Obituaries

Michael Lee Jackson, 47, of 403 Lauren Kay Lane, died, Thursday December 30, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Jackson was born on January 10, 1974, in Covington a son of the late Linda Overton Miller and was raised by William Miller. He was a truck driver for ConRock and a delivery driver of Advance Auto. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved the Redskins and NASCAR with his favorite driver being Ryan Newman. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are his son Brandon Jackson and Marissa Selleck of Covington; three sister Trish Miller of Covington, Samantha Linthicum of Floyd Co., and Christie Tucker of Clifton Forge; a Cousin Scotty Fridley, and a number of nieces and nephews to include William Tucker. A graveside service will be held on January 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Friends and family may assemble at Arritt Funeral Home by 1:30PM on Thursday to proceed to the cemetery ...

David Neal White, 60, of 1923 S. Lee Ave., died, Sunday December 26, 2021, at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. Mr. White was born on September 12, 1961, in Lexington, a son of the late Rodney and Louise Overhulser White. He worked for over 30 years at the Mohawk Industries Inc as a planner and was a member of Freedom Church in Lexington. He loved movies, gardening, going to the beach, and especially his Children and Grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 39.5 years Janice Glassford White of Covington; a daughter Ashley Wilhelm and husband Brandon of Clifton Forge; a son Brandon White and fianc Erica Thomas of Covington; three grandchildren Autumn Wilhelm, Destiny White, and Seth White; a sister Karen Bowyer and husband Billy of Natural Bridge; one niece and one nephew; and his devoted loving church family. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A funeral service will be held on Sunday January 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Freedom Church in Lexington ...

Ellen Sue Ward, 57, of 116 Chestnut St., died, Saturday December 25, 2021, at her residence. Miss Ward was born March 5, 1964, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Arnold and Irene Lucas Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Clayton Ward and Bobby Ward. She worked for 22 years at Walmart. Surviving are her twin sister Mae Ward; three brothers Billy Ward and wife Donna, Roger Ward and wife Lori, and Wayne Ward all of Covington; a step brother Arnold Lucas of Monroe County, WV; a sister in law Jill Ward of Augusta County; her Walmart family; a special friend Jerry Meadows; and a special niece Savanna Ward; and a number of other nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A private service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in Miss Ward's name be made to the National Brain Tumor Society at 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458. The funeral arrangements are being handled b...

Jack Wallace Smith, 84, of Covington, died, Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Brian Center in Low Moor. Mr. Smith was born June 22, 1937, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Mason Peter and Rebecca Byer Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Mason Smith. Jack worked at Hercules, Inc until 1980. He was a member of Living Stones Ministries. He loved to tinker with things in his shop and took pride in keeping his tools organized and in good working condition. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to revivals and gospel concerts. Jack loved his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Dallas O'Conner Smith, of Covington; a son, Jackie L. Smith and wife Teresa; two daughters, Dawn Smith and husband Leonard Smith Jr, and Debbie Rybitski, all of Covington; six grandchildren; Jill Smith Doane and husband John, Kara Smith and Christopher Solomon, Erin Smith, Christopher Rybitski and Batul Rizvi, Andrew ...

Betty Tingler Arthur, 89, of 103 Mountain Lake Dr., died, Monday December 20, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Arthur was born September 1, 1932, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Jesse and Bertha Nida Tingler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene W. "Gene" Arthur in 1991; two brothers Melvin P. "Monk" Tingler and Randall D. "Bun" Tingler. She was a business owner of the Kountry Korners and a member of Granbery Memorial UMC. A Loving wife, mother, and MeeMaw who enjoyed playing instruments and singing as well as fishing on the coast. Surviving are her son Stephen Arthur of Covington; a daughter Gina Arthur of Richmond; three grandchildren Faith Maureen Arthur, David Gene Arthur, and Hope Noel Arthur; mother of her grandchildren Cynthia Brown Arthur; a special caregiver Trevor "Puddin" Nicely; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday December 23, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with...

Ralph Oliver Price, 83 of 2019 S. Lee Ave., died, Wednesday December 15, 2021, in the Salem Veterans Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Price was born June 20, 1938, in Covington, the son the late Lacy E. and Violet Mays Price Ford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Fridley; two granddaughters Faith Fridley, and Ellie Wilson, a sister Carolyn Robinson; and a brother Charles Price and his special dog Molly. Ralph retired from AET, Inc and had worked at Hercules, he was member of the Cliff Dale Christian Church. Surviving are his wife Betty Taylor Price of 57 years of Covington; a son Ralph Price of Covington; a daughter Donna Wilson and her husband Gene of Covington; grandchildren and great grandchildren to including Courtney Fridley; Oliva Price; and Layne Fridley; a brother David Price of Jacksonville. FL.; and number of nieces of nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A family gathering will be Sunday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM a...

