Obituaries

Billy Joe Fox of Covington, VA, age 84 died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital.

Billy Joe was born, April 18, 1939, in Ronceverte, WVA and was preceded in death by his parents, Isabella Erskine Fox and Raymond Fox; a daughter, Debbie Bartley; and a sister.

Mr. Fox retired from AET and was also a former employee at Hercules, Inc and he servered in the United States Army. 

Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Sue Huffman Fox of Covington; one daughter, Diana Austin of Covington; and three grandchildren Kayla Maynard of Lancaster, PA, Justin Perdue of St. Mary, GA. and Jessica Wills, White Sulphur, WVA; and a brother, Ricky Fox of Ronceverte, WVA.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

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Dontae Deangelo Miller, age 18 of Covington, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, in West Virginia.

Dontae was born September 20, 2005, in Staunton, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Johnny M. Miller, Sr. and Marion Miller.

He graduated from Alleghany High School in May of 2023 and was currently attending Bluefield State College in Bluefield, WV and enjoyed being on the wrestling team.

Dontae grew up in Potts Creek and is survived by his brothers, Shawn Miller, Travis Miller, Tim Miller of Covington, and John D. (Samantha) Miller of Charleston, S.C.; three nephews, Cohen, Hudson and Dylan and one niece Nora.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the ...

Brenda Lockhart Paxton, 77, of Covington, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

Brenda was born July 16, 1946, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Ben and Beatrice “Snookie” Rose Lockhart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Junie” Paxton.

Mrs. Paxton was a personal caregiver for many years. She was a retired member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxiliary and the Boiling Springs Senior Club.

Surviving are her sons, Dwaine Paxton, and Ronnie (Sandy) Paxton, both of Covington; grandchildren, Shane (Samantha) Byer, Justin (Kayla) Paxton, Kyle Paxton, Ben (Keryston Hutson) Paxton, all Covington, and Samantha Paxton (Jackson Clayton), of Radford; and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will b...

Geraldine Rebecca Jones, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home in Covington, VA.

She was born on January 26, 1936, in Hot Springs VA, to the late Lucille and Sylvester Brown. She was raised on her family farm in Hot Springs called the Umbles Farm. She married the love of her life, the late Richard C. Jones Sr. in 1949. and together they raised nine children.  Geraldine was also preceded in death by two sons, Marvin "Boo Boo" Jones and Richard Jones, Jr., three brothers, Sylvester, James, and Leroy Brown; a son-in-law, Curtis Jeter; and a grandson, Shane Jones.

Surviving are three sons, Michael, James, and Ronnie Jones of Covington;  four daughters Linda Jeter, Teresa (James) Smith, Debra (Gregory) Rice and Daphne “Stephanie” (James) Wallace all of Covington; daughter-in-law Kim Jones of Roanoke and a grandson Chris Jones of Covington; s...

Ronald Wayne Cale, Sr., 76, of Covington, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at LewisGale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor.

Ronald was born December 15, 1946, in Covington, a son of the late Virgil M. and Lillie Kay Cale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Smith Cale; four sisters, and five brothers.  He worked as a forklift operator for Bacova Guild in Low Moor for many years. Mr. Cale served his country in the United States Army.

Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Cale and Kerry Weade; two sons, Chipper Cale and Matthew Cale, all of Covington; one brother, Donnie Cale of Covington; two sisters, Judy Cottrell of Clifton Forge and Constance Gadd of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A memorial se...

Eugene Michael Patrick, 93, of Covington, died, Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, and son-in-law, Roseann and Jason Lee; and grandson, Fisher Lee, all of Covington.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com

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Evan Michael Groves, age 15, of Covington, died September 18, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.

Evan was born September 11, 2008, in Lexington, VA and was preceded in death by his Papaw Charlie Noland and John Groves.

Evan was a strong young man, and he never gave up. He was an avid UVA fan, loved monster trucks and trains. He attended Alleghany Highland Public Schools.

