Linda Jean Jones Huff

Linda Jean Jones Huff was welcomed by the angels into her Heavenly Home on Monday, June 7, 2021.

She was born on December 31, 1967 to Leonard J. Jones and Annie Boothe Jones. She graduated from Floyd County High School in 1986. Her last employment was Wal-Mart in Rocky Mount where she was a Customer Service Manager. Linda fought a courageous battle with Type 1 Diabetes since her teenage years. Her faith in God, strength, courage, and determination was an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with. She made a point of reading her Bible daily. While in a nursing home for many years, she inspired her family and others through paint by number picture apps that she would post on social media. She also posted daily scriptures that always uplifted us.

Her greatest achievement was her daughter, Angela, who she called her “mini me”. Speaking of Linda’s determination, she said she wanted to live to see Angela graduate from high school. She wasn’t able to attend, but was able to have a graduation party at the nursing home and watch the ceremony on TV.

Linda is preceded in death by her father, Leonard J. Jones; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Ocie & Doc Huff; brother-in-law, Paul Carroll; and sister-in-law, Melinda Huff.

Those left to cherish her memory and be forever thankful for her impact on our lives are her daughter, Angela Gail Huff; spouse, James Huff; mother, Annie B. Jones; sisters & brothers-in-law, Frances Carroll, Betty & Fred Bowyer, Shirley & David Yeatts, Ella Jane Jones, Brenda & John Conroy, Jr., and Laurie & Roger Hurt; and in-laws, Doc Huff, Jr., Howard Eugene Huff, Kenneth & Janice Huff, and Wanda & William Peters.

Our hearts are broken. Your passing has left a tremendous void in our lives. We find comfort knowing you are truly healed and that we will all be reunited in our Heavenly Father’s Mansion.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randel Harris and Pastor Dan Agee officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Nell Jane Hylton Long

Nell Jane Hylton Long, 84 of Christiansburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 6, 2021 with her husband by her side. She was born on May 2, 1937 to Early C. Hylton & Ila Alderman Hylton.

In 1995, she retired from Radford University after working 25 years at Radford University Post Office. She was a member of Christiansburg Church of the Brethren for over 50 years, sang in the choir for many years, and also served as deacon in the church. Gardening, photographing God’s creation, and singing in church cantatas were some of her many blessings to others.

She is a loving mother, grandmother, and GiGi to her beloved great-grandchildren. Her family has been the love of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Early C. Hylton and Ila Alderman Hylton; and her brother, David Earl Hylton.

Nell is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, Stanley J. Long; daughter & son-in-law, Sharon Elaine & Ted Heller; son & daughter-in-law, Randy Lane & Lita Long; sister-in-law, Gloria Hylton; seven grandchildren, Randy Long II (April), Amy Johnson (Caleb), Ellen Goad (Cameron), Samuel Long, Katie Heller, Michael Heller, and Abbi Heller; seven great-grandchildren, Noah, Zaya, Naomi, Uzziah, Judah, Zuri, and Eve; and nephew, Greg Hylton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Stover officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Randall Lee Jamison

 

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Randall Lee Jamison, 69, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack at work on Saturday, 5/22/2021. He is survived by Kathleen Jamison (his wife) two brothers, Steve Jamison (Brenda) and Ray Jamison (Angela), his three children, Jason (Kim), Marty (Megan), and Alethea, and three grandchildren: Lilliana (19), Draedon (15), and Emerald (2). He was born on 3/10/1952 in Roanoke, Virginia, and currently resided in Floyd, Virginia. He graduated from Cave Spring High School in1970 and received Architectural Degree from Virginia Tech in 1975.

Randy owned a consignment store in Christiansburg, VA, “The Designer Consigner”. He had a private architectural practice and was an AIA affiliate. He also held a position for President Clinton’s New River Consortium and was a tourism start-up director for the localities in our area. He spent several years on the Board of Directors for the Jacksonville Center for the Arts in Floyd.  He married Kathleen on 9/1/1990 while living in Virginia Beach when he also became the father to the three children. They moved to Floyd in 1991 where they spent the next 30 years living, growing and experiencing life together.

Randy believed you didn’t need a traditional education as much as developing a trade or talent to feed yourself and family and contribute to the community in which you lived. He was 36 years sober and a living example of a second chance at life. He loved his dogs and Arabian horses.  He loved his community and the unique places in our nearby localities and worked to serve the community in his shop. He is much loved and is missed beyond words.

