Chester Marshall

Chester Marshall, 79 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eners Harvey and Mattie Lillian Huff Marshall; sister, Loucille Jones; infant brother, Arnold Wayne Marshall.

He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde Marshall, Charles Marshall (Margaret), Clinton Marshall (Jean); sisters, Muriel Ratcliff, Lillian Gillespie; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Maberry Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry officiating. The interment will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery with full Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.   

Jack Thompson

Jack Wayne Thompson, 90, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Van and Iva Ora Thompson; brother, Hillard Thompson. 

Jack was most proud of taking care of his mother and father.  He was a good neighbor and friend, gladly lending a hand to young and old throughout his life. Jack will be remembered most for a smile on his face and never meeting a stranger.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie R. Thompson; son, Larry Thompson (Beverly); daughter, Brenda Lucas (Ted); grandchildren, Stephanie Thompson (David), Christopher Thompson (Sylvia); great-grandchildren, Izabel Thompson; step great-grandchildren, Richard Brower, Samantha Brower (Andrew); step great-great grandchildren, Karmella Puller, Scarlett Putnam; several nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Murray Agee officiating with interment in the Thompson Family Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 11 to 12  prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Paynes Creek Baptist Church c/o Karen Link, 610 Kelleys Drive, Floyd, VA. 24091 or Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA. 24091.

Arva Conner Coleman

Arva Conner Coleman, 96 of Floyd, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, June 27, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, George W. Conner and her son Edward L. Conner.

She loved her children dearly and was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, and friend.  Her love of cooking was shared with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Willie D. Coleman “Bill”; son & daughter –in- law, Charles & Beulah Conner; daughter, Mary Joyce Conner; daughter-in-law, Shirley B. Conner; grandchildren, Michael W. Conner, David Conner (Karen), Travis Faw (Gwen), Tracy Faw, Danah Conner Meadows(Gene); numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Hudgins officiating with interment in the Jacksonville Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Maberry Funeral Home.

Durene Cole Cupp

Durene Cole  Cupp, 70 of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Clarice Peters Cole, father, Marvin Cole and two brothers, Darry Lee Cole and George Kyle Cole.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and blessing to the community.  Her determined personality and big heart made her who she was.  Durene’s love for the Lord showed through in her daily life.  Her love for her family was her greatest joy.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Darren Keith and his wife Tammy; four grandchildren, Joshua Dean, Cole Gabriel, Grace-Katherine Durene and Mason Kyle of Pilot.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor James Bradley officiating with interment in the Cole Family Cemetery.   Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Maberry Funeral Home.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations can be made to the Cole Family Cemetery, C/O Darren Keith, 2627 Stonewall Road, Pilot, VA 24138 or Fellowship Baptist Church, PO Box 409, Riner, VA 24149.

Dean Vaughan

Dean Vaughan, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, passed away January 2, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Jacksonville cemetery. The family will meet at Maberry Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. where friends may meet also and everyone will proceed to the cemetery. 

Marvin Ray Thompson

Marvin Ray Thompson, 88 of Dugspur passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017.

Preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Thompson and sister, Zelma Spence.

He is survived by his sister, Nellie Thompson of Stuart, VA; nieces and nephews, Velva Lineback, Dwight Spence, Kay Pack, Robert Spence, John Thompson and Patsy Gallimore.

Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Goad officiating. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will follow in the Pineview Cemetery, Dugspur.