J. David Hatcher

 

J. David Hatcher, 85 of Indian Valley, passed peacefully from his earthly life on Monday, October 24, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Dolly Hatcher.

David retired from Radford University. His 1979 Ford and 1966 pick-up were his pride and joy. He loved to hunt and fish. 

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Genevieve Scaggs Hatcher; nephew, Glenn & Lynn Scaggs; special neighbors and friends, Jack & Alisha Akers; and numerous friends from cruise-in events.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Highland Memory Gardens with Rev. Richard Thomas officiating.

Glada Reed Luckadoo

 

Glada Reed Luckadoo, 86 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Luckadoo; parents, Hubert & Velma Reed; daughter, Mildred Whitescarver; son, Benton McGuire; great-granddaughter, Sadie Culverhouse; sister, Inez Smith; brothers, Walter Reed, Major Reed, Donald Reed, Harvey Reed and an infant brother; and the father of her children, Kyle McGuire. 

She is survived by her children, Darrell McGuire, Ramona Richards (Kenny), and Joyce M. Bain; grandchildren, Jennifer McGuire, Janice McGuire, Mikey McGuire, Diana McGuire, Jessica Riddle, Hollie Bain, Dustin Bain, Brandon Bain, and Christy Richards; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Denton Reed; and sister, Barbara Farmer (Dallas).

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Sheppard and Pastor Jube Burke officiating. Interment will follow in the White Rock Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Terry Wayne Altice

Terry Wayne Altice, 69 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Everett & Carrie Young Altice; and sister, Rebecca Altice.

He is survived by his children, Westley Altice, Mark Altice, Sr. (Tanya), Rita Altice (David Montgomery), and Matthew Altice; grandchildren, Michael, Mark, Jr., Patrick, Alexandria, and Shelby Altice, Savannah Clemmer, Raylyn Holden, Zelena Montgomery, and Keegan Montgomery; brothers, Robert, Buster, and Richard Altice; and sisters, Bertha Lombardo, Patricia Neighbors, Vicky Hu, and Carol Floro.

There will not be a public service.

Rellis Myron Palmer

 

Rellis Myron Palmer, 72 of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was a brick mason for at least 50 years. Rellis loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and he also loved to hunt. Rellis was also quite the jokester.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Drema Palmer; son, Christopher Palmer; and special aunt, Thelma DeHaven. 

Rellis is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth Sue Hylton

Elizabeth Sue Hylton was born May 9, 1926 in Willis, VA to Zena Hattie Dickerson and Ethelbert E. Hylton. She was preceded in death by her parents and her four siblings, Clara Ercelle Hylton Simmonds, Virgil Dickerson Hylton, Claude Kavilla Hylton, Lester Dale Hylton and one nephew, Mark Douglas Hylton. She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews. Sue’s family was further extended to include great-nieces & nephews, and even some great-great nieces & nephews.

Sue lived and worked in Norfolk, VA all of her adult life. After she retired from an administrative position with the United States Navy, she continued to live in Norfolk until December of 2021. She then moved to Noble Senior Living in Louisa, VA where she passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022.

Sue Hylton was a much loved daughter, sister, and an adored aunt. Her sweet and gentle nature and her kind and loving heart placed her in the highest regard by all who met and knew her. Sue’s engaging smile, her contagious laughter, her sweet warmth, and her southern charm will certainly be missed. Our precious Aunt Tuey will forever be cherished by all those she leaves behind. May she rest in eternal love and peace with all those who have gone before.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Samuel Wayne Hancock

 

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Samuel Wayne Hancock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.

Sam was born in Floyd County to Reginald & Sylvia Hancock on September 26, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Marvin Hancock; and sister, Joyce Duncan.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Brenda Belcher Hancock; his loving children, Stephanie Link (Stephen), Tracy Hancock, Stephen Hancock; grandchildren, Chelseah Hylton, Dylan McDowell, Morganne McDowell, Hunter Earman, and Addison Hancock; nine great-grandchildren; and uncle, Sebert Rorrer (Jean). Sam is also survived by many cousins and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law that will miss him dearly.

