Arlie Edward Dalton

 

Arlie Edward Dalton, 88 of Willis, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1935 to the late Foster and Belva Dalton.

His childhood and teen years were spent in the Mabry Mill area of the Blue Ridge Parkway. He cherished time spent with his beloved Grandmother the late Josie Goad, and the time spent working for the National Park Service at Rocky Knob. He graduated from Willis High School in 1955. He enjoyed class reunions and staying in touch with those classmates. In his younger years, he volunteered with the Willis Fire Department and the Civil Air Patrol. He really enjoyed helping with the annual fireman’s supper. He worked for VDOT, took computer classes at night, and worked for Norfolk & Southern until he retired. He was well known for his woodworking skills. Many children remember the visits from ‘Santa Claus’. He never met a stranger and was well respected in his community. There was never a hungry cat or dog around his home.

Arlie was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Dalton; his sisters, Linda Dalton and Lorene Hopkins; and son-in-law, Richard Perdue.

Surviving are his children, Cara Perdue, Jeff and Michelle Dalton; grandchildren, Brittany and Matt Wells, Tiffanie Lester and Ben Cluxton, Brandon and Ashley Lester; great-grandchildren, Heidi and Walker Wells and Kinziee and Gatlin Lester; sisters, Lois Smith and Essie Dalton; niece, Becky Price; nephews, Steve Reece, Scott Reece and Chris Hopkins; stepchildren, Richard Stewart, Jeffrey Stewart, Tonya Cuthrell, Chantay Arney and Jacqueline Hinton; numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends; our special blessing, Mitzie Wagner who loved and cared for Dad; his beloved dog, Coco; cats, Pooter, Fluff and Torque.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Cox and Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Goad Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 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 Gentiva Hospice and Missi Coble.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Floyd County Humane Society, 2136 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091 or Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke, 5985 Coleman Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018.

Virginia Young Goad

Virginia Young Goad, 82 of Myrtle Beach, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Goad; parents, Loss & Lessie Young; brother, Lewis Gordon Young; and half-brother, Kelly Epperly.

She is survived by daughters & sons-in-law, Regina & Allen Reed of Radford, VA, Angela & John Snider of Radford, VA, and Audrey & Timmy Caldwell of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Geraldine Young Jordan Hanley of Jefferson, TX; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren plus three on the way.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delores Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Home Health Care & Agape Hospice of Myrtle Beach, SC.

Kathleen Hylton Mabery

Kathleen Hylton Mabery, 92 of Willis, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Mabery; son, Larry Ray Mabery; and grandson, Donald Timothy Spence.

She is survived by her children, Linda Gay Moore (the late Doug Moore), Terry Leon Mabery (Debora Keith), and Michael Lee Mabery (Teresa); grandchildren, Ricky Spence (Mendy), Casey Mabery (Adam Conner), Megan Mabery (Luke), Jake Mabery (Maria), Michah Mabery, Josh Mabery, Kayden Moore, and Riley Moore; great-grandchildren, Abby Vest (Dylan) and Jared Spence (Mary Ann); great-great-grandchildren, Brinley, Aria, and Harper Spence; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brent Carrick and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dillard Wayne Akers

 

Dillard Wayne Akers, 78 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Orville “Doc” & Mabel “Nan” Cox Akers; siblings, Charles Akers, Orville (Dockie) Akers, Jr., Carolyn Akers Owens; infant daughter, Barbara Jean; and infant grandson, Matthew Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Long Akers; daughters & sons-in-law, Angela & David Holcomb, Pamela & Ronald Smith, and Patricia “Trish” Colley; grandchildren, Leslie Holcomb, Katie Smith, James Holcomb, Joseph Holcomb (Sara Mitchell), Megan Smith (Jess), Elizabeth “Izzy” Holcomb (Nick Harrell), and Jenny Colley; great-grandchild, Estella Holcomb; special nephew, Samuel “Eddie” & Stephanie Akers; and special friend, Clifford Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Duncan and Pastor Ronald Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Ambrose Cox Cemetery with Military Rites by the Seymour Johnson Air Force Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Vittles for Vets, 7757 Walker Farms Drive, Radford, VA 24141 or by visiting https://vittlesforvetsradfordva.com/

Glenda Cox DeHart

 

Glenda Cox DeHart, 93 of Bent Mountain, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1930 in Indian Valley.

