Obituaries

Joseph Isaac "Zeke" Wright, Sr., 75 of 8707 Mill Branch Rd, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Alleghany Health and Rehab. He was born April 22, 1948, in Allegany Co the son of the late Leslie L. Wright and Margie W. Wright other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Louise Wright, a daughter Sherry W. Malcom, also by eight brothers and four sisters. Zeke was the owner and operator of Hammer and Nail Roofing Co for over forty years, he loved to hunt and fish. Surviving is his son Joseph I. Wright, Jr. of Covington, three grandchildren Brandon Jackson" Marissa Selleck", Hunter Malcom, IV and Taylor Malcom all of Covington, two sisters Helen Fitzgerald of Standsville, Agnes Thomas of Grottos, and brother Abraham Wright and his wife Emma of Covington, a son in law Toby Malcom of Covington, also surviving are number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 1:00PM at Lonestar Cemetery, with the David Brown officiating. Th...

Janice Jeffries Janice "Patty" Wilcher Jeffries, 68 of 616 N. Beverly St., died, Saturday July 2, 2022. Mrs. Jeffries was born on August 12, 1953, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Ray Allen and Beulah Caldwell Wilcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons Jamie E. Jeffries, Jason T. Jeffries, and Jody A. Jeffries and a sister Doris Reynolds. She was a CNA for over 30 years at the Brian Center in Fincastle and Alleghany as well as at the Woodlands Health & Rehab Center. She loves working with the elderly. Surviving are a daughter Amanda R. Thompson and John Massie; nine grandsons David Thompson Jr. and Jessica Smith, Austin Thompson and Gina Dawson, Adam Thompson and Mahaley McClung, Ethan Jeffries, Kamron Jeffries, Jody Jeffries Jr., Heath Wade, Bubba Massie, and Caleb Massie; two great grandson Grayson Thompson and Rowen Thompson; two sisters Linda Sartain and husband Bill of Covington and Wanda Merritt of TN; a brother David Caldw...

Kevin Thomas Meadows 50, of Neola, WV. died Friday June 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1971, in Baltimore MD. He was the son of the late Kenneth M Meadows, Sr. and Virginia Rose "Susie" Meadows of Neola, WV. Kevin had been employed by Mullican Lumber Co. in Ronceverte, WV and loved hunting and fishing Surviving other than his mother, he is survived by his brother Kenneth M. Meadows, II and his wife Veronica of White Sulphur, one nieces, Crystal Meadows of Neola, three nephews Kenneth M. Meadows, III., Thadeus Bradonand Hezekiah Brandon all of Lewisburg. a cousin Nikki Meadows bowles of Roanoke and a nephew Kenneth T. Tucker of Morgantown. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be at later date. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va....

Edith Irene Persinger Forbes, 62, of 111 Springwater Dr., died, Monday June 20, 2022, at Lewis Gale Alleghany in Low Moor. Mrs. Forbes was born September 2, 1959, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Beauford H. and Mary Humphries Persinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son David Wayne Persinger and a brother Harold L. Persinger. She was a school bus driver for Alleghany County Public Schools and a member of Cliffdale Christian Church. She loved her kids and grandchildren watching them swim at her pool, she loved cookouts, people, and cracking jokes. Surviving are her husband of 30 years Jerry W. Forbes of Covington; a daughter Amanda Forbes and Scotty Averill; two sons Dusty Forbes and Mackenzie Shinault and Rusty Forbes and wife Laura all of Covington; nine grandchildren: Harley, Haley, Hayden, Caleb, Maddie, Karter, Lyric, Sebastian, and Ashlyn; a sister Virginia Arrington of Covington; two brothers Robert Persinger of Hot Springs and Do...

Linda Salyers Alfier, 75, of 310 E. Prospect St., died, Friday June 17, 2022, in Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Mrs. Alfier was born January 8, 1947, in Bath County a daughter of the late John H. Salyers and Lila Swoop Salyers. She played the piano and choir director for Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church for a number of years. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Stephanie Morganti of North Canton, OH.; three grandchildren, Tyler Burch, Lucas Morganti and Sophia Morganti, and very special friend Warren "Chip" Lockridge. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Brenda Tingler Humphries, 77, of 3504 Jamison Mountain Rd., died, on Monday June 13, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Humphries was born on November 20, 1944, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late James Frank and Mabel Irene Redman Tingler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wade Lee Humphries in 2014, a daughter Debbie Dudley, a daughter in law Debbie Humphries, four Sisters, Darlene Givens, Velma Tingler, Arnetta Hicks, and Carol McCulley one Brother, Benson Tingler. She was a caregiver who enjoyed family reunions, drinking coffee, watching tv, and her chickens. Surviving are her five sons: Kenny Humphries, Dubbie Humphries and Samantha Campbell, Chubby Bogar Jr., Randy Bogar and wife Brenda, and Dinkie Bogar and wife Tammy; seventeen grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a son in law Melton Dudley; three Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Howard and Judy Tingler, Rodney and Pat Tin...

