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Richard Covington Obituary

Richard Columbus Covington, 69, of Bedford, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 14, 2010.

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Laura Sale

April 19, 2010

It is with sincere and heartfelt sympathy that we send the Covington family our condolences. We are deeply saddened that our wonderful friend has passed. We are blessed to have known both Beverly and Richard. They will not be forgotten.

David Ruehle

April 15, 2010

Our sincerest condolences. Dottie and I
were very fond of your father and mother. Dottie and David Ruehle - Rex
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