Obituaries

Kathryn Sue "Susie" Arritt ,70, of Catawba, died, Sunday February 7, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Arritt was born October 13, 1950 in Alleghany Co. a daughter of the late Roy "Buck" Arritt and Marie Fox Whitehead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Jason Ross and a brother Michael Arritt. Susie retired from the US Postal Service as a Postmaster with thirty-four years of service also she was a member of the Postmaster league. Surviving is her husband Jesse Cornelius of Catawba, a son Michael Ross, a granddaughter Tyler Ross and Brandon Morris of Catawba who she treated like a grandson, one bother Jeff Arritt of Richmond, one sister Reva Campbell of Vinton and an Aunt Mary Jane Spencer and her husband Mike of Covington. In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated. A service will be at later date. Arrangements are being handle Arritt Funeral Home, Covington Va....

Lawrence James Gilbert passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the age of 67. Born July 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late James Lawrence and Dorothy Triner Gilbert. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by Hannah Laramae, a baby born directly into heaven through miscarriage; and, by his son, Nathanael Lawrence. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Iris May Gilbert, whom he married on June 28, 1975, in Washington, PA. He was a 1971 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School in Carnegie, PA. He earned his Associates Degree in Biology from Community College of Alleghany County, Pittsburgh, PA; his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Earth Sciences from California University of Pennsylvania; and, his Teaching Certificate from Radford University, VA. He did additional postgraduate work at several colleges, including Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; University of Idaho, Moscow; and, West Virginia University, Morganto...

Paul Lee Crizer Jr., 61, of 1322 S. David Ave., died, Wednesday February 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Crizer was born December 29, 1959 in Covington the son of the late Paul Lee Sr. and Marie Hepler Crizer. He worked at the Greenbrier Hotel as a housekeeper for a number of years. He loved to watch all the University of Virginia sports as well as play golf, read and spending time with his friends. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. Surviving are his wife of 20 years Dawn Martin Crizer of Covington, a step son Robert Cale and wife Liz of Oldsmar, FL., a step grandson Max Cale of Oldsmar, FL, Frank Hepler whom he thought of as his brother, and a number of cousins, nieces, and nephews. The funeral service will be held Sunday May 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephanie Clark officiating. Interment will follow the service at Alleghany Memorial Park The family suggests memorial contributions in Mr. Crizer's name may be made to the Ameri...

James Lawrence Thompson, Jr., 71, of Dunbrack Road, died February 1, 2021 at Lewis-Gale Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. James was born on March 1, 1949 in Alleghany County, a son of the late James Thompson, Sr. and Geraldine Carter Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Thompson, Sr. He was employed by Covington City Schools for 43 years, retiring in 2010 as the head custodian for the Jeter-Watson and Edgemont school facilities. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and trips to South Carolina with his family. When not outdoors, he could usually be found enjoying one of the classic western movies he loved so much. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda Fridley Thompson; two sons, Jerry Thompson III of Summerville, SC and Chris (Rebecca) Thompson of Covington; a daughter, Kimmy Thompson of Lumberton, NC; 11 grandchildren, Andy Thompson, Crystal Thompson, Chris Thompson Jr., Austin Thompson, Adam Thompson, Marvin Thomps...

Gay Lynn "Punkin" Twitty of Covington, VA, transitioned to her eternal home, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1949 to the late Joyce Muriel Mack White and David Coles in Clifton Forge, VA. Gay Lynn attended Watson High School and went on to graduate from Covington High School in 1967 following integration. She later attended Virginia Seminary and College (now Lynchburg College) in Lynchburg, VA. She worked at W.T. Grant and retired from Kmart after working numerous years. She also worked for many years for the Electoral Board for the City of Covington, VA. Gay Lynn joined First Baptist Church at an early age and was a member of the A.M. Mosley Choir and various other organizations. She was one of the founding members of the Concerned Christian Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board, a member of the W.O. Hickman Choir, the Usher Board, and the Women's Fellowship. She was also a member of the Sunday School, Bible Study, and was the Yo...

Gay Lynn "Punkin" Twitty of Covington, VA, transitioned to her eternal home, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1949 to the late Joyce Muriel Mack White and David Coles in Clifton Forge, VA. Gay Lynn attended Watson High School and went on to graduate from Covington High School in 1967 following integration. She later attended Virginia Seminary and College (now Lynchburg College) in Lynchburg, VA. She worked at W.T. Grant and retired from Kmart after working numerous years. She also worked for many years for the Electoral Board for the City of Covington, VA. Gay Lynn joined First Baptist Church at an early age and was a member of the A.M. Mosley Choir and various other organizations. She was one of the founding members of the Concerned Christian Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board, a member of the W.O. Hickman Choir, the Usher Board, and the Women's Fellowship. She was also a member of the Sunday School, Bible Study, and was th...

