Janet Higgs Harman

Janet Faye Higgs Harman, 63 of Willis, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her brother, Roger Higgs; father, Edward Higgs; and brother-in-law, Dale Wade.

Janet loved everyone. She put everyone else first and was thoughtful and always thankful. She had a special bubbly personality.

She is survived by her husband, Maurice Harman; son, Eric Harman; mother, Mary Moran Higgs; sisters, Dana Higgs Kitchens (Bob), Dona Higgs Hall (Chuck), Shirley Higgs Wade; nieces and nephews, Stacey, Avery, Jordon, Austin, Seth, and Jessica; great-nephew, Eli; and extended family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. prior to the service.

Phyllis Ora Fleming Keith

Phyllis Ora Fleming Keith, 81 of Willis, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, H.E. Keith, III; and grandson, Wil F. Whitsett.

She was a wonderful mother and loved her children and grandchildren very much.

She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Linda & Kevin Vaughan; sons & daughter-in-law, Glenn & Valerie Whitsett, William Whitsett; step-children, Michael & Sharon Keith, Carol & Michael Poff, Patricia & Johnnie Carter; brothers, Richard Fleming, Keith Fleming; sister, Marlyn Haynes; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service will be held on at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Willis Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating.

Kenny Joe Salmons

Kenny Joe Salmons, 48 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Roger Salmons.

He was mechanically inclined, sweet, and very mannerly from working at Farmers Supply, doing state inspections, and working on mufflers until becoming disabled. He enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels.

He is survived by his mother, Juanita Turpin Salmons; sons, Matthew Alan Salmons and Kody James Salmons; and numerous aunts and uncles, including one special Uncle, Buddy Turpin, who he took shopping once a week.

Graveside Service will be held on at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Duncan Chapel Community Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.

Willie Dennis "Bill" Coleman

Willie Dennis “Bill” Coleman, 94 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Buchanan Coleman; second wife, Arva Conner Coleman; three sons, Ronald Douglas Coleman, Billy Wayne Coleman, and Denny Ferl Coleman; his parents; five brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild.

He proudly worked for VDOT for 40 years in Vansant, VA. He enjoyed hunting, was a member of the Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church in Leemaster, VA, and loved and enjoyed his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Rose Coleman; daughters-in-law, Donna Coleman and Susan Coleman; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; brother, Trinkle Coleman (Myrtle Coleman) of Fincastle, VA; sister, Rose Jones of Hamilton, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held on at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Elder Earl Dean Yates and Elder Travis Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Fire Department, PO Box 33, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, PO Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091.