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2001 thru 2004
HELP
I am looking for documentation of the parents of Daniel Spangler
and his wife Mary who settled in Franklin County, Virginia
approximately 1773.
Family legend says Daniel and Mary came from Germany to the
“vicinity of York County, PA” and later moved south to Virginia.
Daniel was born about 1716 and died in Franklin County in 1787.
Mary’s tombstone says:
Mary Spangler
died 1820
Age 100 yr
Undocumented family legend also says Daniel father’s name was
Jacob but I have never heard anyone mention his mother’s name.
Other undocumented genealogies show Mary’s maiden name as
Noffsinger Naufsinger, Notsinger, etc. but where is the proof? If
you have or know where I can find documentation please contact
me?
THANKS for any help you can provide
Email: mjs15@verizon.net
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Notices for 4 October 2001
ALFREDA AKERS
CHRISTIANSBURG-Alfreda Akers, 85, went home to her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, September 26, 2001. She
was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Leroy Akers, her son; Jimmy Akers, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina
died within the same hour.
She is survived by: daughter-in-law, Brenda Akers, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina; one son and daughter-inlaw,
Richard and Judy Akers, Wirtz; daughters and sons-in-law, Paula Jean and Donald Sires, Lynnwood,
Washington, Doris and Daniel Sutphin, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Julia Lentini, Renton, Washington, Jodi
Madison, Bothell Washington, Celeste Parker and Whitney Akers, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, Tracy Shepherd,
Christiansburg, Charles (Chuck) Akers. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held at noon on September 29, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Dewey Weaver, Jr. and Pastor Mike Vest officiating. A graveside committal service was held at 3:30 p.m.
at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd.
ELDON RUDOLPH DUNCAN
WILLIS-Eldon Rudolph Duncan, 66, passed away Friday, September 28, 2001 at his home.
He was retired from NRI Industries after 31 years of service. He served as Governor of Montgomery
County Moose Lodge from 1983-84. A life member of the Floyd County Rescue Squad and a member of the Indian
Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Bishop Duncan, Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Ann and
William Hairston, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Eldon and Amanda Duncan, Willis; brothers and sisterin-law,
Reverend Ralph and Shirley Duncan, Floyd; Carlton Duncan, Dublin; grandsons, Eric Shane VanBuren,
Christopher Eldon VanBuren; great-granddaughter, Christina Shamae Hairston.
Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist
Church with Elder Jay Harris, Elder Paul Williams and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Thank You
Barbara Duncan and family would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our friends, neighbors
and family for all their support, love and donations during this difficult time for us. We are truly grateful to the
members of the Indian Valley Rescue Squad and Fire Department who worked hard putting together a hot-dog and
gospel singing benefit on September 14 at Indian Valley Elementary School to help raise money for us. A special
thank you also goes out to all the gospel singers who graciously took the time out to come and sing. Although Eldon
and I weren’t able to be at the benefit in person we did hear how each one of you sang so beautifully.
To all of you who donated cakes, pies and wood crafts to be auctioned off, for those who worked serving
the food and especially to everyone who gave so generously words cannot express how much we are grateful to you.
What you have given us is a precious memory to keep in our hearts. Thank you for being so thoughtful. May God
bless each one of you.
Notices for 10 October 2001
ROBERT ALFRED FORGET
PILOT-Robert Alfred Forget, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in a Salem nursing home. He had been a
resident of Serenity House since 1976. He was a veteran of World War II and the last known member of his family.
Graveside service was held Saturday morning at the Serenity House Cemetery with Mr. David Francis officiating,
with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd Post #7854. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
BERNICE PHILLIPS MITCHELL
SALEM-Bernice Phillips Mitchell, 89, formerly of Indian Valley passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at Snyder
Nursing Home in Salem. She was a member of Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death
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y her parents, Curtis and Lena Phillips, husband, Elmer Mitchell, her only son, Jason Delmas Mitchell, brothers,
Terry, Edgar, Huger, Martin and Wyatt Phillips, sisters Dove Hall and Ola Harris.
Survivors include: four daughters and sons-in-law, Eunice and Coleman Cox, Ramona and Jerry
Hollandsworth, both of Forest, Phyllis and Glenn Marshall, Dugspur, Glenda and Bill Meador, Roanoke; daughterin-law,
Glenna Mitchell, Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carlysle Phillips, Victor and Nannie Phillips, June
and Mozelle Phillips, all of Willis; sisters-in-law, Vernie Phillips, Willis, Lessie Phillips, Pilot; 13 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Bernice was a special person and loved by all who knew her.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist
Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery. Friends may join the
family in the church social hall immediately following the committal service.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Notices for 18 October 2001
J.C. AKERS
NEWPORT NEWS-J.C. Akers, 73, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was
born in Floyd County and was a resident of Newport News since 1967.
He was a 22 1/2 year Army veteran who had served in both Korea and Vietnam, as well as Germany and
Alaska. He retired in 1975.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Akers; two sons, Larry K. Akers and Terry G. Akers; a daughter and
her husband, Janet F. and James D. Asby; two sisters, Velta Maxey and Zora Dulaney; grandsons, Kenny Akers,
Phillip Asby, Christopher Akers and Casey Akers; granddaughters, Becky Akers, Natalie Asby and Lisa Akers;
great-granddaughters, Alana and Sara Akers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Griffith E. and Lillian M.
Akers; brothers, Herman L. Akers, James Akers, Ervin Akers, N.F. Akers, and an infant brother; and a sister, Ruby
Akers.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10 at the chapel of W.J. Smith and Son Funeral
Home with Reverend Brad Dulaney officiating. Burial followed in Peninsula Memorial Park.
W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MIRIAM C. COCKRAM
FLOYD-Miriam C. Cockram, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2001 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by:
two sisters, Lurlene Rorrer, Michigan, Vada Rorrer, Floyd; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, with Reverend Leon
Wood officiating.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ELDON RALPH DALTON
WILLIS-Eldon Ralph Dalton, 58, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Wake Forest University
Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Toy Eldon Dalton.
Survivors: wife, Muriel Phillips Dalton, Willis; step-son, Barry W. Poff, Willis; mother, Lucy Franklin
Dalton, Hillsville; mother-in-law, Dessie Phillips, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Waverly P. and Jeanette Dalton,
Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Larry Schmitt, Richmond; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dean
and Verna Mae Akers, Willis; five nephews and one niece.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Harvey Carico and Reverend Joe Quesenberry officiating. Burial was in Greasy Creek
Cemetery. Maberry Funeral was in charge of arrangements.
CARLTON GLENVER DUNCAN
DUBLIN-Carlton Glenver Duncan, 61, formerly of Floyd passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at New River
Valley Medical Center.
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Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Reverend Ralph and Shirley Duncan, Floyd; sisters-in-law,
Mary Duncan, Richmond, Glendola Duncan, Roanoke, Barbara Duncan, Willis, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist church with
Elder Paul Williams and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled the arrangements.
RAY GIFFORD GOFF
CHECK-Ray Gifford Goff, 84, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at his home.
Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie Conner Goff, Check; sons and daughters-in-law, Sheldon Ray and
Sheila Goff, Salem, Wayne and Reba Goff, Check; grandchildren, Lorrie Goff, Johnson City, Tennessee, Wesley
Goff, Stacy Goff, Kristin Goff, Check; great-grandchildren, Tempry Goff, Jordon Goff, Bethany Goff.
Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 at Havens Chapel United Methodist Church
with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Burial was in Huffville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, was in
charge of arrangements.
GLEN MCKINLEY HARRIS
CHRISTIANSBURG-Glen McKinley Harris, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October
11, 2001 at his home after a brief illness. A graveside service was held in Sunset Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Sunday,
October 14, conducted by Reverend Thomas E. Rice. Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Carilion NRV Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
MARIE JANNEY MURPHY
BLAIRS- Marie Janney Murphy of 7993 U.S. Highway 29, responded to God’s call to come home Tuesday,
October 9, 2001 from the residence after a lengthy illness. She was born in Floyd County and was the daughter of
Luther Janney and Mincie West Janney. She was first married to Frederick Edward Clark in 1947, who preceded her
in death in 1958 and in 1963 married King S. "Bill" Murphy, Jr., who survives.
She was a devoted homemaker and with her husband, owned and operated Ole Virginia Candle Craft of
Blairs and a cattle farm in Floyd County, before retiring. Earlier she was employed by Dan River Mills.
She was currently a member of Chestnut Level Baptist Church, where she was a youth leader and Sunday
school teacher for many years. She was formerly a very active member of the Ringgold Baptist Church. She is
survived by, in addition to her husband, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice C. Carter, both of Danville;
two sisters, Thelma Janney Nash, Providence, North Carolina and Leila Janney Huff, Floyd; two brothers, Thurman
Janney, Copper Hill, and Chester Janney, Floyd and a dear friend, Jackie W. Yates, Blairs.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her first husband and her parents, by one sister, Alma Janney
Shank and one brother, Ray Janney, both of Floyd.
The Graveside Celebration was held October 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Highland Burial Park by the
Reverend Dr. Ross L. Range, Sr. Wrenn-Yeatts North Chapel handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Danville Cancer Association 1225 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 or
the Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, C/O Mrs. Hilda Hundley, 1211 Greenwood Drive, Danville, VA
24540.
FLETCHER ODELL PHILLIPS
WILLIS-Fletcher Odell Phillips, 80, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Simmons and Edna Phillips and a son, Lancson Odell Phillips.
Survivors are: wife, Versie Hollandsworth Phillips; three brothers, Gerald Phillips, Willis, Rhudy Phillips,
Fayetteville, North Carolina, Olen Phillips, Boones Mill; one sister, Connie Moogalion, Richmond; two sisters-inlaw,
Eula Phillips, Verlie Slusher, Christiansburg; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 at the Floyd Kingdom Hall of Jehovah
Witnesses conducted by Roscoe Price, William Fenwick and Fred Thomas. Interment in the Hollandsworth
Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, was in charge of arrangements.
RICHARD "RICK" A. SLAYMAN
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CHRISTIANSBURG-AQCS Richard "Rick" A. Slayman U.S. Navy Ret., 71, entered into the ranks of his Supreme
Commander on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at his home in Christiansburg, after a life of service to his family,
friends, and country. He was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of Eunice Slayman Davis and Russell William Slayman.
He graduated from Belmont High School in Los Angeles at the age of 16. He went to Los Angeles City College for
two years. At the age of 18 he entered into a career with the U.S. Navy. After boot camp he became a member of
P.B.M. Naval Squadron. He was presented The Naval Air Metal during his service in the Korean Conflict. He
received The Naval Commendation Metal during his service in the Vietnam Conflict. While in the service he served
aboard the Carriers USS Bon Homme Richard, USS Ranger, and The USS Enterprise. He retired from the U.S.
Navy after 20 years of service to his country. After Retirement from the Navy he worked from the computer
Division of RCA Corporation. His first assignment was in Thule, Greenland, he later returned to U.S. to various
assignments until being assigned to Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1971. He retired from Unisys Corp. in
1988. He was a member of U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve, a member of Masonic Lodge 329 A.F. & F.M., Kazim Shriners
Temple, and a member of St. Judes Catholic Church. Rick served the elderly of the New River Valley with the New
River Valley Senior Services Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary V. Slayman, Christiansburg; daughter, Virginia A. Hollie,
Lomita, California; two sons, John E. Slayman, Richmond, Scott M. Slayman, Radford; six grandchildren, Christine
A. Slayman, Richmond, Sarah L. Slayman, Richmond, Catherine V. Slayman, Radford, Dean A. Slayman, Radford,
Julie M. Golden, Lomita, California, John L. Hollie, Maryville, Tennessee; sister, Judith C. Slayman, Downey,
California; brother, Russell W. Slayman, Downey, California; five great-grandchildren; Skyla Hollie, Ryan Hollie,
Nicholas Chase Hollie, Michelle Golden, Chase Golden.
Masonic Services by Floyd Lodge 329 A.F. and A.M. was at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Judes Catholic Church, Radford,
with Father Robert Judge officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg.
Donations may be made to the U.S. Naval Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96570, Washington, D.C. 20077-7865.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Notices for 24 October 2001
WILLIAM CECIL DULANEY
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA- William Cecil Dulaney, 63, passed away on Monday, October 15. He was
predeceased by his mother and father, Verda Bond Dulaney and Ray Edgar Dulaney.
Survivors include: one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Wheeler, Alum Ridge; one brother and
sister-in-law, Wayne and Kathy Dulaney, Bremerton, Washington; son, Kevin Dulaney; daughter and son-in-law,
Cristi and Brian Aguilar; granddaughter, Breeanna, all of Richmond, Texas; special aunt and uncle, Oneda and
Charles Gallimore, Alum Ridge.
Graveside services were conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke on Friday, October 19, by
William Cecil’s cousins and their families. Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home handled arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity or to the Roanoke Lions Club, 4652
Mews Hill Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018, to be earmarked for their local sight and diabetes projects.
RONALD K. LIGHT
PILOT-Ronald K. Light, 56, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2001 in the VA Medical Center. He spent many
years as an outdoorsman. He was a veteran of Vietnam. He worked 25 years with the Virginia Department of
Transportation, Salem Residency. He was preceded in death by father, Forrest Light; aunts, Edith Shelton, Martha
Shelton, Allene Criner; uncle, James Dobbins, Glenn Wimmer, Frank Shelton; nephew, Phillip Correll.
Survived by: wife, Julia Webb Light, Pilot; mother, Mildred Light, Pilot; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry
and Teresa Light, Pearisburg, Jason Light, Raleigh, North Carolina; one sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Wayne
Correll, Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Beverly Light, Wendell and Dianne Light, (Twin)
Donald Ray and Beverly Light, all of Pilot; brother-in-law and spouse, Gary and Barbara Webb, Riner; special cat,
Snyder; several aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews.
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Graveside service was held Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Cemetery with Reverend
Vinton Quesenberry officiating.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Donations may be made to Hospice of the New River Valley, 707 Randoph Street, Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141 or
the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091.
KELSEA JADE NICHOLS
CHECK-Kelsea Jade Nichols, born October 19, 2001 "our little angel" infant daughter of Floyd "Winky" and Faith
Nichols of Check.
Also survived by: maternal grandparents, Roger and Linda Dickerson; paternal grandmother, Arnetta Nichols;
many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Graveside service was held Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, for family
and friends, with Reverend Matthew Brown officiating. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Notices for 1 November 2001
DELMA NOLEN RADFORD
CHRISTIANSBURG-Delma Nolen Radford, 89, a native of Floyd and a resident of English Meadows, passed away
Friday, November 2, 2001 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Carter Glass Radford, and a son, Paul D. Radford. Surviving are: one son and his wife, Wayne and Mary Radford of
Roanoke; one daughter-in-law, Wanda Radford of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Rick and Cindy Radford and
Vickie Duff of Roanoke, Amy and Walter Phillips of Floyd; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bertha
Minetree of Richmond.
Funeral service was Monday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Reverend
Matthew Brown officiating. Interment followed in the Radford Cemetery.
MARTHA REED MILES
CHRISTIANSBURG-Martha Reed Miles, 91, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at
Montgomery Regional Hospital. Her parents were Monroe Fuller Reed and Lidia Alice Reed Reed. She was born in
Floyd County Virginia on May 29, 1910. Her husband, James Joel Miles, and a great-grandchild, Jason Miles,
preceded her in death. She was a member of the Brethren Church for 74 years.
She was a devoted mother to her four children, daughters, Barbara Miles Duncan, and Phyllis Miles and
hsuband, Archie Hassell Sumner, Sr., sons, Pete and wife Mary Lou Miles, and Bo (Charles) M. and wife Barbara
Miles. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Linda, Brenda, Bentley Duncan, Joe, Bryon, Kevin Miles, Archie, Jr.
and Lisa Sumner Jarrett, and three grandchildren, Justin Miles, Brooks Duncan and Tyler Jarrett.
The funeral service was held at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Pastor
Donald Peters officiating. Arrangements were handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.
Notices for 13 November 2001
SHIRLEY ANN BECK
FLOYD- Shirley Ann Beck, born in Norfolk, ME, May 26, 1922 died October 26, 2001 in Blacksburg at
Montgomery Regional Hospital after losing a battle with cancer.
Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law, Becky Farnham and Stan Davis of Floyd; daughter, Wendy
Farnham, Norfolk; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Andrea Farnham, Hanover Park, IL; grandchildren, Daniel
and Rachel Farnham, Hanover Park; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Lou Beck, Omaha, NE; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Shirley was a talented artist and illustrator with a Master of Arts degree from Northern IL University. She
retired as an honored art educator from District 48, DuPage County, IL. In retirement, Shirley visited every
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continent except Antarctica. She lived with her daughter Beck and son-in-law Stan in Floyd County since 1999. Her
beautiful hand-made cards and writticisms will be missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
SYLVIA MAE DUNCAN COX
RADFORD-Sylvia Mae Duncan Cox, 59, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2001 in an automobile accident.
Survivors include: her husband, Archie B. Cox, Radford; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy Cox,
Christiansburg, John and Donna Cox, Blacksburg; grandsons, Brandon Cox, Ryan Cox; granddaughter, Deandra
Cox; father, Lincoln Duncan, Radford; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris Cox, Christiansburg, Opal and Dempsey
Duncan, Radford; brother Roger Duncan, Sevierville, Tennessee.
Funeral service was held Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Ernest Fulcher officiating. Burial followed in Sumpter Cemetery, Willis.
DAVID LYNN LAWSON,
DAVID CHANCE FERGUSON,
BAILEY DAKOTA LAWSON
COPPER HILL- David Lynn Lawson, 41, David Chance Ferguson, 8, Bailey Dakota (Cody) Lawson, 4, of Copper
Hill and formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 23 2001 as a result of an automobile accident. Surviving are
David’s wife and the children’s mother, Janice Dede Lawson; David’s brothers, Larry Lawson, Phillip Lawson,
Ferrell Lawson, Bruce Lawson, Kenny Lawson and wife, Betty; his sisters, Jean Lemon and Lona Lawson; his aunt,
Virginia Lawson; David’s father, Richard Wells; uncle, Edward Wells, Jr; children’s grandparents, Bobby and
Mildred Ferguson, Patricia and Doug Laxton, Susan and Edward Wells; cousins, Ricky Lawson and sons, Jody
Lawson, Darlene Lawson and Wanda Lawson; other aunts, uncles and relatives. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m.
Friday, October 26, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by Rev. James Hain.
LOMA SPENCE MARTIN
WILLIS-Loma Spence Martin, 88, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001 at her home. She was the widow of
Raymond R. Martin.
Survivors are: daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Carson Marshall, Dugspur, Sadie and Leonard Radford,
Floyd, Joyce and Arnold Duncan, Roanoke, Judy Martin, Hillsville; son and daughter-in-law, Owen and Christine
Martin, Floyd; sister, Flora Pugh, Vinton; brothers, Dot Spence, Harve De Grace, MD, Fray Spence, Willis; 12
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Rev. Norman Goad officiating. Burial in Quesenberry Cemetery.
LESTER D. "JOE" MOORE
BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK-Lester D. "Joe" Moore, 24, of Ballston Spa, New York passed away Tuesday,
October 23, 2001 in Floyd.
Born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. December 24, 1976, he was the son of Ronald "Buck" and Joan Moore. He was
a graduate of Ballston Spa High School and the VOTEC heavy equipment operator program in Saratoga Springs. He
also served as president of VOTEC. He worked for Moore Well Drillers, Inc. in Ballston Spa. He raced in the
hobbystock division #7, at both Malta Speedway and Fonda. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and fishing,
bullriding and four wheeling.
Joe and his parents made frequent visits to their Floyd home on Paradise Lane, which he loved and where he
spent lots of happy times with his paradise "mom" and friend, Phyllis Beall, hunting and fishing.
Surviving are: his parents, Ronald "Buck" and Joan Moore of Ballston Spa; three sisters, Lenae Pohi of
Glenville, Melissa Moore and Rebecca Moore both of Ballston Spa; two nephews, Jacob Moore of Ballston Spa, and
Andrew Pohi of Glenville; also cousins of Franklin County, Jerry Whittaker and family.
Funeral service was held Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Ballston Spa with interment in Ballston Spa
Cemetery. Arrangements were by Armer Funeral of Ballston Spa. Local arrangements by Wood Funeral Home,
Floyd.
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ANDREW CALVERT PHILLIPS
FRANKLIN COUNTY-Andrew Calvert Phillips, 37, formerly of Willis passed away Thursday, October 25, 2001 at
his home.
He was a devoted and loving son, brother, fiance, grandson and uncle. He always showed great love devotion
for his family. He had a heart of gold who would have given anyone all he had and would have done anything for
anyone who he knew was in need.
He was in the construction, painting, and tile contracting business. He worked for Phillips Brothers for several
years before becoming owner and operator of Ajax Painting and most recently self employed in the tile contracting
business.
His love, laughter, smile and his wonderful presence will be missed greatly by his family, friends and all
who knew him, and especially by Dillon and Jeremy who thought the world of him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe F. Phillips and a sister, Vicki Phillips Belcher.
Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Evelyn and Sheldon Phillips, Christiansburg; fiancee and sons,
Lisa Conner, Dillon and Jeremy Conner, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Lloyd Cox, Willis; brotherin-law,
Danny Belcher, Indian Valley; paternal grandparents, Victor and Nannie Phillips, Willis; three nieces
and husbands, Jolene and Terry Lucas, Floyd, Heather and Preston Cox, Christiansburg, Amber and Beryl Whitfield,
Floyd; one nephew and wife, Travis and Leslie Cox, Willis; great niece, Scarlett Lucas; great nephew, Colton Cox;
step-sisters, Daniela Plant and Brenda Bence; step-brother, Jeffery Phillips.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church,
Indian Valley with Elder George Flippin officiating. Burial followed in Indian Creek Cemetery.
STEPHEN LEE SHAVER
COPPER HILL-Stephen Lee Shaver, 28, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2001.
He is survived by: his wife, Becky Shaver, Copper Hill; parents, Jerry and Nancy Shaver, Copper Hill;
brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Teresa Shaver, Shawsville; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Robert Janney,
Floyd; grandparents, Ruby Shaver, Alvin and Attaway Conner, both of Copper Hill; father and mother-in-law,
James and
Phyllis Gardner, Galax; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Debra Gardner, Wayne and Wanda Gardner,
Floyd; step brothers-in-law and step sisters-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Billings, Boonesville, North Carolina, Scott
and Mindy Anderson, Hillsville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren
with Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Copper Hill Cemetery.
Notices for 15 November 2001
GUY L. DULANEY
CHRISTIANSBURG- Guy L. Dulaney, 87, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran
of World War II. The son of the late Henry H. and Elvina Akers Dulaney, he was also preceded in death by a son;
Teddy J. Dulaney and a grandson, Jarvis W. Oliver. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Terry L. and
Bonnie G. Dulaney; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicky Dulaney-Oliver and Harvey L. Oliver; two grandchildren,
Darrel Chad Dulaney and Brianne Dulaney; one great-grandchild, MaKayla Lynn Dulaney, all of Christiansburg;
two sisters, Esther Reed of Riner, and Ruth DeHart of Floyd. Funeral service was held Wednesday, November 14 at
1:00 p.m. at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. Reverend Allen Welborn conducted the service. Memorials may be
made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554. Horne Funeral Service,
Christiansburg handled arrangements.
MARY LENORA GREGG
CHECK-Mary Lenora Gregg, 65, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2001 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She was
preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Gregg and mother Pauline Mullins.
She is survived by: two sons and special daughters-in-law, Thomas and Betty Gregg, John and Sherry
Gregg; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Thomas Wimmer; two brothers, Jimmy Eaton, Kenny Easton; three
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sisters and one brother-in-law, Olie Darden, Hazel Sheese, Edith and Ronnie Lay; four grandchildren, Krista Gregg,
Felicia Ann Alderman, Andy Conner, Joe Wimmer; many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Funeral service was held Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Jimmy Kittinger officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ALVIE W. SMITH
BURLINGTON, NC- Alvie W. Smith, 80, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2001 at his home. He was born in
Floyd County to the late Willard Joseph Smith and Nora Lancaster Smith. He retired from Burlington Industries
after fifty years and was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. Mr. Smith enjoyed taking trips with his wife to
Hawaii and was an avid fan of Atlanta Braves baseball and nascar. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was
a veteran of the US Navy where he served during World War II.
He is survived by: his wife of over 60 years, Doris Baggerly Smith, of the home; daughter and son-in-law,
Rhonda and Rick Lane of Martinez, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law, Rhonnie and Doris Smith of Greenville,
South Carolina; grandchildren, Darice Jamison, Tom Smith, Richardson Lane and Ryan Conner Lane; one greatgrandson,
Zachary Jamison; two sisters, Mrs. Lorice O’Connor of Floyd, Mrs. Nadine Turner of Floyd; one brother,
Harry Smith of Beckley, West Virginia.
Funeral service was held at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2001 with
Reverend Dave Gilbert officiating. Burial in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington,
North Carolina 27216.
NORA LALA SPENCE
INDIAN VALLEY-Nora Lala Spence, 87, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing
Home.
Survivors include: her husband, William Truman Spence, Indian Valley; two sisters, Ocie Hollandsworth,
Christiansburg, Delilah Phillips, Indian Valley; two nephews, Cobern Quesenberry, Victor Hollandsworth; nine
nieces, Iressa Fawcett, Rosa Stout, Winnie Vaughn, Verlie Whitley, Lena Duncan, Lora Gunter, Helen Haynes,
Eloise Funkhauser, Phyllis Boyd.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
RANDOLPH HARMON VEST, SR.
SALEM-Randolph Harmon Vest, Sr., 78, left this home for his heavenly home Monday, November 12, 2001. He
was born August 15, 1923 in Floyd County. Monk served in World War II in the United States Navy and worked for
Wiley N. Jackson Company for 19 years, Associated Transport three years, and retired from Ryder Trucking. He
was a superior mechanic gifting his son with many of his talents and was always there when his daughter needed
him. He was always ready to lend a hand and a hug to his grandchildren and loved his great-grandchildren who
affectionately called him Pa Pa Monkey. He will be missed by his remaining family and buddies at Hardee’s.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Louella Florence Vest; brothers, R. B. Harold,
Alfred and Ward; sister, Lottie West. Surviving are his wife of 54 years: Bessie Lou Thomas Vest; son, Randolph
Harmon Vest, Jr. (Randy) and wife, Linda Russell Vest; daughter, Linda Vest Humphrey and husband, Robert Larry
Humphrey; grandchildren, Annette Paige Vest, Angela H. Apgar, Nancy H. Clark, Rob Humphrey; greatgrandchildren,
Nathan Lucas, Jamiann Clark, Miranda Clark and Taylor Clark, Curtis Apgar, Jessica Apgar, Megan
Rainville; brothers, Bill Vest, Irvin Vest; sisters, Virginia (June) Peters, Edith Sweeney.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Glennard
Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Cemetery. John M. Oakey and Son Salem Funeral Home
handled arrangements.
Notices for 21 November 2001
MYRTLE FRALIN AKERS
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FLOYD-Myrtle Fralin Akers, 98, passed away November 13, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Ada Lee and Harmon Williams, Floyd; one grandson and
wife, Larry and Cathy Williams, Boones Mill; two granddaughters and husbands, Sandra and Donny Thompson,
Roanoke, Carol Ann and Tony Bowman, Pembroke; one great granddaughter and husband, Donna and Charles
Laurens, Virginia Beach; three great grandsons, Dwayne Thompson, Floyd, Jason Hall, Pembroke, Lorne Bowman,
Pembroke; three great-great grandchildren, Chelsea Laurens, Virginia Beach, Charlie Laurens, Virginia Beach,
Chandler Laurens, Virginia Beach; two sisters, Irene Allen, Copper Hill, Alma Fralin, Copper Hill; one aunt, Cassie
Fralin, Bent Mountain; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral home with Elder
Hale Terry officiating. Interment followed in Cannaday Cemetery.
