Obituaries

Joseph Michael Herrmann, 76, of 5401 Johnson Creek Rd., died, Thursday April 27, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Herrmann was born August 12, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Earl Herrmann and Evelyn Herrmann, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Ballard Herrmann in 2020.

Joe served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam, and later retired with the United States Navy for over 20 years. He was a past commander of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are his daughter, Tracey Rivezzo of New York;  two step daughters, Debra Loisel and her husband Todd of Covington, Jacqueline Pinkny of Bryans Road, MD; a step son, James Robinson, Jr. and wife Tammy of GA; ten grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother; Gilbert Herrmann and s...

Daniel Burns Campbell Jr., 74, of 4018 Indian Draft Rd., passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Campbell was born on January 12, 1949, in Savannah, GA, a son of the late Daniel B. Campbell Sr. and Levita Willis Campbell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half sister Billie Beech.

Daniel worked for H & M Electric as an electrician. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his dog, gardening, and watching Western movies.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Vance Campbell, of Covington; a son, Daniel B. Campbell, III of Johnson City, TN; two granddaughters, Liberty Nolan of Covington and Destiny Nolan of Hot Springs; and a grandson, Daniel B. Campbell, IV of Johnson City, TN.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been crema...

Todd Neal Campbell, 60, of Covington, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023.

Mr. Campbell was born on October 23, 1962, in Covington, a son of Ronald B. Campbell Sr. and Phyllis Kersey Campbell of Covington.

He was the owner of Advantage Cleaning Services and was a member of the Edgemont ARP Church. He was a 1981 graduate of Alleghany High School. A star athlete in basketball, baseball, and football, where he was an all-state running back in 1980. Todd was an avid golfer and a former member of The Homestead Cascades and the Alleghany Country Club. He was an avid North Carolina Tar Heel fan. Todd was a people person and especially enjoyed meeting new people.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Ron Ca...

Larry Alan Treynor, 72, of Covington, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Treynor was born May 30, 1950, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Emmett and Violet Arrington Treynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Treynor.

Larry served his country in the Virginia National Guard for several years. He retired from Garten Trucking as an inspector and was previously employed at the former Hercules and Garten Ford. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Elks Lodge #1065, Covington Moose Lodge 610, and a lifetime member of the Dunlap Fire and Rescue Squad. He was an avid UVA, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Redskins fan.

Survivors include his wife, Ducky Treynor; two daughters, Stephanie Treynor Carter and Kelly Caldwell and husband Nolan; grandchildren, Alivia Morgan, Kole Cald...

Ashby Childs “Red” Starke, Jr., 88, of 1902 S. Kadel Ave., passed away on Saturday April 15, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Starke was born on March 22, 1935, in Boston, MA, a son of the late Ashby Starke Sr. and Florence Nelson Starke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Garnet; two sisters, Lorretta Jordan and Evelyn Hall; and two brothers, Bill Starke and Donald Starke.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner/operator of Red’s Construction Company. He always found something to do and enjoyed making, building, and fixing stuff. He also enjoyed traveling.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years Linda Persinger Starke of Coving...

Edna Mae Barnett Craghead, aged 96, peacefully departed this earth April 14, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Verona, VA. She succumbed to pancreatic cancer along with other ailments which had afflicted her for many years.

Originally from Gretna, LA., she was the youngest of five children of Harry and Edna Barnett. She met, and eventually married, a sailor, Thomas James Craghead while his ship was ported in New Orleans. After he left the service, Edna lived with him as a pastor's wife in Riner, Va. until the family moved to Covington in 1964. There she worked as a bookkeeper at Covington Wholesale Grocery until she retired. She was widowed in 2007. Due to her health issues, she moved to Verona in 2016 to live with her daughter.

Mother of three, Edna lost her son, Thomas James Craghead, Jr.(Buddy) in the Vietnam war in 1968. She was also preceded in death by her parent...

Woodrow Murray “Buddy” Young Jr., 85, of 204 E. Phillip St., passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Young was born on January 14, 1938, in Alleghany County, the son of late Woodrow M. Young Sr. and Virginia Via Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Donald L. Young.

