Obituaries

John Franklin Tingler, 30, of 308 Armentrout Road died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at his home. Mr. Tingler was born July 1, 1989, in Roanoke a Son of J. W. Tingler, Jr., of Covington and the late Karen Brennan Tingler. John was a 2007 graduate of Covington High School. He was employed as a small engine service writer at Covington Farm and Fuel in Covington. Surviving in addition to his father are his grandparents, James and Ann Tingler, of Covington; a cousin, Rachel Seymour, of Covington and a special friend, Morgan Sydenstricker of Covington. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. In keeping with the guidelines of the current pandemic crisis, a private funeral service will be hold Sunday April 26, 2020, at the Tingler family property on Armentrout Road. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Margaret Rice Talaga, 100, died, Saturday, April 18, 2020, at her home in Thaxton, VA. Mrs. Talaga was born November 20, 1919, in Amherst, VA, a daughter of the late George and Ethel Grant Rice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, LadisLaus Stanley Talaga. She had worked at the former Silk Mill in Covington and became a hairdresser while living in Covington. She later moved to Roanoke where she was the owner and operator of Faith's Beauty Salon for over 25 years until her retirement at age 65. Surviving are her Daughter, Patricia Stanley, of Bedford; her Son, Jeff Talaga, and his Wife, Emily, of Kensington, MD; five grandsons, Matthew Talaga, Jason Talaga, Casey Talaga, Paul Graham and Kirk Graham; one great grandson, Corbin Graham and one great granddaughter, Ashley Graham. In keeping with the guidelines of the current pandemic crisis, a Private Graveside service will be held Monday, April 20, 2020, in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arritt Funeral Home is in c...

Vaughn Darryl Douglas, 59, of 129 Hallies Road died Friday, April 17, 2020, at his home. Mr. Douglas was born June 9, 1960, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Norman Lionel and Grace Bush Douglas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Barry Douglas. He was employed as a truck driver for F. L. Moore & Sons, Inc. of Concord. He served in the Army National Guard and was a former member of the Covington Fire Department, Falling Spring Fire Department and Hot Springs Fire Department. Surviving are his Wife of 29 years, Pamela Brown Douglas, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Steven and Shannon Simmons and Michael and Megan Douglas, all of Covington; one Daughter and Son-in-law, Lisa and Scott Bradley, of Covington; two Brothers, Wayne Douglas and his Wife, Martha, and Shawn Douglas, all of Covington; four grandchildren, Shawna Clarke, Logan and Kayla Sartain and Isabella Sartain all of Covington and Kelsey Sartain of Lynchburg; three great grandchild...

Heather Lenae Hoyt 31, of Covington died Friday April 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1988, in Cooperstown, NY. Surviving are her Father, Donald Hoyt, Jr. ( Kay Hoke) of Covington, her Mother, Apolonia Bordzol Presgrave, of Harrisonburg; her Daughter, Nakaila Hoyt of Mineral ; three Brothers, Bowie Hoyt of Eagle Rock, Travis Hoyt of Radford and Donnie Hoyt of Morristown TN., a step sister Nicky Persinger and her Husband Aaron of Covington, also niece and nephew In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A service will be conducted at later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Mary Ellen Fridley Clarkson, 91, of Waiteville, WV., passed peacefully on April 10, 2020. She was born March 7, 1929 in Low Moor to the late Joseph Nelson Fridley and Hattie Virginia Painter Fridley Hellems, other than her parents she preceded in death by her infant son Earl Ray Clarkson, a half-sister Carrie Fridley Dawe, her brother Robert Nelson Fridley and other relatives A wonderful moral example to her children and others. A born-again Christian, member of the Waiteville Christian Church. Surviving are eight children Jean Rock and husband Melvin of Waiteville, Roland Clarkson Jr. of New Castle, Joseph Wayne Clarkson and his wife Linda Of Roanoke, Allen Clarkson and friend Phyllis of Waiteville, Dana Rock and husband Terry of Kernersville, NC, Clara Surface and Husband Bruce of Waiteville, Mary Katherine Meadows and husband Gale of Paint Bank and Marie Clarkson of Waiteville. Also surviving are 15 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grand Children, one sister ...

Edith Persinger Lacks, 83, of 234 W. Parrish St., died, Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Low Moor. Mrs. Lacks was born June 29, 1936, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Hazel and Nellie Smith Persinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Freddie Monroe Lacks, in 2008, one sister and five brothers. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children Freddie M. Lacks Jr. and wife Penny, Julie Rucker and husband Jerry, and Cissy Hoke and husband Ronnie all of Covington, eight grandchildren, Amanda Rucker and Barry Holestin, Ann Marie Newton and her husband, Jessee, Jeremy Rucker, Adam Lacks and his wife, Morgan, Mackenzie Lacks, Laura Forbes and her husband Henry, Andy Hoke and Kristin Owens all of Covington, Shawn Lacks and his wife, Kelly, of Lexington, twelve great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with the guidelines of the current pandemic crisis, a P...

