Obituaries

Ryan Matthew McCormick May 2, 1983 September 29, 2022 Ryan passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 39, with his dog Rookie beside him. Formerly from Hillsborough New Jersey Ryan has spent the last 21 years living in Virginia. He went to VCU and also Harvard online. Ryan was A business analyst for risk management programs. He had a passion for golf, fishing, music cars, and his pets. In April, Ryan purchased his first home in Covington Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Guertty Granados McCormick, Mother Karen Lasher McCormick, father Kyle K McCormick, brother Sean Robert McCormick aunt Diane Lasher Melici/Allan Dana Blair, Jaci Lasher Mandikas/Nick Michael Lauren, Cyndi McCormick Raabe/ Craig Casey, Cole. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Joan Lasher maternal grandfather Jack Lasher Fraternal grandfather Kyle C McCormick fraternal grandmother Norma H McCormick. His wings were ready to fly, my heart isn't ready to let him go. Rest in pe...

Linda Scott Linda Bradshaw Scott, 79, of 6603 Potts Creek Rd., died, Tuesday September 27, 2022, at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. Mrs. Scott was born on November 17, 1942, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Richard R. and Rebecca Craft Bradshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Scott Jr.; a sister Phyllis Bradshaw; a brother Leo Bradshaw; a sister-in-law Carol Bradshaw. She was a clerk at the former Pebbles Store in Covington as well as she served on the board of directors for the Lone Star Cemetery for a number of years. Surviving are her daughter Dawn Craft; a step daughter Jeanne Burr and husband Steve all of Covington; two step granddaughters Ashley Persinger and Tiffany Plecker; two grandsons Chad Tucker and Logan Craft; a brother Eugene Bradshaw; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Friday September 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with th...

Genevieve Wheeler McKenzie, 84, of Covington, died Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. McKenzie was born March 16, 1938, in Hot Springs, a daughter of the late Eugene and Emma Wheeler Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd McKenzie; one daughter, Demerity Valdez; two sons, Melvin Wright and Robert “Wiz” Wright; one sister, Jean Taylor; and two brothers, Robert Wright and Tyrone Wheeler. Genevieve took care of children in the Washington D.C. area for number of years. She was a member of the Master Child Church in Washington D.C. Surviving are three daughters, Renee Wright of Covington, Sandra Dinkins of Macon, Georgia and Louise Wallace and her husband Jay of Roanoke; one son, Kirk Wright of Covington; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Deborah Wright-Hall and husband Hubert of Covington; two brothers, Gilbert Wright and Gregory Wright and wife, Alice of Maryla...

Connie Godfrey Harris, 74, of 7523 Ogles Creek Rd, died, Saturday September 17, 2022, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Mrs. Harris was born on January 31, 1947, in Calhoun, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Godfrey and Estaline Starcher Godfrey. Surviving are two daughters Kathy Fisher of Covington and Peggy Harris of Barberton OH; four grandchildren Brandon Fisher, Stephanie Harris, Amanda Barnes, and Robert Younger; four great grandchildren Johnathan Helper, Buckett Hepler, Lukas Fisher, and Alexis Harmon; also one brother Gary Godfrey; three sisters; Eulha Starcher, Linda Sexton, and Brenda Jones; and special friends Junior and Patty Fisher, Betty Barnhouse, Agnes Godfrey, Agnes Godfrey, Dolly Godfrey, and Marvin O’Conner. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A service will be held at later date. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home....

Dr. Nancy Ochs, died, September 16, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia. She worked as a family counselor in Covington, Reston, Rockbridge and Fauquier counties before retiring to fish and garden at her home in Hot Springs. She and her husband, Bud Willner, volunteered for twelve years through the Local Office on Aging, assisting Medicare recipients with signing up for Medicare Part D plans. She is survived by her husband, Byron "Bud" Willner, daughter Pam Ochs, and son Jeremy Phillips, stepson Scott Willner, and grandchildren Quinn, Nixie and Faelen Ochs Thomas. A celebration of life will be held Saturday October 15 at 11AM at WestWinds Venue 4905 Indian Draft Road, Covington, VA 24426. The family requests those who knew her share memories and pictures on her memorial site at https://everloved.com/life-of/nancy-ochs/. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The family would love to know who may be attending the celebration of life - plea...

Carter David Wickline, 17, of 1714 Forrest Hill Ave., Clifton Forge, died on September 3, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Wickline was born on July 26, 2005, in Lexington a son of Chad D. Wickline and Jessica Burks Pullin. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather David Wickline; maternal grandparents Ben and Isabelle Schumaker; his great grandparents Jake and Mary E. Snyder; and his uncle David B. Wickline. 

He was a member of the Alleghany High School Class of 2023 as well as the Captain of the Alleghany High School Golf Team. He was a member of the Selma Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his family and his friends.

In addition to his mother and father he is survived by his stepmother, Christy Wickline; his mother’s boyfriend, Richie Smith; his stepfather, Patrick Pullin; three bro...

