David Edward McKenna, age 77, of Jackson River Turnpike, Hot Springs, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Alleghany Health and Rehab Center, Clifton Forge.

He was born November 2, 1946 in Ohio to the late Edward and Ruby Shear.

He was a self-employed painter and a member of Ashwood United Methodist Church.

David loved nature and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Boyles McKenna of Hot Springs; and a host of close friends.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.

The Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, handed the arrangements.

Ovila Joseph (Joe) Cormier, 82, of Covington, Virginia, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge.

Mr. Cormier was born February 18, 1942 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, a son of the late Francis Pierre Cormier and Helen Lillian Melanson Cormier.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean B. Cormier.

Joe served his native country of Canada in the Canadian Navy.

He was a service representative for Lab Corporation of America, retiring in 2004 after 31 years.

He was a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and a retired member of the Boiling Springs Fire and Rescue Department. He was a member of Cliff Dale Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Doraley Armentrout Cormier, of Covington; three daughters, Shannon (Scott) Mitchell of Covington, Lisa (Dwayne) O'Neal of Front Royal, and Teresa (Jamie) Fisher of Tampa, FL; one son, Wallace Little, Jr. (Tiffany Aswell) of Lillington, NC; six grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Christian officiating. The family will receive their friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

The family asks that memorial contributions in Mr. Cormier's name by made to: Boiling Springs Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 5407 Potts Creek Road, Covington, VA 24426.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted to oversee arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.

Samantha Joy Keen, 22, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Beckley.

Born October 8, 2001 at Ronceverte, she is a daughter of Felicia Ann Spencer Perkins of Crawley and the late Samuel Larkin Keen.

In addition to her father, Samuel Larkin Keen, she is preceded in death by a brother, Ezekiel Aricebo Perkins; maternal grandmother, Lou Ella Campbell; maternal grandfather, Michael Wayne Spencer; paternal grandmother, Karen Joy Ennis-Smith; and paternal grandfather, Joseph Keen.

Samantha attended Greenbrier County Schools and was a hostess at Fish Frenzy in Beckley.

She loved music, was quick witted, loved to pick flowers, loved to help others, was kind and caring, and overall was a beautiful soul.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter, Klover Rain Ellison of the home; her fiancé, Douglas Ellison of Beckley; her mother, Felicia Ann Perkins (Jacob Perkins) of Crawley; two sisters, Ireland Jewel Keen and Zowie Leone Perkins; and uncles, Timmy Keen, William Spencer, William Keen, Walter Keen and Joseph Keen; and a nephew, Samuel Allen Larkin Hundley.

A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at James Memorial Church Cemetery, Second Creek.

A visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until departing for the graveside service at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.

Lawrence Edward Oney, 62, of Frankford, West Virginia, passed away on the morning of April 19, 2024 at his home with family by his side.

Lawrence was born October 16, 1961 in Frankford, the son of the late David and Betty Miller Oney.

Lawrence was a carpenter.

Surviving are his companion, Alberta Blankenship; daughters, Heather Mustain (Cody), Julie Oney, Tiffany Ryder (Matthew), Kimberly Oney, Brandy McMillion (Joey) and Michelle Blankenship (Jay); grandchildren, Evan, Reed, Nate, Kolby, Baylee, Hunter, Alicenne, Chance, McKiah, Winter, Carissa and Levi; sister, Barb Gills; brothers, James and Steve Oney; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Mr. Oney's wishes he will be cremated with services at a later date.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Dreama Dale King Blake, 87, of Hot Springs, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs.

She was born December 26, 1936, in Covington, Virginia, the daughter of the late Connie and Mary Gaines King.

She was married to the late Cecil Gilbert Blake, who preceded her in death on June 5, 2018.

She retired from the housekeeping department at The Homestead Resort.

Dreama was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of the Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where she was a dedicated member of the church choir. Dreama loved to sing, loved her flower garden, and the view from her front porch on the Mountain.

