Glen Dale Strickler, 62 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Delma Strickler; sister, Linda Strickler; and nephew, Billy Jack Neighbors.
He is survived by his mother, Nola May Strickler; and brother, Billy Strickler; aunt, Jane Shelton; and cousins, Peggy Shelton, Ronnie Shelton, Emil Augusteon, and Andy Augusteon.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Willard Russell Akers, 87 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son, Davis Akers.
Russell was a farmer for all of his life and served in the Army.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice Akers; sisters, Dott Hale (David) and Margie Conner; sisters-in-law, Rosie Altizer (Gene) and Ruth Moran; brothers-in-law, Tazwell Altizer, Teddy Altizer, Tommy Altizer, Phillip Altizer (Norma Jean), and Lawrence Altizer; special nephew and niece, Michael & Lisa Miller; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Kenny Farley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lester Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lewis Howard Cox, 74 of Meadows of Dan, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, John & Lucille Cox; and son, Lewis Howard Cox, Jr.
Pa enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and mowing. He loved spending time with his family, going on picnics, eating good food and counting the deer pass by.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Hylton Cox; sons, Preston Dean Cox (Juliet Dadras) and Derek Lee Cox; grandchildren, Colin Cox, Elliott Cox, Jaden Dadras and Xander Vines; sisters, Millie Gore and Janie Turner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions toward services be made to Rebecca “Becky” Cox.
Iva Leo Weddle, 85 of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Weddle; parents, Levi Jesse and Ollie Mae Virginia Davis Weddle; and brother, J.C. Weddle.
He is survived by his three sons & daughter-in-law, Danny & Shirley Weddle, Michael Weddle, and Sherman Weddle; grandchildren, Calvin (Taylor) Weddle and Levi Weddle; brothers & sister-in-law, Posy & Rita Weddle and Larry Weddle; sisters, Esther Marshall and Drema Flinchum; two nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
James Junior Underwood, Sr., 80 formerly of Riner, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born on May 9, 1942 to the late Charles & Mae Underwood. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Audrey Lester Underwood; and brother, Melvin Underwood.
James was a hard-working man. He was born and raised on a farm in Pilot. After he married the love of his life, he worked for Christiansburg Garment Co. He attended New River Community College where he got a degree in business and later managed Dublin Garment until the business was sold. He then went to work for Lynchburg Foundry (Radford Pipe Shop) where he did various jobs including shift supervisor. While at the “pipe shop” he also did some farming, raising calves, chickens, and pigs. He worked for the Montgomery Schools and enjoyed driving the school bus to sporting events and at times, worked cleaning the schools. His favorite pastime was camping, spending time with his family, and working in his garden. He loved the Lord and he, along with his wife, served in many areas of the church. As he grew older and could no longer garden or drive, he would spend time listening to sermons and his favorite singing group The Gaither’s. Knowing Christ as his Savior, he would one day go home to be with Him, his wife, and all the others that have passed on before.
He is survived by his sons & daughters-in-law, James Underwood, Jr. (Donna) and Eddie Underwood (Angelia); daughters & son-in-law, Rebecca Underwood and Rhonda U. Ackerman (John); grandchildren, Lynda U. Dolan (Jimmy), Karen Underwood, Taylor Gordon (Trent), Morgan Huber (Ben), Braiden Underwood (Jessica), Brandon Ackerman (Mo), and Carter Ackerman; great-grandchildren, Briel Underwood, Piper Lytton, Brenleigh, Karleigh, and Denzly Dolan, Sawyer, Caroline, and Jolee Gordon, and Crosby and Charleigh Huber; sister & brother-in-law, Betty Ann Lester (Ronnie); in-laws, Claude & Janice Miles, Kenneth Kenley, Joyce Roop, and Dean & Iris Sowers; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Hight and Pastor Russell Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Heritage Hall nurses and staff for their loving care for our dad during his time there.
