Sunday, August 30, 2020

Shirley Ann Nece


It is with profound sadness, we announce Shirley Ann Nece, age 82, gained her wings and entered Heaven’s gates to be with her Heavenly family on August 19, 2020.

She is survived by one daughter, Stacey K. Duke and her husband Robert, of San Antonio, TX.

She was born to the late H.P. and Margaret Jennings, April 16, 1938, in Marion, Virginia. Shirley grew up in Floyd, Virginia and graduated from Floyd High School in 1956. In 1960 she received a degree in Education from Radford College, focused in Health and Physical Education. In 1998, she came to San Antonio where she worked at SeaWorld for twenty years and enjoyed speaking with guests from around the country. Shirley enjoyed reading, crocheting and needlepoint. She loved to watch University of Alabama college football and San Antonio Spurs Basketball.

Shirley was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured and embraced every moment with her family. She especially loved and treasured her role as Nana to Damian, Devin, and Desmond. She was an active lady and enjoyed watching her grandsons in swimming and karate competitions.

Shirley will be laid to rest next to her mother in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg, Virginia, at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.gatheringus.com. 

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Frances Dulaney Grim

 

Frances Dulaney Grim, 90 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit L. Grim; parents, Fred W. & Thalia Horton Dulaney; brother, Bill Dulaney; and son-in-law, Bruce Mannon.

She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Andy L. & Gay Grim, Mark L. & Myra Grim; daughter & son-in-law, Anita & Charlie Smith; grandchildren, Amy Grim, Beth Grim, Aaron (Kim) Grim, Sarah (Aaron) Scyphers, Matthew (Vashti) Grim, Daniel (Morgan) Grim, Eli (Amber) Mannon, Adria (Bill) Dillon, Ethan (Bethany) Mannon; great-grandchildren, Dakota Cain, Jocelyn DeHart, Jake and Daylie Umbarger, Brandy, Peyton, and Kaine Grim, Isaac and Hannah Scyphers, Evelyn, Lewis, Ruth, Virginia, Gloria, Rochelle, Rylah, Charis, and Avery Grim, Lydia Mannon, Eva and Violet Dillon, and Ander Mannon; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Shirley Dulaney.

Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Ted Turner, Pastor Matthew Grim and Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 – 5 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Weather permitting, services will be held outside the church, so the family requests that you bring your own chair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 742, Floyd, VA 24091.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Fenton Darrah Quesenberry

 

Fenton Darrah Quesenberry, 93 of Indian Valley, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020.

He was born in Coalwood, WVA. He was the oldest of ten children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Custer and Stella Quesenberry; brother, Glennis Quesenberry; sisters, Maxine Jones, Paulita Quesenberry; beloved grandson, Tracy Darrah Bunn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Marshall Quesenberry; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne Holder and Donnie; special grandson, Brandon (Amber) Bunn; great grandson (his pride of joy), Levi Austin Bunn; great granddaughter, Jansen Darrah Bunn; special brother and wife, Chester (Janet) Quesenberry; sisters, Deloris Mills, Verta Owens, Vera Maude Quesenberry, Sandra (Ronnie) Holder, Dorcas (Myron) Sprinkle, several nieces and nephews.

Fenton was a member of the V.F.W. and was proud to have served his country in the US Army. He accepted Christ in 1947 and joined the Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church where he served as trustee, deacon, S.S. Teacher and Men’s Fellowship Leader. He loved his church and church family. He was happy when he was in the woods cutting timber and at the sawmill where he was a sawyer for many years.

A special Thank you to the staff at Skyline Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care.

Due to the Corona Virus there will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Kermit Quesenberry Cemetery with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gideon International. Checks may be made to Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church earmarked “Gideons” sent to, Helen Williams, 2317 Indian Valley Road, Willis, VA 24380.


Monday, August 17, 2020

Robert Judson Goddard


Robert Judson Goddard, 83 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020.  He was surrounded by his loving family who adored him.

He was born on April 4, 1937 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Helen Agnes Duffey and John Goddard.  

He was preceded by his beloved wife, Grace; his daughter, Arlene; and his mother and father. 

Robert (Pop pop) was a proud grandfather and loved all his grandchildren.  He worked many years as a painter and spent his later years living at the Pine Ridge apartments in Floyd where he made many friends. 