She is survived by three children, Deborah Quesenberry of Hot Springs, Teresa Morris and husband, Ricky of Covington, Virginia, Timothy Blake and wife, Amy of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Rebekah Burns and husband, Austin, and Isaac Blake, all of Hot Springs; four great grandchildren, Charlotte Ruth "Charlee", Selah Nadine, Samuel (Holden), and Iralynn Jo Burns; a lifelong friend, Pauline King of Covington, Virginia, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Stanford, Basil, Curtis, and Wayne; four sisters, Nadine, Raeburn, Glenna, and Dorothy; and a son-in-law, Jesse Quesenberry.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mike Matlack, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 115 Spring Church Road, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.

The McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Carl David Griffin, age 88, of Woodbridge, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Griffin was born July 8, 1935 in Bath County, the son of the late Ira Hendrick Griffin and Ada Bennett Griffin.

He was employed as a iron worker in the construction field during his working career.

Mr. Griffin was a member of the Pentecostal faith.

In his spare time, Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working with crafts involving wood and paints.

Mr. Griffin is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Webb and Betsy Griffin, both of Covington; a grandson, Robert Griffin; and three great grandchildren, Kimberly Wickley, Amy Austin and Sara Griffin.

Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his children, Robert Griffin, Cynthia Griffin and Calvin H. Griffin and three sisters, Sally Falls, Mary Persinger and Katie Williams.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Edith Snedegar officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mr. Griffin's memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.

Robert Allen McCoy, Sr., age 78, of Covington, Virginia, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at The Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge following an extended illness.

Robert was born August 17, 1945 in Ranielle, West Virginia, a son of the late John Omer and Goldie Jackson McCoy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Warren McCoy, James McCoy, and Wayne McCoy; and two sisters, Wanda Perry, and Addie Childs.

Robert grew up on the family farm in Williamsburg, WV and graduated from Frankford High School in 1963.

A devoted patriot, Mr. McCoy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had the utmost respect for the U.S. Flag and the national anthem.

He retired from Alleghany Power/First Energy in 2008 after more than 31 years as a Lineman.

He was a lifetime member of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Williamsburg, WV and was a faithful trustee at Mountain Valley United Methodist Church in Covington.

Robert also carried on a family tradition passed on from his grandfather and father as a leather craftsman. The three generations were famous for the "McCoy Saddle" that is still widely sought after today.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 31 years, Katherine Montgomery McCoy of Covington; two sons, Robert (Christine) McCoy, Jr. of McMurray, PA and Jason (Roseann) Lee of Covington; two daughters, Julie (Corey) McQuade of Athens, WV and Robin (Robert) Jackson of Covington; four grandchildren, Carson McCoy, Kimber McCoy, Tyler Jackson, and Fisher Lee; two sisters, Barbara Shannon of Pittsburg, OK, and Linda Germeroth of Frederick, MD; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved companion Yorkshire Terrier, Hedi.

In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Eunji Kim officiating assisted by Mr. Tom Rose. The family will receive their friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. A private internment will be held at a later date.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Phil McCoy, Wayne Jackson, Ronnie Baker, John Turner, Sonny Thompson, James Napier, Ray Richardson, Michael Richardson, and T.J. Humphries.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to: Mountain Valley UMC, 5316 Hayes Gap Road, Covington, VA 24426, Andrew Chapel UMC, Williamsburg, WV, or the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Mary Jane Holcomb, age 82, of Covington, Virginia, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Brian Center Nursing Care, Low Moor.

Mrs. Holcomb was born July 9, 1941 in Covington, the daughter of the late Lacy Newton Burns and Elizabeth Holcomb Burns.

She was a lifetime resident of this community. Mrs. Holcomb was employed as a molder by the former Arcadia Polymers and also worked at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, cleaned houses for many people and sat with numerous people convalescing at home.

Mary was a member of Cornerstone Church.