Arturo Villaflor Agbo, 61, of 134 Old Greenhouse Rd., Hot Springs, died, Wednesday June 8, 2022, at Bath Co. Community Hospital. Mr. Agbo was born March 3, 1961, in Manila, Philippines. He was the son of the late Adelina Villaflor Agbo and Teodoro Agbo Sr. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jun Villaflor and Alberto Agbo. Surviving are his three sons, Raphanthoy Agbo of Hot Springs, Arturo E. Agbo, Jr., and his wife Mary Grace of New Jersey, and Kenneth and Levy Agbo of Hot Springs; along with two grandchildren, Kara Jean Beatrice, and Marley Adeline. One Daughter Vlordeliza Cruz Agbo of the Philippines; a stepdaughter Kathnesz Grae Sanchez of the Philippines; Five sisters, Analisa Agbo of Covington, Celia Agbo of the Philippines, Sally Agbo of Covington, Dorie Abarico of Canada, Mayetth Agbo of Japan; two brothers, Leo Agbo of Maryland, and Joe Agbo of Covington. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 11:00AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funer...

Golden Craft Wright, 82 of Covington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Golden was born October 21, 1939, in Rock Fork, Kentucky and was the daughter of late, Ora and Mary Bell Tharp Craft. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don E. Wright; daughter, Joyce McClung; brothers, Virlie Craft, Virgil Craft, Chester Craft, Joe Craft; sisters, Amy Robinson, and Ellaree Johnson. A loving Mother and Granny, she will be missed by her family. She is survived by her children, Teresa and Pat Lockard of Belgium, Jay Wright of Covington, Patricia and Luke Baker of Radford; a son-in-law, Lewis McClung; grandchildren, Anne and Brad Walter, Mike and Olivia Lockard, Jennifer Queen, Mary and William Wolfe, Jessi and Josh Tolley; and great-grandchildren, Spencer, Brayden and Ryker Walter, Matthew and Jacob Murphy, Isla Queen, Lilly, Scarlet and Alyssa Wolfe, Brooklyn, Eli and Little Don Tolley; three brothers, Larry an...

Judy Gallew Williams, 75, of 306 Dairy St., died, Monday June 6, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Williams was born on October 13, 1946, in Virginia a daughter of the late Robert E. Sr. and Bessie Hite Gallew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas A. "Bo" Williams Sr. in 2018; a son Thomas A. Williams Jr. in 2015; two sisters Carolyn Sue Gallew in 2022 and Patricia Kilby; and a son in law Tony Raffo. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed crafting, collecting cookbooks, cooking, singing, thrift stores, and listening to gospel music. She is survived by four daughters: Linda Raffo of Lewisburg, WV, Missy Ray and fianc Anthony Moss of Youngsville, NC, Rebecca Dimaano and fianc Kerry Williams, and Alice Ramirez all of Covington; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; a sister Boneta Steltz of Salisbury, NC; a brother Robert E. Gallew Jr. of Green Bank, WV; a dear friend Robert ...

Verlie Craft, 86, of 1404 Donovan St. Selma, died, Saturday June 4, 2022, in the Virginia Veteran Care Center in Roanoke. Mr. Craft was born on January 8, 1936, in Kentucky a son of the late Ora and Mary Tharp Craft. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Hosey Craft in 2020; two sisters Amy Robinson and Ellera; three brothers Joe Craft, Virgil Craft, and Chester Craft. He was in the United States Navy for 20 years serving during Vietnam. He was a member of Midway Christian Church and a heavy equipment mechanic. Surviving are his two daughters Brenda Bogar and husband Randy of Covington and Debra Wolfe and husband Todd of Low Moor; a stepdaughter Patricia Bradley of Mt. Solon; five grandchildren David Armentrout and Cassie Hicks and her husband Travis all of Covington, Renee Broughman and her husband Jason of Low Moor, Sierra Bradley and Ember-Lynn Smith both of Mount Solon; four great grandchildren Jasmine Thornton, Ashley Broughman, Kelsey B...

Norman Persinger Sr. Norman Lewis Persinger Sr., 80, of 441 Winding Way, died, Tuesday May 31, 2022, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Persinger was born on April 10, 1942, in Alleghany County a son of the late Jesse L. and Helen Clark Smith Persinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife in 2019 Nancy Drepperd Persinger; a daughter Wendy Leigh Persinger; and a brother Donald R. Persinger. He served in the United State Navy and had retired from the #2 Paper Machine at MeadWestVaco. He was a member of Mallow Presbyterian Church and was an avid hunter. Surviving are his son Todd Persinger of Salem; a sister Rosa Lee Bartley of Covington; two sister in laws Thelma Falls and Betty Munsey; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be on June 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Virgil Woodie officiating. The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The fam...

Charles Allen White, 73, of Covington, passed away Monday May 30, 2022, at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond. Mr. White was born on January 11, 1949, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Stewart and Tassie White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert White and Fianc Linda Crawley. Surviving are his sister Macelia Hunter and husband Raymond of Covington; two brothers Stewart "Stu" White of Lexington, and Alec "Shot" White of Lewisburg, WV; a stepbrother Juan "Tony" Miller of Covington; a son Kodell White and wife Cathy of Clifton Forge; two daughters Tamara Kumalo of Covington and Rosalyn Crawley of Salem; five grandchildren: Kimani, Kamaria, Imani, Zakeia, and Laila. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Mr. White was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was a former employee of Grand Piano and furnishings in the seventies. Known to his buddies at the mill as "Charlie". He was a dedicated hard worke...