Obituaries

Lee Franklin Dunbar, Sr., 79, of 5006 Johnson Creek Road, died, Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Dunbar was born August 20, 1940 in Union, WV the son of late Forest A. and Leona Caldwell Dunbar. He retired in 2003 from MeadWestvaco as a mechanic millwright after 40 years, he was member of Faith Baptist Church and loved his family. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Carolyn Weikle Dunbar of Covington, two sons Lee F. Dunbar, Jr. and wife Leslie of Eagle Rock, Jeff Dunbar of Roanoke, one daughter Sheila Wriston and husband Doug of Waynesboro, four grandchildren Brianna Dunbar and Lydia Dunbar both of Eagle Rock, Michael Wriston and fianc Lacey Cullen and Hunter Wriston and girlfriend Kate Campbell all of Waynesboro; one great grandson Braden Wriston of Waynesboro, two sisters Fern Holland of Union, WV and Virginia Morgan and husband Julian of Organ Cave WV. The funeral service will held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Price o...

John Henry Ferrell, 57, of 826 Long Avenue went from his home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born August 17, 1962, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Henry and Ann Shirkey Ferrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandfather who raised him, Raymond Underwood, and a sister, Phyllis Greenfield. He was the former pastor of the Covington Wesleyan Church and loved the Lord with all of his heart. He had coached the Callaghan girls basketball and football teams and had served as an assistant coach for the Covington High School girls basketball team. Surviving are his Wife of 36 years, Susan Ailstock Ferrell, of Covington; three Daughters and Sons-in-law, Jessica and James Carroll of Buena Vista, Brandy and Kirk Marcus and Jaimie and Ricky Craft, all of Covington; six grandsons three of whom he called his sons,Dakota Byer and Desiree Mason, Jordan Marcus and Cheyenne Sweeney, Johnathan Fortescue, Noah Carroll, Hunter Craft and...

Mitchell Wade Aldrich, 60, of 937 Paloma Drive died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at his home. Mr . Aldrich was born February 12, 1959, in Mt. Holly, NJ, a son of the late Irvin E. Miller and Violet Aldrich Beernaert. Mitchell was raised in Indian Mills, NJ. He worked at Barrett Asphalt in SouthNJ, as a truck driver for number of years. He also was an avid outdoorsman and member of NRA. Surviving are his wife, Colleen Tangsrud Aldrich, four daughters, April Aldrich(Gary Sutton) of Covington, Abigail Aldrich of Southampton, NJ., Amanda Aldrich( Marcus Wilburn) of Covington, and Alexis Aldrich of Warm Springs; six grandchildren, Ellie Wilburn, Delilah Wilburn, Gary Sutton III., Giavanni Sutton, Garrielle Sutton and Golden Sutton; two sisters, Jean King and Ruth Leonard both of Covington; two brothers, Chris Beernaret of Indian Mills NJ. and Glen Aldrich of Gilford NH.and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be at later date. Arr...

Manard Leon "Pete" Markham, 77, of 2330 S. Lewis Ave., died, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany in Low Moor. Mr. Markham was born July 30, 1942 in Alleghany County the son of Joseph and Ossie Lee Markham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Frances Markham, his second wife Billisue Quate Markham, three sisters, and five brothers. He was a former operator with the Hercules INC. and served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Pete was an avid Hokies fan and a member of the Chestnut Mountain Hunting Club. Surviving are his daughter Rebecca Leichter and husband Ron of Covington, two sons Patrick Markham and wife Jennifer of Covington and Dennis Markham and wife Amy of Staunton, six grandchildren Chris Markham and wife Hannah, Tony Leichter, Ryan Markham, Shelby Leichter, Emma Markham, and Blake Markham, three great grandchildren Kale, Memphis, and Wilder Markham, his mother in law Charlotte Jennings Quate, a sister Wilma Spa...

Curtis Eugene "Sammy" Dressler, Jr., 63, of Covington, died, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. He was born April 28, 1956 in Alleghany Co. the son of Patty Marie Smith Alexander of Glendale, AZ and the late E.C. "Doodlebug" Dressler, Sr. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a sister Sherry May Dressler and a step brother Dusty Lowen. Sammy had worked with his father at Bulldog Construction for number of years and was a self-employed carpenter. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Teresa Anderson Dressler of Covington, a sister Jeannie "Peewee" Fisher of Glendale, AZ, a step mother Hallie Miller Dressler of Covington, two step sisters Pat Bowling and husband Aubrey and Cindee Stinnett and husband George all of Covington, two uncles C.E. Dressler Jr. and wife Margaret and H. L. Dressler and wife Amelia all Covington, ...

Lonnie Ray Tucker, 67, of 2408 Agra Drive, Richmond died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his home. Mr. Tucker was born February 12. 1952, in Alleghany County a son of the late Lonnie H. Wolfe and Clara Tucker Wolfe. He had retired from Service Machine Welding in Ashland. He was an avid guitar player and loved Chet Atkins style. Surviving are his Wife of 46 years, Patricia Wolfe Tucker; his Daughter, Melanie Miller, and her Husband, Daniel; his Son, Jeremy Tucker and his Wife, Christine; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Faith, Collin and Samantha; his Brother, Danny B. Tucker; his Uncle, Leonard B. Tucker and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery. Cemetery Information Saturday, October 12, 2019 02:00 PM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Saturday, October 12, 2019 02:00 PM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426...

