Cobern Ralph Quesenberry

 

Cobern Ralph Quesenberry, 95, of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Louise Shelton Quesenberry; parents, Elmer Lee & Edna Melinda Phillips Quesenberry; brother & sister-in-law, Harless & Virgie Quesenberry; sisters & brothers-in-law, Iressa & Morgan Fawcett, Pauline Rosa & John Stout, and Winnie Vaughn; and granddaughter, Cynthia G. Holland.

He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Larry D. & Nancy Quesenberry; daughter & son-in-law, Donna Q. & Rodney Gardner; sisters-in-law, Irene S. Dalton and Zula M. Saul; brother-in-law, Gene Vaughn; special nieces, Amy Witters, Lisa Fawcett, Vicky Gillespie, Shelby Quesenberry, and Peggy Phillips; special nephews, Dewey Rotenberry and Danny Vaughn; and special friends, L.T. & Nell Simmons, Adam Breesa, Robert Pugh, Rydell Quesenberry, and Danny & Donna Collins.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Dinah Akers officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

Cornelia Stuart Couch

 

Cornelia Stuart Couch, 79 of Vinton, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Martha Price Stuart; siblings, Henry Lee Price, Pearl Stuart, Hawthorne Stuart, William Stuart, Wilfred Stuart, and Wanda Stuart; and daughter, Vanessa Couch Granger.

She is survived by her children, Keith Stuart (Keena), Tracy Reitnauer (Lloyd), Teresa Drakeford, and Johnny “Butch” Couch (Angie Pelfrey); grandchildren, Danny Stuart, Phillip Stuart, India Eanes (Ethan), Demario Smith (Sharon), Donnell Smith, Amari Drakeford, and Tyson Couch; brother, Matthew Stuart (Debra); sisters, Virginia King (Johnny Smith), Martha Saunders, Helen Moore, and Barbara Stuart; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Emmanuel Kasongo officiating. Interment will follow in the Stuart Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

A celebration of the life of Martha Price Stuart and relatives will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 in the Stuart Cemetery.

Pauline Harris Hodges

 

Pauline Harris Hodges, 91 of Willis, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Raleigh Kenneth Hodges; an infant daughter, Rebecca K. Hodges; parents, Jethro & Martha Harris; and brothers and sisters, Oden Harris, Archie Harris, Oscar Harris, Lita High, Alma Baker, Carlos Harris, Mamie Harris, and Miles Harris.

Pauline was an avid quilter and loved sharing her work with everyone. She had quilts displayed all over the world. 

She is survived by her sons, Mark H. Hodges (Ginny Stammetti) and Michael K. Hodges (Donna); grandchildren, Brandon Hodges (Angela), Rahim A. Chantal (Gema), Amy Sue Canfield (Justin), and Andrew S. Hodges (Tabitha); ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024 in the Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Tim Whitten officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the church.

Shirley Ann Spangler Barlow

 

Shirley Ann Spangler Barlow, 82, formerly of Bassett, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at her home in Floyd County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Barlow; parents, George Daniel & Agnes Moore Spangler; brothers and sisters, Edith Yates (Bill), Ruby Bell (Bob), Ray Spangler (Geraldine), baby brother and best friend, Tommy Spangler, Robert “Bobby” Spangler (Betty), Junior Spangler (Ruth), Marie Shark (Clarence), Ralph Spangler (Peggy), and Arnold Spangler; and special niece, Becky Cales.

She is survived by her daughter, Debby Barlow; many other nieces and nephews; and special cat, Little Chrissy.  

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the Piedmont Cemetery with Pastor Warren Bumgarner officiating.

Erma "Ruth" Pauley Thompson

Erma “Ruth” Pauley Thompson, 92, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ruth’s life was completely devoted to God and her family. Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Floyd High School, and also graduated from West Virginia Business College. She had been a member of Floyd Baptist Church since 1962. For many years she was the Sunday School teacher for the four year old class. She also gave freely of her lovely  soprano voice as a member of the church choir for over 50 years.

Ruth was a meticulous housekeeper, always busy. She was a superior seamstress. She loved her family. She always made Christmas fun by having everyone go on a scavenger hunt with clue after clue until a present was discovered at the end. That tradition has been carried over to several homes in the family. Ruth was also active in the quilting group, Christian Women of Floyd County. She hemmed over 1,500 quilt tops over the years to be donated to those in need.