He is survived by his brother, Raymond; sisters, Carole and Helen; daughters, Kathleen, Charlene, Marcy, Carole, and Cathy; his sons, Michael, Henry, and Bobby; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. His granddaughter, Jennifer Hollandsworth (Scott), was a special granddaughter who spent her Saturdays taking him shopping and helping him with anything he needed. Ryan Maaser (Jessica) was so special to him he loved him dearly and thought of him like a son. Malinda Peters was his granddaughter who he loved dearly and who helped take care of him.  

Special thank you to Skyline Nursing and Rehab for taking such good care of our Pops they called him Pop pop and took care of him as if he was their own and he loved them very much. 


Dallas Leon Hubbard, Sr.

 



Dallas Leon Hubbard, Sr, 79, of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, August 15 after a lengthy series of illnesses. Dallas was born on April 2, 1941, and was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Ruby Hubbard; a grandson, Enoch Hubbard; and nephews, Scott and Lyndon Hylton; as well as special dogs, Prissy, Oreo and Cookie.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Margaret Harman Hubbard; sons, Dallas “Leon” Hubbard, Jr. (Annette) and Terry Harman Hubbard (Mariellen); and grandchildren, Jamie, Kyle, Caleb, Bethany, Ryan and Quinn Hubbard, who were his pride and joy; sister, Darlene Hylton; niece, Trina H. Minter (Steve); great-niece, Meredith; and numerous other great-nieces and great-nephews.

Dallas graduated from Willis High School in 1959 and began working in his father’s lumber company. Together they formed Hubbard Lumber Corporation. In 1991 he retired from working with timber and returned to his first love, which was farming and working with cattle.

He was a longtime member of Topeco Church of the Brethren having joined at age 14. He was a member/chairman of several committees. He was selected to be a deacon and served in that capacity until his illness prevented it. He enjoyed being the church “Candy Man.”

He was noted for his dry sense of humor, his love of laughter, and his generosity. When he heard of a need he was always willing to help. He had a heart for young people, and employed, mentored or otherwise encouraged several over the years who became like additional children or grandchildren to him.

Due to the current virus threat the family will be holding a private graveside service with Rev. Ted Turner and Rev. Mike Varner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Topeco Church of the Brethren, Camp Bethel (Fincastle, VA) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The family would like to thank all the caregivers who helped out over the past several years.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Richard "Rick" Dale Weeks

 

Richard “Rick” Dale Weeks, 65 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cline & Eula Weeks; brother, Gary “Charcoal” Weeks; and brother-in-law, Harden Davis.

He is survived by his daughter, Kelli Chaffin and husband Gary; grandson, Braden Chaffin; granddaughter, Emma Chaffin; brothers and sister, Roger Weeks & wife Diana, Linda Weeks Davis, and Larry Weeks and wife Janice; three nieces and three nephews; and special friend, Frank Keith.

A private graveside service will be held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Mack Darrell Montgomery, Sr.

 

Mack Darrell Montgomery, Sr., 58 of Willis, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin & Goldie Montgomery; and sister, Arlene M. Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Sheree Montgomery; children, Matthew Montgomery & wife Erin Yearout-Patton, AshleyLachell Young, Mack Montgomery, Jr., and Arlene Montgomery; grandson, Malachi Montgomery; brother & sister-in-law, Colen “Monte” & Alice Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF – Mid Atlantic Chapter), PO BOX 37920, Boone IA 50037-0920.


Thursday, August 6, 2020

Annie Belle Hale Goad Slaughter


Annie Belle Hale Goad Slaughter, 82 of Floyd, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 5, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Billy Goad and Waitman Slaughter; parents, Carlis Cebert & Algie Annie Conner Hale; son, Larry Goad; sister, Ollie Mae Trail; and brother, Ralph Hale.

Ann lived her life loving and caring for her four sons and living a Christ-like example before her family. She had many friends from her 34 years at Floyd Garment and 15 years at Skyline Nursing & Rehab. She was a friend to all and showed her Christian love to those she met.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Goad (Audrey), Ricky Goad (Kim), and William Goad (Connie); grandchildren, Frances Dalton (Vernon), Julie Winkey (Shannon), Shawn Shearing (Jodie), Dustin Shearing, Brianna Goad (Austin), and Jayden Goad; great-grandchildren, Emma, Lydia, Dawson, Zaine, and Elias; brothers, Edgar Hale (Vannie Sue), Carlis Hale, Larry Wayne Hale (Brenda); sister-in-law, Effie Montgomery (Cecil); several nieces & nephews; step-children, Lonnie Slaughter (Joyce), and Judy Young (Leon).

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charlie Spencer and Brother Mark Spencer officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurel Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.