Obituaries

Butch Crizer Raymond "Butch" Crizer, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 59 years, Wanda, by his side. Mr. Crizer was born April 14, 1943, in Alleghany County a son of the late Raymond Lee and Juanita Hoff Crizer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Thelka Malashevich, a half-sister, Peggy Paxton, two half-brothers Ernie and Dudley Grimes. He attended Christ United Methodist Church. Butch retired from Westvaco after 43 years of service and went on to live a very happy, fulfilling life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, cooking, and traveling making wonderful memories for all who were blessed to know him. Anyone who knew Butch knows that he was the most loving, selfless, enjoyable, fun PawPaw, daddy, and husband a family could ask for and a most loyal friend. Left to treasure his memories are the love of his life wife Wanda, apple of his eye daughter, Mad...

Butch Crizer Raymond "Butch" Crizer, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife of 59 years, Wanda, by his side. Mr. Crizer was born April 14, 1943, in Alleghany County a son of the late Raymond Lee and Juanita Hoff Crizer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Thelka Malashevich, a half-sister, Peggy Paxton, two half-brothers Ernie and Dudley Grimes. He attended Christ United Methodist Church. Butch retired from Westvaco after 43 years of service and went on to live a very happy, fulfilling life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening, cooking, and traveling making wonderful memories for all who were blessed to know him. Anyone who knew Butch knows that he was the most loving, selfless, enjoyable, fun PawPaw, daddy, and husband a family could ask for and a most loyal friend. Left to treasure his memories are the love of his life wife Wanda, apple of his eye daughter, Madon...

Joann Spinner Barber, 67, of 816 S. Alleghany Ave., died, Wednesday October 6, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional in Low Moor. Mrs. Barber was born on July 25, 1954, in Clifton Forge, VA a daughter of the late John and Eloise Green Spinner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Spinner and a brother John Spinner Jr. She was a housekeeper at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital. She is survived by three daughters Seleste Barber of Fayetteville, NC, Ja'Chell Vipperman and Carolee Vipperman both of Covington, a son Mason Barber Jr. son in laws William Grasty of Fayetteville, NC and Mekhi Reeves of Covington, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five sisters Loraine Spinner of Covington, Dorrine Robertson of Danville, Joyce Gibson and husband Charles of Columbus, OH, Georgia Fowler of Charlottesville, and Eloise Wiley and husband Steven of Fayetteville, NC, two brothers Thomas Spinner of Columbus, OH and Melvin Spinner of Germany and a nu...

Ricky Lee Hartman, 63, of Callaghan died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Rick was born March 13, 1958 and was adopted as an infant by his parents, the late Bill and Daisy Hartman. He grew up and spent his entire life in the Callaghan area where he attended Callaghan schools taking part in mischief as much as possible. After graduating from high school, Rick enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country as a Sergeant with Company B 23rd Battalion 503 Division Infantry of the 101st Airborne for a tour of duty stationed at Camp Casey, Korea. After returning to the states following his military service, Rick found employment with Alleghany County Schools' maintenance department where he spent the last 40 years serving the students and faculty as the head custodian at Callaghan Elementary School making many memories with no less than three generations of Callaghan kids. He retired after 41 years of service on October 1. In addition to his parents, ...

Sidney Lee Spellman, 95, of 1801 Midland Trail, died, Wednesday October 6, 2021, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Spellman was born June 25, 1926, in Alleghany County a son of the late Joseph Edward and Sudie McCullough Spellman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Padgett Spellman, a daughter and son in law Carol Ann and Melvin Fleshman, three sisters Mildred, Lucille, and Shirley, and four brothers Carl, Glenn, Dennis, and Jack. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He had retired from Westrock from the waste treatment plant. He was a mechanic in the army and continued to enjoy it after his service as well as being a wonderful electrician, carpenter, and a jack of all trades. Sid loved to drive and show his 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe. Surviving are his daughter, Diane Behrens and husband John of Ruckersville; two sons Ronald Spellman and Carlos Ann of Blue Ridge, Wayne Spellman and wife Linda of Wa...

Sandra Ardelia "Saun" Hunter, 53 of 345 E. Prospect St. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in Lewis - Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. She was born July 8, 1968, in Covington she was the daughter of Ruby Hunter Lewis of Covington. She was preceded in death by a daughter Tanyell P. Hunter and grandson Ki'ari Wright. Saun loved to travel and being with her loved ones. Surviving other than her mother, is her fianc Albert Mallory of 17 years, a son Gavin Hunter and his wife Kayla,two brothers Mark Hunter( Monte Crawford), Phillip Lewis and two sisters Elisa Rogers and her husband Van and Audra Hill. Two grandchildren Taylin Neison and Maijor Wright, all of Covington, also surviving are host nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. Also, a special friend Nancy Jordan of Covington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday October 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM, in Alleghany Memorial Park with Elder Pete Moore officiating. The family receive their friends on Tuesday from 12...

