Brenda Sue Via

 

Brenda Sue Via, 70 of Floyd, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her son, Brian Board; sisters, Connie West and Kathy Otey; and parents, Jerome, Sr.  & Lille Otey.

She is survived by her husband, Walker Via; children, Latonya Pollard (Allen), Richard Board, Sandra Board; grandchildren, Mike Board (Amanda), Shawn Board (Danielle), Chris Board, Brianna Board, and Alex Pollard; great-grandchildren, Avery Board, Alicia Board, and Laila & Luka Board; brothers, Jerome Otey, Jr., Larry Otey; sister, Romona Ross-Barlow; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Charlie Henry Hall

 

Charlie Henry Hall, 85 of Radford, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 27, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born to the late Charlie G. & Christina Montgomery Hall.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita; sons, Willie, Anthony (Debbie), Calvin (Tami), and Randy; grandchildren, Kriston & Amanda, Hayden & Eden; several great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Geneva Phillips, Treva Bugg, Helen Flinchum, and Jurlene Simpkins; and a special companion and friend, “Tippy”.

A private graveside service will be held.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the special friends and those that helped during this time.

William Guthrie Carte

 

William Guthrie Carte, 81 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Lou Carte; daughter, Kathy Carte Whittaker; and parents, William & Juanita Carte.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Carte Dickerson; grandchildren, David Dickerson, Randall Dickerson, Katrina Glatt, Michael Sumler, and Chasity Sumler; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Carte; and sister, Betty Ann Hall.

A private interment will be held in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Irene Harris Marshall

 

Irene Harris Marshall, 99 formerly of Willis, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Quenton Milze Marshall; parents, Recy & Effie Harris; sisters, Geneva Maxwell and Marie Myers; and nephew, Michael Harris.

Irene was like a second mom to her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed spending time with them and taking them places. She was a dedicated member of the Rebekah Lodge #77, the Floyd Ladies Auxiliary P.M. #7, and the Homemaker’s Club as well as Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren and Topeco Church of the Brethren. She poured her heart into all that she did.

She is survived by her brother, Reecy Lenard Harris; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Varner and Pastor Ted Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Archie Dean Montgomery

 

Archie Dean Montgomery, 64 of Indian Valley, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee & Alverta Montgomery; brothers, Kenny, Junior and Roosevelt Montgomery; sisters; Virginia Albert, Annie Phillips, Darlene Sue Montgomery, Zula Montgomery and Lassie (Cindy) Montgomery.

He is survived by his brother & sisters-in-law, Charles Montgomery (Georgia Mae) and Marie Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.

As per Archie’s request, he was interred in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. 

Sylvia Ryman Waters

Sylvia Ryman Waters, 78 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Conway Waters, Jr.; son, James Conway “JC” Waters, III; and parents, Lewis & Elizabeth Showman Ryman.

Sylvia enjoyed spending time with family as well as traveling and volunteering. She also enjoyed flowers and yardwork.

She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Lori & Steve Summers and Melissa & Robert Spence; grandchildren, Josh Spence (Crystal), Aaron Summers (Meredith), Jeremiah Spence (Racheal), Adam Summers (Darla), Jacob Summers (Crystal), and Jonathan Spence; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Corben, Olivia, Owen, Mia and Lacey Spence and Palmer, Barrett, Julian, and Ainsley Summers; brother & sister-in-law, Cecil & Wilma Ryman; sister, Barbara Ryman; sisters-in-law, Sandra Weatherholtz (Shelton), Gwen Hinkle (Earl), and Kim Diehl (Dennis); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091.

Richard Leon Moran

 

Richard Leon Moran, 89 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Marie Bowman Moran; and his parents, Aubrey & Nannie DeHart Moran.

He is survived by his sons, Bobby Moran and Dale Moran; grandson, Patrick Moran (Morgan); great-grandson, Daniel Moran; sister, Alma Yearout; brother-in-law, Edwin Bowman (Ann); nieces, Amy Lee, Annette Yearout, Janice Yearout-Patton, and Rebecca Eggleston; and special friends, Maude Hunter-Sloan and Larry Perkins.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor James Cockram officiating. The family will receive friends from Noon – 1 p.m. prior to the service at the cemetery. 

