Obituaries

Doris Wilcher Fridley Reynolds age 63, of Covington, died, Friday September 7, 2018 in Lewis-Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. Mrs. Reynolds was born May 30, 1955 in Alleghany County. She was the daughter of the late Roy Allen Wilcher and Beulah Caldwell Wilcher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her second husband Dallas Reynolds, two granddaughters Taylor Fridley and Aline Fridley Doris was a Beautician for many years and was member First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Covington. Surviving are four sons Anthony Fridley and his wife Kristen, Eric Fridley and his wife Janice Fridley all of Johnson City, TN, Jeremy Fridley and his wife Connie, and Travis Fridley and Casey Hinkley both of Covington, six step children, also surviving five grandchildren two them whom she raised Megan Fridley and T.J. Fridley also four great grandchildren, one brother David Caldwell of Roanoke, three sisters Linda Sartain and husband Bill of Covington, Wanda Merritt of Gainesboro TN, ...

Doris Wilcher Fridley Reynolds age 63, of Covington, died, Friday September 7, 2018 in Lewis-Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. Mrs. Reynolds was born May 30, 1955 in Alleghany County. She was the daughter of the late Roy Allen Wilcher and Beulah Caldwell Wilcher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her second husband Dallas Reynolds, two granddaughters Taylor Fridley and Aline Fridley Doris was a Beautician for many years and was member First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Covington. Surviving are four sons Anthony Fridley and his wife Kristen, Eric Fridley and his wife Janice Fridley all of Johnson City, TN, Jeremy Fridley and his wife Connie, and Travis Fridley and Casey Hinkley both of Covington, six step children, also surviving five grandchildren two them whom she raised Megan Fridley and T.J. Fridley also four great grandchildren, one brother David Caldwell of Roanoke, three sisters Linda Sartain and husband Bill of Covington, Wanda Merritt of Gainesbor...

Joyce Pearl Burchett May, 77, of 106 Whitney Rd., died, September 2, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. May was born March 2, 1941 in Kentucky the daughter of the late Ovel Kenton Burchett and Ethel Lucille Burchett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Juanita White, her great grandchild Camden Hendrick, her mother in law, and other in laws. Joyce was a former baker at Wal-Mart in Kentucky. She loved to fish, cook, have a big garden with flowers and vegetables, and collect home interior items like figurines and pictures. Surviving are her husband of 19 years John Phillip May, four children Tonya Borges of Covington, Jeff Hendrick of Warm Springs, Kenton Hendrick and wife Kelly of Indianapolis, IN and Troy Reason Sr. and wife Georgianna of Elgin, SC, four Step Children Elizabeth May and fianc Jeremiah Pattison of Clifton Forge, Teresa Simmons and husband Carl, Charlotte Hepler and husband Lonnie, and Phillip Wayne May and wife Tina all of Covington, a number of gr...

Adam Keene Byrd, 77, of 4772 Sam Snead Highway, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1940, a son of the late Julian M. Byrd, Jr. and Dorothy Keene Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Julian M. Byrd, III. Mr. Byrd was a graduate of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He was owner of Byrd Enterprises for 30 years. He was a past president of the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce. Keene loved playing golf and was a Historian for the Homestead in Hot Springs. He loved life. Surviving are his wife Madeline "Betsy" Byrd of Hot Springs; two step daughters, Elizabeth Pritt and her husband Terry of Hot Springs and Kathy Vaught and her husband Ron of Millboro; two step sons, Charles Herman, Jr. of Hot Springs and Chip Herman of Blacksburg; three grandchildren, Landon Vaught and Jody Colaw of Monterey; Phillip Pritt and Kaylie Farist and Jessica Robeson, all of Covington; one great grandson, Conner Robeson; ...

James Carl Baker, Sr., 75, 1325 N. Alleghany Ave., died Friday August 31, 2018 at the English Meadows Elks Home in Bedford. He was born May 28, 1943 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Ohmar and Lizzie Smith Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by six brothers and sisters. Mr. Baker retired from the Power House at Westrock after 43 years of service. Jim was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was an avid bowler, loved hunting and camping and was a member of the Ponderosa Hunt Club. Jim was a loving Husband, father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle. Surviving are his wife Ann Watts Baker of Covington; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Sissy Baker of Williamsburg; Jeff and Jackie Baker of Covington; Mark and Becky Baker of Roanoke; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and a numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 2PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Barry Daniels officiating, as...

