Clarence Hale Huff

Clarence Hale Huff, 72 of Indian Valley, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Argel & Bessie Huff; and sisters, Connie Goad and Ricky Huff.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Phillips Huff; son, Bradley Clarence Huff (Teresa); daughter, JoCinda Phillips (David); grandchildren, Cole Phillips, Torie Huff (Josh), Felicia Huff, Dillon Huff, Blaine Phillips, Addison Fegley, and Ethan Fegley; step-granddaughter, Tiffany Moore (Joey); great-grandchildren, Weslyn, Declan, Aiden, Aubrey, Angelica, and Isaiah; sisters & brothers, Juanita Quesenberry (Reidell), Katherine Marshall (Kim), Dewey Huff (Rosa), James Huff, Roger Huff (Betty), and Ruby Simpkins (Rollie); numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Abigail.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Rev. James Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Caswell P. Kidd Montgomery Memorial Cemetery with Military Rites by the Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Roger Shortt

Roger Shortt, 94 years old, departed this life on May 13, 2019.  Roger was born in Floyd, Virginia, on January 7, 1925, to Amos Benjamin and Callie Barton Shortt.  Predeceasing him were his parents, his son Roger Ward Shortt, and his brothers and sisters-in-law Wilson and Ola Shortt, Ward Shortt, Jack and Madeline Shortt, and Diamond Shortt. 

He is survived by his wife of 70 years Margie Sweeney Shortt, sons and daughters-in-law Richard and Betsy Shortt of Bowling Green, Virginia, James and Stephanie Shortt of Floyd, Virginia, and daughter and son-in-law Ann-Margaret Shortt and George Slusher of Floyd, Virginia.  Also surviving are grandchildren and spouses Scott and Theresa Shortt, David Shortt, Samuel and Lindsay Shortt, Jonathan Shortt, Jameson Shortt, Reuben Slusher and Daisy Slusher, and great grandchildren  Addison, Jozef and Atlee.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Sylvia P. Shortt and many nieces and nephews.

Roger was a 1943 graduate of Floyd High School and served in the U. S. Army Combat Engineers Division from 1943 to 1946 in England, Germany, and France.  He was employed by General Electric for 30 years and was a member of Little River Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Superintendent of Sunday School.  Roger leaves behind many cherished memories for those who loved him in the Roger Road community, Little River Baptist Church membership, the Floyd VFW and the American Legion.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Little River Baptist Church with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Bradley Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854, American Legion Post #127, and the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Iva Moles Gardner

Iva Moles Gardner, 80 of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bethlehem & Lucy Moles; son, Ronnie Gardner; and brothers & sisters, Marvin Moles, Sr., Harris Moles, Laura Moles Linkous, Mae Moles Page, and Lois Moles Edmonds.

She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Michael L. & Paulette Gardner; grandchildren, David Gardner, Philip Gardner & wife Heather; great-grandchildren, Leora Gardner, Sawyer Gardner; brother & sisters, Neva Eversole, Nelcie Compton, Clyde Moles & wife Marsha, Shasta Sue Moles, Frances Worrell, and Beth Moles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Bentley officiating. Interment will follow in the Bishop Gardner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Bruce O'neil Eanes

Bruce O’neil Eanes, 60 of Check, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie Gordon & Iva Gladys Eanes; and brother, Earsel Garland Eanes.

He is survived by his wife, Dreama McNeill Eanes; son & daughter-in-law, Bradley & Jennifer Eanes; daughter & son-in-law, Angela & Tyler Boyd; granddaughter, Adriana Boyd; brothers & sisters-in-law, Gerald & Rita Eanes and Darrell & Lisa Eanes; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Herman Lester (Les) Blevins

Herman Lester (Les) Blevins, 99 of Floyd, formerly of Appalachia, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Banner Blevins; parents, Samuel J. & Parthena Blevins; two sisters, Eula Blevins and Lola Farmer; and granddaughter, Danielle Scott.

He is survived by his son, Terry C. Blevins (Joyce) of Floyd, VA; daughter, Connie McAfee (Steve) of Cincinnati, OH; three grandsons, Kevin Blevins (Stephanie) of Floyd, VA, Daniel Blevins (Amanda) of Afton, VA, and Andrew McAfee (Emily) of Cincinnati, OH; three great-granddaughters, Larah, Dezi, and Sabrie Blevins of Floyd, VA.

He was a WWII Veteran and served with the 4^th Armored Division in Europe and received a Purple Heart. He was a Life Member of the Masons Lodge 229 in Appalachia, VA, the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and the Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784, Floyd, VA.

He worked for the Interstate Railroad for 12 years as a Boilermaker. He was a member of the UMWA for 66 years and retired from Westmoreland Coal Company having worked in maintenance.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 in the Glencoe Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, VA with Rev. Robert McLavey officiating and Military Rites by the Army National Guard and the local VFW. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity or church of your choice.