Those wishing to pay their respects ahead of time may do so between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Lorna Dare Conner

Lorna Dare Conner, 91 of Meadows of Dan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Daniel Belcher and Arnold Conner; her parents, Rufus & Stella Mae Wood; siblings, Alden Wood, Claudine Belcher, and Joe Wood; and son-in-law, Buford Wood.

Lorna was a faithful member of Harris Chapel Church where she was the pianist until they could no longer have church inside. She had a strong Christian faith and desire to hear God’s word preached. She enjoyed tending to her chickens and her flower gardens.

She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Linda Fern Belcher; daughter, Rita Wood; grandchildren, Jodi Belcher, Jason Belcher, and Marcus (Alesa) Wood; great-grandchildren, Luke Hayes and Hannah and Kathryn Wood; brother & sister-in-law, Charles & Neleen Wood; and sister, Ruth Martin.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in the Jonathan Conner Cemetery with Pastor Marcus Wood officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the cemetery.

Wendell Winston Poff

 

Wendell Winston Poff, 79 of Copper Hill, died Friday, September 4, 2020.

Born in Copper Hill, VA, he is preceded in death by his parents, Wythe Alsem & Iris Floy Van Buskirk Poff; and his wife of 54 years, Lelia Frances Pochick Poff.

He is survived by his son, Wendell Kevin Poff and daughter-in-law, Cynthia V. Poff of Roanoke; daughters, Kimberly E. Poff of Copper Hill and Karen P. Wilson and son-in-law James E. Wilson of Check; grandson, Cody W. Carico of Salem; granddaughter, Ashley P. Krawchison and grandson-in-law, Michael Krawchison and two great-grandsons, Cason and Easton Krawchison of Bent Mountain; grandson, A. Jordan Poff of Roanoke; sisters & brothers-in-law, Margaret Poff Wimmer (Sid) of Olympia, WA, Phyllis Poff Marks (Jim) of Vinton, and Lynette Poff Harmon (Mike) of Ferrum; as well as many nieces and a nephew.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and his cremated remains will be interred at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill in a private graveside memorial service.

Loveline McGrady

 

Loveline McGrady, 82 of Indian Valley, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Columbus McGrady; parents, Howard & Gay Smith; and brother, Wayne Smith.

She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Carolyn & George Stein and Lois & William Dooley; grandchildren, Andrew (Katie) Passarelli and Jeremy Dooley; great-grandson, Caleb Passarelli; sisters, Wanda Phillips and Brenda Poff; several nieces and nephews; and many cherished neighbors and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating.

The family would like to thank the staff at Skyline Nursing & Rehab for their kindness and compassionate care of our mom during her last few years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery c/o Vera Hall, 2128 Macks Mountain Road, Indian Valley, VA 24105.

Neva Trail Ratliff

 

Neva Trail Ratliff, 102 of Floyd, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was born March 16, 1918 to William Harvey and Laura Turner Trail.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Worthland Ratliff; as well as 14 siblings: Odessa, Irma, Dorothy, Chester, Elsie, Anna, Eldridge, Izola, Virgil, Pauleda, Waneda, Marvin, Cluber, and Verna.

Surviving are sister-in-law, Marie Trail of Floyd; brother-in-law, Rev. Brown Radford of Daleville; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. Murray Agee and Rev. Bill Schoenman officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Those wishing to pay their respects may also do so on Friday, September 4, 2020 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home.

Special thanks are extended to caregiver Crystal Black and family for years of faithful care.

Harvie Harrison Reed

 

Harvie Harrison Reed, 70 of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2020, to his Eternal Home after a long battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Hubert H. & Velma W. Reed; brothers, Walter, Donald, and Major Reed; and a sister, Ines Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Amy K. Reed; his pride and joy son, Hubert Harrison Reed; brother, Denton Reed; sisters, Glada Luckadoo and Barbara (Dallas) Farmer; several nieces and nephews; a very special grand-dog, Daisy and two other fur babies Chip and Festus whom he loved all dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Pastor Dewayne Trout, Pastor Brian Turpin, and Pastor Dan Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Due to COVID-19, the family requests that you please wear your masks to the service.