She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Arnold A. DeHart; children, Arnold W. DeHart, Carolyn A. DeHart (Jim), Jeffrey N. DeHart, and Rebecca Bier (Richard); brother, Allen Cox; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Greasy Creek Cemetery with Pastor Greg Fleshman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Mt. Union Church of the Brethren with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Greg Fleshman officiating.

The family would like to extend special appreciation to Paula, Lisa, Jennifer, and Stephanie for their tender care of our Mom.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Union Church of the Brethren or to Care Portal at Church of the Holy Spirit of Roanoke, VA.

Susan Lewis Presser

 

Susan Lewis Presser, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Susan was a graduate of Broadmore High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Hines Junior College in Raymond, Mississippi. She had a heart for horses and lovingly called her home the “Presser Ranch”. She reverted back to her Cajun background and was a great cook, particularly of Louisiana dishes. She was a faithful and active member of Floyd United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Ken Presser; brother & sister-in-law, Paul & Lynn Lewis; mother-in-law, Jo Presser; sister-in-law, Jody Presser (Bill Roop); and nieces and nephews, Matt Lewis (Vicki), Jenny Bates (Thomas), Jillian DeWalt (Matt), James Ward (Monica), and Jeffrey Ward (Erin). 

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Floyd United Methodist Church with Rev. Timothy Hale officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Susan’s memory to Floyd United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA 24091 or to Plenty!, 192 Elephant Curve Rd NW Floyd, VA 24091.

Sharon Dalton Rose

 

Sharon Dalton Rose, 77 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son, David Rose; parents, Victor & Ivory Dalton; and brother, Dempsy Dalton.

She is survived by her fiancé, Robert J. Frost; son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Tracy Martin; daughter, Rhonda Twiggs & fiancé Kevin Newcomb ; grandchildren, Amanda Michelle Stuart (James), Lanie Faith Martin, and Trent Dalton Martin; great-grandchildren, MaKenna Stuart, Teagan Stuart, and Addy Stuart; nieces, Candice Dalton and Amber Wojciechowski; and her special fur baby, Coco.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the funeral home.

Cassandra "Sandy" Dawn Lee Johnson

Cassandra (Sandy) Dawn Lee Johnson, 74, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, June 14, 2024, after a heart-breaking battle with Alzheimer’s. Cassandra is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Daisy O’Conner; her mother, Naomi Mills; and a beloved brother, Douglas Mills.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd L. Johnson; her sisters, Debby (Tom) Sibold, Tracey (Bill) Paxton, and Karen Mills; and a brother, Bill Mills. She is also survived by her children, their spouses, and grandchildren, Douglas (Melissa) Perry of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, their children Kayla and Tyler Perry, Kimberly (Timothy) Williams of Rockingham, North Carolina, their daughter Savannah Williams, Christopher (Jen) Fitting of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, their children, Christopher Jr. and Lindsey Fitting. In addition, Sandy has five great-grandchildren as well as many adored cousins, nieces and nephews not only from her side of the family, but Lloyd’s family as well, and her precious furbabies, Maddy, Luther, and Winston.

Sandy grew up in Covington, VA and moved to Ogles Creek in the summer of 1966. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Daisy O’Conner. She grew up surrounded by family. She talked fondly of her sisters, brothers, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved spending time in the holler and playing in the creek. Sandy was beautiful and charming; she rarely met a stranger. Sandy worked in hospitality at the Greenbrier and The Cloister on Sea Island in her younger days. She made Floyd, Virginia her home when she married Lloyd in 2000. She enjoyed being part of the Floyd community, the small-town feel, taking long rides on the Blue Ridge Parkway with Lloyd and Maddy, and always loved it when family came to visit.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Good News Church on Main- Covington, Virginia with a meal and time of visitation to follow. 

