Joseph Harmon Caldwell

 

Joseph Harmon Caldwell passed away on June 26, 2022 at Carilion Hospital of NRV in Radford.

Joe was born during a terrific snowstorm in Floyd VA on March 4, 1942 to Thornton William and Senora Harmon Caldwell. With the exception of time spent in the military, Joe lived on his farm in Indian Valley, VA.

Joining the Army at age 18, Joe served in the 101st Airborne Division as a proud “Screaming Eagle” until he was transferred to Korea, where he served over two years. After military service, Joe was a long -distance truck driver and enjoyed driving all over the United States until he retired to care for his wife, who had M.S.

In addition to taking care of his farm, Joe was an admired trainer of foxhunting dogs and was a respected breeder of foxhounds on the East Coast. One of his greatest pleasures was running the hounds with his foxhunting buddies.

He was a great storyteller and possessed a sense of humor that his friends and family enjoyed. He had a natural talent for training horses.

Joe was a man of strong faith, who loved his family and delighted in his children and grandchildren, and loved his country.

He was an outdoors person who enjoyed fishing, the mountains, bluegrass music, and God’s creations.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Thornton and Senora Caldwell, and his loving wife of forty-four years, Alice Shelor Caldwell.

He is survived by his children, Rhonda (Chuck) Lydeard of Morehead, KY; Jennifer (David) Billstrom, Black Mountain, NC; Jimmy (Brandy) Caldwell, Abingdon, VA; Senora (Paul) Faulkner, Floyd, VA., and grandchildren, Khalil Caldwell, Dustin Faulkner, Sandra (Jack) March; Peyton Faulkner; Rachel Caldwell; James Caldwell; Luke Buchanan and Cole Buchanan, and his siblings, Mary (Ab) Huff, Mildred Weddle, Sandra (Jack) Davis, and his sisters-in-law, Susie Shelor and Edna Ann Shelor.

The family wishes to offer special appreciation to Joe’s wonderful caregivers, Teresa Moses and Harmony Pratt, who enabled to Joe to be in the comfort of his home during his extended illness.

And, special acknowledgment to Joe’s daughter, Senora, whose outstanding nursing care and love and support gave strength to her Dad.

The family is also grateful to the compassionate staff at Carilion NRV/Radford, who treated Joe with respect, empathy and excellent care during his last day on earth.

Visitation for Mr. Caldwell will be held at Meadows Baptist Church in Meadows of Dan on Friday, July 1st, 2022 from 11am to 12:30 pm, followed by the funeral service at 12:30pm. Military rites will be held at the graveside at the church.

William "Bill" Gary Turman

William “Bill” Gary Turman, 75 of Indian Valley, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis & Lydia Howell Turman; grandsons, Daniel Joseph Turman and Anthony Shane Vest; brother & sister-in-law, Archie Wayne & Edna Turman; sister & brother-in-law, Lois Jean & Paul Edwards.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Etheleen Anne Turman; sons, Gary William Turman (Elizabeth Holland) and Danny Joe Turman (Kimberly); daughter, Sonia Turman Vest (Robert); grandchildren, Addison S. Vest, Joshua Kohlenberg, Brittney MacDougall, Lauren Turman, Olivia Turman, and Emma Turman; great-grandchildren, Hunter Kohlenberg, Lukas MacDougall, and Keegan Turman; sisters & brothers-in-law, Carolyn & Richard Thomas, Kathy & Kenneth Huff, and Diane & Charlie Stultz; and his faithful fur companion, Rusty.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Turman/Cruise Cemetery with Military Rites by The Army National Guard and Grover King VFW Post# 1115. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Disabled American Veterans.

Shelven Aaron (Sonny) Vest

 

Shelven Aaron (Sonny) Vest, 89 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Aaron Vest and Laura Hoback Vest; wives, Norma Gene Boothe Vest and Beulah Austin Whitlock Vest.