Helen Marie Dickerson Howell

 

Helen Marie Dickerson Howell, 89 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Otis Howell and Edward Epperly; parents, Albert & Gladys Dickerson; siblings, Wayne, Albert Junior, Howard, Jim, and Lucille; and great-grandchildren, Austin and Amber Marshall.

She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Sandra & Calvin Shortt and Elizabeth & Terry Thompson; grandchildren, John Shortt, Paul Shortt (Perry), Jennifer Marshall (Dale), and Judy Bennett (Jeff); great-granchildren, Colton, Ava, Michael, Evan, and Ruby; and brothers, Russell Dickerson and Roger Dickerson.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sepetember 3, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hudgins officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shirley Ann Nece

It is with profound sadness, we announce Shirley Ann Nece, age 82, gained her wings and entered Heaven’s gates to be with her Heavenly family on August 19, 2020.

She is survived by one daughter, Stacey K. Duke and her husband Robert, of San Antonio, TX.

She was born to the late H.P. and Margaret Jennings, April 16, 1938, in Marion, Virginia. Shirley grew up in Floyd, Virginia and graduated from Floyd High School in 1956. In 1960 she received a degree in Education from Radford College, focused in Health and Physical Education. In 1998, she came to San Antonio where she worked at SeaWorld for twenty years and enjoyed speaking with guests from around the country. Shirley enjoyed reading, crocheting and needlepoint. She loved to watch University of Alabama college football and San Antonio Spurs Basketball.

Shirley was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured and embraced every moment with her family. She especially loved and treasured her role as Nana to Damian, Devin, and Desmond. She was an active lady and enjoyed watching her grandsons in swimming and karate competitions.

Shirley will be laid to rest next to her mother in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg, Virginia, at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.gatheringus.com. 

Frances Dulaney Grim

 

Frances Dulaney Grim, 90 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit L. Grim; parents, Fred W. & Thalia Horton Dulaney; brother, Bill Dulaney; and son-in-law, Bruce Mannon.

She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Andy L. & Gay Grim, Mark L. & Myra Grim; daughter & son-in-law, Anita & Charlie Smith; grandchildren, Amy Grim, Beth Grim, Aaron (Kim) Grim, Sarah (Aaron) Scyphers, Matthew (Vashti) Grim, Daniel (Morgan) Grim, Eli (Amber) Mannon, Adria (Bill) Dillon, Ethan (Bethany) Mannon; great-grandchildren, Dakota Cain, Jocelyn DeHart, Jake and Daylie Umbarger, Brandy, Peyton, and Kaine Grim, Isaac and Hannah Scyphers, Evelyn, Lewis, Ruth, Virginia, Gloria, Rochelle, Rylah, Charis, and Avery Grim, Lydia Mannon, Eva and Violet Dillon, and Ander Mannon; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Shirley Dulaney.

Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Ted Turner, Pastor Matthew Grim and Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 – 5 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Weather permitting, services will be held outside the church, so the family requests that you bring your own chair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 742, Floyd, VA 24091.

Fenton Darrah Quesenberry

 

Fenton Darrah Quesenberry, 93 of Indian Valley, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020.

He was born in Coalwood, WVA. He was the oldest of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Custer and Stella Quesenberry; brother, Glennis Quesenberry; sisters, Maxine Jones, Paulita Quesenberry; beloved grandson, Tracy Darrah Bunn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Marshall Quesenberry; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne Holder and Donnie; special grandson, Brandon (Amber) Bunn; great grandson (his pride of joy), Levi Austin Bunn; great granddaughter, Jansen Darrah Bunn; special brother and wife, Chester (Janet) Quesenberry; sisters, Deloris Mills, Verta Owens, Vera Maude Quesenberry, Sandra (Ronnie) Holder, Dorcas (Myron) Sprinkle, several nieces and nephews.

Fenton was a member of the V.F.W. and was proud to have served his country in the US Army. He accepted Christ in 1947 and joined the Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church where he served as trustee, deacon, S.S. Teacher and Men’s Fellowship Leader. He loved his church and church family. He was happy when he was in the woods cutting timber and at the sawmill where he was a sawyer for many years.