Mrs. Holcomb is survived by a son, Michael W. Holcomb of Covington; a niece, Sharon Kay Campbell of Covington; a nephew, Michael Allen Campbell and wife, Leilani of Charlotte, NC; and special friends, Rita Chittum Deguzman and husband, Robert, Bobbie Charles and Lucinda Hanna.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holcomb is preceded in death by her sister, June Holcomb Campbell in 2011; her brother-in-law, William Carroll Campbell in 1991; and her nephew, Thomas Carroll Campbell in 1990.

A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Cornerstone Church with Rev. Curtis Stump officiating.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mrs. Holcomb's memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.

Ms. Barbara Lynne Rapple, age 70, of Covington, Virginia, died suddenly, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her residence.

Ms. Rapple was born October 13, 1953 in Mercer County, PA, the daughter of the late Donnell James Rapple and Polly Manning.

During her working career, she had been employed as a beautician as well as worked as a physical therapist assistant for a number of years before her retirement.

Ms. Rapple loved maintaining her beautiful yard, gardening and planting gorgeous and colorful flower gardens. Barbara's favorite hobbies were visiting thrift shops and antiquing which she would use her "finds" to create beautiful displays that amazed visitors to her home.

Ms. Rapple is survived by a sister, Kelly Jernigan of Williamston, NC and her nieces and nephew, Amber Rose Bowen of Greenville, PA, Logan Shane Chess of Greenville, NC and Layla May Chess of Williamston, NC.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mrs. Rapple's memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com..

Johnny Lewis Nida, Sr., 78, of 3713 Potts Creek Road, Covington, Virginia, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.

Mr. Nida was born September 26, 1945 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Henry Lewis Nida and Lillian Plymale Nida.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Haley Grace Nida; two brothers, Marvin Nida, and Donald Nida; and one sister, Anna Mae Ray.

Johnny retired in 2011 from Westrock after thirty years of service in the recovery department. He was formerly employed with Hercules Inc.

He was member of Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church, a retired member of the Boiling Spring Fire Department and Resue Squad and was a member of the Covington Moose Lodge #610 for fifty years.

Johnny loved being with his family, riding his motorcycle and classic cars.

Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Shirely Linton Nida; one son, John (Ambra) Nida Jr.; one daughter, Lorie Nida Byer, all of Covington; three grandchildren, Seth (Beth) Dame, Tiffany (Keith) Dame and Asher Nida; six great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating assisted by Rev Darwood Rowan. The family will receive their friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

The interment will be made in Lone Star Cemetery.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Arritt Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Nida's name may be made to: Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church, 205 Summit Dr., Covington, VA, 24426 or to the Boiling Spring Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 5407 Potts Creek Road, Covington VA, 24426. Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.

Vince Edward Bartley, 59, of Scottsburg and formerly of Covington, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 16 after a long illness.

Vince was born on December 22, 1964 in White Sulphur Springs, WV to Eva Bartley Spellman and the late Doug Bartley.

He was a longtime drywall contractor in Alleghany and Halifax/South Boston area.

Vince enjoyed golf, playing cards, fishing from the pier, and hunting with Uncle Buddy.

He never met a stranger, and had many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doug Bartley; grandparents, Gilmer and Nellie Vass, and two aunts, Angela Caldwell and Jean Bowling.

Vince is survived by his mother, Eva Bartley Spellman of White Sulphur Springs, WV; two sisters, Laura McFadden and husband, Lawrence from Cleveland, Ohio, Kathy Lytle and husband, Tony from Covington, VA; three nieces, Cassandra Bailey of Union, WV, Isabella McFadden and Brenna McFadden, both of Cleveland, Ohio; two uncles, Buddy Vass and Douglas Vass of Covington; several cousins in the Danville area, and his cats.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Alleghany United Methodist Church, 5115 Kanawha Trail, Covington, VA with Shannon Cox officiating.

The family suggests memorial tributes be made to your local Humane Society.

