Obituaries

Lounell Brown Hubble, 85, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from her home at Scott Hill in Clifton Forge. She was born February 14, 1934, in Crumpler, NC, to the late Major Armfield Brown and Martha Bauguess Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Donald Y. Hubble, in 1979 and five siblings, Fred Brown, Eugene Brown, Beulah Brown, Ola Brown and Ottie Blevins. Lou had worked for many years as a CNA in both Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion and then in later years at Alleghany Regional Hospital in LowMoor and is fondly remembered by many of her co-workers as well as the patients and families that she served. In retirement, she enjoyed relaxing at home, going to church and spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren that were her pride and joy. Surviving are two Daughters, Wanda Nugent and her Husband, Richard, Martha Rice and her Husband, Jerry; three Sons...

Lounell Brown Hubble, 85, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from her home at Scott Hill in Clifton Forge. She was born February 14, 1934, in Crumpler, NC, to the late Major Armfield Brown and Martha Bauguess Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Donald Y. Hubble, in 1979 and five siblings, Fred Brown, Eugene Brown, Beulah Brown, Ola Brown and Ottie Blevins. Lou had worked for many years as a CNA in both Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion and then in later years at Alleghany Regional Hospital in LowMoor and is fondly remembered by many of her co-workers as well as the patients and families that she served. In retirement, she enjoyed relaxing at home, going to church and spending time with her family, especially all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren that were her pride and joy. Surviving are two Daughters, Wanda Nugent and her Husband, Richard, Martha Rice and her Husband, Jerry; three Sons, Joe ...

Cheryl LaRue Gibson, 55, of 1456 S. Howard Avenue died Sunday, February 17, 2019, in Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital at LowMoor. Mrs. Gibson was born July 17, 1963, at Keyser, WV, a daughter of the late Clifford and Lois McKay LaRue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis LaRue and Kenny LaRue. She was employed by the Alleghany School System as a cafeteria worker at Mountain View Elementary and Clifton Middle Schools. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she was a teacher for the young peoples class. Surviving are her Husband, Flemmie Gene Gibson, Jr., of Covington; her Son and Daughter-in-law, Clifford and Renee Gibson of Ronceverte, WV; two grandchildren, Brian Bennett and Madilyn Gibson, both of Ronceverte, WV; one Sister, Cindy Spruill, of Clayton, NC; three Brothers, Bobby LaRue, Billy LaRue and Mike LaRue, all of Jamesville, NC, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursd...

Kristine Nichole Harris age 43 of 303 S. Marion Ave, died Sunday February 10, 2019 in Lewis Gale - Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. She was born May 21, 1975, in Alleghany County a Daughter of Kathy Harris of Covington and the late Raymond McKnight. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a Brother, Raymond "Boodie" McKnight, in 2018; her grandparents, Willie J. and Gertrude Bell McKnight and Warren F. Harris Sr., three Uncles Randall McKnight, Sr., Lewis R. Venable, and Gregory Waddy Sr., and her best friend Dawn Curtis, Godmother Louise Lemon, her aunt Patricia McKnight. She was a member and was baptized at the First Baptist Church and was a former choir member. Kristine was a graduate of Covington High School and continued her education by graduating from the VA Hair Academy as a Licensed Cosmetologist. She later received her certificate as a CNA. She was a former employer of Walmart, CCI Systems in Roanoke and the Alleghany Highlands YMCA West Learning Center. For o...

Nancy Schooler Nicely, 67, of 325 E. Hawthorne Street died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Nicely was born April 15, 1951, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late William L. "Jim" Schooler and Patty O'Conner Schooler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a Son, Chris "Cornbread" Garrett. She was a CNA with Alleghany Home Health Care. Surviving are Danny McCulley of Covington; her Daughter and Son-in-law, Connie and Jack Martin of Union, WV; her Son, James Garrett of Covington; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two Sisters, Thelma Tingler and Becky Williams and her husband, Dave, all of Covington; three Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Roger and Betty Schooler of Clifton Forge, Wayne and Rose Schooler of Delano, CA, and Billy and Patricia Schooler of Elliston and several nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, "Sassy" . The funeral service will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt F...