Andrea Ellen Shiflett, 38, of 1200 Cherokee Trail, died, Tuesday December 14, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Shiflett was born December 10, 1983, in Alleghany County a daughter of Victor Shinault and wife Tina and Tiney Rose and husband Ronnie. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Herman Thompson and Ruby Sellers Arrington; her paternal grandparents Raymond and Elizabeth Shinault; her aunt Evelyn Wilson; her uncle daddy as she called him James Shinault; and a special friend Merrell Witt. She was a PCA for AmeriCares. She loved spending time with her little girl taking her eating and riding around with her and taking care of her niece and nephews. She loved animals and her family. Surviving are in addition to her father and mother are her husband, Robert Shiflett; a daughter Olivia Shiflett; two sisters Mendi Ridley and Brook Nicely; three brothers Joshua Mongold, Jonathan Mongold, Victor Weaver; a brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Jacklyn Shiflett; a sister in law ...

Cheryl Lowery Lockhart, 80, of Covington, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Lockhart was born June 28, 1941, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Jesse James and Gertrude Reynolds Lowery. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Stuart Samuel Lowery and James Jay Lowery. Cheryl was a member of Highland Chapel Christian Church and served as church pianist. She was a teacher for over 30 years in the Alleghany County Public School system. In retirement, Mrs. Lockhart volunteered at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Hospital. Over the years, she sang and played piano at countless weddings and funerals. She was a lifelong fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed watching Nascar Races. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, James "Blue" Lockhart; two daughters, Jackie Oppelt and Whitney (Greg) Stinson; a granddaughter, Rachel (Caleb) McGarry; three step-granddaughters, Christina Stinson, Kathleen (Clay) Comer, and Courtney Stinson; t...

Reginald Leroy Wallace, 66, of 338 E. Pine St., died, Monday December 13, 2021, at the Alleghany Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Wallace was born February 14, 1955, in Covington a son of the late Hollis L. and Dorothy Chambers Wallace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rodney Wallace. He was a truck driver for 25 years with the food service industry in Baltimore and was a member of the Local Union # 355. He is survived by his wife Alfreda Dooley Wallace of Covington; a daughter Mildred Jefferson of Columbus, MD; two sons Ricky Jefferson of Covington and Ronald Jefferson of Ashburn; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters Diane Wallace and Debbie Wallace both of Covington; two brothers Charles Wallace of Richmond and Hollis Wallace Jr. and wife Dollie of Silver Spring, MD; and a number of nieces and nephews also special friend Pearl Miller of Covington. A funeral service will be held on Saturday December 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Cha...

Adelina Villaflor Agbo, 91, of 101 E. Prospect St., died, Saturday December 11, 2021, in Lewis-Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mrs. Agbo was born September 27, 1930, in Manila, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Pacita Arambulo Villaflor. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by three brothers. Mrs. Agbo was member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she very active with her church. Surviving are five daughters Analisa Agbo, and Sally Agbo both of Covington, Mayetth Agbo of Tokyo, Japan, Dorie Abarico of Canada, and Celia Agbo of Philippines; three sons Joe Agbo and Arturo Agbo of Covington, Leo Agbo of Maryland; seventeen grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Wednesday December 15, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Father Tom Collins officiating. The family will receive their friends one hour before service. The interment will be ...

Charles Harvey Smith, 70, of 700 Mt Pleasant Dr., died, Friday December 10, 2021. Mr. Smith was born July 9, 1951, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Eugene Harvey and Violet Humphries Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Ruby Jane Jones; four brothers: Edward Wayne Smith, Russell Eugene Smith, Robert Lee Smith, and Donald Ray Persinger. He was a truck driver for Byer, Harmon, and Johnson. He was baptized and attended Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by a daughter Angel Tucker and husband David; a son Charles Smith and Amanda Tucker all of Covington; three grandchildren Haylee Tucker and Dawson Tucker of Covington; and Emma Smith of New Bern, NC; two sisters Nancy Colman of Covington and Susan Scruggs of Clifton Forge; a brother Jerry Smith and wife Mary of Clifton Forge; and a number of nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Daisy. The funeral will be held Monday December 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM in t...

Diana Bennett Propps, 75, of 210 Cline Meadow Rd., died, Friday December 10, 2021, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Low Moor. Mrs. Propps was born July 30, 1946, in Ronceverte, WV a daughter of the late Echols A. and Lilly Madge Holliday Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Aaron M. Propps in June 2021; three sisters; four brothers; and an infant sibling. She loved to cook, quilt, garden, and help people. Surviving are her husband of 50 years Glendol R. Propps of Covington; a daughter Melanie Maxey and husband Lee of Colonial Beach; a daughter in law Amanda Propps of Sweet Chalybeate; four grandchildren: Remington Propps of Lexington, Barrett Propps and Alana Propps of Sweet Chalybeate, and Katie Maxey of Richmond; a brother Manfred Bennett and wife Linda of Ronceverte, WV; and a number of niece and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Maxey officiat...