In his working years, Sam was the owner of Highland Hardwoods. He was a very talented woodworker and brilliant businessman. Sam was a Gideon and Deacon of Topeco Church of the Brethren for 51 years and served in many capacities in the church, teaching and singing in the choir. He had many dear friends and cherished his church family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Ted Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

The family wishes to express appreciation to the community, our church family, and all of the caregivers for the many acts of kindness shown to our family during this time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Gideons International or Good Samaritan Hospice.

Jean Ann Roberts Gladding

Jean Ann Roberts Gladding, 78 of Willis, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Nancy Roberts.

Jean retired from the Connecticut Department of Corrections, was a Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselor, and a volunteer for the suicide help line. She was also an Active Elected Union Delegate.

Jean lived an incredibly full and active life, filled with bowling and golf leagues, music, travel and camping; spending winters in the Florida Keys where she collected sea shells and sea glass. She had a deep connection to Italy and traveled there each summer as well as to Newport, Rhode Island. She truly loved and embraced life.

She is survived by the love of her life, Brian Buck; daughter, Susanne Gladding (Greg Vaughn); granddaughter, Gina Gladding; siblings, Linda Nappi (James Wilson), James Roberts (Kathy), and Sylvia Joska (Jim); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held.

Frances Louise Moles

Frances Louise Moles, 83 of Meadows of Dan, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Cline & Haley Myrtle Howell; brothers, Buddy, Bobby, Allan, Billy Joe, Jackie and Thomas; and sister, Dorothy Mae.

She is survived by Alvin Moles; daughters & sons-in-law, Joan Moles, Sherry and Garry Estes, Tamara Hughes, Chastidy and Marcus Heath; son & daughter-in-law, Chad & Kathy Moles; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Priscilla Ann Poff; and brothers, Charles & Pansey Howell and Donald & Peggy Howell.

Funeral services will be private.

Delpha Ann Weddle Sutphin

Delpha Ann Weddle Sutphin, 81 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Edison Sutphin; brothers, Bruce Edward Weddle and Dwight Edward Weddle; and sisters, Catherine Elizabeth Weddle Quesinberry, Hilda Mae Weddle Belcher, Lyndell Kayron Weddle Bower, Frances Edwena Weddle Hatcher, and Carolyn Ruth Weddle Magana.

She was a wonderful mom and sister with a love of quilting, sewing, embroidery, and reading.

She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Steven Dwayne & Heather Dee Nyquist Sutphin; daughter & son-in-law, Sandra Lynn & Russell Jackson Rorrer; grandson, Jeffery Aaron Sutphin; sister, Janet Evelyn Weddle Hylton (Russell Lane Hylton); and in-laws, Richard & Ruby Sutphin and Marlene & Cecil Compton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in the Alderman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Attn: Development, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 or to Skyline Manor Nursing and Rehab, 237 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091.

Larry Wayne Hale

 

Larry Wayne “Smiley” Hale, 73 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cebert and Algie Hale; and his son, Daniel Hale; sisters, Ann Goad Slaughter and Ollie Trail; and brother, Ralph Hale.

He worked at Rowe furniture for 55 years. He loved farming.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, who he always liked to tell people that he married when she was 14, Brenda Akers Hale; daughters, Brenda Sue Justice (Sam) and Durene Hale Chavarria (Mario); son, Samuel Hale; grandchildren, Davina Hall, Sarah Chavarria, Laura Chavarria, and Rebekah Chavarria; great-grandchildren, Abigail Morris, Nathanael Hall, Anna Hall, and Alaina Hall; brothers, Edgar Hale (Vannie Sue) and Carlis Hale; and special friend, Greg Janney.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry Coffey officiating. Interment will follow in the Cole Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the funeral home.

Jean Q. Hubbard

 

Jean Q. Hubbard, 86 of Willis, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by her son, Lane Hubbard; and her sisters, Lucille Reed and Elizabeth Alls.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Hubert Hubbard; son, Alan Hubbard; daughter-in-law, Sandy Hubbard; grandchildren, Johnathan & Kadesh Hubbard, Matthew Hubbard, Danielle Hubbard, Keith Hubbard, Zachary Hubbard, and Emily Hubbard; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Shelor Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.