Robert Clinton Tyree, 49, of 1509 Mountain View Drive died Thursday morning, January 31, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Tyree was born June 26, 1969, in Covington a son of Barbara Oyler Tyree of Covington and the late Robert Shields Tyree, Jr. He had retired as a Team Leader from the Home Shopping Network in Roanoke, Surviving in addition to his Mother are his Sister, Melissa Keen, and her Husband, Brian, of Covington and several aunts and uncles including Raymond and Betty Oyler of Covington. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A Memorial Service may be held at a later date....

Paul Gregory Jones, 55, of 368 W. Main St., died, on January 30, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jones was born November 13, 1963 in Florida the son of the late Paul and Faye Green Jones. Surviving are his Brother William Frank Jones of Florida, a half sister Barbara Biron of North Carolina and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated....

JAKOBI BROOKMAN Jakobi Wayne Brookman, infant son of Kimberly Jean Dunihue and Christopher Wayne Brookman, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his Step-brother, Easton Brookman, of Covington; his Paternal Grandparents, Gary and Virginia Nuckols, of Covington; his Maternal Grandparents, Barry and Mary Dunihue, of Clifton Forge; his Paternal Great Grandmother, Gail Brookman, of Covington; his Maternal Great Grandmother, Wanda Tallman, of Alderson, WV, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 3, 2019, at 5:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Sampson officiating assisted by Rev. Jamal Caul. Following the service the family will receive their friends at Arritt Funeral Home. Service Sunday, February 3, 2019 05:00 PM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Sunday, February 3, 2019 05:30...

Mary Sue Plymale Woodson, 84, of 526 E. Kline St., died, Saturday January 26, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Woodson was born January 19, 1935 in Bellpoint, WV the daughter of the late George and Trusby Taylor Plymale. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Nancy Craft and an infant sister and a brother George Plymale. Mary Sue was a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. She was a child care provider and loved to shop and play bingo. Surviving are her daughter Denise Bennett and husband Charles of Rocksboro, NC, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister Barbara Paxton and husband David of Arizona, a brother Danny Plymale of Clifton Forge, a sister in law Judy Thompson of Montana, a number of nieces and nephews, two close friends Velda Craft and Evie Parr, and two special caregivers Lori Nuckols and Jeannie German, and her precious fur baby "Muffin". The funeral service will be held Monday January 28 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of ...

Gary Wayne McCauley, 56, of, 226 Walnut St., died, January 25, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time....

Rev. David Robbins Ellis, 84, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, in the Springs Nursing Home at Hot Springs. Rev. Ellis was born April 10, 1934, at Rangeley, Maine, the son of Ardine G. and Mattie Robbins Ellis, In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Spofford Ellis, in 1998 and by a sister, Diane Ellis. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the 1950s. He graduated from Farmington State College in Farmington, ME, and taught school in Maine and Florida until 1977 when he entered Theological Seminary at Erskine College in South Carolina. He pastored churches in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. He pastored Johnson Creek AR Presbyterian Church in Alleghany County and retired from Garrson Memorial AR Presbyterian Church in Bessemer City, NC. He served as the Moderator of the Virginia Presbytery as well as the Chairman of the Virginia Presbytery's ecclesiastical commission. He was a member of the Lions Club where he was the Lion of the...

Paul Ellis Howard, 69, of 3321 Kanawha Trail died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Howard was born November 23, 1949, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Garnett and Gladys Crawford Howard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first Wife , Linda Perry Howard, and a Brother, Berlin "Stables" Howard. For the past 26 years Paul has been the Owner and Operator of Alleghany Sportsman Supply in Covington. He was a longtime member of the Alleghany Highlands Friends of the National Rifle Association and of Covington Lodge #610, Loyal Order of the Moose. Surviving are his Wife, Cindy Bowers Howard, of Covington; two Sons, Barry Housman of Covington and Jeffrey Howard, and his Wife, Jenna, of Huntington, WV; his Daughter, Mandy Ratliff, and her Husband, Brandon, of Covington; three grandchildren, Kinley Howard, Emmalyn Howard and Myla Ratliff; three Sisters, Janet Austin and Yvonne Lewis, both of Covington, and Betty Puskar of Morg...