Mildred Ann Neff, 76, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA.

Born August 16, 1947 in Fayetteville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Altizer and Mildred Ann Holcomb Altizer.

She was the last surviving sibling of her family.

In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by a great grandson, Wyatt Lewis Christian.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Wriston (Susan), Douglas Wriston (Sheila), Kenny Neff, Easton Phillips, Frank Neff (Jessica), Brian Neff and Brenda Smith (Derrik); grandchildren, Willie Wriston, Stephanie Kania (C.J.), Michael Wriston (Lacey), Hunter Wriston, Baylee Christian, Hayden Christian (Whitney), Jacob and Lucas Neff, Taylor Haddix (Michael) Caitlyn Smith and Tyler Smith; great grandchildren, Braden Wriston, Ellie Christian and Sophia Haddix; several nieces, and nephews.

It was Mildred's wish to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.morganfh.net.

Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.

Barbara Ruth (Osborne) Martin, 69, of Ronceverte, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a long illness.

She was born May 14, 1954 in Crag, WV, the daughter of Ollie Ruth Osborne of Belington, WV and the late Garland George Osborne.

Barbara was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Frankford.

She loved the outdoors and working in her garden and her flowers until her health wouldn't let her to do these things.

Other than her father she was preceded in death by a brother, Larry T. Osborne.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bruce; sons, Dwayne of Gastonia, NC. and Allen of Rupert; her mother, Ruth Osborne and sister, Shelby Osborne (Barry Rowe), both of Belington, WV; grandsons, Dylan and Levi Martin of Rupert, WV.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday April 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the James Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Ronceverte with Pastor Marshall Cochran officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to a charity of your choice.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

With great sadness, the family of Sharon Rae Weakley of Frankford, West Virginia, announces her unexpected passing on April 14, 2024 at the age of 63.

Sharon was born on August 5, 1960 at Ronceverte, a daughter of Lacy and Jean Johnson.

Sharon had a heart of gold which was evident during the many years she spent as a Certified Nursing Assistant caring for the residents of Greenbrier Manor. Sharon was a loving woman who always wore a smile and had an infectious laugh. She was well-known for sending cards to her loved ones for every birthday and holiday. She found great joy in putting together little gifts for people she cared about as a token of her love for them.

Anyone who knew Sharon knew that she loved pigs and curated quite the collection of pig figurines and décor in her lifetime.

She is preceded in death by her father, Lacy Johnson, and her husband, Gerald Weakley. In addition to her mother, Sharon is survived by her sons, Javis Brewster and Camron Brewster; granddaughters, Everleigh, Sarenitee, and Peytience; sisters, Darlene Sparks, Debra Johnson, and Shelia Bennett (Justin); nieces and nephews, Darcie McCraw (Rob), Ashlie Feury, Aimee Owens (Solomon), Dakota Bennett, and Jarrett Bennett; great-nephews and great-niece, Conner Feury, Nathaniel Feury, and Lacie Sparks. She is also survived by many special cousins and friends, all of whom she cared about dearly.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Lewisburg Community Pentecostal Holiness Church, located at 2934 Brush Road in Lewisburg, with Pastor Hat Defibaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

Eleanor (Tommy) Shiflet Porterfield, 95, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at The Peyton Hospice House.

Born March 8, 1929 in Gap Mills, WV, she was the twin daughter of Rev. Alvin Burton Shiflet and Grace Givens Shiflet.

Tommy attended Gap Mills Schools and graduated from Gap Mills High School in 1947. She attended Davis and Elkins College and graduated in 1951 with a BA degree in Elementary Education.

On June 21, 1951 she married William Alvin Porterfield and they moved to Lewisburg where she began her teaching career in Greenbrier County Schools. She taught first grade from the fall of 1951 to the spring of 1957 at Ronceverte Elementary School. She substituted while her daughters were young and returned full time to the classroom at Lewisburg Elementary School in the fall of 1965. There she taught first grade until the spring of 1987 when she retired.

