Lou Alice Howell Baker

Lou Alice Howell Baker, 83 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born May 17, 1937 to the late Calvin Asa & Eliza Alice Burges Howell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Edgar Baker.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Winona Baker; Darryl and Lisa Baker; grandchildren, Stacy Lawson and husband Mitch; Andrea Sehen and husband Allen; Colt Baker, Ryan Baker and wife Kelly; great grandchildren, Trent Sehen, Evan Sehen, Tulson Baker; brothers and sisters-in-law; Kurtz Howell, John and Danah Howell, Mary Howell, Becky Howell.

A Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Topeco Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank Carilion Hospice and a special thanks to our in home care givers; Wendy, Barbara, Crystal, Kiana, and McKeslie.

LeMan Hope Dobrenz, Jr.

LeMan H. Dobrenz, Jr., 55 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee (LeMan, Sr.) & Ellie Dobrenz. 

LeMan was a friend to many. He devoted many years to his work serving at Ray’s Restaurant and recently with The Bread of Life. 

He is survived by his cousins, Chris Hale, Ginny Hale, Cindy Domenico, and Jason Domenico; as well as numerous other cousins and friends.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends of LeMan are encouraged to come and share a memory of him.

Glenn Hansel Roberson

Glenn Hansel Roberson departed this life Saturday, June 20th at English Meadows Senior Living. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Gardner Roberson; his parents, Carl and Vada Roberson; and his two brothers, Hubert and Calvin Lee. 

He leaves behind his daughter, Martha A. Wirt (Ford); his grandson, Alex Wirt (Amber); two precious great-granddaughters, Jordan and Audrey Wirt; his sister, Reva Marrow; and sister-in-law, Helen Roberson.

He was a simple man who worked hard to meet the needs of his family and was anxious to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ upon leaving this life. Many thanks to Kindred at Home Care and the staff at English Meadows - Christiansburg Campus for their kindness and care. 

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Pastor Shake Smith officiating. 

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Auburn Baptist Christian Academy, PO Box 917, Riner, VA 24149.

Eunice Darlene Phillips Perdue

Eunice Darlene Phillips Perdue, 84 of Floyd County, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Clyde & Ora Duncan Phillips; sons, Fredrick Clyde & Richard Lee Stutler; and brother, Eugene Kelly Phillips, Sr.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Bobby) Payne, Kathy Stutler, and Gloria Stutler; son, Lee Perdue; sister, Geneva Shockley; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heritage Hall – Laurel Meadows for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

James Warner Casteel, Sr.

James Warner Casteel, Sr., 86 of Floyd, joined family and friends in Heaven on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He was born to Henry and Dorothy Casteel on November 13, 1933. 

Jim had a great many loves in his life, first and foremost his wife of 63 years, Carrie.  But he also loved his many friends from his high school buddies who remained friends for life, to his former co-workers at the Post Office and at Bob’s Radio and TV, to his regular golf and card buddies.  He loved his country serving in the United States Navy as a radio operator in the VP-56 Squadron and providing funeral honors for years as part of the American Legion.  He loved Great Oaks Country Club in Floyd, where he was a founding member, spending countless hours at Great Oaks. Even as he was losing names and faces because of dementia, he could recite the par for each hole.  Whether from the big smile he often wore or a funny story or joke, he loved to make people smile.  Sometimes the jokes weren’t great, but when he and Carrie started laughing it was contagious to everyone else in the room.   To those who knew him, it’s redundant to say that Jim was an active member of the Floyd United Methodist Church and many other groups in Floyd County.  If he was involved, he was going to be an active member and for much of his life moved from one thing to the next, with a passion for everything he did.  He was an amateur woodworker and would often sign the pieces when he gave them to the kids, one often used signature read, ‘made with little skill, but lots of love,’ which was true for almost everything he did.

He is survived by his wife, Carrie; children, James Jr (Donna) Casteel of Goodlettesville, TN, Paula (Keith) Bolte of Blacksburg VA, and Clark (Amy) Casteel of Danville, VA.; grandchildren, John (Kristen) Casteel, Margaret Casteel, Juli Layne, Taylor Bolte, Ethan Casteel, Jacob Casteel; five great-grandchildren; brother, Leighton Casteel of Roanoke VA; and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by Faith Fellowship. 

In lieu of flowers, Jim would really like it if you called an old friend and told them a funny story, played a round of golf, or volunteered in your community.  

Joseph Wayne Poff

Joseph Wayne Poff, 72 of Willis, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Treva Poff; and brother, Billy Poff.

He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam as a Seabee. He was an avid gardener and extremely hard worker who was well loved and known for being selfless.

He is survived by his wife, Terri B. Poff; son, Josiah Poff; daughter & son-in-law, Brandie & Kevin Hall; grandchildren, Becky Lynn Detamore, Matthew Wayne Hall, and Logan James Hall; great-grandchild, Prynce Valley; brother, Michael Ray Poff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020 at ROWJ Ministries with Pastor Greg Poff and Paul Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in the JW Poff Cemetery with Military Rites by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Elvin E. Ingram

Elvin E. Ingram, 88 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Elvin was born to George J. & Doris Thomas Ingram on January 14, 1932. 

He served in the United States Army for two years from 1952 to 1954 and then worked with his daddy and mother on the farm and business they owned together. He was a member of the Stonewall Church of the Brethren. He was on the CTC Board of Directors and had an Honorary State Farmer Degree.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Ingram; sons & daughters-in-law, David W. Ingram, Sr. & Teresa, and Robert L. Ingram & Amy; grandchildren, David W. Ingram, Jr. & Brandi, Kassie Landes & Tyler, and Jordan Levi Ingram; five great-grandchildren, Rafe Joseph, Limary Ann, and Tripp Lane Ingram, Lillian Grayce Belcher, and Theodore Trent Landes; in-laws, Paul Vest, Charles & Loretta Vest, James & Katie Vest, Dorothy V. Janney, Marie & Bill Thomas, and Penny Vest; and several nieces & nephews. 

A private graveside service was held in the Jacksonville Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Stonewall Church, Building Fund, c/o Marie V. Thomas, 536 Poor Farm Road SE, Floyd, VA 24091. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Skyline Nursing Home for their care that was given.