Obituaries

Gordon Frank Edwards, 55, of Covington, died January 25, 2021 in Covington. He was born February 23, 1965, in Covington, a son of Russell and Wanda Edwards. Mr. Edwards was employed with Hammond and Mitchell as an equipment operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and restoring classic vehicles. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Rubin Garza and Cory Edwards, both of Covington; two sisters, Debbie Kidd and her fianc J.B. Harlow, and Tina Edwards, all of Covington; three nephews, David Easton Jr. and Aubri Workman, Daniel and Tonya Easton, and Jake Horne, all of Covington. A private graveside service will be held with Rev. Steve Noel officiating. The interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park....

Joseph Daniel "Danny" Ryder 61, of 301 Wager Lane, died, Monday January 25, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ryder was born February 3, 1959 in Bath County a son of Nancy Beverage Ryder of Hot Springs and the late Joseph "Joe" Ryder. Danny worked in the Maintenance Department at WestRock. He was attending Faith Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to boat. He was a member of the Wagon Wheel and Warm Springs Mountain Hunting Clubs. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He never met a stranger and to say you knew him was to say you loved him. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 30 years Margie May Ryder of Covington, a daughter Caitlen Bailey and husband Brad of Sinks Grove, WV, a son Caileb Ryder and wife Sierra of Hot Springs, two grandchildren Amos Bailey of Sinks Grove, WV and Raegan Ryder of Hot Springs, a sister Melinda Nichols of Hot Springs, nieces and nephews Holly Wilson and husband Cody of Lynchburg, Chris Nichols...

Lewis Rufus McAllister, 79, of 7306 Dunlap Creek Road died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home. Mr. McAllister was born February 8, 1941, in Alleghany County a son of the late Cecil Rufus McAllister and Marie Brackman McAllister. He had retired as an operator after 41 years with the former Hercules, Inc. He was a longtime member of the Moss Run Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Usher and Trustee. He was proud to be a farmer and enjoyed his grandchildren and their sports and scouting activities and hunting. Surviving are his Wife of 61 years, Delores Hinton McAllister, of Covington; 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; one aunt,, Mazie McAllister, of Covington and several cousins. In keeping with the current Covid-19...

David Bengil Wickline, Age 62 of Covington, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 22, 2021. He was born in Monroe County, WV on August 28th, 1958 the son of the late Florence Isabelle Schumaker and step-father Ben T. Schumaker; his biological father Joe B. Wickline. David was a retired employee of Alleghany County Public Works as an equipment operator for 35 years. Heavy equipment was his forte. He was an avid hunter especially bear hunting. His love for the outdoors was his most joy, along with hunting with his pride and joy , grandsons Carter and Maddox and his many hunting buddies. He was a Life Member of the Dunlap Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years Marylin Snyder Wickline, his son Chad D. Wickline and wife Christy of Clifton Forge, VA, two grandsons, Carter and Maddox Wickline. A step-granddaughter, Kierstin P. Mundy and step-grandson Talan McGann. Sister-in-law Paige S. and husband George David Roach of Scottsville, VA. A brother-...

David Lee Falls, 74, of 309 East Prospect Street, died, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at his home. Mr. Falls was born August 7, 1946, in Bath County a son of the late Fred and Sally Griffin Falls. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dan Falls. He was a self-employed logger. Surviving are his life partner, Kathy Stout, of Covington; two Sisters, Mary Ann Falls and Jim Mills of Burnsville and Janet Smith of Woodbridge; two nieces, Tina Ford of Glen Burnie, MD, and Wanda Smith of Staunton; and a nephew Jay R. Smith of Woodbridge. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the graveside in the McClintic Cemetery at Willliamsville. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Parker Payne Tucker, Jr., 49, of 117 Cool Valley Lane, died, Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital at Low Moor. Mr. Tucker was born March 12, 1971, in Alleghany County a son of the late Parker P. Tucker, Sr. and Judy Saylor Tucker. He was an animal lover and enjoyed going to car shows. Surviving are his partner, Gerald Scott Martin, of Covington; three Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Ida Mae and Earl Brown and Cheryl and Tommy Smith and Megan and Shawn Miller, all of Covington; one Brother, William R. Tucker and Anthony Catania, of Clayton, NC ; several nieces and nephews to include, Rachel Mae Zamana and her husband, Cole, of Covington, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Hollenbeck officiating. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cemetery Information Wednesday, January 20, 2021 02:00 PM Lone Star Cemetery 6115 Potts Creek Rd. Cov...