Growing up as the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, she was always active in doing work with the church. In the 1970's, she and Alvin became active members of the Lewisburg United Methodist Church. Tommy taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, was active in her circle and United Methodist Women. She helped manage the church kitchen for many years and was famous for her delicious rolls.

Tommy was a Charter member of the Lewisburg Lioness Club, a member of the DAR and 50 year member of Chapter F of the PEO Sisterhood. She was active with her children and served as a 4-H leader and volunteered countless hours with band boosters at Lewisburg Jr. High School and Greenbrier East High School.

Tommy loved to travel and, in their retirement, she and Alvin traveled throughout the United States, Europe, The Holy Land, New Zealand and Australia.

She was a die-hard WVU Fan and had season football tickets for over 30 years. She loved watching WVU Sports and she and Alvin hardly ever missed a Greenbrier East football or basketball game.

She and Alvin loved the State Fair of WV and exhibited vegetables, flowers, and food items. Every year, they won numerous awards. They went every day to the fair and enjoyed visiting with family, former students and friends.

Tommy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin in 2017; her brother, William Marion Shiflet and his wife, Kappy; her brother-in-law, Dr. James R. Neale III and sister-in-law, Lanelle Porterfield Griffith and husband, Carl; brother-in-law, Kendall Porterfield and wife, Juanita and sister-in-law, Phyllis Porterfield Shrader and husband, Julian; her infant grandchild, William Alvin Wyatt, and infant great grandchild, Grier Ellen Wyatt.

She is survived by her daughters, Jeanie Wyatt and husband, Mike, Sheryl Hulmes and husband, Rich, all of Lewisburg, WV. Her grandchildren, Robbie Wyatt and Megan of Philippi, WV; Susie Wyatt and Jonathan of Gap Mills, WV; Amy Wyatt Mitchin and husband, Joe of Morgantown, WV; Ryan Hulmes and wife, Pahton of Pittsburgh, PA, and Chris Hulmes of Lewisburg, WV. Her five great grandchildren, Sydney, Abigail, Rhett, Hadley and Reagan.

She is also survived by her twin sister, Elisabeth "Tooty" Shiflet Neale of Melrose, Fl and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. She was "Maw Maw" to all her grandchildren as well as all their friends.

The family would like to thank all the people that helped with her care. A special thank you to their dear friends, Dr. Tom vonDohlen and his wife, Rene' who went above and beyond to help MawMaw when her health was declining.

Funeral services will be at held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Lewisburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Bev Columbo officiating. Burial will follow at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Lewisburg United Methodist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to The Alvin Porterfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o of Jeanie Wyatt, 442 Talbott Circle, Lewisburg, WV 24901.

Pallbearers will be her nephews Bill Shiflet, Mark Sparks, Jim Neale, Keith Porterfield, Ronnie Porterfield, Rob Miller, and Bill Griffith.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cathy Gale Mundy, age 65, of 219 East Phillip Street, Covington, Virginia died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her residence.

Cathy was born on February 22, 1959 in Covington to the late Gary Lee Mundy, Sr. and Barrie Joneal Frazier Mundy.

She was a retired custodian and cafeteria worker for Alleghany High School.

She enjoyed gardening and baking, but loved spending time with her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, David Franklin Cummings, Sr.; her second husband, Wilmer H. "Billy" Gladwell; and two brothers, Mike Mundy and Gary Lee Mundy, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Tracy Shinault (Brian), Kellie Cash (Dustin), and David Cummings, Jr., all of Covington; two brothers, Jeffrey Mundy (Sharon) and David Mundy; nine grandchildren, Daphne Shinault, Caydin Shinault, Bronson Shinault, Dillon Cash, Savannah Cash, Gracie Cash, Quincy Belle Cash, Dixon Cash, and Luna Cummings; a number of nieces and nephews: and her special friends, "The Rivermont Girls".