A special Thank you to the staff at Skyline Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care.

Due to the Corona Virus there will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Kermit Quesenberry Cemetery with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gideon International. Checks may be made to Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church earmarked “Gideons” sent to, Helen Williams, 2317 Indian Valley Road, Willis, VA 24380.

Robert Judson Goddard

Robert Judson Goddard, 83 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020.  He was surrounded by his loving family who adored him.

He was born on April 4, 1937 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Helen Agnes Duffey and John Goddard.  

He was preceded by his beloved wife, Grace; his daughter, Arlene; and his mother and father. 

Robert (Pop pop) was a proud grandfather and loved all his grandchildren.  He worked many years as a painter and spent his later years living at the Pine Ridge apartments in Floyd where he made many friends. 

He is survived by his brother, Raymond; sisters, Carole and Helen; daughters, Kathleen, Charlene, Marcy, Carole, and Cathy; his sons, Michael, Henry, and Bobby; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. His granddaughter, Jennifer Hollandsworth (Scott), was a special granddaughter who spent her Saturdays taking him shopping and helping him with anything he needed. Ryan Maaser (Jessica) was so special to him he loved him dearly and thought of him like a son. Malinda Peters was his granddaughter who he loved dearly and who helped take care of him.  

Special thank you to Skyline Nursing and Rehab for taking such good care of our Pops they called him Pop pop and took care of him as if he was their own and he loved them very much. 

Dallas Leon Hubbard, Sr.

 

Dallas Leon Hubbard, Sr, 79, of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, August 15 after a lengthy series of illnesses. Dallas was born on April 2, 1941, and was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Ruby Hubbard; a grandson, Enoch Hubbard; and nephews, Scott and Lyndon Hylton; as well as special dogs, Prissy, Oreo and Cookie.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Margaret Harman Hubbard; sons, Dallas “Leon” Hubbard, Jr. (Annette) and Terry Harman Hubbard (Mariellen); and grandchildren, Jamie, Kyle, Caleb, Bethany, Ryan and Quinn Hubbard, who were his pride and joy; sister, Darlene Hylton; niece, Trina H. Minter (Steve); great-niece, Meredith; and numerous other great-nieces and great-nephews.

Dallas graduated from Willis High School in 1959 and began working in his father’s lumber company. Together they formed Hubbard Lumber Corporation. In 1991 he retired from working with timber and returned to his first love, which was farming and working with cattle.

He was a longtime member of Topeco Church of the Brethren having joined at age 14. He was a member/chairman of several committees. He was selected to be a deacon and served in that capacity until his illness prevented it. He enjoyed being the church “Candy Man.”

He was noted for his dry sense of humor, his love of laughter, and his generosity. When he heard of a need he was always willing to help. He had a heart for young people, and employed, mentored or otherwise encouraged several over the years who became like additional children or grandchildren to him.

Due to the current virus threat the family will be holding a private graveside service with Rev. Ted Turner and Rev. Mike Varner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Topeco Church of the Brethren, Camp Bethel (Fincastle, VA) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The family would like to thank all the caregivers who helped out over the past several years.

Richard "Rick" Dale Weeks

 

Richard “Rick” Dale Weeks, 65 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cline & Eula Weeks; brother, Gary “Charcoal” Weeks; and brother-in-law, Harden Davis.

He is survived by his daughter, Kelli Chaffin and husband Gary; grandson, Braden Chaffin; granddaughter, Emma Chaffin; brothers and sister, Roger Weeks & wife Diana, Linda Weeks Davis, and Larry Weeks and wife Janice; three nieces and three nephews; and special friend, Frank Keith.

A private graveside service will be held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Mack Darrell Montgomery, Sr.

 

Mack Darrell Montgomery, Sr., 58 of Willis, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin & Goldie Montgomery; and sister, Arlene M. Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Sheree Montgomery; children, Matthew Montgomery & wife Erin Yearout-Patton, AshleyLachell Young, Mack Montgomery, Jr., and Arlene Montgomery; grandson, Malachi Montgomery; brother & sister-in-law, Colen “Monte” & Alice Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF – Mid Atlantic Chapter), PO BOX 37920, Boone IA 50037-0920.