He is survived by his daughter, Annette Vest (Mike) Battle; sons, Darryl (Robin) Vest and John (Mary) Vest; step-daughter, Debra (Charlie) Statzer; step-sons, Daniel (Sabrina) Whitlock and David (Kathy) Whitlock; grandchildren, Eric (Amanda) Janney, Kimberly (Andrew) Nichols, Amanda (Joey) Belcher, Alexis Vest, Travis (Jessica) Boyd, Kenny Moore (Sarah Wyatt), and Brooklynn Underwood; step-grandchildren, Ethan (Jennifer) Whitlock, Waylon Whitlock (Emily Barker) and Will (SaZha) Statzer; great-grandchildren, Luke and Ava Janney, Aaron, Carleigh, and Ethan Nichols, Aubrie Grenier, Emmett Boyd, and Hayden Martin; and step-great-grandson, Elijah Whitlock.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Stonewall Church United Methodist Brethren with Pastor Jerry Hylton, Pastor Darren Landon, Pastor Daniel Whitlock, and Pastor Mike Battle officiating. Interment will follow in the Stonewall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Maberry Funeral Home.

Katherine Victorine Gardner

 

Katherine Victorine Gardner, 95 of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband, Bernard E. Gardner; parents, Edward Sanders Hull and Nancy Arlena Bolt Hull; brothers, Dixie D. Hull (Ava) and Rush Hull (Nancy).

She is survived by her daughter, Vicki S. Gardner; son, Donald R. Gardner (Joyce); grandchildren, Ashlee V. Gardner, Adam G. Gardner (Carrie); great-grandson, Nathaniel J. Gardner.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Timothy Hale and Pastor Richard Gregory officiating. The interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Floyd United Methodist Church, in memory of Katherine Gardner, 417 E Main St, Floyd, VA 24091.

Priscilla June Smith Dillon

 

Priscilla June Smith Dillon, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2019, in Eustis, Florida.

June was born in Floyd County on June 9, 1942.

June is preceded in death by her parents, George Robert “Rob” Smith and Roxie Gaye Radford Smith of Floyd; sisters, Dorothy Gaye Smith of Floyd and Nina Christine Smith Blankenship of Christiansburg; and brothers, Jeff Willard Smith, Pete Marion Smith, and Bobby N Smith, all of Floyd.

June is survived by “son”, Scott Guy (Sandy) of Missouri; special “brother”, Jack Smith (Patsy) of Florida; special niece, Peggy Blankenship Carter of Virginia; special friend, Lanette Stanley of Florida and Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at the gazebo at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd VA.

Dorothy Elizabeth Janney

 

 

Dorothy Elizabeth Janney, 98, of Copper Hill, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Dorothy was born May 7, 1924 to the late Morris Allen and Ida Mae Cannaday Vest. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Willard Janney; brothers, Kyle A. Vest, Ralph M. Vest, David R. Vest.

She is survived by her sisters, Ruth V. Ingram, Marie V. Thomas (Bill); brothers, Paul L. Vest, Charles W. Vest (Loretta P.), James B. Vest (Katie S.); sister-in-law, Evelyn H. Janney. In addition to her siblings she loved and was loved and adored by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was a graduate of Check High School. She was a long time employee of an overall factory later known as Imperial Reading. She was a vital part of the payroll department and the last employee to leave when the factory closed.  There is no way to express what a wonderful person she was, very loving, kind and giving. She made and gave away many afghans and was also known for her pound cakes and green beans.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Hylton and Pastor Darren Landon officiating. The Interment will follow at the Stonewall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Stonewall Building Fund C/O Marie Thomas, 536 Poor Farm Rd. SE, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Stonewall Cemetery, C/O Tim Turman, 4455 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd, VA 24091.

Stanley Lee Weeks

 

Stanley Lee Weeks, 82 of Floyd, Virginia went peacefully to be with his Lord on June 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents; Ray & Goldie Weeks, siblings; Mitzi, Sheldon, Shirley, Harless, and Eugene, and a special grand-daughter; Amber. 

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce of 59 years, and children, Tammy (Gerald) Hylton, Danny (Julie) Weeks, Patricia (Lawrence) Whitlock, and Tracy (Jerry) Heinline, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. 

Stanley served in the National Guard for 7 years and retired from Hooker Furnishings in Roanoke, Virginia after 30 years. He was a faithful member and Sunday School Teacher at Beaver Creek Baptist Church. He held a special place in his heart for his cat Patches.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shannon Hicks and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Beaver Creek Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard.

