Liddie Ellen Weeks

Liddie Ellen Weeks, 73, of Willis, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2015.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ralph E. Weeks; Son & Wife, Duane and Sheila Weeks; Daughter & husband, Sandra and Ronny Dalton; Grandchildren; Whitney & Nathaniel Viers, Cody & Amber Weeks; Great-Grandson, Ryker Lee Viers; Brother; Roy & Mitzie Quesenberry; Sisters, Sadie & Edward Underwood and Mattie Compton. Numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved dog “Molly”.

Funeral service to be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at The Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Cox officiating. The interment will follow in the Simpkins, Phillips, Turpin, Quesenberry Cemetery. No visitation prior to service. 

Rita Mae Morgan Woolwine Loan

Rita Mae Morgan Woolwine Loan, 64 of Blacksburg, left to early in this life time to be with the angels on Monday, February 23, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her parents; John Sr. and Mary Morgan.

Survivors are daughter; Angela Dawn Woolwine, grandson; Dakota Jacob Cumbee, brothers; Ronald Ray Morgan and John William Morgan Jr., two closest friends; Sandra Collins & Peggy Jones Roop, special caretakers; Phillip Scott Taylor, Jr., Cassie Marie Simpkins, Kristina Riggins, special friend and care giver Elizabeth Linkous Palmer, several uncles, aunts, nieces & nephews.  Special angels to be blessed in her life she considered as her other grandchildren; Ryan Dale Simpkins, Saleen Marie Akers, Derrick Palmer, Davy & April Blankenship.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Bible Holiness Church, 611 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 with Pastor Dwayne Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Verlie Mae Hollandsworth

Verlie Slaughter Hollandsworth, 93, from Indian Valley, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.  She was born September 20, 1921 to Jesse Crockett & Mary Ellen Slaughter.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer W. Hollandsworth, daughter Opal H. Harris, granddaughter Cheyanne Angle, six sisters and two brothers.

Surviving is a son, David W. Hollandsworth and wife Debbie of Springfield, VA; daughters, Christine H. Hollins and husband Ronnie of Riner, Carol H. Miles of Radford.  Seven grandchildren; Joe Harris, Jeff Harris, Cathy Angle, Angela Clifton, Michael Hollandsworth, Matthew Hollandsworth, Amy Miles; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Mabel Hollandsworth of Indian Valley; sister-in-law Bertha McAlexander of Dugspur; host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Special thanks and appreciation to Heather Belcher and the staff on “C” and “A” wings at Skyline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A celebration of Ms. Verlies’s life will be Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Rev. Danny Newman officiating.  Interment will follow at the Slaughter Cemetery, Indian Valley.  The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m.   Friday, February 27, 2015 at Maberry Chapel.

Flowers are appreciated, however, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.  or  Indian Valley Church of God Building Fund c/o 2223 Macks Mountain Rd. NW, Indian Valley, VA 24105. 

Columbus McGrady

Columbus McGrady, 85,  of Indian Valley, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015. He is predeceased by parents Ebb and Mellie McGrady as well as 11 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Loveline McGrady. Daughters and Sons-in-Law; Carolyn and George Stein, Lois and William Dooley. Grandchildren; Andrew and Katie Passarelli, Jeremy Dooley and Great Grandson; Caleb Passarelli. Brother; Martin McGrady of New York. Sisters-in-Law; Ruth McGrady, Nancy McGrady from Christianburg and Virginia McGrady of West Virginia. Several nieces, nephews and cousins, along with many cherished neighbors and friends. Special thanks to his Medi-Home Hospice team, especially Sherry and Doris, and staff  of Skyline Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Maberry Chapel with Rev. James Walker and Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery in c/o Vera Hall, 2128  Macks Mountain Road, Indian Valley, VA 24105

Gertha Alderman Aldridge

Gertha Alderman Aldridge, 97, formerly of Floyd passed away February 15, 2015 at The Berkshire Health and Rehabilitation Center, Vinton, Virginia where she was a resident for more than five years.  She was the oldest child born to John E and Almeda Sowers Alderman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Stant, and her daughter, Carol Aldridge Mabery; her brothers, Edgar and William; sisters, Freeda A. Gragan, Elizabeth A Sowers, Ruby A Gray, Alice Alderman, and infant sisters Shelby Jean and Hazel Marie.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Aldridge Conner and her husband Jack, Bedford County; granddaughter, Kathryn Conner Holland and her husband, Gregg, Salem; grandsons, Michael Kevin Mabery and his wife, Susan, Roanoke; J Clay Conner and his wife, Christi, Georgetown. KY; great-grandsons, Adam Gregory and Grayson Conner Holland, Michael Christopher and Kevin Edward Mabery; great-granddaughters, Olivia Carol and Campbell Grace Conner.  Her sister-in-law, Lorraine Alderman, her son-in-law, Edward Mabery and his wife, Doris; several nieces and nephews in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey; special friends Margie and Roger Shortt, Hansel Robertson, Robert and Lucille Miles also survive her.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon, Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with service immediately following with the Reverend Darlene Marshall officiating.  Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery.
The family profoundly thanks the staff at The Berkshire; especially the members of Unit 3, whose compassionate support and care of our loved one will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Falling Branch United Methodist Church, 1260 Floyd Hwy. South, Floyd, VA 24091, Floyd Rescue Squad P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091 or a charity of your choice.

