Hugh Wade Goad, 91 of Floyd County, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Winnie Martin Goad; parents, Herman Walter & Lauretta Wade Goad; and brother, Collis Goad.
He is survived by his brother-in-law, Nelson Martin (Bonnie) and family; and special niece and caregiver, Julie Hubbard (Charles).
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Charles Hubbard officiating.
Gene Allen Morrell, 75 of Indian Valley, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 12, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.W. & Nellie Morrell.
He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University, with Bachelor’s degrees in history and journalism, and a Master’s degree in history. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served with the 25th Infantry Division. He retired from the Army Reserve at the rank of Major after 21 years of service. He was the author of “Heroes Among Us: World War II Veterans of Montgomery County and Radford, Virginia.” He was a journalist, with more than 30 years of experience as reporter and editor with the News Messenger and Southwest Times.
He was a devoted Husband, Dad and Gda who loved and continuously spoiled his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mozelle Duncan Morrell; daughter & son-in-law, Angela M. & Rocky Huff; granddaughter, Jana Huff and fiancé, Guy Smith; grandson, Shane Huff, all of Indian Valley; sisters, Mary Morrell and Charlotte M. Roe of Piney Flats, Tennessee; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda D. & Allen Cox of Radford, and Nadean D. Jarels of Christianburg; nieces and nephews, Jackie Ferguson, Tim Roe, Matthew Hensley, Cassie Hensley, Dustin Roe, Melissa Werner, Lynn Reed, Kayla Piediscalzo, and Jameson Jarels.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rocky Huff and Timmy Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in the Phillips-Kessler (Indian Creek) Cemetery with Military Rites by the Fort Lee Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Wayne Allard, 70, of Floyd, Va., finished his journey on earth on Friday, August 5, 2022. He has begun his journey in heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Norfolk, Va. on September 4, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lizzie Echolene and Garland Whitley Allard; and brothers, Bobby Morris, Gene Allard, Garland Montgomery, Jerry Allard and James Allard.
He is survived by his son, Aaron Allard, of Floyd, Va.; daughters, Joy (Steven) Thomason, of Salem, Va., Crystal (Darrell) Parker, of Floyd, Va.; step-daughter, Ashley Breeden, of Fairlawn, Va.; grandchildren, Taylor Hairston, Cameron Parker, Javon Parker, Logan Hairston, Jada Breeden, Steven Thomason Jr.; sisters, Shirley Beech, Rose Enyart, Doris Armentrout; friend and co-parent, Betty Ross; and many other friends, including D.M. Criner, Leslie Matheny and Elden Cox, to name a few.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Bethesda House of Mercy with Pastor Ed Gallimore officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made
to Crystal A. Parker, 340 Needmore Lane NE, Floyd Va. 24091, to help with
funeral expenses.
Walter J. Turman, 88, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Spence Turman; parents, Jim and Annie Turman; son, Donnie Turman; brothers, Billy and Johnny Turman; and sister, Nancy Rader.
He is survived by his son, Kenneth Turman (Tammy Sheppard); grandchildren, Josh Graham, Jacob Turman, Kendra Turman and Justin Turman; great grandchildren, Preston, Maddie, Hunter and Caleb; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Martha and Billy Altizer; and numerous special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ted Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mike Keith, 57 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Fredrick William Keith; brother, William Matthew Keith; special grandmother, Ocie B. Keith; and special aunt, Carol Setliff.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Keith; mother, Margaret Keith; daughters and sons-in-law, Kerri Williams (Richard) and Karla Beth Rodgers (Shannon); grandchildren, Jarrett Williams (Hannah), Hallie Williams, Evie Williams, Maisie Rodgers and Tanner Rodgers; sister, Lisa Eanes (Darrell); nieces and nephews, Ethan Eanes (India), Maggie Eanes, Brandon Keith,and Callie Keith; one great nephew, Ezekiel Eanes; one great niece, Eliza Eanes on the way; uncle, Frank Keith; and his most loyal friend, Big Al.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Ricky Dishon officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Maberry Funeral Home.
Jimmy Dean Stepp, 49 of Floyd, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandy Maynard.
