Priscilla June Smith Dillon

 

Priscilla June Smith Dillon, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2019, in Eustis, Florida.

June was born in Floyd County on June 9, 1942.

June is preceded in death by her parents, George Robert “Rob” Smith and Roxie Gaye Radford Smith of Floyd; sisters, Dorothy Gaye Smith of Floyd and Nina Christine Smith Blankenship of Christiansburg; and brothers, Jeff Willard Smith, Pete Marion Smith, and Bobby N Smith, all of Floyd.

June is survived by “son”, Scott Guy (Sandy) of Missouri; special “brother”, Jack Smith (Patsy) of Florida; special niece, Peggy Blankenship Carter of Virginia; special friend, Lanette Stanley of Florida and Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at the gazebo at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd VA.

Dorothy Elizabeth Janney

 

 

Dorothy Elizabeth Janney, 98, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Dorothy was born May 7, 1924 to the late Morris Allen and Ida Mae Cannaday Vest. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Willard Janney; brothers, Kyle A. Vest, Ralph M. Vest, David R. Vest.

She is survived by her sisters, Ruth V. Ingram, Marie V. Thomas (Bill); brothers, Paul L. Vest, Charles W. Vest (Loretta P.), James B. Vest (Katie S.); sister-in-law, Evelyn H. Janney. In addition to her siblings she loved and was loved and adored by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was a graduate of Check High School. She was a long time employee of an overall factory later known as Imperial Reading. She was a vital part of the payroll department and the last employee to leave when the factory closed.  There is no way to express what a wonderful person she was, very loving, kind and giving. She made and gave away many afghans and was also known for her pound cakes and green beans.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Hylton and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. The Interment will follow at the Stonewall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Stonewall Building Fund C/O Marie Thomas, 536 Poor Farm Rd. SE, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Stonewall Cemetery, C/O Tim Turman, 4455 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd, VA 24091.

Stanley Lee Weeks

 

Stanley Lee Weeks, 82 of Floyd, Virginia went peacefully to be with his Lord on June 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents; Ray & Goldie Weeks, siblings; Mitzi, Sheldon, Shirley, Harless, and Eugene, and a special grand-daughter; Amber. 

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce of 59 years, and children, Tammy (Gerald) Hylton, Danny (Julie) Weeks, Patricia (Lawrence) Whitlock, and Tracy (Jerry) Heinline, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

Stanley served in the National Guard for 7 years and retired from Hooker Furnishings in Roanoke, Virginia after 30 years. He was a faithful member and Sunday School Teacher at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He held a special place in his heart for his cat Patches.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shannon Hicks and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Beaver Creek Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard.

George Christopher Jones

George “Chris” Jones, son of George W. Jones and the late Ruth Crowell was born on December 4, 1968 in Richmond, Virginia.  After fighting a good fight, he departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

As a native and resident of Richmond, Virginia for the majority of his life, Chris attended Richmond public schools and was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School of Richmond, Virginia. He pursued a further education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and was a tenured employee at Canatal Steel as a mechanic.

With courage and tenacity, he served his country in the United States Navy. The essence of his Christian life was established at a young age at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Richmond Virginia. Following the pastoral path of his late mother who was a former pastor, Chris faithfully contributed to the missions and ministries of Little River Missionary Baptist Church, serving as the Associate Pastor. As he was pursing his pastoral trajectory, Chris was attending seminary school at Richmond Virginia Seminary and Eastern Theological Seminary. 

Chris was a jack-of-all-trades and he could fix literally anything. He was known as “The Handyman” or “Mr. Mechanic”.  His other loves and interests were hunting, fishing, racing, football, traveling, camping, spending time with family and friends, motorcycles, working with dogs, and mentoring and helping others. He indeed leaves a legacy of love and kind deeds for all of us to cherish forever. We are so thankful to God for his treasured life and precious memories.

Today, Chris is reunited with his mother, Ruth Crowell; brother, Devon Jones; maternal and paternal grandparents and other family members and friends who preceded him in death.

To cherish his memories, he leaves behind his wife, Angela “Nicole” Jones (Floyd, Virginia); children, Raeshaun Jones (Richmond, Virginia), Raschad Jones (Richmond, Virginia) and Kioko Tate-Harris (Richmond, Virginia); father, George W. Jones (Richmond, Virginia); sisters, Lajoi Jones (Richmond, Virginia), Syreeta (Crystal) Edmonds (Columbus, Georgia) and Julia “Pinky” Brown (Buford, Georgia); brothers, Dante Jones (Richmond, Virginia) and Anthony (Yolanda) G. Jones, Sr.; step-children, Victoria Womack (Roanoke Virginia), Adrienne Womack (Fort Worth, Texas) and Blake Hairston (Floyd, Virginia); step grand-children, L.J. Redd and Roial Brown (Roanoke, Virginia); aunts, Dorothy Crowell and Joyce (George) Bright; uncles,  James Crowell, Garland M. Jones, and Michael T. Jones; devoted friends, Kermit Woolfolk, Michael Lewis, and Terry Reed; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Little River Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Clinton Crump, Rev. Jerome Bonds, Rev. Walter Lawson, and Rev. James Clayborn officiating. Interment will follow in the Little River Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post # 7854 and American Legion Post # 127. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Jerry Robert Radford

Jerry Robert Radford, 73 of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Pratt Radford; daughter-in-law, Misty Cheek Radford; parents, Johnnie & Zorene Radford; and in-laws, Billy Pratt, Dale Pratt, Irving Pratt, Kaye Conner, and Ethel Pratt.