“Ruthie” as she was known to many children, provided childcare for over 250 children in Floyd. She provided this service for about 35 years. The children she kept adored her, and it was reciprocal. She was always ready to read to a child, or help someone at the piano who was just beginning to learn how to play. She provided many life lessons each day to everyone she encountered. Most of the time, there was a scripture quote that went along with what she was trying to get across. As her mother before her, Ruth knew the Bible inside out.

Ruth was born at home, near the Haycock community outside Floyd on November 23, 1932. She was the youngest child of Oatley Burke Pauley and Virginia Alice Cockram Pauley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bain A. Thompson; four sisters, Aldene Pauley, Ercel P. Murray, Christine P. Patterson, and Mildred P. Lloyd; two brothers,  William “Bud” Pauley and Norman Pauley.

Ruth is survived by her three children and their spouses, David (Angela) Thompson, Floyd, Paula (Bruce) Smith, Copper Hill, and Darrell (Sheila) Thompson, Floyd; six grandchildren and their spouses, Amanda (Alex) Wilkens, Christiansburg, Robert Bain (Colleen) Smith, Roanoke, Katie Smith (fiancé Mitch Caudill), Blacksburg, Marlena (Caleb) Chaffin, Floyd, Christopher (Kelly) Thompson, Catawba, and Andrew (Susanna) Thompson, Radford; and ten great-grandchildren, Rylan Chaffin, Kyleigh Chaffin, Demitrious Dyer, Aubrey Chaffin, Beckham Wilkens, Asher Chaffin, Nora Smith, Evelyn Ruth Thompson, Warren Thompson, and Wyatt Smith.

The family would like to thank members of the Medi Home Hospice for their wonderful help with Ruth.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Semones, Rev. Dan Agee, and Rev. Joe Womack officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Burial Ground.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations to Medical Charities of Floyd County would be wonderful as well.

Tracey Lynn Miller

 

Tracey Lynn Miller gained her angel wings on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.

Tracey was born on June 23, 1975 in Hammond, Indiana. She had lived in several places to include Phoenix, Arizona and her home of Floyd, Virginia. Tracey loved to travel and see different parts of the world. Her smile and laughter were contagious. Tracey never met a stranger and showed love to everyone.

Tracey is survived by her husband, Nathan Miller. She had four children of her own, Devon, Ethan, Trevor, and Stella, but also was a mother figure for so many children including 24 foster children that had been blessed to come through her home on their journey. Tracey is also survived by her loving mother, Phyllis Simmons. She also leaves behind many friends to remember her.

A celebration of life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Varner officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be planned in the spring to celebrate Tracey’s wishes of a memorial garden.

In lieu of flowers and to commemorate Tracey’s love for the children of Haiti, please consider donating to Belmont Christian Church, 1500 Peppers Ferry Rd NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073 to help with the church’s missions.

Dorsie Everett Montgomery

 

Dorsie Everett Montgomery, 78, of Indian Valley, entered into his Heavenly Home on Sunday December 1, 2024, leaving behind his loving wife of 58 years, Reba. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank (Buster) & Allie Montgomery; brothers, Ernie, Willie, Carlos and Billy Montgomery; and sisters, Ivory Combs, Rosie Phillips, Bessie Huff, Sylvia Turpin, Lorene Janney and Lucille Gallimore.

Dorsie served in the United States Army from December 1965 until December 1967. He worked for Lynchburg Foundry for 37 years before retiring. Dorsie was a very hard and dedicated worker. He loved working on cars in his younger years. He and Reba loved going on trips to Tennessee to see the antique cars that he loved so well. His favorite was his 50 Ford. He loved the outdoors, gardening and carpentry. Dorsie was a quiet man, with not a lot to say. He had a big heart and was willing to help anyone he could. He loved to do things for people without them knowing, or any recognition. He also loved to watch NASCAR and going to races in his younger years. He loved animals and watching his game cameras. Christmas was his favorite time of the year, he loved putting up the lights and decorations for everyone to enjoy. Dorsie loved the Lord and he attended Indian Valley Church of God faithfully for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Reba Phillips Montgomery; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Ramsey Gallimore, Bobby & Sylvia Phillips, Roger Phillips, Clarence Phillips, Jackie & Alice Phillips, Ronald Phillips, Timmy & Sandra Phillips, Jo Phillips, Oleta Phillips and Ronald Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Dorsie was a very loved man and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024 in the Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Rev. Mike Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Hilda Bea Simpson Harmon

 

Hilda Bea Simpson Harmon, 94, of Floyd, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Harmon; and her parents, Willard and Garnett Simpson. 