Jacob Harrah “Jake” Harless, 71, of Covington, died, Friday September 2, 2022, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. Mr. Harless was born on March 4, 1951, in Alleghany County a son of the late John and Eleanor Tingler Harless. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Jacob “Boots” Harless Jr.; a granddaughter Abby Baker; a son in law Timothy McKoy; a sister Virginia Harless; and a brother John Harless. He was a self-employed mechanic who enjoyed fishing and his number one priority was his family. Surviving are his wife Billie Harless; a son Michael Bess; five daughters Ginny Nalley, Jessica Harris and husband Justin; Sabrina Richardson and husband Dennis; Frances McKoy, and Katrina Shahan all of Covington; ten grandchildren: Jamie Blankenship., Tyler Baker and wife Amiah, Jacob Crawford, Kirsten Weinger, Hailey and Harley Crawford, Ayden Weiger, Allison Crawford, Jacobi McKoy, Paisley Harris, and Noah Richardson; three great grandchildren Saraiyh Baker,...

Sue “Tootsie” Baker Byers, 91, of Covington, Virginia, sadly left us on September 1, 2022. She was able to say goodbye to her family and loved ones before passing peacefully. She was born June 9, 1931, at the family home in Covington, Virginia, the daughter of Lucille Knighton Baker. Sue is survived by her first cousins Carroll Smith, Gordon Shoemaker, Robert Knighton, Nancy Simmons, Susan Curtis, Vicki Callear, Bert Knighton, and many loving family members and friends including her Yorkshire Terrier, Lucie. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Byers, and their son, Richard Byers. Sue worked as a bank teller with the First National Exchange Bank, then with Wachovia Bank. Sue was a member of Mallow Presbyterian Church, where she was highly involved with the congregation. She was a children’s Sunday school teacher, a choir member, a President of the Presbyterian Women, a Bible Moderator of the Women’s Circle, and a mentor to many members of the Mall...

Sharon Ruth Ferguson, 78, of 2316 S. Grass Ave., died, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Ferguson was born on June 11, 1944, in Burlington City, NJ a daughter of the late James Russell and Ruth Mae Lawrence Kelly. She was an office manager and bookkeeper for R. Kane in New Jersey. She also was the former President of the Burlington City Womans Club as well as the Covington Womans Club and a member of the Garden Club. She was an artist, painter, seamstress, dollmaker, who loved to travel and spend time with her children. She was a decorator, kind, sweet and had a wonderful laugh. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her husband of 50 years John Berkeley Ferguson, four children Jules J. Carcanague of CA., Monica Carcanague of NJ, Jim Carcanague and wife Amanda of NJ and Eric Ferguson and wife Christina of Covington; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four sisters; and a number of nieces and nephews. A private serv...

James Paul Jamison, 86, of 1303 W. Jackson St., died, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. Mr. Jamison was born on March 25, 1936, in Alleghany County a son of the late George Vernor and Jessie Claire Humphries Jamison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved Wife of 63 years Laura Jean McDonald Jamison in March; two sisters Rosemary Jamison Wilson and Charlotte Bowen Wright; three brothers George Jamison, David "Davy" Jamison, and John Bowen. He served his country in the United States Army and was a machine operator at the former Hercules/ AET plant. He enjoyed taking walks and gardening as well as being an avid outdoorsman. He loved his grand dogs. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. He is survived by his daughter Cecilia Ann Jamison; two sons James Paul Jamison Jr. and wife Karen and David Lee Jamison and Regina Hinkle; two grandchildren Ashley Jamison and Heather Jamison; two great grandchild...

Deborah " Debbie " Ann Hiner , 67 of 100 Sherry May Street, went to be her with Lord and savior, Friday, August 26, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1955, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late George "Corky" and Ruby Furry Stogdale. Debbie has served as a Pastor for over 16 years with Holy Word Assembly of God in Fairlea, WV, Troutville Assembly of God in Troutville, and Living Word Assembly of God in Covington. She courageously battled Leukemia for over 16 years. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Danny Hiner; two sons, Brian Hiner and his wife Jennifer and Shane Hiner and his wife Kathy; two daughters, Chrissy Back and her husband Joe and Amy Scott and her husband Eric; four granddaughters, Summer, Kolby, Shayla and Ilana; four grandsons, Nathan, Josh, Bubba and Seth; two great grandchildren, Hazel and Jackson; two brothers, Wilton Stogdale and Wayne Stogdale; three sisters, Donna Mallozzi, Diana Hazelwood and Deanna Butler; and numerous nieces ...

Ralph Eugene May Sr., 86, of 306 Dairy St., died, Tuesday August 23, 2022, at his residence. Mr. May was born on Jul 10, 1936, in Alleghany County a son of the late Jess and Beulah Andrews May. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. He served in the United State Army. In 1980 he was a mine inspector for the state of Wyoming, he also worked at Back Creek and was in maintenance at the Woodlands and Springs Nursing Homes. He joined the Eden United Methodist Church on April 12, 1981. He loved to play golf and was a caddy at the Homestead for 40 years. He enjoyed playing the lottery and was a Dallas Cowboys fan. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are his spouse Linda Lee Johnson May; seven children Eugene May Jr., Rickey May, Debbie Hammer, Missy Shifflett, Scott May, Timothy May, ad Secret Smith; one step daughter; five grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four sisters Pat ...