WILLIS MONCRIEF CATRON
CHECK-Willis Moncrief Catron, 80, passed away Friday, November 9, 2001 at his home. He graduated from Nebo
High School. He retired from AT&T Telephone Company on August 4, 1984 after 37 years of service. He was a
veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Esta Dew Catron, Check; three daughters, Elaine C. Evans,
Blacksburg, Christine C. Barker, Chesapeake Beach, MD, Frances C. Laws, Hohenwald, Tennessee; two sisters,
Louise Ward, Illinois, Elsie Blotnick, Texas; five grandchildren, Jason Paxton Graham, Fairfax, Stewart Giles
Graham, Blacksburg, Allison Elaine Barker, Maryland, Trevor Wade Laws, Tennessee, Thomas Willis Laws,
Tennessee.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Cave Spring United Methodist
Church with the Reverend Rick Geoghegan officiating. Interment was held at 3:00 p.m. at Zion United Methodist
Church Cemetery, Ceres, (Nebo), with the Reverend Larry Patton.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
STELLA ADALINE AKERS ROOP
FLOYD-Stella Adaline Akers Roop, 93, departed this life on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Montgomery
Regional Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Polly Reed Akers of Riner.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be
greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roy G. Roop; two sons,
Clinton and Carl Roop; one daughter, Carleen Hollandsworth; two granddaughters, Christy Cox and Susan Roop;
two brothers, Roy Akers and Curgless Akers; one sister, Isabelle Weddle.
To mourn her passing yet rejoice her entering her heavenly home, she leaves: sons and daughters-in-law,
Curtis and Lois Roop, Cecil and Judy Roop, Floyd, Carmon and Anna May Roop, Radford, Shirley Roop, Roanoke;
daughters and sons-in-law, Cleo and Kelly Cox, Marbury, MD, Claudine and Floyd Pitts, Indian Head, MD,
Christine and Mikel McClaugherty, Rich Creek, Cherrie Roop and J.R. Keen, Roanoke; son-in-law, Herbert
Hollandsworth, Willis; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; four great-great
grandchildren; five step great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nellie R. Worrell, Salem, Roxie Akers,
Christiansburg; many nieces and nephews; beloved caregivers, Barbara and J.B. Ayers of Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Pastors Clyde Bishop and Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery in
Christiansburg.
TRUMAN WILLIAM QUESENBERRY
WILLIS-Truman William Quesenberry, 100, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2001 at New River Valley
Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Betty Jo Quesenberry.
Survivors include: wife, Gladys Turpin Quesenberry, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert and Anita
Quesenberry, Buford and Lillian Quesenberry, Willis; grandchildren, Darel Quesenberry, Garrett Quesenberry,
Deborah Sutphin, Andrew Quesenberry, Donna Hall, Jerry Quesenberry, Randy Quesenberry, Ricky Quesenberry;
11 great-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; one step-great-great
grandchild; sister-in-law, Cora Quesenberry, Christiansburg; many nieces and nephews.
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Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18, 2001 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist
Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins and Elder Cletus Turner officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry
Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, was in charge of arrangements.
Notices for 5th December 2001
JESSE OWEN DONAHUE
NASHVILLE, TN-Jesse Owen Donahue, 72, formerly of Roanoke passed away Friday, November 30, 2001 in
Nashville. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver with Associated Transport. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Douglas Coffey.
He is survived by: his wife, Helen Wilson Donahue, Nashville, Tennessee; daughters and sons-in-law,
Connie and Mike Liptrap, Jacksonville, Florida, Donna and Kenneth Childress, Brentwood, Tennessee, Janet and
Mike
Ingram, Jacksonville, Florida, Eva and Gray Goldsmith, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Nadine
Donahue, Roanoke, Terry Donahue, Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Ethel Shipley, Boones Mill, Alice Ruth Muller,
Sarasota, Florida; brother, Lawrence Albert Donahue, Lynchburg; ten grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at Sherwood Memorial Park in
Salem. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
ALEX STEPHEN LOVE
INDIAN VALLEY-Alex Stephen Love, infant son of Stephen and Lisa Love, passed away Friday, November 30,
2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
Other survivors include: two sisters, Kayla Love, Taylor Love, Indian Valley; maternal grandparents,
Nelson and Gelia Phillips, Indian Valley; paternal grandparents, Carol and Carl Love, Christiansburg; greatgrandparents,
Victor and Nannie Phillips, Willis.
Burial was private. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
WILLIAM RUSH MCGRADY
LAUREL FORK-William Rush McGrady, 61, passed away Monday, December 3, 2001 at his home. He was an US
Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur McGrady.
He is survived by: his wife, Ilene B. McGrady, Laurel Fork; two sons, William Michael McGrady, Clanton
Lee McGrady, Laurel Fork; mother, Stella W. McGrady, Hillsville; brothers, G.C. McGrady, Roanoke, Wesley Lee
McGrady, Henry McGrady, Bassett, Roby McGrady, Hillsville; sister, Lillian Belcher, Laurel Fork; grandsons,
Austin Lee McGrady, Chandler Cole McGrady, Meadows of Dan; granddaughters, Alisha Nicollette McGrady,
Kacy Brooke McGrady, Laurel Fork; special friends, Linford Belcher, Larry Burnette, Cody Burnette.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2001 at Mayberry Presbyterian Church.
Interment will be in the Burnette-White Cemetery with Military services by Patrick County Memorial Honor Guard.
JOHN HAMPTON MITCHELL
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI-John Hampton Mitchell, 83, passed away November 19, 2001.
A native of Floyd County, he is survived by: a daughter, Katie Annette Mitchell, Springfield; brother,
Julian Mitchell, Boydton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Gideon Mitchell, his parents, John F. and Julia Hylton
Mitchell, a sister, Ardene Mitchell Bond, all of Floyd, a brother, Charles H. Mitchell, of Roanoke. He was a Veteran
of World War II, serving in the South Pacific as a member of the Third Photo Squadron, 20th Air Force, whose
reconnaissance plane was the first plane to photograph the aftermath of the atomic bombs that were dropped on
Japan. After the end of the war, he served in the Air Force in Central and South America.
Returning to civilian life, he operated airports in Texas and Missouri.
In retirement, he was the author of several articles for aviation publications and two books on the Pacific
War.
In the 1970’s he also was the author of a series of articles on growing up in Floyd County for The Floyd
Press.
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ODETTA BISHOP SUMNER
RINER-Odetta Bishop Sumner, 88, died early Friday morning, November 30, 2001, in the Community Hospital of
the Roanoke Valley. She was born in Floyd County on February 27, 1913, and was the daughter of the late Asa
Bishop and Dessie Shelor Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar F. Sumner, Sr. She was a
member of the Aldersgate United Church, Pulaski.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Edgar F. Sumner, Jr. and Vickie Sumner of Rocky Mount; two
brothers, Okie Bishop and Edsel Bishop, both of Christiansburg; grandchildren and spouse, Christy and Wes Blair of
Draper, Nathan Hartwell and Robert Hartwell, both of Roanoke; aunt, Grace Phillips, Floyd.
Funeral service was held Monday, December 3, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Entombment
followed in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
LESTEN (DAN) SUTPHIN
ROBBINS, NORTH CAROLINA-Lesten (Dan) Sutphin, 81, passed away Monday, December 3, 2001 at his home.
He was a native of Willis, a US Army Veteran of World War II, a POW and life member of the DAV. He was
a member of Skyline Baptist Church, Fancy Gap.
Survivors include: wife, Lois S. Sutphin, Robbins, North Carolina; daughters, Barbara S. Bane, Sophia,
North Carolina, Gina S. Farago, Greensboro, North Carolina; brothers, Nulan Sutphin, Wayne Sutphin,
Christiansburg, Ronnie Sutphin, Huntley Sutphin, Willis, Winfred Sutphin, King George; sisters, Bernice Kimble,
Pat Stanley, Laurel Fork, Gwyna Hylton, Floyd, Jean Poff, Christiansburg; one grandson.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Floyd. Burial will follow in the Sutphin Family Cemetery in Willis.
ERA AVIS WADE
FLOYD-Mrs. Era Avis Wade, 91, died Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd. She was
a member of the New Hope Church of the Brethren. She was born in the Elamsville area of Patrick County to the
late Walter and Martha Jane Foley. She was preceded in death by: her husband, William Green Wade; three sons,
Walter, Roy Allen, and Joe Wade; daughter, Martha Wade; four half-brothers, Coolidge Roy, Kyle and Robert
Foley; two sisters, Bertha Hall Marshall, Ether Foley Shough; two grandsons, Leon Harbour and J.C. Richardson.
She is survived by: three daughters, Mrs. Coy (Ada) Harbour, Stuart, Mrs. Bobby (Helena) Martin,
Greensboro, North Carolina, Mrs. Moir (Mary) McAlexander, Patrick Springs; three sons, Jim and wife Elaine
Wade of Stuart, Ray and wife Ann Wade, Floyd, Larry and wife Nancy Wade, Floyd; three half-sisters, Christine
Blackard, Mayodan, North Carolina, Virginia Haynes, Stuart, Alphaline Adams, Stuart; 27 grandchildren, 38 greatgrandchildren,
and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with services
conducted by the Reverend Tim Harvey and Reverend Jimmy Wood. Burial followed in the Foley Family Cemetery.
Obits for Dec. 13, 2001
IRENE FRALIN ALLEN
COPPER HILL-Irene Fralin Allen, 88, passed away at her home Monday night December 3, 2001.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Allen and a grandson, Kenneth L. Allen.
Surviving are a son and wife, Bobby L. and Roma Lee Allen of Floyd: a daughter, Betty A. Smith of
Roanoke: two grandchildren, Randal Smith of Roanoke, and Donna Downs of Richmond: seven greatgrandchildren;
sister, Alma Fralin of Copper Hill.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with
Reverend Elbert L. Naff and Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Radford Cemetery.
NAOMI RUTH MAXEY HALL GOODE-Naomi Ruth Maxey Hall passed away Friday, December 7, 2001 at the
residence of her daughter. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Moses Maxey
and Lala Alderman Maxey. She was a retired employee of Virginia Baptist Hospital and was a member of the
Woman of the Moose #1727 and the Eternal Baptist Church, Madison Heights. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Flemon Wilson Hall and a brother, Bruce Maxey. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W.
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and Shelby Hall, Evington; a daughter, Ruth L. Rohme, Goode; a sister, Norene Wade, Galax; brother, Homer
Maxey, Stafford; grandchildren and spouses, Teresa and David Marsh, Richard and Sarah Hall, Jacqueline and Stacy
Broughman, Jennifer and Carl Johnson, all of Lynchburg; Donald and Anne Hall, Radford; great-granddaughters,
Lauren Hall, Caitlin Hall; great-grandsons, Ian Scott Rohme, C.J. Johnson, Kelly Anne Marie Johnson, a family
friend, William Rohme. A funeral service was conducted Monday, December 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. from the Updike
Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Reverend Dennis Wade. Interment followed in the Virginia Memorial Park.
SUE CONNER WEDDLE JENKINS
ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA-Sue Conner Weddle Jenkins passed away December 3, 2001 in Anderson,
South Carolina. She was born in 1904 near Check to Laura Byer and James Conner. In 1924 she married William
McKinley Weddle. She was graduated from Radford College in 1927 and continued studies at George Peabody. She
taught school with her husband until his death in 1944. In 1951 she married B.W. Jenkins. From 1946 until 1968 she
worked as a dietitian for Campbell College, Buie’s Creek, North Carolina. Mrs. Jenkins moved to Anderson, South
Carolina in 1988. She is survived by: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sue Weddle Burgess and Leon Burgess,
Anderson, South Carolina, Emmie Lou Weddle and Ray Love, Winter Park, Florida, and Roberte Weddle
Francis, Orlando; ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001 with
Reverend John Rogers officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery.
MARSHALL EVERETTE NICHOLS
ROANOKE-Marshall Everette Nichols passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the VA Medical Center
in Salem. Marshall was preceded in death by his father, Richard Nichols, his brothers, Tommy and Carl E. Nichols,
and his first wife, Becky Brown Nichols. Marshall is survived by his mother, Ollie Mae Nichols, a son, Thomas E.
Nichols, Bishopville, Maryland; two daughters, Wendy Hartung, Huntsville, Maryland and Penny Lynn Nichols,
Edgewater, Maryland; their mother, Millie Noisy and their grandmother, Mil Fleming, Edgewater, Maryland; two
daughters, Michelle and Candy Lee Nichols, Floyd; their mother, Betty L. Conner, Marshall’s best friend for 37
years; his brothers, Wesley Nichols, Maryland, Fred Nichols, Troutville, John N. Nicols and Raymond Nichols, both
of Hardy; his sister, Ina Morgan, Lena Hoback, P. Ann Sowers, and Betty Jane Martin, all of Roanoke, Lillian Sue
Smith, Check; sister-in-law, Jane M. Nichols; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Marshall
was originally from Copper Hill. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War.
He was a long distance tractor trailer driver for 43 years with Lawrence Transportation of Troutville.
Funeral service was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2001 at Oakey’s South Chapel with the
Reverend Will Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery with military
honors by V.F.W. Post #1264.
DEBORAH RHODES SANDERS
FLOYD-Deborah Rhodes Sanders, 43, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2001. She was a clerk at R&R Market.
Survivors include: her husband, Billy Sanders, Floyd; two daughters, April Nelson, Christiansburg, Molly Flucher,
Radford; mother, Evelyn Amos Rhodes, Dublin; father, Odell James Rhodes, Dublin; two sisters, June Harless,
Dublin, Connie Adams, Radford; five grandchildren, Sean Nelson, Kainen Kamblin, Hunter Smith, Alyssa Dowdy
and Alexandra Hamblin; two half-brothers, Jamie Rhodes, Arkansas, Timothy Rhodes, Radford. Memorial services
were held Sunday, December 9, 2001 p.m. in the Central United Methodist Church in Radford with Reverend Curt
McKee officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454,
Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford.
Notices for 20 December 2001
EVA JANE POFF CLEM
SALEM-Eva Jane Poff Clem, 100, of Richfield Nursing Center in Salem passed away Saturday, December 15,
2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Clem, sons, Glenn Clem and Elmer Clem and three
grandsons, Glenn, Jr., Charles and Eddie Clem.
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Eva was a member of the Church of the Brethren before moving to Maryland where she was active in the
Church of God in Rockville, Maryland.
She is survived by: two daughters, Lillian Kuster, Montgomery Village, Maryland and Margaret Harris,
Roanoke; two sons, Marvin and wife Pat of New York, Raymond and wife Peggy of Mt. Airy, Maryland; daughterin-law,
Peggy Clem of Apex, North Carolina and five granddaughters and two grandsons, 23 great grandchildren
and 40 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with
Reverend Elbert Naff officiating. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff of Richfield 3
East for all the special care and love given to our mother.
VIRGINIA PEARL HUFF
INDIAN VALLEY-Virginia Pearl Huff, 76, passed away Monday, December 17, 2001 at New River Valley
Medical Center.
Survivors include: her husband, Curtis John Huff, Indian Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bobby
Ousley, Indian Valley; sons and daughters-in-law, Willie R. and Beverly Huff, Willis, Phillip and Polly Huff, Floyd,
Kenneth and Kathy Huff, Indian Valley; sisters, Geneva Williams, Radford, Ocie Stevenson, Camden, South
Carolina; grandchildren, Elizabeth Thompson, Johnathan Ousley, Curtis Huff, Joanna Huff, Andrew Huff, Wendy
Atkins, Lisa Thomas, Mark Huff; great grandchildren, Brady Atkins, Shawn Atkins, Katlin Huff, Emily Thompson;
step-grandchildren, David Dalton and Nelson Dalton.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2001 at the Indian Valley Church of God
with Reverend Robert Akers, Reverend Michael Bond and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial will be in
Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
CAMERSON SCOTT PHILLIPS
FLOYD-Cameron Scott Phillips, infant son of Walter and Amy Phillips passed away December 9, 2001.
Also surviving are: sister, Emily Taylor Phillips, Floyd; maternal grandparents, Wanda Radford,
Chesapeake; paternal grandparents, Kelly and Margie Phillips, Interiachen, Florida; great-grandmother, Ruby Vest,
Floyd.
Private graveside service was held December 15, 2001 at Duncans Chapel Cemetery, Willis, with Reverend
Joe Cox officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
RUBY BELL STUMP
FLOYD-Ruby Bell Stump, 86, passed away, Sunday, December 16, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was
preceded in death by her husband William J. Stump.
She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Hilda and Paul Ferris, Floyd; two granddaughters and
their husbands, Drema and Bink Tolbert, Willis, Rhonda and G.C. Spangler, Floyd; four great-granddaughters and
their husbands, Michelle and Mike Harman, Water Valley, MS, Sonya and Tony Griffith, Floyd, Ashley Spangler,
Floyd, Kenzie Tolbert, Willis; one great-great grandson, Ethan Griffith, Floyd; two special sisters-in-law, Beulah
Walters and Ina Stump, both of Floyd; one sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson, Bassett; several nieces and nephews; also her
extended family at Skyline Manor Nursing Home, Floyd.
Graveside service at Restvale Cemetery with Elder Hale Terry officiating, Tuesday, December 18 at 11:00
a.m. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
Notices for 27 December 2001
BARBARA JEAN RADORD ALLEN
COPPER HILL- Barbara Jean Radford Allen, 55, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2001 at Skyline Manor
Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Radford.
She is survived by: three daughters, Rebecca Eanes and husband Marvin, Jr. Check, Rhonda Radford and
future husband, Billy Huff, Copper Hill;Michelle Radford, Blacksburg; two granddaughters, Megan Radford,
Mykayla Eanes; one sister, Kathie Mays, Roanoke; one brother and wife, Ralph and Martha Mays, Roanoke.
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Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2001 at the Vest Cemetery with Reverend
Steve Lackey officiating. Arrangements were by Maberry Funeral Home.
PAULINE BOYD BROCKWELL
RICHMOND-Our loving wife and mother, Pauline Boyd Brockwell , formerly of Floyd, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday, December 18, 2001.
Survivors include: husband, Jack V. Brockwell, Richmond; daughter, Cynthia G. Brockwell, Middletown;
son, James William (Billy) Daves II, Richmond; grandchildren, Stephanie G. Sellers, Powhatan, M. Brent Saunders,
Danville, Sara L. Daves, Andrew R. Daves, Richmond; great-grandchildren, Hunter Sellers, Jake Sellers, Powhatan,
Devin Trey Wykle, Richmond; sisters, Sylvia Hatcher, Irene Spangler, Ocie Weddle, Lucy Harris, Floyd, Goldie
Nolen, Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery.
JASPER LEE DUNCAN
FLOYD-Jasper Lee Duncan, 85, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Icie Bell Duncan.
Survivors include: three sisters, Esma Akers, Floyd, Lorraine Smith, Loretta Miller, Riner; one brother,
Roland Duncan, Floyd; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2001 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Reverend Eli Yoder officiating. Burial followed in Duncan Cemetery.
REVIA LUCILLE SMITH HARMON
ROANOKE-Revia Lucille Smith Harmon, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2001. She was a member of
Penn Forest Church of God, and a lifetime member of the DAV Ladies Auxiliary, H.H. MacKenzie Chapter.
She is survived by: her husband of 57 years, Leo Harmon, Roanoke County; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice
and Kenny Conner, Goodview, Sylvia H. Thompson, Salem, Linda and DeWitt Thomas, Check; sons and daughtersin-law,
Michael W. and Janet Harmon, Salem, Steve R. and Marty Harmon, Vinton; grandchildren, Brian and Carla
Hazelwood, Roanoke, Kenneth and Karen Thompson, Apex, North Carolina, Karen and Jay Cunningham, Bomberg,
Germany, Frank and Crissie Thomas, Copper Hill, Patrick and Toni Thomas, Copper Hill, Laura Thomas, Check
and finance Stephen Thompson, Floyd, Courtney Conner, Goodview; step-grandchildren, Joshua Jones and Zachary
Jones, Vinton; six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Brandon Thompson, Jesse and Matthew Cunningham, Tyler
Hazlewood and Jaci Beth Thomas; special nephew, Reverend Donald R. Douglas, Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Bernice
Shilling, Roanoke, Frances and brother-in-law, Jim Hurley, Waldorf, Maryland; brother-in-law, Dennis E. Harmon,
Roanoke; special friends, Dr. Ed and Jean Williams and family, Roanoke, Lanie Shumate and family, Roanoke.
Service was held at Oakey’s South Chapel, Roanoke, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2001. The Reverend
Sam Belisle officiated. Interment in Cunningham-Harmon Cemetery, Roanoke County.
FRANK DANIEL WILSON
COPPER HILL-Frank Daniel Wilson, 77, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2001 at Lewis Gale Hospital.
Surviving is one sister, Eliza Wilson of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Laurel Fork; nieces and nephews
including Hilda Radford his caretaker, Ralph Stump, Irene Moran, and Sylvia Yopp, all of Copper Hill, Doris King,
Richmond, James King, North Carolina, as well as several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church
with Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
Obituaries for week of January 10, 2002
MELVIN ANGLE
CHECK-Melvin Angle passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2002, to be with his mother, Christine Angle, in Heaven.
Melvin was a devoted member of the Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He had been the Board Chairman
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and Superintendent. He loved to sing in the church choir. He was a graduate of Floyd County High School. He later
attended New River Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Business Management. Melvin
joined the United States Navy in 1982. During the six years of service, he was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida and
Washington, D.C. He spent two tours on the Aircraft Carriers, the USS America, and the USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower. While overseas, he had the opportunity to see places such as Jerusalem, Italy, and other countries in the
Mediterranean.
After his term in the Navy, Melvin became the business manager for Christiansburg Cash Register Company, a
family business where he worked with his brothers and other family.
Melvin is survived by: his father, Lewis H. Angle; two brothers and sister-in-law, Steve Angle, Van and Janice
Angle; one sister and brother-in-law, Winona A. and David Baker; nephews, Shawn and Shannon Angle and Justin
Angle; two nieces, Stacy and Andrea Baker; several aunts and uncles.
We all loved him and we will miss him. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 11:00 at
Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Reverend Dan Walker officiated. Interment followed in Cole Family
Cemetery. Donations may be made to Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church or the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
CARRIE NOLEN MCKNIGHT
FLOYD-Carrie Nolen McKnight, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include: one daughter, Phyllis Trail, Rocky Mount; one son, Douglas McKnight, Danville; two
brothers, James Nolen, Floyd, Thelma Nolen, Dugspur; two sisters, Macy West, Martinsville, Sue Hatcher,
Ridgeway; two grandchildren, Leslie McKnight and Alicia McKnight.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service.
MARTHA ISABEL WILLIAMS STUMP
ROANOKE -Martha Isabel Williams Stump, 86, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2001 at a local hospital. She
was born May 5, 1915 in Floyd County, the daughter of the late James Peter Williams and Rena Shortt Williams.
She was the fourth of their ten children. A graduate of Floyd High School, she attended Berea College in Berea,
Kentucky and graduated from the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. She was a Registered Nurse at
Jefferson Hospital before becoming a homemaker and later returned to nursing and retired from Broward General
Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church.
She was the widow of James Luther Stump and is survived by: her children, James Luther Stump, Jr. and wife,
Shirley of Bristol, Peter Stump of Floyd, Judy Ann Thompson and husband Harry of Livingston, Texas, Roberta
Massingill of Wisebaben, Germany; sisters, Ellen Norton of Floyd; Nancy Tyree of Roanoke; seven grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by another son, William Edward Stump.
A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. January 4, 2002 in Sherwood Memorial Park with Charles
Beckwith officiating. Oakey’s South Chapel handled arrangements.
GEORGE CLEO FOSTER WIMMER
SHAWSVILLE-George Cleo Foster Wimmer, 69, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2002 at her home. The
daughter of the late Elmer and Maude Foster, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Wimmer,
brothers and sisters, Marvin Foster, Clyde Craighead, Edward Foster, Irene Canders and Blain Foster.
She is survived by: sons and daugher-in-law, Thomas and Laurie Wimmer, Pilot, Donald Wimmer, Shawsville;
daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Wimmer, Salem, Patsy and Allen Link, Check; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Clinton and Ruby Foster, Shawsville, John and Sue Foster, Radford; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda and Calvin
Powers, Shawsville, Hilda Argabright, Roanoke; grandchildren, Missy and Brad Mullins, Holly Wimmer, Joe
Wimmer and Donnie Wimmer; a special friend, Nita Craft.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William Fintel and staff (Susan and Cathy), Good
Samaritan Hospice Staff, (Kelly, Jill, Ann and Carolyn) and the employees and friends at Alta Mons Methodist
Camp. Funeral services was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 7 at the graveside in Piedmont Cemetery conducted by
Mr. Dennis Curd. Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of January 17, 2002
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KATHLEEN BURNETTE ASHBY
MECHANICSVILLE- Kathleen Burnette Ashby, 64, died Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at Honover County
Memorial Hospital in Mechanicsville. She was born January 14, 1937 in Floyd County, daughter of Orby and Effie
Burnette of Willis. She recently retired from the Henry County School System where she was employed for 28
years. She was a member of Chatham Heights Methodist Church and was a resident of Martinsville, for
approximately 45 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Wayland E. Burnette. Survivors include: sons and
daughters-in-law, Barry Randolph and Kimberly Ashby, Cary, North Carolina, Scott Burnette and LeeAnn Ashby,
Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Daniel, Tyler, Stephen, Eric and Joseph Ashby; sisters, Mrs. Riley (Geraldine)
Williams, Bassett, Mrs. Ervin (Learline) Hall, Meadows of Dan, Mrs. Noel (Hilda) Underwood, Willis, Mrs.
Colonel (Louise) Wimmer, Copper Hill; sister-in-law, Mrs. Wayland (Kitty) Burnette, Copper Hill; aunt, Luvina
Dalton, Laurel Fork.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Joseph Cox officiating. Interment followed in the Burnette Family Cemetery, Meadows of Dan.
Donations may be made to the Burnette Cemetery Fund C/O Hilda Underwood, 131 Emmanuel Road, Willis,
VA 24380.
PAULINE HODGES HOPKINS
BLACKSBURG-Pauline Hodges Hopkins, 81, a resident of Heritage Hall passed away Monday, January 14, 2002 at
Montgomery Regional Hospital.
She was preceded in death by a son Curtis Conner, sisters, Virginia Hoback, and Marie Bell, greatgranddaugher,
Brittany Jones. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William Bowman of Check,
grandchildren, Cindy and Kent Jones of Concord, North Carolina, Michael and Lisa Bowman of Floyd, Janice and
Arthur Hamrick of Riner, Greg Conner of Blacksburg; great grandchildren, Dana Hamrick, Lindsey and Daniel
Jones and Amber Bowman; sisters, Ruth Hall of Copper Hill and Grace Overacre of Roanoke; also several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:00 at Haven’s Chapel United Methodist Church
with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment in Wilson Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
ROBERT E. HOWERY
ANNANDALE-Robert E. Howery, 78, formerly of Floyd passed away Saturday, January 12, 2002. He was a
member of Annandale Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by: wife, Beatrice Bower Howery, Annandale; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Zelma and
Caswell Graham, Christiansburg, Frances and Joe Boyer, Aspers, Pennsylvania, Jane and Ralph Richwine,
Gardners, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Arnold Naff officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glenn Allen, VA 23058-5216 or
the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
MARETHA QUESENBERRY MARSHALL
WILLIS-Maretha Quesenberry Marshall, 101, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2002 at New River Valley Medical
Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Everette C. Marshall.
Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Quinton R. and Sadie P. Marshall, Carmon J. and Myrtle H.
Marshall, Radford, Davis C. and Rochella W. Marshall, Willis; daughters, Vera M. Hollandsworth, Willis, Sylvia
M. Minnick, Claudia M. Roop, Radford; sisters, Nonnie Q. Cox, Indiana, Ethel Q. Cox, Blacksburg; brother and
sister-in-law, Norman and Imogene A. Quesenberry, Willis; brother-in-law, Vinton Marshall, Willis; sister-in-law,
Ocie Marshall, Radford; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church
with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Big Sand Cemetery. The family wishes to express
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appreciation for the kindness and care given her by the staff of Eldercare of Hillsville where she had resided for the
past five and half years. Also thanks to the doctors and nurses at the hospital.
Memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home,
Floyd.
LESSIE GAY PHILLIPS
PILOT-Lessie Gay Phillips, 94, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2002 at her home. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Edgar C. Phillips, a daughter, Merlie Phillips Bain and a son Roy Andrew Phillips.