A life-celebration community “pot-luck picnic” will be held Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Bisset Park, Shelter #2, from 4-7 PM in Radford, Virginia. Anyone knowing and loving Randy is invited. Please bring a chair(s) and a covered dish or packaged food to share after the music and stories. The dress is casual. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Ride-A-Rescue, Inc, 3390 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, Virginia, 24073.

Marie Underwood Bolt

 

Marie Underwood Bolt, 73 of Floyd, was called to her Heavenly Home on May 24, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Buel D. Bolt; and her father and mother, Harlie & Lelia Underwood.

She leaves behind her son & daughter-in-law, Philip & Jaimie Bolt; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Randall Sutphin; one special grandson, Justin Sutphin; and siblings, Garfield (Joyce) Underwood, Bernice (Mary) Underwood, Gaye (Austin) Harman, and Wayne (Brenda) Underwood.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021 in the Harris Cemetery with Philip Bolt officiating.

John Nelson Graham

 

John Nelson Graham, 77 of Check, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson & Ollie Graham; sons, David Nelson Graham and John Anthony Graham; brother, Douglas Allen Graham; and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Covey.

John was a lifetime member of the Locust Grove Fire Department and had served as Lieutenant. Following 20 years of work as a qualified machinist, John spent another 20 years of service as a highway and local truck driver alongside his wife, Barbara, before retiring. He led an extraordinary life which included being a Scout Master and an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Conner Graham; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Doug Lucas; son, Dwayne Graham & Kathy Suroski; grandchildren, Crystal & John, Brandon & Savannah, and Ashley & Blake; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Lilly, Addison, and McKinleigh; sister & brother-in-law, Colleen & Franklin Shephard; brother & sister-in-law, Jerry & Ennis Graham; and special friends, Sandy & Earl Clower and David & Nina Conroy.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in the Wilson Cemetery with President Alec Carson, John Passic, and Dwayne Graham officiating.

Norma Jean Alderman

Norma Jean Alderman, 84, of Greenville, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 22nd.

She was a member of Greenville First Church of God. She retired from Food City on the Asheville Hwy.

She is survived by her sons: Russ Alderman and special friend Connie, Jason (Julie) Alderman; her daughter: Teresa (Mark) Hatcher, all of Greenville; four grandsons: Adam (Blair) Hatcher of Nashville, Austin Hatcher of Kingsport, Alex (Ashley) of Greenville, and Lane Doane of Greenville; three great granddaughters: Chloe, Emma and Lucy Hatcher; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Fred and Joyce Hubbard of Martinsville VA, Hubert and Jean Hubbard of Willis VA; an aunt, several cousins, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Glenn Alderman; sister and brother-in-law: Wanda and Mutt Hylton, and her mother and father: Ellis and Edith Hubbard.

Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3-6 pm at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown and Wednesday at Maberry Funeral Home in Virginia from 1-2PM.  The Graveside service will be at 2:30PM at Conner Family Cemetery with Pastor Howard Nester officiating.

Harry Cleveland Hill

 

Harry Cleveland Hill, 76 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer & Beatrice Hill; brother, Henry Hill; and sister, Helen Goad.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Hill; daughters & sons-in-law, Diana & Jessie Sutphin and Amy & Mark Cardell; grandsons, Dakota and Harrison Carico; granddaughters, Hannah & Justin Fox and Marybeth Sutphin; great-grandchildren, Aria and Luke Fox; sister, Betty Brown; and brother, Ray Hill.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Lackey officiating. Interment will follow in the Dalton-Turman Cemetery.

Loren Brown Reed

Loren Brown Reed, 88 of Floyd County, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie Lucas Reed; parents, Albert & Lottie Reed; and eight older siblings.

He is survived by his sister, Sylvia May Linkous; nephew, Harless Junior Linkous; as well as other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating and Military Rites by the Army National Guard, VFW Post #7854, and American Legion Post #127.

Vivian Webb Hylton

 

Vivian Webb Hylton, 85 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Gladys Webb; daughter, Rena McAlexander; and three infant sons and one infant daughter.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Hylton; grandchildren, Angela Blevins (Charles), Ashley Hylton, Dawn McAlexander, April Vaughan (Jason), and Rebecca McAlexander; great-grandchildren, Tyler Hylton, Dylan Toth, Brittney Hylton, Haley Hylton, Zachary Hylton, Skyler Hylton, Emily Hylton, Noah Hylton, Amber McAlexander, Kelsey Vaughan, Bradley Vaughan, and Preston Vaughan; great great-grandson, Cooper Ceritano; brother, Arvin Webb; and sisters, Belle Hylton and Sue Thomas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Dalton and Pastor Ronnie Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Alderman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pauline Jane Dalton

 

Pauline Jane Dalton, 71 of Check, passed away at her daughter’s home on May 7, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Dalton; and son, Everette Cunningham.

