Maxine Simpkins Hollandsworth

Maxine Simpkins Hollandsworth, 78, of Willis, passed away February 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Ross Hollandsworth.   She was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her son; Danny Hollandsworth of Christiansburg. Daughters; Pamela H. Pettry (Mike) of Christiansburg, Patricia G. Hollandsworth (Rick) of Willis. Granddaughter; Crystal M. Pettry of Christiansburg, Brothers and sisters-in-laws; Rollie B. Simpkins (Ruby) of Willis, Maurice Simpkins (Christine) of Floyd.  Sisters and brothers-in-law; Irene Duncan (Kirby) of Willis, Betty Duncan (David) of Willis, Diane Bishop (Gene) of Willis. Aunt; Winnie Meredith of Christiansburg. Uncle; Ted Phillips of Hillsville. Sisters-In-Law; Treva Cannaday of Martinsville and Gloria Hollandsworth of Roanoke. Brother-In-Law; Bill Bryson of Christiansburg.  Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.   

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Thomas Pegram and Pastor Kenneth Poston officiating.  Interment will be in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6pm-8pm, Friday, February 13, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home.  

Sylvia J. Turpin

Sylvia J. Turpin, 85, of Floyd, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was a very wonderful, caring and loving person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Sylvia was born October 1, 1929. She was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Allie Montgomery, and eight of her siblings, Ernie Montgomery, Billy Montgomery, Carlos Montgomery, Willie Montgomery, Bessie Huff, Rosie Phillips, Lorraine Janney, and Ivory Combs.

Family members remaining to cherish her memory includes: her husband of 68 years, Hubert Clifford Turpin; a brother, Dorsey Montgomery; a sister, Lucille Gallimore; four children, Larry H. Turpin and wife Martha of Floyd, Frankie “Wendell” Turpin of Floyd, Jimmy L. Turpin of Christiansburg, and Carolyn “Loretta” McMillan and husband George of Roanoke; Grandchildren, Sylvia Atkins(Scotty), Susan Cook(Danny), Cindy Beckner(Greg), Frankie Turpin, Tina Bradshaw, Michael & Todd McMillan; Great-Grandchildren, Austin Turpin, Haley Atkins, Ashlyn Wilson, Selena Beckner, Skyler Beckner, Cameron Beckner, Evan Atkins, Zachary Turpin, Harley Bradshaw, Dakota Bradshaw, Anthony Bradshaw.

Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, VA. with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Friends and family may visit earlier that day between 3pm and 4pm. Burial will follow at Captain George’s Cemetery in Indian Valley, Floyd, VA.

Irene Vaugh Harris

Irene Vaughn Harris, 95, of Floyd, went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 6, 2015.  She was born September 17, 1919 in Willis, VA., To Sol J. and Dora Harman Vaughn.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Junior M. “Pete” Harris; son, Carl Edward Harris; sisters, Vada Hylton and Husband Unice and her twin sister Pauline “Polly” Childress and husband Brian; brothers Garver, Harman and Leroy Vaughn.

She is survived by daughter Janet Elree Slusher and mate Howard Meredith;  son Maurice Glen Harris and wife Linda; grandchildren, Sherry Yopp, Lora Mullins and husband Brad, Jason Slusher and wife Tonya and Scott Harris; great-grandchildren, Conner Cox, Chevy Cox, Acacia Freeman, Tala Maya  Freeman, Rhiannon Mullins, Joshua Slusher, Matthew Slusher, and Alyssa Harris. Also several sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

In her earlier years she operated Harris Grocery in the Buffalo Mt. area and later she worked in the apparel factory’s in Floyd, for many years.

Miss Irene, as she was known by many, never met a stranger and befriended all.  She was known around the country and Floyd County for her music playing.  She taught herself to play guitar and harmonica at the same time, at a very young age.  She also could play mandolin, autoharp, and piano.  Musicians from far and near came to her store on Friday and Saturday nights to jam and play with her in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  When the Cockram’s Store (now Floyd Country Store) started having music jams, she felt right at home playing there as she did in her store in the Buffalo Mt. area.

From the Country Store in Floyd, she would welcome and host musicians and friends alike to her home in town.  Some were nationally known such as Ronni Stoneman (the ironing board lady on Hee-Haw) from Nashville, Tennessee, the wife of legendary Charlie Waller and The Country Gentlemen band.

She was loved dearly by her family and a multitude of friends.  She loved her Lord and Savior and took her children, along with her husband, to the rock churches built by the Rev. Bob Childress.  Her twin sisters husband, Rev Brain Childress preached and sometimes she would go to as many as three or four different churches in one Sunday.

Her loving smiles and hugs will be missed dearly by her family and friends but Heaven will be gaining a new musician to the Angel band.

Funeral services will be held 2pm Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home with  Rev. S.G. Bolt and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.   Interment will be at Jacksonville Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5pm-7pm  Saturday, February 7, 2015. 