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Connections Plus Hospice for their excellent care.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, with Mr. Chris Fisher and Reverend Bill Gilliland officiating. Following the service, all are welcome to follow in procession to Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, where Cathy's remains will be placed in the grave with her mother.

The family will visit with friends on Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home.

Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, is handling arrangements.

Eugene Byron (Colby) Trammell, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Fincastle, Virginia on April 16, 2024 with his wife, Trudy, by his side.

Colby is survived by Trudy, his wife of 54 years; his daughter, Kimberly and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Sadie and Drew; sister and brother-in-law, Chyleen and Hank Bradley, brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Maureen Trammell; six nieces and nephews; and many close family members and friends. These friends have shown up strong for the family in the recent weeks.

Colby has born on February 19, 1948 in Corbin, Kentucky to Eugene Howard "Big Colby" Trammell and Virginia Lee "Babe" "Steele Trammell.

Colby had a happy childhood playing sports, camping, fishing and hunting, and generally getting into good trouble. He graduated from Northside High School in 1966 and moved on to the Virginia Military Institute where he played football and received a B.S. in Biology in 1970.

He enjoyed reconnecting with his VMI classmates in recent years and their support has been greatly appreciated. He received his Master's in Education Administration from the University of Virginia.

Colby met Trudy at a beach party in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1969. Despite showing up at his future in-laws house in beach attire without shoes on, he managed to keep Trudy and they got married in 1971.

Following time as an officer in the Army in Fort Benning, Georgia, Colby and Trudy returned to Virginia to start their careers in education. They spent time and served in education in Clifton Forge, Lancaster County, Bath County, and finally Botetourt County. During those travels they collected a wonderful set of friends in each location that they have maintained since. During that time, they also welcomed Kimberly into the family. Colby was a loving father, always supporting Kim and her interests.

Colby retired from education in 2000 as Assistant Principal of James River High School and enjoyed 24 years of active retirement! He pursued many interests including but not limited to hunting and working on the Roho Hunt Camp that he was a member of for more than 40 years, fishing and taking fishing trips as far as Quebec, attending any sporting event, archery, horses and cattle and maintaining his beautiful home and property between Fincastle and Eagle Rock. He also enjoyed spending time with Trudy, Kim, Jason, Sadie and Drew. He was a terrific grandfather and Sadie and Drew will keep the important lessons he taught them throughout their lives. Colby was an intelligent, kind, strong, curious and honest man. We will miss him terribly but take comfort in the memories and countless lessons he taught us.

In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A time for the celebration of Colby's life will be shared at a later date.

Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, is handling arrangements. Colby's family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity, in his memory. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.

Sarah Mae Pennington Pyles, 76, of Maxwelton, West Virginia, passed away, Monday, April 15, 2024 at Lewis Gales Hospital, Salem, VA.

Born June 9, 1947 in Blackwell, OK, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Betty Jones.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Boyd Marvin Pennington and second husband, Verle Lee Pyles.

Sarah was a substitute teacher, sold insurance and worked various other jobs.

She was a member of the Edgewood Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and was active with the Presbyterian Women. Sarah was also a member of the Progressive CEOS, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children, Linda Pennington of Lewisburg, WV, Tony Pennington (Andrea) of White Sulphur Springs, WV and Verle Pyles (Lora) of Alderson, WV; six grandchildren, Chris, Anthony and Derek Pennington, Larry Gabby, and Emily Pyles.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kristy Moore officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.morganfh.net.

Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.

Betty Dorene Graves, 70, of Covington, Virginia, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Lewis-Gale Hospital Alleghany.

Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

Violet Wolfe Andrews, 85, of Southport, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Violet was the widow of James F. Andrews, who preceded her in death in 2017 after 58 years of marriage.

Violet was born and raised in Bath County, Virginia, June 23, 1938, to the late Jesse Wolfe and Jenetta Hull Wolfe.

She graduated from Valley High School in 1958 and attended Phillips Business College in Lynchburg, Virginia.