Maxine Simpkins Hollandsworth

Maxine Simpkins Hollandsworth, 78, of Willis, passed away February 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Ross Hollandsworth.   She was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her son; Danny Hollandsworth of Christiansburg. Daughters; Pamela H. Pettry (Mike) of Christiansburg, Patricia G. Hollandsworth (Rick) of Willis. Granddaughter; Crystal M. Pettry of Christiansburg, Brothers and sisters-in-laws; Rollie B. Simpkins (Ruby) of Willis, Maurice Simpkins (Christine) of Floyd.  Sisters and brothers-in-law; Irene Duncan (Kirby) of Willis, Betty Duncan (David) of Willis, Diane Bishop (Gene) of Willis. Aunt; Winnie Meredith of Christiansburg. Uncle; Ted Phillips of Hillsville. Sisters-In-Law; Treva Cannaday of Martinsville and Gloria Hollandsworth of Roanoke. Brother-In-Law; Bill Bryson of Christiansburg.  Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.   

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Thomas Pegram and Pastor Kenneth Poston officiating.  Interment will be in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6pm-8pm, Friday, February 13, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home.  

Sylvia J. Turpin

Sylvia J. Turpin, 85, of Floyd, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was a very wonderful, caring and loving person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Sylvia was born October 1, 1929. She was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Allie Montgomery, and eight of her siblings, Ernie Montgomery, Billy Montgomery, Carlos Montgomery, Willie Montgomery, Bessie Huff, Rosie Phillips, Lorraine Janney, and Ivory Combs.

Family members remaining to cherish her memory includes: her husband of 68 years, Hubert Clifford Turpin; a brother, Dorsey Montgomery; a sister, Lucille Gallimore; four children, Larry H. Turpin and wife Martha of Floyd, Frankie “Wendell” Turpin of Floyd, Jimmy L. Turpin of Christiansburg, and Carolyn “Loretta” McMillan and husband George of Roanoke; Grandchildren, Sylvia Atkins(Scotty), Susan Cook(Danny), Cindy Beckner(Greg), Frankie Turpin, Tina Bradshaw, Michael & Todd McMillan; Great-Grandchildren, Austin Turpin, Haley Atkins, Ashlyn Wilson, Selena Beckner, Skyler Beckner, Cameron Beckner, Evan Atkins, Zachary Turpin, Harley Bradshaw, Dakota Bradshaw, Anthony Bradshaw.

Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, VA. with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Friends and family may visit earlier that day between 3pm and 4pm. Burial will follow at Captain George’s Cemetery in Indian Valley, Floyd, VA.

Irene Vaugh Harris

Irene Vaughn Harris, 95, of Floyd, went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 6, 2015.  She was born September 17, 1919 in Willis, VA., To Sol J. and Dora Harman Vaughn.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Junior M. “Pete” Harris; son, Carl Edward Harris; sisters, Vada Hylton and Husband Unice and her twin sister Pauline “Polly” Childress and husband Brian; brothers Garver, Harman and Leroy Vaughn.

She is survived by daughter Janet Elree Slusher and mate Howard Meredith;  son Maurice Glen Harris and wife Linda; grandchildren, Sherry Yopp, Lora Mullins and husband Brad, Jason Slusher and wife Tonya and Scott Harris; great-grandchildren, Conner Cox, Chevy Cox, Acacia Freeman, Tala Maya  Freeman, Rhiannon Mullins, Joshua Slusher, Matthew Slusher, and Alyssa Harris. Also several sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

In her earlier years she operated Harris Grocery in the Buffalo Mt. area and later she worked in the apparel factory’s in Floyd, for many years.

Miss Irene, as she was known by many, never met a stranger and befriended all.  She was known around the country and Floyd County for her music playing.  She taught herself to play guitar and harmonica at the same time, at a very young age.  She also could play mandolin, autoharp, and piano.  Musicians from far and near came to her store on Friday and Saturday nights to jam and play with her in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  When the Cockram’s Store (now Floyd Country Store) started having music jams, she felt right at home playing there as she did in her store in the Buffalo Mt. area.

From the Country Store in Floyd, she would welcome and host musicians and friends alike to her home in town.  Some were nationally known such as Ronni Stoneman (the ironing board lady on Hee-Haw) from Nashville, Tennessee, the wife of legendary Charlie Waller and The Country Gentlemen band.

She was loved dearly by her family and a multitude of friends.  She loved her Lord and Savior and took her children, along with her husband, to the rock churches built by the Rev. Bob Childress.  Her twin sisters husband, Rev Brain Childress preached and sometimes she would go to as many as three or four different churches in one Sunday.

Her loving smiles and hugs will be missed dearly by her family and friends but Heaven will be gaining a new musician to the Angel band.

Funeral services will be held 2pm Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home with  Rev. S.G. Bolt and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.   Interment will be at Jacksonville Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5pm-7pm  Saturday, February 7, 2015.