Janie was a loving lady who will be greatly missed by all those who loved her. She leaves behind her daughter & son-in-law, Kathy & Bob Lingelbach; six grandchildren, David Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, Grace Harrison, Anna & Jamie Lester, Lori Cunningham, and Joshua Cunningham; eight great-grandchildren; as well as her loving sister, Cora Jean East.

Per her request, there will not be a funeral service.

Quinton Lee Simpkins

Quinton Lee Simpkins, 87 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Reed Simpkins; parents, Orville & Arnie Simpkins; and siblings, Janet S. Howell and Clark Simpkins.

He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Sheree’ & Phill Madison; son, David Simpkins; special daughter-in-law, Regina Turman; grandsons, Jason (Whitney) Lafon, Dustin (Krista) Lafon, Landon (Hannah) Simpkins, and Dylan Simpkins; great-grandchildren, Roxy, Gavin and Evan Lafon, Macy, Josiah, Elia and Isla Lafon, and Lincoln Simpkins; brother & sister-in-law, R. Paul & Agnes Simpkins; sisters & brother-in-law, Betty & Jack Saul and Mary S. Akers; special sister-in-law, Joyce (Lonnie) Slaughter; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 in the Beaver Creek Cemetery with Pastor Marvin Wade, Pastor Phill Madison, Pastor Craig Reed, and Pastor Charlie Barbettini officiating and Military Rites by Dublin American Legion Post # 58.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing requirements are recommended during outdoor services.

Nelva Ruth Underwood

Nelva Ruth Underwood, 78 of Stuart, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Buren & Mary Treva Underwood; sister, Dorothy Gaye Underwood; and great-niece, Misty Dawn Blevins.

She is survived by her brother & sister-in-law, Noel & Hilda Underwood; sister, Reva Shough; nieces and nephews, Regina D. Massey, Steven M. VanSutphin, Duane Underwood, Angela Akers, and  Tammy Eames; special friend, James Huff; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great great-nieces, and great-great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in the Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor Wesley Conner and Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Slate Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mountain Valley Hospice for their love and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Slate Mountain Church in care of the Cemetery Fund, c/o Nelene Wood, 2121 Lonesome Dove Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing requirements set forth by the church will be upheld.

Bobby Lee Phillips

 

Bobby Lee Phillips, 80 of Indian Valley, passed away on April 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Freeman & Edna Phillips; and brother-in-law, Clarence Huff.

He is survived by his loving son and caregiver, Steven Phillips; granddaughter who he adored, Alexandria Caitlin Phillips; and sisters & brothers-in-law, Irene & Junior Moore, Reda & Wayne Quesenberry, and Judith Huff.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in the Kidd Montgomery Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Poston officiating.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are recommended when attending outdoor services.

Howard Dennis Keith

Howard Dennis Keith, 70 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Delphina Alderman Keith.

Howard served in the Marine Corps, coached sandlot football, and was Santa Claus for many years in the Floyd Christmas Parade.

He is survived by brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Susan Keith; sister, Lisa Keith; niece, Amanda Keith; nephew, Albert (Sarah) Keith; great-nieces, Serena & Miya Keith; and great-nephew, Maximus Keith.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd VFW Post 7854 or American Legion Post 127 c/o Rick Syx, PO Box 664, Floyd, VA 24091 (checks to American Legion Post 127).

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are required when attending services in the Maberry Funeral Home facilities.

Andrew B. Boyd

 

Andrew B. Boyd, 52 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his fathers, Arthur B. Boyd and Carlile Harris; brother, James Randall Boyd; and special friend, Teresa Moreland.

He is survived by his mother, Ronda D. Harris; brother & sister-in-law, John Boyd & Linda Oliver; nephew, Nate Boyd; niece, Hannah Boyd; six uncles; two aunts; and numerous extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021 in the Topeco Church of the Brethren with Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Interment will follow in the Topeco Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, PO Box 257, Floyd, VA.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing are required when attending services in the Maberry Funeral Home facilities.

Claris Whorley Webb

 

Claris Whorley Webb, 78 of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Shirley Webb; sons, Anthony Whorley and Alonzo Webb; parents, Gratton & Virginia Paige Whorley; and one sister and eight brothers.