 

The Long Goodbye

“O death, where is your sting?”

Losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s is an exceedingly painful thing.

Such a loss is a long goodbye!

Our hearts will be long heavy, often we have sighed.

There are days when all we can do is cry.

God finally took you home.

You no longer think you are alone.

We will see you again, and you will know us,

For by God’s grace, in Christ we all trust.

Written by Emily McLaughlin

Mary Walton Janney

Mary Walton Janney, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Arnold Edward Janney; son, Curtis Edward Janney; parents, Alonzo Curtis Walton & Mamie Conner Walton; brothers, Elwin Walton, Percy Walton, and John Walton; sister, Annalee Conner; and a very special friend, Alfred Ratliff.

Mary was a faithful member of Salem Church Head of the River Primitive Baptist. She served as clerk for many years.

She was a caregiver almost all of her life. Being the middle child of 7, she helped her mom take care of her younger siblings. When she married Arnold, they moved in with his parents and she cared for them, while also caring for her own children. When her Mom received a diagnosis of cancer, she moved her in and cared for her for 8 years.

Mary was an excellent seamstress and cook. She sewed for her family as well as others in the community, including prom dresses. She was very crafty, if you ever visited her home, you would see her work displayed throughout. She stayed busy with her hands up until the end. She made the best green beans, mac-n-cheese, and coconut caramel pies. She was the most kind and patient person you would ever meet.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy and her son-in-law, Paul Haynes; two granddaughters, Amanda Boyd and Katy Haynes; two great-grandchildren, Levi Glosh and Adde Boyd; one brother, Ezra Walton (Jane); one sister, Jean Rorrer (Sebert); one sister-in-law, Joyce Walton; step-grandchildren, Amy Goodrich and Sarah Cluck; and an adopted daughter in love, Alfreda Cadd.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Salem Church – Head of the River Primitive Baptist with Elder Carl Terry and Elder Mark Terry officiating. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Betty Jane Marshall Quesenberry

 

Betty Jane Marshall Quesenberry, 93 of Indian Valley, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Fenton Darrah Quesenberry; beloved grandson, Tracy Darrah Bunn parents, Hobert & Lula Marshall; sister, Jeanetta Bond; and sister-in-law,                         Vera Maude Quesenberry.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dianne Holder and Donnie; special grandson, Brandon (Amber) Bunn; beloved great grandson, Levi Austin Bunn; brother-in-law, Chester (Janet) Quesenberry; sisters-in-law, Deloris Mills, Verta Owen, Sandra (Ronnie) Holder, Dorcas (Myron) Sprinkle; special nephew, Julian Bond; special nieces, Debra Bond, Jennifer (Allen) Gardner, Brenda Nester; and extra special great-nephew, Andrew Gardner.

 Betty was a faithful member of the Mitchell Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church for 77 years. She played the piano and served her church with humbleness and grace. Betty had a special love for her “little family.”

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Mitchell Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Kermit Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gideon International. Checks may be made and sent to Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church earmarked “Gideons”, at 821 Indian Valley Road, Dugspur, VA 24325.

Tommy Ray Harmon

 

Tommy Ray Harmon, 71 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonita Sue Harmon; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Nick Duncan and Amy and Beryl Whitfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard “Billy” and Annie Harman and Roger and Vaughnia Harmon; sister, Peggy Moles; grandchildren, Jacob and Whitney Duncan, Krista and Jake Thompson, Bradley and Makayla Duncan, Kazey Martin, MaCayla Duncan; great-grandchildren, Raelynn, Callen, and Coy Duncan; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Tommy was known as a jack of all trades and will be remembered as a hard working humble and kind hearted man that will be deeply missed. 

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Dillon Chapel Church on Black Ridge Road with Pastor Dale Belcher and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.

