Mary Edith Wade

 

Mary Edith Goad Wade, 98 of Floyd, was gently received in the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 20, 2023, with her daughter, Dawn by her side.

Mom will be reunited with her husband of 53 years, Harry Marvin Wade, her parents Charlie Arthur “Bud” Goad, Josie Ada Evaline Moles Goad, her brother Harry Goad, her sisters Belva Goad Dalton, Carmine “Booty” Goad and grandson Chris Hall.

To carry on her legacy are her grandchildren, Calvin Lee Harris, Jr. (Michelle), Mark Harris and Matt Harris. Great  grandchildren, Madison, Morgan, Mason, Max, Harley and Cassidy.

Mom’s legacy of independence, strong work ethic and her spirit will be forever in the hearts of her family. Mary’s greatest passion in life was taking care of her family. Mary was a long time member of Falling Branch United Methodist Church. She attended church until her health no longer allowed her to. The church family remained close to her heart.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Angie Sowers officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Falling Branch United Methodist Church, 1260 Floyd Hwy S, Floyd VA, 24091.

No matter how old they get your children will still love, support and provide care for you. Let us not become weary in doing for our parents. The word of our God shall stand forever.

Robert Lee Nester, Sr.

Surrounded by his loving family, Robert Lee Nester, Sr., 92, of Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. and formerly of Floyd, Va., went to be with our heavenly father on January 17, 2023.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Cunningham Nester; long-time companion, Pat Nearhood; daughter, Deborah Nester Quesenberry Lucas; grandsons, Kevin John Nester and Bryan Matthew Nester.

Surviving are his children, Charlotte Phillips (Duane) of Williamsburg, Va., Robert Nester, Jr. Morehead City, N.C., Jeanette Nester Brown (Dale) Pine Knoll Shores, N.C., Teresa Nester (Susan) Floyd, Va., Dale Nester (Stephanie) Fredericksburg, Va.; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a retiree of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.

Robert took great pride when his children and grandchildren reached out to him for his technical expertise. He was the family's YouTube/Google guy before there was such a thing. He loved golf, boating around the Southern Outer Banks, clamming, and gardening, but his greatest passion was spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Floyd Baptist Church with Julius Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the Marine Corps Funeral Honors. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Dad, Papa ...we promise we will watch for deer and slow down so as not to get a speeding ticket. We closed the refrigerator door, turned the lights off, we made up our minds, went out the door (in or out) and closed it behind us.

Glenn C. Reed

 

Glenn C. Reed, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Floyd, VA. He was born on March 25, 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie & Della Reed.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Wilma Keith Reed; their children, Laura Link (Andy), Lynda Wilson (Leslie), and Chris Reed (Heather); grandchildren, Amanda Bolt (Cayman), Emily Wilson, Matthew Reed, and Morgan Reed.

Per his request, there will be no public services.

Michael Lewis Walker

Michael Lewis Walker, 81, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. 

Mr. Walker was born on April 12, 1941, in Saint Albans, West Virginia to the late Vinton and Roxie Campbell Walker. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Webb Walker; brothers and sisters, Robert Walker, Gwendolyn Hoffman, and Quinton (Buck) Walker. 

He had retired early from municipal employment and spent many years Homestead farming.

Survivors include his wife, Carole Walker; daughter, Delinda Conard (husband Kenneth); sons, Michael W. Walker Sr.and Kevin Walker (wife Carla); step-children, John, Mary, Karen, and Michael; grandchildren, Sabrina, Elizabeth, Michael W. Jr., Brad, Joel, Jared and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Landon, Derick, Marick, Makenna, Lea, Lilly, Jensen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no public services. 

Reba Cox Wade

Reba, 94 passed gently at her home with her children , Sue Quesenberry and Brad Wade by her side. She is the daughter of James Pogue and Jessie Mae Altizer Cox. She is survived by a sister and brother, Glenda Dehart, ( Arnold), and Allen Cox. Also surviving are her daughter in law, Deniese Wade, grandchildren Adrianne Mullins, and Ashley Meyer, and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her husband, Esker Wade,  their daughter , Alta Karen, and  son in law, Gene Quesenberry.

Also preceded by Effie Higgs, Russell, Bernard, Phillip and Coleman Cox,  Bessie, Eunice, and Geneva Cox, and Troy Higgs.

Elder Tim McGrady will officiate the service on Jan. 11th, 2 pm, at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 pm. Burial in Big Sand Cemetery  in Indian Valley.

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