She was a lifelong resident of the Highlands until retiring to Florida in 1999.

Violet was a member of Calvary Christian Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. While residing in the Highlands, she was former member of Trinity Baptist Church and Moss Run Baptist Church.

In addition to being active in her church, Violet was also a former member of several garden clubs in the local area over the years and still loved her indoor flowers and plants.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Cora Andrews, and her brothers, Roy, Issac, and Donnie Wolfe.

Surviving are her three children, Wayne Andrews and wife, Shirlene, Robert "Bob" Andrews and wife, Sandy, and William "Billy" Andrews and wife, Donna; siblings, Rodney Wolfe, Arlie Wolfe and wife, Joan, Betty Howell and husband, Clayton, and Donna Falls; sisters-in-law, Mary Linda Wolfe, Mary Cartwright and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Wendy Kitchens (Jonathan), James Andrews (Carrie), Tina McClung (Robert), Jennifer Reed (Chad), Thomas Andrews (Heather), Joshua Andrews (Candon), Justin Andrews (Patricia), Michael Andrews, Amberlea Musslewhite (Cory), Steven Andrews (Shianne), Johnathan Andrews (Cheyenne), Jacob Andrews (Leah), Caleb Andrews; several great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Healing Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Goforth officiating.

A private internment for James and Violet will be held at Union Chapel Cemetery in Hot Springs.

The McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Bass Wood, was born in Covington County, Alabama, on January 13, 1933, one of ten children of the Stacy and Aline Bass family and the last direct descendant to pass away.

She worked as a telephone operator in Montgomery before meeting her husband, Gerald (Son) Wood, and marrying in 1953.

She was a member of the Military Wives Club in Montgomery, and later worked as a teachers' aide and substitute teacher in Georgia.

At the time of Son’'s retirement in 1984, they moved to Millboro, Virginia, where they lived for almost 40 years. There, she was a member of Horeb Baptist Church, and enjoyed singing in the choir. Betty was preceded in death by Son Wood in 2017, and continued to live in the home he built until January 2024, when she moved to an assisted living home in Fayetteville, Georgia, near most of her children.

Betty enjoyed games of all kinds, and in younger years, played outdoor games as well; she loved music, movies, and had a lively sense of humor. In recent years, her passions were her family, her faith, home cooking and canning, the Atlanta Braves, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. She suffered a stroke on April 4 and died in the loving care of the staff at Azalea Estates and Southern Grace Hospice on April 14, 2024.

She is survived by her children: JoAnn (Jody) Wood, Connie and Ted Knowles, Becky and Shannon Wilson, Pam and John Giannetto, Rusty and Andrea Wood, and Joyce (Didder) and Johnny Mandeville. There are twelve grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, as well as multiple beloved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Virginia with Pastor Michael McVay officiating. Interment will follow in Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, Millboro, VA. The family will visit with friends on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a cause close to your heart in her memory.

To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Jay Preston Lockhart, age 64, of Covington, Virginia, died Sunday, April 15, 2024 at his residence.

He was the husband of Angela Jean "Peanut" Lockhart.

Mr. Lockhart was born July 31, 1959 in Roanoke, the son of C.P. Lockhart and the late Carol Bowen Lockhart.

He was formerly employed as a network administrator by Westvaco.

Jay was a member of the Covington Masonic Lodge #171 AF & AM where he served the lodge as Worshipful Master in 2021. He was also a member of the Clifton Forge Shrine Club as well as the Roanoke Shrine Club.

In addition to his wife, Angela, and father, C.P., Mr. Lockhart is survived by a brother, Jeffrey Lynn Lockhart and wife, Terri of Wilson, NC; a niece, Graesyn; two nephews, Gunnar and Gage; and a special friend, Mark Cox.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Price officiating.

Masonic rites will be conducted by Covington Masonic Lodge #171 AF & AM.

The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29605.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mr. Lockhart's memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.