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Ms. Deborah Carol Lockhart, age 54, of Covington, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Asheville, NC.
Ms. Lockhart was born December 21, 1963 in Alleghany County, the daughter of Walter N. “Bill” Lockhart and Bonnie Cody Lockhart.
She started her career in healthcare at age 16, receiving her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification after gaining special permission from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Deborah was a member of Falling Spring Rescue Squad. Ms. Lockhart was a graduate of Alleghany High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Dedicated to her patients and her career, Deborah’s passion was cardiovascular surgery and trauma.
Following the death of her brother, Mark Lockhart, in 1989, Ms. Lockhart pursued ambulance transport safety in the United States. She also traveled to Europe to assist in a safer ambulance and patient transport design worldwide at a conference held in Germany. Deborah served on the Board of Directors of the National Emergency Medical Services. She also sang “Goodbye My Friend” at several memorial services held for multiple years honoring other service men and women who died in the line of duty and in dedication of her brother, Mark.
Deborah was an avid University of Virginia fan and was a very protective of animals and wildlife.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Lockhart is survived by two sons, Bradley Scott Hugus and companion, Rachael of Roanoke and James Lee Lockhart and companion, Brittany of Thaxton; her adopted sister and best friend, Tere Hamby; special friend whom she thought of as a son, Zach Wright of Roanoke; an uncle, Don Cody and wife, Karen of Covington; an aunt, Reba Geraldine Cadd and husband, Elwood; a number of relatives and special friends from both the Lockhart and Cody families; and her special canine companion and travel partner, “Sugar the Blood Hound.”
Ms. Lockhart was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Wayne Lockhart in 1989; her grandparents, Hollie and Evelyn Lockhart and Robert and Garnett Cody; and an aunt, Erma Cody Smith.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Parrish Court United Methodist Church with Rev. David Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Brad Hugus, James Hugus, Thomas Whitmore, Lewey Lockhart, Donnie Cody, Mike Smith, David Buckner, Steven Craft, Seth Lockhart and Zach Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Lockhart, Ray Lockhart, Elwood Cadd and Curt Clemmons.
The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M at Loving Funeral Home.
The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to DSLCC Educational Foundation- Mark Wayne Lockhart Memorial Scholarship, 1000 Dabney Drive, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