Russell Frank Edwards of 1901 Mallow Rd. left this earth to begin his journey with the Lord in Heaven on January 28, 2021. He died peacefully in his home with family by his side. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife Wanda Falls Edwards of 60 years, two daughters Deborah Kidd and fianc J.B. Harlow and Tina Edwards all of Covington, five grand sons David Easton Jr. and Aubri Workman, Daniel Easton and wife Tonya, Jake Horne, Rubin Garza and Corey Edwards, for great grandchildren Zoey Easton, Willow Easton, Parker Easton, and Lucas Easton, two sisters Jeanie Jerman and Dorothy Johnson, and a number of nieces and nephews to include a special niece Sue Woodruff. Mr. Edwards was born October 13, 1936 in Buchanan a son of the late Gordon and Minnie Smith Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only son Gordon Frank Edwards, two sisters Jean Grogan and Cleo Cash, three brothers Carl Smith, Bobby Smith and Elbert Smith. Mr. Edwards started his career at a young age ...

Betty Bates McDaniel Harvey, 91 of Snake Run Road, Covington, VA passed to eternal life in Christ, on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville following a fall at her home. Betty was born on Dec. 29, 1929 in Covington, Virginia to Cecil A. and Bamma Masters Bates. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her six brothers, her first husband William Ernest McDaniel, daughters Sandra Gale McDaniel and Shirley McDaniel Canterbury, son Kenneth Leon McDaniel, and granddaughter Amy Louise McDaniel. Betty was also predeceased by her second husband William Mann, who met and married Betty when she was a young widow raising five small children. Betty is survived by her husband Arnold Harvey, her two sons Don McDaniel (Liz) and Lee McDaniel (Kate), son-in-law Larry Canterbury, step son Lincoln Harvey (Lynn), six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Betty was beloved by her large family and many friends and neighbors. She was a wo...

Dorothy (Dot) Stone Kinsey, 102, of Covington, died, Wednesday January 27, 2021 in the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care in Low Moor. She was born June 25, 1919 in Alleghany Co., she was a daughter of the late Jacob R. Stone and Ada Helmintoller Stone. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Terry Kinsey a daughter in law Bonnie Kinsey, seven brother Lanza Stone, Stewart Stone, Carlos Stone, Kenton Stone, Dayton Stone, Johnnie Stone and Med Stone, five sisters Bertha Holcomb, Reba Miller, Helen Mottern, Ruth Brisendine, and Wilma Buckland. Dot had worked at Leggets Department Store for many years and was member of Calvary Christian Church where she was member of the Choir. Surviving is a son Jakie Kinsey of Covington, three grandsons, Terry Kinsey and his wife Anne, Ronnie Kinsey and his wife Christie all of Covington and Jamie Worley and Melinda of Atlanta, GA, five great grandchildren Christopher Kinsey, Mason Kinsey, Rachael Kinsey, Emily...

Bertie Givens Persinger, 76, of 6800 Bens Run Rd, died, Tuesday January 26, 2021 in the Brian Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Care in Low Moor. She was born September 21, 1944 in West Virginia a daughter of the late Lonnie and Maybelle Wright Givens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard H. Persinger, two sisters and one brother. She worked as a former clerk at the Whitey's Convenience Store and was a member of Highland Chapel Christian Church. Surviving are a son Doug Persinger and Lesley Nickell of Covington, a daughter Winnie West of Roanoke, six grandchildren: Ricky Chittum, Trina Wolfe, Stephanie Brookman, Olivia Ginger, Brandon Nickell all of Covington and Bryan Persinger of Mulberry, FL, eight great grandchildren, a sister Laura Booze and husband Johnny of Clifton Forge, two brothers Lloyd Givens and wife Phyllis of Covington and Bob Givens of FL, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with the current Covid-19 pandemic guidelines;...

Alta Ruth Hall Wolfe, 83, of 605 East Hemlock Street, died, Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Mrs. Wolfe was born September 2, 1937, in Tazewell County a daughter of the late Melvin and Mildred Hurst Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Floyd Wolfe, a Daughter, Millie Wilson, a brother, James Hall and a great grandson, Bentley Kinser. She had retired as a service clerk at the former Halmode, Inc. plant in Covington and from the Jane Colby plant in Clifton Forge. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Clifton Forge Women of the Moose. Alta was a great helper who never met a stranger and believed the best in everybody. Surviving are three Sons and Daughters-in-law, Eugene and Linda Wolfe and Jimmy Wolfe and Lisa Mathena, all of Bluefield, and Bobby and Betty Wolfe of Covington; a son-in-law, Bob Wilson and wife Jewel, of Covington; two Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Melvin and Sandra Hall of Bluefield and Allen and Judy Hall of Sevierville, TN; ...

Roy E "Eddie" Williams, Sr, 92, of Covington died after an extended illness on January 25, 2021 in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mr. Williams was born September 15, 1928 in Covington, the son of the late John Bert and Beatrice Lula Rusmisel Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Maxine Agnor Williams; brothers Ryland Williams and Lewis Williams. He is survived by two sons Roy E Williams, Jr. of Redford, Michigan and Boyd A Williams of Ashburn, Virginia; a brother, John Williams of Covington; a sister, Barbara Fawley of Covington; three grandchildren Cheri Morgan (Chris), Kaitlyn Rzucidlo (Jeff), and Parker Williams (Nick); four great-grandchildren Aiden Morgan, Kolton Adams, Karter Adams, and Oliver Starr; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member and former Elder of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he was active in the COPE Food Pantry at McAllister for many years. He also had been a volunteer with the March o...