Obituaries

Debbie S. Humphries, 69, of 2406 Dressler Drive, Covington, passed away from a long battle with dementia on March 26, 2021 at the Brian Center in Low Moor. Mrs. Humphries was born April 16, 1951 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late John and Mary Williams Seldomridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law Roscoe E. Humphries and Mickey S. Humphries. Debbie was retired as a bank teller in 2007 after 37 years having worked for the former Covington National Bank then First Virginia Bank in Covington. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved traveling, especially to the beach, and spending time with her beloved dog, Snickers. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Roscoe R. Humphries, of Covington; three brothers, Rickey Seldomridge and wife Janet, Tony Seldomridge and Danny Seldomridge, a special thanks to nurses Regina and Lorie of Heartland Hospice of Roanoke and her caregivers Debbie Persinger and Sue Kirk. A graveside...

Jessie Franklin Morris, loving and devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 88, at his home in Covington, Va. His faith, love, and commitment to The Lord was his guiding light throughout his life and it brought him comfort in his final hours. His kind and compassionate spirit will always be remembered by his family and friends. He was born to Emmett R. Morris and Josephine Tyree Morris in 1932 in Iron Gate, Va. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. He was the last surviving member of his family. Jessie enlisted in the 227th Army National Guard, in Covington, Va. in June 1950 at 18 years old. He was honorably discharged in 1952 and immediately reported for active duty in the United States Army and served at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Jessie served at Fort Wood until 1953 when he was honorably discharged to return to Covington to assist his family during a time of hardship. He remained in the Army Reserve from 1953-1957. He w...

Steven Carl Maready II, 38, of Clifton Forge. Passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Maready was born July 9, 1982 in Kenansville, NC a son of late Steven Carl Maready I and Connie Reynolds Bouchard of Clifton Forge. Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife Lynette Booze Maready, two daughters Nevaeh Maready and Jasmyn Maready all of Clifton Forge, one brother Tony Maready of Lexington, one sister Maria Maready of Marion, paternal grandmother Ruth Maready of Chinquapin, NC, and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be held at a later. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home....

Richard Franklin Tingler, 32, of Salem, formerly Covington, died, Monday, March 22, 2021. Mr. Tingler was born April 7, 1988, in Roanoke the son of Malinda S. Aliff of Roanoke and Richard E. Tingler and friend Laura Wilson of Covington. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Trysta Holland Tingler, of Salem; his son, Damien Tingler, of MD, his brother, Ben Drewry, of Roanoke, two step sons Jacob and Steven; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Pam Irvine officiating. The family will gather at Arritt Funeral Home on Saturday from 11:30 to 12:30. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:33 AM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Saturday, March 27, 2021 12:33 AM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Visition Saturday, March 2...

Steven Carl Maready II, 38, of Clifton Forge. Passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington. Mr. Maready was born July 9, 1982 in Kenansville, NC a son of late Steven Carl Maready I and Connie Reynolds Bouchard of Clifton Forge. Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife Lynette Booze Maready, two daughters Nevaeh Maready and Jasmyn Maready all of Clifton Forge, one brother Tony Maready of Lexington, one sister Maria Maready of Marion, paternal grandmother Ruth Maready of Chinquapin, NC, and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A service will be held at a later. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home....

Kenneth Richard Lane, 74 of Covington, Va, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday March 21, 2021, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Va. Kenny fought a long hard battle, but eventually succumbed to the disease vasculitis. Kenny was born April 16, 1946 in Cannellton, WV. He graduated Richwood High School in Richwood WV in 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents William Richard and Mary Katherine Lane, and two brothers and one sister. Kenny is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years Sue, his son Rob and wife Stephanie of Staunton Va, two precious granddaughters Emma and Sara, two special nephews Mike and Tim Green of Covington, a special cousin Joe Pritt of Summersville, WV, a brother and sister, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. After high school, Kenny joined the WV National Guard and worked numerous jobs before joining the Covington Police Department in 1972 as a patrolman. Kenny was soon promoted to Detective Sergeant and later, Lea...