He is survived by his children & spouses, Bradley Radford, LeighAnne & Dana Graham, and Jamie & Karen Radford; grandchildren, Landon Cheek, Brianna, John-Michael, and Katie Graham, Phillip and Forrest Radford; brother & sister-in-law, Ricky & Jackie Radford; sister & brother-in-law, Judy & Tommy Litchford; in-laws, Jean & Buck Whitlock, Iva Dell Hollandsworth, Luther Pratt, Lowell & Norma Jean Pratt, Donnie & Brenda Pratt, and Linda Pratt; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Leon Moles officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. on June 11, 2022 in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bedford, VA with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Ridge Cancer Center or Good Samaritan Hospice.

The family would like to extend a special thank you on Jerry’s behalf to his family and special friends for all of their prayers for him during this time.

Jennifer Ann Babcock

Jennifer Ann Babcock, 30 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

She is survived by her caregivers, Kenny & Janice Cox and Kevin & Britany Cox; guardians, Stanley and Karen Hawkins; special friends, Cameron, Kendall and Christopher Cox; housemate, Shannon Mitchell; Duncans Chapel Church of the Brethren Family; and her Wall Residences Family.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Duncans Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Stanley Hawkins officiating.

Evelyn F. Alderman

 

Evelyn F. Alderman, 84 of Willis, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022.

She is survived by her sons, David Hill and Paul Hill; daughters & sons-in-law, Deborah DeJesus and special friend, Ronald Smith, Pauline & Richard Horton, and Donna & Charles Harvey Marshall, Jr.; grandchildren, Larry & Amy DeJesus, Ricky & Erin DeJesus, Louie Horton, Brandon & Ellen Marshall, Tyler Hill, Rhonda & Charles Curtis, Jessica & Matthew Thomas, Afton & Brandon Schmadeka, Ashley & Cody Webb, and Taylor Hill; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sandra Hague.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

Lorene Showalter Marshall

 

Lorene Showalter Marshall, 86 of Indian Valley, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2022. She was born to the late Giles & Clona Huff Showalter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Cobern Andrew Marshall.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons & daughters-in-law, Darrell & Dolores Marshall, Donney & Rebecca Marshall, Thomas & Sodonia Marshall, and Clifford & Carla Marshall; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Effie Dalton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Rev. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Big Sand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Brown Sutphin

 

Brown Sutphin, 88 of Willis, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Edna Moles Sutphin; son, Ronald “Scott” Sutphin; brothers, Frell, Ross, Garvin, and Wendell Sutphin; sisters, Eva Sowers, Haver Hill, Ruby West; step sisters, Custus Cruz, Lilas Cruz and Deck Sowers.

He is Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Ellen Sutphin; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Karen Sutphin; grandson, Justin Sutphin; sister, Frances Thompson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Harris Cemetery with Pastor Marcus Wood officiating.

Cleatis Arnold Sartin

Cleatis Arnold Sartin, 62 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his spouse, Mary Reed; parents, James A. & Charlotte Sartin; brother, James Sartin; and sister, Debbie Tawney.

He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Tim & Kathryn Reed; daughter & son-in-law, Kayla & Kevin Lucas; grandchildren, Ezekiel Reed, Chloe Reed, Levi Lucas, Allie Lucas, Isabel Reed, and T.J. Reed; sisters & brothers-in-law, Rhonda & Darrel Jones, Lisa & Carlos Akers, Barbara Sartin, William Tawney; and sister-in-law, Tammy Sartin.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the White Rock Cemetery with Tim Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Maberry Funeral Home.  

Wanda Weddle Lovern

Wanda Weddle Lovern, 71 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Curtis Weddle.

She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren where she was the organist for many years, choir member, as well as a board member on various committees. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family, tending her flower gardens, supporting her grandchildren in their many goings-on, and engendered smiles wherever she went. 

She is survived by her husband, Terry A. Lovern; mother, Glenna Slusher Weddle; son & daughter-in-law, Landon & Chrissy Conner; daughter & son-in-law, Jeaneen & James Ingram; step-children, Travis & Mitzi Lovern and Jason Lovern; grandchildren, Jolie, Jordan, and Jonah Ingram, Miah Mandzak, and Cyrus Lovern; brother & sister-in-law, Jerry & LouAlice Weddle; sisters-in-law, Jean Wright, Patsy Barnett, Phyllis Alderman, and Arlene Strauss; niece, Jerryann Weddle West (Jon); and great-nieces, Ella and Lily West.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Topeco Church of the Brethren with Rev. Ted Turner and Rev. Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Maberry Funeral Home.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s memory to the Topeco Church of the Brethren Organ Fund, 3460 Floyd Hwy S, Floyd, VA 24091.