He is survived by his wife, Amy U. Stepp; son, Jimmy Duncan Stepp; father, Elmer Gene Stepp; half-brother, Eugene Stepp; special friend, Scottie Chaffin; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Lucille Montgomery Gallimore, 78 of Indian Valley, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Allie Montgomery; and 10 siblings.
She is survived by her husband, Ramsey Gallimore; sons & daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Wayne & Nancy Phillips Gallimore and Jonathan Lee & Heather Quesenberry Gallimore; daughter, Brenda Denise Gallimore; grandchildren, Joshua Gallimore, Sierra Gwynn (Brandon), Sheena Gallimore, and Gabriel Gallimore; brother & sister-in-law, Dorsie & Reba Montgomery; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy St. Clair and Rev. Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Billy Jack Neighbors, 32 of Copper Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He is preceded in death by his sister, Constance Vest; grandfathers, Delmar Strickler and Dennis Gibson; aunt, Linda Strickler; and uncle, Douglas Neighbors, Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Greta Cail; father, Bill Strickler; step-fathers, Jimmy Vest and Larry Cail; grandmothers, May Strickler and Loretta Gibson; special cousin & friend, Ashley Neighbors; nephews, John Hajek, Aiden Hajek, and Douglas Vest; niece, Breanna Huddleston; and close acquaintance, Brittany Whittle.
A celebration of life for Billy Jack will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 474 Floyd Hwy N, Floyd, VA 24091.
Frances
Ann Thompson, 85 of Willis, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Forest Glen Thompson; son, Michael Jim
Thompson; parents, Earl and Edna Sutphin; and 11 siblings.
Reecy Lenard Harris, 92 of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy M. Harris; son, Michael Lenard Harris; parents, Reecy & Effie Harris; and siblings, Marie Myers, Irene Marshall, and Geneva Maxwell.
He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Peggy H. and Bruce Todaro; daughter-in-law, Jessica Harris; grandchildren, Quinn, Bailey, Reecio, Nicholas, Capri, and Michael Todaro, and Katie Harris; great-grandchild, Tate Todaro; sisters-in-law, Shelby Fortner and Nancy Peters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Young officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Military Rites by the Seymour Johnson Air Force. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Deanna Nichols Boswell, 78 of Floyd, was born unto eternal life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Deanna was born on January 21, 1943, in Washington D.C. and resided in Brookville, Maryland during her adolescence and teen years. She attended high school at the Academy of The Holy Cross and graduated from Dunbarton College with a bachelor’s degree in 1965.
Deanna married, and shortly thereafter moved to Floyd County, Virginia, where she and her husband raised their family. She had an eye for interior decorating and enjoyed decorating the farmhouse where they resided.
Deanna possessed a love for all animals, but she had a special love for horses and riding. She was an avid foxhunter in her youth. She passed her love of horses and riding on to several of her children and grandchildren.
Deanna was a lifelong artist and shared her talent by painting many portraits and landscapes. She owned and operated Blacksburg Florist and her flair for floral design was evident in the many floral arrangements she created. She was also a legal assistant in both Floyd and Blacksburg for many years.
Deanna was a devout Catholic. She was a founding member of All Saints Roman Catholic in Floyd, Virginia and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Blacksburg.
Deanna is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel B. Nichols, Sr. and Dixie B. Nichols. She is survived by her brothers, Daniel B. Nichols, Jr. and Dean B. Nichols; sons, Robert C. Boswell, Jr. (Kimberly), Edward P. Boswell (Coleen), William K. Boswell (Kelli), David B. Boswell (Christy), and James H. Boswell (Julie); daughters, Jessica L. Gallimore (Matthew), and Jacqueline D. Walker (Jonathan); grandchildren, Julianna Schultheis (Grant), Mitchell Boswell, Edward Boswell, Jr., Nicholas Boswell, Colin Boswell, Delaney Boswell, Hannah Boswell, Noah Boswell, Rebekah Gomez (Levi), Georgia Boswell, Jackson Boswell, Hunter Gallimore, Melanie Gallimore, Ayden Walker, Maverick Walker, and Natalie Walker; and great-grandchild, Natalia Rosalina “Rosie” Gomez.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Floyd with a reception to follow. Inurnment will take place in Maryland at a later date.
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