Obituaries

Donald Wayne "Don Don" Kirby Sr., 46 of 2914 S. Greenway Dr., died, Tuesday May 24, 2022, at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. Mr. Kirby was born on June 22, 1975, in Alleghany County a son of Peggy Smith "Penny" Wells. He was employed at the Excel Truck Group as a shop foreman and a member of Good News Christian Fellowship. He enjoyed being with family, cooking and was an avid Virginia Tech Fan. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. In addition to his mother and Stepfather Robert Wells of Covington he is survived by his wife Amy Hatcher Kirby; one daughter Ashlie Kirby of Raleigh, NC; two sons Chris Kirby-Lewis and Donald Kirby Jr. both of Covington; a step-daughter Kaylee "French-Fry" Deaner of Kill Devil Hill; two step sons Michael Callahan and Joshua Deaner both of Covington; six grandchildren; a sister Lisa Horton and husband Greg of Clifton Forge; two step sisters Sharon Wells of Clifton Forge and Theresa Perdue and husband Jay of Covington; a step br...

Brandon Lee Thornton, 23, formerly of Eagle Rock, passed away on May 18, 2022, at the Reid Health Hospital in Connersville, IN. Mr. Thornton was born on October 6, 1998, in Roanoke a son of Charles Lee Hipes and Billie Jo Thornton. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are in addition to his parents his step mother Tiffanie Hipes; two brothers Lucas Hipes and Trey Baugess; a sister Gabrielle Vogt; a Maternal Grandmother Doris Thornton; his paternal grandparents Charlie Hipes and wife Kelly; an aunt Lori Thornton; and a number of cousins. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday June 7, 2022, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Good New Church with the Pastor Steve Noel officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. The online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com....

Robert Roscoe Campbell Jr., 86 of 1304 Potts Creek Rd., died, Monday May 16, 2022, at the Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Low Moor. Mr. Campbell was born on July 11, 1935, in Alleghany County the son of the late Robert R. Campbell Sr. and Beulah Atkins Campbell. He retired after 41 years from Westvaco in the Bleach Department. He was a member of the Parrish Court United Methodist Church where he was part of the Mens Fellowship and Choir. He was a charter member of the Boiling Spring Fire and Rescue, and with the Virginia National Guard. He enjoyed camping as well as listen to music. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Nellie Wright Campbell of Covington; two daughters and son in laws Cheryl Dressler and husband Richard and Kathy Black and husband David all of Covington; a son and daughter in law Randall Campbell and wife Sherri of Gap Mills, WV; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be he...

Ronald Gene Arritt passed away at his home on May 15, 2022 after a long and courageous health battle. He was born in 1932 to Roy and Reva Boone Arritt. He spent his entire life in Covington, Virginia. Ron had a passion for many things: his work, golf, and mostly his family. He was a lifelong member of First Christian Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher,deacon, treasurer, and an elder. In his later years he attended Highland Chapel Christain Church where his dear friend J.B Broughman served as pastor. Ron was married to Edith Arritt for 62 years. Ron served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 aboard the USS Midway as a medic. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He worked as an accountant at R.L. Persinger, after which he served as assistant administrator/finance at Bath County Hospital. He then moved into the role of administrator in 1984 until retirement in 1997. Ron served as a Cov...

William Samuel "Sammy" Miller, 68, of Hot Springs died, May 14, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family and close friends. He was the husband of Patricia R. Miller.Sammy was born on April 3, 1954, the son of the late George Lewis Miller and the late Nellie Burns Miller. He attended Covington High School and was an employee of Hercules before he went to work at The Homestead, where he retired after 38 years of service. Sammy was an avid bear hunter.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Raymond Miller of Hot Springs, and his daughter, Cara (Clay) Fravel of Spotswood; his grand dog Xena, two sisters Nancy Magaddino and Liz (Larry) Lawhorn of Virginia Beach; one brother, Tim (Debbie) Miller of Rich Patch; several nieces to include Terry (Mike) Perry of Hot Springs and Beth (Jay) Woodson of Covington, great nieces and nephews, and a special family friend, Betty Botkin of Hot Springs. A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday May 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Arritt Fun...

Johrnee Na'Haven Lowry, infant daughter of Erin N. Lowry of Covington and Christopher Williams of Laurinburg NC; was born and went to be with Jesus on Friday May 13, 2022. Including her parents, Johrnee is survived by a brother Kayden Lowry, and two sisters, Jay'Lee and Delaney Lowry. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother Janet Lee Walton (Mitchell Curry) and Grandfather David A. Lowry (Melody Stills) of Pembroke NC and Paternal grandmother Sandra Williams of Laurinburg NC. " To my precious Baby Girl, Our time together was short but I know you're safe in the hands of Jesus smiling down from Heaven. I will always hold you very close to my heart, until we meet again. I love you so much, My Sweet Johrnee. Always and Forever, Your Mommy" The Family would like to acknowledge and Thank special Nurses, Micheala, Mindy, and Summer from Greenbrier Valley Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM in Lone Star Ceme...

