Leta Harris High

Leta Harris High, 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va.  She was born on April 20, 1925, to the late Elder Jethro S. Harris and Ella Moore Harris at Indian Valley in Floyd County, Va.  Leta was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, James B. High, Jr.; brothers, Oscar, Oden, Archie, Miles and Carlis Harris; sisters, Mamie Harris and Alma Baker.  She is survived by her sister, Pauline Hodges and husband Kenneth of Willis.  
She leaves behind a son, Rick High and his wife Debbie of Troutville; two daughters, Debbie Janney and husband Larry of Roanoke; Cindy Salyer and husband Jim of Floyd; three grandsons, Alan Janney and wife Sarah of Roanoke; Christopher Salyer of Lexington; Shannon Salyer and wife Melissa of Floyd; two granddaughters, Megan Chittum and husband Mike of Hardy; Kristina Watson and husband Micah of Louisville, KY; seven great grandchildren, Jackson and Chase Janney; Ryan, Zac and Nick Chittum; Sharla and Blake Salyer; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  She will be greatly missed by her faithful canine companion, Bailey.
A CELEBRATION of Life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Floyd Baptist Church (510 East Main Street) in Floyd, Va.
The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at Roanoke Memorial Palliative Care unit for all the care and support they gave Leta and her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her much loved church of 50 years, Floyd Baptist Church of Floyd, Va.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.  For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

John Lee McLean

John Lee McLean, 57, of Indian Valley, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016.     He served in the Navy, was a member of Word of Truth Baptist Church, a wonderful father who set a great example, faithful and  loving  husband and an outdoors man that loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Trish McLean; son and fiancee’ , John Jr. McLean  & Angela Hunter and her son Andrew; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha & Jesse Gearheart; grandchildren, Tanner & Taryn Gearheart; and many loving family and friends.

Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m.,  Tuesday, January 26, 2016  at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Warren Bumgarner, Pastor  Murray Agee and  Pastor Kenneth Poston  officiating with burial at his home with Military Rites by Floyd V.F. W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post # 127.  Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home.

Ralph "Leon" Belcher

Ralph “Leon” Belcher, 69 of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley D. Belcher; daughter & son-in-law, Kim & Mark Hall; son, Jerry Belcher; brothers & sisters-in-law, Guy & Beatrice Belcher, Clyde & Corrine Belcher; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie Montgomery, Judy & Jody Sparks, Neva Dale & James Church; sister-in-law, Connie Belcher; numerous nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be held at a later date.

James R. Phillips

James R. Phillips, 82 of Woodlawn, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Berlie & Verlie Phillips and his brother, Sheldon L. Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Viars Phillips; sons & daughter-in-law, Theron D. & Dana Phillips, James “Ronald” Phillips; daughter, Shelia K. Patrick; grandchildren, Ethen Kyle Phillips, Ian Shane Phillips & wife, Brooke; sister, Goldie Phillips Boyd; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.  Family will receive friends Noon to 2:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home prior to the Graveside service.

Ivalene Huff Cox

Ivalene Huff Cox, 91, of Indian Valley, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Cox, son, Benny Thornton Cox, daughter, Kathy Dianne Cox Lawson, and son-in-law, Arnold Underwood.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Allen & Brenda Cox of Willis, Jesse & Regina Cox, Indian Valley; daughters & sons-in-law, Mary & Joe Boothe, Irene & Lee McPeak, Betty Cox; brothers & sister-in-law, Rollie & Velma Huff of Willis,  Erbie Huff of Indian Valley; sister & brother-in-law, Ledlie & Foster Quesenberry; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m.,  Wednesday,  January 13, 2016 at Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor David Goad officiating with interment in Big Sand Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from  Noon to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

A special thank you to her dedicated caregiver and granddaughter Ashley Harmon.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church c/o Paul Hollandsworth, 358 Ridgeview Rd., Floyd, VA 24091.

Kathleen M. Slater

Kathleen M. Slater, 68 of Copper Hill, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016.  She was a devoted wife for 50 years to her husband Paul L. Slater, Jr. and loving mother to her children, William Slater, Wade Slater, Scott Slater, and Tammy Sue Link.  She was also a precious grandmother to her grandchildren, Samantha Slater, Caleb Slater, Krissy Slater, and Zack Slater and great-grandmother to Samuel Slater.

The family thanks everyone and ask that she be  kept in your thoughts  and  prayers.

Gilbert Lee Shelton

Gilbert Lee Shelton, 57, of Floyd, passed away, Sunday, January 10, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Shelton. He was a member of the Floyd Moose Lodge 2300.

He is survived by his mother, Jane Sowers Shelton; sister, Peggy Shelton(Harvie Parks, Jr.); brothers, Ronnie D. Shelton, James Roy Shelton; daughter, Kayla Shelton; granddaughter, Braylee Mattingley; stepson, Bradley Hatcher; and  also his friends at the Floyd Moose Lodge.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Alderman Cemetery with Ronnie Sutphin officiating.  Family will receive friends at Maberry Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Floyd Moose Lodge 2300, 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016. Everyone is invited.