Obituaries

Quintin Harvey Walker, Sr., 59, of 533 Roxbury Street in Clifton Forge died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Lewis Gale -Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Mr. Walker was born January 4, 1962, in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Sterling H. and Dorothy Vest Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Fagg; two grandchildren, Daniel Walker and Emma Walker and an infant brother and infant sister. He was a truck driver for all his life, he worked Garten Trucking and was an avid classic car enthusiast. He was member of Clifton Forge Baptist Church where he served a deacon. Surviving are his Wife, Kelly Broughman Walker, of Clifton Forge; one Son, Quintin Walker, Jr., and his partner, Melissa Meadows, of Clifton Forge; a Daughter, Stormy Walker, of Covington; a Son, Jonathan Huguley, Jr., of Glen Wilton; a Daughter, Whitney Via, and her Husband, Jason, of Glen Wilton; three Sisters, Brenda Watson and Teresa Coffey, both of Clifton Forge and Melinda Barr a...

Quintin Harvey Walker, Sr., 59, of 533 Roxbury Street in Clifton Forge died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Lewis Gale -Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Mr. Walker was born January 4, 1962, in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Sterling H. and Dorothy Vest Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Fagg; two grandchildren, Daniel Walker and Emma Walker and an infant brother and infant sister. He was a truck driver for all his life, he worked Garten Trucking and was an avid classic car enthusiast. He was member of Clifton Forge Baptist Church where he served a deacon. Surviving are his Wife, Kelly Broughman Walker, of Clifton Forge; one Son, Quintin Walker, Jr., and his partner, Melissa Meadows, of Clifton Forge; a Daughter, Stormy Walker, of Covington; a Son, Jonathan Huguley, Jr., of Glen Wilton; a Daughter, Whitney Via, and her Husband, Jason, of Glen Wilton; three Sisters, Brenda Watson and Teresa Coffey, both of Clifton Forge and Melinda Barr and her...

Kevin Clay Rickett, Sr., 66, of Covington, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Piedmont Hospice Center in Charlottesville. Mr. Rickett was born May 5, 1955 in Covington, a son of the late Robert and Margaret Turk Rickett. Kevin retired from the Army as a Sgt 1st class. In recent years he had been employed at the Omni Homestead as a Houseman. Surviving are two sons, Kevin Rickett Jr. and his wife Skye of Covington, and Tyler Rickett of Fort Benning, GA; a daughter, Shannon Simnick and her husband Nick of Clayton, OH; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for a late date....

Kevin Clay Rickett, Sr., 66, of Covington, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Piedmont Hospice Center in Charlottesville. Mr. Rickett was born May 5, 1955 in Covington, a son of the late Robert and Margaret Turk Rickett. Kevin retired from the Army as a Sgt 1st class. In recent years he had been employed at the Omni Homestead as a Houseman. Surviving are two sons, Kevin Rickett Jr. and his wife Skye of Covington, and Tyler Rickett of Fort Benning, GA; a daughter, Shannon Simnick and her husband Nick of Clayton, OH; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for a late date....

The family of Kolin Howard Bennett, 56, of Covington, is saddened to announce his death on June 3, 2021 after a history of complex illnesses. Kolin was born to Marion "Dick" and Clara Bennett on October 17, 1964 in Clifton Forge, Virginia. He was born just minutes before his identical twin brother, Kyle, and never let him forget he was older. Kolin graduated from Alleghany County High School in 1983 and graduated from Jefferson College of Health Sciences, later specializing in psychiatry. Kolin had a long career with the Covington Rescue Squad which he loved, leading him to choose a path in the medical field. Kolin also previously worked for Standard Printing and the Virginian Review. Kolin was preceeded in death by his father, Marion "Dick" Bennett, his paternal grandparents Robert and Nellie Bennett and his maternal grandparents Howard and Luevena Simmons. In addition to his mother, Kolin is survived by his daughter, Margaret Bennett, granddaughters Katherine Grace and Inara Rhianno...

Louella Bright Boone Porterfield, 94, of 3311 Dunlap Creek Road died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Alleghany Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. Mrs. Porterfield was born April 20, 1927, in Greenbrier County, WV, a daughter of the late Silas and Eva Judy Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, William Haskell Porterfield, in 1999, a Son, Wayne Porterfield in 2020, and a Brother, Howard Boone. She was an employee of the former Industrial Rayon plant in Covington. She was a member of the Dunlap Fire and Rescue and the Ladies Auxiliary for over40 years. She was a poll worker at elections for 40 years and was an avid Bingo player. Surviving are two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Kathy and Eli Bailey of Frankford, WV and Patty and Roger Byer of Covington; one Son and Daughter-in-law, Ronald and Jean Porterfield, of Covington; a grandson, Timmy Byer and his wife, Summer, of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Missy Byer, of Covington; one Brother, Lewis Boone, of So...