She is survived by her children, Claris Whorley, Alvin (Diana) Whorley, Lenora (Owen) Paige, Alphonzo (Sheila) Webb, Theresa (Gary) Levesy, and Susan (Antwyne) Calloway; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren; brother, Allen (Hazel) Whorley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wallis Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Webb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for the love and care of Claris.

Geneva Wood Belcher

 

Geneva Wood Belcher, finished her race on April 7 and now rests in victory with her Lord Jesus Christ. Preceding her in death are her husband of 59 years, Carl Isaac Belcher; son-in-law, Ricky Lane Boyd; parents, Arthur and Elree Hancock Wood; and sister, Ardena Wood Pratt.

She is survived by her daughter, Alicia Boyd; sons, Alan and wife Lisa Agee Belcher and David and wife Lee Ann Smith Belcher; sister, Gertrude Wood Vipperman; and brother, Dwight and wife, Sarah Terry Wood. She is also survived by six loving grandchildren, Amy Boyd, Lori Boyd Phillips, Arthur Boyd, Malory Belcher, Isaac Belcher and Brenna Belcher. The twinkle in her eye for the later years of her life are three great-grandchildren, Aiden Boyd, Jonathan Phillips and Emily Phillips. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and their children who adored their sweet “Auntie Gee”.

Born in a hollow atop Rock Castle Gorge, Geneva learned life-values from hard working parents and maintained the work ethic throughout her life. She graduated Valedictorian from Floyd County High School in 1958. She held various private and public positions over her professional career which ended with the rewarding assignment of being the Administrator for the Lions Club of Virginia.

Geneva never allowed her career to interfere with her priority of being a loving wife and mother. She fashioned a wholesome and happy home for her family and always prioritized a commitment to the Bible, the Church and our Savior. She joined Slate Mountain Presbyterian church as a charter member in 1950. Geneva had great appreciation for music and was a natural alto, could play piano and learned to read music from her father at an early age. For a time she carried on his tradition of instructing others in the reading of shape note music, a vanishing art form.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jeff Dalton and Pastor Floyd Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Slate Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017 or by going to www.mtnvalleyhospice.org

Kathleen Ora Spence

Kathleen Ora Spence, 93 of Willis, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Spence; infant daughter, Brenda Spence; parents, James & Vanada Spence; brother, Harold Spence; and sister, Helen Trump.

She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Shirley & James Bishop; grandson, Andrew Ayers; granddaughter, Charity; great-grandson, Noah; sisters, Patty Bolt and Ruth Higgs; grand-dog, Dell; special neighbors, loving caregivers, and family, Kevin, Amy, William and Nate Hurtz and Lydia and Trudy Carrick.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Howard Nester officiating.  

Please note, masks and social distancing are recommended when attending outdoor services.

Susie Jewell

 

Susie Jewell, 77 of Pilot, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Irvin Jewell; father, Daniel Martin; mother, Loretta Woodring; step-father, Harold Woodring; brothers, Gene Martin and Jerry Martin; sister-in-law, Maggie Martin; and step-children, Kenny Jewell and Debra Thomas.

She is survived by her sons, Troy Altizer (Steve Thrasher), James Phillips (Jay Phillips); daughter, Debra Akers (Bill); step-children, Bobby Jewell, Jessica Akers (Derek), Connie Marshall (Danny), and Patricia Smith; grandchildren, Amanda Board (Mike), Jessie Akers (Jenna Hopkins), and Kali Akers (Travis Hatcher); great-grandchildren, Alicia Akers, Avery Board, Levi Akers, and Kendall Hatcher; brothers, Norman Martin and Casol Martin (Nadine); sisters, Delores Linkous (Mitchell) and Bertha Martin (Lew); sister-in-law, Agnes Martin; brother-in-law, Larry Jewell; and numerous step-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darrell Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carilion Hospice, Rebekah Campbell, and Becky.

Please note, masks and social distancing are required when attending services at Maberry Funeral Home.

Kenneth Dillon Belcher

 

Kenneth Dillon Belcher, 88 of Floyd, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Weddle Belcher; parents, Wesley & Lelia Belcher; son-in-law, Scott Bolt; brother & sister-in-law, Vernon & Eula Belcher; and in-laws, Edward Weddle, Bruce Weddle, Frances Hatcher, Carolyn Magana, Lyndell Bower, and Catherine Quesinberry.

He is survived by his daughter, Erica Bolt; granddaughter, Katelyn Spruill (Cody); brother & sister-in-law, Odell & Ellen Belcher; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Delpha Sutphin and Janet & Russell Hylton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Pastor Joe Cox officiating and Military Rites by the Army National Guard.

Please note, masks and social distancing are recommended when attending outdoor services.