Alice Carroll Jordan, 89, 706 Madison Avenue died Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Mrs. Jordan was born June 14, 1930, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late James Carroll and Catherine Harvey Carroll Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Oliver Jordan, Sr. in 1992, two Daughters, Maria Ellis and Brenda Jordan, and also by four brothers and one sister. She had retired from the U.S. Forest Service and was a longtime member and the Mother of Wrightsville Baptist Church where she was a member of the Willing Workers Club, the Kitchen Committee and the Adult Choir. Surviving are three Daughters, Elizabeth Jordan of Bassett, Ann Jordan of Hot Springs and Nancy Jordan of Covington; three Sons, Oliver Jordan, Jr. and his Wife, Romania, of Clifton Forge, Jonathan Jordan and James Jordan, both of Covington; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, the Sunset Drive Community in Bassett and the Manns and Myers families i...

Paul Wayne Lacks, 81, of 6310 Ogles Creek Road died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home. Mr. Lacks was born September 24, 1938, in Alleghany County a son of the late Lindsay and Edith Morris Lacks. In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Lacks, Sr. and Lindsay Lacks, Jr.. Paul had served in the National Guard and had retired in 1998 as a mechanic from AET. He was an avid fan of the Virginia Cavaliers and had a special love for his family. Surviving are his Wife of 60 years, Phyllis Morris Lacks, of Covington; one Son, Nathan Lacks and his Wife, Missy, of Buchanan; one Daughter, Tammy Newhouse, and her Husband, David, of Nace; one grandson, Matt Jones of Nace and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with the guidelines of the current pandemic crisis, a Private Graveside service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Hokes Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

LIBBY McDANIEL Elizabeth King "Libby" McDaniel, 95, of 802 N Augusta Avenue went to be with her Lord Monday, April 6, 2020, from her home. Mrs. McDaniel was born November 9, 1924, in Buchanan a daughter of the late Matthew L. King and Amanda Sprouse King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Roy M. McDaniel, her Sister, Beatrice Ogden and Brother-in-law, Ralph Ogden. Libby was a member of Mt Carmel United Methodist Church, Rebekah State Lodge of Virginia and a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Covington Post 1033, VFW. She was a former Girl Scout leader with Troop #4 at the former Rivermont School. She was employed for 16 years at the former Alleghany Apparel Sewing Plant in Covington and then worked for 17 years as a CNA at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Clifton Forge. Surviving are five children, Barbara Mabe, of Pilot Mountain, NC; Roger McDaniel and his wife, Bobbie, of Lexington, NC; Judy Fridley of Covington; Sandra Bates of Kernersville, NC ...

LIBBY McDANIEL Elizabeth King "Libby" McDaniel, 95, of 802 N Augusta Avenue went to be with her Lord Monday, April 6, 2020, from her home. Mrs. McDaniel was born November 9, 1924, in Buchanan a daughter of the late Matthew L. King and Amanda Sprouse King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Roy M. McDaniel, her Sister, Beatrice Ogden and Brother-in-law, Ralph Ogden. Libby was a member of Mt Carmel United Methodist Church, Rebekah State Lodge of Virginia and a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Covington Post 1033, VFW. She was a former Girl Scout leader with Troop #4 at the former Rivermont School. She was employed for 16 years at the former Alleghany Apparel Sewing Plant in Covington and then worked for 17 years as a CNA at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Clifton Forge. Surviving are five children, Barbara Mabe, of Pilot Mountain, NC; Roger McDaniel and his wife, Bobbie, of Lexington, NC; Judy Fridley of Covington; Sandra Bates of Kernersville, NC ...

Phyllis Marie "Doodles" Selleck, 53, of 307 Montgomery Knob died Friday, April 3, 2020, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center at Salem. Mrs. Selleck was born January 15, 1967, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Jessie Selleck and Mary Hensley Selleck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Deal and Velma Graham. She was employed by Extreme Concrete Co. in Radford. She loved being outdoors and riding horses. Surviving are her Husband, Philllip Selleck, of Covington; her Son and Daughter-in-law, John and Bethany Selleck, of Covington; two grandsons, Garritt Havens and Andrew Havens, both of Covington; three Brothers, Charlie Selleck and his Wife, Helen, Rex Selleck and his Wife, Shelia, and Randy Selleck and his Wife, Rose, all ;of Covington; four Sisters, Dana Selleck and Barbara Richards, both of Covington, Nina Bostic of White Sulphur Springs, WV and Nellie Trivitt of Waynesboro; her Mother-in-law, Lorraine Selleck, of Covington and several nieces ...

Phyllis Marie "Doodles" Selleck, 53, of 307 Montgomery Knob died Friday, April 3, 2020, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center at Salem. Mrs. Selleck was born January 15, 1967, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Jessie Selleck and Mary Hensley Selleck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Deal and Velma Graham. She was employed by Extreme Concrete Co. in Radford. She loved being outdoors and riding horses. Surviving are her Husband, Philllip Selleck, of Covington; her Son and Daughter-in-law, John and Bethany Selleck, of Covington; two grandsons, Garritt Havens and Andrew Havens, both of Covington; three Brothers, Charlie Selleck and his Wife, Helen, Rex Selleck and his Wife, Shelia, and Randy Selleck and his Wife, Rose, all ;of Covington; four Sisters, Dana Selleck and Barbara Richards, both of Covington, Nina Bostic of White Sulphur Springs, WV and Nellie Trivitt of Waynesboro; her Mother-in-law, Lorraine Selleck, of Covington and several n...