Michele Camp

 

Michele Camp, 56, passed away suddenly but peacefully on August 23, 2023 at her home in Floyd, VA.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Chip; son, Nick Camp (Camille); step-daughters, Meghan Stacy (Kevin) and Kristen Pachucki (Camil); parents, Jerry and Robin Nucci; brother, Mark Nucci and his daughter Stephanie; as well as seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Michele had several hobbies such as sewing, decorating and stenciling. She was always one to hold and rock a baby. She loved planning and entertaining for the joy of others. However, Michele would most often spend her time of enjoyment curled up with a good book and a cup of tea.

Michele grew to love and be loved by many friends in Floyd and the four other locations in which she lived. Although only a resident of Floyd for three years, she found the area to be her “Happy Place”.

Deep Peace of the Quiet Earth to You.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Patsy Quarles Compton Cockram

Patsy Quarles Compton Cockram, 90 of Floyd, went to be with her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Welby Alton Cockram; her son, Steven Cockram; granddaughter, Leah Goff; daughters-in-law, Marcia Cockram and Penny Cockram; and parents, Ward & Minnalee Compton and Watkins Quarles.

Patsy graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class at the age of 16 years old and married the love of her life, Welby, a few months later. They would go on to share 72 years of marriage together that truly exemplified selfless, unending love. Her pride and joy was her family, and she enjoyed raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and countless others who may not have been related by blood, but were always welcomed in all the same. Patsy worked for most of her adult life at the garment factory in Floyd until her retirement in 1998. She served her church through activities such as Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, singing groups, and Christmas plays. She was an excellent piano player and in addition to time spent teaching and playing for family at home, she played at Tuggles Gap and Duncan’s Chapel Church during services for many years. She was very talented at crocheting, knitting, and quilting and was a fantastic seamstress. She enjoyed gardening and canning to provide for her family and whomever she could share with as well. She loved to read and kept a detailed library of important events of friends, family, and the community. As she aged and dementia and arthritis kept her from continuing the things she once loved, she still enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and doing word searches. Along with her husband Welby, she cared deeply for her friends, family, and neighbors and was always willing to offer a helping hand in any way she could, often putting others' needs before her own. Kind-hearted and forgiving, Patsy lived by and exemplified the saying, “Let your love be stronger than your pain”. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Patsy will be deeply missed by all who knew her and her love, light, and all the important lessons that she shared will be cherished and carried with us always.

She was a loving mom to her children, Gary (Jeanette) Cockram, Philip Cockram, Joel (Beth) Cockram, and Jennifer (Stacy) Goff; grandma to her grandchildren, Joan (Bruce) Ferrier, Denise (Tommy) Price, Bethany (Brandon) Williams, and Lissie Goff; and great-grandchildren, Garrett Price, Sidney Price, and Avalyn Williams; sisters, Louise Via and Lucy McAlexander; and numerous nieces and nephews and special friends she considered family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Stan Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lee Cemetery or to Duncans Chapel Church of the Brethren in Patsy’s memory.

Bobby Lee Richmond

 

Bobby Lee Richmond, 63, of Floyd, became a "Free Bird" Thursday, August 17, 2023.

He was born on November 23, 1959 in Alleghany County to the late Joyce "Faye" Richmond and Robert Richmond. He is also preceded in death by his oldest son, Jeremy Goode; his aunt, Judy; and close cousin and friend, David Lee along with many others that were very dear to him.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Serena Fuller (Keith), Zachary Richmond (Katlyn), Daisy Richmond, and JJ Childress (Shantell); grandkids, McKenleigh, Kaylee, Hazely, Wylow, and Graeson; brother, Robert "Ham" Richmond (Stephanie); nieces, Kayla and Miranda; lifelong best friend/brother, Dennis Hinton; ex-wife, Rena Richmond; as well as his bonus kids, Jason Cragett and Jennifer Radford.

A memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date.

Harry Alton Roberson

 

Harry Alton Roberson, 91 of Floyd, departed from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer & Lena Cockram Roberson; siblings, Freeda (James) DeHart, Estelle (Gilbert) Underwood, and Donald Roberson; son, Timothy Roberson; and grandchild, Matthew Conner.