Surviors include: daughter and son-in-law, Erma and Clinton Alley, Pilot; sons and daughters-in-law, William
and Helen Phillips, Richard and Iris Ann Phillips, Salem; brother, Herman Phillips, Hiwassee; sisters, Nannie
Phillips, Willis, Helen Cox, Southmont, North Carolina; son-in-law, Floyd Bain, Sr. Check; grandchildren, Floyd
Bain, Jr., Calvin Bain, Deborah Bowyer, Cathy Hall, David Bain, Joe Bain, Dale Bain, Joyce Winters, Joseph Rhea,
Gaylene Robinson, Edgar Alley, Donald Lee Phillips, William Lee Phillips, Jr., Connie Ann Dickerson, Michael
Kelly Phillips; step-grandson, Danny Flora; 37 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church
with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
ERSLEY COCHRAN ROBINETTE
FLOYD-Ersley Cochran Robinette, 84, beloved wife, mother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford. She touched and influenced
many lives by her Christian testimony, ministry, and teaching. She will always be forever sweet in our memory.
Ersley was a member of the Pilot Library Committee of the Floyd County Women’s Club, which ultimately led
to the establishment and building of the Jessie Peterman Public Library in Floyd. She was a member of Floyd
Baptist Church, and was the leader of interested members in establishing the library in the church.
As a result of many transfers in her husbands employment she held many responsibilities in Baptist
Churches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Mrs. Robinette was a teacher at Check School.
Ersley was the daughter of her late parents, Samuel Matthew Cochran and Nora Moran Cochran. In
addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five sisters and their spouses, Lena C. and Homer Roberson,
Mamie C. and John White, Eva C. and Clarence Linkous, Cecil and Oscar Jones, Dollie C. Davis; three brothers and
their spouses, Abe and Doka Cochran, Maynard and Annalene Cochran, Carl Cochran and Della Cochran Banks.
She is survived by: her loving and faithful husband of 63 years, Homer F. Robinette; one daughter and sonin-law,
Glenda and James L. Grindle, Hendersonville, North Carolina; one granddaughter and spouse, Kimberly S.
and William (Bill) McKibbin, Hendersonville, North Carolina; one grandson, Eric Swindell, Atlanta, Georgia; one
great
grandson, Cole McKibbin, Hendersonville, North Carolina; one sister, Irene C. McAdams, Winston Salem, North
Carolina; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend
Matthew Brown and Dr. Alton Griffin officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made
to Floyd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 58, Floyd, VA 24091 or Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA
24091.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
FENDELL MOTEAT SAUNDERS
COPPER HILL- Fendell Moteat Saunders, 83, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2002 at his home. He was an army
veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Hester Webb Saunders, Copper Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and
Susie Saunders, Bassett, James H. and Lucille Saunders, Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mable Lester,
Christiansburg, Pauline and Joseph Young, Elliston, Viola Claxton, Brooklyn, New York, Marie and Wallace
Alphus, Columbia, South Carolina; sisters-in-law, Augustine Saunders, Pauline Saunders, Willis; host of nieces and
nephews.
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Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Clinton Crump officiating. Burial was in Saunders Family Cemetery in Willis. Military
service was held by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115.
Obituaries for week of January 24, 2002
BILLY SHELTON AKERS
MARTINSVILLE-Billy Shelton Akers, 62, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002 at his home on Fisher
Farm Road. He was a native of Floyd.
Surviving are: nieces and nephews, Brenda Hale, Evelyn Davis, Sandra Adams and Mark McBride, all of
Martinsville, Karlene Fulton and Gloria Compton of Ridgeway; R.L. McBride of Stuart, Nadine Cox of Georgia,
Kenneth Hale of Michigan, and Sharon Kay Joseph of Florida.
Graveside service was held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Vest Cemetery with Mr. Mitchell Floyd
officiating.
Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
WILLIAM WAYNE BARNARD
MEADOWS OF DAN- William Wayne Barnard, 76, of Hurricane Ridge Road, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at
Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on August 17, 1925 to the late Alvin M. Barnard and
the late Ettie Terry Barnard. He served in the Army/Air Corps during World War II. He lived in Medford, New
Jersey for 20 years, and moved back to his hometown where he spent the last 14 years. He was a member of the
Gideons, and of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by: his wife, Nadene Cochran Barnard, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Carolyn)
Campbell, Middlebrook, Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Poinsett, Medford, New Jersey, Mrs. Karl (Teresa) Volb,
Clementon, New Jersey; two sons, Philip Barnard, Medford, New Jersey, Thomas Barnard, Coconut Creek, Florida;
seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Hazel Helms, Inez Hylton and Vera Seigler, all of
Meadows of Dan, and Jessie Morrison, Fairfax.
Funeral service will be held Friday, January 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church
with Reverend Dale Shively officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick
County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials
may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 921, Stuart, VA
24171.
LEWIS ELLIS ALDRIDGE
FLOYD-Lewis Ellis Aldridge, 74, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002 at his home.
He is survived by: his wife, Virginia Aldridge, Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bure and Virginia
Aldridge, Check, Willie and Eva Aldridge, Pilot; three sisters, Gladys Perdue, Copper Hill, Ersel Willis, Roanoke,
Versie Hall, Roanoke; father-in-law, Albert Nichols, Floyd; mother-in-law and step father-in-law, Ardella and
Calvin Holt, Callaway; brother-in-law, Billy G. Nichols, Callaway; four sisters-in-law and spouses, Linda S.
Nichols, Sontag, Elsie M. Huffman, Rocky Mount, Jerline and Kermit Guilliams, Callaway, Ruth and Roger Foley,
Rocky Mount; special niece, Melinda Thurman, Rocky Mount; two special nephews, Jamie Parcell, Ray Foley, both
of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with
Reverend Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Monta Vista Church Cemetery, Callaway.
LENZA MARSHALL COOK
FLOYD-Lenza Marshall Cook, 59, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002. He was co-owner of Engleby Electric
Company of Roanoke. Lenza was a member of the Cooper Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville, West Virginia.
He was a member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by a son, Lenza
Michael Cook, father, Ward L. Cook, and brother Danny R. Cook.
He is survived by: his wife of 41 years, Linda W. Cook; two sons and daughter-in-law, Danny R. and Lisa
Cook, David C. Cook, all of Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Conrad Dalton, Willis; mother, Lois
Cook, Floyd; two grandsons, Justin Cook, Fries, Matthew Dalton, Willis; two granddaughters, Amanda Harris,
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Willis, Karie Cook, Fries; two step-grandsons, Timothy and Chris Kelley, Floyd; one great granddaughter, Cassidy
Harris, Check; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Sandra Cook, Roanoke, William (Billy) and Brenda Cook,
Floyd; one sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Martin Tilley, Greensboro, North Carolina; three sisters-in-law and
husbands, Connie and Edward Sweigart, Florida, Nancy and Glen Hubbard, Floyd, Ruth Wright, Florida; two
brothers-in-law, Bob Sturgill, Shawsville, Eddie Wright and wife, Mary, Pulaski; several special aunts, uncles,
nephews, nieces and cousins; special friends of 40 years, McLane and Priscilla Whitlock, Floyd.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend
Jimmy Cannaday officiating.
Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. in Stewart Family Cemetery in Pineville, West Virginia. A
Masonic Service was conducted by the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CAROL ELIZABETH SAWICKI GEORGEFF
CHECK- Carol Elizabeth Sawicki Georgeff, 50, beloved wife of 31 years, passed away suddenly Thursday, January
17, 2002 in Roanoke.
She was a dedicated Christian, loving mother and was a member of New Haven Baptist Church, Carol was
a hard worker at Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she was a long time employee.
She is survived by: husband, G. Chris Georgeff, Check; son, Jeremy Georgeff, Roanoke; sister, Estelle
McDermott, Michigan; two brothers, Edward Sawicki, James Sawicki, both of Michigan; sister-in-law, Kimberly
Kirschner, Georgia; brother-in-law, Gregory Kevin Georgeff, Michigan; mother-in-law, Clara Lee Georgeff,
Michigan;
Funeral service was held Monday, January 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Donations may be made to New Haven Baptist Church Building Fund, 1277 New Haven Road, Floyd, VA
24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
BOBBIE WEBB MEADOR
COPPER HILL-Bobbie Webb Meador, 69, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2002.
She was a former employee of Family Discount Store in Floyd.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Milton Meador, Jr.
Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Donnie Vest, Copper Hill, Alice and Freddy Phillips
of Floyd; grandchildren, Mike and Abby Phillips, Indian Valley, Becky Phillips and fiance Rocky Hodge,
Petersburg, Amy Phillips and Kayla Phillips, Floyd; great-grandchildren, Christene, Sarah, Mary, Chloe and Alana;
sister, Billie Caldwell, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Nancy Webb, Floyd; special niece, Mary
Dancy, Floyd; special sister-in-law and her husband, Edith and George Meador, Roanoke; special brother-in-law,
Cecil Meador, Michgan; loving companion, Muffin.
Graveside service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill
with Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, handled arrangements.
CECIL C. QUESENBERRY
MARYLAND-Cecil C. Quesenberry, 78, of Westminster, died Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2002, at his
residence, after an extended illness. Born June 21, 1923, in Virginia, he is the son of the late Homer and Lucy
Quesenberry. He was the husband of Sylvia Coburn Quesenberry, his wife of 54 years.
Before retiring, he worked at Congoleum in Finksburg for 42 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Carroll Post No.
31 and a former member of VFW Post No. 467.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are: daughters and sons-in-law, Diane C. and Tom Morgan of Wellsburg,
West Virginia, Deborah and Larry Bixler of Hanover, Pennsylvania; daughter, Karen Easterday of Wellsburg; son
and daughter-in-law, Harold W. and Donna Quesenberry of Hanover, Pennsylvania; son, Leon, Galax; sister, Evie
Phillips, Willis; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 15 step grandchildren; daughter, Donna Jean
Quesenberry; granddaughters, Laura Rucker and Jessica Kock; four brothers and three sisters predeceased him.
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Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, at the Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main
Street, Westminster, with the Reverend Richard Grammer, of the Church of the Open Door, officiating.
Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminister, Maryland 21157.
EDITH GALLIMORE QUESENBERRY
FLOYD-Edith Gallimore Quesenberry, 84, passed away Monday, January 21, 2002 in Skyline Manor Nursing
Home. She was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Villie Quesenberry; parents Cordell and Stella Gallimore;
brother, Vinton Gallimore.
She is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Hebron and Doris Quesenberry, Floyd; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Martha and Jimmy Mannon, Diane and Wayne Mannon, both of Floyd; six grandchildren, Judy and
Mark Proctor, Wanda and Wayne Gardner, Melissa (Lisa) and Scott Thompson, all of Floyd, Tammy and Jeff
Williams, Richmond, Denise Mannon, Greensboro, Tina and Terry Osborne, Floyd; nine great grandchildren; three
brothers and four sisters-in-law, L.A. and Cornelia Gallimore, Charles and Oneida Gallimore, Roger and Erma Jean
Gallimore, Irene Gallimore; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Roxie Boyd, Arnie Simpkins, Dovie Quesenberry,
Isabel and Lewis Shelor.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren
with the Reverend Richard Thomas and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Beaver
Creek Church Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MILDRED KESSLER STARKEY
FLOYD- Mildred Kessler Starkey, 75, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002 at her home. She was pre-deceased by
a son, Mark Starkey.
Surviving are: her husband of 52 years, Willard (Gene) Starkey; a son and daughter-in-law, Wes and Joan
Starkey of Floyd; a granddaughter, Mary Beth Starkey, of Floyd: brother, Richard Kessler, Troutville; two sisters,
Phyllis Hall, Blue Ridge, Louise Hollandsworth, Roanoke.
Graveside funeral service was held Monday, January 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Captain George
Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley with the Reverend James Worline officiating.
Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for Week of January 31, 2002
ELOISE ANGLE KING
COPPER HILL-Eloise Angle King, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Bud) King; a daughter, Cora Louis King and a son, Harold Wayne King.
Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Sylvia King, Bent Mountain, Howard (Chip)
and Gladys King, Copper Hill, Will (Willie) and Nancy King, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Kristie Nary,
Samatha King, Tammy Simpson, Mark King, Stephanie Perdue, Bradley King; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas
and Daniel Nary; sister-in-law, Margaret Angle, Copper Hill; special cousin, Kathleen Probst, Lynchburg; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren
with Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements. A special thank you to Dr. Wayne and Julie Grayson and her caregivers.
FRANCIS M. RICE
COPPER HILL-Francis Marion Rice, 89, died Monday, January 21, 2002, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem.
He was a former resident of Seven Mile Ford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Frye Rice and was a
member of the Seven Mile Ford United Methodist Church. He served with the Seabees on Wake Island during
World War II.
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He is survived by: one daughter, Kitty R. Burnette, Copper Hill; one sister, Beulah Owens, Stuart; one
grandson, Wayland Burnette, Jr., Copper Hill.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 in Williams Funeral Home
Chapel,Chilhowie, with Reverend John Graham officiating. Burial was in The Middle Fork Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (Bud) King; a daughter, Cora Louis King and a son,
Harold Wayne King.
Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, Carson and Sylvia King, Bent Mountain, Howard (Chip)
and Gladys King, Copper Hill, Will (Willie) and Nancy King, Bent Mountain; six grandchildren, Kristie Nary,
Samatha King, Tammy Simpson, Mark King, Stephanie Perdue, Bradley King; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas
and Daniel Nary; sister-in-law, Margaret Angle, Copper Hill; special cousin, Kathleen Probst, Lynchburg; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren
with Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements. A special thank you to Dr. Wayne and Julie Grayson and her caregivers.
Obituaries for week of February 7, 2002
CLAYTON J. ALDERMAN
FLOYD-Clayton J. Alderman, 59 passed away Thursday, January 31, 2002 at his home. He was a faithful member
of the Pilot United Methodist Church and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Lynchburg Foundry after
32 years of service. He was known for his love of the Lord, his family, extended family and sports. He was preceded
in death by his father, Clayton W. Alderman and a sister, Dana Moran.
Survivors include: his wife of thirty eight years, Gloria L. Alderman, Floyd; mother, Elsie Edwards
Alderman, Christiansburg; brother, Jimmy Alderman, Blacksburg; four sisters, Gloria Hylton and husband David;
Francie Sutphin and friend Frank Kruszyna, Renita Meredith, Christiansburg, Wanda Nolen and husband Robbie,
Floyd; mother-in-law, Mae Leonard, Floyd; nieces and nephews, Tony and Rhonda Huff, Tracy and Charles
Shelton, Pilot, Darrell and Terry Turner, Kristy, Chris and Sierra Meredith, Christiansburg, Amy and Mike Bender,
Billy Ray Moran, all of North Carolina, Nick and Wes Nolen, Floyd; step-nephews, Greg Hylton, Riner, Tony
Hylton, Radford, grand nephews, Justin Huff, Cameron Turner, Chase Smith, Hampton Bender; grand nieces,
Brittany Huff and Marissa Cook. Many special friends and relatives including Bill and Sharon Rice, Randy Tuck,
and David and Faye Sumner.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home with
Reverend Tom Martin and Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery with
Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
There are three things that remain—faith, hope and love-and the greatest of these is love. I Corinthians 13:13
CARMEN LEIGH GARDNER
FLORIDA-Carmen Leigh Gardner passed away on Friday, February 1, 2002 at her home in Ormond Beach as a
result of complications from a long battle with anorexia nervosa.
Carmen was born in Roanoke, on May 18, 1965 and resided in Salem, until 1971 when she came to Florida.
She resided in Ft Lauderdale, Lakeland and Lake City before moving to Daytona Beach in 1981. Carmen
graduated with high honors in the top ten of the class of 1983 from Spruce Creek High School (SCHS). She is a
member of the SCHS Hall of Fame. She participated in Track and Cross Country teams at SCHS in the one and two
mile events.
Carmen won the Class 4A State championship in the two-mile event in the fall of 1982 and the State Cross
Country championship in the spring of 1983.
She was voted female athlete of the year by her classmates.
Upon graduation from high school the University of Florida gave Carmen a full scholarship in Track and
Cross Country. After participating in Indoor Track as a freshman she suffered an Achilles tendon pull early in the
Cross Country season which ended her running career.
She withdrew from UF and enrolled at DBCC where she earned her Associate of Arts degree with high
honors. She then served as Secretary/Treasurer and office manager of C. S. Gardner and Associates, Inc. from 1985
until her disability retirement last year. Carmen was in charge of all bookkeeping duties, quality control and report
production for the firm.
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She is survived by her mother and step-father Pauline and Don Stago, Ormond Beach; father and stepmother
Charles and Rev. Beth Gardner, Bunnell; sister and brother in law Karen and John Skinner, Middleburg;
nephew Michael Skinner and niece Sarah Skinner also of Middleburg; paternal grandmother and step grandfather
Blanche and Fred Semones of Floyd; several aunts and uncles and cousins in Virginia and Florida.
Haigh- Black Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.
A memorial service officiated by Reverend Pam Stewart will be held Haigh-Black Chapel , 116 Vining
Court, Ormond Beach, Florida at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 8.
In lieu of flowers and other remembrances the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of
Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida, 32119.
MARVIN DALE HANCOCK
FLOYD-Marvin Dale Hancock, 52, passed away Friday, February 1, 2002 at his home.
Survivors include: his wife, Lois S. Hancock, Floyd; son and daughter–in-law, William Reginald and
Christy Hancock, Bedford; daughters and son-in-law, Susan and Ray Sowers, Floyd, Amanda Montgomery, Burnt
Chimney; step-daughter, Dianne Hylton, Floyd; two grandsons; five granddaughters; parents, Reginald and Sylvia
Hancock, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Brenda Hancock, Floyd; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and
Steven Duncan, Floyd; three nieces, one nephew.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home with
Reverend Glen Sage officiating. Burial was in the Alderman Cemetery, Willis, with Reverend Roy Turpin
officiating.
CORNELIA GLADA THOMAS HARRIS
FLOYD-Cornelia Glada Thomas Harris, 82, died Saturday, February 2, 2002. She was born April 2, 1919 in Patrick
County and was the daughter of the late John and Hettie Ann Elizabeth Thomas. She was preceded in death by two
brothers and a sister. She and her devoted husband, Vernon, owned and operated Harris Cleaners in Floyd from
1941-1997. She was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church, Floyd County Women’s Club, United Methodist
Women’s Club and the Floyd Garden Club. She loved traveling and cooking for friends and family.
She is survived by: her husband of 60 years, Vernon; two daughters and son-in-law, Judy Duesberry,
Portsmouth and Constance and John Mitchell, Roanoke; two granddaughters, Regina Duesberry, Portsmouth, and
Christie Meredith, Roanoke.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at Floyd United Methodist Church with
Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.
For donations the family request consideration of Floyd United Methodist Church or Floyd Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
CLARA BEAVER HAYDEN
FLOYD-Clara Beaver Hayden, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, William C. (Bill) and Constance Hayden, Floyd; six
granddaughters, Dr. Deborah Helm, Hampton, Marsha Hayden, Aldephi, Maryland, Melinda Walker, Floyd,
Natasha Stewart, Christiansburg, Monica Stuart, Carlsbad, CA, Melissa Hayden, Atlanta, GA; 11 greatgrandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Mt. Zion Christian Church with
Reverend James Houchins officating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Fund or a charity of ones
choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
LUTHER BURNETT MARSHALL
RICHMOND-Luther Burnette Marshall, 94, died at St. Mary’s Hospital January 26, 2002. His wife of 65 years,
Dorothy Carper Marshall and two brothers, Lanan J. Marshall and Maynard W. Marshall, preceded him in death. A
resident of St. Mary’s Woods, he is survived by: son, Burton M. (Mac) Marshall and his wife, Jean of Richmond;
daughter, Dottie Marshall Carpenter of Rockville; three granddaughters, Joni F. Marshall of Richmond, Jennifer
Carpenter Cave and her husband Cory of Enterprise, Alabama and Anne Marshall Carpenter of Rockville; two
grandsons, Burton M. Marshall II and his wife Denise of Richmond, Michael E. Carpenter of Rockville; one great
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grandson, Brendan M.M. Worst of Richmond; two sisters, Ocie Marshall Conner and Neva Marshall Johnson of
Roanoke; sister-in-law, Frances Peters Marshall of Huntington, West Virginia; five nieces and two nephews. He was
born January 14, 1908 in Floyd County, son of Crockett Alva and Emma Harmon Marshall, one of five children. He
was a graduate of Willis High School and Roanoke Business College. Former office manager of Wilson & Co., he
retired from Joseph McSweeney & Sons. He was a 57-year member of First Baptist Church where he served as
Usher, men’s Council, and Secretary Emeritus of the Austin Wright Bible Class.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church,
2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, with interment at Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220.
Woody Funeral Home, Richmond, handled arrangements.
JUNIE DALE (J.D.) PHILLIPS
WILLIS-Junie Dale (J.D.) Phillips, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at the V.A. Medical Center in
Salem. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II.
Survivors are: his wife, Mozell Smith Phillips, Willis; two sons and daughters-in-law, George D. and Gail
Phillips, Floyd, Jonathan E. and Shirley Phillips, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Karen P. and Douglas Sewell,
Willis; brothers and sister-in-law, Victor and Nannie Phillips, Willis, Carlysle Phillips, Willis; sister-in-law, Vernie
Phillips, Willis; grandchildren, Amber Sewell, Gabriel Douglas Sewell, Ryan Phillips, Evan Phillips, Haley Phillips;
step-grandchildren, Brandan Lawson and Brooke Lawson.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2002 at the Indian Valley Primitive Baptist
Church with Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by Floyd
V.F.W. Post #7854. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
LACY WAYNE RADFORD
BASSETT-Lacy "Wayne" Radford, 43, died January 29, 2002 in Richmond.
He was born March 2, 1958. His mother, Nancy Boyd Radford died in 1970.
Surviving are: his father, Lacy M. Radford and stepmother, Virginia Radford, Bassett; one sister, Wanda
Rakes, Stuart; one brother, Johnny D. Radford, Bassett; half brothers, Jason and David Radford, both of Bassett; half
sister, Vickie Radford, Bassett; four nieces.
A graveside service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd with Daryl
B. Martin presiding. Memorial donations may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, VA
24055.
Bassett Funeral Service handled arrangements.
MARCUS JAMES SUTPHIN
ROCKY MOUNT-Marcus James Sutphin, (Mark), 30, died Thursday, January 31, 2002 after a courageous battle
with cancer this past year. He was a District Manager for Modern Woodmen of America, and an U.S. Army veteran
of Desert Storm. He was also a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and was a board member with the Franklin
County Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving are: his wife, Debbie Sutphin of the home; sons, Corey and Cameron Sutphin; stepdaughters,
Heidi and Carrie Vest; stepson, Gabe Vest; parents, Charles and Maggie Sutphin; brother, John Sutphin;
grandmothers, Lilas Webb and Agnes Sutphin; mother-in-law, Nancy Carroll, all of Floyd; a host of other relatives,
friends and clients.
Funeral service was conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2002 with
Dr. William R. Shively officiating.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements were handled by Flora Funeral Service,
South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
It was Mark’s request that donations be made to Medical Charities of Floyd County, Va., Inc., c/o Gino
Williams, P.O. Box 545, Floyd, VA 24091 for the Donna Higgs Fight with Cancer Fund.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Lewis-Gale Hospital
and Clinic and Duke University. A special thanks for all the prayers and concerns during this past year.
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TULA ALLEN COX
FLOYD-Tula Allen Cox, 69, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Lee Cox and a son, Jackie Cox.
Survivors include: a son, Ricky Cox, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy C. Midkiff, Ferrum, Jean
and Alan Gordon, Radford, Dianne and Rick Fazio, Beckley, West Virginia, Peggy and Timmy George, Ferrum:
seven grandchildren; brother, Lee Allen, Ferrum, sister, Madeline Davis, Providence, North Carolina; numerous
nieces and nephews and many special friends.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 12, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Barry Lell
officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery.
MELODY ANN MERCKLING GIBBS
CARISBAD, NEW MEXICO-Melody Ann Merckling Gibbs, 55, died February 5, 2001 at Carisbad Medical Center.
She is survived by: her husband, ISG Thomas F. Gibbs, Jr. (Ret) and countless loved ones.
She touched everyone she knew and to list them all would be near impossible. She was born January 8,
1947 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Theus M. Merckling and the late Maurice L. Merckling. She was
a Westerville High School graduate, class of 1964. She was a lifelong member of the George L. Berhens Chapter
#504, Order of the Eastern Star. As a girl she was active in Grange and Jobs Daughter’s.
She married Thomas in 1980 and they traveled wherever the U.S. Army took them. She made every duty
station home but felt the most comfortable in the desert and longed to return. In November, 2001 that dream was
fulfilled. Even though it was a short time lived it was the happiest of her life.
Hers is a wild magical spirit; she did exactly as she pleased and spent her life helping others. She had
planned to start an all species rescue with her daughter within the next year. The plans for that rescue are still in the
works, and her spirit will live on with the help of her husband, daughter, Lehnanne, and son-in-law, Michael.
A simple private service at the residence was held for family and friends. Her ashes will be scattered over
the desert that she loved so much.
Memorials may be made to the "Melody Ranch Rescue Memorial Fund," P.O. Box 5181, Carlsbad, New
Mexico 88220. We do not intend to let her dream of helping any animal in need go unrealized.
CLARICE BOYD HARTER
FLOYD-Clarice Boyd Harter, 87, passed away Friday, February 8, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Betty and C.T. Gardner, Floyd; granddaughter and husband,
Michelle and Adam Rifkin, Palo Alto, California; grandson, Damon Gardner, Floyd; sister, Opal Phillips, Stuart.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Boyd Cemetery, Meadows of Dan.
FRED JERRY PUGH
RINER-Fred Jerry Pugh, 94, was called home February 12, 2002 by his Heavenly Father. He was born October 8,
1907 in Alum Ridge, the son of Elam and Ila Bishop Pugh.
He married Gladys Reed on April 20, 1930, a union that lasted seventy-one years and ten months. He was a
farmer in the community where he was born and worked over twenty yeas for A.S.C.S. out of Floyd.
He was a long time member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren serving as Sunday School
Superintendent and on different committees as long as his health allowed. He was a care giver to his wife for more
than ten years with a love and understanding greater than words can express.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ina Hudgins and Hazel Sutphin, brothers Peach and
Dewey Pugh, four great grandchildren, Miranda, Brandon, Brendon and Devin Gray.
Survivors include: his wife, Gladys Reed Pugh, Riner; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Freddie and
Barbara Pugh, Floyd, Larry and Phyllis Pugh, Riner, Dale and Lois Pugh, Floyd, Reverend Michael Pugh, Roanoke;
two brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Pugh, Bluefield, Don and Ira Pugh, Collinsville; eight grandchildren, eight greatchildren,
one great-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews and a special nephew and friend, Hugh Dulaney.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Church of the
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Turpin, Reverend Eli Yoder and Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials
may be made to the Gideons or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
PAUL EDWARD REED
FLOYD-Paul Edward Reed, 83, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2002 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He
was an army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ercell of 53 years, and a brother,
Robert Reed.
Survivors include: son, Lucas Reed, Jacksonville, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Beatrice and Lewis
Akers, Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Erma Jean Reed, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law,
Mandy Reed, Vergie Sutphin, Floyd, Pattie and Edsel Duncan, Willis; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren;
three great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery with Military
honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
Memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, The American Cancer Society or Alzheimers
Foundation.
RUSSELL EUGENE REED
CHRISTIANSBURG-Russell Eugene Reed, 67, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2002 at his home.
Surviving are: brothers and daughter-in-law, Emmit Reed, Christiansburg, Allen and Ann Reed,
Christiansburg; sisters, Shelby Richardson, Barbara Reed, Christiansburg; brother-in-law, Edward Duncan,
Blacksburg.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2002 at White Rock Cemetery with
Reverend Kenny Wurzburger officating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
JOSEPH A. SUMPTER
DULUTH, GEORGIA-Joseph A. Sumpter, 78, died Wednesday, January 30 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a native of
Floyd. He was born to James Hardee and Addie Sumpter.
He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and was employed until retirement by U.S. Steel. He was preceded in
death by wives Barbara Sumpter and Doris Sumpter.
