Obituaries

Carolyn Sue Gallew, 60, of Green Bank, WV, died, April 8, 2022, at the WV Caring Hospice House in Elkins, WV. Miss Gallew was born on July 14, 1961, in Covington, a daughter of the late Robert E. Sr. and Bessie Hite Gallew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Patricia Kilby and a nephew Christopher Gallew. She was a member of the Elkins Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Elkins and enjoyed playing with her toys, bowling, and watching the Little House on the Prairie. Surviving are her brother Robert E. Gallew Jr. and wife Susan; two sisters Judy Williams and Boneta Steltz; a number of nephews and nieces to include Robert E. Gallew III. A funeral service will be held on Friday April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Pastor Jason Johnson officiating. The family will receive their friends on Friday from Noon until service time. The interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions in Mi...

Sharon Faye Hoke Malcom, 76, of 808 Oneida Trail, died, Wednesday April 6, 2022, in Lewis Gale Medical Center. Mrs. Malcom was born March 24, 1946, in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Elbie D. Hoke Sr. and Wilma Patty Buckland Hoke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Elbie Wayne Hoke, daughter in law Sherry Malcom and brother in law Vallin H. Malcom She was a member of the Covington Moose Lodge #610, enjoyed playing bingo, and a past member of the Boiling Spring Fire & Rescue Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband of 58 years Hunter L. Malcom Jr. of Covington, four daughters Sharon Boguess and husband Alvin, Mary Brown, and Gloria Rowsey and husband Danny all of Covington, and Terry Dixon and husband Steve of Trinity, NC; two sons Hunter "Toby" Malcom and Jody Malcom and fianc Tonya Fridley all of Covington; fourteen grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two sisters Jean Eppard of NC and Vanessa Robinson of Pigeon Forge, TN; and a number of niece...

Clifford Brooks Persinger Sr., 90, of 508 W. Gilliam St., died, Sunday April 3, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Persinger was born November 3, 1931, in Alleghany County a son of the late William Abraham and Cora Persinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife in 2019 Violet Wolfe Persinger; four brothers and six sisters. He served in the United State Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1997 after 37 years from Westvaco as a Machinist in the Research Lab. He was a member of the Cliffdale Christian Church and attended First Christian Church. He was the owner of CBP Machine Shop, had three US Patents and loved walking and feeding the squirrels. He loved his family and sitting on the porch and had a love for children. Surviving are his three daughters Doris Childs and Bobbie Persinger both of Covington, Ronda Smith of Roanoke, three sons and daughters in law Richard and JoAnne Persinger of Lewisburg, WV, Dennis and Julie Persinger of Covington, and ...

James Edward "Jimmy" O'Conner, 61, of 5280 Ogle Creek Rd., died, Saturday April 2, 2022, at his residence. Mr. O'Conner was born December 4, 1960, in Alleghany Co. a son of the late Charles B. O'Conner and Marie Graham O'Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Christie Justice and two bothers Wilbur O'Conner and Bobby O'Conner. Jimmy worked for several years with Hammond- Mitchell Inc as a foreman. Surviving is his wife Danette Weeks O'Conner of Covington; two sons Cody O'Conner and Molly of Selma, Tristan O'Conner and Jess of Belspring; an adopted son Logan McCoy of Covington; two grandchildren Izaike O'Conner and Gracelynn Owens both of Covington; three sisters Charlene Pierce and husband Jay of Covington, Lisa Keene and husband Darian of White Sulphur Springs, WV, And Deloris Barretto and husband Roland of Evans, GA; and number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tuesday April 5, 2022, at 2:00PM at Hoke Chapel Cemetery with Pas...

Frances Mae Holcomb Smith, 79, of 429 Grande Rd., died, Sunday March 27, 2022, at the Woodland Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Smith was born on September 6, 1942, in Greenbrier County, WV a daughter to the late Theodore F. and Ruth Sydenstricker Holcomb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Smith in 2021, and a son Gary Smith. She was a cafeteria worker for the Covington City School system and a former member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to flea markets. She is survived by three sons Willie Smith and wife Jeannie, Delbert Smith all of Covington, and Dickey Smith and wife Missy of PA; five grandchildren Keith Brown, Daniel Brown, Brian Smith, Andrew Smith, and D.J. Smith; three great grandchildren; a sister Marina Plecker of Covington; a brother Joe Holcomb and wife Janet of Catawba; and nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday March 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Fun...

Vickie Fridley Blackburn, 67, of 4016 Callaghan Circle, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2022, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Mrs. Blackburn was born on March 2, 1955, in Alleghany County, the daughter of the late Jack London and Dorothy Smith Fridley. She was employed by LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany as a Radiology Supervisor and was a member of Fletcher Chapel United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting, watching scary movies, and playing with her grandbabies. Surviving are two daughters, Heather George and husband Chris, and Holly Lowry and husband Dale Jr.; six grandchildren, London Critzer, Maddy Lowry, Zane George, Raelyn Lowry, Mercy George, and Vada Lowry; three brothers, Hunter Fridley and wife Libby, Rob Fridley and wife Emma and Neal Fridley and wife Leona; a special son, Clayton Younger of Washington; a number of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Rico. A private graveside service will be h...