Lonnie Ray Tucker, 67, of 2408 Agra Drive, Richmond died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his home. Mr. Tucker was born February 12. 1952, in Alleghany County a son of the late Lonnie H. Wolfe and Clara Tucker Wolfe. He had retired from Service Machine Welding in Ashland. He was an avid guitar player and loved Chet Atkins style. Surviving are his Wife of 46 years, Patricia Wolfe Tucker; his Daughter, Melanie Miller, and her Husband, Daniel; his Son, Jeremy Tucker and his Wife, Christine; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Faith, Collin and Samantha; his Brother, Danny B. Tucker; his Uncle, Leonard B. Tucker and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery. Service Information Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019 Time: 10/11/19 02:00 pm Lone Star Cemetery Cemetery Information Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019 ...

Karen Brennan Tingler, 62, of 308 Armentrout Road, dearest friend, companion, and always caring Wife of J. W. Tingler, Jr., slipped away from this imperfect world and moved on to a much better place, the Promised Land. She is now free from all the pain, sickness and misery of her cruel debilitating disease. May her blessed soul now rest in the presence of our Maker until we meet again in heaven. Karen was born July 14, 1957, in Sayre, PA, a Daughter of the late Leo and Edith Cubucci Brennan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. She was the co-owner and Vice-President of Covington Farm & Fuel, Inc. Surviving in addition to her Husband are her Son, John Tingler, of Covington; two Sisters, Delores Silfies of Concord, NH, and Kathy Fisk and her husband, Walt, of Wylusing, PA; one Brother, Joe Brennan and his wife, Elaine, of New York and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A funeral service wi...

Penny Lynn Whiting Jones, 71, of 3815 Dunlap Creek Road died Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was born December 5, 1947, in Zenia, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Jean Grant Whiting. She had retired as a clerk for the National Park Service in Springfield. She was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church. Surviving are her Husband of 36 years, Michael C. Jones, of Covington; two Sisters-in-law, Linda White and her husband, Steve, of White Sulphur Springs, WV, and Lora Thompson, and her husband, Howard, of Covington and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A family gathering will be held Sunday, October 6, 2019, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Arritt Funeral Home for the family to receive their friends. The family suggests that memorials in Penny's name be made to the New Life Fellowship Church. Visition Sunday, October 6, 2019 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home 1102 S. Highland Ave. Cov...

James Lester "June" Brown Jr., 49, of 5906 Bens Run Rd., died, October 3, 2019 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. Mr. Brown was born October 21, 1969, in Covington, VA the son of the late James L. Brown Sr. and Brenda Retha Jeter Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson Jaisean Walton, a granddaughter Rilya Brown and a brother Michael Brown. He worked as an Assistant Operator at Ingevity Carbon Plant and was a former employee of the City of Covington. Surviving are his, four children James L. Brown III, Jeremiah Brown, Jayda Brown all of Covington, and Jamye Brown of Roanoke, six grandchildren MyRikal Walton, Jahkeair Walton, Nhalik Sanders, Aaliyah Ray, Isaac Oliver-Brown, and Toryn Brown, two sisters Rohtondra Brown and Monica Brown of Roanoke, wife Sylvia Brown of Covington, and a friend Rocky Hicks of Covington, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A celebration of life service will be held Fri...

Jeanette Myers Rose, 88, of 3915 Dunlap Creek Rd., died, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional in Low Moor. Mrs. Rose was born April 9, 1931, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late William and Oma Greenway Myers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde "Jack" Rose, in 2008, a sister Dorothy Jones. She was a seamstress at Halmode Inc. in New Castle. Surviving are a daughter Teresa Urban and husband Eddie, two sons William Jones and Brent Jones and wife Cindy all of Covington, three step daughters Vickie Williams and husband George, Cherly Hayes, and Tracy Barner and husband Rick, three step sons C.J. Rose and wife Leita, Terry Rose and wife Tammy and Timmy Rose and wife Sue, a number of grand and great grandchildren and a sister Bobbie Smith and husband Bobby of Williamsburg and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date....

Barbara Ann Nobs Fisher, 58, of 548 W. Jackson St., died, Friday, September 20, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Fisher was born April 22, 1961, in Huntington, NY the daughter of the late Alfred and Edith Baum Nobs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Stephanie Fisher and a brother Steven Nobs. Barbara was a hairdresser by trade and attended Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 19 years, Gary Fisher of Covington, four sons Justin Wagner and wife Michele of Roanoke, Tim Wagner and wife Jess of Blue Ridge, Brandon Fisher and wife Desiree of Cumberland MD, and Luke Fisher of Covington, two granddaughters Katelynn and Hannah Wagner, three sisters Susan Nobs of NY, Cheryl Meng of SC, and Jayne Conner- Sandman, NY, three brothers Alfred Louie Nobs and Bill Nobs both of TX, and Richard Nobs of NY and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Wednesday September 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM in Faith Baptist Church with...