He was a member of the United States Army and United States Army Reserves. He was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, and he retired in 2000 from Meade-Westvaco as a Fire Inspector.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years Margie Stone Young of Covington; three children, Michael T. Young and wife Brigette Young, Kevin W. Young all of Covington, and Renee Y. Gann of Waynesboro; seven grandchild...

Juanita Frances Warden Boggs, 75, of 2715 Maldon St, Low Moor, died, Sunday April 9, 2023 at her residence.

She was born July 24, 1944, in Greenbrier Co., WV a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruby Wilson Warden, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Ferrell; 2nd husband Harmon Boggs; two daughters, Patricia White and Ruby Burns; two sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. Boggs was formerly employed by Halmode Inc.

Surviving are three daughters Linda Sue and Wayne Bocook of Low Moor, Theresa Harold and husband Richard of Roanoke, and Libby Alcantara and husband Lobo of Clifton Forge; one son Charles Halsey and wife Susan of Sumter, SC; a number of grandchildren; great grandchildren; three sisters Carolyn Patten of Roanoke, Diane Caldwell of AL, and Darlena Caldwell of Low Moor; one brother Homer Warden of Troutville; and number nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Thursday April 13, 2023, at 2:...

Marvin Lewis Jones, 57, of Covington, died, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor.

Mr. Jones was born August 30, 1965, in Covington he was the son of Geraldine Jones of Covington and the late Richard Jones Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son Shane M. Jones.

Marvin was a self-employed contractor for many years.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Zachary Humphreys of Low Moor and Marvin Jones, Jr. of Roanoke; special friend Kim Folden Jones of Roanoke; four brothers, Richard Jones Jr. and wife Chris, Michael Jones, James Jones, and Ronnie Jones all of Covington; four sisters, Linda Jeter, Theresa Smith and husband James, Debbie Rice, and husband Greg, and Daphney Wallace and husband James all of Covington; a number of nieces and nephews a...

JoAnn Carter of Covington VA passed away at home on March 30, 2023, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Kathleen “Peggy” Worsham and David Mustoe Carter.

She retired from the Alleghany Highlands School system after many years as a physical education and driver’s education teacher. After retirement she continued to be an avid supporter of youth sports and assisted with ticket sales for sporting events at the high school. She was inducted into the Alleghany Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007 and recognized with a Distinguished Service Award in 1983 for twenty years of teaching prior to Alleghany County Schools merger with Clifton Forge. An education award she received in 1991 was inscribed with “JoAnn will be remembered for her interest in fair play and oneness in life. Her boundless energy has been expressed through her cheerful disposition which she has freely shared with everyone.” She appreciated ...

Margaretta P. Robinson was born on May 18. 1965 and departed this life on March 30.2023. She was born into the life of the late Juanita B & Sylvester G. Robinson Sr. Margaretta is survived by one brother Sylvester G. Robinson Jr. of Richmond VA, one nephew, two nieces, three great nephews and three great nieces. She also leaves a longtime confidant, Sherri M. Hargrove of Woodbridge VA.

At an early age Margaretta devoted her life to Christ and became a member of First Baptist church of Covington Va. Margaretta is a graduate of Covington High School and attended Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. After Attending College Margaretta relocated to Roanoke VA. At that time, she became employed for Ritz Camera for fourteen years which led her to northern VA. After arriving in Northern Va., she decided to change careers and entered into the field of education as an admissions representative throughout the Washington DC ...

Roger Dale Lilly went to his ultimate family reunion during the early morning hours of March 19, 2023. His bride of 56 years, Virginia 'Ginger' Walker Lilly was by his side.

As the old saying goes, “he did it his way!” Just after midnight, Roger literally let go of the hand of his Honey Bunch and took hold of the hand of his heavenly Father, signifying to Ginger, "God's got me now!" Roger was last employed by MeadWestvaco until neuropathy in hands and a long time inherited diabetes led to an early retirement. He was a well-known fixture of the work force who had given him the nickname 'Mean eye'. 

And speaking of comrades, Roger and lifetime friends Richard Lilly of Covington VA & Darrell Lilly of Nimitz, WV went to join the Marines soon after high school graduation from Hinton High School in Hinton, WV. Roger was the only one who successfully made the enlistmen...