Harry did several jobs over the years including being a farmer, barber, substitute mail carrier, miller, and he worked for the census bureau. He was a stay-at-home family man. He was happy when he was working on his old tractors and riding on his tractors. He liked to talk to people and trace his ancestry. He served in the Korean Conflict in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary F. “Frankie” Roberson; children and their spouses, Galen Roberson, Douglas Roberson, Tommy Roberson, Karen Reed, Regina and Jesse Cox, and Anita Kaye and Mike Conner; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sister, Velma Reed.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Bowman and Pastor Murray Agee officiating. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Friends of Roberson Mill, P.O. Box 262, Willis, VA 24380 or online at robersonmill.org

Curbie Lee Boyd

 

Curbie Lee Boyd, 85 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clovis & Roxie Boyd; son, Bill Boyd; daughter, Donna Stump; great-grandson, Caleb Gardner; and brother, Bobby Boyd.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan Boyd; daughter & son-in-law, Julie & Dale McCann; son, Kenneth Boyd; grandchildren, Miranda Mayberry (Josh), Cody McCann, Colby Byrd (April), Jessica Brooks (Peter), Amanda Schumann (Ed), Daniel Adams, and Kenzie Boyd; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister & brother-in-law, Belva Jean & John Nunn; special friend, Larry Estep; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

There will be no public service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to Vittles for Vets, 7757 Walker Farms Dr., Radford, VA 24141.

Venston "Vince" Edward Dalton

Venston “Vince” Edward Dalton, 53 of Willis, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Venston & Rhonda Dalton; and brother, Thomas Andrew Dalton.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal Dalton; children, Venston Andrew Dalton, Landon Dalton (Carolyn), Brittany Burcham, Justin Burcham (Sierra); grandchildren, Memphis, Pax, Damon, Joshua, Magen, Payton, E.J., Jaxtyn, and Leo; brother & sister-in-law, Vernon & Frances Dalton; and sister & brother-in-law, Kathy D. & John Paul Duncan; nieces & nephew, Katie Dalton, Amanda Buckner (Isaac), and Christopher Duncan (Grace); numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family; special family friends, Daniel Martin and Eric Backlund.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 in the New Beginnings House of God with Pastor Vernon Dalton and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Alderman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family.

Marjorie Blackwelder Footlick

 

Marjorie Blackwelder Footlick, 100, of Riner, Virginia, entered peacefully into God’s kingdom on Monday, August 7, 2023.

She was born in Lulu, FL, but was raised in St. Petersburg, FL. She is one of 7 children born to Ciscero and Loney Blackwelder. Marjorie graduated from St.Petersburg HS and attended St. Petersgurg Jr. College for a Preschool Teaching Certificate. 

In 1944, she met and married Harold Footlick. She was a loving and much-loved mother to her 4 children: Michael (Ann), Clifford (Diana), Paul (Nan) and Cheryl Volkman (Harry).  Marjorie was also a beloved grandmother to six and great-grandmother to nine.  Family and extended family were her main interest, caring for her children, many of her nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

She provided many exciting activities and parties for everyone. She was a member of Allendale UMC for over 6 decades and cherished her church family. At Allendale, she was a preschool teacher for over ten years.  She enjoyed traveling (RV), cooking, gardening, playing cards and watching the Tampa Rays.  The last 5 wonderful years, Marjorie lived on a farm in Virginia with her daughter and son-in-law enjoying the good old country life. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Allendale United Methodist Church, 3803 Haines Road North, St Petersburg, FL 33703 on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM.

Louin Harvey Conner

 

Louin Harvey Conner was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He passed away at his home at the age of 75 on August 5, 2023. He loved riding his 4-wheeler, sun tanning and spending time at his camper, westerns and funny videos. He was a truck driver, and business owner.

He was born to Maurice Harvey Conner and Eva Irene Epperly on October 22, 1947.He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and his sister, Peggy Bain.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lessie Bolt Conner; his daughter, Jessica Belcher; grandchildren, Shayla Belcher, Ariana Belcher, Hadassah Belcher, Samson Belcher, Boaz Belcher, Yissachar Belcher; his son, Christopher Conner and wife Dorothy Conner; grandchildren, Xander Conner, A.J. Conner, son, Eric Conner; siblings and spouses, Edwin Conner, Helen Hubbard, Marcia and James Turner, Penny Conner, Clinton and Diann Conner. Special Thanks to Hospice Nurse Becky for her wisdom, comfort and care.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Havens Chapel with Reverend Leon Alley officiating with interment to follow at the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Maberry Funeral Home.

    

Harold "Wayne" Moran

Harold “Wayne” Moran, 79 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Merritt Benjamin “Mack” & Hettie Pate Moran; and brother, William “Bill” Moran. 

He is survived by his son, Eric Moran; granddaughters, Kenzie Compton and Kara Moran; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Long; and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, August 4, 2023, in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Richard Walters officiating. Interment will follow in the Vest Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon prior to the service at the funeral home.