Pete Williams

Pete Williams, 84 of Floyd, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA.  He was predeceased by his parents, Ida Fisher & Payton H. Williams; son, Stephen.

Pete is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Yearout Williams; his sister Deane Harris; his children, Mike, Mark & Debbie, Scott & Lisa; and his grandchildren, Stephanie, Steve, Brian, Jennifer, Rob.

A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Floyd United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Johnson and Pastor Richard Harmon officiating.  The family will receive friends from Noon to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.  Burial will be private. Maberry Funeral Home is servicing the family.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Floyd United Methodist Church, 417 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091

Chester Marshall

Chester Marshall, 79 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eners Harvey and Mattie Lillian Huff Marshall; sister, Loucille Jones; infant brother, Arnold Wayne Marshall.

He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde Marshall, Charles Marshall (Margaret), Clinton Marshall (Jean); sisters, Muriel Ratcliff, Lillian Gillespie; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Maberry Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry officiating. The interment will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery with full Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.   

Jack Thompson

Jack Wayne Thompson, 90, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Van and Iva Ora Thompson; brother, Hillard Thompson. 

Jack was most proud of taking care of his mother and father.  He was a good neighbor and friend, gladly lending a hand to young and old throughout his life. Jack will be remembered most for a smile on his face and never meeting a stranger.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie R. Thompson; son, Larry Thompson (Beverly); daughter, Brenda Lucas (Ted); grandchildren, Stephanie Thompson (David), Christopher Thompson (Sylvia); great-grandchildren, Izabel Thompson; step great-grandchildren, Richard Brower, Samantha Brower (Andrew); step great-great grandchildren, Karmella Puller, Scarlett Putnam; several nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Maberry Funeral Home with Rev. Murray Agee officiating with interment in the Thompson Family Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 11 to 12  prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Paynes Creek Baptist Church c/o Karen Link, 610 Kelleys Drive, Floyd, VA. 24091 or Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA. 24091.