Ricky Dale Beaver

 

Ricky Dale Beaver, 75 of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Mary Ann Beaver; and older brother, Thurston Beaver.  

After graduating from Floyd County High School, he honorably served in the United States Army where he served his country and traveled the world. After serving for four years, he was employed at Yokahama, Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and Federal Mogul, where he retired after 32 years of employment. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, traveling, NASCAR Racing, and spoiling his dog, Grimmie, with hotdogs.

Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rose Mary Beaver; daughters, Rose Beaver Saunders, Opal Beaver Merchant (Aaron); son, Rickey D. Beaver (Mary); grandchildren, Ryan, Chancelor, Braxton, and Adain; great-grandchildren, Mariah and Xavier; six siblings, Kenneth, Joseph, Morgan (Robbie), Steven, Ruth, and Rachael (Alvin); dog, Grimmie; and cat, Bear. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, VA 24084, with Deacon David Dunn officiating and Military Rites by the Army National Guard and American Legion #58.

Richard Lee Long, II "Cowboy"

Richard Lee Long, II, “Cowboy”, 43 of Check, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1982 to the late Richard Lee Long, I and Rita Irwin Long. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Chris Petty; and sister, Leann Lackey.

Richard was always known as “Cowboy”. It didn’t matter where you were; you never heard his real name. He was always referred to as My Friend Cowboy. He was the most loving and devoted father and husband. He had the most infectious smile and personality that just lit up every room he entered. He was a friend to all and never met a stranger. He was extremely kind, generous, and always wanted to help or lend a hand when it was needed.

He was an incredibly gifted Tradesman with the ability to measure by eye and fix or build anything he came across. In his little spare time, Richard loved building and welding things with Colton in his shop. During sports seasons he could be found cheering loudly for Paris from the sidelines. His passion for Bull Riding burned deep and you could find him helping in the bucking chutes every chance he got. He loved helping young cowboys build skills by providing lessons or words of wisdom as he helped set them up for a ride.

He is survived by his wife, Miranda Long; son, Colton Lee Long; step-daughter, Paris Noelle Sutphin; sisters, Dede Ott and Shawn Straight; numerous nephews, nieces, and special friends he considered “brothers”.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. with a gathering to follow on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Kanawha Valley Arena in Dugspur, VA. 

Randy Faron Quesenberry

 

Randy Faron Quesenberry, 67 of Willis, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Lillian Quesenberry; and brother, Jerry Quesenberry.

He is survived by his sister, Donna Hall (Eddie); brother, Ricky Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Peggy Quesenberry; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers. 

Randy enjoyed all things sports, mostly golf, baseball, and football. His favorite teams were the Dodgers, Minnesota Vikings and Notre Dame. He loved being outdoors, cutting wood, and gardening. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Indian Valley Church of God, 2297 Macks Mountian Road NW, Indian Valley with Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Michelle Dawn Fisher

 

Michelle Dawn Fisher, 55 of Dublin, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Wood and Betty Wood Jones; and step-father, Oscar Jones. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Phillip Fisher, Jr.; daughters, Amanda Tabor (Thomas), Abby Fisher; son, Chuck Price; grandchildren, Ava Tabor, Alyza Tabor, and Baby Girl Tabor on the way; brother, Steve Wood (Janet); aunt, Phyllis Butterworth “Tootie”; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special cousin, Tracy Stewart.

Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the most selfless person who always thought of others first. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with Steve Wood officiating.

Lois Marie Poff

Lois Marie Burks Poff of Glen Arm, MD, passed away in her home with family at her side on October 9, 2025. She was born May 11, 1940 in Kimball, WV, on Burks Mountain. She lived all of her adult life in Floyd County, Virginia, until she moved to Baltimore in 2022. There, she lived in the Glen Meadows Retirement Community.

She was the daughter of the late Alex Burks and Ida Sizemore Burks. Lois was a devoted wife and mother of two children. She loved her family especially her children and tried to raise them to be happy, healthy, and productive individuals. She wanted her children to love God and to follow him.