Kenneth Richard Lane, 74 of Covington, Va, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday March 21, 2021, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Va. Kenny fought a long hard battle, but eventually succumbed to the disease vasculitis. Kenny was born April 16, 1946 in Cannellton, WV. He graduated Richwood High School in Richwood WV in 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents William Richard and Mary Katherine Lane, and two brothers and one sister. Kenny is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years Sue, his son Rob and wife Stephanie of Staunton Va, two precious granddaughters Emma and Sara, two special nephews Mike and Tim Green of Covington, a special cousin Joe Pritt of Summersville, WV, a brother and sister, and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. After high school, Kenny joined the WV National Guard and worked numerous jobs before joining the Covington Police Department in 1972 as a patrolman. Kenny was soon promoted to Detective Sergeant and later, Lead In...

Sherry Wright Malcom, 48, of 8717 Mill Branch Rd, died, Saturday March 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1972 in Alleghany Co. the daughter of late Carolyn W. Wright and Joseph Wright, Sr. of Covington. Surviving other than her father is her husband Hunter "Toby" Malcom of Covington, two son Brandon Jackson and his friend Marissa Selleck, Hunter Malcom and his friend Kayla Bishop, one daughter Taylor Malcom, and her friend Devin Lane, and one brother Joseph Wright, Jr. all of Covington. A graveside service will be held Tuesday 2:00 PM at Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. David Brown officiating. The family will be receiving their friends 12:30 to 1:30 on Tuesday at Arritt Funeral Home. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home. Cemetery Information Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:33 AM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Covington,VA - 24426...

Gerald Lloyd Sizemore Sr., 88 of 824 Pocahontas Ave., passed away, March 17, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sizemore was born November 10, 1932 in Virginia a son of the late Aulden C. and Izora Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Cleva Gibson Sizemore in 2015, a daughter Carol Arrington, two brothers Donald Sizemore Sr. and Ryland Sizemore,three half-sisters Shelby Broughman, Linda Stevens, and Susie Cobb. Gerald was a retired brakeman for the C&O Railroad and a member of Covington Bible Church. Known as a hard worker and loved his family and was a Indianapolis Colts fan switched to the Denver Broncos to follow his favorite QB Peyton Manning. Surviving are his two daughters and son in laws Lisa Higgins and husband Ruben and Phyllis Phillips and husband Clinton, two sons Wayne Sizemore and wife Dee Ann and Gerald Sizemore Jr. all of Covington, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; Five half-brothers, Wayne Petty, Calvin...

Joey (Joe) Lee Campbell, 67, of 714 N. Greenbrier Ave., died, Saturday March 13, 2021 at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg. He was born June 18, 1953 in Alleghany County, the son of the late George F. and Margret Thompson Campbell. He is survived by a sister Becky Brown of Natural Bridge, a nephew Billy Hinkle Jr. of Covington, that was so special to Joe and a niece Beth Brown of Natural Bridge, a daughter Melanie Hosey Of Covington and two grandchildren Samantha Hosey and Michael Hosey. Joe spent many years living with Gene and Susie Thompson. There he met Alisia Thompson and they became best friends, A bond that was broken only by Joe's passing. Joe Spend the last ten years with Harvey and Judy Thompson. In their home he received the care and goodwill that Margaret would have wanted. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Lone Star Cemetery. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral H...

Norman Earnway Kimberlin, Jr., 74, of 1002 Hattie Street died Friday, March 5, 2021, at his home. Mr. Kimberlin was born June 29, 1946, in Alleghany County a son of the late Norman E. Kimberlin, Sr., and Celia Wolfe Kimberlin Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. Kimberlin and Coyd W. Kimberlin, and a daughter-in-law, Lily Lipscomb Kimberlin. Norman was a veteran of the United States Army serving the majority of his active duty in Germany. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Covington School System. Surviving are his Wife of 50 years, Patricia Sparks Kimberlin, of Covington; three Sons, Christopher Kimberlin, and his Daughters, Kayla and Anna; Jeffery Kimberlin and his wife, Sharon, and their children Montana, India, Karamello, Dallas and Eric; Norman Kimberlin, , and his wife Leisa, and their children Nathan, Abigail and Karlie, all of Covington. Also surviving are four Brothers, Mike Kimberlin and his wife, Sherry,...

Peggy Mae Boone, 72, of N. Chesterfield, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Madison and Bertha (Peggy) Markham; and her loving husband, Raymond W. Boone, Sr. and her daughter Rebecca. She is survived by her son, Raymond W. Boone II; sisters, Brenda Gier, Betty Snow, Donna Goff, and Sandy Ward; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Peggy loved her family very much, always putting her family before herself. A memorial service will be held at later date. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com....