The Shadow
Dennis Lyle Lipscomb
September 8, 1957 – October 14, 2025
Dennis Lyle Lipscomb, 68, of Troutville, Va., and formerly of Covington, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was a graduate of Covington High School and attended Granbury UMC prior to transferring to Thrasher UMC. Dennis retired from Westrock as a tour foreman on the No. 1 paper machine. He was an active member in the Covington Fire Department and Rescue Squad for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching VT football, and riding his Harley.
Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley McFadden Lipscomb; his father, Robert A. Lipscomb; as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marsha Miller Lipscomb; his daughter, Emily Lipscomb Paitsel; his granddaughter, Avery Paitsel; his aunt, Lenda Liptrap; his brother, Greg Lipscomb; sister-in-law, Pam Lipscomb; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Skip and Pam Folks; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved granddog, Mia.
The family wishes to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and all friends and family that helped to support and care for Dennis during his time of illness.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Oakey’s East Chapel. Pastor John Hemming will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be given to the: Alzheimer’s Association or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.Oakeys.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Oakey’s Funeral Service – East Chapel, Roanoke, VA (540) 977-3909.