Lois loved reading, sewing, and traveling. She served the Lord and loved her church family. In her former church she taught Sunday school for 30 years. She was church treasurer for 20 years. At Glen Meadows, she volunteered on the Chapel Committee, enjoyed having dinners with and visiting with her friends, going to Bible study, and playing Thursday night bingo. She also helped make thousands of cookies for a charity bakery and helped make baby blanket Christmas gifts for Santa’s Helpers Anonymous. Giving to others and lending a hand to people in need was something she was always looking to do.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Cathy Poff (husband, Jim Obert) of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Emily Obert (husband, Alan Hejl), and the newest love and joy of her life, great-granddaughter, Nora, all of Ferndale, Michigan. Also surviving is one sister, Maggie Moody; two sisters-in-law, Betty Burks Blevins, and Judy Burks; and special friend and companion, Lewis Beckner and his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. A meal will follow the service at the church. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

A Memorial service will also be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 in the Chapel at the Glen Meadows Retirement Community located at 11630 Glen Arm Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family would love for you to make a donation in memory of Lois to either Empowerment Bakery or Ronald McDonald House of Maryland.

To learn more about Empowerment Bakery and donate online go to, www.empowermentbakery.org . If you prefer, checks made out to Empowerment Bakery can be mailed to, 1 Grace Ridge Court, Monkton, MD 21111.

To donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Maryland in memory of Lois, follow this link: Donations in Memory of Lois Poff.

 

Grover Harmon Akers

Grover Harmon Akers, 86 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nita Dawn Akers; parents, Colon & Bessie Akers; three brothers; and three sisters.

Grover is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Shelby & Ricky Bolt; sons & daughters-in-law, Timmy & Renee Akers, Terry & Kimberly Akers; grandchildren, Renee Conner, Laura Ann & Nick Yopp, Amanda & Will Dulaney, Travis & Ashley Akers; Zachary Akers & Sierra Burnett, Zoe Akers & Darien Ogundeji; seven great-grandchildren and two on the way; a very special brother-in-law, Bruce Sweeney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Grover was a mechanic who loved cars and racing. He loved the outdoors and riding around looking for deer.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Chris Harman officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gloria Louise Radford

 

Gloria Louise Radford, 78 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Elva Radford; sister & brother-in-law, Cora & Russell Walker; brother & sister-in-law, Junior & Barbara Radford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Brown; niece, Jessica Brown; and numerous friends at Richfield Living.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the Vest Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.

Purley May Owens

Purley May Owens, 77 of Copper Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Owens, Sr.; parents, Howard & Molly Alley; son, Jim Owens; brothers, Wade Alley, Donnie Alley, Rudolph Alley, Buddy Alley; and sisters, Nancy Clowers, Betty Smith, and Nellie Castelli.

She is survived by her sons, Curtis Owens, Robert Owens (Delilah); daughter, Linda Huffman (Joe); grandchildren, Little Joe Huffman (fiancée, Taylor Griffith), Angela Owens (boyfriend, Travis Linkous), Brian Phillips (girlfriend, Angel Byrd), Cody Prior; and great-granddaughter, Harper Huffman. 

Purley loved doing puzzles and puzzle books, watching Law and Order and Matlock, and sitting outside on her swing in the sun and playing ball with her dog, Rufus. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Michael Bond officiating. 

 

Opal Jane Duncan

 

Opal Jane Duncan, 80, of Radford, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.

She was co-owner and worked sales at Dempsey's Jewelers in Radford prior to retirement. She was an avid animal lover and she and her husband enjoyed antiques and their loving dogs. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dempsey Duncan; parents, Lincoln and Audrey Duncan; sister, Sylvia Cox; father-and-mother-in-law, Martin and Minnie Duncan; brothers-in-law, Robert Duncan, John Duncan, Leo Duncan, Stanley Duncan, Archie Cox, Wilkie Cox; and nephew, John Cox. 

Surviving are sons, Don Duncan and wife Tracie, of Christiansburg, Ron Duncan and wife Sherry, of Christiansburg; grandsons, Jared Boone, of Chicago, Elijah Duncan, of Christiansburg, and Isaac Duncan, of Radford; brother, Roger Duncan, of Christiansburg; sister, Doris Cox, of Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Connie Duncan, of Radford; nephews, Tom Cox, Robert Duncan Jr., David Duncan, and Richard Duncan; nieces Kathy Beale, Anita Ferguson, Cathy Hines and Barbara Duncan.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Craig Reed and Rev. James Sasser officiating. Interment will follow in the White Rock Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.   

Special thanks to Carilion New River Valley Medical Center for their compassionate care during this difficult time. 

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation for the awesome care and love given to Opal during her stay at Skyline Nursing and Rehab Center in Floyd... you folks are awesome!!!