Obituaries

Carolyn Clark Rice, 76, of 524 W. Jackson St, died, Tuesday November 23, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1945, in Covington, the daughter of late Betty Clark Sparks and Timothy Joseph Sparks, other than her parents she preceded in death by a sister Wanda Ann Sparks. Carolyn had worked at WAVVA convenience store in Chester, VA. Surviving are three daughters Teresa Rose and her husband Dale of Dispunta, Susie Altman and her husband Brad of Prince George, and JoAnn Davis and her husband Glenn of Clifton Forge; one son John Hutheson and his wife April of Covington; ten grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; four brothers Elmer ‘Buck' Sparks of Covington, Timothy H. Sparks of Eagle Rock, John A. Sparks and wife Joni of Monroe, and Joey W. Sparks of Clifton Forge; three sisters Patricia Kimberlin of Covington, Jenna Morgan and her husband Jerry of Covington and Betty Jo Sparks and husband Tim of Haymarket; number nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cr...

Carolyn Price Robinson, 77, formerly of Covington, of Summersville, SC., died, Tuesday November 23, 2021. Mrs. Robinson was born August 18, 1944, in Covington a daughter of Lacy E. Price and Violet Mays Price Ford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Charles Price. She was a Co-Owner of American Document Services. Surviving are her husband of 57 years David Marion Robinson of Summersville, SC.; a niece Debbie Booze and husband Henry of Fincastle; two brothers Ralph Price and wife Betty of Covington and David Price of Jacksonville, FL., also surviving are nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Sunday November 28. 2021 at 2:00 PM in Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hartsfield officiating. The family will receive their friends one hour prior to the service on Sunday. The interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Visitation Information Dat...

Nellie Burns Miller, 92, formerly of 1116 Rockbridge Ave., Covington died, Tuesday November 16, 2021, in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Miller was born December 22, 1928, in Bolar a daughter of the late William Arnold and Rue Ava Jackson Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Lewis Miller in 2005; two sisters Mona McElwee and Wilma Lipscomb; one brother Billy Burns; and a son in law Larry Magaddino. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters Nancy Magaddino and Ava "Liz" (Larry) Lawhorn all of Virginia Beach; two sons Sammy (Patricia) Miller of Hot Springs and Tim (Debbie) Miller of Covington; four grandchildren: Lamonica (Billy) White, Heather (James) Pelletier, Beth (Jay) Woodson, and Raymond Miller; six great grandchildren: Mailee (Jesse) Richardson, Samantha White, Gabe Miller, Gabi Woodson, Melada Pelletier, and Christopher Sapp; one great great grandchild Kyra Richardson; a sister Lind...

Marvin Lewis Hooker, Sr., 86, of 531 Bird Farm Rd., died, Tuesday November 16, 2021, at the Brian Center in Low Moor. Mr. Hooker was born March 15, 1935, in Hot Springs, a son of the late Herbert Lee and Rosa Landrum Hooker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Celia Kimberlin Hooker in 2008 and three brothers. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a carpet installer for Alleghany Tile and Carpet and for Don's Floor Service. He was an avid bowler, fisherman, enjoyed old westerns and the Washington Redskins and was involved in CB Radios a long time ago. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are two daughters Sharon Rose and husband George of Covington, Tammy Reid and husband Michael of Clifton Forge; two sons Allen Kimberlin and wife Suzanne of Hickory, NC and Marvin Hooker Jr. and wife Belinda Suffolk, six grandchildren Lora Jones, Lisa Smith and husband Johnny, Jessie Gannon and husband Matt, Sarah Rose, Jacob C...

Charles Edwards Moorman, 56, of Covington, died, Monday November 15, 2021, at Bon Secours St. Mary Hospital in Richmond. Mr. Moorman was born November 29, 1964, in Washington D.C. a son of the late Calvin and Katherine Dement Moorman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Abby Moody; three sisters Audrey Moorman, Elizabeth Willett, and Kathern Staehly; and a brother. He was a truck driver for Alleghany County and director of security for easy riders' events. Surviving are his wife Cecelia Kasnick- Moorman of Covington; three daughters Jessica Moorman of Clarksville, TN, Victoria Gill of Richmond, and Olivia Moody of Oakland, CA; seven sisters Rose Montgomery, Cecelia Hayhoe both of Madison, Barbara Smith, and Lucinda Plummer both of Portland, OR; Mary Gould of Milford, DE, Patricia Fugate of Port Republic, MD, and Margaret Roberts of Lindside, WV, and a number of nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs John Wayne and Molly Moorman. A funeral service will b...

James Robert Simpson, 94, of Covington, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Simpson was born May 17, 1927, in Alleghany County, a son of the late Grover Simpson, Sr. and Irene Sartain Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Grover Simpson, Jr. and his wife Barbara; a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine Clements and husband Roy. James retired from the former Hercules, Inc. in Covington and worked for CFW Phone Co. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European theater. He was a charter member of Calvary Christian Church Disciples of Christ, were he served as Elder, Chairman of the board, Sunday school teacher, and youth leader. He was active in the Boy Scouts, serving as scout leader for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, including Gregg Simpson and his wife Elizabeth of Florida, Jonathan Simps...

