Obituaries

Denise Aubrey Tucker Lynn, 47, of Covington, died, Saturday May 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 16, 1972 in Clifton Forge, she was the daughter of the late Willie Lee Tucker, Sr. In addition to her father she was preceded by her beloved grandson Riley Spencer Drummond, paternal grandparents Everett and Gerda Tucker and maternal grandfather John Harless. Denise was employed 17 years with Westrock, working in the bleach room. She loved animals, crocheting, and helping grow food for canning. Surviving are her husband Shawn Sartain of Covington, her mother and stepfather Ada Harless Morrison and Husband David of Iron Gate, her three children; Nikki Deaner of Hot Springs, Kelsey and Husband Zachary Hickey, and Ethan Hinton all of Covington, two sisters Sandy Bradberry and Husband Casey of Covington and Becky Landis and Husband Steve of Hot Springs, one brother Willie Lee Tucker Jr. of Iron Gate, four grandchildren; Layden Hickey, Raegen Hickey, Autumn Hickey, and Gracyn Hi...

Albert Allen Burns, 56, of 4001 Callaghan Circle died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born December 21, 1962, in Maryland. He was the son of Edith Hillard Burns of Clifton Forge, and the late Gilman Burns. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter and two brothers. Mr. Burns worked in construction for Bruce Hyler. Surviving in addition to his mother are one Son, Dwayne Burns, and his wife, Amy, of Covington; two Daughters, Rebecca Burns and Alicia Burns, both of Covington; seven grandchildren, two Sisters, Sarah Reynolds and her husband, Edward, and Vicki Spangler and her husband, Fran, all of Clifton Forge; two Brothers, Harvey Burns and wife Debbie of Clifton Forge and George Burns of Low Moor and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 4:00PM in the Central Advent Christian Church Cemetery with Pastor Shorty Wolfe officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. ...

Gary Robert Hawley, 64, went to be with his Lord on May 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hawley was born February 19, 1955 in Pontiac, MI, the son of the late Morton "Dutch" and Ruby Moore Hawley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Lee McClung. Gary was formerly from Vienna, WV and moved to Covington in 2013 to be closer to his grandson. He worked at St. Joseph's Hospital for 35 years in Parkersburg, WV and worked at Lewis Gale Alleghany for 3 years until his retirement. He was a faithful servant of God, serving as a deacon at Vienna Baptist Church and then at First Christian Church for many years. He was attending Temple Baptist Church at the time of his passing. Gary was a one-of-a-kind person, always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. A true example of how we should treat one another. He loved many things like golfing, the outdoors, West Virginia Sports, being around people, and most of all his family and his Savior. S...

Lettie Redman Tucker, 92, of 615-R Adams Lane, died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Tucker was born August 26, 1926, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Henry D. and Ida Bell Wolfe Redman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Joseph E. Tucker, in 1993, a Son, Gary W. Tucker, in 1956, a Son-in-law, Eddie Hall, and two sisters and three brothers. She had retired as a mold operator at the former H. O. Canfield, Co. Surviving are three Daughters, Barbara Hall and JoAnn Tucker and her Husband, Albert, all of Covington and Phyllis Weeks and her Husband, William, of Florida; nine grandchildren, Cheryl Baker and her husband, Elmer; Kevin Hall and his wife, Deanna; Cindy Ferris and her husband, Allan; "Chops" Hall; Lorri Wolfe; Robin May and her husband, Basil; Chris Hall and his wife, Amber; Gary Tucker and his wife, Kristie, all of Covington and Tony Tucker and his wife, Tammy, of Seattle, WA; a number of great grandchildren and great great g...

Darlene Kay Wilson Brewster, 65, of 220 Railroad Ave, Iron Gate, died, Thursday May 9, 2019 at Lewis Gale Alleghany in Low Moor. She was born June 18, 1953 in Alleghany Co. Mrs. Brewster was formerly employed with Carris Reels Inc. in Fincastle. Surviving are her husband Randolph S. Brewster of Iron Gate and her daughter Randi Brewster of Salem. Her body has been cremated. A service will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington....

Denny Collins Bell, 91, of 1017 Cliftwood Circle, Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Bell was born October 19, 1927, in Waiteville, WV, the son of the late Walter Bell and Cordie Smith Bell Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in the death by his Wife, Lelia Frances Martin Bell, in 2009, four sisters; Erma Broughman, Emma Hawse, Beulah Martin, and Jean Miller, five brothers; Alvie Bell, Berlin Bell, Roy Bell, Buster Bell, and Dalma Bailey and two half-brothers; Corbitt Bell, and Ira Bell. Denny was a Co-Owner of Maytag appliance store in Clifton Forge and was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of Trail Blazer Hunt Club and was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. At 91, Denny killed his 100th White Tail Buck in November of last year. Surviving are his Daughter, Debbie Balser, and her Husband, Barry, two grandsons, Scott Balser and wife Kristen, and Brad Balser and wife P...