Roger Wayne Ogden, 74, of 2205 Dressler Drive, died, Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Lewis Gale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Mr. Ogden was born April 9, 1946, in Covington, a son of the late Howard Raymond Ogden, Sr. and Hazel Stinnett Ogden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Howard R. "Bill" Ogden, Jr.; one sister, Pauline Claytor; and a niece, Denise Gravely, nephew, Richard Claytor and a nephew-in-law, Steve Hoke. Wayne was a veteran of the Vietnam War holding the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army while serving in Germany and Greece. He attended North Carolina State University and graduated from VWCC and Virginia Tech while achieving his bachelor's and master's degree. In the earlier years, he worked for VDOT and the Covington City School System. He retired in 2005 from Mead-Westvaco as a Senior Chemist. He was a Life Member of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Covington American Legion Post 4. He was a ...

Arnetta Tingler Hicks, 83, of 6315 Potts Creek Road died Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the Brian Center Nursing and Rehab Center at Low Moor. Mrs. Hicks was born January 31, 1937, in Alleghany County a daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Redman Tingler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Howard Hicks, two Sisters, Darlene Givens and Velma Tingler...

Coyd William Kimberlin, Sr., 68, of 202 May Hollow Road died Thursday, January 14, 2021, in the Bath County Community Hospital at Hot Springs. Mr. Kimberlin was born November 15, 1952, in Alleghany County a son of the late Norman Kimberlin and Celia Wolfe Kimberlin Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Kimberlin. Coyd was a self employed truck driver and equipment operator and had worked for Teddy J. Dressler & Sons for many years. He attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and enjoyed classic trucks and hunting. Surviving are his Wife, Judy Smith Kimberlin, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Coyd "Willlie" Kimberlin, Jr. and Michelle, of Covington, and Chuck and Kristie Kimberlin of Iron Gate; one Daughter and Son-in-law, Rhonda and David Ryder, of Covington; five Brothers, Norman Kimberlin, Jr., and his wife Patty, Mike Kimberlin and his wife, Sherry, David Kimberlin and Mark Kimberlin, all of Covington and Timmy Kim...

Coyd William Kimberlin, Sr., 68, of 202 May Hollow Road died Thursday, January 14, 2021, in the Bath County Community Hospital at Hot Springs. Mr. Kimberlin was born November 15, 1952, in Alleghany County a son of the late Norman Kimberlin and Celia Wolfe Kimberlin Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Kimberlin. Coyd was a self employed truck driver and equipment operator and had worked for Teddy J. Dressler & Sons for many years. He attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and enjoyed classic trucks and hunting. Surviving are his Wife, Judy Smith Kimberlin, of Covington; two Sons and Daughters-in-law, Coyd "Willlie" Kimberlin, Jr. and Michelle, of Covington, and Chuck and Kristie Kimberlin of Iron Gate; one Daughter and Son-in-law, Rhonda and David Ryder, of Covington; five Brothers, Norman Kimberlin, Jr., and his wife Patty, Mike Kimberlin and his wife, Sherry, David Kimberlin and Mark Kimberlin, all of Covington and Timmy Kimberlin...

Emma Leigh Walker was born January 8, 2021 in Greenbrier Medical Center in Fairlea, WV and passed on January 10, 2021 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Emma was the daughter of Quintin Walker Jr. and Melissa J. Meadows of Clifton Forge. In addition to her parents, she was survived by five siblings; Stephanie Walker, Destiny Walker, Elektra Walker, Michael Walker, and Xander Hosey all of Covington, Maternal Grandmother Stephanie Tucker and Bruce Green and Maternal Grandfather Ernest Meadows Jr. all of Covington, Paternal Grandmother Tammy Mace and husband Ray of Covington, Paternal Grandfather Quintin Walker Sr. and wife Kelly of Clifton Forge, Maternal Great Grandmother Edith Burkitt of Lexington, and Maternal Great Grandfather Ernest Meadows Sr. and wife Wilma of Tabor City, NC and a number of aunts and cousins. Her body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be at a later date. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home....

Bernard Reed Bowling 80, of 3008 Valley Ridge Road, passed away Sunday,, January 10. 2021, at Stone Spring Hospital in Dulles, Va. Mr. Bowling was January 13, 1940, in Alleghany Count son of late Jesse Reed Bowling and Ella Johnson Bowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Martin, Jr., Gerald Bowling and James Bowling and one sister, Barbara Bowling Jett. Bernard served in United States Army, and had retired from Hercules Inc. He was avid hunter and golfer and loved being around his friends, but health issues had kept him from that for quite a few years. Surviving are his Wife, Joy Sheppard Bowling, of Covington; a Son, Jesse A. Bowling, of Millboro; a grandson, Brody Fox, of Covington, and a Brother, Aubrey Bowling and his wife Pat, of Covington, and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. A private service will at later date at Alleghany Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made in Bernard...