Obituaries

Frances Moats Riley, 76, of Covington, died, June 18, 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. She was born April 3, 1943 in Doe Hill,Highland Co. the daughter of the late Clarence Moats and Clara May Simmons. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Samuel F. Riley Jr. in 1992, a son William Riley in 1975 and Roscoe and Beulah Simmons whom she was raised by. Mrs. Riley was homemaker. She loved her grandchildren and her flowers. She also love to play bingo and go to yard sales. Surviving are four sons Samuel F. Riley III, Scherrile L. Riley and his wife Melenie, Richard Riley and his Fianc Mary Fridley and Thomas C. Riley all of Covington, four grandchildren Jennifer Riley and companion Shane Kincaid, McKinlee Riley, Richard "Bobo" Riley all of Covington, Alisha Williams and husband Dustin of Clifton Forge, four great grandchildren; Vincent Williams and Anthony Williams of Clifton Forge, and Richard Riley III and Eli Riley both of Covingto...

Nannie McDaniel Hill, 92, of Clifton Forge, died, Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was born May 11, 1927, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Edgar M. McDaniel and Nannie Howard McDaniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first Husband, Charlie Rupe, her second Husband, Ovid O. Hill, a granddaughter, Angela Hogan, one brother and four sisters. Mrs. Hill retired in 1989 from Alleghany Apparel Inc. with seventeen years of service as final inspector. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel. United Methodist Church at Scott Hill. Surviving are her Daughter, Carrie McAllister, and her Husband, Gary, of Covington; her Son, Charles Rupe, and his Wife, Kathy, of Myrtle Beach, SC; four grandchildren, David McAllister, Chris Rupe, Chasity Ellis and Duane Rupe and a number nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A funeral service will be at later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt F...

Elizabeth Matheny Donnally, 98, died Wednesday, June 13, 2019, at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Clifton Forge. Mrs. Donnally was born September 7, 1920, in Covington a Daughter of the late George and Hope Loving Matheny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Brother, Thurston Matheny, a granddaughter, Tammy Caul Carter, and a grandson, Lucas Riley. Elizabeth worked for many years as the manager of Sidney's clothing store, but was most proud of the work she did for the Lord as a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible moderator, class president and president of the Women of the Church. She received an Honorary Life membership from the church. After retirement, she spent many years raising her grandchildren. Surviving are her Son and Daughter-in-law, Bert and Betsy Caul, of Covington; her Daughter and Son-in-law, Libby and Paul "Buzzy" Riley, of Covington; a grandson, Chris Caul and his wife, Ruth; two g...

Helen Craft Smith, 76, of 100 Parkview Ave., died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Smith was born October 18, 1942, in Alleghany County a Daughter of the late Harry and Lena Bess Craft. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her Husband, Robert D. Smith, of Covington; her Son, Anthony "Tony" Lewis, and his Wife, Dawn King, of Covington; her Grandson, Kyle D. Lewis, of Covington; her great granddaughter, Madelyn Jolene Lewis, of Covington; her Sister, Audrey "PeeWee" Bradley, of Clifton Forge; two Brothers, Tommy "Peanut" Craft, and his Wife, Dianne, of Canton, Ohio and Reginald "Minner" Craft and his Wife, Connie, of Covington and several nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers will be Tommy Craft, Jeffrey Roatenberry, Tom McRoberts, Ron Porterfield, Steve All, Murray All, and Ron Seabolt. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funera...

Karen Jean Compton Hamilton, 59, of 2416 Kanawha Trail died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her residence. She was born January 2, 1960, in Rockingham Co. a daughter of the late Norman and Ann Godshalk Compton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by a Brother, Jimmy Compton. Surviving are two sons, Shane Clifton of Covington and Duane Clifton of Bath County; three grandchildren, Madison Clifton, Lillian Clifton and River Clifton, all of Covington; one Brother, Carl Compton, and his Wife, Stephanie, of Fredericksburg; one Sister, Rose Broce, of Covington; a number of nieces and nephews and her Husband, Mark Hamilton of Covington. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Online condolence can be made at arrittfuneralhome.com...

Karen Jean Compton Hamilton, 59, of 2416 Kanawha Trail died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at her residence. She was born January 2, 1960, in Rockingham Co. a daughter of the late Norman and Ann Godshalk Compton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by a Brother, Jimmy Compton. Surviving are two sons, Shane Clifton of Covington and Duane Clifton of Bath County; three grandchildren, Madison Clifton, Lillian Clifton and River Clifton, all of Covington; one Brother, Carl Compton, and his Wife, Stephanie, of Fredericksburg; one Sister, Rose Broce, of Covington; a number of nieces and nephews and her Husband, Mark Hamilton of Covington. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Online condolence can be made at arrittfuneralhome.com...

