Patricia Ann Geren

On May 11, 2016, Patricia Geren peacefully slipped away to join the spirits of love in eternity.  “Love of my life, Pat, Mom, Trish, Pooh-Bear, Trishie” leaves a world so blessed with her energy & joy; a world which will miss her happy smile eternally.

Thru fifty years of love, friendship, & marriage, her babies Shawn Kristian & Benjamin Ezra, her husband, Danny Kip, are left bereaved now and forever.

Patricia Ann (Gatwood) Geren, adored daughter to the late Robert D. & Marva J. Gatwood of southwest Michigan, leaves bereft as cherished friends all folks she ever met & loved; from Kalamazoo, Michigan to rural Floyd County, Virginia everyone loved Pat….4/16/1950-5/11/2016.  Pat would giggle when she heard the singing of the following lines from John Prine:

 “She hangs her clothes out on the line.

 They’re hanging there right next to mine.

 And if the wind should blow just right,

She could be in my arms tonight…”

Laurence Hale Wood

Laurence Hale Wood, 99, of Floyd, VA, passed away May 24, 2016 after a brief illness.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Brodie Wood.  He is survived by his daughter, Anne Wood, and son-in-law, Dr. Oisin McGuinness of New York City.
He graduated from Randolph-Macon Military Academy, and Randolph-Macon College. A veteran of World War II, he served in the US Army Air Corps.  He was an active member of many civic organizations in his beloved Floyd County, including the American Legion, the VFW, the Lion’s Club, the Masonic Lodge, and  the Rotary Club. He was a member and former deacon of Floyd Baptist Church.

Funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m, Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Floyd Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Hudgins officiating with interment in the Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, VA. with Full Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Family will receive friends 2pm -4pm and 6pm-8pm, Friday, May 27, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.  The family would like to especially thank his dear friend and caregiver Amy Stepp for her devotion and kindness.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of the civic organizations listed above of which he was a faithful member.

Jo Ellen Kegley Phipps

Jo Ellen Kegley Phipps passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Phipps and son Ronnie Phipps.  She is survived by son Bob (Shirley) Phipps, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodlawn, Virginia, with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating.

Laura Catherine Sowers

Laura Catherine Sowers, 87, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her parents Blaine G. And Elsie Hylton Dickerson Hungate;her husband, Luther A. Sowers; an infant sister,  Nancy Lee Hungate;  half- brother and wife E.J. and Lottie Bell Dickerson; a special niece,  Patricia Barton Osborne; two brothers-in-law, Elvin McPeak and Ralph Cannaday;   and her  beloved  cat of 13 years “Rusty”.

She joined the Brethren Church at an early age and was a member at Burks Fork Brethren Church, where she dearly loved her church family. She enjoyed gardening, reading and  Nascar  racing.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Ruth and husband Paul Barton of Martinsville, Annie Lee McPeak, Floyd, half- sister Vera Mae Cannaday, Floyd; Six nephews and three nieces.  Her lovable cat “Kasie”; special care givers, nephew, Edward Mabery ,  nieces,  Dianne Mabery Buckner and Sandra Dillon; special friend Dana  Howell.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Battle officiating with interment in the Topeco Cemetery.  Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2016 at the funeral home.

Ruby Dickerson Turman

Ruby Dickerson Turman, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. She was preceded  in death by her parents, Moten & Gracie Burnette Turman; siblings, Judy Clyde Dickerson, Oleida D. Marcum, Virginia D. Robertson, Margaret D. Hylton, GonzaLee D. Mitchell, Moten H. Dickerson, Jr., John Beryl Dickerson.

She is survived by her loving nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Evergreeen Memorial Park, 1307 Summit Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA. 24015.

Barbara Conner Hylton

Barbara Conner Hylton, 89, of Willis, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hylton (Grant), parents, Jesse and Naomi Hylton Conner and her sister, Eula C. Belcher.
Mrs Hylton worked at Mabry Mill up until the age of 80.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and was very fond of her little dog “Midnight”.  She loved people and enjoyed being around them.  She loved the outdoors and gardening as long as she was able.

She is survived by her daughters, Charlene Hylton of Meadows of Dan and her special friend Jimmie Tuggle, Juanita Boyd and husband James of Radford; grandson, James Leon Boyd, of Willis; brother, Lardis Conner of Woolwine.; sisters-in-law, Bertha Conner of Woolwine, Darlene Hylton of Meadows of Dan; brother-in-law, Vernon Belcher of Woolwine.; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and caregiver, Marie Lester of Alum Ridge.

Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. , Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Maberry Funeral Home with the Elder Edward Bowman officiating with interment in the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral service.