Doris Keim Ogram

 

Doris Keim Ogram of Floyd, VA moved on to her next great adventure Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the age of 102, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of eight.

She was a creator of beautiful needlecrafts, an avid reader of murder mysteries, and an American History buff.

We wish to extend endless gratitude and love to her compassionate and attentive caregivers of the last 5 years, Millie, Linda, Rena, Serena, and Tina. Heartfelt thanks also to Good Samaritan Hospice for their kind support for the last three years.

Doris was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Gordon F. Ogram.  She is survived by her children, Beverly Martinkosky, Jeffrey Ogram, Carolyn Gerdeman, and Hallie Bispo; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Chateau Morrisette Winery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Samaritan Hospice or Feeding Southwest Virginia are appreciated.

Mary Ellen Sutphin

 Mary Ellen Sutphin, 68 of Dugspur, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

She is survived by her husband, Ricky Surratt; sons, Shane Burnette, Gregory Thomas (Samantha), Brandon Thomas; daughter, Britnea Burnette; precious grandchildren, Shane Burnette, Vanessa Burnette, Aiden Burnette, Jimmy Thomas, Cheyenne Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Cory Thomas, Jesse Thomas; sisters, Vera Sutphin, Barbara Hamm; brothers, Bobby Sutphin (Lori), Randall Sutphin; sister-in-law, Partricia & Raymond Knowles; one niece; and five nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan Phillips and Pastor Leon Moles officiating. Interment will follow in the Alderman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the funeral home.  

Bartie Jay Staples

 

Bartie Jay Staples, 90, of Willis went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Solon Alexander and Ethel Mae Hicks Staples of Hillsville, Virginia.

Jay is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, June Turman Staples; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Renee Staples, of Willis, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Teressa and Skip Morgan, of Floyd, Virginia; sister, Nelligene Hollandsworth; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, JD and Elsie Turman; grandsons, Joshua Bond, Travis Staples, Jesse Turman, Cody Turman (Amanda); granddaughters, Kristy Staples Lemons, Heather Turman (Randy); great-grandchildren, Arianna Turman (Justin Kemp), Brandi Huff (Dustin), Caleb Turman, Dalanie Turman, Elijah Turman, Faiden Turman, Gemah Turman, Halona Turman, Israel Turman, Josiah Turman, Kamiah Turman, Lariah Turman, Colton Lemons, Brantley Lemons, Ava Hungate, Jonah Bond, Maci Turman, Ravin Turman, Lydia Turman, Hailey Staples, Takoda Staples; great-great-grandchildren, Shelby Staples, McKijah Kemp, Daustin Kemp, Jettison Kemp, Renley Huff, Emryn Huff, Reigner Huff; and special adopted family, Christie Falzone, Melissa Bailey, Lillie Barrett, Brandon Hungate, and Cynthia Turman.

Jay was a character larger than life, a jack-of-all-trades and master of many. His relentless stubbornness, along with the hand of God and countless angels, brought him through impossible circumstances many, many times. A true craftsman and exceptional woodworker, he could make anything with his hands including horse trailers, houses, guitars and turned wooden bowls. Wearing his favorite bibbed overalls, Jay loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and he taught them to hunt, fish, drive, create special items, and basically, all about life but most importantly to attend church. He loved to pick on those he liked, and in his later years, everyone had to watch out that they stayed out of his way while he was on his Hoveround.

Jay loved Jesus and was ready to go home. The reunion happening in heaven with Pa walking, talking, counting his ten fingers and pain-free brings the family much comfort and peace. We would like to express our overwhelming gratitude to all who cared for and patched up PaPa Jay throughout the years, as he ran full throttle. Maggie Rickman N.P; Dr. Jared March; Dr. Robert Knowles; Dr. Glen Tate; Dr. Horatio Dancea; Floyd County EMS; and every nurse, OT and PT from Carilion Home Health and Hospice; Lorraine; Nancy; Matt and Harmony.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in the Turman-Cruise Cemetery, Dugspur with Pastor Randy Sutphin and Marlon Staples officiating. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. 

Margurite Ann Sink

Margurite Ann Sink, 75 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. 

She is survived by her son, Andrew Sink; and daughter, Heather Sink. 

There will be no services.

Harold Leonard Cox

 Harold Leonard Cox, 87, of Indian Valley passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Lee Phillips Cox; son, James Harold Cox; parents, John Powell and Dinah Odell Quesenberry Cox; siblings, John William “Bill” Cox, Hiram Cox, and Maxie Cox Layman.

He is survived by his son, David Earl Cox; brother-in-law, Randolph T. Layman; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Pastor Mindy Chaffin officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the funeral home.

Virginia Dalton Dickerson

Virginia Dalton Dickerson, 94 of Floyd County, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 52 years, John Beryl Dickerson; second husband of 13 years, Theron Dylie Quesenberry; two brothers, Clifford and Bill; and two sisters, Vida & Cosby.

She was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Her favorite holiday was Christmas Eve because she could have all of her family together. She loved to paint pictures, crochet, and made a lot of quilts.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Nanney (Michael) and Mona Quesenberry; grandchildren, Daryn Cockram (Whitney), Bradly Cockram (Amber), April Siler, Brandi Andes (Devin), Kendall Quesenberry, and Matthew Huxley (Lexie); 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Cockram officiating. Interment will follow in the Cox Cemetery, Dugspur. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Paul Jackson Martin

Paul Jackson Martin, 85, of Floyd passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin Moore and Frances Proffit Martin; sister, Norma Jean Conner; and brother, Frank Elvin Martin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Duncan Martin; son, Cecil Paul Martin; daughter, Leisa Marie Martin; grandchildren, Rusty Hylton (Nicole), Jackson Gaige Martin, Brandon Howery (Elizabeth); great-grandchildren, Brantley Hylton, Genevieve Hylton; brother, Glenwood Jewell Martin (Donna Nixon Martin); and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Pastor Greg Cox officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard, the Floyd VFW Post #7854, and the American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the funeral home.