James Carl Baker, Sr., 75, 1325 N. Alleghany Ave., died Friday August 31, 2018 at the English Meadows Elks Home in Bedford. He was born May 28, 1943 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Ohmar and Lizzie Smith Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by six brothers and sisters. Mr. Baker retired from the Power House at Westrock after 43 years of service. Jim was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was an avid bowler, loved hunting and camping and was a member of the Ponderosa Hunt Club. Jim was a loving Husband, father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle. Surviving are his wife Ann Watts Baker of Covington; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Sissy Baker of Williamsburg; Jeff and Jackie Baker of Covington; Mark and Becky Baker of Roanoke; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and a numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 2PM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Barry Daniels officia...

Carol Williams Sheppard, 73, of 4221 Midland Trail, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. She was born January 10, 1945 in Alleghany County, a daughter the late Jacob Williams and Beulah Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Sheppard was self employed as a sitter for the elderly in the area. Mrs. Shepard loved animals, especially her cats. Surviving are her husband, Roy L. Sheppard, Sr. of Covington; her daughter, Jennifer Sheppard of Nokesville, VA; her three sons, Todd Sheppard of Covington; Robbie Sheppard of Florida and Roy Sheppard, Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Covington; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her sister, Rose and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edith Snedegar officiating. The family will receive their one hour prior to service time at the fune...

Carol Williams Sheppard, 73, of 4221 Midland Trail, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. She was born January 10, 1945 in Alleghany County, a daughter the late Jacob Williams and Beulah Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Sheppard was self employed as a sitter for the elderly in the area. Mrs. Shepard loved animals, especially her cats. Surviving are her husband, Roy L. Sheppard, Sr. of Covington; her daughter, Jennifer Sheppard of Nokesville, VA; her three sons, Todd Sheppard of Covington; Robbie Sheppard of Florida and Roy Sheppard, Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Covington; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her sister, Rose and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edith Snedegar officiating. The family will receive their one hour prior to service time at th...

Ki-Ari King Wright, infant Son of Tanyell Hunter and Winfred Wright, both of Covington died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two Sisters, Taylin Nelson and Niyesha Wright, both of Covington; his Maternal Grandparents, Sandra Hunter and Keith Laws, both of Covington; his Paternal Grandmother, Deborah Wright, of Covington; his Maternal Great Grandmother, Ruby Lewis, of Covington and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held Sunday, September 2, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas H. Harper officiating. The family will gather at Arritt Funeral Home at 1:30 PM to go to the cemetery. Service Information Date: Sunday, September 2, 2018 Time: 10/1/18 02:00 pm Cedar Hill Cemetery...

Ki-Ari King Wright, infant Son of Tanyell Hunter and Winfred Wright, both of Covington died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two Sisters, Taylin Nelson and Niyesha Wright, both of Covington; his Maternal Grandparents, Sandra Hunter and Keith Laws, both of Covington; his Paternal Grandmother, Deborah Wright, of Covington; his Maternal Great Grandmother, Ruby Lewis, of Covington and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held Sunday, September 2, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas H. Harper officiating. The family will gather at Arritt Funeral Home at 1:30 PM to go to the cemetery. Service Sunday, September 2, 2018 02:00 PM Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521 S. Carpenter Dr. Covington,VA - 24426...

Berland Edward "Doc" Bailey, 81 of 405 Bailey's Rd., died Tuesday August 28, 2018. He was born September 15, 1936 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Lacy and Nora Persinger Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred Bailey, Arnold Bailey and Robert "Babe" Bailey. Mr. Bailey had farmed most of his life and was a former employee of DD Kerns as a Truck Driver. He was a member of Mountain Valley United Methodist Church. Surviving are his two brothers, Ernest Bailey and Jim Bailey, both of Covington; six sisters, Nadine Tucker and her husband Jim; Alice DePriest; Eldise Gilbert; Mary Austin; Jenny Kitt and her husband Sam and Sue Menifee and her husband Nathan, all of Covington; his special companion, Loriane Selleck of Covington and number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. The graveside service will be conducted Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Humphries Cemetery with the Rev. Raymon...

Luther Udell Bowen, 85, of 4414 Dunlap Creek Rd., died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born April 16, 1933, in Alleghany County, a son the late William M. and Leona Switzer Bowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Bowen and Alvin Bowen and by a great granddaughter, Abigail Cable and two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Bowen served with the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1995 from the Via Sawmill in Louisa and had delivered the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper in Louisa for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Tucker Bowen, of Covington; his son, Everett "Buster Bowen and his wife, Selina, of Covington; his two daughters, Lelia "Cathy" Nester and her husband, Toney, of Mineral and Thelma Hooper and her husband, Steve, of Robbinsville, NC; two step daughters, Teresa Simmons and her husband, Carl, and Charlotte Ann Hepler and her husband, Lonnie, all of Covington; one step- son Phillip Wayne ...