He was a member of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church.
He is survived by: two daughters, Shirley Sumpter, Duluth, Georgia, and Terry Kilgore, Eufaula, Alabama;
son-in-law, David Kilgore, Eufaula, Alabama; two stepdaughters and families; three stepsons and families; sisters
and brothers-in-law, Alice Sumpter, Bluefield, West Virginia, Katherine and George Elder, Buena Vista, Marjorie
and Quentin Drumheller, Lynchburg, Virginia Hawes, Roanoke; one brother and wife, Robert and Freda Sumpter,
Durham, North Carolina.
Services were held at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 2, 2002.
HUBERT LINWOOD TRAIL
FLOYD-Hubert Linwood Trail, 65, passed away Monday, February 11, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton Trail, mother, Dessie Brammer Trail and brother, Harlie
Trail.
He is survived by: two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvie and Katherine Trail, Bassett, Gilbert and Linda
Trail, Shawsville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Glendon Boyd, Floyd, Mary and Junior Hylton,
Christiansburg, Polly and Roger Boyd, Floyd, Dorothy and John Yoder, Hillsville; several nieces and nephews; a
very special friend, Henry Akers, Floyd.
Graveside service was held Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Cannaday Cemetery with Reverend Leon
Wood officiating. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
DANNY RAY WADE
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FLOYD-Danny Ray Wade, 42, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in a logging accident.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Valerie Wade.
Survivors include: daughter, Deanna Wade, Floyd; son, Jeremy Wade, Floyd; wife, Sonya Wade, Floyd;
parents, Coy and Frances Wade, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Vicky Wade, Darrell and Connie
Wade, Doug and Melissa Wade, Floyd; special friends, Brian Swortzel, Floyd; 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2002 at The Word of Truth Baptist Church
with Reverend Stephen Lackey and Reverend Jack Casstevens officiating.
Burial will be in the Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday at the church. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of February 21, 2002
HELEN CATHERINE HARMAN
FLOYD-Helen Catherine Harman, 94, widow of Harry E. Harman passed away Saturday February 16, 2002 at
Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
LOIS COX HYLTON
FLOYD-Lois Cox Hylton, 58, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
She is survived by: her husband, Kent Marlin Hylton, Floyd; two brothers, Alton Cox and wife, Blanch,
Christiansburg and Billy Cox, Willis; sister and her husband, Joyce and Billy Quesenberry, Willis; sister-in-law,
Ann M. Cox, Shawsville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Friday, February 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Roy Turpin and Reverend
Ralph Duncan officiating. Interment was in Topeco Church Cemetery.
JAMES NEIL NICHOLS
COPPER HILL- James Neil Nichols, 47, passed away Friday, February 15, 2002. He was a member of the Copper
Hill Church of the Brethren, a Disabled Veteran retired from the U.S. Air Force, a volunteer of the Salem V.A.
Medical Center, and a former member of the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad.
His hobby was fishing with his family and friends.
He is survived by: his parents, Robert Sherman and Effie Green Nichols; four brothers and sisters-in-law,
Stephen and Nancy Nichols of Copper Hill, Harvey and Joan Nichols of Bent Mountain, Timothy (Tim) and Susan
Nichols of Check, Thomas (Tom) and Faye Nichols of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews, Patrick and
Michael Nichols, April and Lori Nichols, Jessica and Andrew Nichols; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was held Monday, February 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren
with the Reverend Tim Nichols officiating. Interment followed in the Copper Hill cemetery. Lotz Salem Chapel
handled arrangements.
DANIEL EDMOND POFF, JR.
BASSETT-Daniel Edmond Poff, Jr., 65, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Martinsville Memorial
Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Nellie Poff and a brother, Donald Poff.
Survivors are: two sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Hazel Poff, Bassett, Danny and Karen Poff,
Stuart; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline and Roy Foley, Stuart, Kim and Tim Ledbetter, Dianne and
Tommy Turner, Cheryl and Rob Fields, Bassett; sister, Nellie Ruth Sutphin, Fries; 12 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild;
one niece and eight nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd.
VIRGINIA COX QUESENBERRY
BASSETT-Virginia Cox Quesenberry, 86, formerly of Floyd, passed away February 12, 2002. She was born April
11, 1915 to the late George and Sabrina Rigney Cox. She was preceded by 13 brothers and sisters.
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Survivors include: five sons, Moncue Quesenberry, Owings, Maryland, Vernon Quesenberry, Owings,
Maryland, Paul Quesenberry, Huntington, Maryland, Dale Quesenberry, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, Sammy
Quesenberry, St. Leonard, Maryland; three daughters, Marlene Dickerson, Bassett, Joan Harman, Bassett, Brenda
Griffen, North Beach, Maryland; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
She was taken to the Peaceful Chapel in Dunkirk, Maryland on Saturday, February 16, 2002 for visitation.
Burial followed in Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, Maryland. Bassett Funeral Service handled
arrangements.
Obituaries for week of February 28, 2002
ELIZABETH "CARRIE" FIELDS AKERS
FLOYD-Elizabeth "Carrie" Fields Akers, 76, passed away Friday, February 22, 2002 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Cambridge Akers and a son, Cambridge Ellis Akers.
Survivors include: three sons, Charles Keller Akers, Dennis M. Akers, Bryant Ellis Akers, Floyd; one daughter,
Constance Rebecca Shelton, Martinsville; three brothers, Robert Beaver, Jr., John Willie Beaver, William Oat
Beaver, Roanoke; two sisters, Virginia Ann Smith, Brenda Beaver, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren, six grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Dennis Akers officiating. Burial was in the Big Oak Cemetery.
MARGARET ANN BASELER
SALEM-Margaret Ann Baseler, 68, formerly of Copper Hill passed away Monday, February 25, 2002 in Salem. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Lee Baseler.
She is survived by special friends, Jack and Brenda Finely, Elliston.
Graveside service was held Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with the
Reverend Carl Basham officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MARTHA LIGHT BLANKENSHIP
CHRISTIANSBURG-Martha Light Blankenship, 80, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2002 at Richfield
Nursing Center. Surviving are: one brother, John Wright of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters and brother-in-law,
Dorothy and James Brammer of Roanoke, Margaret Carter of Salem and Lalitia Atkinson of Richmond; step-son
and wife, Harry Jr. and Carolyn Blankenship of Goodview.
Funeral service was held Saturday, February 23, at 11:30 p.m. at The Little White Church, Terrys Fork
with Reverend Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood
Funeral Home, Floyd.
BEULAH HARMAN BOWERS
BLACKSBURG-Beulah Harman Bowers, 86, died Friday, February 22, 2002 at Kroontje Health Care Center.
She was born in Floyd County on Ocotober 2, 1915 to the late Arthur T. and Minnie Hylton Harman.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Harman Smith and Elree Harman Shelburne and two brothers,
Olin W. Harman and Jacob M. Harman.
She, along with her husband, were partners in owning and operating the College Inn Restaurant in
downtown Blacksburg from 1946-1990.
She was a member of the Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd County.
She is survived by her husband, T. Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and
Jerry F. Deviney of Virginia Beach; a son, Richard Arno Bowers of Blacksburg; a granddaughter, Erin Lee Deviney
of Virginia Beach; a sister, Freeda Harman Harter of Floyd; and a loving family of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service was conducted Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Topeco Church of the
Brethren in Floyd with the Pastor Michael Varner officiating.
Interment followed in the Topeco Cemetery. McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, handled arrangements.
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HELEN CATHERINE HARMAN
FLOYD-Helen Catherine Harman departed this life Saturday, February 16, 2002 at the Skyline Manor Nursing
Home in Floyd.
Helen was born to James Frank and Margaret Knowlton Cahill on September 29, 1907 in Clifton, New
Jersey.
She worked for several years at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City before duty called and she
joined the United States Army during World War II. Helen served her country as a member of the First Woman’s
Army Auxilliary Corps. While in the Army she met her future husband, Harry Elmon Harman, at Ft. Myers. They
were married on October 16, 1943.
When discharged from the service, Harry and Helen returned to Harry’s home in Willis, where they resided
for 56 years until Harry’s death in April, 2000.
She is survived by two loving sisters, Margaret Averson of Toms River, New Jersey, and Mary Schaeffer
of North Arlington, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Mary Lee Hodges of Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and
Minnie Harman of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews, including her niece and caretaker, Hilda Dickerson of
Willis.
The friends and family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel
in Floyd from 2 until 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow with the Reverend Roy Turpin
officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Willis. Floyd V.F.W. Post 7854 will provide military
rites.
Thank you, Aunt Helen, for blessing our lives. We will miss you.
VERA MORAN RADFORD
ROANOKE-Vera Moran Radford, 78, passed away Wednesday February 20, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Surviving are: a daughter, Audrey Radford of Roanoke; granddaughter, Cindy and Billy Rhoades of
Blacksburg; grandson, Timothy and Lisa Radford of Bluefield; great-grandsons, Travis Radford, Christopher
Rhoades, Corey Rhoades and Cody Rhoades; two brothers and sister-in-law, James Moran of Floyd; Junior and
Nancy Moran of Roanoke; sister, Mildred Holland of Roanoke; sister-in-law and husband, Evelyn and Pat Furrow of
Calloway; also several nieces and nephews .
Funeral service was Saturday February 23, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Mr. Mitchell Floyd
officiating. Interment was in Moran Cemetery.
CAM LEE TURNER
WILLIS-Cam Lee Turner, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hopie Dillon Turner; daughter, Shirley Gardner; son, Gene Turner.
He is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Ray McGurie, Willis; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Lewis and Janet Turner, Floyd, Curtis and Margaret Turner, Floyd; daughter-in-law, Reva Turner,
Bassett; ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, February 22, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend
James Kittinger officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JAYHUGH UNDERWOOD
CALLAWAY-Jayhugh Underwood, 59, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 24, 2002. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Lawrence and Myrtle Radford Underwood.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Moran Underwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Underwood
and Mike Young of Rocky Mount, Alice Underwood and Stanley Smith of Glade Hill, Heather Renae Underwood
of Callaway; grandchildren, Brandy Greer, Danielle Young, Dakota Smith; sisters, Patricia Scruggs of Roanoke,
Martha (Mot) Janney of Ferrum; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Myrtle Underwood of Roanoke, Phillip and
Joy Underwood of Roanoke; Monty Gale Underwood of Roanoke, Tim and Tammy Underwood of Ferrum, special
nieces and nephews, Earl Douglas and Karen Underwood, David Andrew and Sonia Underwood; number of nieces
and nephews.
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Graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Richard
(Dickie) Walters and Dr. Billy Shively officiating. Interment was in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Hospice Services of Franklin County, 415 South Main Street, Rocky Mount,
VA 24151.
Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Obituaries for week of March 7, 2002
LOMA DELL SWEENEY LOWE
FLOYD-Loma Dell Sweeney Lowe, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in Lancaster General Hospital,
Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She taught school for many years in McDowell County, West Virginia, Giles and Prince
William Counties in Virginia. After retirement she pursued hobbies of quilting, oil painting and gardening. She was
preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Lowe, parents, Peter and Cameron Strickler Sweeney, brothers, Ballard,
Lynn, and Strickler Sweeney, sister, Zelwood Ferguson.
Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Dean and William Vaughan, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; son
and daughter-in-law, A. Jay and Fray Lowe, Calverton; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sisters,
Margaret Hargrove and Lois Poff, both of Floyd.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 to
2:00 p.m. Funeral service will follow with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may contribute to
your favorite charity or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091.
WILLIAM KENNETH MUNSEY
FLOYD-William Kenneth Munsey, 59, passed away Saturday March 2, 2002 in a Roanoke nursing home. He was
born in Floyd County, March 1, 1943.
Surviving are his wife, Nora Cromer Munsey of Blacksburg; a son, Anthony Munsey and wife, Allison of
Floyd; his mother, Eunice Hall Munsey; a sister and her husband, Tootsie and John Poff; a niece and her husband,
Patsy and Donald Snavely and son, Eddie, all of Copper Hill; three step-daughters, Sandra and Clayton Rice of
Christiansburg, Brenda and Junior Price of Blacksburg and Lenora and Tony Fulp of North Carolina; three stepsons,
David and Sherry Cromer, Larry and Cindy Cromer and Anthony Cromer, all of Christiansburg; 17 stepgrandchildren
and eight step- grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Wood Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Reverend Homer
Sawyer officiated. Interment followed in Huffville Church Cemetery.
G. ALBERT OWEN JR.
FLOYD-G. Albert Owen Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home. A member of Floyd Masonic
Lodge #329 AF and AM and was Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 43rd Masonic District. Mr. Owen was
also a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Kazim Temple Shriners and Order of the Eastern Star. He was retired from
the Bank of Floyd after many years of service.
He is survived by: his wife of 35 years, Eevi Owen; daughter and son-in-law, Eevi and Michael Slater; son,
G. Albert Owen III; two grandchildren, Lauren Slater and James Slater; sister and brother-in-law, Maryann and Jean
Paul Morin.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with
Masonic services held by Floyd Lodge #329 AF and AM. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to
The Shriners Hospital for Children, C/O Kazim Shriners, 628 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Gardner
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
JAMES "MURRIE" POFF
CHECK-James "Murrie" Poff, 73 passed away Monday, March 4, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was
retired from V.D.O.T. after 33 years of service. Mr. Poff was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in
death by a brother, Edmund Poff.
Surviving are: his wife, Joyce Conner Poff; son, Melvin Poff; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and
Mike Mull, Linda and David Goad; grandchildren, Holly Mull, Kara Goad, Robyn Goad; two brothers and sisters-
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in-law, Wilson and Audrey Poff, Shirley and Emma Poff; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn Conner,
Colleen King, Beulah Vest, Sylvia Short, Jacqueline and Harvey Blackwell, Louise and Dorsey Thompson.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Floyd County Fire and Rescue Station #3. Gardner Funeral Home handled
arrangements.
ARNOLD BRUCE "SHORTY" SLUSHER
FLOYD-Arnold Bruce "Shorty" Slusher, 79, passed from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2002 at his home. He was a
World War II Veteran, a deacon at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, founder of the Gospel Lights gospel
music group, member of the Over The Hill Gang music group which played in several local churches and nursing
homes.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Phillips Slusher.
Survivors are: two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Betty Slusher, Michael and Kay Slusher; one
daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Roger Tankersley; three grandsons, Jeremiah Slusher, Jesse Slusher, Zachary
Tankersley; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Slusher; seven step-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law,
Price and Ruth Slusher; sister and brother-in-law, Glenna and Wilbur Weddle; sister, Joann Overstreet; brother-inlaw
and sister-in-law, John Richard and Flo Phillips; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Slusher, Myrtle Slusher, Dana Slusher.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. March 5, 2002 at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Stanley Hawkins and Reverend Marvin Hiner officiating. Burial was in Laurel Branch Cemetery with
Military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
Memorials may be made to Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren or The American Cancer Society.
Special thanks to Dr. Michael Barry and staff and to Good Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral
Home.
Obituaries for the week of March 14, 2002
JEFFERY ALAN FURROW
BOSSIER CITY, LA- Jeffery Alan Furrow, 40, formerly of Christiansburg, entered into rest on Thursday, March 7,
2002 due to a sudden illness. He was born in Las Vegas, NV on June 13, 1961 and grew up in Christiansburg. After
serving in the U.S. Army he resided in Bossier City, LA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Furrow.
Survivors include: sons, Joshua Furrow, Ryan Furrow, Floyd, Christopher White and wife, Rebecca;
mother, Gloria Womack and husband Bob, Bossier City, LA; father L.L. Furrow, Christiansburg; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Carleen and Lester Humphreys, Royse City, Texas, Annette and Cam Collins, Marshall, Texas,
Sharon Redmon, Arlington, Texas, Bobbiann Womack, Bossier City, LA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and
Wanda Furrow, Knoxville, Tennessee, Terry and Holley Furrow, Frierson, LA; granddaughter, Electra White; a host
of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Military rites were by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Interment was in the Thomas
Cemetery, Floyd.
ROSIE HURT
FLOYD-Rosie Hurt, 82, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002 in a Clintwood nursing home. Surviving is a sister,
Goldie Hurt of Clintwood, also several cousins.
Graveside funeral services were held on Saturday in the Sowers Cemetery with Reverend Lacy Carroll
officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
AUSTIN HUNTER JOHNSTON
HILLSVILLE-Austin Hunter Johnston precious son of Rusty and Mitzi Johnston, born March 20, 2000
passed away Monday, March 11, 2002.
Other survivors include: his maternal grandparents, James and Ruth Weeks of Floyd; paternal grandparents,
Charles and Yvonne Johnston of Hillsville; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Jeff Reed, Monica and Greg Goad of
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Floyd, Yvette and Mark Ryan of Austinville; cousins, Daniel and Jennifer Bishop, Skyler Goad of Floyd, Matthew
Reed of Fredericksburg, Nikki, Sean and Megan Ryan of Austinville, Joshua Stone of Laurel Fork; god mother,
Delta Sowers of Floyd and special baby sitter, Julia Dickerson of Hillsville.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend
Nathan Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.
GRACE LARGEN NESTER
WILLIS-Grace Largen Nester, 94, of Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin, passed away Thursday, March 7,
2002 in Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born May 30, 1907, and was the daughter of the late Ruben and Mary
Ellen Goad
Largen and was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Nester, a daughter-in-law, Glenna Goad
Nester, a great-granddaughter, Tangie Thomas, brothers, Howard Largen, Pat Largen, brothers and sisters-in-law,
Walter and Lula Largen, Frank and Clarice Largen, and a brother-in-law, Foster Horton.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Elmer Hanks, Pulaski; sons and daughter-in-law,
Collins Nester, Willis, Coy Ishmal and Josie Nester, Ridgeway; ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; seven
great-great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Beatrice Horton, Dugspur, Mary
and Elvis Glenn Dalton, Bassett; sister-in-law, Vernie Largen.
Funeral service was held on March 9, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Greasy Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral
Home.
RUBY FERRIS SLOANE
COPPER HILL-Ruby Ferris Sloane, 70, passed away Friday, March 8, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Sloane and daughter Betty Boinott, This is in loving memory of our dear
mother.
Surviving are: daughters and sons, Helen Keyton, Raymond Sloane and wife, Sandra all of Copper Hill,
Curtis Sloane of Salem, Richard Sloane and Rebecca Sloane of Copper Hill; son-in-law, Harold Boinott of Boones
Mill; grandchildren, Sandra and Wade Dutting of New Castle, Wayne and Debra Keyton of Copper Hill, Michael
and Allison Keyton of Copper Hill, Gail Boinott of Boones Mill, Sam Boinott of Boones Mill, Anna Angle of
Copper Hill and Jesse Sloane of Salem; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Keyton, Katy Whittington, Ashey Dudding,
Jeffrey Keyton and Amanda Keyton.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 11, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend
Tim Nichols and Reverend Michael Poff officiating. Interment followed in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the
River.)
Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091.
LELIA ALICE SUMPTER
BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA-Lelia Alice Sumpter, 86, of 1015 College Avenue, passed away on Tuesday,
March 5, 2002 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born on March 22, 1915 in Floyd. She was a daughter of the late James Hardee and Addie Harman
Sumpter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluefield and was a former member of the Board of
Trustees for Bluefield College for 16 years.
She was retired from the Bluefield Telephone Company after many years of service. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.
She is survived by three sisters, Virginia Hawes of Roanoke, Margie Drumheller and her husband, John, of
Lynchburg and Katherine Elder and her husband, George, of Buena Vista and Robert Sumpter and his wife, Freda,
of Durham, North Carolina. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from the First Baptist Church
in Bluefield. Burial followed at 4:00 p.m. from Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Family members were pallbearers.
Mercer Funeral Home and Crematory of Bluefield was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions
if desired may be made to your favorite local charity.
Local arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
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LOUISE SMITH WILLIS WALTON
AVONDALE, PENNSYLVANIA-Louise Smith Willis Walton, 86, died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at her home.
She was the widow of Joel B. Walton, who died in 1983 and with whom she shared 19 years of marriage.
She was also the widow of a first husband, William David Willis.
She was born in Indian Valley, and was the daughter of the late Perry R. and Florence Rigney Smith.
During World War II, she was employed as a foreman by the U.S. Navy at the Triumph Explosive plant in
Elkton, Maryland. She played center-fielder for the Navy softball team.
After the war, she was a homemaker/mother on the family farm in Lincoln University.
Since 1964, she was a member of the Avon-Grove Church of the Nazarene in West Grove.
In her spare time, she enjoyed playing guitar and singing with her friend, Ola Belle Campbell. She joined
the Paac Lane Bowling League in Kenneth Square in 1967, and bowled in the league every year until 1997. She also
loved to travel, and especially enjoyed a trip to a working ranch in a trip she took with a church group to Israel.
She is survived by a son, James E. Willis of Avondale, Pennyslvania; a daughter, June W. Neyman of
Avondale, Pennsylvania; a step-son, Frederick Joel Walton of West Chester; two step-daughters, Jane W. Peters of
Nottingham and Catherine S. DiCandilo of West Chester; a sister, Gay Willis of Oxford; eight grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at Avon-Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240 E. State Road, in West Grove, on
Wednesday, February 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Interment followed in Oxford Cemetery in Oxford. Arrangements were handled by Edward L. Collins
Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford, Pennsylvania.
GOLDIE ELLA RADFORD WEBB
COPPER HILL-Goldie Ella Radford Webb, 76, passed away Thursday March 7, 2002. She was a member of Cross
Roads Union Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pee Wee Webb.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Norma Webb, Catawba; granddaughter and
husband, Carol and Michael Anderson, Roanoke; brothers-in-law, Lacy and Hazel Webb, Charlie and Eva Webb,
North Carolins, Randolph and Joyce Webb, Debo Underwood, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Louise Underwood, Rocky
Mount, Maggie Webb, Callaway, Bessie Gallanger, Myrtle Webb, Roanoke, Cora (Sis) Burnette, Florida; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Cross Roads Union Church with
Reverend John Earley officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Special thanks to Marsha Hancock for her
loving care. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for week of March 21, 2002
GOLDIE TURPIN HARRIS
FLOYD- Goldie Turpin Harris, 66, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Drema and William Kesterson, Barbara and Barry Trail,
Willis, Karen Dickerson and fiance, Richard Smith, Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie and Betty Dickerson,
Floyd; sisters, Daisy Huff, Hillsville, Janie Morford, California, Agnes Mitchell, Delaware; brothers, Hubert Turpin,
Radford, Uriah Turpin, Willis; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two step greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Duncans Chapel Cemetery.
CHARLES LINDBERGH HELMS
MEADOWS OF DAN-Charles Lindbergh Helms, 74, died Friday, March 15, 2002 at R.J. Reynolds Patrick County
Memorial Hospital in Stuart. He was born in Floyd County on January 29, 1928. He was preceded in death by his
father, A.H. Helms.
He was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church, and had been a car salesman for Stuart
Motors and Stanley Chevrolet for over 43 years.
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He is survived by: his wife, Vivian Harris Helms, of the home; a son, Robert Lee Helms, Patrick Springs;
two grandsons, Jon and Brett Helms; his mother, Eula Hancock Helms, Meadows of Dan; two brothers, Wilbur
Richard Helms, Meadows of Dan and Billy Buford Helms of Laurel Fork.
Funeral service was held Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart
with Reverend Norman Biggs officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain View Methodist Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church c/o Lori Biggs, 493 North Fork
Road, Stuart, VA 24171.
BRADLEY J. LORING
WILLIS-Bradley J. Loring, 47, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at his home.
He is survived by: his wife, Diane Marie Loring, Willis; five daughters and one son-in-law, Victoria
Elizabeth and William Kenneth Noell, Point Marion, Pennsylvania, Alexandria Christine Loring, Jessica Kathleen
Loring, Jacqueline Renne Loring, Olivia Nicole Loring, all of Willis; two sons, Christopher Allen Loring, Matthew
Ryan Loring, both of Willis; two grandchildren, Michael Edwin Noell and Andrew Hunter Noell; three brothers,
Brent Loring, Iowa Falls, Iowa, Brian Loring, Iowa City, Iowa, Bryce Loring, Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral service was held Friday, March 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the
Reverend Bruce Evan Murch officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
EVERETTE JUNIOR MCNEIL
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA-Everette Junior McNeil, 66, formerly of Pilot went to be with the Lord on
March 16, 2002. He was a loving father, grandfather and devoted Christian. He was a member of Kerr Memorial
Baptist Church in North Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his sisters Margie Allman and Ada Morgan.
He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Mike Farmer, Richmond, Tina and Amos
Hutchins, Richmond; grandchild, Chase Farmer, Richmond; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Gloria
McNeil, Aaron and Ocie McNeil, Alvin and Betty McNeil, Carl and Ramsey McNeil; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Aliene and Arlo Sowers, Pauline Pitsinger, Clover and Bob Ratcliffe, Lois and Ron Sedlacek, Bill Morgan; several
nieces and nephews, special friends and nurses at Salem Health and Rehab.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 18, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Dr.
Randy Clipp officiating. Interment followed in Huffville Cemetery.
THOMAS WAYNE SMITH
CHECK-Thomas Wayne Smith, 35, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2002 from a sudden massive
heart attack. He was a devoted husband, father, and son.
He was employed by Roanoke County School Systems.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Mary and Dan Smith and "Rich" Nichols of Copper Hill,
uncles, Carl and Marshall Nichols, both of Roanoke.
He is survived by: his wife, Kim Smith; sons, Devin and Derek Smith, of Check; parents, Barry and Sue
Smith, Copper Hill; his maternal grandmother, Ollie Mae Nichols, Roanoke; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and
many close, special friends.
Though his time on this earth was short, he touches so many lives with his smiles, laughter, and love! We
will miss him very much! We love you Pooh!
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren
with Reverend Jim Worline and J.C. Holden officiating.
Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Obituaries for week March 28, 2002
CHARLES TIRAS CONNER
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CHECK-Charles Tiras Conner, 94, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in
Floyd where he received wonderful love and care while he was there. He was a long time member and deacon of the
Salem Primitive Baptist Church (Head of the River) also trustee of the church and church cemetery.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Janney Conner and two sons, Bobby and Paul Conner.
He is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-laws, Mary and Wade Poff, Copper Hill, Mae and Alvin
Vest, Copper Hill, June and Dean Conner, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law and husband, Sylvia and
David Whitlow, Check; foster brother and wife, Fordsell and Margaret Ferris, Roanoke; four sisters-in-laws, Sylvia
Conner, Check, Effie Conner, Roanoke, Edna Janney, Roanoke, Chlorine Conner, Bent Mountain; one brother-inlaw,
Charles Janney, Roanoke; many nieces and nephews; many friends.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Church with Pastor Elder Hale
Terry and Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or Fire Departments. Gardner Funeral Home,
Floyd, handled arrangements.
CARMON ETHELBERT HYLTON
ROANOKE-Carmon Ethelbert Hylton, 91, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his home. He was a retired
manager of the Roanoke City Water Department.
Carmon was a loving father and grandfather who treasured his family. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Elizabeth Bundy Hylton.
Survivors include: two daughters, Joyce Dawes, Houston, Texas, Donna Christensen, Cary, North Carolina;
two sisters, Ercell Simmons, Baltimore, Maryland, Sue Hylton, Norfolk; three brothers, Virgil D. Hylton, Ft. Myers,
Florida, Dale Hylton, Lynhartsville, Pennsylvania, Dr. Claude Hylton, Washington; special friend, Ethel Kazorck,
Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Melissa Miller, Michael Dawes, Meredith Dawes, Marcus Dawes, Sharon Daum,
Philip Christensen, Stacy Patton; 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Phil Christensen officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis.
LINDA LOU MCGUIRE
CHECK-Linda Lou McGuire, 52, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002 in UVA Medical Center.
She is survived by: her husband of 33 years, Thomas H. McGuire; three sons, Thomas H. McGuire II, Mark
McGuire, Lindburg McGuire; daughters, Toni McGuire; step-daughter, Anne M. McGurie; three sisters, two
brothers, two foster brothers, seven grandchildren; special friends, Larry and Traci Smith, Kristi Litchard; a host of
friends.
A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home. Gardner
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CLARICE SMITH REED
BENT MOUNTAIN-Clarice Smith Reed, 95, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Cletus A. Reed. She attended Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church on
Bent Mountain. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Reed’s garage on Bent Mountain for many years.