Betty Jackson Heighter, 86, of 227 S. Marion Ave., died, Saturday June 8, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Heighter was born May 26, 1933 in Covington the daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Harris Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband in November 2018; Lorenzo E. Heighter, a daughter Katina Heighter; two sisters Dorothy Ross and Lena Jackson. Betty retired from the former Alleghany Regional Hospital as a food service worker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church on Lexington Ave. Surviving are two daughters Diane Heighter of Covington and Lisa Simmons and Husband, Wayne, of Bristow, VA. A nephew who was like a son Bert Jackson and Wife, Ingrid of Dublin; three grandchildren Ryan Simmons, Nicole Simmons, and Keyon Hughes (father Everette Hughes); one great grandchild Giselle Simmons; Dominic Jackson, Brian Jackson, and Chris Jackson (mother Aurelia Jackson); a God Son, Nathaniel Smith of Covington,( Nathaniel's mother) Denise Megginson and a ...

Alma Frances Usery Fridley, 89, of Conyers, GA and formerly of Covington, died June 2, 2019. Mrs. Fridley was born July 24, 1929, in Alma, Georgia, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Minnie Usery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Leo Fridley; and one brother, Thomas "Sonny" Usery. Frances was a lifelong NASCAR fan and enjoyed pulling for her favorite drivers, Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon. She enjoyed car rides on country roads, the music of Luke Bryan and Billy Currington, and taking pictures of old style homes and barns. She was also an avid gardener, having been especially proud of her tomato plants that grew to over six feet tall. Surviving are her daughter, Theresa Martin and husband Gregory, of Covington; one son, Wayne Fridley and wife Rita of San Antonio, TX; four grandchildren, Dennis Martin and his wife Cindy of Covington, Richard Martin and his wife Kelly of Conyers, GA, Tina Fridley of Tampa, FL, and Mike Fridley of Austin, TX...

Calvin Kester "Cab" Reed, 91, of 6101 Bens Run Rd, died, Tuesday May 28, 2019 at the Springs Nursing Home in Hot Springs. Mr. Reed was born November 21, 1927 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Ernest Lee and Bessie Frances Hoke Reed. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Calvin was a veteran with the United States Navy during World War II. He retired as a mechanic from the former Hercules, Inc. He was a life member of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #610 also a former member of the Bordenier Riding Club. Surviving are two Daughters, Vicki Williamson, of Glen Wilton and Cyndie Bradley of Covington, four grandchildren, Scott Shaffer and his wife, Sherry, of Clifton Forge, Troy Shaffer and Sarah Maloney,of Richmond, Victoria Bradley and Mike Eastham of Alexandria, and Cole Bradley of Arlington, one Sister, Erma Dean Patterson of Clifton Forge, one half-brot...

Charles David "Charlie" Redman, 73, of Fincastle died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Redman was born March 10, 1946, in Alleghany County a son of the late Abbott and Florence Nutty Redman. Surviving are his Wife, Iva Bradley Redman, of Fincastle; two Daughters and Sons-in-Law, Delores and Tommy Lewis, of Hardy and Tammy and Darnell Tingler of Thaxton; one Brother, Jimmy Redman, of Roanoke; three Sisters, Nancy Vess and her Husband, Sidney, of Fincastle, Joann Conner of Troutville and Kathy Bennett and her Husband, Jerry, of Dublin; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends from 5:00 PM until service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Visitation Information Date: Saturday, June 1, 2019 Ti...

Charles David "Charlie" Redman, 73, of Fincastle died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Redman was born March 10, 1946, in Alleghany County a son of the late Abbott and Florence Nutty Redman. Surviving are his Wife, Iva Bradley Redman, of Fincastle; two Daughters and Sons-in-Law, Delores and Tommy Lewis, of Hardy and Tammy and Darnell Tingler of Thaxton; one Brother, Jimmy Redman, of Roanoke; three Sisters, Nancy Vess and her Husband, Sidney, of Fincastle, Joann Conner of Troutville and Kathy Bennett and her Husband, Jerry, of Dublin; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends from 5:00 PM until service time at Arritt Funeral Home. Service Saturday, June 1, 2019 06:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland A...

Christine Bernice Tingler Schettino, 83, formerly of 238 E. Gray St., died, Friday May 24, 2019, at the Brian Center in Low Moor. Mrs. Schettino was born September 2, 1935, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Lecky and Emma Kimberlin Tingler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Schettino, in 2001. Christine retired as a press operator/ inspector for the Harvey Hubbell Plastic Company in New Town, CT. She was a member of the Midway Christian Church and loved gardening and going to yard sales and flea markets. Surviving are her companion, Rodney "Joe" Smith Sr., of Covington; her son, Stan Walker, of Ohio, and her daughter, Elizabeth Walker, of Connecticut. In keep with her wishes her body has been cremated. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....