Obituaries

Vittorio Giuseppe "Victor" Cucci 68, Of 2319 Dressler Drive died Thursday night, May 13, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Victor was born July 9, 1952, in Carini, Sicily, a son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina Taormina Cucci. Before coming to the United States, Victor served two years in the Italian Army. He came to Covington with his wife in 1977 and opened Cucci's Pizzeria restaurant. He enjoyed spending time with his family and having them involved in the restaurant. He was proud to be a member of this community. Surviving are his Wife of 44 years, Janet Henry Cucci, of Covington; two Sons, Giuseppe Cucci and Emily Dimon and Marco and Kathy Cucci, all of Covington; four grandchildren, Vittorio "Gage" Cucci, Vivian A. Cucci, Ella Cucci and Luca Cucci, all of Covington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Salvatore and Lena Cucci, of California and Maurizio "Joe" and Shari Cucci of Roanoke; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucrezia and Franco D'Arpa and Josephi...

Gary Wayne Jennings, 71, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Lewis -Gale Medical Center at Salem. Mr. Jennings was born June 10, 1949, in Alleghany County, the son of the late Meredith Jennings, Sr. and Betty Arrington Jennings Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Dawn W. Rickett and a brother, Meredith "Bugs" Jennings, Jr. Gary served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Gary worked at Jennings and Webb Trucking Co. as truck driver. Surviving his wife, Pat Martin Jennings, of Clifton Forge, a daughter, Michelle Shamblin, of Selma, a stepson, David A. Williams, of Covington, a stepdaughter, Kim Ambsuley, of West Palm Beach, Fl., two brothers, Timothy Jennings and Julie Leonard of Ash NC. and William Jennings of Covington; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A service will be held at later date. Memorial Contribution can be made in Mr. Jennings name to the Alleghany...

Johnny Lee Meadows, 37, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died April 30, 2021. Mr. Meadows was born May 26, 1984, in Alleghany County the son of Rhonda Meadows Paxton of Covington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Alfred Paxton and his maternal grandparents Jerry L. Meadows Sr. and Zetta Martin. Surviving in addition to his Mother, are his step father, Mike Paxton, his son Levi Meadows of Clifton Forge, a brother, Logan Paxton Sr. of Covington, grandmother Diane Paxton of Covington, one niece Hannah Paxton, one nephew Michael Paxton Jr., his aunt, Rebecca Paxton of Roanoke, two uncles, Jerry L. Meadows Jr. and Leroy Meadows Sr. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM in Johnson Creek ARP Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Burns. The interment will follow the service. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Johnny Lee Meadows, 37, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died April 30, 2021. Mr. Meadows was born May 26, 1984, in Alleghany County the son of Rhonda Meadows Paxton of Covington. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Alfred Paxton and his maternal grandparents Jerry L. Meadows Sr. and Zetta Martin. Surviving in addition to his Mother, are his step father, Mike Paxton, his son Levi Meadows of Clifton Forge, a brother, Logan Paxton Sr. of Covington, grandmother Diane Paxton of Covington, one niece Hannah Paxton, one nephew Michael Paxton Jr., his aunt, Rebecca Paxton of Roanoke, two uncles, Jerry L. Meadows Jr. and Leroy Meadows Sr. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM in Johnson Creek ARP Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Burns. The interment will follow the service. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home. Service Information Date: Monday, May 10, 2021 Time: 5/10/21 11:00 am Cemetery In...

Gerald McLarn Pullin, 79, of 212 Mountain Lake Dr., died on his birthday, Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1942 in Bath County, the son of the late Roy Pullin and Geraldine Pullin Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his two sons, Gerald M. Pullin Jr. and Robert T. Pullin; one sister, Carol Pullin Kern; a special uncle, Arnold Pullin; and his stepfather, Conway Carpenter. Mr. Pullin was a retired machinist at Westvaco and formerly at Hercules, Inc., in Research Triangle Park, NC. He also was a member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department. Having served as Captain of the rescue squad and Vice President of the Local 675, Covington Papermakers Union. He was an avid hunter as well as a hunter safety instructor. Gerald considered himself a Christian and was very strong in his beliefs. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survived are his wife, of 58 years, June Henning Pullin; a daughter, Melissa (Ed...

Gilbert Franklin (Pat) Malone, 74, of Covington, died, April 22, 2021. Mr. Malone was born March 22, 1947 in Waynesboro a son of the late William Robert and Pearl Hite Malone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ramona Arden (Nikki) Malone and daughter Emilee Arden Malone. He worked for Shoney's for 25 years/retired as an Assistant Director of Loss Prevention. Surviving are his sons and daughters in laws: Michael and Christine Malone of Mars Hill, NC, John and Priscilla Malone of Spruce Pine, NC, Randy and Megan Malone of Suffolk, 10 grandchildren: Savannah Malone and Summer Sipe bot of Asheville, NC, Codie Sipe of Stuarts Draft, Colton Malone, Kaylee Malone, Chase Williams, and Cameron Williams of Spruce Pine, NC, and Kainoa and Amelia Malone of Suffolk, Kristy Taliaferro of Standardsville, and three great grandchildren. In keeping with Mr. Malone's wishes his body has been cremated. The family will have a gathering at Arritt Funeral Home Saturday May 8, ...