Foster Henry Williams, Jr.

 

Foster Henry Williams, Jr., 79 of Willis, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Smith Williams; children, David Williams (Lynn), Donnie Williams (Diana), Melanie W. Leonard (Robin), and Richard Foster Williams (Kerri); grandchildren, Michael, Crystal, Brandon, Jarrett, Hallie, Evie, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Crystal, and Jacob; seven great-grandchildren; brother, George Williams; sisters, Carol Boemhler (Brad), Sharon Glenn (Andrew), and Margaret Love (Billy); and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Mitchell Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Mark Wayne Blankenship

Mark Wayne Blankenship, 54 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024. 

Mark loved to tell stories, joke, have a good time, and make people laugh. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his parents, Clyde & Elsie Blankenship; brother, David Blankenship; nieces, Lydia Major (Jaylen) and Emma Blankenship (Mikie Allen); aunts, Annie Lester, Marie & Don Lester, and Peggy & Marvin Parker; and cousins, Angie Wright, Hannah Quesenberry, Bruce Neece, and Tony Neece.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, VA. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Louise Shelton Quesenberry

 

Louise Shelton Quesenberry, 91 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kyle E. & Jocie T. Shelton; brothers, Erbie, Charlie & Arthur Shelton; sisters, Myrtle Rotenberry, Jeanette Bishop, and Hazel Phillips; and granddaughter, Cynthia G. Holland.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Cobern R. Quesenberry; son & daughter-in-law, Larry D. & Nancy Quesenberry; daughter & son-in-law, Donna Q. & Rodney Gardner; sisters, Irene S. Dalton and Zula M. Saul; special nieces, Amy Witters, Vicky Gillespie, Shelby Quesenberry, Peggy Ann Phillips; special nephew, Dewey Rotenberry; several nieces & nephews; and special friends, L.T. & Nell Simmons and Julia Montgomery.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Dinah Akers officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Skyline Nursing & Rehabilitation and Good Samaritan Hospice.

Kirby Cecil Duncan

 

Kirby Cecil Duncan, 88 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Irene Simpkins Duncan; and parents, James F. “Bud” & Zola P. Duncan.

He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Kent & Trish Duncan; daughters & sons-in-law, Rebecca & Roger Pauley and Audra & Doug Weddle; well-loved granddaughters, Kaitlyn & Drew Harman and Mckenzie Weddle; special brother & sister-in-law, David & Betty Duncan; in-laws, Rollie & Ruby Simpkins, Maurice & Christine Simpkins and Diane & Gene Bishop; uncle, Ted Phillips; and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Rev. Joe Cox officiating. Interment will follow in the Phillips-Kessler Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Simpkins Phillips Cemetery, c/o Diane Bishop, 194 Indian Creek Rd, Willis, VA 24380.

Melvin Leon Francisco

 

Melvin Leon Francisco, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Virginia Francisco; and siblings, Norma Jean Lipscomb, Erma Jo Huffman, Pete Francisco, Margarett Sweet, Clyde Francisco, Richard Francisco, and Franklin Francisco.

Melvin will be remembered as a giving and kind-hearted man. He was often seen giving people rides to and from food banks. He was always sharing jokes and funny stories. He was a treasured son-in-law to Emmie C. Conner and will be missed by his cat, Luna.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda Francisco; daughters & son-in-law, Jo Ann & Will Mcglothlin, Peggy Francisco, and Linda Beltran; grandchildren, William Lee Statome (Trae), Amanda Statome, Cristofer Lopez, and Laci Lopez, Chelsea Francisco, Larissa Raines, Haley Raines, and Conner Raines; great-grandchildren, Brayleigh, Mariza, and Sage; brother, Marvin Francisco; and mother-in-law, Emmie C. Conner.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Little River Baptist Church with Mr. Steven Wade officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. prior to the service at the church. A meal of fellowship will follow.

