Martha Smith Farmer

 

Martha Smith Farmer, 93 of Christiansburg, went to her Heavenly Home Monday, January 17, 2022. She was a Faithful wife, a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Martha was a Humble and hardworking woman. She was faithful to her husband’s ministry and her life was dedicated to God, her church and family

She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William Eugene Farmer; children, Eunice Farmer and Nathan Farmer; parents, Alfred Cornelius and Icy Florence Dalton Smith; siblings, Irene Duncan, Zola Williams, Ila Reed, Loman Smith, and Alseberry Smith.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Dallas Farmer (Barbara), Stephen Farmer (Barbara), Coby Farmer (Vicky); daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Lester (Phillip), Etta Carter (Chris); grandchildren, Susan, Amy, Kim, Michelle, Lisa, Seth, Sarah, Jason, Heather, Tabitha, Wayne, Michael, Serena, and Bryan; 17 great-grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren; siblings, Sue Quesenberry (Dexter), Alma Quesenberry, Mozell Phillips, Ray Smith (Carrie); sister-in-law, Lorraine Smith.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Duncan and Pastor Ronald Smith officiating. The interment will follow at the Big Sand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until time of the service. The family requests everyone to wear a mask due to Covid-19.

Mabel Slaughter Hollandsworth

Mabel Dovie Hollandsworth passed away on Friday January 14^th, 2022 at the age of 96.  She was born on March 10, 1925 in Indian Valley, VA to Jesse Crocket and Mary Ellen Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Troy Lee Hollandsworth.  She was also preceded in death by her three brothers and six sisters.  

Mabel is survived by her four children: Roger Wayne Hollandsworth (Darelene), Betty Roop (Dennis), Judy Pope (Phil), and Peggy Duncan (Wayne); her 8 grandchildren: Katrina Wilson (Todd), Tracey Slaughter (Timmy), Danelle Bradshaw (Bill), Jason Pope (Emily), Greg Pope (Kristen), Travis Duncan, Michael Hollandsworth (Kate), and Brian Duncan (Amanda); her step Granddaughter, Chrys Pope; her 18 great-grandchildren: Cole and Zeke Wilson, ShaeLee, Taelon, Daecan, Waeman, and Jaeton Slaughter, Brooks Bradshaw, Vivie, Liam, and Olivia Pope, Lily and Grace Pope, Simone Duncan, Scarlett and Jake Hollandsworth, and Troy and Finn Duncan. She was also survived by her two sisters-in-law, Vera and Muriel Hollandsworth, her special great nephew, Oakley Cody Slaughter (Samantha), and her special cousins, Kathy Cody and Karen Williams. 

Everyone who knew her knew she had a smile on her face, and they were happy to see her.  She was a gentle, kind, and humble soul.  At family reunions her food was the first to go and everyone would try to figure out what she had made so they were sure to get a bite before it was gone.  She lived for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was adored by every one of them. She was known as Ma-Ma to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Most years, she made every family member a handmade quilt, which was beautifully stitched with love. Quilting and crocheting was one of her favorite pastimes. You didn’t spend the night at her house without waking up to homemade biscuits, sausage gravy, and fried apples.  She poured love into everything she touched and she will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.  

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2 pm at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Lowell Hopkins and Elder Carlton Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery in Indian Valley. The visitation will be on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Maberry Funeral Home.  

Linda Faye Vest Smith

Linda Faye Vest Smith, 74 of Pilot, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gerald L. Smith; daughter, Drema Faye Belcher; son, Scott L. Smith (Jody); grandson, Justin M. Belcher (Catherine); and sisters, Kathy Lawrence (Dale) and Sandra Songer (Eddie).

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hudgins officiating. Interment will follow in the William Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Loretta Faye Duncan Ford

 

Loretta Faye Duncan Ford, 70 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel E. Ford; and parents, Asa Wyatt & Carrie Virginia Duncan.

She is survived by her daughter, Christina Faye Callaway; grandchildren, Christopher O’berry (Chelsea) and Brianna Taylor; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn O’berry, Ayden O’berry, and London Witcher; and brothers, James Duncan (Linda), Dale Duncan (friend Diane Lambert), and Dennis Duncan (Dawn).

