January 17, 2023
Billy Wayne “Gilligan” Lipes, 61, of Roanoke, died, Tuesday January 17, 2023, in Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1961, in Alleghany Co. a son of the late William C. and Erma Taylor Lipes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death George Green who helped raised him. Billy was retired from Greer’s Supply Co. as a fire extinguisher technician and was a former member of the Covington Moose Lodge #610.
Surviving is his wife of 28 years Angelia Thompson Lipes of Roanoke; Schyler Gamez and Samathan Gamez who lived with them; a daughter Jessica Lipes of Massachusetts; one sister Cathy Lipes of Covington; two brothers Donnie Lipes and his wife Jen of Covington and Allen Lipes and James Stanley of Gibsonville, NC.; also surviving are number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Saturday January 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond Christian officiating. The interment will be made in Humphries Cemetery. The family will receive their friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home.
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Final Resting Place:
Humphries Cemetery
Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426
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Maddox Wickline and Family
Sep 29, 2023
Prayers for comfort and peace in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
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Ralph Oden Jr
Sep 29, 2023
I know how much you are loved and will be missed by your family. May you rest well and reunite with our loved ones on the otherside.
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ellen oden
Sep 29, 2023
hell of a brother in law and uncle to my boys ralphjr aka lil eddie jerry and alvin oden. fly high r i p u will me missed
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Jackie
Sep 28, 2023
We didn’t always see eye to eye but we always managed to laugh about it later. You were a great brother. You were also a awesome step dad to Nikki and Jr. And a super grandfather and great grandfather. I’m so glad I got to talk to you one last time❤️ I love you and will miss you. RIP
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Lisa Bush
Sep 28, 2023
You will be greatly missed. I know you and Mike are up in heaven having a big party. I miss you both so much.
I love you! I am so happy I got to say to tell you I love you.
Love you little sister Lisa
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Frenchy and Lori Parris
Sep 27, 2023
We had the pleasure of meeting Dontae at the wrestling tournaments. Our grandson Tyson started his Jr year and Dontae was a true inspiration to Tyson. He was always cheering on any teammate who was getting ready to hit the mat and he was always there when the match was over telling them good job whether they won or lost. I don't think I ever saw him that he didn't speak. He was a true blessing to anyone he ever met and I know Tyson will always have a special angel watching over him. RIP Dontae
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Lucy Brewster
Sep 27, 2023
I'm so sorry... You all are in my prayers... I'm so glad I had the honor to be friends with Brenda. Goodbye Miss P. I'll remember you always.
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Beth Smith Tucker
Sep 26, 2023
I am so very sorry for all of the family!
Hugs and prayers♥️🙏🏻.
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Ruth Lockhart
Sep 26, 2023
May She Rest In Peace. Brenda was a loving wife, mother and friend.
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Cary Linkswiler
Sep 26, 2023
My heart breaks for this community and Dontaes family! Forever a Mountie! Forever Mr. AHS! I hope and pray that Dontae and Carter are up their goofing off, because that’s the kind of joy they gave us!
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Nancy Moga
Sep 26, 2023
Sending love, peace, and sympathy to the family. So young and such a nice young man.
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Angelina
Sep 26, 2023
I didn’t really know Dante but I know that he was a good person, I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t really prey a lot but I will pray for Dante and his family.