Charles William Altizer

 

Charles William Altizer, 79 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shelor Guy, Sr. & Juanita Ester Williams Altizer; granddaughter, Jennifer Kay Sheppard; and siblings, Bobby Altizer, Linda Gilmore, and Joann Via.

He is survived by his wife, Martha A. Altizer; sons, Gary Wayne Altizer (Dreama), William “Tommy” Altizer (Marcie), Sammy Lee Altizer (Alice) and Danny Lane Altizer (Lisa);  grandchildren, Amber, Jeremy, Sierra, Daniel, Jacob, Madison, Angel, Jaelyn, Lauren, Tyler, and Paris; great-grandchildren, Noah and Rory; and brothers, Shelor Guy Altizer, Jr. “Peanut” and Eddie Altizer.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024 with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Frankie Graham and Pastor Jerry Shepherd officiating. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the Willis Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for their care during this time.

Elizabeth Jane Haynes Gallimore Davis

 

Elizabeth Jane Haynes Gallimore Davis, 64, passed away in the comfort of her home in Edmond, Oklahoma on April 30, 2024. 

She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Davis; her children, Jason Gallimore and partner Mark Williams, Joseph Gallimore and wife Crystal Gallimore, Thornton Gallimore and wife Ana Gallimore, Steven Davis and wife Jennifer Davis, Paul Davis, James Davis, Kurt Davis and Kevin Davis. Also surviving are  her parents, Paul and Betty Haynes; and brothers, Paul Haynes, Dallas Haynes, Dwight Haynes and Luke Haynes. In addition to her surviving children, Jane was blessed with 10 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, Alan Gallimore; and sons, Chris Davis (surviving widow Katie Davis) and TJ Davis. 

Jane graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1978 and held a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Human Services, Marriage and Family, and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. From providing a loving home to her own children and many foster care children over the years, to maintaining a large roster of counseling clients, Jane was always passionate about improving the lives of those around her, especially children. Her passions throughout life centered around being the best mother she could be, along with a love for music, gardening, cooking, genealogy, reading and so much more.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Randy McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the funeral home.

A celebration of life potluck meal will be held at Floyd United Methodist Church fellowship hall immediately after the interment. 

Flowers are appreciated or donations can be made to CASA, a national organization for children's advocacy by visiting nationalcasagal.org.

Ramona Carol Thomas Turman

 

Ramona Carol Thomas Turman, 82, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 in Salem, VA. She was born in Greenbrier, West Virginia as the daughter of Floyd Milton Thomas & Alta Pearl Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Arlene Rosenbaum and Virgie Burleson; one brother, Rae Thomas; and her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Walter Lee & Addie Mae Turman.

Ramona graduated from Andrew Lewis High School where she then gained employment at Western Electric in downtown Roanoke. It was there that she met her loyal and loving husband Don and they celebrated 59 wonderful years in marriage together. She also worked as a stenographer and secretary. Mona was a fantastic cook, talented interior decorator, and had a passion for the music and memorabilia of Elvis Presley.

Mona was a devoted and loving wife to her surviving husband of 59 years, Donald Lee Turman; one daughter, Leigh Anne Foster; one granddaughter, Taylor Leigh-Scott Foster; and one niece, Beverly Russell.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sherry Haid

 

Sherry Haid, 81 of Willis, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 29, 2024 after a hard battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sherry was a loving and devoted mother. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. 

Sherry is survived by her three children, Thomas Haid, Ronald Haid and his wife Chanel, and Kellie Sousa and David Sousa whom faithfully watch over her to keep her safe during the day.  Sherry was a grandmother to six grandchildren, Tiffany Kirby and her husband Allen Lee Kirby, Aaron Haid and his wife Taylor Haid, Amber Fain, Stephanie Sousa, Devynn Haid, and Madison Haid. Sherry was also blessed to be a great grandmother, GiGi, to nine  beautiful great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Big Sand Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. She always said she never wanted people wearing black at her funeral, so only colorful outfits will do!