Shirley Ann McAllister Bowyer, 78, of Callaghan, passed away November 10, 2021. Shirley was born September 7, 1943 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late James Wesley "JW" McAllister and Mazie C. Brackman McAllister. She was retired from Walmart. She had attended Faith Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, bowling, and sleeping. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Joe Bowyer, Sr., and her son, Raymond Joe Bowyer, Jr., and Danny Paxton. Along with her mother, Shirley is survived by a daughter, Karen A. Bowyer (Chad Bryant); a brother, James McAllister (Phyllis); a sister, Nancy L. Williams; nieces and nephews, Rhonda Williams (Rodney Boyd), Neal Williams (Julie), Gary McAllister (Carrie), Kathy Summers (Clint), Lisa, Marsha, Tara, Shari, and Thomas; several great nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, including Donna Kimberlin Paxton. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 2:...

Shirley Ann McAllister Bowyer, 78, of Callaghan, passed away November 10, 2021. Shirley was born September 7, 1943 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late James Wesley "JW" McAllister and Mazie C. Brackman McAllister. She was retired from Walmart. She had attended Faith Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, bowling, and sleeping. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Joe Bowyer, Sr., and her son, Raymond Joe Bowyer, Jr., and Danny Paxton. Along with her mother, Shirley is survived by a daughter, Karen A. Bowyer (Chad Bryant); a brother, James McAllister (Phyllis); a sister, Nancy L. Williams; nieces and nephews, Rhonda Williams (Rodney Boyd), Neal Williams (Julie), Gary McAllister (Carrie), Kathy Summers (Clint), Lisa, Marsha, Tara, Shari, and Thomas; several great nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, including Donna Kimberlin Paxton. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 17, 20...

Emma Nicole Arthur infant daughter of Nathaniel R. and Amber Bess Arthur passed away on November 6, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 6, 2021, in Roanoke. She is preceded in death by her maternal great grandfather Norman Bess, and Paternal great grandparents John and Dorothy Hepler, and Rachel I. Redman. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister Chloe Arthur of Covington; Maternal grandparents David and Lorie Bess, Paternal grandparents Bernie and Rachel Arthur all of Covington; Maternal Great grandparents Reginald and Connie Craft of Concord and Linda Bess of Covington; Paternal Great grandfather Paul C. Redman of Clifton Forge; Aunt and Uncles: Bervie Arthur, Kayla Bess both of Covington, and Joshua Bess of Fincastle. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday November 10, 2021, at 3:30 PM in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Hartsfield officiating. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery...

Donna Linton Clarkson 70, of Paint Bank, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born on March 12, 1951, in Craig County, a daughter of late Vernon G. and Fleda Vaught Linton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Linton in 2018; and two sisters, Hazel Hinton in 1997 and Alma Akers in 2020. Donna worked at the Paint Bank Post Office for number of years as OIC. She was a lifetime member of the Paint Bank United Methodist Church and charter member of the Paint Bank Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxillary. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Roger L. Clarkson of Paint Bank; one son, Scott Clarkson and his wife Kari of Salem; two grandchildren, Tyler Clarkson and Hailey Clarkson of Salem; two sisters, Allene Baker of Paint Bank and Shirley Nida and her husband Johnny of Covington; and a number nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November 6,...

Shirley Hostetter Ferris, 88, of 614 N. Augusta Ave., died, Monday November 1, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. Mrs. Ferris was born May 21, 1933, in Covington a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Adelaide Callahan Hostetter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Russell W. Ferris in 2005; one sister; and one brother. She retired in 2012 after 30 years as the owner and operator of Shirley's Ceramics. She was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. Surviving are her four sons Gary Ferris of Hope Mills, NC, Garland Ferris, Michael Ferris and wife Vicki, and Alan Ferris and wife Cindy all of Covington; three grandchildren Stephanie Barclay of Browns Summit, NC. Christopher Ferris of Roanoke, and Madison Ferris of Covington. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday November 30, 2021, at 11:00 AM in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Jim Moss officiating. The funeral a...

Todd Wayne Botkin, 53, of 102 Whitney Rd., died, Monday, November 1, 2021, at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Botkin was born September 27, 1968, in Alleghany County a son of the late Cletus "Buddy" and Gail Ford Botkin. He was the former manager of KFC for 20 years and he loved to do woodworking. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Debra Hall Botkin; a son, Josh Botkin; a brother, Tony Botkin and wife Debie; four sisters: Lisa Botkin, Sherry Blake and husband Don, and Jeanie Porterfield all of Covington, and Becky Hise and husband, John, of Hot Springs and a number of nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Pastor Steve Noel officiating. The family will receive their friends from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM on Saturday at Arritt Funeral Home. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Saturday, November 6, 2021 Cedar Hill Cemetery 1521...