Nellie Mae Boone Argabright

Nellie Mae Boone Argabright, 88, of Radford, formerly of Floyd, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday January 28, 2015.

She will forever be remembered in our hearts.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose C. and Kent Boone Sr.; her husband, Charlie Argabright; two sons, Joseph Argabright and Mark Argabright; brothers, Bobby, K.B., Quentin & John Boone.  

She is survived by her Sister, Patricia Lovern; Son & Daughter-In-Law, Ben Argabright(Sylvia); Daughters & Sons-In-Law, Irene(Mike)Ross, Charlotte Argabright(Roger Lampey), Lola(Joey) Lyons . Grandchildren,Joyce, Little Charlie, Jessica, Anita, Dale, Tina Mae, Stacey, Little Joey; Great-Grandchildren, Blayzz, Simeon, Dillon, Alyssa, Alexis, Priscilla, Tiffany, Juanito, Sarah, Alicia; 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Sisters-In-Law, Evelyn Bond,  Roberta Hurst; Brother-In-Law, Wilton  Argabright.  Also her Church Family, numerous nieces and nephews and cherished friends.    

Funeral services will be held 1p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2015 at The Little White Church with Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. The interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5p.m. to 8p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home.

Shirley Keith Duncan

Shirley Keith Duncan,79, of Floyd Virginia, went to join her beloved husband of 60 years, Ralph Duncan, in heaven on this 19th day of January 2015.

Shirley is remembered by all for being a wonderful, dedicated and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  She loved her family whole-heartedly and spent many wonderful years being by their side and thoroughly enjoyed her great-grandchildren during her last years on this earth.  

Even though she will be sadly missed, we know that Shirley went to join the Lord, her saviour, and her loved ones who have passed on before her.

She is survived by Sons & Daughters-In-Law;  Steven W. & Joyce Duncan, Eugene G. & Angelia Duncan, Glen N. & Susan Duncan, Brian A. Duncan; Grandchildren Heather & Stephen Higgs, Travis & Crystal Duncan, Shawn & Amanda Duncan, Shane Duncan, Brandon Duncan, Sarah Williams, Jessie Brockmeyer ; great-grandchildren, Dustin Higgs, Stephanie Higgs, Dominick Higgs, Hunter Higgs, Caitlyn Higgs, Carlee Dell Duncan, Gracie Mae Duncan, Luke  Duncan, Maggie Dalton, Grayson Brockmeyer, Brigham Brockmeyer, Troy Everett Duncan; Sisters; Iva Tolbert, Edna Weddle, Peggy Bishop; Brother; James Keith & wife  Doreda. Sisters-In-Law; Glendola Duncan and Barbara Duncan.  Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at the Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Mike Battle, Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Mike Varner officiating. The interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5p.m.-8p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Bethel, 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090

Minnie Ethelene Moles Webb

Minnie Ethelene Moles Webb, 92, of Floyd, passed away January 16, 2015.  She was born in Floyd county to Henderson and Odessa Sutphin Moles, growing up in the Conner Grove area of Floyd.   She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.  She worked many years at Mabry Mill.

She is survived by Son & Daughter-In-Law, William Eugene and Linda Sue Webb.  Daughter & Friend, Debora Kay Keith & Tim Long.  Sisters; Hazel West and Hula Nester.  Grandchildren; Terry (Charlie) Webb, Sherry (Dale) Slaughter, Melissa(Chad)Mills, Justin Keith(Catherine Hester).  Great-Grandchildren; Bailey Mills, Kenzie Mills, Jaxon Mills, Haley Slaughter, and Duncan Slaughter.Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, January 19, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Cox Officiating.  Interment to follow at Harris Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Monday prior to funeral.

Carl "Anthony" Hixon

Carl “Anthony” Hixon, 45, of Floyd, passed away January 17, 2015.   He was loved by family and friends alike and his memory will be cherished by those who knew and loved him.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Angela Louise Howell Hixon; daughters, Katelyn Hixon and Magen Farmer; Grandchild, Damian Farmer; Sisters, Anna  Snavely, Carolyn (Michael) Phillips, and Debbie Harvey.
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Big Sand Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Ashby officiating.

Lassie (Cindy) Loveline Montgomery

Lassie (Cindy) Loveline Montgomery, 56, of Floyd, formerly of Indian Valley, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee & Alverta Montgomery; Brothers, Kenny, Junior and Roosevelt Montgomery.  Sisters; Virginia Albert, Annie Phillips, Darlene Sue Montgomery and Zula Montgomery.

Cindy has been loved and cherished by many and will forever remain in our hearts.

She is survived by Brothers; Charles Montgomery and Archie Montgomery. Special nieces; Lisa Week(Wicky)

and Dawn DeJesus. Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday January 18, 2015 at Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. The interment will follow at the Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Saturday January 17, 2015 at the funeral home.