Saturday, October 5, 2024

Edna Aldridge Perdue

 

Edna Aldridge Perdue, 86 of Check, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Garland & Lavada Aldridge; husband, Harry Lee Perdue; and sons, Robert “Bobby” Perdue and Howard “Wesley” Perdue.

She is survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Sandra Perdue of Reidsville, NC and Nancy & Larry McCormick of Hillsville; daughters-in-law, Dinah Perdue of Radford and Aimee & Dean Cox of Goodview; grandchildren, Brian Perdue, Kari & Austin McCoy, Kimberly Perdue, Michaela & Ethan Huff, Joseph & Anna McCormick, Nathaniel & Cindy McCormick; great-grandchildren, Natalie Tessar, Brea Tessar, Lydia Huff, Elsie Huff, Parker McCormick, and Colt McCoy; brother & sister-in-law, Eugene & Joyce Aldridge; and sister, Linda Haney.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carilion NRV Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or to Copper Hill United Methodist Church.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Robert Marion Stull

 

Robert Marion Stull, 77 of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Lama Stull; mother, Madeline Hall; son, Adam Stull; and brother, Harold Stull.

Robert’s pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and proudly served two years in AmeriCorps Vista. He enjoyed reading on his kindle and collecting vintage radios. He was a dedicated member of Beaver Creek Church and loved driving the church bus.

He is survived by his wife of 52 1/2 years, Patsy Bowyer Stull; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Lisa Stull and John and Teanna Stull; grandchildren, Jacob Stull (Grace Turman), Christopher Stull (Riley Huff), Jameson Stull, and Ava Stull; bonus grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Brandon Smith, and Suzanne Smith; brothers, Richard Stull and Roy Stull; sisters, Peggy Kisner and Connie Trace; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Beaver Creek Church with Pastor Marvin Wade, Pastor Richard Thomas, and Tim Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Leigh Ogle and Karen Critzer for their love and support during the time of Robert’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations made me made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Carlie John Spence


 Carlie John Spence, 91, of Alum Ridge went to greet Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Carlie was born in Floyd County and resided there most of his life. He served his country in the Army as a tank driver during the Korean Conflict from 1953 until 1955.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Ellen Altizer Spence; his parents, Charlie Spence and Essie Bea Spence Phillips; and sister, Verlie Opal Spence Quesenberry White.

 Remaining to cherish his memory are son, Stephen Spence (Daniel Denslow); nieces and nephews, Joye Lester (Blake), Larry Quesenberry (Betty), Cindy Bishop Hylton, Angelia Cox Quickery (Steven), April Cox Kegley (Stan), and Allison Cox Alderman (Scott); cousins, Tommy Slaughter (Debbie), Peggy Phillips Quesenberry (Joe), Dolly Phillips Conner, and Nancy Phillips Page; brother-in-law, Allen Cox (Fern); and sister-in-law, Hattie Ethel Trail.

 Carlie was a man of deep faith and was a Deacon of White Rock Church of the Brethren. He retired from Lynchburg Foundry where he was a molder and later a crane operator. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed, both in the community as well as in his church family.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 4, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Pugh officiating. Interment will follow in the White Rock Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Daniel Denslow, Nancy Page, Foster Bond, Coby Farmer, Blake Lester and Jason West.

 Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made in his memory to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or to White Rock Church of the Brethren, 1863 White Rock Road NW, Floyd, VA 24091.