She was a retired Registered Nurse who through the years helped many families in the area. She was a charter
member of the Bent Mountain Woman’s Club.
Surviving are: one niece, Margaret S. Bradford, four nephews, John D. Harman, James S. Lough, Harry A.
Lough, and John Slater; special friends, James and Mary Murrie, Ivadell Janney, Lois R. Overstreet and Homer and
Aldene Reed.
Services were at Oakey’s South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002. The Reverend William
Jester officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Burial Park.
Special thanks to the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for ten years of love and devoted care. Memorials
may be made to Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church or the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad.
GRACE JANE ALLS SEWELL
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CHRISTIANSBURG-Grace Jane Alls Sewell, 95, formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002. She
was the last surviving of eight children. She was born to Nanny Mary Thompson Alls and Harvey G. Alls. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Ray Sewell, sons, Alfred Wade Sewell and Sherman Stuart Sewell.
Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Marden and Louise Hubbard Sewell of Floyd;
daughters-in-law, Anne Juel Sewell of Culpepper and Geraldine Reynolds Sewell of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at Lotz Funeral Home.
Arrangements were handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
GROVER WAYNE SMITH
VINTON-Grover Wayne Smith, (CB handle, Robin Hood), 61, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday,
March 14, 2002. He was a driver for Overnite Transportation for 27 years and was a devoted member of Vinton
Wesleyan Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was preceded in death by his parents,
Howard and Geneva Gaye Smith.
Survivors include: his wife of 25 years, Shelby Smith; his daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Norman
Carroll, Rockville, Maryland; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Tonya Smith, Ridgeway, Michael and Cheri
Carroll, Vinton; grandchildren, John Michael, Nathan , Patrick, Devin, Victoria, Grace and Christina; sisters.
Loveline McGrady, Indian Valley, Wanda Phillips, Brenda Poff, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, Monday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brad
Snyder officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Vinton Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Oakey’s Vinton Chapel handled
arrangements.
JAMIE LEE SWARTZ
FLOYD-Jamie Lee Swartz, 28, formerly of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He was manager of Owl
Hollow Horse Farm in Floyd County and was preceded in death by his father, Norman W. Swartz, Sr., grandparents,
Paul W. Swartz, Sr. and George and Pearl Craig.
Survivng are: son, Jamie Lee Swartz, Jr.; his mother, Mildred Swartz and her very special friend, Clay
France, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Wayne Swartz and friend, Angie, Don and Sherry Swartz, Floyd; sister,
Melissa Swartz, Roanoke; nieces, Jessica and Tina Swartz; nephews, Craig and Sam Swartz; grandmother, Mary M.
Swartz,
Harrisonburg; several aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2002, at Flora Funeral Chapel with the
Reverend Richard Spencer and the Reverend Eddie Hawks officiating. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rockingham County.
Obituaries for week of April 4, 2002
IRIS POFF ALDRIDGE
COPPER HILL-Iris Poff Aldridge, 95, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
Surviving are: one daughter, Shelby Link, Copper Hill; three grandchildren, Jeff and Lesa Link, Floyd,
Andy and Laura Link and Clay and Kathy Link, Copper Hill; four great-grandchildren, Justin Link and Stephine
Link, Copper Hill, Hayden Link and Nikki Bolt, Floyd; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Hubert Harman,
Check; many nieces and nephews; a very special niece, Hilda Simpson Harmon.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with
Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Aldridge Family Cemetery.
JUNIOR LEWIS REECE
BASSETT-Junior Lewis Reece, 77, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Community
Hospital.
He was an Army Veteran of WWII and retired from Bassett Walker. He was of Missionary Baptist Faith
and a member of American Legion Post 0011.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Lundrie Utah Dalton Reece and McKinley Reece, daughter,
Patricia Ann Woods, brothers, Bill Reece, Ray Reece and Theodore Reece, sisters, Glenna Phillips, Claudina Dillion
and Hazel Turman and grandson, Melvin (Tommy) Woods.
Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Lena Imogene Reece, Bassett; son, Richard L. Reece, Hillsville;
brother, Ward Reece, Willis; sisters, Violet Reece, Willis, Regina Nester, Willis, Ivandell Goad, Maryland; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with
Reverend Ronald Rigney officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville.
EULA VIRGINIA RICHARDS
FLOYD-Eula Virginia Richards, 88, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002 at Eldercare Nursing Home in Rocky
Mount. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, and was preceded in death by her parents, Rurick
and Ibra Poff Richards and her husband Ishmal Bell.
She is survived by: cousins, Seth and Sylvia Poff, John and Tootsie Poff, Copper Hill, David and Patsy
Poff, Check, Connie and Lewis Custer, Wilson; numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Saturday, March 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend
James Worline and Reverend Sue Morris officiating. Interment was in Salem Church Cemetery (Head of the River.)
GERTRUDE IRENE SARVER
FLOYD-Gertrude Irene Sarver, 73, passed away Friday, March 29, 2002.
Surviving are: husband, Raymond Eugene Sarver; one brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Wendy Rose,
Clayton, Delaware; sister-in-law, Virginia Rose, Abbs Valley; nieces and nephew, Linda Cook, Nancy Hubbard,
Eddie Wright; and other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Will Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of April 11, 2002
HOBERT BERKLEY "H.B." AKERS
DANIELS, WEST VIRGINIA-Hobert Berkley "H.B." Akers, 75, died Friday, April 5, 2002 at his home following a
long illness. He was born November 4, 1926 in Floyd County and was the son of Effie Elsie Reed Akers; who lived
six months a year with H.B. and six months a year with her daughter in Floyd County and the late Andrew Jacob
Akers.
He grew up in Floyd County moving to West Virginia in 1959 and settled in Daniels, in 1960. He was
honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946 and the U.S. Navy in 1952. He was a self employed timberman
and the owner and operator of a sawmill. He was a faithful member of the Carriage Drive Church of Christ.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of 48 years, Gladys M. Brinegar Akers; three sons,
Allen Akers and his wife Mitzi of Shady Springs, Barry Akers and his wife Barbara of Cool Ridge and Kevin Akers
at home; two daughters, Sandra Akers Wills and her husband Frank of Shady Spring and Andrea Akers Thomas and
her husband Steve of Hurricane; nine grandchildren, Alesa Akers, Carrie Akers, Cimala Akers, KimberlyAkers,
Amber Wills Hedgecock, Matthew Akers, Ashlei Akers, Kristina Akers, Keli Akers, and Austin Wills; and a sister,
Eleanor Reed of Floyd.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7 in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Evangelist
John Gibson of Venimont, AL officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Pallbearers were Matthew Akers, Barry Earls, Bobby Brewer, Benjamin Holdren, Gary Lively and Alan
Rich.
ANTHONY DALTON CLAYTOR
FLOYD-Anthony Dalton Claytor, 56, passed away Friday, April 5, 2002 at his home.
Survivors include: two sons, Shawn Lawrence, Roanoke, Anthony Claytor, Jr. West Virginia; one daughter,
Angela Claytor, West Virginia; three brothers, Nathaniel Claytor, Atwater, CA, Tommy Claytor, Chicago, IL,
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Robert Claytor, Floyd; two sisters, Brenda Simonson, Linda K. Claytor, Floyd; devoted friend and caregiver, Marie
Hall, Floyd; special nephews, Dwyane Hairston, Quentin Claytor, Myron Claytor, Floyd, Robert McAllister, Dublin.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Clinton Crump officiating. Interment was in Little River Cemetery.
REVEREND FRANK H. WIMMER
SALEM-Reverend Frank H. Wimmer, 87, formerly of Copper Hill, died Sunday, April 7, 2002. He was a son of the
late Moses and Cammie D. Wimmer. He was born in Pittsboro, Indiana and grew up in Copper Hill.
He was in the ministry for over 50 years.
Reverend Wimmer was preceded in death by his wife, Hassie N. Wimmer, a grandson, Donald Wimmer,
and a granddaughter, Jill Wimmer.
Surviving are: his children, Helen Vest and husband, Alvin, Harry Wimmer and wife, Betty, Ronald
Wimmer and wife, Louise; daughter-in-law, Shirley Wimmer; five grandchildren, Steve Vest and wife, Gale, David
Vest and wife, Gail, Gary Wimmer and wife, Kim, Kevin Wimmer and wife, Robin, Randy Wimmer and wife,
Rose; eight great-grandchildren, Eric Vest and wife, Sally, Madeline Vest, Amy Vest, Carson Wimmer, Frances
Wimmer, Heather Wimmer, Nathan Wimmer, Jeremy Wimmer; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey Booth and Tammy
Audia; step-great-grandchildren, Chelsey Booth and Madeline Audia; sisters, Hazel Wickham, Virgie Aldridge,
Dorothy Tuck, and Nellie Manning; a brother, Jackson Wimmer and wife, Evelyn.
Services were conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002.
The Reverend James Worline and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Oakey’s South Chapel handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Copper Hill Church of the Brethren.
Obituaries for week of April 18, 2002
ROGER DALE ANDERS
FLOYD-Roger Dale Anders, 54, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2002 as a result of an automobile accident. He was
a veteran of Vietnam War.
Survivors include: wife, Ruth Ann Anders, Floyd; three sons, Dylan Anders, Cody Anders, both of Floyd,
Roger Anders, Jr. Arizona; three brothers, Buddie Anders, Flat Top, West Virginia, Jimmie Anders, Sr. Willis,
Freddie Anders, Woodlawn; four sisters, Betty Harry, Bluefield, West Virginia, Shirley Billings, Bel Air, Maryland,
Treca Luckado, Elliston, Sheila Anders, Frontera, California.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115.
AUSBORE PAUL KELLEY
FLOYD-Ausborne Paul Kelley, 82, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002 at his home.
He is survived by: four children, Robert Kelly, Richmond, Paula Kelley Ward, San Antonio, Texas,
Richard M. Kelley, Roanoke, Marguerite Kelly, Albany, New York; three grandchildren, Brian Kelly, Richmond,
Erin W. Byers and Sean Ward, both of San Antonio, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Alvis Sharon and Mary
Lou Kelley, Floyd.
Graveside service was held on Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Vest Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JANET CLAIRE MIGNONE
BLACKSBURG-Janet Claire Mignone, 65, died Friday, April 12, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
She was born in Queens, New York on January 23, 1937 to the late Harry and Claire Stein.
She is survived by: her husband, Fred Mignone, Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Brian
Mullin, Algonquin, IL; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Fred and Nancy Mignone, Blacksburg and John Mignone,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; brother, Richard Stein, Centereach, New York; two grandsons, Kevin Mullin and Joey
Mignone.
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A memorial service was held Monday, April 15, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel
with the Reverend Shirley Larson officiating.
ISAIAH WALTER QUESENBERRY
INDIAN VALLEY-Isaiah Walter Quesenberry, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 12, 2002. Born
December 4, 1923, he was a veteran of World War II and served his country overseas, and was a lifetime member of
Hillsville, V.F.W. Post #1115.
He was the son of the late Jonah and Cora Quesenberry.
Isaiah and his wife, Blanche, served the Indian Valley community operating Quesenberry's Texaco from
May 1957 to May 1987. He was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Quesenberry.
His surviving family includes: his devoted wife of 56 years, Blanche Boyd Quesenberry; sons and
daughters-in-law, Danny and Shelby Quesenberry, Donnie and Sarah Quesenberry, Indian Valley, Toney and Sue
Quesenberry, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Al Sanders, Indian Valley, Kathy and
Steve Wright, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Angela, Michael, John, Cherie and Jill Quesenberry, Anthony Tester
and wife Karen, Chad Quesenbery and wife Kimberly, Amie Maxwell and husband Bobby, Josh Manning, Rhonda,
Ashely and Matthew Wright; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Russell Quesenberry, Willis, Chester
Quesenberry, Danville; sister, Dorthy Stilwell, Willis,; special friends, Doug, Shirley and David Phillips, Indian
Valley, Trish Neubauer, Baltimore, Maryland.
Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend John Lenasters and Reverend Elmon Thompson officiating.
Burial followed in Captain George Cemetery with Military Rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115.
Donations may be sent to Floyd County Fire Department Station #4 or Floyd County Rescue Squad.
WILLIAM L. WHITLOCK
FLOYD-William L. Whitlock, 80, passed away Friday, April 12, 2002 at his home. He was born in Floyd County to
G.A. and Lillie P. Whitlock on November 17, 1921.
A veteran of World War II he served in the 1503rd Army Air Force as a radio operator.
Mr. Whitlock was a ruling elder, as well as, a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd. He had retired
from being a dairy farmer.
He was a lifetime member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
He served on the Floyd County Board of Supervisors for 24 years, also on the New River Planning
Commission, and was also was a Director of Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers for 18 years. He served as
president of the Floyd County Farm Bureau and was on many other civic organizations.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Denton and Elinos Whitlock. He is survived by: his wife of
54 years, Vestal Whitlock, Floyd; son, Kerry Whitlock, Floyd, two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Warren
Shelor, Floyd, Cheryl and Larry Beckner, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Ronnie and Donna Shelor, Brian Beckner,
Amy Beckner; four sisters and two-brothers-in-law, Beatrice Whitlock, Bonnie and Dalton Hylton, both of Floyd,
Vera Collis, Roanoke, Elizabeth and Wade Eanes, Pilot; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Andrew and Thelma
Whitlock, Lynchburg, Ray Whitlock, Floyd; mother-in-law, Olive Austin; brother-in-law and wife, Jack and Louise
Austin, Roanoke; sister-in-law, Estella Whitlock, Floyd; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Monday, April 15, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the
Reverend Shirley Larson officiating.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Gardner
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MABEL SWISHER WILLIAMS
FLOYD-Mabel Swisher Williams, 89, passed away Friday, April 12, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She was the widow of Ray H. Williams. Surviving are: a sister, Sylvia B. Mann, Pearisburg; three nephews
and wives, Ellis and Phyliss Mann, Winston Salem, North Carolina, James C. and Delois Mann and Albert Mann, all
of Pearisburg.
Graveside service was held Sunday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Creek Cemetery with Mr. Mitchell
Floyd officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd
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Obituaries for week of April 25, 2002
MARGARET JONES VEST
CHECK-Margaret Jones Vest, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at her home. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Berkley W. Vest, a son, James C. Steele, a grandson, David Steele.
Surviving are her children, Mildred Thompson of Roanoke, Juaniata and Harmon Thomas of Floyd, Ruby
Dalton of Check, Sandra and Larry Tischner of Bones Mill, Danny and Cindy Vest of Check; daughter-in-law, Lois
(Jean) Steele of Vinton; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; a special friend and neighbor, Frances Martin; sister-in-law, Margaret A. Vest of Check.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at The Little White Church, Terry Fork with Reverend Roy
Turpin officiating. Interment was in Wilson Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
RUSSEL FOSTER THOMPSON
RINER-Russell Foster Thompson, 83, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He was an army vetern of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Trinkle Williams Thompson, Riner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda
and James Gaither, Charlene and Allen Angel, Roanoke; grandchildren, Diane and Kenneth Broughman, Hardy,
Sean and Jan Phillips, Charlotte, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Derek Gibson, Andrew Broughman, Lauren
Phillips, Bianca Phillips, Savannah Phillips; one brother, Kenneth Thompson, Salem; many special neighbors and
friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Roy Turpin and Mr. Eric Hall officiating.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
IDA WALKER
MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY-Ida Walker, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2002.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Walker (1980), sons, Vernon J. Walker (1982) and
Robert D. Walker (1992).
She was born April 22, 1908. Baptized in the Church of St. Aidan in Manchester England, emigrated on the
S.S. Cedric with her mother Nell and brother James to the U.S.A. July 6 of 1912 through the port of New York to
join her father James Gilmore in Paterson. She has been a very long time citizen of Maywood, New Jersey and
active
member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church.
Ida was a 20 year Red Cross volunteer, played the piano in Sunday school, also the organ and sang in the
choir and was one of the Vestry of the Church; she will be remembered by her many devoted friends, who will
surely miss her sympathetic ear and straight words.
Surviving are: daughter in law, Elfriede P. Walker, Reston, five grandchildren including Jeff T. and
Theresa A. Walker of Floyd. Also remembering her are three great-grandchildren, Idalina M., Aidan Delia and
Cyrus McGilmore Walker.
Obituaries for week of May 2, 2002
WEDA P. BOOTHE
FLOYD-Weda P. Boothe, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Melinda Peters; her husband of 65 years, Calvin
Alijah Boothe; two sons, James A. Boothe and Dale L. Boothe; one daughter, Joyce I. Boothe; two grandsons,
Phillip Wright and Danny Boothe; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nellie Peters, Florence and James Bower; two
brothers and one sister-in-law, Edgar and Velma Peters and Alvis Peters; two sons-in-law, Frank B. Proffitt and
Shirley Radford. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Wayne A. and Mary P. Boothe, Floyd; four daughters
and two sons-in-law, Margie B. and Thomas G. Wright, Salem, Lois B. and Wayne W. Reynolds, Troutville,
Dorothy B. Proffitt, Christiansburg, Linda B. Harris, Floyd; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Gertrude Peters,
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Blacksburg, Ocie Peters, Elsie P. and Millard McFarland, Jr. Christiansburg; one sister-in-law, Jean G. Peters, Riner;
16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, five nieces: three dear friends and
caregivers, Rubye Davis, Sherry King, Rubie Dickerson.
Funeral service was held at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren on Friday, April 26, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
with Reverend Richard W. Thomas Sr. and Reverend Doug Jones officiating. Interment followed at Beaver Creek
Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Building Fund, 383 Ridgeview Road,
NW, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Arrangements were
handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
BOOKER BYRD GLASS
RICHMOND-Booker Byrd Glass, 75, died at home, Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was preceded in death by one son,
Steven F. Glass, eight brothers and one sister.
He is survived by: his loving wife, Louise G. Glass, Richmond; two daughters, Bonnie G. Alderman and
Carol G. Starke; four granddaughters and a great-grandson; one sister, Virginia G. Fore, Lynchburg; two brothers,
Thornton S. Glass, Vinton, and Joe Glass, Lynchburg; and numerous extended family members including Nancy G.
Mannon, Floyd. He was a devoted member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for 44 years and served as a deacon
and church leader.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 23, at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, with interment in Forest
Lawn Cemetery. Bliley Funeral Home handled arrangements.
ROSE MARIE KEYES
INDIAN VALLEY-Rose Marie Keyes, 45, passed away Friday, April 26, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include: her husband, Danny R. Keyes, Indian Valley; three daughters, Cindy Keyes, Heannie
Keyes, Marie Phillips, Indian Valley; two sons, Freddie Keyes, Danny L. Keyes, Indian Valley; father and
stepmother, Robert and Merlin Cox, Geismar, LA; three sisters, Carolyn Agee, Bowling Green, KY; Betty Sue
Mathis, Adel, GA; one brother, Bobby Wayne Cox, Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren.
Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002 at Willis Cemetery with Reverend Cecil
Brown officiating. Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
FREDA PARKHURST MITCHELL
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE-Freda Parkhurst Mitchell, 77, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002 in the
hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Mitchell, Jr. She was a member of Middle Valley
Church of Christ, and former member of Brainerd Church of Christ and Ridgedale Church of Christ.
Survivors include: two sons, John C. Mitchell III, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, Bill Mitchell, Knoxville,
Tennessee; daughter, Janice M. Akens, Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
numerous nephews and nieces, including Nancy G. Mannon, Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral
Home, with Gene Arnold officiating.
Interment was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Tennessee. Chattanooga Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of May 9, 2002
ARTHUR BLAKE BOYD
CHRISTIANSBURG-Arthur Blake Boyd, 52, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Odell Boyd, and infant son, James Randell Boyd.
Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew B. Boyd, Independence, John D. and Linda O. Boyd,
New Bedford, MA; mother, Ruth P. Boyd, Floyd; grandchildren, Nathanial E. Boyd, Hannah K. Boyd, New
Bedford, MA; special friend, Bobbie Roman, Christiansburg; four aunts; two uncles.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Boyd Cemetery, Meadows of Dan
with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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RUSSELL LEE MUNDY, SR.
EDEN, NORTH CAROLINA-Russell Lee Mundy, Sr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in Moorehead
Hospital, Eden, North Carolina. He was born, May 6, 1920 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to the late
Worth and Lillie Mundy.
He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Esther Yearout Mundy, Eden, North Carolina; one son, Russell Lee
Mundy, Jr. and his wife, Ina Dell Mundy of Eden, North Carolina; two daughters, Teresa Lee Mundy Johnson and
husband, Andrew N. Johnson of Reidsville, North Carolina, Debra Mae Mundy Seawell and husband, William L.
(Skipper) Seawell, Jr. of Greensboro, North Carolina; one grandson, Lee N. Johnson; seven granddaughters, Natalie
Johnson, Sara Johnson, Blair Mundy, Libby Mundy, Lacy Seawell, Meredith Seawell, Diana Seawell.
Funeral service was held at Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church on Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
with Reverend Ben Rose officiating. Interment followed at Dan View Cemetery, Eden, North Carolina.
Arrangements were handled by Fair Funeral Home, Eden, North Carolina.
GWENDOLYN HORTON VEST
RINER-Gwendolyn Horton Vest, 92, widow of Lacey M. Horton, died Saturday, April 20, 2002. She was an active
member of Auburn United Methodist Church where she was a long time member of the choir.
She is survived by a devoted stepdaughter, Kay Horton Howard and husband, Hiram J. Howard of
Fredericksburg; stepsons, Jerry T. Horton and wife, Mary Jo Altizer Horton of Riner, Jan B. Horton and wife,
Dorothy Horton of Milton, Ind.; grandchildren, Jeff Howard, Jr. and Greg Howard of Fredericksburg; a loving
granddaughter, Mary Katherine Horton, Riner, David Horton, Rock Hill, Conn., Laura Horton Newell, Raleigh,
North Carolina, Craig Allen Horton, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Tina Horton Gamble, Indianapolis, Ind; greatgrandchildren,
Lacy and Carson Howard, Laura, Kimberly and Matthew Howard, Benjamin Horton, Seth Newell,
Jonathan Horton, Jaylen and Jacob Gamble; sisters, Ellen V. Ballard and husband, Tommy Ballard, Salem, Lura
Dean V. Stone and husband, Dillard Stone of Christiansburg; brother, Alvin P. Vest and wife, Helen W. Vest,
Salem; brother-in-law, Hubert Averette, Christiansburg.
Funeral services was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Steve Aker officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery. Donations may be made to the building
fund at Auburn United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 74, Riner, VA 24149.
Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.
KEVIN DWAYNE WILLIS
COPPER HILL-Kevin Dwayne Willis, 32, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earnest C. Willis, Robert L. Wood, Sr., his father-in-law, Curtis
Andrew Nichols and two infant brothers.
Survivors include: his wife, Tiffany Nichols Willis, Roanoke; parents, Monroe and Barbara Willis, Copper
Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Paula Willis, Anthony and Pam Willis, Floyd, Travis and Valorie
Willis, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia and Eugene Smith, Willis; maternal grandmother, Mary
Beckner Wood, Copper Hill; paternal grandmother, Gertrude Willis, Shawsville; mother-in-law, Connie Nichols,
Roanoke; brother-in-law, Kevin Nichols, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; special pets, Snuggles, Kodie and
Pappy.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Ronnie Duncan officiating. Burial followed in Restvale Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of May 16, 2002
RAY MELVIN HILTON
FLOYD-Ray Melvin Hilton, 82, passed away Monday, May 13, 2002 at the home of a niece, Patty and Jerry Long.
He was an army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney S. and Lorena Coleman Hilton; two brothers, Marvin I.
Hilton and Sidney S. Hilton, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Charles V. DeWeese and a nephew, Charles Gary DeWeese.
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Survivors include: sisters and brother-in-law, Marie H. DeWeese, Thelma and Joe Smith, Floyd, Janet
Young, Anchorage, Alaska; brother, George H. Hilton, Hiwassee; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002 at Jacksonville Cemetery with
Reverend Stephen Lackey officiating.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Carilion New River Valley Hospice, especially to Sherry
Reed and Deborah.
OSCAR HAROLD LOCKAMY
PILOT-Oscar Harold Lockamy, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
Surviving are: one son, Harrell Lockamy ; two daughters, JoAnn Axhanherty and Sherry Lynn Layaou, all
of Dunn, North Carolina; brother, George R. Lockamy; sister, Earldine Brock, both of Salemburg, North Carolina .
Funeral service was held Saturday, May 11, 2002 at The Serenity House Church with Mr. Mitchell Floyd
officiating. Interment in Serenity House Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
GEORGE W. RAMPEY
FLOYD-George W. Rampey, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in
Floyd.
He survived by: wife, Edith Rampey, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Fred Duncan, Floyd; four
grandchildren and spouses, Teresa and John Austin, Floyd, Gail and Bruce Wells, Floyd, Karen and Vance
Durrance, Winder, Georgia, Stephen and Angela Duncan, Floyd; two brothers, Victor Rampey, Anderson, South
Carolina, Andrew Grapey, Easley, South Carolina; ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11, 2002 with the
Reverend Matthew Brown and the Reverend Vick Rampey Jr. officating.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd Baptist Church.
Arrangements handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
E. RAYMOND SLUSHER
BEDFORD-E. Raymond Slusher, 87, formerly of Lizemore, West Virginia, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002,
after a lengthy illness. He had been in failing health since 1995. He was born February 5, 1915, in Floyd, and was
the son of the late James and Marcella (Dehart) Slusher. He married Arlene Morton of Lizemore, West Virginia, on
September 15, 1941, and she survives.
He was an active member of the United Methodist church of Lizemore, West Virginia. Upon moving to
Indiana he attended the Bedford Free Methodist Church.
He retired from Union Carbide Metals Division Alloy, West Virginia.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army of World War II, serving in the Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment in
the South Pacific. He was awarded three bronze stars for his service.
Surviving along with his wife, Arlene of Bedford, are: one son, James P. Slusher and daughter-in-law, Kara
Adkins Slusher, Dunkirk, Maryland; one daughter, Cathy M. Cobb and son-in-law, Ronnie Cobb, Bedford; one
granddaughter, Donella Cobb Bredeweg and husband Bradley, of Mitchell; three grandsons, Douglas Cobb, Terre
Haunte, Steven Cobb, Greenwood, Jeffery Slusher, Dunkirk, Maryland; one great-granddaughter, Sarah Bredeweg.
H e was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Raymond, Jr. and Rodney Dean Slusher, one brother,
Clarence Slusher, and two sisters, Lorena Harmon and Beulah Sowers.
Funeral service was conducted a t 1:00 p.m. Wednesday from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day and Carter
Mortuary of Bedford. Burial followed in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
WALTER ANDREW SLUSHER
CHRISTIANSBURG-Walter Andrew Slusher, 66, of English Meadow, Christiansburg passed away Sunday, May
12, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are: two sisters, Enith Bernard of Roanoke and Mona Dickerson of
Christiansburg; a brother-in-law, Cecil D. Edwards of Roanoke; seven nieces and nephews including a special niece,
Melody Booker of Salem; several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Pleasant Valley Church with the Reverend Roy
Turpin and Reverend Kenneth Gray officiating.
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Interment followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
Obituaries for week of May 30, 2002
PAT PROFITT BEAVER
FLOYD- Pat Profitt Beaver, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002. He was an army veteran of the Korean
Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ophus and Rosie Beaver, and a sister, Clara Helms.
Survivors include: his wife, Alma S. Beaver, Floyd; two daughters, Catherine L. Beaver, Floyd, LaVern D.
Beaver, Copper Hill; son and daughter-in-law, William and Amy Hall Beaver, Christiansburg; sister and brother-inlaw,
Treava Claytor, Roanoke, Bee and Govenor Stigger, Radford, Harriette (Kitty) Huff, Floyd; brother and sisterin-law,
John and Rosa Beaver, Floyd; grandchildren, Michele Stuart, Alexis Beaver, William Beaver, Jr., Sierra
Beaver, Ariana Beaver; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in the Big Oak Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post
#7854.
DIXIE L. DILLION
CHESAPEAKE-Dixie Lee Williams Dillion, 48, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 in her residence.
She was born in Portsmouth.