Evelyn Lucile Landis Agnor, affectionately known all of her life as "Tillie", passed from this life on May 13, 2022, in Tampa, Florida with her family at her side. Born on April 11, 1929, in Covington, Virginia to Joseph Howard Landis and Minnie Stoup Dressler Landis, she was the youngest of a large family. Her eight siblings were Clyde Landis, Frances Sprouse, Carl Dressler, Sr., William (Bill) Dressler, Sr., Charlotte Keyser, Ida Harris, Blanche Burley and Nettie Campbell. The family shaped her life with a joy of living and an ever-present optimism. This loving family gave her many memories as well as many nieces and nephews. She continued the tradition of joy, vitality, and making a difference with her own family and was the loving mother of Robert Joseph "Bob" Agnor, Freda Agnor McClung, and Charlotte Agnor Baker. She extended her love to their spouses, Kathy Stinnett Agnor, James "Jim" McClung, and Michael Baker and thought of them as her own children. "Granny" was the very ...

Ella Sue DePriest Montgomery Miller, 68 E. Dolly Ann Dr. died Thursday May 12, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. was born December 27, 1953 in Alleghany Co, a daughter of the late Ira T. Depriest, Sr.and Pauline Rogers Depriest. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Emmett Wayne Montgomery, Sr., a brother Ira T. Depriest, Jr. and Billy Grey Depriest. She was a member of the Covington Moose Lodge and enjoyed camping, working in her beautiful flower garden, and taking care of her two fur babies, Cain, and Abel. She was a caregiver and mother figure to many. Surviving are husband James Miller, three sons Emmett Wayne Montgomery Jr., and Wife Wendy. Chad Ira Montgomery, Dustin Grey Montgomery, and wife Kelly, all of Covington, six grandchildren, two brothers Donald L. Depreist, Jr., Roger Dean and Patty Depriest, five sisters Linda and Michael Tucker, Mary Ann and husband David Provost, Pat and husband Rodney Tingler, Tamara and husband Robert Frid...

Ms. Sherry Antranette Allen was born April 2, 1970, a daughter of the late Ronald Allen and Geraldine Allen. She departed this earthly life Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia to rest in her eternal home with God. Sherry attended Covington High School and graduated in 1988. Upon graduation she went to National Business College in Roanoke, VA. She relocated to Phenix City, Alabama and while there she was a Pharmacy Tech at C.V.S. and until her death she worked as a Teachers Assistant at Meadowlane Elementary School. She was baptized at Pine Street Church at an early age and after moving to Phenix City she worshipped at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Sheneitra Moore and one son Markiel Moore, one granddaughter, Amina G. Moore, all of Phenix City; one sister, Teresa (Rick) Jackson of Roanoke, VA., one brother, Stevie L. Allen of Covington, VA.; nephews Michael and Delmar Carroll, Justin and ...

Ruby Johnson Stull, 95, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, May 1, 2022. She leaves behind her daughter, Paula Stull, her sister, Louise Humphries, a number of nieces and nephews and many extended family members, cherished friends, and her loving, caring, Brian Center family. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harvey Lee Stull, her first husband Harold Johnson and their son, Larry Wayne Johnson Stull. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Cora and Ralph Stull, sisters, Gladys Humphreys and Hallie Rose and brothers, Melvin Stull and Kenneth Stull. Ruby's love of life was caring for others and she lived the life she loved. She never missed a PTA meeting for her son or daughter. She was very active in their school and athletic activities. She was an election worker for most of her life. After she lost her husband Harvey, Ruby became a volunteer at the Brian Center. She also volunteered as a reading and math mentor at Mountain View Elementary School ...

William Wayne Wright, 65, of 6315 Uplands Road, died, Thursday April 28, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Wright was born in Alleghany County a son of the late Carl Leo and Shirley Rowe Wright Ferryman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Carla Weese; two brother Joe Ferryman and Carl Wright. He worked at the Water department for the City of Covington, and he was proud member of the Covington Fire department also loved fishing, wrestling, going to the Lumberjack Games, and playing with the Children his fianc watched. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are his fianc Lisa Jones of Covington; a son Tyler Wright of Roanoke; two daughters Tammy and Greta Tucker both of Covington; a brother Leo Wright of Clifton Forge; a special aunt and uncle Don and Opal Rowe Kenton, OH; and the children he considered his grandchild Faylynn, Baylee, Harley, and Waylon Wolfe also brother in law Richard Weese of Covington. A funeral servic...

Phyllis Carol Wright, 70, of 309 Treetop Dr., died, Wednesday April 27, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wright was born May 25, 1951, in Alleghany County a daughter of Phoebe Tucker Albright and the late Leonard Wright. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Lacy Marcus and a brother Ersel Wright. Surviving in addition to her mother are two daughters Lori Marcus and Janet Walton and Mitchell Curry all of Covington; a son Eric McCoy of Concord, NC; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her father-in-law Joe Albright; two sisters Janice Long of Concord, NC and Barbara Crisp of Oak Island, NC; a brother Leonard W. Wright of Lexington, Havilah L. McCoy of Hot Springs; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Saturday April 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Curly Ray officiating. The interment will follow at Lone Star Cemetery. The family will receive their frie...