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronald Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Showalter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

 

Earl Stewart Vest

 

Earl Stewart Vest, 86 of Floyd, entered into eternal rest to join his beloved wife, Mamie Phillips Vest, on Monday, January 3, 2022. Earl, a native of Floyd, was born on August 11, 1935 to Irene Yates Vest and Harlie Conrad Vest and was raised on the family farm home place along with his grandmother, Hettie L. Yates. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Lewis Raye Vest and Clinton Vest; and sisters-in-law, Ruth Heafner and Helen Mabry.

Earl graduated from Check High School in 1952 and was married to his high school sweetheart, Mamie Phillips, on March 8, 1958. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage together.

Earl worked at the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. in Roanoke, VA for 37 years and after retirement operated his cattle farm in Floyd at the Vest family home place.

Left to to honor his memory is a special friend, Sedona Marguerite Hanks; sisters-in-law, Barbara Vest and Dorothy Vest; nieces, Rebecca Heafner Schlosser (Michael), Cathy Mabry Cloninger (Alan), and Virginia Hintze (Alan); nephews, Douglas Mabry (Tami), Michael Phillips (Barbara), Terry Phillips (Wanda), Jeffrey Phillips, Lewis Ray Vest, Jr., and Raymond Vest; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, Earl requested that donations be made to the Floyd County Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091, to the Floyd County Fire Department, Station 3 (Locust Grove), PO Box 33, Floyd, VA 24091 or to the charity of your choice.

Ronald Wayne Lester

 

Ronald Wayne Lester, 55 of Riner, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He is preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Lynn; niece, Brook Quesenberry; brother-in-law, Stanley Hinkley; and father-in-law, Kelly Wyatt.

Wayne began working at Volvo on January 8, 1988, where he made many special friends throughout his 34 years there.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Melissa Lester; daughters, Brittany Lester, Amber Martin (Josh), Kelsey Lester (Shawn Christian) and Courtney Lester; grandson, Ezra Christian; parents, Ronnie & Betty Lester; sisters, Debbie Quesenberry (Donnie) and Cindy Ford (Troy); mother-in-law, Jessie Wyatt; brothers-in-law, Jerry Hinkley (Teresa) and David Wyatt (Dorothy); sister-in-law, Jessica Perfater (Robert); and nephew and nieces, Adam Quesenberry, Priscilla Ford, Kimberly Ford, Stacy Lynn, and Heather McMillian.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Lloyd Nevains Sutphin

 

“Lloyd from Floyd”

Lloyd Nevains Sutphin, 62 of Indian Valley, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Hollandsworth Sutphin; sister & brother-in-law, Teresia Sutphin Young & Dale Young; and grandparents, Woodrow & Elizabeth Sutphin and Hurshel & Eulala Hollandsworth.

Lloyd attended Indian Valley Church of God. He loved the Lord and enjoyed telling people about his salvation. His will to recover after his accident and be with his family and friends was nothing short of amazing. His support system of family and friends was what kept him fighting every day. He never gave up.

Lloyd was a true character “one of a kind” with a big heart, plenty of humor and enough love to go around. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. Lloyd never met a stranger. He loved to talk a lot, visit people, travel and most of all hunting was his passion.

The grandkids Wyatt, Reid and Raylinde were the light of his life. He would say it is better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission when it came to anything for those kids.

Some of Lloyd’s last words were: “He said to tell you both he talked to God today and Heaven is as pretty as they say.”

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Vicky; daughter & son-in-law, Tonya & Jeff Thompson; son, Rusty Sutphin; father, Aaron Sutphin; grandchildren, Wyatt & Reid Thompson and Raylinde Sutphin; brothers, Larry “Moe” (Rhonda) Sutphin and Michael Lytton (Jessie); very special cousin, Phillip Cox; very special friend, Joe Mabe; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Junior & Irene Moore; brother-in-law, Gary Moore; sisters-in-law, Patricia Simpkins (Hal) and Debbie Matney (Randy); nephews, Travis Young and Zane Mitchell; nieces, Sheena McAlexander (Jeremy), Afton Akers, Nikki Caldwell (David), Ashton Clark (Darryl), Bailey Matney, Carley Lytton, and Kaylee Wood; and many special friends and family members.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Kenneth Poston, Rev. Todd Debord, and Rev. Phillip Cox officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church prior to the service.