She is survived by: three daughters, Tammy Dillion, Floyd, Shannon Williams Mason, Virginia Beach,
Amanda Dillion, Chesapeake; two sons, Cody Lee Williams, Los Angeles, California, William E. Dillion, III, Floyd;
sister, Donna Capehart, West Palm Beach, Florida; two brothers, Robert M. Williams, Chesapeake, James A.
Williams,
Roanoke; three grandchildren, Angelia L. Dillion, Jesse J. Dillion and Jeffrey D. Wiggins; two sisters-in-law,
Kathryn Williams, Roanoke, Ginger Williams, Chesapeake; two sons-in-law, Jeffrey Wiggins, Floyd, Jonathon
Mason, Virginia Beach; brother-in-law, Mark Capehart, West Palm Beach, Florida.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge
Chapel. A memorial graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
ELBERT M. TALLEY, SR.
FLOYD-Elbert M. Talley, Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2002.
A native of Orange County he was a resident of Floyd for the past 60 years. He was retired from Virginia
Agriculture Extension Service and was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church. He was a past master of Floyd
Masonic Lodge, A.F. & A.M. #329. He was also a 1934 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
He is survived by his wife, Irene W. Talley; sons and daughters-in-law, E.M. Talley, Jr and wife, Hazel, of
Roanoke, William (Bill) Talley and wife, Judy, of Rocky Mount, Paul M. Talley and wife, Kristen, of
Christiansburg; sister, Myrla T. Bixcoe, of Rhodesville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. from the Floyd United Methodist Church
with the Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Christiansburg.
The family wishes to thank Pat Krebs with Gentle Shepherd Hospice and the staff of Skyline Manor for
their kind care during his illness.
Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
Obituaries for week of June 6, 2002
ALVIN ESMOND CONNER
COPPER HILL-Alvin Esmond Conner, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at his home.
Survivors include: his wife, Attaway Board Conner, Copper Hill; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jerry
Shaver, Copper Hill; grandchildren, Barry Shaver, Shawsville, Sherri Janney, Floyd; four great-grandchildren; sister
and brother-in-law; Aldene and Thomas Nichols, Roanoke County; several other relatives and friends.
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Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Jim Worline and Reverend Horace Light, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.
LULA QUESENBERRY PHILLIPS
WILLIS- Lula Quesenberry Phillips, 77, of Willis and Blandinsville, IL passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002 at
Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyatt Phillips; a daughter, Peggy Shelts
and a step-daughter, Virginia Hainline.
She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and Melvin Haddix, Colmar, IL; son and daughterin-law,
Joe and Cindy Phillips, Macomb, IL; step-sons, Robert Phillips, Russell Phillips, Dallas City, IL; stepdaughter,
Ruby Robbins, West Point, IA; sister and brother-in-law, Clenon and Alvin Turman, Willis; eight
grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Monday, June 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
S.G. Bolt officiating. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis.
PAULEDA B. YEATTS
MARTINSVILLE-Pauleda B. Yeatts, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2002. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Kyle Yeatts and three brothers, Whitman, Brian, and Roger Branscome.
She retired from Dupont where she worked for 35 years. She was a member of Liberty Bible Church in
Dugspur.
She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Lee Jacobs, Madison, North Carolina; five
sisters and husbands, Estelle and James Howell, Richmond, Almeda Branscome, Dugspur, Dot Adkins, Collinsville,
Alene and Mert Wilson, Virginia Beach, Betty Banscome, Dugspur; three brothers and wives, Clinton and Eunice
Branscome, Richmond, Roby and Sara Branscome, Deleware, Willie Cadell and Peggy Branscome, Axton; one
granddaughter, two great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend
Harold Fenstermaker officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for week of June 13, 2002
THELMA GALLOWAY CHILTON
FLOYD - Thelma Galloway Chilton, 84, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in
Floyd, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer disease. She was a member of Welcome Baptist Church in
Greenville, South Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend E. M. Chilton.
She is survived by: two daughters, Marion Chilton, Christiansburg, Regina Evans, Floyd; one granddaughter,
Meredith Leigh Evans, Roanoke. A graveside service was held on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at Graceland
Cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina.
The family request that donations or gifts be made to Skyline Manor Nursing Home, 237 Franklin Pike, SE,
Floyd, VA 24091.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ABERDEEN MCNIEL VEST
CHECK - Aberdeen McNiel Vest, 72, passed away on June 10, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents,
William and Ruth W. McNiel, and a brother, Roncerverte McNiel.
Surviving are: her husband, Horace D. Vest; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Maurice Quesenberry,
Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Clay and Ellen Vest, Pilot, Tim and Gennell Vest, Check, Doug and Angie Vest,
Check; sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Buddy Dickerson, Radford; brothers and sister-in-law, Marshall and
Judy McNiel Pilot, Alfred McNiel, Salem; seven grandchildren, Megan Quesenberry, Michelle Quesenberry, Marc
Quesenberry, Jessica Vest, Charity Vest, Matthew Vest and Hannah Vest; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ralph
and Irene Vest, Ted and Audrey Lee, Allene Sweeney, Hugh and Dot Vest, Allie Vest, and Rusha Epperly.
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Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the
Rev. Michael Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of June 20, 2002
ROBERT D. BARTLETT, SR.
EUGENE, OREGON-Robert Dudley Bartlett, Sr. died May 25th of cancer. He was 86. Bartlett was born September
22, 1915, in Copper Hill to George William Grover and Lidia Gaye (Wickham) Barlett.
He married Augusta Elizabeth Damewood in Richmond on December 24, 1940. He attended Roanoke High
School.
Bartlett lived in the Roanoke and Salem area of Virginia until 1958. He moved to Sacramento, California
and lived there until 1997 when he and his wife moved to Eugene, Oregon. Bartlett served in the 32nd "Red Arrow
Division" in the Pacific Theater during WWII. As Army reservist he obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.
He worked as a service writer and service manager in auto dealerships in the Sacramento, California area.
Bartlett enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and gardening. He was a Life Member of the U.S. Veterans of
Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Betty Barlett of Gouverneur, New York; a son, Robert II of Eugene,
Oregon; a brother, Hugh of Richmond; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren;
many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Internment was in Roanoke. Andreason's Cremation and Burial Services in Eugene, Oregon handled
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
NINA COLE MARTIN
CHRISTIANSBURG-Nina Cole Martin, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Montgomery Regional
Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris W. Martin, a son, Kenneth Leon Martin, brothers,
Archie Cole and Marvin Cole, sisters, Elva Martin, Effie Conner, Hester Hoback and Dorothy Martin.
Surviving are: a son, Randel and Janet Martin of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Darlene and Gary
Guilliams; grandson, Rodney and Kim Martin, great-grandsons, Sean Bennett, Scott Bennett, Trevor Bennett and
Kevin Martin all of Riner; sisters, Carlene Nixon of Salem, sister-in-law, Clarice Cole of Pilot.
Funeral service was held Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Junior
Conner and Reverend Larry Snider officiating. Interment followed in Cole Cemetery.
AUDREY ROSE SPANGLER
CHRISTIANSBURG-Audrey Rose Spangler, 82, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2002 in a Roanoke hospital.
Surviving are: one daughter, Sally Spangler of Floyd; a sister, Ruby Miller of Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held Monday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Roselawn Cemetery with
Reverend M.C. Sutphin officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
Obituaries for week of June 27, 2002
HAROLD DANIEL (DAN) AGNEW II (COWBOY)
FLOYD-Harold Daniel (Dan) Agnew II (Cowboy), 37, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2002.
He is survived by fiance, Marie Christian, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Adam Harris, Floyd; grandson,
Tyler Harris, Floyd; parents, Harold and Jeanette Agnew, Floyd; grandparents, Ward and Ruby Agnew, Floyd; sister
and brother-in-law, Gwen and Brent Hendrick; niece, Jennifer Hendrick; nephew, Kevin Hendrick, all of Roanoke;
many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev.
Graham Mitchell and Rev. J.D. Harman, his cousin officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
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NORA KETURAH GARDNER
WILLIS-Nora Keturah Gardner, 92, died Friday, June 21, 2002. She was born November 17, 1909 in Hillsville to
Denny Matthew and Cora Lee Hurst Gardner.
She graduated from Hillsville High School in 1927 and Radford College in 1931. She taught in Floyd
County Schools for 26 years, and was active in community affairs.
She was a member of Willis United Methodist Church, where she taught the adult Sunday School Class and
was president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the American Sadle Horse Hall of Fame.
Mrs. Gardner was predeceased by six siblings, her husband, W. Ross Gardner and a daughter, Catherine
Gardner Phillips.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Cora Gardner Miller and husband Walter and son Bill and
wife Ginny, all of Willis.
She is also survived by: eight grandchildren, Phillip, Ann Lee, and Ross Miller, Catherine Ross McCraw
and Matthew Phillips, Richard, Michael and Susan Whalen; great-grandchildren Sarah and Josh Miller, Olivia and
Will
McCraw and Justin Whalen. A sister-in-law, Sue Sowers, survives along with many nieces and nephews. She is
survived by a special friend, LaVern Beaver, and caretaker, Deborah Phillips Hylton.
A service to celebrate Mrs. Gardner's life will was held at Willis United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
Monday, June 24, with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Paul Pingel officiating. Burial followed in
Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Luncheon followed at Willis United Methodist Church.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the Willis United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box
292, Willis, VA 24380.
ALVIN INGRAM
CLEVELAND, OHIO-Alvin Ingram, 70, passed away Monday, June 17, 2002. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S.
Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Homer, Sr. and Effie Ingram; two sons, David and Samuel
Ingram; a sister, Elizabeth Franklin and a brother, George Ingram.
Survivors include: his wife, Christine Ingram, Alexandria; son, Daniel Ingram, Silver Spring, Maryland;
daughter Christina Ingram, Alexandria; grandchildren; brothers, David Ingram, Cleveland, Ohio, Leroy Ingram,
Columbus, Ohio, John H. Ingram, Jr. Fieldale; host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Melton Roberson officiating.
Burial followed in Pine Creek Cemetery, Floyd, with military services by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115.
Obituaries for week of July 4, 2002
GEORGE ANDREW AUSTIN
CHRISTIANSBURG-George Andrew Austin, 76, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the New River Valley
Medical Center.
He was a member of the New River Baptist Temple. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during
WW II.
He was a loom fixer with Burlington with 45 years of service.
Survivors include: his wife of 54 years, Ruby H. Austin, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Gladys and David Hubbard, Christiansburg, Barbara and Kenneth Nolen, Floyd; brother, John William Austin,
Radford; sister, Annie Taylor, Casper, Wyoming; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with
Reverend Cecil Albano and Reverend Michael Bonds officiating. Interment followed in Sunrise Burial Park in
Radford.
ARCHIE EUELL GOAD
WILLIS-Archie Euell Goad, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at his home.
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Survivors include: his wife, Louise Quesenberry Goad, Willis; son, Kermith Lee Goad, Willis, daughters
and sons-in-law, Brenda and Rodney Moxley, Randleman, North Carolina, Linda and Byron Turner, Indian Valley;
brother, Berlin Goad, Dugspur, sister, Ava Dove, Christine Mills, Martinsville; grandsons, James E. Cox, Teddy R.
Cox, Samuel F. Cox; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Norman Goad and Reverend S.G. Bolt officiating. Burial followed in the Michell Cemetery, Dugspur.
GROVER KYLE SEMONES
SALEM-Grover Kyle Semones, 81, passed away at the Veterans Medical Center in Salem on June 29, 2002. He was
preceded in death by his parents Kyle and Grace Semones and a sister Ethel Adams.
He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from Nelson Roanoke as a Walter Well Driller. He
was a member of Old Union Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as deacon as long as he was able to attend.
Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Dorcie Cox Semones; four children, Darell and wife Lois of Vinton,
Howard (Mooch) and wife Beth of Salem, Larry and wife Mary of Manheim, Pennsylvania; daughter Sue McDaniel
and husband Jack of Salem; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and 1 step-great granddaughter; two
brothers, Fred and wife Blanche of Floyd and Hassell and wife Lula of Willis.
Services were held Monday, July 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home conducted by Elders Hale
Terry and Larry Hollandsworth. Burial followed at Big Sand Cemetery in Indian Valley.
Donations may be made to Old Union Primitive Baptist Church in his memory: C/O Sandra Hollandsworth,
5156 Blue Springs Road, Hiwassee, VA 24347.
The family would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at the Salem VA Medical Center
for the special care given by all.
LOUISE RIDINGER TOLBERT
RADFORD-Louise Ridinger Tolbert, 97, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the Radford Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was formerly of New Castle and Floyd.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Pattie Jett Ridinger, husband, Wyatt Tolbert, brothers,
Claude, Jimmy and Thornton Ridinger, sisters, Ann David and Sadie Layman, and step-son, Palmer Tolbert. She
was a member of New Castle United Methodist Church.
Survivors are: step-daughters, Thelma Keith, Floyd, Bernice Peterman, Christiansburg, Helen Rutrough,
Salem; step-sons, Glen Tolbert, Husten Tolbert, Ward Tolbert, Bassett; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Emory
Tarpley officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. In lieu of memorials, please arrange a
visit to someone in a nursing home or an elderly person.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center and her caretakers including Mrs. Bernice Peterman for their loving care.
Obituaries for week of July 11, 2002
A. LOWELL ALTIZER
CHRISTIANSBURG-A.Lowell Altizer, 85, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 5,
2002. Originally trained as an accountant at National Business College, he later decided to further his studies
graduating from Freed Hardeman College, Henderson, Tennessee, to become a minister and evangelist of the
Church of Christ.
He was instrumental in helping to establish churches of Christ in Christiansburg, Radford, Blacksburg,
Pearisburg and Collinsville. During that time, he was involved in evangelistic missions preaching in eighteen states.
He was also a frequent speaker at lectureships across the country including the Freed Hardeman
lectureships, which he attended for fifty-two consecutive years.
In recent years, he assisted in organizing the Virginia Lectureships working with churches of Christ
throughout the State of Virginia.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Mellie S. Altizer, five brothers, Elgin, Roy, Kermit,
Percy and Vernal, one sister, Oprah Elkins, and grandson, Chad Johnson.
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He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Faye Mitchell Altizer; two daughters and
spouses, Sandra and Dennis Johnson, Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Suzi and David Rogers, Jacksonville, Florida;
grandchildren and spouses, Nicole and David Singleton, Hendersonville, Tennessee, Amanda and Jay Griffin and
Brooke and Valentin Kovalenko all of Jacksonville, Florida; great-grandchild, Alexis Lee Singleton; one brother-inlaw,
Ray Mitchell, Floyd, two sisters-in-law, Maynis Mitchell Howlett, Christiansburg, Gloria Altizer, Roanoke;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. A long time friend
of over fifty years, Mr. Clayton Winters conducted the service.
Interment followed in the mausoleum at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Michael Payne, Dr. David McMillan, and the
staff of Montgomery Regional Hospital and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care and concern.
Donations may be made to their favorite charity.
EARNEST A. BARLOW (PAT)
CHECK-Earnest A. Barlow (Pat), 73, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2002.
He is survived by: one brother, Frank Barlow, Bassett; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held Monday, July 8, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Barlow Family Cemetery with the Reverend
Roy Turpin officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
OPAL BOLT BRANSCOME MCPEAK
HILLSVILLE-Opal Bolt Branscome McPeak, 93, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002 at Hughsville, Maryland.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Dr. Lawrence Marshall, Floyd, Patricia and
Robert (Bob) Schwier, Hughsville, Maryland; brother and sister-in-law, K. Venson and Beulah Mae Bolt, Willis;
sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Melvin Alderman, Narrows; grandchildren, Dr. Carol Marshall and
husband Dr. John Leech, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lawrence Marshall, Jr. and wife Wilma, Chicago, Illinois,
Dr. Melanie Ousterhouse and husband David, Ballwin, MO; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ethel Bolt,
Willis, Frances Bolt, Rice, Flora Bolt Hedrick, Farmville, Freeda Bolt, Northern Virginia; many nieces and
nephews.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002 at the North End Cemetery, Hillsville with
Reverend Bryan Childress and Reverend Shirley Larson officiating.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
ALDENE SOWERS VEST
SALEM-Aldene Sowers Vest, 83, passed away Monday, June 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Harold L. Vest.
She and her husband, both natives of Floyd County were long-time residents of Fairfax and were members
of the Oakton Church of the Brethren in Vienna.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Basil Sowers; two sisters, Evelyn Walters and Laveta
Phelps.
She is survived by: two sisters, Geneva Mitchell of Roanoke, and Joy Huff of Floyd; one brother, Chester
Sowers of Floyd, as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday,
June 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Wendell Eller officiating.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA
22181. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ETHLEEN ANDERSON WILLIAMS
FLOYD-Ethleen Anderson Williams passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at the New River Valley Medical Center.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty Williams of Floyd, a special nephew, Harless Poff, Bluewell, West Virginia, special
nieces, Lucille Graham of Roanoke and Helen Williams of Bluewell, West Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Claude Williams. Funeral service was held at 1:00
p.m. Friday, July 5, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Gregory officiating.
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Interment was in Huffville cemetery.
Obituaries for week of July 18, 2002
MARVIN J. BARTON
FLOYD-Marvin J. Barton, 68, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at his home.
He is suvived by a son and daughter-in-law: Phil and Nelthia Barton, Floyd; daughter, Christy Brogden,
North Carolina; three grandchildren, Cassie, Jane and Amanda Barton, all of Floyd.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the
arrangements.
WALTER MATERSON BELCHER
FLOYD-Walter Materson Belcher, 86, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2002 at his home. He was an army veteran of
World War II and retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Survivors include: his wife, Glenna Crystal Belcher, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Tennis
Weeks, Floyd; grandchildren, Michelle Lee Schroeder and husband, Harrison, Andrew Materson Weeks; greatgrandchildren,
Amanda Shea Carr, Ann Lee Schroeder; brother and sister-in-law, Waitman and Gaye Belcher,
Floyd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrtle and Alvin Belcher, Meadows of Dan; Ruth and Tom Dillon, New Castle.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2002 at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with
Reverend Bryan Childress and Reverend Shirley Larson officiating.
Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MARIKA ARIEL COOPER
BLACKSBURG - Marika Ariel Cooper, 20, passed away in her home on Friday, July 12, 2002.
She was born in Willis and grew up in Hawaii and Floyd County, where she graduated from FCHS. She
was active in cheerleading, chorus, theater and Madrigals. Marika had a gift for bringing sunshine into everyone’s
life and especially loved children and animals, roses, talking to friends on the phone, and anything made of
chocolate.
She is survived by her mother, Gini Cooper, her brother, Yanni Cooper, her grandparents, Bob and Betty
Rogers, her aunt, Anne Rogers, her uncle, Bob Rogers, her cousins, Anne Taylor & Ray Wood and a large extended
family of friends.
A memorial service was held at Wood Funeral Home on Monday, July 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Rev.
Donna Douglas leading the service.
The family sends heartfelt thanks to the loving community of friends and family who have offered their
love and assistance to support us through this time of grieving.
ALICE MARY PETERS PAGE
ROANOKE-Alice Mary Peters Page, 79, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2002, after a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jim Feek,
Seattle, Washington, Leigh and Charlie McKay of Roanoke, Hilda and Ed Eck of Richmond, Dixi and Marty Harsh
of LaVale, Maryland; four sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Lourdes of Roanoke, David and Joy of Swarthmore,
Pennsylvania, Terry and Ann of Highland, Maryland and Larry and Donna of Roanoke; sisters, Ocie Rakes, Hilda
"Peggy" Harris, Floyd; brothers, Herman Peters, Stockton, California, Ray Peters, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Myra
Peters, Arnetta Peters, of Floyd; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
She graduated from Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing in 1944, and served at Pearl Harbor Army
Hospital in Honolulu until the end of World War II. She worked as a registered nurse at Roanoke Memorial Hospital
and medical transcriptionist at Boones Mill Medical Center until her retirement last year.
Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, RN, and friend, she leaves a legacy of unconditional love to all
who knew her. In celebration of her homecoming, a service was held in the chapel at Maberry Funeral Home in
Floyd on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. followed by a brief graveside ceremony at Salem Primitive (Head of the River)
Church in Copper Hill.
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Donations may be sent to Guatemala Mission Fund at Central Baptist Church, 5656 Starkey Road, SW,
Roanoke, VA 24014.
SYLVIA E. SPANGLER
FLOYD-Sylvia E. Spangler, 69, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife, mother
and grandmother, and was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, T. Ward
Spangler, Jr.; four children and spouses, Vicky and Ron Shaffer, Tommy and Cappy Spangler, Rosemary and
Michael Carr, Kenneth and Donna Spangler, all of Floyd; seven grandchildren, Daniel Cannaday, Christy Carr,
Hunter Cannaday, Dakota Spangler, Brittany Car, Austin Spangler, Sierra Spanglers; half brothers and sisters and
spouses, George and Ann Ferrell, Thomas and Linda Bowles, Gloria Epperly, Frank and Nadine Epperly, Jr.,
Sheldon Epperly.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with the
Reverend Matthew Brown and the Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville
Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011.
Obituaries for week of July 25, 2002
CHRISTINE JEWELL PRATT BOWER
FLOYD-Christine Jewell Pratt Bower, 72, passed away Friday, July 19, 2002 at her home. She was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother and was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Christine loved gardening, as
well as hummingbirds.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Jacob Bower, four sons and daughters-in-law, James
David (J.D.) and Melba Bower, Luther Wayne and Phyllis Bower; both of Floyd, Lemuel (Clem) Pratt and Lisa
Bower, Utah, Daniel Jacob Bower, Floyd, four grandsons and wives, James David, Jr. (Jay) and Penny Bower,
Willis, Timothy Gordon and Melodie Bower, Joseph (Joe) Wayne and Jessica Bower, both of Floyd, Mason David
Bower, Utah; two granddaughters, Christy Marie Bower, Blacksburg, Madeline Bower, Utah; three greatgrandchildren,
Haleigh Danielle Bower, Mariya Jene Bower, Noah Joseph Bower, all of Floyd; five brothers and
sisters-in-law, Melvin and Edith Pratt, Salem, Lawton and Helen Pratt, Roanoke, Lenford Pratt, Salem, Freeman and
Rosie Pratt, Salem, Clinton and Violet Pratt, Christiansburg; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ruth and Luther
Buckner, Radford, Pauline Poff, Pilot, Sylvia and Paul Gunter, Christiansburg; three sisters-in-law, Beatrice
Howery, Annadale, Mary Pratt, Salem, Norma Pratt, Riner, brother-in-law, Gordon Hubbard, Meadows of Dan.
Funeral service was held Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with
the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak
Grove Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
WALTER ISAIAH HYLTON
MEADOWS OF DAN- Walter Isaiah Hylton, 77, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2002 at Patrick County Memorial
Hospital in Stuart.
He is survived by: his wife, Belle Webb Hylton, Meadows of Dan; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and
Raymond Stanley, Sylvatus, Bonnie and Robert Roten, Ennice, North Carolina, Becky and Lewis Cox, Floyd;
sisters, Annie Pack, Collinsville, Ethel Hooper, Ridgeway, Beulah Spencer, Fieldale; brother, Doris J. Hylton,
Willis; grandchildren, David Hylton, Robert Roten, Jr.; special grandchildren, Virginia Carroll, Frances Triplett,
Teresa Duncan, special great-grandchildren, Joanna Marie Carroll, Matthew Isaiah Triplett.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church with
Reverend John Franklin officiating. Burial was in Maple Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for week of August 1, 2002
FREEDA WEEKS AKERS
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CHECK-Freeda Weeks Akers, 72, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2002 in a Lynchburg Nursing Home. She was the
widow of Marlin Akers.
Survivors include: a grandson, Larry Akers, Floyd; great-grandson, Christian Lee Akers, Floyd; niece,
Betty Kingey; nephew, Raymond E. Webb, Roanoke.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, in charge of arrangements.
MARY AKERS DUNCAN
RICHMOND-Mary Akers Duncan, 78, widow of Cecil A. Duncan, died Thursday, July 25, 2002.
She is survived by two sons, Jeff B. Duncan and wife, Betty S. Duncan of Rockville and John A. Duncan
and wife, Patricia A. Duncan of Floyd; one daughter, Nancy D. Ciandella and husband, Thomas L. Ciandella, Jr. of
Mantua, NJ; four grandchildren, Anne and Amy Duncan, Andy and Lauren Ciandella.
She was the last surviving child of the late Tazewell B. and Lucy H. Akers. She was a member of the
Westhampton United Methodist Church in Richmond.
A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 29 in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. Memorial
contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home in Richmond.
ANTHONY WAYNE GRIGGS
FLOYD-Anthony (Andy) Wayne Griggs, 24, passed away Wednesday evening, July 24, 2002 after a motorcycle
accident.
He was born to Shirly Griggs and Buddy (deceased) on January 5, 1978 in Pearisburg. He graduated from
Floyd County High School in 1997 and worked at different jobs until he went to his real love of truck driving. After
marriage to Jenapher Hilton Giggs, he drove for C.R. England and Tree Transport until October 2001. He then drove
for S.R. Goff until his accident. He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by: his wife, Jenapher and daughter Cheyenne of Floyd, and another child is expected; his
mother, Shirly Griggs of Floyd; one brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Vickie Griggs of Floyd; several aunts and
uncles also survive.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with
Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment at Zion Lutheran Church cemetery. Donations may be made to his
wife and daughter. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ROY WILMER HALLMAN
WILLIS-Roy Wilmer Hallman, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at his home.
Survivors include: one brother and sister-in-law, Daniel B. and Ireta Hallman, Front Royal; two sisters,
Charlotte Pavtlowe, Front Royal, Dorothy Nickelson, Front Royal; three nephews; two nieces; special friends, Faye
Bolt, Floyd, Ilene McGrady, Laurel Fork, Michell and Jonathan Mashburn, Willis; very special friend, Pete Bolt,
Willis.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m on Friday, July 26, 2002 at Lighthouse Baptist Church with
Reverend J.C. Willard officiating. Burial was in Burnette-White Cemetery, Laurel Fork.
GENE AMOS SETLIFF
FERRUM-Gene Amos Setliff, 53, died Saturday morning at Carillion Franklin County Hospital. He was born on
November 16, 1948 in Patrick County to the late Amos and Christine Rakes Setliff. He was a former warehouse
manager for Blue Ridge Industries, a member of Thomasson Heights Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are: his wife, Carol Boyd Setliff, Ferrum, one brother, Richard Setliff, Bassett; several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service was held Monday, July 29, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with
Reverends Bobby Rakes and Joseph "Doby" Salmons officiating.
Burial followed in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with full military rites by the Patrick
County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Cherrystone Youth Camp, P.O. Box 176,
Collinsville, VA 24078.
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GILBERT CALVIN UNDERWOOD
BASSETT-Gilbert Calvin Underwood, 75, died Sunday, July 28, 2002 at his home of an apparent heart attack. He
was born on February 24, 1927 in Floyd County to the late Claude Swanson Underwood and the late Sally Hylton
Underwood.
He was employed by Bassett Furniture Company (Old town) and Bassett Table Compamy for 53 years. He
was a member of the Bassett Church of the Brethren since 1951 where he was a former usher and member of Mens
Fellowship. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an avid gardener and cattleman.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Manley V. (Tom) Underwood and two
sisters, Ollie Thomas and Zella Compton.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Estelle Roberson Underwood of the home; one daughter, Mrs.
Harvey (Darlene U.) Roop of Patrick Springs; two sons, Gerald C. Underwood of Ridgeway, and Doyle L. and wife
Mary Grace Underwood of Woolwine; three sisters, Ruby Agnew of Floyd, Ava Wells of Riner and Larma Harmon
of Martinsville; four grandchildren and one step-grandson.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Bassett Church of the Brethren with
the Reverend Gary Edwards and Reverend William Stovall officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Burial Park.
Memorials may be made to Bassett Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund, 34 Brethren Drive, Bassett, VA
24055.
Collins Funeral Services in Bassett handled services.
Obituaries for week of August 8, 2002
JOYCE MARIE AKERS
FLOYD-Joyce Marie Akers, 68, passed away at home Friday, August 2, 2002 surrounded by her family. She was a
member of Stokesdale Christian Church, Stokesdale, North Carolina and attended New Harvest Ministries of Willis.