Tanyell Pandora "Tani" Hunter 33, of 341 E. Prospect St, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 25, 1988, in Covington. She was the daughter of the late Keith Laws and Sandra Ardelia Hunter, other than her parents she is preceded in death by a son Ki'ari Wright and nephew Jacob Bryant. Tani worked at America-Care Plus and was considered to everyone and loved being with her family and friends, she would be the life of the party. Surviving are her grandmothers Ruby Lewis and Betty Laws, two children Talyin Neison and Maijor Wright, one sister Ka'tia Bryant and her husband Frank, one brother Gavin Hunter and his wife Kayla, also surviving are host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who she loved dearly and nieces and nephews Sadrionne "Sadie" Mack, Myriana Bryant, Elijah Bryant all of Covington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday October 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Alleghany Memorial Park with Elder Pete Moore officiating. The family will ...

Winifred June Stone Scott Fridley, 96, went to be with her Lord September 29, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Fridley was born June 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Lonza and Rayma Tucker Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, R. Russell Scott; her second husband, Berland A. Fridley; one sister, Sarah Brumfield; and two brothers, Marvin Stone and Bob "Doc" Stone. June retired from Dawn Warehousing as an administrative assistant. She attended Grace Brethren Church and Faith Baptist Churches. She was a graduate of Covington High School and attended Emanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA. Following school, she worked in the woodyard office at WestRock during World War II, joining millions of women in filling positions left vacant during the war. June loved her family and took great interest in her Irish heritage, studying the genealogy of the Stone and Scott families and passing that on to future generations. Surviving are her daughters, Jean Wade...

Hettie Blakley Miller, 62, of 1770 Summit Drive died Monday, September27, 2021, in Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mrs. Miller was born July 7, 1959, in Richmond a daughter of the late Herbert L. and Mary Louise Anderson Blakley. She was an employee of A & B Bakery and loved to shop, play Bingo and be on Facebook. Surviving are her Husband of 47 years, Steven Miller; of Covington; two Daughters, Crystal Miller and Kayla Smith and her husband, Ryan, all of Covington; six grandchildren, Noah Hall, Isaiah Butler, Elizabeth Butler, Heidi Smith, Bentley Lewis and Branson Smith; two Brothers, Pete Blakley, of Richmond and Randy Blakeley and his wife, Doreen, of Wilmington, NC, and several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Melissa Swoope, and her husband Jeffrey of Clifton Forge. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Cary Lee Shultzaberger, 61, of 200 Watahala Lane, died, Monday September 27, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Shultzaberger was born January 10, 1960, in Washington D. C. a son of Alverda Mae Sneath Shultzaberger of Front Royal and the late Charles Edward Shultzaberger. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved girlfriend Phyllis Stull Cook. He was a survey instrument repairman for the Sesco Company in Fairfax. He also attended First Christian Church and Cliff Dale Christian as well as an avid outdoorsman. Surviving in addition to his mother are two sisters Debbie Wines of Roanoke and Lisa Allen and husband Bill of Fairfax, four brothers Bruce Shultzaberger of Herndon, Mark Shultzaberger and wife Kimberly of Lancaster, Craig Shultzaberger and wife Christy of Bealeton, and Brian Shultzaberger and wife Felicia of Linden, a son Charles Cook of Covington, and a number of nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private memorial se...

Rev. Johnnie Thomas 'John' Burnham,Sr. 88 of 513 Brentwood Dr. died Wednesday 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1933, in Norfolk Va., he was the son of the Late Johnnie T. Burnham and Ola Mae Bryant Burnham other than his parents he preceded in death by a son Christopher Burnham, a daughter Sandy Burnham and grandson Christopher Broughman. Rev. Burnham was an associate pastor with Faith Baptist Church for many years and at Moss Run Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of 70 years Jane Harris Burnham of Covington, a son Johnnye Burnham, and his wife Barbara of Stockbridge Ga., four grandson Jonathan Burnham, Jordan Burnham, Brandon Burnham, and Bryan Stone, also surviving is his sister Joann Midgett of NC. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM in Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Price officiating, assisted by Rev Frank Sizemore. The interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive their friend one hour before service. Memorial Con...

Rev. Johnnie Thomas John Burnham,Sr. 88 of 513 Brentwood Dr. died Wednesday 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1933, in Norfolk Va., he was the son of the Late Johnnie T. Burnham and Ola Mae Bryant Burnham other than his parents he preceded in death by a son Christopher Burnham, a daughter Sandy Burnham and grandson Christopher Broughman. Rev. Burnham was an associate pastor with Faith Baptist Church for many years and at Moss Run Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of 70 years Jane Harris Burnham of Covington, a son Johnnye Burnham, and his wife Barbara of Stockbridge Ga., four grandson Jonathan Burnham, Jordan Burnham, Brandon Burnham, and Bryan Stone, also surviving is his sister Joann Midgett of NC. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM in Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Price officiating, assisted by Rev Frank Sizemore. The interment will be made in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive their friend one hour before service. Memorial Contr...