Glen Dale Strickler, 62 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Delma Strickler; sister, Linda Strickler; and nephew, Billy Jack Neighbors.
He is survived by his mother, Nola May Strickler; and brother, Billy Strickler; aunt, Jane Shelton; and cousins, Peggy Shelton, Ronnie Shelton, Emil Augusteon, and Andy Augusteon.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Willard Russell Akers, 87 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son, Davis Akers.
Russell was a farmer for all of his life and served in the Army.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice Akers; sisters, Dott Hale (David) and Margie Conner; sisters-in-law, Rosie Altizer (Gene) and Ruth Moran; brothers-in-law, Tazwell Altizer, Teddy Altizer, Tommy Altizer, Phillip Altizer (Norma Jean), and Lawrence Altizer; special nephew and niece, Michael & Lisa Miller; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Kenny Farley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lester Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lewis Howard Cox, 74 of Meadows of Dan, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, John & Lucille Cox; and son, Lewis Howard Cox, Jr.
Pa enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and mowing. He loved spending time with his family, going on picnics, eating good food and counting the deer pass by.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Hylton Cox; sons, Preston Dean Cox (Juliet Dadras) and Derek Lee Cox; grandchildren, Colin Cox, Elliott Cox, Jaden Dadras and Xander Vines; sisters, Millie Gore and Janie Turner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions toward services be made to Rebecca “Becky” Cox.
Iva Leo Weddle, 85 of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Weddle; parents, Levi Jesse and Ollie Mae Virginia Davis Weddle; and brother, J.C. Weddle.
He is survived by his three sons & daughter-in-law, Danny & Shirley Weddle, Michael Weddle, and Sherman Weddle; grandchildren, Calvin (Taylor) Weddle and Levi Weddle; brothers & sister-in-law, Posy & Rita Weddle and Larry Weddle; sisters, Esther Marshall and Drema Flinchum; two nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
James Junior Underwood, Sr., 80 formerly of Riner, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born on May 9, 1942 to the late Charles & Mae Underwood. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Audrey Lester Underwood; and brother, Melvin Underwood.
James was a hard-working man. He was born and raised on a farm in Pilot. After he married the love of his life, he worked for Christiansburg Garment Co. He attended New River Community College where he got a degree in business and later managed Dublin Garment until the business was sold. He then went to work for Lynchburg Foundry (Radford Pipe Shop) where he did various jobs including shift supervisor. While at the “pipe shop” he also did some farming, raising calves, chickens, and pigs. He worked for the Montgomery Schools and enjoyed driving the school bus to sporting events and at times, worked cleaning the schools. His favorite pastime was camping, spending time with his family, and working in his garden. He loved the Lord and he, along with his wife, served in many areas of the church. As he grew older and could no longer garden or drive, he would spend time listening to sermons and his favorite singing group The Gaither’s. Knowing Christ as his Savior, he would one day go home to be with Him, his wife, and all the others that have passed on before.
He is survived by his sons & daughters-in-law, James Underwood, Jr. (Donna) and Eddie Underwood (Angelia); daughters & son-in-law, Rebecca Underwood and Rhonda U. Ackerman (John); grandchildren, Lynda U. Dolan (Jimmy), Karen Underwood, Taylor Gordon (Trent), Morgan Huber (Ben), Braiden Underwood (Jessica), Brandon Ackerman (Mo), and Carter Ackerman; great-grandchildren, Briel Underwood, Piper Lytton, Brenleigh, Karleigh, and Denzly Dolan, Sawyer, Caroline, and Jolee Gordon, and Crosby and Charleigh Huber; sister & brother-in-law, Betty Ann Lester (Ronnie); in-laws, Claude & Janice Miles, Kenneth Kenley, Joyce Roop, and Dean & Iris Sowers; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Hight and Pastor Russell Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Heritage Hall nurses and staff for their loving care for our dad during his time there.
Hugh Wade Goad, 91 of Floyd County, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Winnie Martin Goad; parents, Herman Walter & Lauretta Wade Goad; and brother, Collis Goad.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Nelson Martin (Bonnie) and family; and special niece and caregiver, Julie Hubbard (Charles).
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Charles Hubbard officiating.
Gene Allen Morrell, 75 of Indian Valley, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 12, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.W. & Nellie Morrell.
He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University, with Bachelor’s degrees in history and journalism, and a Master’s degree in history. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served with the 25th Infantry Division. He retired from the Army Reserve at the rank of Major after 21 years of service. He was the author of “Heroes Among Us: World War II Veterans of Montgomery County and Radford, Virginia.” He was a journalist, with more than 30 years of experience as reporter and editor with the News Messenger and Southwest Times.
He was a devoted Husband, Dad and Gda who loved and continuously spoiled his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mozelle Duncan Morrell; daughter & son-in-law, Angela M. & Rocky Huff; granddaughter, Jana Huff and fiancé, Guy Smith; grandson, Shane Huff, all of Indian Valley; sisters, Mary Morrell and Charlotte M. Roe of Piney Flats, Tennessee; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda D. & Allen Cox of Radford, and Nadean D. Jarels of Christianburg; nieces and nephews, Jackie Ferguson, Tim Roe, Matthew Hensley, Cassie Hensley, Dustin Roe, Melissa Werner, Lynn Reed, Kayla Piediscalzo, and Jameson Jarels.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rocky Huff and Timmy Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in the Phillips-Kessler (Indian Creek) Cemetery with Military Rites by the Fort Lee Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Wayne Allard, 70, of Floyd, Va., finished his journey on earth on Friday, August 5, 2022. He has begun his journey in heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Norfolk, Va. on September 4, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lizzie Echolene and Garland Whitley Allard; and brothers, Bobby Morris, Gene Allard, Garland Montgomery, Jerry Allard and James Allard.
He is survived by his son, Aaron Allard, of Floyd, Va.; daughters, Joy (Steven) Thomason, of Salem, Va., Crystal (Darrell) Parker, of Floyd, Va.; step-daughter, Ashley Breeden, of Fairlawn, Va.; grandchildren, Taylor Hairston, Cameron Parker, Javon Parker, Logan Hairston, Jada Breeden, Steven Thomason Jr.; sisters, Shirley Beech, Rose Enyart, Doris Armentrout; friend and co-parent, Betty Ross; and many other friends, including D.M. Criner, Leslie Matheny and Elden Cox, to name a few.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Bethesda House of Mercy with Pastor Ed Gallimore officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made
to Crystal A. Parker, 340 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd Va. 24091, to help with
funeral expenses.