She retired from AGI Furniture Industries, High Point, North Carolina. She was preceded in death b her
father, Charles Cragett.
Survivors include: her husband, Curtis W. Akers, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Tim
Turner, Summerfield, North Carolina, Kathy and Richard Auman, Dugspur; three grandchildren, Stephen Franklin,
Julia Marie Franklin, Greensboro, North Carolina, Kari Elizabeth Turner, Summerfield, North Carolina; mother,
Alta Cragett, Christiansburg; half-sister, Vivian Kirkland, Franklin, North Carolina.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Roy Bentley, Reverend Paul Wilkins and Reverend Clyde Bishop officiated. Burial followed
in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.
Memorials may be made to Good Samartian Hospice, Christiansburg. The family would like to express
sincere thanks to Good Samartian Hospice especially Rosemary, Missy, Jill and Jeanete.
ARTHUR LEE HARMAN
FLOYD-Arthur Lee Harman, 85, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2002 at his home. He was a Navy veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Treva Dillon Harman, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Lonnie
Sutphin, Willis, Patsy and Richard Harman, Floyd, Connie Harman and special friend, Jerry Reed of Floyd; son and
daughter-in-law, Maurice and Janet Harman, Willis; sister, Ethel Williams, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Isaac
and Ruby Harman, Earl Harman, Coy and Alva Mae Harman, Floyd; sister-in-law, Dorothy Harman, Floyd; brotherin-law,
Eugene Hylton, Floyd; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Joe Quesenberry and Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery with
Military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
SAMUEL ANDREW "SAM" HUMPHREY
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WILLIS-Samuel Andrew "Sam" Humphrey, 72, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at his residence. He was born in
Wythe County the son of the late George S. and Hattie Mae Allen Humphrey. He attended Shorts Creek Church of
God and was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed writing songs and playing
music. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Zavala.
He is survived by: his wife of 43 years, Bertha E. Humphrey, Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vikki
L. and Joseph Scoriello, Willis, Cathy and Ellis Toller, New Castle, DE; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul W.
Reynolds, Newark, DE, Frank and Anna Reynolds, Bear, DE, Ray T. Johnson, Elkton, MD; two sisters, Cora Mae
Brookman, Mildred Boublitz, both of Pulaski; brother, Paul Humprey, Russelville, TN; special nephews and wives,
Preston and Wanda Humphrey, Allen and Virginia Humphrey, all of Hillsville; 12 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was held Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Shorts Creek Church of God with
Reverend Wayne Burnett officiating. Interment followed in Foster Falls Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
Shorts Creek Church of God.
Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, handled arrangements.
WALLER LEE LOVELL
PILOT-Waller Lee Lovell, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at his home. He was a salesman for Goodyear
Tires having worked 31 years with Thompson Tire Company. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Floyd
V.F.W. Post #7854 and a member of the Burks Fork Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Ruby Weddle Lovell.
Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Pierce and Linda Lovell, Pilot; step-granddaughter and
husband, Susan and Daniel Handy, Meadows of Dan; step-grandson and wife, Bobby and Lycresha Pack, Floyd;
step-great-granddaughter, Kindra Dawn Pack, Floyd; step-great-grandson, James Cole Pack, Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Ralph Duncan and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
GEORGE MOSBY WALTERS, JR.
CHRISTIANSBURG-George Mosby Walters, Jr., 86, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2002 in Skyline Manor
after a lengthy illness at home. Mr. Walters was born on October 12, 1915 and was the son of the late George M.
Walters, Sr. and Clara Peregoy Walters. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia W.
Willard and twin brother, Edward Gray Walters.
He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Verbena Dickerson Walters; three daughters, Brenda Thomas and
husband, Billy, Christiansburg, Shirley Baker and C.L. Bartlett of Blacksburg, Jean Walters of Salem; one son,
Kelly B. Walters and wife, Virginia of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Nancy Jo and George Hutchinson of Rocky
Mount,
David and Sandra Flinchum of Salem, Lori Anne Flinchum of Christiansburg, Melissa Poff and Donnie Shonkwiler
of Vinton and William Mosby (Willie) Baker of Christiansburg; great grandchildren, Donald, Brandy and Leslie
Steele of Christiansburg, Bradley Hutchinson of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Mildred Walters of Christiansburg
and Edna Harmon of Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted
by Reverend Richard H. Horne with interment in Sunset Cemetery.
A special thanks to Skyline Manor Nursing Staff, Hospice, Linda, Jill and Rosemary and especially to
Alvestar Pugh for befriending him.
Obituaries for week of August 15, 2002
ELDON LYLE ROBERSON
FLOYD-Eldon Lyle Roberson, 86, passed away Monday, August 5, 2002. He worked for many years as a mail
carrier and after his retiring he provided firewood to many people in Floyd County. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Nancy Roberson.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine Roberson; two daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Huff,
Floyd, Kathy and L.P. Conner, Stuart; four grandchildren, Brian Huff, Mark Conner, Jamie Huff, Shawn Conner;
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two great-grandchildren; sister, Vera Griffith; brother, Edgar Roberson; several nieces and nephews; many friends
and neighbors.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, August 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Barry Lell and Reverend Will Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Lee Cemetery (Route 615).
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MARGUERITE IRENE TISE
FLOYD – Marguerite Irene Tise, 89, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2002. Miss Tise, a well-known local
historian, was retired from government service.
She is survived by her sister, Jessie Heafner of Floyd, and will be sadly missed by her friends in the
community.
She was born March 9, 1913 in Roanoke County. A graduate of Floyd High School, she furthered her
education and received degrees from Marion College in Marion and Roanoke College in Salem.
She taught at an elementary school in Floyd County before accepting a position in Washington, DC. There
she worked in the State Department in foreign service.
In her retirement years she lived in Floyd, where she enjoyed studying local history and compiling
genealogies. She was an active member of the Floyd County Historical Society. She was also a member of the Floyd
Courthouse Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She attended Zion Lutheran Church, where she
was a member of the Zion Ladies Aid Society.
A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in
Floyd with Rev. Paul Pingel officiating. Interment was at the Jacksonville Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 635 Needmore Lane,
Floyd, VA 24091 or Roanoke College Memorial Fund, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153.
Obituaries for week of August 22, 2002
ALVIN CAVILLA BELCHER
MEADOWS OF DAN-Alvin Cavilla Belcher, 84, died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of
Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Patrick County on October 29, 1917 to the late John Conner Belcher
and the late Ella Vipperman Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Glen Belcher, a
sister, Audra Lam and a brother, Auburn Belcher.
He retired from Turman Yates Motor Ford Company in Floyd where he was an automobile mechanic and
was a member and former elder of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by: his wife, Myrtle Belcher of the home; one son, Lindwood Belcher and wife, Carolyn of
Meadows of Dan; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Lenna Conner of Meadows of Dan;
and one brother, Warren Belcher of Rockville, Maryland.
Funeral service was held Thursday, August 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with
Dr. Alton Griffin and Pastor Bryan Childress officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Moody Funeral
Home, Stuart, handled arrangements.
MARY WIMMER HUDLEY
ROANOKE-Mary Wimmer Hundley, (Honey), went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2002. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Dewey, a daughter, Jean Sutphin, and a grandson, Dwayne Walters.
She is survived by: her daughters, Bonnie Dunn of Roanoke, Iris Gwynn Willis of Christiansburg; sons-inlaw,
John Dunn and Christy Sutphin, both of Roanoke; grandchildren, Vicky and Gerald Via, Cathy and Wendell
Sowers, Eddie and Debbie Gallimore, Cindy Maxwell, Terea Gallimore, Sonja and Chris Jones; step-grandchildren,
Ricky Sutphin, Sherry Sutphin; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; brother and sister-in-law,
Carl and Claudine Wimmer of Copper Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ollie Mae Nichols, Thelma and Sam
Ramsey, all of Roanoke; Mabel Manning of Copper Hill,Rheba and Warren Richard of Springfield; sister-in-law,
Freeda Wimmer of Copper Hill.
Funeral service was held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren on Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 2 p.m.
Interment followed in the church cemetery. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements.
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TERRELL JONES
COPPER HILL-Terrell Jones, 59, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2002.
He passed fully aware and at peace. He is survived by: his wife, Diane Beiger Jones; son, Houston
Trusdale; grandson, Keller Trusdale; mother, Mabel Palmer Jones; mother-in-law, Bette Beiger Lang; father-in-law,
Theodore Beiger and his wife, Mary Lou; brother-in-law, Ted Beiger, Jr. and his wife, Lynda; sisters-in-law,
Nanette Beiger, Laurel Beiger, Renee Strickland and her husband, Ed; nephew, Brandon Hamilton Beiger.
He was a flute maker and composer of peaceful music that tapped the hearts of many with peace and
compassion. He was given an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the University of South Carolina for
developing self esteem in others. He had a Masters in Math and he was a member of Mensa. He was a Vipassana
Meditator spending his life serving others. A memorial service will be held at Apple Ridge Farms in Copper Hill on
Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m.
CLYDIA M. LESTER
GALAX-Clydia M. Lester, 97, formerly of Willis, passed away Friday, August 16, 2002 at Waddell Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Damon Lester; her father and mother, Damon and Rebecca
Duncan Cox; two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Geneva and Clarence
Boyer, Galax, Gloria and Donald Hornbarger, Christiansburg; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Joe Carrico officiating. Burial followed in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Waddell Nursing Home for their loving care.
DOCK LAWRENCE MARTIN
WILLIS-Dock Lawrence Martin, 94, passed away Friday, August 16, 2002 at his home.
Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Grover and Jackie Martin, Willis, Manard and Sandy
Martin, Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Marvin Nester, Barren Springs, Bertha and Garrett
Baldwin, Hillsville; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. August 19, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of August 29, 2002
MARY ROBERTSON JANNEY
ROANOKE-Mary Robertson Janney, 86, passed away, Monday, August 19, 2002. She was the widow of Acie M.
Janney.
Surviving are: one sister, Ruth Rucker of El Paso, Texas; several nieces and nephews, including Bill T.
Argabright of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Poff and Mrs. Dorothy Goad, both of Floyd;
A graveside service was held Wednesday, August 21, at 3:00 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with
Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
CLARENCE E. "BILL" MILLS
FLOYD-Clarence E. "Bill" Mills, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002. He retired from the Marines after 21
years of service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Peggy Sergeant, a grandson, Hunter Boehm, mother and father, Ethel and Clarence Mills, two sisters,
Katherine Marshall and Joyce Peters, and one brother, Calvin Mills.
He is survived by: his wife, Maryann Mills, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Chris
Mallory, Roanoke, Teresa and Doug Boehm, Washington; three grandchildren and one on the way, Miranda
Mallory, Roanoke, Daniel Boehm, Washington, Quinton Mallory, Roanoke; three brothers and two sisters-in-law,
Cotton and Janet Mills, Rocky Mount, Posey Mills, Rocky Mount, Bobby and Fuijico Mills, Georgia; one sister and
brother-in-law, Nancy and Lester Foley, Rocky Mount.
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Memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend
Juan Barr officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to American Cancer Society, 9 East
Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MARY JANE PARKS RAY
FLOYD-Mary Jane Parks Ray, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002.
She is survived by: her husband, George M. Ray; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tressa and Jim Goughenour,
Carman and Charles Jones, Drucella and Allen Crockett; five grandchildren; one brother, E.C. Parks, Jr.
Graveside service was held Friday, August 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Larry
Meadors and Reverend Bobby Clark officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church
Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ELBERT LEE "CASEY" SMITH
WILLIS-Elbert Lee "Casey" Smith, 80, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2002.
He is survived by: three daughters and son-in-law, Frances Lee Cory, Jewell McLean of Galax, Kathy and
Dennis Akers of Hillsville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Elbert Lee Smith, Jr. of Florida, John and Trish McLean
of Indian Valley, Eugene and Cindy Smith of Willis, Jeffery Glenn Smith and Peggy Lane of Dugspur; one sister
and brother-in-law, Juanita and Oscar Cruise of Florida; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel,
Hillsville. Pastor Wayne Burnett officiated. Burial was in Howlett Cemetery in Hillsville. Military rites were
conducted by Hillsville VFW Post #1115.
ADELINE EVELYNA (EVELYN) THOMPSON
SALEM-Adeline Evelyna (Evelyn) Thompson, 94, formerly of Bent Mountain passed away Monday, August 26,
2002.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Misha Thompson, a daughter, Bessie E. Paige,
sisters, Annie Paige, Rachel Paige, Hannah Grogan and Octavia Paige, brothers, David Thompson and Isiah
Thompson.
Survivors include: brother, Albert Thompson, Petersburg; five grandchildren, Lloyd and Elizabeth Paige,
Daniel and Lisa Paige, Bent Mountain, Paul and Faye Paige, Roanoke, William Paige, Roanoke, Marilyn Holland,
Salem; 18 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, at Bent Mountain Baptist Church with
Reverend Wallis M. Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Webb Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd.
ERNESTINE KYLE WHITLOCK
SALEM-Ernestine Kyle Whitlock, 76, formerly of Floyd, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Roanoke
Community Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Kyle and Lena R. Whitlock, and a sister, Ruth Nixon.
Survivors include: sister and brother-in-law, Lucile and Bill Arthur, Richmond; special niece and caregiver,
Carolyn Lynch, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, at Maberry Funeral Chapel, Floyd. Reverend
Richard Gregory officiated. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
DAVID CECIL WHITLOW
CHECK-David Cecil Whitlow, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2002. He was a devoted loving husband of 26
years, as well as a loving father and grandfather (Papa). He was a dedicated member of Red Oak Grove Church of
the Brethren. He was a devoted employee of 43 years as a sawyer for Griffith Lumber Company and owned and
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operated his business with his son, Robert, for several years. An avid race fan of the late Dale Earnhardt, he also
enjoyed fishing, but above all else he enjoyed his grandchildren most of all.
He is survived by: his wife, Sylvia C. Whitlow; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Hope Whitlow;
daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Robert Davis; step-son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debby Conner; stepdaughters
and sons-in-law, Kathy and Clay Link, Brenda and Stacy Graham; grandchildren, Melissa Salyer, Justin
and Stephine Link, Jessica and Holly Graham, Alex Conner; brothers and sister-in-law, Barney and Freeda Whitlow;
half-brothers, Hugh Whitlow, Elliott Whitlow; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy Hartman, Viola Hatcher, Mary Jo
and Earl Rakes; half-sisters and brother-in-law, Marie Feazell, Effie Mae and Jerry Green.
Funeral service was held on Friday, August 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with
Reverend Jimmy Cannaday, Reverend Mike Varner, Reverend Leon Wood and Reverend Graham Mitchell
officiating.
Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to
Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
WESLEY ARNOLD WYCOFF
MARTINSVILLE-Wesley Arnold Wycoff, 82, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002 at Memorial Hospital
Martinsville. He was born November 13, 1919 in Miami, Florida to Jesse and Nellie Arnold Wycoff, now deceased.
He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Arnold Wycoff, and a brother, Kenneth Wycoff.
He was a retired, self-employed salesman. Survivors include: wife, Mary Lena Adams, Floyd; six
daughters, Kalinda Wycoff, Floyd, Katherine Verity, Floyd, Karen Alen, Miami, Florida, Mary Jane Moreton,
Collinsville, Melissa Wycoff, Martinsville, Wessena Nock, Palm Bay, Florida; sons, Victor Adams Wycoff,
Martinsville, Larry Wycoff, Miami, Florida; sister, Doris Fuller, Alexander; 23 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren.
Memorial service was held Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Jyoti Minnich officiating. Norris
Funeral Services handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of September 5, 2002
ALMA HARRIS BAKER
FLOYD-Alma Harris Baker, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at Radford Health and Rehabilitation
Center. She was a member of Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Willis. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Early E. Baker; parents, Eld. Jethro and Ella Moore Harris; one sister and four brothers.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Connie and John Boothe, North August, South Carolina; sons
and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Lou Baker, Floyd, Bill Baker, C.B. and Yvonne Baker, Christiansburg, Phillip
and Patty Baker, Dublin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Leta and James High, Floyd, Pauline and Kenneth Hodges,
Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Elder Oscar and Linda Bell Harris, Stuart; 13 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2002 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church,
Willis, with Eld. Jay Harris and Eld. Paul Williams officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Maberry
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
The family wishes to express their appreciation the nursing home staff, Carilion Hospice and Eld. Tim
Witten.
Memorials may be made to Indian Creek Primitive Baptist church C/O Anna Mae Roop, 1203 Fifth Street,
Radford, VA 24141.
EUNICE MITCHELL COX
INDIAN VALLEY-Eunice Mitchell Cox, 65, departed this life on Thursday, August 29, 2002, at University of
Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late
Elmer and Bernice Mitchell of Indian Valley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Darren L. Cox and her brother, J. Delmas
Mitchell. She was the wife of Coleman L. Cox of Indian Valley.
In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory her son, Dennis Cox; her two daughters, Jennifer
Cox and Kristie Horton; three sisters, Ramona Hollandsworth, Phyllis Marshall, Glenda Meador; sister-in-law,
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Glenna Mitchell; three grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with a memorial service to
follow.
EDWARD RAY HUFF
SALEM-Edward Ray Huff, 48, passed away Monday, September 2, 2002. He was employed by the Virginia
Department of Transportation in the Materials Division, Salem, with 28 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Huff; son and daughter-in-law, Lynnwood and Patty Turner; parents,
Paul Edward and Joy Ann Sowers Huff; two brothers and sister-in-law, Wendell Huff, Jerry Lane and Debbie Huff;
one niece, Tracie Huff; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family received friends at John M. Oakey and Son
Funeral Home, Salem, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2002, where funeral services will be conducted on
Thursday, September 5 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Keith Missel officiating. Interment in Red Oak Grove Church of
the Brethren Cemetery, Floyd.
Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Salem Funeral Home.
OSCAR GARFIELD JONES
FLOYD-Oscar Garfield Jones, 86, passed away Monday, August 26, 2002 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He was
an army veteran of World War II and a member of Christiansburg Moose Lodge.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Casey Jones.
Survivors include: wife, Elizabeth Atkins Jones, Floyd; two daughers and sons-in-law, Joyce and Connie
Graham, Floyd, Leona and Gordon Brown, Henry; one special son, James Garfield Bowman, Austinville, one
brother and sister-in-law, Woody and Myra Jones, Bassett; three sisters, Lora Atkins, Lucy Atkins, Bassett, Geneva
Shivley, Ferrum; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services was held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Graham Mitchell and Reverend Barry Lell officiating. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Franklin County.
Obituaries for week of September 12, 2002
LANE BARRY HUBBARD
WILLIS-Lane Barry Hubbard, 43, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2002 at his home.
He was an employee of D.L. Harrell Construction Company.
Survivors include: his wife, Sandra Sutphin Hubbard, Willis; two sons, Johnathan Hubbard, Zachary
Hubbard, Willis; two daughters, Danielle Hubbard, Emily Hubbard, Willis; parents, Hubert and Jean Hubbard,
Willis; brother, Alan Hubbard, Laurel Fork; grandmother, Edith Hubbard, Meadows of Dan.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Winston Puckett officiating. Burial followed in the Shelor Cemetery.
JAMES CLINTON REYNOLDS
WILLIS-James Clinton Reynolds, 65, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He
was manager of Willis Drive-In and a Navy veteran.
Surviving are: his wife, Nelderee S. Reynolds, Willis; daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and John Bolt,
Penny and Michael Bolt, Willis; grandsons, Dereck Bolt, Andrew Bolt, Matthew Bolt, Willis; step-grandson,
Mickey Bolt, Willis; step-granddaughters, Sierra Bolt, Samatha Bolt, Willis; sisters, Ruth Bower, Catlett, Elsie
Dishman, Morgantown, WV.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Joe Quesenberry officiating. Burial was at Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of September 19, 2002
CORA JANNEY CONNER
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BENT MOUNTAIN-Cora Janney Conner, (Chlorine), 82, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Conner; son, Lester Conner; her parents, the late Charles and Mary
Lou Agee Janney. She was born April 18, 1920 in Floyd County.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Larry Hartman, Boones Mill; son and daughter-in-law,
Dennis and Betty Conner, Bent Mountain; four grandchildren, Anthony and Kim Hartman, Floyd, Edward "Eddie"
Conner and David Conner, Vinton; four great-grandchildren, Kayla Hartman, Brandon Hartman, Roger Conner and
Amanda Conner; one brother, Charles Janney, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews; special friends, Annie
Martin, Ruby Duncan and other friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, at Salem Church (Head of the River,) with
Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
WARREN RICHARDSON DALTON
ROANOKE-Warren Richardson Dalton, 64, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2002 in a Roanoke hospital.
He was a dedicated and faithful husband, loving brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Grant and Mattie Dalton; two brothers, Cecil and Marshall Dalton.
Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Jane Dalton; daughter, Patricia Ann Gallimore; son, Anthony Dalton;
grandson, Joshua Gallimore; brother, Raymond Dalton; sisters, Geneva Wells, Carol Bean, Wilma Simmons; aunt,
Rena Tolley; five nieces and seven nephews.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Leon Alley officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Creek Cemetery, Pilot.
CHARLES MONROE PIEPER
ROANOKE-Charles Monroe Pieper, 87, formerly a resident of Floyd County, passed away September 16, 2002 at
his home in Roanoke. He was a member of the Masons for 53 years and currently a member of the Floyd Masonic
Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. His youth and employment years were spent in Dayton, Ohio where he worked for
Frigidaire for 25 years and then established his own corporation. His primary focus has always been his family.
He is survived by: a devoted wife of 63 years, Gwendolyn (Sue) Pieper; three children, Christy Wente', Jim
Pieper, Joyce Stevens; eight grandchildren, Teri Ford, Diana Swain, Pamela Ryan, Nicole Wente', Yonah Wente',
Bryon Pieper, Tami Pieper, Stephen Pieper; eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service in his honor will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at
11:00 a.m. The Reverend Graham Mitchell and the family will pay tribute to Mr. Pieper's life here on earth and
rejoice in Charles' new home with the Lord. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM LEE POFF
PHEONIX, ARIZONA-William Lee Poff, 55, formerly of Floyd passed away Saturday, September 7, 2002 at his
home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. He was preceded
in death by his father, Harry Poff.
Survivors include: his wife, Dana Poff, Pheonix, AZ; two sons, Ray Poff, Pheonix, AZ, J.D. Leuba, Camp
Lejune, North Carolina; two daughters, Dawn and Bernie; mother, Treva R. Poff, Vinton; two brothers and sistersin-law,
Wayne and Terri Poff, Willis, Michael and Lisa Poff, Vinton; four grandchildren; niece and husband,
Brandie and Rusty Stanley; nephews, Josiah Poff, Michael Poff, Travis Poff, Eric Poff.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Pastor Donnie Glass officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with Military Honors
by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
HENRY B. SHELOR
FLOYD-Henry B. Shelor, 87, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2002 at Skyline Nursing Home. He was a
member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd for 73 years. He served his church in the capacity of Elder, Trustee,
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Superintendent and Sunday School teacher. He had a genuine love for children and enjoyed working with
them in various church activities.
During World War II he served with the 489th Port Battalion, United States Army, in the South Pacific
area. After the war he became an active member of the Floyd VFW Post number 7854 and served one term as
commander. As a result of his concern for conservation of natural resources and protection of the environment, he
was elected to serve as Director of the Skyline Soil and Water District for 24 years. He also served for four years on
the Floyd County Board of Supervisors. He was a machinist/millwright by trade and also owned and operated a
farm.
Preceding in death are his parents, Carl and Henrietta Shelor; brother, Earnest Shelor; sister, Eilene Burnet;
and a foster son, Jake Richards.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maude Boyd Shelor; son, Dr. Roger M. Shelor; daughter-in-law, Dr.
Barbara Moore Shelor of Athens, Ohio; son, Allan Shelor, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Deborah, William and
Anna Shelor; two brothers, Herbert and George Shelor, Floyd; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Dorothy
Harmon and Karen Smith.
A memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd on September 15, 2002 at 2 p.m. with
Reverend Shirley Larson presiding. Those who wish to make a memorial gifts in his memory please consider the
Presbyterian Church of Floyd or the Alzheimer's Association at 2728 Colonial Avenue SW Roanoke, VA.
EFFIE HARRIS WILLIAMS
FLOYD-Effie Harris Williams, 91, passed away Monday, September 16, 2002 in a Roanoke hospital.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd where she was a choir member, also a member of
the Floyd Womans Club and Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.M. "Jack" Williams; parents, Giles and Nancy Harris;
brothers, Clarence and Quentin Harris.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Brenda Williams, Floyd; daughters and sons-inlaw,
Carolyn and Larie Holmes, Vienna, Phyllis and Jim Ammons, Shipman; grandchildren, Gregory Williams,
Jennifer Williams, Brooklyn, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lacie Kemp, Dugspur, Euna and James Cassell,
Roanoke, Beulah Johnson, Narrows; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd
with Reverend Shirley Larson and Reverend Bryan Childress officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Lutheran
Church
Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is handing arrangements.
Obituaries for week of September 26, 2002
DAVID JACOB BOWER
FLOYD-David Jacob Bower, 72, passed away September 19, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a life-time member of Red Oak Grove Church of the
Brethren. He enjoyed gardening, tree grafting and bee keeping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine
Jewel Bower.
He is survived by: four sons and daughters-in-law, James David (J.D.) and Melba Bower, Floyd, Luther
Wayne and Phyllis Bower, Floyd, Lemuel (Clem) Pratt Bower, Utah, Daniel Jacob Bower, Floyd; four grandsons
and wives, James David Jr. (Jay) and Penny Bower, Willis, Timothy Gordon and Melodie Bower, Floyd, Joseph
Wayne (Joe) and Jessica Bower, Floyd, Mason David Bower, Utah; two granddaughters, Christy Marie Bower,
Blacksburg, Madeline Bower, Utah; three-great-grandchildren, Haleigh Danielle Bower, Mariya Jene Bower, Noah
Joseph Bower; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rosie and Freeman Pratt, Salem, Beatrice Howery, Annadale; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren
with the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and the Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Red
Oak Grove Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
EVERETTE HENRY CUNNINGHAM
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CHECK-Everette Henry Cunningham, 35, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2002. He was preceded in death by
his father, Hampton H. Cunningham.
Survivors include: his wife, April T. Cunningham, Check; three daughters, Hazel Grace, Anna Marie and
Loretta Dawn Cunningham, Floyd; one son, Joshua Henry Cunningham, Check; stepson, Travis Daniel Rector,
Willis; mother, Pauline Jane Dalton, Roanoke, sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Robert Lingelbach, Check;
nephew, David Lingelbach; niece, Nicole Lingelbach.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Homer D. Sawyer officiating. Burial followed in the Weaver Cemetery, Pilot.
DAVID W. EAST
COPPER HILL-David W. East, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2002.
He is survived by: his loving wife, Sonia; parents, William and Lelia East, Patrick Springs; daughters and
sons-in-law, Allison and Geoff Simpson, Christy and Paul Macauley, Palmyra; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and
May East, Stephen City; six grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in
David's memory to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsey, Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838
Greene Tree Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 27, at Pleasant Valley
Church of the Brethren with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brandon Oaks Health Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for
their care. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
CLARENCE WILEY KING
CHECK-Clarence Wiley King, 92, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at his home. He was born March
16, 1910. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church and a Past Master of Floyd Masonic Lodge
#329 A.F. & A.M.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Lucas King and infant son.
He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Frances B. King, Check; son and daughter-in-law, Don W. and
LaNora King, Check; step-son and daughter-in-law, Roger G. and Patsy T. Stewart, Spotsylvania; four
granddaughters and husbands, Donna K. and Gary Bradshaw; Check, Jenifer K. and Joseph Bowman, Check, Amy
K. and Clark Casteel, Pontotoc, MS, Eva-Beth and Dwayne Hodges, Rocky Mount; two step-granddaughters, Kim
S. and Matt Nash, Spotsylvania, Lana A. Stewart, Roanoke; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great
grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Saturday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Havens Chapel United Methodist
Church, with Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery. Masonic services were held
Friday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Donations may be made to Floyd Parish
Parsonage Fund, C/O Judy Wimmer, 915 Cambria Street, NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073 . The family would like to
thank Jeanne Carter and Carilion Hospice for their special care.