Susan Gurley

 

Our beloved sister and aunt, Susan Gurley, recently of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022 after a courageous five-month battle with Glioblastoma. She was 75. Susan faced this challenging journey with grace and uncomplaining gratitude.

Susan was born on August 12, 1946 in Cheverly, Maryland. She spent many of her childhood years in Northern Virginia: on the farm in Loudoun County and the town of Falls Church among others. After many travels, later in life Susan resided in Minnesota, Arkansas, and in Vienna, VA, Floyd, VA and then settled in Blacksburg.

Susan was preceded in death by our beloved brother Michael Forester and parents Claude Thurman Gurley and Sara Ellen “Sallie” Roberts Gurley. Susan is survived by siblings Linda Sisson (Jonathan) of Bangor, Maine, Jim Gurley (Rose) of Winona, Minnesota, and Judy Weitzenfeld (Billy) of Floyd, Virginia; nephews and niece Greg Sisson, Dan Forester, Jesse Weitzenfeld, Daniel Weitzenfeld and Mary Ann Forester as well as special cousins Kevin Powers, Florence Richman and Edie Richman. Susan’s great-nephews and nieces who always held a special place in her heart are Nick, Hallie, Emmett, Jackson and Violet Weitzenfeld. Susan’s best friend was Barbara Phillips and Susan spoke highly of all of her friends at Warm Hearth Village.

Susan attended Zion Lutheran Church for several years and sang with the Floyd Community Choir.  More recently Susan was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Blacksburg, VA where she was a member of the choir.

Susan excelled in school and music as she sang, played piano, guitar and acted in school plays. After graduating high school in Bloomington, Minnesota, Susan attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville for two years. She studied music therapy at the Menninger Institute at Topeka, Kansas. Susan graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in 1983 with a degree in Music. Susan was a member of various church choirs during her life; and sang most recently with the Warm Hearth Singers. Susan was a member of the Montgomery County League of Women Voters. For many years she tirelessly assisted many elderly and low-income citizens to register to vote.

Susan held various positions as a Music Therapist. Susan volunteered as a member of the Floyd Retired and Senior Volunteer Program when she lived in Floyd County. Until her illness, Susan enjoyed many years of retirement in her beautiful apartment at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. Susan was a very good cook and loved to entertain. Her beauty, singing, humor, wit and sharp intellect will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to give heartfelt thanks to: friends and staff at Warm Hearth Village; all who sent cards, called, sent healing thoughts for Susan and visited her; to the doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at Carilion Cancer Care, Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Floyd and Medi Home Health & Hospice for their caring, kind and loving support for Susan in her last months.

Susan generously donated her body to science. A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUC), 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Susan’s memory to: the Warm Hearth Foundation mailing address: 2603 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; or to the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County (LWVMC), VA mailing address: P.O. Box 10133, Blacksburg, VA 24062-0133.

Murry Jackson "Jack" Spangler

 

Murry Jackson “Jack” Spangler, 90 of Catonsville, MD, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. He was born in Floyd County, Virginia on September 16, 1931 to the late Charles & Mary Katherine “Kate” Yopp Spangler. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bessie Spangler; brother, Charles Spangler; and son-in-law, Mark Branch.

He was a 1948 graduate of Floyd High School and went on to graduate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1953. He served in the United States Army for two years. He worked for Westinghouse Defense Division in Baltimore for 41 years, pioneering and managing the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program for 28 of those years.

In retirement he authored historical books and worked in the Charlestown Retirement Community’s woodshop where he enjoyed making toys for “Toys for Tots.” He enjoyed historical and genealogical research, woodworking and traveling. 

He is survived by his four children, Janet Branch, Gary & Juli Spangler, Karen Black, and David & Lydean Spangler; sister, Marie Spangler; sister-in-law, Barbara Spangler; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Rev. Robert McLavey and Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by the Floyd VFW Post #7854 & American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Maberry Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Toys for Tots, Floyd VFW Post # 7854, American Legion Post # 127 or the charity of your choice.

Fannie Mae Paige Webb

 

Fannie Mae Paige Webb, born August 29, 1921, age 100 years and eight months, of Bent Mountain, died peacefully at home in Salem in the early morning of Friday, May 6, 2022 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Webb; and children, Johnnie Webb, Katherine Webb, Calvin Webb, James (Patsy) Webb, Manuel (Claris) Webb, Steve Webb, and Charles Webb.

Fannie is survived by two sons, Lonnie Webb (Emma) and Richard Webb (Bo); five daughters, Martha Whorley, Joann Hamlett (Harold), Jeanette Webb, Alice Hunt, and Rowena Reddick (Steve); daughters-in-law, Mary Webb and Mildred Webb; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Fannie was a life member of the Bent Mountain Baptist Church. She was born on Bent Mountain, VA and lived there her entire life. She was the last surviving sibling of 13 born to the late Otha & Nancy Paige.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Bent Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Wallis Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Webb Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.