925, in Alleghany County a Daughter of the late Jasper W. Helmintoller and Clara Virginia Wolfe Helmintoller In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, James M. Jones, and also by one brother and one sister. Goldie was a longtime member of the Covington Baptist Church. Surviving are Daughter and Son-in-law, Jackie and Rick Neuhs, of Covington; her grandson, Phillip Carpenter, of Covington; her granddaughter, Sandra Craft, and her husband, Carl, of Eagle Rock; two great-grandchildren, Logan Craft and Caleb Craft both of Eagle Rock; her beloved cat, Buddy, and also several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 28, 2020, at 1:00 PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chape with the Rev. Brad Armes officiating. The interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends...

Edna Collins Walker Buffaloe, 90, of 1412 Hatcher Street died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Buffaloe was born October 26, 1929, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late William and Betty Crane Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first Husband, Cyrus V. "Billy" Walker, her second Husband, Rufus Buffaloe, a Son, Randy Walker, a Grandson, Craig Walker and also by two sisters and one brother. She was the retired office manager of the former dentist office of Dr. Ben Meeks. She was a longtime member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church and Circle #2 of the church. She was a member of Good Hope Rebekah Lodge, the Red Hat Society, a Life Member of the Women of the Moose and a Life Member of the VFW Ladies Auxilary Surviving are her Daughter, Charlene Walker of Covington; three Sons, Gary Walker and his Wife, Diane, Tommy Walker and his Wife, Pat, and Danny L. Walker, all of Covington; five grandchildren, Jeff and Beth Walker, Tracey...

Robert Taylor "Wizard" Wright, 56, of Covington passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Wright was born July 2, 1964, in Bath County a son of Genevieve Wheeler McKenzie of Clifton Forge and the late Wilbur Allen. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lloyd McKenzie, a brother, Melvin Wright, a sister, Demeitry Valdez and his grandparents, Eugene and Emma Wright, whom he called mom and dad. Wizard graduated from Bath County High school, class of 1984. He was employed at the Jackson River Enterprise. He was member a member of the Pine Street Baptist Church and he was a huge Michael Jackson fan. He loved to sing and dance. Surviving in addition to his Mother his mother, are sisters and brothers, Renee Wright of Covington, Sandra Dinkins of Macon Ga. ,Louise Wallace and her husband, Jay, of Roanoke, Kirk Wright of Covington, Linda Caldwell and her husband, Rudy, of Hot Springs, and Wanda Caldwell of St. Petersburg, Fl.; Clyde Beale ...

Anna Marie Hart Pifer, 61, of 1417 Russell Dr., died, Thursday September 10, 2020 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Pifer was born May 22, 1959 in Bluefield, WV a daughter of the late James and Mary Franklin Hart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Tammy Casey and a brother Danny Hart. She was a banking financing manager for a number of years at HSBC. She loved to sing and write poetry. Surviving are her husband of 34 years Thomas Pifer of Covington, two daughters and son in laws Tonesia Croft and husband Rich of Chesapeake, and Kimberly Smith and husband Ed of Salem, a son and daughter in law Tommy Pifer Jr. and wife Kelly, seven grandchildren 1 great grandchild, a sister Charlena Elliott of Charleston WV, two brothers Jimmie Hart of Mocksville, NC, Mark Dillon of South Point, OH, a step mother Patricia Hart Price of St Albans, WV, her best friend of fifty years Tammy Brooks, and a number special of nieces and nephews. In keeping with he...

Mary Marie Wright Gaines, 92, died Monday, September 8, 2020, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at LowMoor. Mrs. Gaines was born September 12, 1927, in Alleghany County a Daughter of the late Samuel Wright and Zetta Wright Hubbard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first Husband, Joseph Persinger, her second Husband, William "Doc" Gaines,a infant child, a son Larry Persinger a step-son, Larry Gaines, a grandson, DeWayne Myers, a step-granddaughter, Angie Gaines, four brothers, Leonard "Fox" Wright, Lewis Wright,Marvin Wright and Davis Wright, and two sisters, Virginia Bowen and Evelyn Meadows. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she was a very loving mother and grandmother Surviving are two Daughters, Christine Cole and Joe Baker and Phyllis Sizemore, all of Covington; three Step-sons, Jackie Gaines, Bobby and Darlene Gaines and Gene and Linda Gaines, all of Covington; one Sister, Lula Mae Bowen, of Covington; a number of grandchildren,...