Hilda grew up in Check where her parents ran the general store and cannery. She worked in both. She married Jim in 1949 and they moved to Willis where Jim and his brother, Fred, ran the Gulf Station. Later, Jim and Hilda bought the general store in Willis and ran it until 1978. They sold the store and moved to Floyd. She loved reading and was very active in Friends of the Library. Her church, Floyd United Methodist Church, was an important part of her life. Her desire to go into nursing led her to Skyline Manor where she held the job of Activities Director and later was a CNA. She continued this last job into her 80’s. Her love of books led her to writing one of her own. The Little Girl Who Loved Names was published in 2024.

Hilda is survived by her children, Sunny and Bob Popp, Jamie and Debbie Harmon, Cappy and Tommy Spangler, and Jolee and John Crawford; her grandchildren who called her “Molly”, Angie and Tuff Nichols, Travis and Kristin Crawford, Katie Popp and Mike Disch, Amanda and Marc Hanna, Maggie Popp and Scooter Thweatt, Ben and Lindsay Johnson, Caleb and Rose Johnson, Nathan Popp, Conner Johnson, Jessica and Adam Stebar, Ashley and Chad Scott, Dakota and Tate Stinnett, Tucker and Nicole Crawford, and Austin and Katelyn Spangler; great-grandchildren, Shane and Mary, Shawn and Miah, Emma and Jesse, Dayson, Harmon, Alyssa, Kara, Karoline, Lemuel, Raina, Bjorn, Lars, Ace, Cecilia, Bea, Chloie, Sydney, Jemmasen, Layla, Emry, Penny, Hannah, Macy, Ellie, Bella, Aspen, Maren, Sage, Wilder, Hank, Carson, and Parker; great-great-grandchildren, Ivy and Stetson. She was also blessed with two special neighbors, Wanda Nolen and Beth Rhodes Turner.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in the Floyd United Methodist Church with Rev. Timothy Hale officiating. Interment will follow in the Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the church.

Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to the Floyd United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA 24091 in memory of Hilda. 

Mack "Mac" Arthur Gallimore

Mack (Mac) Arthur Gallimore, 82, died at his home in Narrows on November 29, 2024. Mac's journey into this life began with his birth on June 13, 1942, to parents Leslie and Corneila Gallimore, in Floyd.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Lillian (Lilly) Gallimore; daughter, Lesley Ann Mitchell (Jeff); granddaughter, Miah Grace; stepson, Jerry Riley (Amy); step-grandchildren, Nichole, Ivy, and Jake; as well as step-great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Luke, Katie, Elyssa, and Erica.

Other survivors include his three brothers, Chester (Carol) and Dale (Barbara) Gallimore, both of Floyd and Donald (Ara) Gallimore of Christiansburg. Mac also leaves behind many nieces and nephews including one special nephew who was always there for him, Eddie Dale Gallimore, of Christiansburg.

Over his lifetime, Mac worked many jobs but felt his biggest accomplishment was opening New River Supply in Narrows with his dad L.A. Gallimore.

Mac's life was centered around classic cars, with his favorite make being Chevrolet. He had a fleet of antique cars and was always on the lookout for another trophy to add to his collection. Mac was also an avid follower of NASCAR and from memory could tell you every driver and the kind of car they drove.

In addition to his love of classic cars, Mac was also a big sports fan. He loved to follow the Virginia Tech Hokies and in his younger days, he played several sports including high school basketball. Mac was also an accomplished skier.

Those fortunate enough to know him will testify that he was a man who felt deeply for friends and family and will sorely be missed by both. For those with a classic car and able to attend please consider driving it to the service in tribute to Mac.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Beaver Creek Church with Pastor Hebron Quesenberry and Pastor Eddie Dale Gallimore officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Bethesda House of Mercy, 515 Ellet Road, Christiansburg, VA. 24073.