James Dale Quesenberry

 

James Dale Quesenberry, 72 of Willis, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 2, 2023. He was a good son and brother, a loving husband, and an amazing daddy, doting papa, and great grandpa as well as a friend to many.

He is preceded in death by his mom, Fay Quesenberry.

Left to cherish his memory are his father, J.C. Quesenberry of Willis; his wife of 49 years, Frances Quesenberry; his three daughters, Selena (John) Mangels of Christiansburg, Alicia (Tommy) Dials of Willis, and Monica Quesenberry (Jerry Brown) of Willis; son, Brian (Mary) Quesenberry of Indian Valley; brother, Anthony (Debbie) Quesenberry of Copper Hill; sister, Rebecca (Bill) Worrell of Hillsville; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held.

Rodger Clinton Poff

Rodger Clinton Poff of Check, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2022. Rodger was born on November 4, 1953 to Clinton and Avis Poff.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Avis Poff; his sister, Goldie; and his sister-in-law, Lou Poff.

Rodger is survived and missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Bonnie L. Poff; his children, Kathy King (Charlie Abb), Crystal Poff, Tina (Louis) Escobedo, Brad (Solange) Poff; grandchildren, Kimberly (Brian) Beeghly, Joseph (Heather) King, Matthew King, Nathaniel Escobedo, Maggie Escobedo, and Sophia Poff; great-grandchildren, Holden Beeghly, Ella Beeghly and Owen King. Rodger is also survived by brothers, Clyde Poff and Thomas (Ardella) Poff as well as nieces and nephews.

Rodger was the happiest when he was surrounded by family and making everyone smile. He will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known him. Until we meet again, we will hold you in our hearts and take care of mom for you.

There will be a memorial service on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Evangel Foursquare Church (2360 Hardy Road Vinton, VA 24179) at 11:00 a.m.

Donald Ray Hylton

 

Donald Ray Hylton, 71 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny & Inez Hylton; and sister, Joyce Perkins.

He is survived by his brothers & sisters-in-law, Rex & Mary Hylton and Gerald & Tammy Hylton; sisters & brother-in-law, Laurie & Les Barnard and Betty McGrady; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no public services.

Betty Duncan Henry

 

Betty Duncan Henry, 82 of Willis, passed away on January 1, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Lucille Duncan; and siblings, Ruth Duncan, Vera Beckner, and Nancy White.

She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Sandy & Billy Ward, Minnie Henry, and Melanie & Jr. Ferrell; grandsons, Seth & Luke Marshall; brother, James Duncan; sisters & brother-in-law, Shirley Duncan, Lucy Duncan, and Barbara & Lloyd Womack; brother-in-law, Lewis Beckner (Vera); nieces and nephews, David Beckner, Todd (Tina) Beckner, Pam (Glen) McGuire, Jennifer Stiltner, and Ashley Womack; great-nieces and great-nephews, Jimmi Rose, Christian Stiltner, Issac Stiltner, Elijah Stiltner, Madison Hines, Caitlin McGuire, Ava Beckner, and Isaiah Beckner; and several cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend special thanks for all of the prayers and phone calls.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Dennis Marvin Akers

 

Dennis Marvin Akers, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Dennis was a Floyd County High School and Cheyney University of PA graduate. He served in the United States Air Force and gave 22 years of service to Shelor Motor Mile. He was Associate Pastor at Mt. Zion Christian Church and Bible study teacher.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria Akers; children, Marva Denise Akers, Mariah Carrie Butts, Nacina McDaniel, and Dennis Marvin Akers, Jr.; grandchildren, Malcolm Elijah Akers, Jacob Stockton, Jonas Stockton, and Zacchaeus McDaniel; and a host of nieces, nephews, church & work family and friends.  

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in the Big Oak Cemetery with Rev. Sheila Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. prior to the service in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. 

Sue Poff Quesinberry

Sue Poff Quesinberry passed away at her home on January 1, 2023. She was a wonderful mother, who always went above and beyond for her sons.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Burnett & Stella Poff; and husband, Eric Quesinberry.

Sue is survived by two sons who love her so very much, Mike Quesinberry and Chris Quesinberry; one sister, Kaye Rassmussen; and one granddaughter, Mallie Quesinberry.

Her wish was to be cremated and that wish is being honored by her sons. A private service will be held by her family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sue’s honor to Zion Lutheran Church, 635 Needmore Ln NE, Floyd, VA 24091.

 

The Bridge 

Then I came upon a bridge and as I stepped across,

The waves of life’s stormy seas quickly ceased to toss,

And on the other side I found a bright and happy place,

Where God’s own love filtered down and shone upon my face.

