Everett Caleb Hill, Jr.

Everett Caleb Hill. Jr., 82 of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

He was preceded in death by daughters, Linda K. Gray and Sarah Annette Hill; parents, Everett and Emma Hill; brothers, Ervin and Clint Hill.

He is survived by his wife, Opalene Mary Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Paul David Hill (Dawn); daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Hinkley (Billy), Carol Ridgely (John), Jane Cunningham (Tom), Wayne Gray; grandchildren, Neville and Danielle Ridgely, Caleb and Olivia Cunningham, Cathy Cunningham, Travis Gray, Megan Gray, Mary and Bo Byrd, Caryl Quesenberry, Jocelyn and Brian Cox; great grandchildren, Dustin, Benny, Isaac, Amber, Elizabeth, Chelsea, Melanie, Samantha and Jordan; sisters, Velma Spangler, Darlene Duncan; 13 nieces; eight nephews; special friends, Colden Duncan, Terry Bowles, Lowell Booth.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Belcher officiating. The interment will follow at the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday November 11, 2016 at the Funeral Home.

Ruby Lucille Lucas Pugh

Ruby Lucille Lucas Pugh of Alum Ridge, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 5, 2016 with family by her side.  She was 79 years old born on November 3, 1937.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lucas and Bessie Wheeling Lucas Harris; step-father Lewis Harris; sisters, Hollie Lucas Nuckols, Virginia Lucas Graham, Inas Lucas Snavely and Beulah Lucas Lucado; brother, Arnold Lucas.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Ray Pugh; daughters, Judy Pugh Estes and Lisa Pugh; grandchildren, Michael and Brandy Estes and Stephanie Cox and Josh Phillips; great grandson, Colton Estes; brother, Marvin and Debbie Harris.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 7, 2016 from 6-8 at the Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, VA.  Her memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 with Pastor Roy Junior Bentley officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley in Alum Ridge.

The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for the love, care and support during her illness.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 1160 Moose Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073.  The Pugh Family is in the care of Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, VA 540-745-2121.

Pierce D. Lovell

Pierce DeWayne Lovell, 66, of Floyd, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016.  He was born to Waller and Ruby Lovell June 9, 1950.  He was a timber cutter by trade and proudly served his community.  He was a founding member of Floyd County Rescue Squad and also a member of Station 1 Fire for 35 years.  Pierce also worked for Maberry Funeral Home running ambulance calls.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Linda U. Lovell; step-children, Bobby Pack, Susan Pack; step-grandchildren, Cole Pack, Kindra Pack; daughter-in-law, Lycreaha Radford.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Topeco Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. 

Leslie Alvin Dalton

Leslie Alvin Dalton, 84 of Riner, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 due to a tractor accident.

He never met a stranger and was always ready to help anyone.  He was an avid horseman and was retired from Roanoke Electric after 36 years of service.  He was a veteran of the Korean conflict.  He will be sadly missed by family and many friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Irene Shelton Dalton; daughter & son-in-law, Kathy & Dwight Simpkins.; granddaughter, Kaylee Simpkins, who was Papa’s pride and joy; special niece, Barbara Quesenberry.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Justin Quesenberry officiating with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post # 127.  Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.   Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home.

Margaret Elizabeth Morris Howery

Margaret Elizabeth Morris Howery, 88 of Floyd, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016.  She was preceded by her brothers, Harry Morris, Frank Morris, Jack Morris and sister, Dorothy Epperly.

Margaret and her husband operated the Pine Tavern Restaurant & Motel in their earlier years.  She went to work for Floyd County School System and worked in the cafeteria until she retired. She was a dedicated blood donor and donated 20 gallons in her lifetime.

She is survived by her sons, Sterling Blake Howery, Jr., Layne Wilson Howery, Joseph Morris Howery; sisters, Betty Joyner, Jeanie Altizer, Frances Teel; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating with interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery.  Family will receive friend from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 3959 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA. 24018