Charles William Altizer

 

Charles William Altizer, 79 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shelor Guy, Sr. & Juanita Ester Williams Altizer; granddaughter, Jennifer Kay Sheppard; and siblings, Bobby Altizer, Linda Gilmore, and Joann Via.

He is survived by his wife, Martha A. Altizer; sons, Gary Wayne Altizer (Dreama), William “Tommy” Altizer (Marcie), Sammy Lee Altizer (Alice) and Danny Lane Altizer (Lisa);  grandchildren, Amber, Jeremy, Sierra, Daniel, Jacob, Madison, Angel, Jaelyn, Lauren, Tyler, and Paris; great-grandchildren, Noah and Rory; and brothers, Shelor Guy Altizer, Jr. “Peanut” and Eddie Altizer.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024 with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Frankie Graham and Pastor Jerry Shepherd officiating. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in the Willis Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice for their care during this time.

Elizabeth Jane Haynes Gallimore Davis

 

Elizabeth Jane Haynes Gallimore Davis, 64, passed away in the comfort of her home in Edmond, Oklahoma on April 30, 2024. 

She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Davis; her children, Jason Gallimore and partner Mark Williams, Joseph Gallimore and wife Crystal Gallimore, Thornton Gallimore and wife Ana Gallimore, Steven Davis and wife Jennifer Davis, Paul Davis, James Davis, Kurt Davis and Kevin Davis. Also surviving are  her parents, Paul and Betty Haynes; and brothers, Paul Haynes, Dallas Haynes, Dwight Haynes and Luke Haynes. In addition to her surviving children, Jane was blessed with 10 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her late husband, Alan Gallimore; and sons, Chris Davis (surviving widow Katie Davis) and TJ Davis. 

Jane graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1978 and held a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Human Services, Marriage and Family, and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. From providing a loving home to her own children and many foster care children over the years, to maintaining a large roster of counseling clients, Jane was always passionate about improving the lives of those around her, especially children. Her passions throughout life centered around being the best mother she could be, along with a love for music, gardening, cooking, genealogy, reading and so much more.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Randy McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the funeral home.

A celebration of life potluck meal will be held at Floyd United Methodist Church fellowship hall immediately after the interment. 

Flowers are appreciated or donations can be made to CASA, a national organization for children's advocacy by visiting nationalcasagal.org.

Ramona Carol Thomas Turman

 

Ramona Carol Thomas Turman, 82, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024 in Salem, VA. She was born in Greenbrier, West Virginia as the daughter of Floyd Milton Thomas & Alta Pearl Thomas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Arlene Rosenbaum and Virgie Burleson; one brother, Rae Thomas; and her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Walter Lee & Addie Mae Turman.

Ramona graduated from Andrew Lewis High School where she then gained employment at Western Electric in downtown Roanoke. It was there that she met her loyal and loving husband Don and they celebrated 59 wonderful years in marriage together. She also worked as a stenographer and secretary. Mona was a fantastic cook, talented interior decorator, and had a passion for the music and memorabilia of Elvis Presley.

Mona was a devoted and loving wife to her surviving husband of 59 years, Donald Lee Turman; one daughter, Leigh Anne Foster; one granddaughter, Taylor Leigh-Scott Foster; and one niece, Beverly Russell.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sherry Haid

 

Sherry Haid, 81 of Willis, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 29, 2024 after a hard battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sherry was a loving and devoted mother. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. 

Sherry is survived by her three children, Thomas Haid, Ronald Haid and his wife Chanel, and Kellie Sousa and David Sousa whom faithfully watch over her to keep her safe during the day.  Sherry was a grandmother to six grandchildren, Tiffany Kirby and her husband Allen Lee Kirby, Aaron Haid and his wife Taylor Haid, Amber Fain, Stephanie Sousa, Devynn Haid, and Madison Haid. Sherry was also blessed to be a great grandmother, GiGi, to nine  beautiful great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Big Sand Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. She always said she never wanted people wearing black at her funeral, so only colorful outfits will do!