Glenda Cox DeHart

 

Glenda Cox DeHart, 93 of Bent Mountain, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1930 in Indian Valley.

She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Arnold A. DeHart; children, Arnold W. DeHart, Carolyn A. DeHart (Jim), Jeffrey N. DeHart, and Rebecca Bier (Richard); brother, Allen Cox; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Greasy Creek Cemetery with Pastor Greg Fleshman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Mt. Union Church of the Brethren with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Greg Fleshman officiating.

The family would like to extend special appreciation to Paula, Lisa, Jennifer, and Stephanie for their tender care of our Mom.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Union Church of the Brethren or to Care Portal at Church of the Holy Spirit of Roanoke, VA.

Susan Lewis Presser

 

Susan Lewis Presser, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Susan was a graduate of Broadmore High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Hines Junior College in Raymond, Mississippi. She had a heart for horses and lovingly called her home the “Presser Ranch”. She reverted back to her Cajun background and was a great cook, particularly of Louisiana dishes. She was a faithful and active member of Floyd United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Ken Presser; brother & sister-in-law, Paul & Lynn Lewis; mother-in-law, Jo Presser; sister-in-law, Jody Presser (Bill Roop); and nieces and nephews, Matt Lewis (Vicki), Jenny Bates (Thomas), Jillian DeWalt (Matt), James Ward (Monica), and Jeffrey Ward (Erin). 

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Floyd United Methodist Church with Rev. Timothy Hale officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Susan’s memory to Floyd United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA 24091 or to Plenty!, 192 Elephant Curve Rd NW Floyd, VA 24091.

Sharon Dalton Rose

 

Sharon Dalton Rose, 77 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son, David Rose; parents, Victor & Ivory Dalton; and brother, Dempsy Dalton.

She is survived by her fiancé, Robert J. Frost; son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Tracy Martin; daughter, Rhonda Twiggs & fiancé Kevin Newcomb ; grandchildren, Amanda Michelle Stuart (James), Lanie Faith Martin, and Trent Dalton Martin; great-grandchildren, MaKenna Stuart, Teagan Stuart, and Addy Stuart; nieces, Candice Dalton and Amber Wojciechowski; and her special fur baby, Coco.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the funeral home.

Cassandra "Sandy" Dawn Lee Johnson

Cassandra (Sandy) Dawn Lee Johnson, 74, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, June 14, 2024, after a heart-breaking battle with Alzheimer’s. Cassandra is preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Daisy O’Conner; her mother, Naomi Mills; and a beloved brother, Douglas Mills.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd L. Johnson; her sisters, Debby (Tom) Sibold, Tracey (Bill) Paxton, and Karen Mills; and a brother, Bill Mills. She is also survived by her children, their spouses, and grandchildren, Douglas (Melissa) Perry of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, their children Kayla and Tyler Perry, Kimberly (Timothy) Williams of Rockingham, North Carolina, their daughter Savannah Williams, Christopher (Jen) Fitting of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, their children, Christopher Jr. and Lindsey Fitting. In addition, Sandy has five great-grandchildren as well as many adored cousins, nieces and nephews not only from her side of the family, but Lloyd’s family as well, and her precious furbabies, Maddy, Luther, and Winston.

Sandy grew up in Covington, VA and moved to Ogles Creek in the summer of 1966. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Daisy O’Conner. She grew up surrounded by family. She talked fondly of her sisters, brothers, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved spending time in the holler and playing in the creek. Sandy was beautiful and charming; she rarely met a stranger. Sandy worked in hospitality at the Greenbrier and The Cloister on Sea Island in her younger days. She made Floyd, Virginia her home when she married Lloyd in 2000. She enjoyed being part of the Floyd community, the small-town feel, taking long rides on the Blue Ridge Parkway with Lloyd and Maddy, and always loved it when family came to visit.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Good News Church on Main- Covington, Virginia with a meal and time of visitation to follow. 

 

The Long Goodbye

“O death, where is your sting?”

Losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s is an exceedingly painful thing.

Such a loss is a long goodbye!

Our hearts will be long heavy, often we have sighed.

There are days when all we can do is cry.

God finally took you home.

You no longer think you are alone.

We will see you again, and you will know us,

For by God’s grace, in Christ we all trust.

Written by Emily McLaughlin

Mary Walton Janney

Mary Walton Janney, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Arnold Edward Janney; son, Curtis Edward Janney; parents, Alonzo Curtis Walton & Mamie Conner Walton; brothers, Elwin Walton, Percy Walton, and John Walton; sister, Annalee Conner; and a very special friend, Alfred Ratliff.

Mary was a faithful member of Salem Church Head of the River Primitive Baptist. She served as clerk for many years.

She was a caregiver almost all of her life. Being the middle child of 7, she helped her mom take care of her younger siblings. When she married Arnold, they moved in with his parents and she cared for them, while also caring for her own children. When her Mom received a diagnosis of cancer, she moved her in and cared for her for 8 years.

Mary was an excellent seamstress and cook. She sewed for her family as well as others in the community, including prom dresses. She was very crafty, if you ever visited her home, you would see her work displayed throughout. She stayed busy with her hands up until the end. She made the best green beans, mac-n-cheese, and coconut caramel pies. She was the most kind and patient person you would ever meet.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy and her son-in-law, Paul Haynes; two granddaughters, Amanda Boyd and Katy Haynes; two great-grandchildren, Levi Glosh and Adde Boyd; one brother, Ezra Walton (Jane); one sister, Jean Rorrer (Sebert); one sister-in-law, Joyce Walton; step-grandchildren, Amy Goodrich and Sarah Cluck; and an adopted daughter in love, Alfreda Cadd.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Salem Church – Head of the River Primitive Baptist with Elder Carl Terry and Elder Mark Terry officiating. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Betty Jane Marshall Quesenberry

 

Betty Jane Marshall Quesenberry, 93 of Indian Valley, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Fenton Darrah Quesenberry; beloved grandson, Tracy Darrah Bunn parents, Hobert & Lula Marshall; sister, Jeanetta Bond; and sister-in-law,                         Vera Maude Quesenberry.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dianne Holder and Donnie; special grandson, Brandon (Amber) Bunn; beloved great grandson, Levi Austin Bunn; brother-in-law, Chester (Janet) Quesenberry; sisters-in-law, Deloris Mills, Verta Owen, Sandra (Ronnie) Holder, Dorcas (Myron) Sprinkle; special nephew, Julian Bond; special nieces, Debra Bond, Jennifer (Allen) Gardner, Brenda Nester; and extra special great-nephew, Andrew Gardner.

 Betty was a faithful member of the Mitchell Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church for 77 years. She played the piano and served her church with humbleness and grace. Betty had a special love for her “little family.”

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Mitchell Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the Kermit Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gideon International. Checks may be made and sent to Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church earmarked “Gideons”, at 821 Indian Valley Road, Dugspur, VA 24325.

Tommy Ray Harmon

 

Tommy Ray Harmon, 71 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonita Sue Harmon; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Nick Duncan and Amy and Beryl Whitfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard “Billy” and Annie Harman and Roger and Vaughnia Harmon; sister, Peggy Moles; grandchildren, Jacob and Whitney Duncan, Krista and Jake Thompson, Bradley and Makayla Duncan, Kazey Martin, MaCayla Duncan; great-grandchildren, Raelynn, Callen, and Coy Duncan; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Tommy was known as a jack of all trades and will be remembered as a hard working humble and kind hearted man that will be deeply missed. 

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Dillon Chapel Church on Black Ridge Road with Pastor Dale Belcher and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.