Obituaries

Gary Wayne Botkin 50, of Kissimmee Fl. formerly of Covington died Monday March 1, 2021 in Lewis- Gale Alleghany Regional Hospital Low Moor. Mr. Botkin was born April 13, 1970 in Lynchburg Va. he was the son of the late Charles M. Botkin and Linda Cooper Gray. Surviving is his brother Ricky Botkin and his wife Selena of Covington; two nieces, Jessica Graham of Covington and Dakota Botkin of Charlotte NC. Also surviving number friends. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private service will be at later date. Arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Travis Matthew Ashlock, of Covington, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Travis was born October 31, 2006 in Newport News, VA. He was a student at the Rivermont School in Covington. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Ashlock (Deandria Brown); one sister, Lawanda Ashlock; two brothers, Tyshawn Ashlock and Oswald Ashlock; and grandmother, Sylvia Mansfield, all of Covington; an aunt, Patty Osborne (Larry Nemergut) of Gloucester, VA; and several cousins including Tina Osborne and Jayden Osborne, both of Covington. In keeping with his families' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2020 at 1PM in the Arritt Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donnie Bowker officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to wear red, white, and black as a tribute to Travis' favorite cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. Service Information Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Time: 3/3/21 01:00 pm Arritt Funeral Home Chap...

Travis Matthew Ashlock, of Covington, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Travis was born October 31, 2006 in Newport News, VA. He was a student at the Rivermont School in Covington. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Ashlock (Deandria Brown); one sister, Lawanda Ashlock; two brothers, Tyshawn Ashlock and Oswald Ashlock; and grandmother, Sylvia Mansfield, all of Covington; an aunt, Patty Osborne (Larry Nemergut) of Gloucester, VA; and several cousins including Tina Osborne and Jayden Osborne, both of Covington. In keeping with his families' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2020 at 1PM in the Arritt Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donnie Bowker officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to wear red, white, and black as a tribute to Travis' favorite cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. Service Saturday, March 6, 2021 12:33 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426...

Donald Cardwell Sr. Donald Verlouis Cardwell Sr., 82, of 221 Pinehurst Heights Rd., Hot Springs, died, Friday February 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Cardwell was born August 11, 1938 in Bath County a son of the late Rucker Cardwell Sr. and Mayso Kent Cardwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Susan Merchant Cardwell in 2017, a sister Alberta Prescott and a brother Buddy Cardwell. He was a self-employed contractor and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to work and stay busy, very loving, and caring individual for nature and life and was always lending a helping hand. Surviving are his four sons, Donald Jr. of Ohio, Douglas of Denver, CO, and Eric of Richmond, Anthony (Tony) of MD, a stepdaughter La Shawn Powell and husband Junior of Upper Marlboro, MD, ten grandchildren, one great grandson, one sister Bertha DeBrill, three brothers Albert Cardwell, James Cardwell, and Rucker Cardwell Jr. and numb...

James Gilman Flint, 84, of 3707 Jackson River Road died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his home. Mr. Flint was born September 20, 1936, in Covington a son of the late Randolph Andy Flint and Aurelia Viola Hinton Flint. James served his country in the United States Navy. He was the owner of The Squire Shop men's clothing store in Covington for a number of years. He was a lifelong member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Barbara Clarke Flint, of Covington; two Brothers, Edward Lee Flint of Buchanan and Gary Allen Flint and his Wife, Katie, of Ashland; his Sister-in-law, Betty Stull, of Covington and his Brother-in-law, Tom Clarke, of Richmond. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

George Lester Aycock, 81, of 212 E. Beech St, died, Tuesday February 16, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Aycock was born February 13, 1940 in Durham NC. a son of late Theodore R. Aycock and Naomi Mooney Aycock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Lola Aycock. George served in the United States Marine Corps during Korea, he retired from Dewitt Trucking Co. in Rockingham NC., as a truck driver for number of years. Surviving are three daughters Crystal Christian and Tonja Carroll all of Covington and Tamara Aycock of NC. a number of grandchildren, a number of brothers and sisters to include Bob Hill who was raised as a brother, his caregiver Charlotte Stull of Covington, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private service will be held at later. Arrangements are being handle by Arritt Funeral Home....