Darlie Sue Dye McKinney, 79, of 4812 Johnson Creek Road, died, Sunday, September 6, 2020, at her home. Mrs. McKinney was born June 28, 1941, in Richlands the daughter of the late Summers Dye and Madge Shell Dye. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and Johnson Creek ARP Church and was a Past Matron of the Martha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star as well as a member of the Salem Order of the Eastern Star. She loved her home family and her church family; enjoyed playing the piano and listening to southern gospel music. Surviving are her Husband of 57 years, Lonnie McKinney, of Covington; two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Monica and Jeff Whitt of Covington and Darlie and Bruce Farley of Hot Springs; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Thomas and Jolie McKinney and Joseph and Sarah McKinney, both of Covington; six grandchildren, Isaiah McKinney of Oriskany, Russell Whitt , Nathaniel McKinney, Madilyn Whitt and Tanner Gene McKinney all of Covington and Dylan Hart of New Castle, and a...

Bobby Allen Tucker, 42, of 140 Park Ave. Clifton Forge, died, Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Tucker was born October 5, 1977, in Alleghany County, a son of Frances Walton Tucker of Roanoke and the late Donnie W. Tucker, Sr. Bobby was employed with Faulconer Construction Co. as an operator. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his Wife, Jeanette Broughman Tucker, of Clifton Forge; one Son, Austin Tucker and Racheal Humphries, of Covington; two Daughters, Kristin Greg and her Husband, Aaron, and Heidi Unroe, all of Clifton Forge, seven grandchildren; three brothers, Donnie W. Tucker, Jr. of Roanoke, James Tucker Sr. and wife Christy, of Clifton Forge and Timmy Tucker and wife, Trish, of Covington; three sisters Jaenette Walton of Wytheville, Kristy Groves and husband, John, of Glen Burnie, MD, and Sharon Tucker and Terry Nida of Covington, and number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. A graveside service will be Friday September...

Bobby Allen Tucker, 42, of 140 Park Ave. Clifton Forge, died, Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Tucker was born October 5, 1977, in Alleghany County, a son of Frances Walton Tucker of Roanoke and the late Donnie W. Tucker, Sr. Bobby was employed with Faulconer Construction Co. as an operator. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his Wife, Jeanette Broughman Tucker, of Clifton Forge; one Son, Austin Tucker and Racheal Humphries, of Covington; two Daughters, Kristin Greg and her Husband, Aaron, and Heidi Unroe, all of Clifton Forge, seven grandchildren; three brothers, Donnie W. Tucker, Jr. of Roanoke, James Tucker Sr. and wife Christy, of Clifton Forge and Timmy Tucker and wife, Trish, of Covington; three sisters Jaenette Walton of Wytheville, Kristy Groves and husband, John, of Glen Burnie, MD, and Sharon Tucker and Terry Nida of Covington, and number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. A graveside service will be Friday September 11, 202...

Albert King "AL" Chapman, Sr. 59, of Clifton Forge, passed away Friday September 4, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Chapman was born August 8, 1961, in Roanoke, Va. the son of the late Joe and Isabelle Rickman Chapman. Al served in the United States Marine Corps Surviving are his wife, Terry Prior Chapman, of Clifton Forge; six children, two daughters, Samantha Bryant of Roanoke, Amber Chapman of Fl., two sons AL "Squiggy" Chapman II of Clifton Forge, Al "Buddy" Chapman, of FL., step daughter Jennifer Bailey of Clifton Forge and Daniel Chapman of Montvale, also surviving several grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A private services will be held at late date Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Carl Abijha Mann, 81, of 9300 Potts Creek Rd., died, Friday September 4, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Mann was born on August 16, 1939 in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Leroy S. Mann and Clara Mann. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother John Mann. Carl retired as a Lt. Colonel with the United States Army after 28 years and he served two tours in Vietnam. He was a real estate agent and instructor with Long & Foster Real Estate Co. in Roanoke for a number of years. Mr. Mann was a member of Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Leader, and he was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Surviving is his wife of 51 years Celinda Dodson Mann of Covington, one daughter Tamy Mann of Covington, one son Michael Blackwell of Pearisburg, two granddaughters Reilly and Abriel Blackwell both of Pearisburg, Sharon Stacy of Blacksburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A ser...