George Christopher Jones

George “Chris” Jones, son of George W. Jones and the late Ruth Crowell was born on December 4, 1968 in Richmond, Virginia.  After fighting a good fight, he departed this life on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

As a native and resident of Richmond, Virginia for the majority of his life, Chris attended Richmond public schools and was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School of Richmond, Virginia. He pursued a further education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and was a tenured employee at Canatal Steel as a mechanic.

With courage and tenacity, he served his country in the United States Navy. The essence of his Christian life was established at a young age at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Richmond Virginia. Following the pastoral path of his late mother who was a former pastor, Chris faithfully contributed to the missions and ministries of Little River Missionary Baptist Church, serving as the Associate Pastor. As he was pursing his pastoral trajectory, Chris was attending seminary school at Richmond Virginia Seminary and Eastern Theological Seminary. 

Chris was a jack-of-all-trades and he could fix literally anything. He was known as “The Handyman” or “Mr. Mechanic”.  His other loves and interests were hunting, fishing, racing, football, traveling, camping, spending time with family and friends, motorcycles, working with dogs, and mentoring and helping others. He indeed leaves a legacy of love and kind deeds for all of us to cherish forever. We are so thankful to God for his treasured life and precious memories.

Today, Chris is reunited with his mother, Ruth Crowell; brother, Devon Jones; maternal and paternal grandparents and other family members and friends who preceded him in death.

To cherish his memories, he leaves behind his wife, Angela “Nicole” Jones (Floyd, Virginia); children, Raeshaun Jones (Richmond, Virginia), Raschad Jones (Richmond, Virginia) and Kioko Tate-Harris (Richmond, Virginia); father, George W. Jones (Richmond, Virginia); sisters, Lajoi Jones (Richmond, Virginia), Syreeta (Crystal) Edmonds (Columbus, Georgia) and Julia “Pinky” Brown (Buford, Georgia); brothers, Dante Jones (Richmond, Virginia) and Anthony (Yolanda) G. Jones, Sr.; step-children, Victoria Womack (Roanoke Virginia), Adrienne Womack (Fort Worth, Texas) and Blake Hairston (Floyd, Virginia); step grand-children, L.J. Redd and Roial Brown (Roanoke, Virginia); aunts, Dorothy Crowell and Joyce (George) Bright; uncles,  James Crowell, Garland M. Jones, and Michael T. Jones; devoted friends, Kermit Woolfolk, Michael Lewis, and Terry Reed; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Little River Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Clinton Crump, Rev. Jerome Bonds, Rev. Walter Lawson, and Rev. James Clayborn officiating. Interment will follow in the Little River Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd VFW Post # 7854 and American Legion Post # 127. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.

Jerry Robert Radford

Jerry Robert Radford, 73 of Floyd, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Pratt Radford; daughter-in-law, Misty Cheek Radford; parents, Johnnie & Zorene Radford; and in-laws, Billy Pratt, Dale Pratt, Irving Pratt, Kaye Conner, and Ethel Pratt.

He is survived by his children & spouses, Bradley Radford, LeighAnne & Dana Graham, and Jamie & Karen Radford; grandchildren, Landon Cheek, Brianna, John-Michael, and Katie Graham, Phillip and Forrest Radford; brother & sister-in-law, Ricky & Jackie Radford; sister & brother-in-law, Judy & Tommy Litchford; in-laws, Jean & Buck Whitlock, Iva Dell Hollandsworth, Luther Pratt, Lowell & Norma Jean Pratt, Donnie & Brenda Pratt, and Linda Pratt; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Leon Moles officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. on June 11, 2022 in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bedford, VA with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Ridge Cancer Center or Good Samaritan Hospice.

The family would like to extend a special thank you on Jerry’s behalf to his family and special friends for all of their prayers for him during this time.

Jennifer Ann Babcock

Jennifer Ann Babcock, 30 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

She is survived by her caregivers, Kenny & Janice Cox and Kevin & Britany Cox; guardians, Stanley and Karen Hawkins; special friends, Cameron, Kendall and Christopher Cox; housemate, Shannon Mitchell; Duncans Chapel Church of the Brethren Family; and her Wall Residences Family.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Duncans Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Stanley Hawkins officiating.