Gerald McLarn Pullin, 79, of 212 Mountain Lake Dr., died on his birthday, Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1942 in Bath County, the son of the late Roy Pullin and Geraldine Pullin Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his two sons, Gerald M. Pullin Jr. and Robert T. Pullin; one sister, Carol Pullin Kern; a special uncle, Arnold Pullin; and his stepfather, Conway Carpenter. Mr. Pullin was a retired machinist at Westvaco and formerly at Hercules, Inc., in Research Triangle Park, NC. He also was a member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department. Having served as Captain of the rescue squad and Vice President of the Local 675, Covington Papermakers Union. He was an avid hunter as well as a hunter safety instructor. Gerald considered himself a Christian and was very strong in his beliefs. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survived are his wife, of 58 years, June Henning Pullin; a daughter, Melis...

Justin "Bo" Eugene Shinault, 51, of 510 N. Greenbrier Ave., died, Monday April 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1969 in Covington, the son of Gloria Jean Chittum Shinault of Covington and the late Donald F. Shinault, Sr. Mr. Shinault worked at WestRock in the # 1&2 loading department, he was avid outdoorsman, loved playing baseball and softball and loved his beloved Tarheels. Justin enjoyed spending time with his children and taking care of his mother. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter Kassity Howard and her husband Andrew of North Carolina, one son Jason Shinault of Roanoke, two brothers Donald F. Shinault, Jr and his wife Lisa of Covington and Dale Shinault and his wife Angela of North Carolina, one sister Patricia Hunter of Covington, a number of nieces and nephews to including a special niece Unique Jordan and his beloved dog Cooper. A funeral service will be held Thursday April 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM in Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Brow...

Noah Ricardo Green, 25, of Covington died Friday, April 2, 2021. Mr. Green was born February 8, 1996, in Fairlea, WV, a Son of Newton and Mazie Haynes Green of Covington. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Mabel Haynes and Noel and Iris Green. He was a 2014 graduate of Alleghany High School and received a BA Degree from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Brendan Green of Arlington and Isaiah Green of Los Angeles, CA; seven sisters, Susanna Haynes of White Sulphur Springs, WV, Kim Green of Newport News, Cierra Anderson and her husband, Warren, of Stuarts Draft, Brittani Green of Chesapeake, China Green of Charlottesville, Sahara Green and India Green, both of Covington and three nieces, Essence Green, Alexia Anderson and Alivia Anderson. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive their friends from 10:00...

Russell Leslie Bess, 57, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, died, Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his home. Mr. Bess was born September 14, 1963, in Alleghany County a son of the late William and Frances Stuple Bess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two nieces, Torri Sanders and Abigail Baker. Russell served in the United States Army. Surviving are three Sisters, Karen B. Carter and Billie Jean Harless, both of Covington and Susan Kalnes of Chicago, IL. And a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Edith Toombs Pettitt, 94, of Covington died Monday, March 29, 2021,at the Brain Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Low Moor. She was born January 2, 1927, in Covington a daughter of the late Charles K. Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley Toombs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Jerman, and her husband, Leonard Pettitt, one son, Paul Jerman and one daughter, Kathleen Walker. Mrs. Pettitt had retired from the H.O. Canfield Co. as an inspector. She was also member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Clara Copland Hanna and her husband, Joe, Karen Williams, Beverly Baker and her husband, Richard, all of Covington and Sharon Broughman and her husband, Carrol, of Clifton Forge; three sons, J.C. Jerman and his wife, Jeanie, of Covington, Bobby Jerman and his wife, Norma, and Billy Jerman and his wife, Aiza, all of Clifton Forge; 15 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 1 great great grandch...

Edith Toombs Pettitt, 94, of Covington died Monday, March 29, 2021,at the Brain Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Low Moor. She was born January 2, 1927, in Covington a daughter of the late Charles K. Toombs and Edith Beatrice Fridley Toombs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Jerman, and her husband, Leonard Pettitt, one son, Paul Jerman and one daughter, Kathleen Walker. Mrs. Pettitt had retired from the H.O. Canfield Co. as an inspector. She was also member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Clara Copland Hanna and her husband, Joe, Karen Williams, Beverly Baker and her husband, Richard, all of Covington and Sharon Broughman and her husband, Carrol, of Clifton Forge; three sons, J.C. Jerman and his wife, Jeanie, of Covington, Bobby Jerman and his wife, Norma, and Billy Jerman and his wife, Aiza, all of Clifton Forge; 15 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. I...