Surviving are his mother, Christina Britt Mclaughlin, and her fiancé, Cecil Hamilton of Covington; his father, Charles Angle of Low Moor; two sisters, Chaynne McCoy and Hannah Groves of Covington; maternal grandmother, Anna Noland of Covington, paternal grandmother, Brenda Craft of Low Moor, paternal grandfather, Blane Angle of Eagle Rock; maternal great grandparents, Danny and Patsy Sine of Verona.; an uncle, Jeff Britt of Covington; an aun...

Abraham “Abe” Wright, 82 years old, of Covington, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2023. Abe was born on October 6, 1940 in Alleghany County, Virginia to Leslie Lewis Wright and Margie Lee Wright.

He is survived by his sister, Agnes, his children John Wright and wife Carolyn of Falling Springs, Alvin, of Potts Creek, Virginia, Lorrine Humphries and her husband Roger of Potts Creek, Virginia, Grady Wright and his wife Bridget of Potts Creek, Virginia; his many grandchildren including Meg, Laura, Jack and his wife Rachel, TJ, Kayla, Heather and her partner Sean Gose, Josh and his fiancé JoAnna, Alivia, Rowan, and Ashton and Hilleary Downer and her partner Ethan Howard; his great grandchildren Kensington, Jordan, Kimber, Jane, Aubrey, and Ellie as well as his nephews Ernie Wright, Paul “Lewis” Wright; nieces Dorothy Losh and Wanda Fridley and other numerous niece...

Roberta Graham Tingler

Roberta Graham Tingler, age 90, of Eagle Rock, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at Roanoke Carilion Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Nelson “Buck” Tingler who preceded her in death in 1993.

Born October 1, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Robert C. Graham and Mary Fox Graham. Roberta was a strong-willed independent lady and lived her life on her own terms. She gave her heart to Jesus many years ago and remained a faithful member of United Baptist Church. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her family. Roberta touched so many lives and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Pauline Shifflett, Geneva Kershner and Helen Brisend...

Leona Broughman Wilhelm

Leona Broughman Wilhelm, age 86, of Covington, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Highland House in Clifton Forge, VA.

Leona was born April 16, 1937, in Clifton Forge, VA and was preceded in death by her parents the late Claudine Simmons Gooch and Thomas L. Broughman; her husband Samuel J. Wilhelm; an infant son, Marshall J. Wilhelm; a brother, Bobby L. Broughman; and a stepbrother, John E. Holston, Sr.

Ms. Wilhelm worked as a medical secretary at Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany. She also was a Sunday School teacher at Emory UMC, member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Moose Lodge, Rebecca’s Lodge, and recording secretary for the Union at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital.  She was a lifelong member of Temple Baptist Church.

Ms. Wilhe...

William Lee Brookman, Sr., 64, of New Castle, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. 

Born on January 22, 1959, in Maryland, William was the son of the late Charles and Maude Wolfe Brookman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert W. Brookman; and his sister, Christine Webb.

Known widely as Willie or Goo, William worked as a truck driver and diesel mechanic in Laurel, Maryland. He also served on the pit crews of dirt track racers Jimmy Skinner, Booper Bare, and C.S. Fitzgerald. A longtime resident of Paint Bank, Virginia, he was a devoted friend and neighbor to many in the community for over 25 years. 

William is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mamie Venable Brookman, of New Castle; his children: William Br...

Calvin Booth

Calvin Clarence Booth, 84, of Covington, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Calvin was born September 1, 1938, in Nelson County, a son of the late Clarence and Erma Lee Booth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Hepler Booth; an infant son, Jeffery Wayne Booth; a daughter-in-law, Diane Booth; a son-in-law, Rick Rapp; and his mother-in-law, Hazel Maxine Hepler.

Mr. Booth retired from the former AET in Covington as a machine operator and had previously been a delivery driver for the Peerless Creamery before it’s closing. He served his community on the Alleghany County School Board and Jackson River Technical School Board, was a founding member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department, a PTA leader at the former Boiling Springs Element...