Thursday, April 29, 2021

Bobby Lee Phillips

 


Bobby Lee Phillips, 80 of Indian Valley, passed away on April 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Freeman & Edna Phillips; and brother-in-law, Clarence Huff.

He is survived by his loving son and caregiver, Steven Phillips; granddaughter who he adored, Alexandria Caitlin Phillips; and sisters & brothers-in-law, Irene & Junior Moore, Reda & Wayne Quesenberry, and Judith Huff.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in the Kidd Montgomery Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Poston officiating.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are recommended when attending outdoor services.

Monday, April 26, 2021

Howard Dennis Keith


Howard Dennis Keith, 70 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Delphina Alderman Keith.

Howard served in the Marine Corps, coached sandlot football, and was Santa Claus for many years in the Floyd Christmas Parade.

He is survived by brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Susan Keith; sister, Lisa Keith; niece, Amanda Keith; nephew, Albert (Sarah) Keith; great-nieces, Serena & Miya Keith; and great-nephew, Maximus Keith.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd VFW Post 7854 or American Legion Post 127 c/o Rick Syx, PO Box 664, Floyd, VA 24091 (checks to American Legion Post 127).

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are required when attending services in the Maberry Funeral Home facilities.

Friday, April 23, 2021

Andrew B. Boyd

 

Andrew B. Boyd, 52 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his fathers, Arthur B. Boyd and Carlile Harris; brother, James Randall Boyd; and special friend, Teresa Moreland.

He is survived by his mother, Ronda D. Harris; brother & sister-in-law, John Boyd & Linda Oliver; nephew, Nate Boyd; niece, Hannah Boyd; six uncles; two aunts; and numerous extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 in the Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are required when attending services in the Maberry Funeral Home facilities.


Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Claris Whorley Webb

 

Claris Whorley Webb, 78 of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Shirley Webb; sons, Anthony Whorley and Alonzo Webb; parents, Gratton & Virginia Paige Whorley; and one sister and eight brothers.

She is survived by her children, Claris Whorley, Alvin (Diana) Whorley, Lenora (Owen) Paige, Alphonzo (Sheila) Webb, Theresa (Gary) Levesy, and Susan (Antwyne) Calloway; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren; brother, Allen (Hazel) Whorley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wallis Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Webb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for the love and care of Claris.


Thursday, April 8, 2021

Geneva Wood Belcher

 

Geneva Wood Belcher, finished her race on April 7 and now rests in victory with her Lord Jesus Christ. Preceding her in death are her husband of 59 years, Carl Isaac Belcher; son-in-law, Ricky Lane Boyd; parents, Arthur and Elree Hancock Wood; and sister, Ardena Wood Pratt.

She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Boyd; sons, Alan and wife Lisa Agee Belcher and David and wife Lee Ann Smith Belcher; sister, Gertrude Wood Vipperman; and brother, Dwight and wife, Sarah Terry Wood. She is also survived by six loving grandchildren, Amy Boyd, Lori Boyd Phillips, Arthur Boyd, Malory Belcher, Isaac Belcher and Brenna Belcher. The twinkle in her eye for the later years of her life are three great-grandchildren, Aiden Boyd, Jonathan Phillips and Emily Phillips. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and their children who adored their sweet “Auntie Gee”.

Born in a hollow atop Rock Castle Gorge, Geneva learned life-values from hard working parents and maintained the work ethic throughout her life. She graduated Valedictorian from Floyd County High School in 1958. She held various private and public positions over her professional career which ended with the rewarding assignment of being the Administrator for the Lions Club of Virginia.

Geneva never allowed her career to interfere with her priority of being a loving wife and mother. She fashioned a wholesome and happy home for her family and always prioritized a commitment to the Bible, the Church and our Savior. She joined Slate Mountain Presbyterian church as a charter member in 1950. Geneva had great appreciation for music and was a natural alto, could play piano and learned to read music from her father at an early age. For a time she carried on his tradition of instructing others in the reading of shape note music, a vanishing art form.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jeff Dalton and Pastor Floyd Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Slate Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017 or by going to www.mtnvalleyhospice.org


Kathleen Ora Spence


Kathleen Ora Spence, 93 of Willis, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Spence; infant daughter, Brenda Spence; parents, James & Vanada Spence; brother, Harold Spence; and sister, Helen Trump.

She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Shirley & James Bishop; grandson, Andrew Ayers; granddaughter, Charity; great-grandson, Noah; sisters, Patty Bolt and Ruth Higgs; grand-dog, Dell; special neighbors, loving caregivers, and family, Kevin, Amy, William and Nate Hurtz and Lydia and Trudy Carrick.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Howard Nester officiating.  

Please note, masks and social distancing are recommended when attending outdoor services.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Susie Jewell

 

Susie Jewell, 77 of Pilot, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Irvin Jewell; father, Daniel Martin; mother, Loretta Woodring; step-father, Harold Woodring; brothers, Gene Martin and Jerry Martin; sister-in-law, Maggie Martin; and step-children, Kenny Jewell and Debra Thomas.

She is survived by her sons, Troy Altizer (Steve Thrasher), James Phillips (Jay Phillips); daughter, Debra Akers (Bill); step-children, Bobby Jewell, Jessica Akers (Derek), Connie Marshall (Danny), and Patricia Smith; grandchildren, Amanda Board (Mike), Jessie Akers (Jenna Hopkins), and Kali Akers (Travis Hatcher); great-grandchildren, Alicia Akers, Avery Board, Levi Akers, and Kendall Hatcher; brothers, Norman Martin and Casol Martin (Nadine); sisters, Delores Linkous (Mitchell) and Bertha Martin (Lew); sister-in-law, Agnes Martin; brother-in-law, Larry Jewell; and numerous step-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darrell Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carilion Hospice, Rebekah Campbell, and Becky.

Please note, masks and social distancing are required when attending services at Maberry Funeral Home.

Friday, April 2, 2021

Kenneth Dillon Belcher

 

Kenneth Dillon Belcher, 88 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Weddle Belcher; parents, Wesley & Lelia Belcher; son-in-law, Scott Bolt; brother & sister-in-law, Vernon & Eula Belcher; and in-laws, Edward Weddle, Bruce Weddle, Frances Hatcher, Carolyn Magana, Lyndell Bower, and Catherine Quesinberry.

He is survived by his daughter, Erica Bolt; granddaughter, Katelyn Spruill (Cody); brother & sister-in-law, Odell & Ellen Belcher; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Delpha Sutphin and Janet & Russell Hylton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Pastor Joe Cox officiating and Military Rites by the Army National Guard.

Please note, masks and social distancing are recommended when attending outdoor services.