obituary

Friday, October 11, 2019

Douglas D. Smith

Douglas D. Smith, 74, of Roanoke, VA died peacefully in his home early Thursday morning, October 10, 2019. He was born in Copper Hill, VA to Jack and Beulah Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Andrea; and sisters & brothers-in-law, Betty Louise “Tootsie” Smith, Jackie & S.L. Spangler, Calvin Lee Roberson, Bobby Walters, and Jack Reynolds.

Doug enjoyed trout fishing, tractor pulls, and honey buns, but don’t tell his wife, Chris. He enjoyed time well spent with his family, especially his granddaughters, and helping his brothers on the farm.

He is survived by his wife, Christine, of 51 years; daughters, Cindy Strauser (Rick) and Erica Jones (Jason); and granddaughters, Emma and Willa Jones; siblings, Helen Roberson, Margaret “Totsy” Walters, Charles Smith (Gracie), Brenda Reynolds, Steve Smith, and Patsy Altis (Wayne); brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Michael McHugh (Sigrid), Kathleen Famiglietti, Eileen Brown (Ted), John McHugh, Dennis McHugh (Trish), and Regina McHugh (George) ; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Pastor Dan Johnson and Pastor Pete Bain officiating. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Copper Hill Cemetery, c/o Charles Smith, 8358 Deer Run Rd, Copper Hill, VA 24079.

Sunday, September 29, 2019

John Fredrick Gerald, Sr.

John Fredrick Gerald Sr., 78, of Indian Valley, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 28,2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He is preceded in death by his dad, John Preston Gerald; mother, Ethel Costigan Gerald; and son, Shawn (Brent) Gerald.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Sutphin) Gerald; son, John Fredrick Gerald Jr. (Lisa); grandchildren, Emily Gerald, Lauren Gerald Moles (Austin), and Mackenzie Gerald; sisters-in-law, Wanda Gerald and Caroline Gerald; many nieces and nephews; and best friend, Clinton Hylton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Indian Valley Church of God with the Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Indian Valley Church of God.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideon International, Floyd County Gideon’s P.O. Box 742 Floyd, VA 24091 in memory of John Fredrick Gerald, Sr.

Larry Greene Keith

Larry Greene Keith, 78 of Vesta, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Una Ray & Ida Ethel Boyd Keith; six brothers; and three sisters.

He is survived by his brother & sisters-in-law; Gene & Arlene Keith and Sylvia Keith of Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Boyd Cemetery.

Friday, September 27, 2019

Mary Ann Joyce

Mary Ann Joyce, 69 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. As per her request, no public services will be held.