Glenden Lewis "Glen" Comer, 82, of Covington, died, Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home. Mr. Comer was born November 27, 1938, at Wikel, WV, a son of the late Welch and Grace Cooke Comer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Arlene Goodin Comer, in 2013, and his brother, Bennie Comer. He retired from the United States Army. He retired in 2001 from MeadWestvaco as a welder after 36 years with the company. He was a member of Covington Moose Lodge #610, Callaghan Ruritan Club and a former member of the Dunlap Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He was an avid fan of classic cars. Surviving are two Daughters and Sons-in-law, Janet and Mark Porter of Moneta and Jane and Noel Antonio of Springfield; grandsons Arren Porter and his wife, Hannah of Moneta and Thomas Antonio of Springfield, a sister in law Betty Comer, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Bill Gil...

John Wayne Smith, 70, of 2721 Vassar St., Low Moor, died, Sunday May 23, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born July 4, 1950 in Alleghany County a son of the late Floyd E. Smith Sr. and Gladys Brown Collins. He was a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Curtis A. Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1033. He served two tours in Vietnam in the United States Army receiving two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was a Blue Blood American as well as an avid car lover and loved his 2017 yellow Dodge Challenger R/T. In keeping with his wishes, he body has been cremated. Surviving are his companion Shelia Smith of Covington, a step daughter Tammy Pascarella and husband Terry of Covington, GA, a sister Linda Lampkin of Martinsville, friends Billy Fury and wife Elizabeth of Low Moor, three nieces and nephews, three step grandchildren Cody Thompson of Covington, Summer Jennings, and Tatum Jennings of Ash, NC. A service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial ...

Antony Edward Jalink Sr., 56, of 428 Brentwood Dr, died, Tuesday May 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1965 in Newport News a son of Rosie Pugh Evans and the late Antony Jalink. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary Jalink in 2015. He was an Electrical Engineer with BSU Inc. in Ithaca, NY. He was a member of Kars Unlimited and the Corvette Club, enjoyed watching is favorite driver Jimmy Johnson in NASCAR as well as working with computers and going fishing. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. In addition to his mother Rosie and her husband Gary of TN, he was survived by his wife of 26 years Penny Ballard Jalink of Covington, a son Anthony E. Jalink Jr. and wife Nicole, a daughter Amber A. Jalink all of Gloucester, a stepson Dustin Bridges of Binghamton, NY, a stepdaughter Brandy Miller and husband Michael of Lisle, NY, five grandchildren AshLynn Jalink, Adrianna Bercot, Peyton Miller, Colton Miller, and Trenton Miller...

Carl Anthony Rowan, 64, of 2574 Prices Bluff Rd., Eagle Rock, died, Saturday May 15, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rowan was born December 29, 1956 in Clifton Forge. Carl worked at the former Mizzy Plant in Cliftondale Park. He loved his children, his grandson "Goomer" and his cats. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are his wife of 31 years Pauline Kitt Rowan of Eagle Rock, his children; Megan Rowan, Robert Clark both of Eagle Rock, and Crystal McKenney and husband Jonathan, a grandson Dakota "Goomer" McKenney all of Clifton Forge, and his furbabies. A private service will be held at a later date. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Glenda Spellman Murray, 70, of Covington, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Murray was born December 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Glenn and Janie Landrum Spellman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, William Kemper Murray. She had retired as the Assistant Manager of the former Peebles department store in Covington. Surviving are her son, Shayne Carter-Murray and Hailey Thomas of Covington; her Daughter, Shannon Gwin and her Husband, Matthew of Hot Springs; her Brother, Lance Spellman, of Covington; and two grandchildren, Wyatt Gwin and Saige Gwin. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Cemetery Information Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:33 AM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:33 AM Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426...

Glenda Spellman Murray, 70, of Covington, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Murray was born December 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Glenn and Janie Landrum Spellman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, William Kemper Murray. She had retired as the Assistant Manager of the former Peebles department store in Covington. Surviving are her son, Shayne Carter-Murray and Hailey Thomas of Covington; her Daughter, Shannon Gwin and her Husband, Matthew of Hot Springs; her Brother, Lance Spellman, of Covington; and two grandchildren, Wyatt Gwin and Saige Gwin. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the graveside in Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Service Information Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Time: 5/16/21 03:00 pm Alleghany Memorial Park Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Time...