Roland Augustine "Stacy" Jeter Sr., 58, of 207 Rear E. Chestnut St., died, Saturday March 19, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Jeter was born May 27, 1963, in Covington a son of the late Armistead and Doris Chapman Jeter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Gloria Jeter and Brenda Brown; four brother Curtis Jeter, Armistead Jeter Jr., David Jeter, and Roderick Jeter; and a nephew Carlos Jeter. He was employed at Webb Plumbing, Heat, & Air and former employee at Nickell Electric. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, a member of the NRA, and a Pittsburg Steeler Fan. Surviving are his daughter Shantell Vipperman and husband Johnny Childress; a son Roland A. Jeter Jr.; a special friend Kim Myer; six grandchildren Wylow Childress, Graeson Childress, Casyn Osborne, Dawson Nida, Alane Nida, and Joshua Bush, three sisters Delores Jordan and husband Lloyd of Fort Mead, MD, Rev. Claudette Stewart of Burton, TX, and Donna Winnings of Covington; seven brothers...

Laura Marie Shaffier, 44, formerly of Warm Springs, died March 18, 2022. Ms. Shaffier was born on June 3, 1977, in Bath County, a daughter of Carl "Eddie" and Linda Cauley Shaffier. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Julian Shaffier and maternal grandparents, Annie and Earl Cauley, Sr. Laura was a member of Lifeline Ministries in Hot Springs. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Sydney (Christian) Jessee of Covington; a son, Brayden Gillispie of Rainelle, WV; six grandchildren, Oaklynn Gillispie, Leighton Gillispie, Mayzee Gillispie, Raven Gillispie, McKinley Jessee, and Maverick Jessee; a sister, Marsha (Bart) Perdue of Warm Springs; paternal grandmother, Peggy Shaffier of Warm Springs; nieces and nephews, Faith May, Hope May, Owen Perdue, and Cade Perdue; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Lifeline Ministries in Hot Springs with the Pastor Zach Royer officiatin...

Margaret Owens Deane, 85, of Covington, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Bridgewater, VA. She was born to the late John J. Owens and Symilda (Mildred) R. Owens at Hematite, VA, on September 25, 1936. She was the seventh of eight children. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles J. Deane, Sr., and a son, Charles J. Deane, Jr. Surviving are her son, John H. Deane (Cheri) of Reidsville, NC and her daughter, Catherine E. Deane of Bridgewater, VA. Also surviving are siblings James E. Owens of Lenexa, KN, and Betty O. Cummings of Waynesboro, VA, and grandchildren Charles J. Deane, III, of Salem, VA, Jennifer L. Deane of San Diego, CA, Lauren D. Reagan (Will) of Wilmington, NC. Margaret also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews as well as three great grandchildren and longtime family friends Nancy Hodge of Hot Springs, VA, Tiffany Sanders (Mike) of Covington, Donna & Morty Mauck of Daleville, VA, and many treasured neighbors. The family would like t...

Toney Stuart Poulston Jr., 42, of 8121 Potts Creek Rd., died, Monday March 14, 2022. Mr. Poulston was born on January 5, 1980, in Richmond a son of Jill Miles Paxton and the late Toney S. Poulston Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Randall L. Paxton. He was a former lineman and self-employed contractor. He enjoyed hunting, racing dirt bikes, and the outdoors. He is survived by his mother Jill Miles Paxton of Covington; a daughter Evangelina "Eva" Stanley Poulston; his grandmother Judy Miles of Chester; his grandfather Walter Miles of Richmond. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be held on Saturday March 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Richmond. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Service Saturday, March 19, 2022 12:33 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covin...

Randall Lee "Randy" Paxton, 64, of 8121 Potts Creek Rd., died, Monday March 14, 2022. Mr. Paxton was born on August 16, 1957, in Alleghany County a son of the late Hubert Isaac and Loretta King Paxton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson Toney S. Poulston Jr. He was a truck driver all his life and had retired from Garten Trucking. He was employed by Covington Farm and Fuel at the time of his passing. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved cleaning vehicles, working and was very organized. Surviving are his wife Jill Miles Paxton of Covington; granddaughter Evangelina "Eva" Stanley Poulston of Covington; a brother Mike Paxton of Sweet Springs, WV; a mother in law Judy Miles of Chester; a father in law Walter Miles; of Richmond; a cousin Ricky Armentrout of Angier, NC; and his beloved dog Diesel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. The interment will fol...

Toney Stuart Poulston Jr., 42, of 8121 Potts Creek Rd., died, Monday March 14, 2022. Mr. Poulston was born on January 5, 1980, in Richmond a son of Jill Miles Paxton and the late Toney S. Poulston Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Randall L. Paxton. He was a former lineman and self-employed contractor. He enjoyed hunting, racing dirt bikes, and the outdoors. He is survived by his mother Jill Miles Paxton of Covington; a daughter Evangelina "Eva" Stanley Poulston; his grandmother Judy Miles of Chester; his grandfather Walter Miles of Richmond. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be held on Saturday March 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Richmond. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Service Information Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022 Time: 3/19/2...