A place of rainbows and a cross,

A place where promise is not lost.

Yes in this place I’ll make my home,

Where Jesus reigns upon his throne.

 

Mike Quesinberry

William Marvin Kemp

William Marvin Kemp, 78 of Floyd, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Kemp; parents, Clarence & Evelyn Kemp; and sister, Pearl Bowman.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Flora Kemp; son & daughter-in-law, Jeffrey & Tamiko Kemp; and grandchildren, Alsu, Ivan and Timothy Kemp.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stewart Childress officiating. Interment will follow in the Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church, 2102 Childress Road, Willis, VA 24380.

Joyce Ray Huff

Joyce Ray Huff went home to be with the Lord on Dec 17, 2022. He finished the cancer battle well with faith in God’s plan for him. He is seeing the face of Jesus and reunited with the love of his life, Jean.

Joyce worked at Fabric Cutters in Floyd as a young man until its closing. He then worked at MicroMetrics until he retired. He served his church, Calvary Baptist, as a Deacon and in numerous other capacities. He raised cattle on his farm. He enjoyed woodworking and created many treasured pieces. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others who needed his help repairing or building things.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; his parents, Curby Lee and Gaynell Huff; and his siblings, Paul Huff and Shirley Sutphin.

He is survived by his children, Vicki Long (Dale), Julie Long (Daniel), and Daniel Huff (Crystal). He was blessed with five grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Thomas (Jessica), Matthew, Sarah, Lindsey, and Dylon. He is survived by six brothers and sisters, Jordan Huff (Bea), Janie Stevers, Caroline Rue (Bob), Ann Choudhury (Sal), James Huff (Pat), and Silas Huff (Diane). He had so many cousins, nieces and nephews that he enjoyed and loved.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Agee and Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. 

The family would like to thank the kind nurses and care professionals of Residential Hospice. The support and care that Susan, Jennifer, Tammy and Jenna provided is so greatly appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia.

Donald Timothy Spence

 

Donald Timothy Spence, 51 of Stuart, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy E. & Hassaba Spence and Kenneth Ray Mabery; uncles, Larry Ray Mabery and Kenneth Thompson; and step-father, Douglas Dee Moore.

He is survived by his mother, Linda Gay Moore; father, Wayne A. Spence; grandmother, Kathleen Hylton Mabery; brother, Rick Spence (Mendy); twin-sisters, Kayden Chevey Anderson and Riley Ray Anderson; uncles, Terry Mabery (Debora Keith) and Michael Mabery;  aunt, Beatrice Thompson; nephew, Jared Spence (Mary); niece, Abigail Spence (Dylan Vest); and great-nieces, Brinley Spence and Aria Spence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brent Carrick and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kenneth Houston Beckner

 

Kenneth Houston Beckner, 72 of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Houston M. Beckner; and brother, Donald Beckner.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Conner Beckner; daughter, Susan Meredith (D.K.); son, Rick Beckner (Chris); seven grandchildren; mother, Ida Bolt; sisters, Wanda Hale (Tommy) and Marsha Brown; sister-in-law, Becky Beckner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Edna O. Harman Jarrell

 

On December 13, 2022, Edna O. (Harman) Jarrell died peacefully and went home to be with the Lord. Edna was born in Floyd County Virginia on June 16, 1931, to Stuart and Dada (Weeks) Harman.

She graduated from Willis High School in Willis, Virginia. She was a member of Baywood Wesleyan Church in Galax, Virginia. She enjoyed attending church and singing the traditional hymns. Edna had a special talent for sewing, crocheting and raising African Violets. Spending time with family and friends was a great joy to her.

Edna is preceded by her parents, Stuart and Dada (Weeks) Harman; husband, "Roy" Nelson Jarrell; son, Roy N. Jarrell, Jr and siblings, Sammy Harman, Billy Joe Harman, Virgie Nester, as well as 17 half brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children, Brenda J. Young (William) of Salisbury, Nancy E. Mason (Ralph) of Glen Burnie, Julie Jarrell Sharma (Roop) of Hanover and Ronald B. Jarrell of Virginia; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in the Topeco Cemetery with Rev. Randy Watts officiating.

William Michael "Mike" Stump

 

William Michael “Mike” Stump, 67 of Copper Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Newton Hoover Stump; and sisters, Katherine Yopp & Deborah Stump.

He is survived by his mother, Norma C. Hill Martin; children, Anton Stump (Maura) & Sidney Hossey (Bryan); grandchildren, Robert, Aida & Colleen Stump and Ethan & Aiden Hossey; sisters, Charlotte Goodwine & Rebecca Fell; and soul mate, Virginia Gail Bailey.

A private funeral service will be held.