Ina Christine Martin

Ina Christine Martin, 80 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Covy Melvin and Elverna Mamie Harris Sowers; sister, Melva Stuphin.

She is survived by her husband, Owen Roscoe Martin; daughters and son-in-law; Ina Whitlock (Roy), Patsy Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Martin (Brenda); brother, Roy Sowers; grandchildren, Jerry Whitlock, Tabitha Whitlock (Chris), Gina Turner, Shane Martin, Owen Martin, Wayne Martin; great grandchildren, Tegan Alexis Whitlock, Blandeon Dean, Juliet Grace Vest, Desiree Whitlock, Cheyenne Whitlock, C.J. Whitlock, Alayna Martin, Zayden Martin.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wesley Conner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service.

Donald H. Semones

Donald H. Semones, 84 of Salem and formerly of Floyd County, went to be with his wife after a hard fought battle with several chronic illnesses on the morning of July 16, 2020.

Don served his country during the Korean War in the Navy and got to travel the world. He came home, met the love of his life and was married on February 15, 1958.

Don is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Hallie; one daughter, Kathy Dawn; and his parents, one brother, and one sister.

Left to mourn his loss are daughters, Vicki Mabery and Kathy M. (George) Bell, of Salem; one grandson, Jake (Maria) Mabery; and one brother, Curtis Semones.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Topeco Cemetery with Pastor Howard Nester officiating.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.

Mary Spence Turman

Mary Spence Turman, 78 of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Fred & Wetah Snow Spence; siblings, Charles Benny Spence and Lula Mae Boyd; and nephew, Ricky Spence.

She is survived by her husband, Walter J. Turman; sons, Kenneth Turman and Donnie Turman; grandchildren, Josh Graham, Jacob Turman, Kendra Turman, and Justin Turman; great-grandchildren, Preston, Maddie, Hunter, and Caleb; sister & brother-in-law, Martha & Charles “Billy” Altizer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ted Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Serafina Mackian

Serafina Mackian, 83, died on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Floyd, Virginia. Born in Bosnia on September 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Rose & Ivan Kajic. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 10 years, Gerald “Paddy” Mackian. 

She is survived by one son, Tony Mackian; three daughters, Eli Velickovic & husband Bora, Bozana Young & husband Robert, and Emily Pucelj; seven grandchildren, Ivan and Sergio Velickovic, Milan and Adriana Pucelj, Samuel and Sara Mackian, and Alessandra Young; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by former son-in-law, Edvard Pucelj and former daughter-in-law, Cheryl Mackian.

Serafina established her faith early on in life. She held her faith dear to her heart and passed down through the generations, to her children and grandchildren. She was known for supporting her family through prayer. Her children say her firm Catholic beliefs helped shape them into the people they are today. When asked to describe Serafina, her children said she was the definition of strength, a constant in this ever changing world. 

She has always provided comfort in times of need. Regardless of what was going on around them, she played her role as mother. Her children say they always had her providing them love and security in time of need.

Serafina spent most of her life living in Eastern Europe providing for her family. She moved to America when she was 49. On top of being a loving mother,she was the kindest grandmother. Her grandchildren say they will miss her Serbian mac and cheese and her famous bread.  Those who were closest to her, refer to her as “Baba,” Serbian for grandmother.

Serbian was Serafina’s predominant language, as she spoke very little English. Her family says for a woman who didn’t speak English, she made America feel like home. Her caring nature and passionate heart will be truly missed. The family she leaves behind says she brought out the goodness in the world and gave them strength to face difficult situations and overcome them. 

A private graveside service consisting of family will be held in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Serafina will truly be missed, but her family is glad she is finally at peace in the arms of her loving Savior.

Warren Taylor Williams

Warren Taylor Williams, 67 of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie & Estelle Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Diane Williams; son & daughter-in-law, Brad & April Williams; daughter & son-in-law, Karla & Wesley Smith; grandchildren, Austin & Matthew Williams, and Kylie & Seth Smith.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the St. Matthews Cemetery with Rev. Randy Key officiating.

Nelderee Reynolds

Nelderee Reynolds, 78 of Willis, passed away on July 2, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Bud & Tillie Moles Spence. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Reynolds; sister, Belva George; and brothers, Milton, Allen, Maurice, Naven, Trenton, and Nelson Spence. 

She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Lorie & John Bolt, Penny & Michael Bolt; grandsons, Andrew, Dereck, and Matthew Bolt; great-granddaughter, Alice Bolt; step great-granddaughter, Klair Davis; sister, Corina Dougill; step-grandson and family, Mickey (Marcia) Bolt and Sierra, Samantha, and Adam; and her special family, DJ, Heather, Avery, Emery, and Marly Chaffin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Lewis-Gale Medical Center Surgical ICU for their dedicated care.