William David Carter, 61, of 1239 W. Jackson St., died, Monday, February 15, 2021, at 300 East Gray St. Mr. Carter was born December 28, 1959, in Covington, a son of Helen Vass Carter of Covington and the late Bill Mack Carter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Steve Smith and two nephews, Brian Smith and Michael Smith. He was the manager of the meat department at the Kroger in Daleville. He was a member of Grace Brethren Church. David was a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Covington Masonic Lodge, No. 171 AF&AM, Past Patron of the Electa Chapter 33, Order of the Eastern Star of Roanoke. He loved to play golf, hunt, and spending time with his dogs. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 39 years Shanda DePriest Carter, of Covington; his Son, Ryan Carter and wife, Gabrielle of Midlothian, three aunts JoAnn Carter and Jean Elmore of Covington and Darlene Smith and husband, Gene, of Henrico; two brothers and...

Delores Hinton McAllister, 79, of 7306 Dunlap Creek Road died Friday, February 12, 2021, at Carrington Place in Daleville. Mrs. McAllister was born December 15, 1941, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late William Lawrence Hinton and Dorothy Turner Hinton Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Lewis R. McAllister in January of this year, her stepfather, Oliver Martin, two sisters, Irma Rogers and Iris Houchens, and two brothers, Bill Hinton and Rodney Hinton. She was a longtime member of Moss Run Baptist Church. She greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and their sports and scouting activities. Surviving are her two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Randy and Gwen McAllister and Michael and Amy McAllister, all of Covington: three grandchildren, Cecil and Nicki McAllister of Denver. CO, Kasey and Brandon Harrison and Austin McAllister, all of Covington; one great granddaughter, Olivia Harrison, of Covington; two Sisters, Brenda and Michael Carnes of Bedf...

Raymond Wayne Boone, Sr. 76, of N. Chesterfield, VA passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Frances Bostic Boone; brother, Kyle Boone, Jr.; sisters, Mary Boone and Bonnie Boone; and his daughter, Rebecca Boone. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Peggy Boone; son, Raymond Boone II; brother, David Boone; and sister, Phyllis Custer; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from Dominion Energy after more than 30 years of service. A memorial service will be held at later date. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com....

Anna Mae Stuart Chittum, 79, of 1001 N. Beverly Avenue died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Mrs. Chittum was born September 13, 1941, in Alderson,WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Lena Depriest Stuart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers. She was a longtime active member of the Cornerstone Church. Surviving are her Husband of 59 years, John T. Chittum, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Marshall and Athena Chittum and Willliam and Pam Chittum, all of Covington; five grandchildren, Zach Chittum, Matthew Chittum, Emily Chittum, Miranda Chittum and Thomas Chittum; three great grandchildren, William Robertson, Krista Armentrout and Troy Chittum; two Sisters, Nancy Shafer of Charleston, WV, and Rosie Evans of Crossville, TN; one Brother, James Lucas, of Delaware and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated A memorial service has been scheduled f...

Henry Lee "George" Kimberlin, 92, of Covington, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home. Mr. Kimberlin was born June 27, 1928, in Alleghany County a son of the late George D. Kimberlin and Lora May Bess Kimberlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Helen Penley Kimberlin. He had retired in 1983 from VDOT. He attended Lone Star Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing for all of his life. Surviving are his Son, David R. Kimberlin, of San Diego, CA; his Granddaughter, Jessico Vesco, of Lakeside, CA; two great grandchildren, Riley Vesco and Ryder Vesco , of Lakeside ,CA; one Brother, Leo, Kimberlin, of Covington; one Sister, Louise May, of Manassas; a special friend, Bridgett Andrews, of Covington and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, February 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Earwood officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by Army National Guard. Active pall...

Henry Lee "George" Kimberlin, 92, of Covington, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home. Mr. Kimberlin was born June 27, 1928, in Alleghany County a son of the late George D. Kimberlin and Lora May Bess Kimberlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Helen Penley Kimberlin. He had retired in 1983 from VDOT. He attended Lone Star Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing for all of his life. Surviving are his Son, David R. Kimberlin, of San Diego, CA; his Granddaughter, Jessico Vesco, of Lakeside, CA; two great grandchildren, Riley Vesco and Ryder Vesco , of Lakeside ,CA; one Brother, Leo, Kimberlin, of Covington; one Sister, Louise May, of Manassas; a special friend, Bridgett Andrews, of Covington and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday, February 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Earwood officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by Army National Guard. ...