Cory Wayne Nida, 34, of 412 Winding Way died Monday, May 6, 2019, in Lewis Gale- Alleghany Hospital at LowMoor. Mr. Nida was born April 25, 1985, in Alleghany County a son of Ronny and Rita Brewster Nida of Covington. He was employed as a fork lift operator in the warehouse at Garten Trucking. He was preceded in death by his Sister, Jessica Nida, in 2009, and also by his grandparents, Leonard Nida and Glenn and Alice Brewster, and two uncles, Lenny Nida and Mike Brewster. Surviving in addition to his parents are his Son, Conner Lee Nida, and his Daughter, Breeann Marie Nida, both of Covington, his Brother, Jason Higgins, of Charlotte, NC, his Grandmother, Bettie Nida, of Covington and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held Friday, May 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Noel officiating. Interment will be made in Lone Star Cemetery. The family will receive their friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM ...

Christine Campbell Hepler, 83, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. Mrs. Hepler was born November 27, 1935, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late James R. and Mae Young Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Ralph L. Hepler, in 2014 and a Sister, Geraldine Brookman. Surviving are her Sister, Ellen Hepler, and her Husband, Fred, of Covington; two Brothers, C. Robert Campbell, and his Wife, Kathy, of Covington and James Campbell and his Wife, Donna, of Powder Springs, GA; and several nieces and nephews including Gary and Devone Bess of Covington. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 2:30 PM at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. David Brown assisted by Pastor Adam Eggleston. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com. Cemetery Information Saturday, May 4, 2019 02:30 PM Lone Star Ce...

James Robert Kitt, 60, of 800 Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital at LowMoor. Mr. Kitt was born September 19, 1958, in Alleghany County a son of Charlotte Vint Kitt Martin of Clifton Forge and the late Robert Kitt. He was a retired technician with Tinker Mountain Workshop. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving in addition to his Mother are four Sisters, Pauline Rowan and her Husband, Carl, of Eagle Rock; Karen Groves and her Husband, Henry, and Michelle Martin, all of Clifton Forge and Debra Groves of Covington; several nieces and nephews and a special longtime friend, Chris Reynolds. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service is planned for a later date. The family suggests that donations in his name be made to the March of Dimes; 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1300; Arlington, VA 22202....

Jessie Heppinstall Tolley, 71, of 103 Sammy's Road died Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Tolley was born June 19, 1947, in Kinsley, England, the daughter of the late Tommy and Jessie Johnson Heppinstall. She was preceded in death by her Husband, William John Tolley, in 2003, one son Colin Tolley and also by two sisters and three brothers. She had retired from the accounting department at Walmart. Surviving are five children, Debra Watkins and her Husband, Jeff, of Chesterfield, Bill Tolley of Covington, Diane Eames and her Husband, Wes, of Bassett, Steve Tolley and his Wife, Heather, of Buena Vista, and Patrick Andrews and wife Michelle of AL; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn Tolley, Garron Tolley, Adrianna Tolley, Jake Eames, Caroline Eames, Victoria Watkins, Heidi Eames and Bryton Tolley; one Brother, Trevor Heppinstall, of England and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Re...

Laura Hembry Gaines, 86, of 708 East Madison Avenue died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Lewis Gale - Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Gaines was born August 13, 1932, in Covington a daughter of the late Daniel and Carrie Anderson Hembry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Hunston Gaines, in 1991. She was a graduate of Virginia State University in Petersburg with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She then taught school in the Richmond City School System and then taught in the Alleghany County School System at the former Central Elementary School for many years. She was a very active member of Wrightsville Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board and was the "Mother of the Church". She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the League of Older Americans and the Senior Citizens. Surviving are her Son, Daniel Gaines and Barbara Carr-Gaines of Garner, NC; her Daughter, Debra Nelson, of Richmond; Four grandchildren, Antonio Carr...

Laura Hembry Gaines, 86, of 708 East Madison Avenue died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Lewis Gale - Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Gaines was born August 13, 1932, in Covington a daughter of the late Daniel and Carrie Anderson Hembry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Hunston Gaines, in 1991. She was a graduate of Virginia State University in Petersburg with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She then taught school in the Richmond City School System and then taught in the Alleghany County School System at the former Central Elementary School for many years. She was a very active member of Wrightsville Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board and was the "Mother of the Church". She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the League of Older Americans and the Senior Citizens. Surviving are her Son, Daniel Gaines and Barbara Carr-Gaines of Garner, NC; her Daughter, Debra Nelson, of Richmond; Four grandchildren, Antoni...