CLINTON ELMER VEST
FLOYD-Clinton Elmer Vest, 77, passed away September 21, 2002 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1925. He
was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, V.F.W. Post #7854, and was Past Master of Floyd
Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. and A.M. He was preceded in death by: his parents, W.B. and Susie Vest; son, Terry
Steven Vest; two brothers, Otha Dean Vest and Junior Vest.
He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Catherine Vest; daughter, Shelba Willett; two granddaughters and husbands,
Denise and Scott Harrison, Teresa and Robert Cummins; five great-grandchildren, Sierra Harrison, Makayla
Harrison, Josh Vest, Caitlyn Cummins, Nicholas Cummins; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Raymond King;
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma Jean Vest, Alvin and Mae Vest, Warren and Blondine Vest; two
sisters-in-law, Olean Vest, Dolly Vest; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with
the Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and the Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Wilson
Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion #127. Masonic services were
held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, at Gardner Funeral Home.
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Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan
Hospice for their love, care, support and prayers.
BEULAH POFF HYATT
MINNESOTA-Beulah Poff Hyatt, 85, formerly of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 in St. Paul,
Minnesota. Survivors include a sister, Lillian A. Ries of St. Paul, MN; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, September 23, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with
Mr. Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment was in Huffville Church Cemetery.
Obituaries for the week of October 3, 2002
LIVIE REED AKERS
ROANOKE-Livie Reed Akers, 99, formerly of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, September 26, 2002 at
Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a retired school teacher having taught in Floyd County for thirty two years.
She was active in church work all of her life.
She was preceded in death by husband, Jesse W. Akers; her parents, Reverend Harvey and Rachael
Dulaney Reed; three brothers, Price Reed, Prince Reed and Dewey Reed; a sister Delilah Linderman. Survivors
include numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Michael Hostetter pastor of Williamson Road Church of the Brethren officiating.
Burial was held in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd. Donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
MINNIE O. BOWSHER
GODFREY, IL-Minnie O. Bowsher, 81, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Alton Memorial Hospital in
Alton, IL She was born to the late Foster R. and Effie Hylton Harmon Sr. on March 29, 1921 in Floyd. She was
preceded in death by her first husband, Russell E. Ardinger in 1974, sister, Virginia Nielson, Wanda June Harmon
and two brothers, Verman W. and Robert Wayne Harmon in infancy.
She worked for the US Government in the General Accounting Department for 35 years retiring in 1982.
She was married to James P. Bowsher.
Survivors include: stepdaughter, Gail S. and Billy Lawrence, Alton, IL; two step-grandchildren, Kristine N.
Bybee and Craig W. Gibbs; three step great-grandchildren, David "D.J." Smith, Hailey and Paige Bybee; special
friend, Crystal Ingold; 13 nieces and nephews, 18 great-nieces and nephews, six great-great nieces and nephews;
sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth Voumard Glen of Fosterburg, Willa Humenick, Alton, IL, Mary Conley, Alton, IL,
Doris Harmon, Godrey, IL, Shirley and Wilbur Schreiber, Arriba, CO.; brother-in-law, Kirk Mielson, Worland,
Wyoming; brother and sister-in-law, Foster J. Harmon and Teresa, Bethalto. Funeral service will be held October 6,
2002 at 3 p.m. at Elm St. Presbyterian Church, Alton, IL with Reverend Nicole Richardson. Gent Funeral Home of
Alton, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Private family burial will be held at Roselawn Memory Garden in Bethalto, IL. Memorials may be made to
Elm Street Presbyterian Church, Alton, IL or a charity of your choice.
EDNA COX BURTON
FLOYD-Edna Cox Burton, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Bueford Burton, a son, Phillip Burton, her parents, Vander Bilt and Elizabeth
Shelton Cox.
Survivors include: sons, Richard Burton and special friend, Diana Morris, Floyd, Samuel and Donna
Burton, Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Jack Lewis, Jane and Raymond Myers, Floyd, Liz and
Gene Lee, Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Bernard Tilley, Radford; brother and sister-in-law, Jep and
Virginia Cox, North Beach, MD; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
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ELLEN GAY BELCHER EDWARDS
MEADOWS OF DAN-Ellen Gay Belcher Edwards, 90, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at RJ Reynolds Patrick
County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Floyd County on July 28, 1912 to the late Benjamin Harrison Belcher
and the late Mannie Conner Belcher. In addition to her parents , she was preceded in death by her husband, Avery J.
Edwards, four brothers, Barley, Thomas, Daniel and Ray Belcher, and a grandchild, Franklin Wayne Edwards. She
had been a member of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church for over 75 years.
She is survived by: a daughter, Shirley Edwards, Stuart; two sons, Franklin D. Edwards, Henry, Donald
Edwards, Woolwine; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Minie Harmon, Willis, Monie
Lovins, Christiansburg, Lula Harris, Radford and Pauline Bolt, Meadows of Dan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church with Pastor
Brian Childress and Reverend J.C. Willard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Moody Funeral
Home, Stuart, is in charge of arrangements.
WARREN WILLIAMS GILBERT
ROANOKE-Warren Williams Gilbert, (Gil), 82, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital.
Surviving are: his wife of fifty-six years, Hassie Dodson Gilbert; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and
Rick Shawn, Jan and Ron Milliron, all of Roanoke; Jean and Lyle Wimmer, Charlotte, North Carolina; six
grandchildren, Bret and Jamie Shawn, John Milliron, all of Roanoke, David Milliron and his his wife, Greer,
Ashland, Adam and Katie Wimmer, Charlotte, North Carolina; cousin, Mary Hinman, Troutville; sister-in-law,
Louise Gilbert, Troutville; and many other loving family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyden and Thomas Gilbert; brother, Leonard Gilbert, sister,
Alice Mundy, all of Roanoke.
The Gilberts have been life long members of Fairview United Methodist Church. He was an honorably
discharged WWII Veteran. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army for the 322 Bombardment Group, the
322nd played vital reconnaissance and bombardment roles in several key European campaigns including Normandy
(D-Day), Northern France, Central Europe, and Rhineland conflicts. He and his wife were married on December 1,
1945 and began rewarding community and business careers in the Roanoke Valley. He was a licensed pilot and his
love of flying was evident throughout his life. He was active in the Roanoke Valley Experimental Aircraft
Association and supported the local airport and their programs.
He and his wife founded their well-known business, Warren Gilbert Photography in 1946 and for five
decades, he distinguished himself as a wedding portrait, and commercial photographer. During his innovative career,
he pioneered the use of roll film, strobe lighting and color photographic processing in the Southwest Virginia area.
After moving to a larger studio on Peters Creek Road in 1982, he turned the business over to his son-in-law Ron
Milliron and retired in 1986. He remained active in his church choir and with the Roanoke Airport group.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1310 Van
Buren Street, Roanoke, VA 24017.
Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Fairview United Methodist Church
by the Reverend Alan Thorne and the Reverend Roy S. Whitescarver. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial
Park.
Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, Roanoke, handled arrangements.
FREEDA HARMAN HARTER
FLOYD-Freeda Harman Harter, 92, died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Kroontje Health Care Center in
Blacksburg. She was born in Floyd County on April 25, 1910 to the late Arthur T. and Minnie Hylton Harman.
She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Edna Harman Smith, Elree Harman Shelburne, and Beulah
Harman Bowers, two brothers, Olin W. Harman and Jacob M. Harman, a nephew, Joseph E. Harman and her
husband, Dale Harter, also predeceased her.
She graduated from Willis High School and received her B.S. Degree from Radford State Teachers'
College. She taught elementary school and served as an elementary school principal in Floyd County for 45 years
before retiring in 1975.
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She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd for 80 years where she served as Program
Chairman for many years, planning and directing programs and pageants. She also served as a Sunday School
teacher, worked on many boards and commissions, and helped record and preserve the history of the church.
She gave unselfishly to her community as evidenced by the number of civic clubs and other organizations
to which she belonged. She was a member of the Floyd Courthouse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution,
past president and active member of the Floyd County Woman's Club, member of the Floyd Chapter of the New
River Historical Society, an honorary member of the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, the Floyd County
Retired Teachers Association, past member of the Topeco Extension Club, and a member of the Alpha Kappa
Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization for women educators. She was on the board of directors for the
Floyd American Cancer Society for many years, serving as crusade chairman.
She is survived by: a loving family of nieces and nephews and their spouses, Claudine H. and Edmund
Weddle, Floyd, Rosalind H. and William Fralin, Bent Mountain, Betty L. Smith, McLean, Margaret H. and Dallas
Hubbard, Floyd, Linda B. and Jerry Deviney, Virginia Beach, C.W. and Margaret Harman, Floyd, Richard A.
Bowers, Blacksburg, brother-in-law, Arno Bower, Blacksburg and niece-in-law, Gayle Harmon, Floyd. Special
great-nieces and great-nephews and their spouses include Dana and John Bunn, Newsoms, Sherri and Will
Goodwin, Bedford, Robin and Cody Moates, Radford, Erin Deviney, Virginia Beach, Michael and Linda Harman,
Roanoke, Allen and Anne Harman, Floyd, Gene and Pat Weddle, Floyd, David and Kay Weddle, Floyd, Donnie and
Susan Harman, Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Leon and Annette Hubbard, Floyd, Jim Fralin, Bent Mountain, Terry
Hubbard, Christiansburg; eleven great-great-nieces and nephews also survive.
Contributions may be made to Topeco Church of the Brethren Building Fund in care of Margaret H.
Hubbard, Treasurer, 1543 Floyd Highway S., Floyd, Virginia, 24091.
Funeral service was conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29 at Topeco Church of the Brethren in
Floyd with Reverend Michael Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home,
Floyd, handled arrangements.
ROBERT MAX WADE
FLOYD-Robert Max Wade, 74, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center.
He was a retired supervisor of maintenance from Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Max was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren where he was known for his musical talents. Those
who knew him enjoyed his guitar playing and his beautiful bass voice. During the summertime he played every
Sunday at Mabry Mill and he was a member of the Over The Hill Gang.
He enjoyed trout fishing and he loved bluebirds. All of his friends and neighbors were familiar with the
many bluebird houses he built and placed around the country side. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
Survivors include: sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Brenda Wade, Pearisburg, Bobby Ray Wade,
Floyd; daughters and son-in-law, Alisa and Gary Boothe, Floyd, Debra Gardner, Christiansburg; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Dale and Mary Wade, Floyd, Maurice Wade, Roanoke, Danny and Trudy Wade, Salem; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Elnora and Marvin O. Harris, Christiansburg, Ruby and Barney McCrary, Floyd; special friend,
Reva Quesenberry, Indian Valley; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 1:00
p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Michael Varner officiating.
Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of October 10, 2002
LUTHER LEE HALL
PATRICK SPRINGS-Luther Lee Hall, 85, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He
was born in Patrick County on October 9, 1916, a son of the late Wallace O. Hall and the late Kitty Cruise Hall. He
was retired from the Department of the interior with over 37 years of service in supervision. After his retirement, he
worked as a heavy equipment operator for J.C. Joyce Trucking and Paving Co. He was a member of Slate Mountain
Presbyterian Church in Meadows of Dan. He was a lifetime member of Golden Age Passport and Model "A"
Restorers Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Belcher Hall, two brothers,
Russell Hall and Benjamin Hall.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Irma Hall of the home, one daughter, Jewell Tolbert, Meadows of Dan; two
sons, Dale Hall, Burnt Chimney, Arnold E. Hall, Martinsville; four step-sons, Gary Cannella, Lexington, KY,
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Douglas S. Cannella, Peiham, NH, Michael J. Cannella, Manchester, NH and Wayne R. Cannella, North Andover,
Mass; sister, Christine H. Conner, Stuart; one brother, Coy Hall, Ridgeway; four grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at Howell Funeral Home
Chapel with the Reverends Jack Foley, Alton Griffin and Bryant Childress officiating. Burial followed in
Providence Community Cemetery in Patrick Springs. Howell Funeral Home in Stuart handled arrangements.
Memorials may be made to donor's choice.
CAROL CONNER WIMMER
ROANOKE-Carol Conner Wimmer, 57, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2002. She was a loving wife and a
wonderful mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Tilton E. "Gene" Wimmer, a daughter and son-in-law, Amanda
and Greg Sward of San Francisco, California; granddaughter, Megan Sward; her mother, Golda M. Conner, Copper
Hill; sister and brother-in-law, Phoebe C. and Floyd "Doc" Schuyler, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Lottie Wimmer, Bent
Mountain; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brenda Wimmer and Ted Godwin, Floyd; several nieces; and one
nephew. She was preceded in death by her father, W. Curtis Conner and a brother, William C. Conner, Jr.
Service was conducted at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2002.
The Reverend James Worline and Reverend Doug Jones officiated. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box
2680 N. Canton, Ohio 44720 (1-800-342-2383). Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel .
ESTELLE E. YEAROUT
CALIFORNIA-Estelle E. Yearout, 86, beloved mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother passed away
Sunday, September 29, 2002 in Upland, California.
She was born June 15, 1916 in Leatherwood, and spent her childhood years in Eden, North Carolina. On
April 1, 1937 he married Vernon W. Yearout from Floyd. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Wayne,
Michigan, where she raised her four children, and was very active in church activities. In 1998, she retired to
California. She was residing with her son prior to her admittance to Upland Community Hospital, where she passed
away.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon W. Yearout, her daughter, Anita Yearout, and her
daughter-in-law, Joan Yearout.
She is suvived by: two sons, Genry Yearout and his wife, Sharon, Belleville, Michigan and Dempsey
Yearout, Upland, California; daughter, Verna (Dolly) Miller and her husband Clarence, Austin, Texas;
grandchildren, Susan Peacor and her husband, Chris; Kurt Yearout and his wife Robyn; Joy and Sarah Yearout,
Brett and Adrienne Miller; great-grandson, Austin Yearout; sister, Thelma Smith, Stoneville, North Carolina;
numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and close friends.
She was devoted to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Draper Mortuary in Ontario, California. Services were held on
October 5, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow on October 19, 2002 at Red Oak Grove Cemetery in Floyd.
Obituaries for week of October 17, 2002
ISAAC JUNIOR HARMAN
FLOYD-Issac Junior Harman, 80, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002 at his home.
He was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and a Navy Veteran of World War II and served
on the USS Leedstown in the South Pacific.
Survivors include: his wife, Ruby Reed Harman, Floyd; son, Larry Mark Harman, Floyd; grandsons, Justin
Harman, Floyd, George Harman, Radford; sister, Ethel Williams, Floyd; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl Harman,
Coy and Alva Mae Harman, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Harman, Floyd, Treva Harman, Floyd; brothers-in-law,
Eugene Hylton, Floyd, William Owens, South Mont, North Carolina.
Funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with
Pastor Richard Thomas and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Burial followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery
with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and
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Floyd American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JAMES BURLEIGH PAGE
ROANOKE- James Burleigh Page, 80, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at his home. He served in the Army
Air Corps during World War II, and was stationed in India and Burma. He helped to construct dams on the
Columbia and Colorado Rivers as well as helped build the St. Lawrence Sea-Way.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, of fifty-five years.
He is survived by: four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jim Feek, Seattle, Washington, Leigh and
Charlie McKay, Roanoke, Hilda and Ed Eck, Richmond, Dixi and Marty Harsh, Lovole, Maryland; four sons and
daughters-in-law, Paul and Lourdes Page, Roanoke, David and Joy Page, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Terry and Ann
Page, Highland, Maryland, Larry and Donna Page, Roanoke; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Clayton Riggs officiating. Burial was in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, with
military rites by Floyd V.F.W. and American Legion. In lieu of flowers he wanted his friends and family to plant a
tree for him.
BRANNON SCOTT SLUSHER
PILOT-Brannon Scott Slusher, 29, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2002. He graduated from Floyd County High
School in 1991. Brannon was employed by Homes Plus Construction, where he had been an employed for 11 years.
He is survived by: his mother and step-father, Linda and Maurice Harris; three aunts and spouses, Ruby and
Richard Sutphin, Mary and Dale Wade, Imogene Cox; five uncles and spouse, Arthur Slusher, Milfred Slusher,
Dexter and Mae Slusher, Charles Slusher, Luther Dale Slusher; step-brother, Scott Harris; special friend and her
daughter, Candy and Cadee Nichols; many cousins; and a host of friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery.
ELVERNA HARRIS SOWERS
WILLIS-Elverna Harris Sowers, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center.
Survivors include: her husband, Covy M. Sowers, Willis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and
Owen Martin, Floyd, Melva and Troy Sutphin, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Barbara Sowers,
Floyd; two sisters, Reva Rierson, Check, Mildred Hylton, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Carlon and Pat Harris,
Floyd; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2002 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Michael Varner and Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd County Fire Department, Topeco Church or a
charity of one's choice.
SANFORD REED TOWNLEY
FLOYD-Sanford Reed Townley, 77, of 418 Wills Ridge Road, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002 at Lewis-Gale
Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1925 in Pittsylvania County. He was the son of the late Wesley and Ettie
Townley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Townley. He was a memer of
Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. He worked in the automotive repair business until his retirement in 1991. He
served his country in World War II with the 853 Engineer Aviation Battalion until his honorable discharge in 1946.
Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Velma Reed Townley, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and
Loretta Townley, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Tom Vaughn, Willis; Shirley and Jeff McKinney,
Joan and Jerry Chilton, Reidsville, North Carolina; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Nell Townley, Goodview,
Eugene and Judy Townley, Willoughby, Ohio; grandchildren, Lynn Coffey and husband Clay, Tina Vaughn, Sharon
Quesenberry and husband Darryl, John Vaughn, Wynn Boone, Deanna Johnston and husband Joathan, Autumn
Townley, Jason Chilton and wife Lisa, Travis Chilton, Jeff McKinney, Jr., Jeremy McKinney; six greatgrandchildren.
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Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2002 at the Beaver Creek Church of the
Brethren with Pastor Richard Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or the Floyd County Fire Department.
Obituaries for week of October 24, 2002
LEONARD WAITMAN BELCHER
FLOYD-Leonard Waitman Belcher, 78, passed away Saturday, Octoer 19, 2002 at New River Valley Medical
Center. He was an army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Lelia Gaye Belcher, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Bonnie
Belcher, Concord, North Carolina, Scott Belcher, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Allen Sipe,
Clemmons, North Carolina, Robin and Billy Shepherd, Roanoke; sisters, Myrtle Belcher, Meadow of Dan, Ruth
Dillon, New Castle, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Leon
Wood and Reverend Bryan Childress officiating.
Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American
Legion Post #127.
JANIE ILENE COMPTON COMINGS
ARLINGTON-Janie Ilene Compton Comings, 48, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, lost her brave battle
with breast cancer and passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2002 in Fairfax.
Janie was born September 23, 1954 in Roanoke to Carson Luther Compton and Ilene Cannaday Compton.
Years later her family moved from Floyd to Pulaski where she attended school and graduated from Pulaski High
School. Sheattended Virginia Intermont College, Bristol. In 1973, Janie married James C. Comings of Arlington.
Following her marriage to Jim, Janie graduated from Marymount College in Arlington and prior to the births of her
children, Laurie, Daniel, and Joseph, worked for Sportswear Associates in Washington, D.C. She was an active
member of First Baptist Church of Clarendon in Arlington, and also a long time employee of the Arlington United
Methodist Church's Children Weekday Program where she touched the lives of many children with her patience and
loving nature.
She was an avid gardener and reader, and had a special talent for sewing and needlework. She especially
loved to quilt and shared her skills through gifts for family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Comings of Arlington; three children, Laurie Ilene Comings, Daniel
Carson Comings, and Joseph Patrick Comings; her parents Carson and Ilene Compton of Pulaski; brothers, David
Compton and his wife, Teresa Pendleton, Mineral, James Compton and his wife Bartlette Compton of Charlotte,
North Carolina; sister, Judy Compton Gilmore and her husband Connie Gilmore of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; sister-inlaw
and her husband, Sarah and Ray Sebor of Columbia, Maryland; brother-in-law and his wife David and Lorraine
Comings of Dale City; and may beloved nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Ashby and Carrie Compton, and Urbanc and Ella Jane Williams
Cannaday, all of Floyd. Services was held at the Arlington United Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Road in
Arlington on Monday, October 21, at 3:00 p.m. A funeral service was held Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 1:00
p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski with Dr. Wayne Greene officiating. Burial followed in the Lee
Cemetery in Floyd.
Arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home, Arlington and Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
NELVA ANNA DALTON
FLORIDA-Nelva Anna Dalton, 91, passed away Friday, October 18 at 2:00 a.m. in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived
previously in Willis. She was born August 27, 1911 in Carroll County. She was the daughter of Wyatt Mitchell and
Maudie Montgomery. She is the widow of Everett Luther Dalton, who passed away April 7, 1986.
Surviving are six sons, Sterling Dalton, Curtis Junior Dalton, both of Willis, Elwood Dalton, Harley
Dalton, Henry Dalton, Sammy Dalton, all of Statesville, North Carolina; three daughters, Virginia Weeks, Margie
Heugel, both of Jacksonville, Florida, Maudie Quesenberry, Statesville, North Carolina; 34 grandchildren; and
numerous great-grandchildren.
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Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in
Floyd with Reverend Joe Cox officiating. Burial followed in Reece Cemetery.
RUTH MYRTLE FREEMAN
HILLSVILLE-Ruth Myrtle Freeman, 76, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2002 at her home. She is the widow of
Kyle Freeman and the daughter of Ben and Ida Ramey Sexton. She was born in Galax on November 2, 1925.
Survivors include: one daughter, Shirley Sowers, Hillsville; son, William "Bill" Freeman, Christiansburg;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Howard Crigger, Florida, Dorothy and Paul Diamond, Joyce and Bob
Reavis, all of Galax, Frances Roberts, Pofftown, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Dewey Sturdivant, Galax; four
grandchildren and spouse, Tommy and Deanna Sowers, Kevin and Sarah Sowers, Angie and Mike Hubbard, Denise
and Clay Blevins; four great-grandchildren, Cameron Sowers, Chandler Sowers, Ryan Sowers and Kyle Blevins;
several nieces and nephews; special friends, Amanda Clontz and Rob Alderman.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. Interment was in
Monta Vista Cemetry. Officiating ministers was Reverend Vicki Neese.
ROY CURTIS "CURT" GRAHAM
FLOYD-Roy Curtis "Curt" Graham, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2002 at the New River
Valley Medical Center in Radford. He was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren and a dedicated dad,
grandpa, and fisherman.
He was born on June 7, 1917 in Floyd County to the late Meda and Will Graham. In addition to his parents
he was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna Alderman and Ibra Harris, his brothers, Ed, Branson, and Jim Graham.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elsie Mannon Graham, Floyd; two daughters, Shelby G.
Throckmorton, Virginia Beach, Kathy L. Graham, Nashville, Tennessee; three sons and daughters-in-law, C.
Kenneth and Barbara A. Graham, Connie R. and Joyce J. Graham, H. Dean and Donna S. Graham, all of Floyd;
special granddaughter, Lisa G. King, Floyd; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Altizer,
Christiansburg, Lillian Reed, Floyd.
Funeral service was held on Sunday, October 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Church Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
VERLA L. HUFF
FLOYD- Verla L. Huff passed away October 21, 2002 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. She is survived by: son
& daughter-in-law: Bobby & Ravanal Huff of Floyd; two grandchildren and spouses: Bobby Lane and Sandra Huff,
Floyd; Stephanie and Kenny Yates, Floyd; four great-grandchildren: Courtney Huff; Robert Huff; Presley Yates;
Olivia Yates, all of Floyd.
Funeral services was held Wednesday October 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with
Reverend Riley Ware officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd.
FLORENCE TATUM MOORE
FLOYD-Florence Tatum Moore, 89, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2002. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Walter M. Moore, Sr. She attended Averett College and taught school in Patrick and Floyd County.
She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Nancy Moore, Jr. of Winston-Salem, North
Carolina; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and George Martin, Chesapeake, Anne and Allen Harman, Floyd;
grandchildren, Greg Moore, Flat Rock, North Carolina, Suzanne Martin, Arlington, Michael Martin, Portsmouth,
Brian and Desirae Harman, Christiansburg; brother, James Tatum, Critz; sister, Susan Turner, Collinsville; sister and
brother-in-law, Willie and Webster Martin, Bassett.
Special thanks to caregivers Faye Duncan and the staff at Oak Haven. Funeral service was held on Monday,
October 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Burial
followed at the Critz Baptist Church Cemetery in Critz. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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Obituaries for week of November 14, 2002
HESTER CLOWER CARR
CHECK-Hester Clower Carr, 94, passed away, November 6, 2002 at New River Valley Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronceverte Carr; father and mother, Dalas and Minnie Clower;
six brothers, Elmer, Clinton, Paul, Lewis, Jewel and Vernon Clower. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law,
Cecil and Dorothy Carr, Check; grandson and wife, Jerry and Wanda Carr, Check; great-granddaughter, Kayla Carr,
Check.
Graveside service was held Saturday, November 9, 2002 at Huffville Cemetery with Dr. Fred Austin
officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ORVILLE HENRY CONNER
ROANOKE-Orville Henry Conner, 64, passed away in his sleep at home on Thursday, November 7, 2002. He
retired from Roanoke City Mills with over 40 years of service, and was a member of Poages Mill Church of the
Brethren.
He enjoyed his retirement with farming, gardening, and flea market produce sales. He was preceded in
death by a son, Andrew Hank Conner.
Surviving are: his wife of 42 years, Polly Young Conner; children and spouses, Basil and Stephanie
Conner, Lola and David Bush, Helen and Charles Lamb; four special grandchildren that he loved very much,
Matthew and John Henry Bush, Emily and Hank Conner; special neighbors considered as adopted family, Haleigh,
Jackie, and Jennifer Wolfe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Cecil Craighead, Margaret and Shelton
Beckner, Alice and Kenny Stevens.
Services were held Oakey's South Chapel, at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2002. Reverend Maurice
Wright officiated. Interment followed in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's
South Chapel.
LILLIAN MARY DEHART DICKERSON
WILLIS-Lillian Mary Dehart Dickerson departed this life Friday, November 1, 2002 at her home in Willis.
She was born in Floyd on September 20, 1912, one of ten children born to Abraham and Mary Weddle
Dehart. She attended Radford College and taught school at Union, Willis, Floyd, Mount Ruffner, and in Knoxville,
Tennessee. In 1935 she married Walter Howard Dickerson, Jr. Besides living on the Dickerson family farm in
Willis, they also lived in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Morgantown, West Virginia. Howard, Jr. passed away in 1973.
She is survived by: two sons and daughter-in-law, Howard III and Hilda Dickerson, Marion Dickerson, all
of Willis; one daughter and son-in-lawe, Mary and Jack Fazenbaker, Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Walt Dickerson,
Ann Burkhart, Jenni Webb and Ben Webb; great grandchildren, Jared and Evan Richardson; a loving sister, India
Dehart, Orlando, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greasy Creek Cemetery in
Willis. Thank you MaMa Lil for blessing our lives. We will miss you.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
IVAN MCCOY HARMON
FLOYD-Ivan McCoy Harmon, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at his home.
Survivors include: his wife, Alva Mae Harmon, Floyd; brother, Earl Harmon, Floyd; sister, Ethel Williams,
Floyd; sisters-in-law, Treva Harman, Ruby Harman, Dorothy Harmon, Juanita Harman, Floyd, Marie Williams,
Roanoke; brothers-in-law, Eugene Hylton, Floyd, William Owens, Southmont, North Carolina, Jerry Harman, Jr.,
King George; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2002 at
Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Varner officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Topeco Church of the Brethren Building Fund or Floyd County Rescue Squad.
TERESA ANN LESTER LYNN
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CHRISTIANSBURG-Teresa Ann Lester Lynn, 41, passed away suddenly at home Sunday, November 10, 2002. She
was born July 1, 1961.
Surviving are: her husband, Clyde Lynn, Jr., Christiansburg; two daughters, Stacy Lynn, Heather Lynn,
both of Christiansburg; parents, Ronnie and Betty Lester, Riner; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Donnie
Quesenberry, Riner, Cindy and Troy Ford, Christiansburg; grandmother, Zell Lester; brother and sister-in-law,
Wayne and Missy Lester, Riner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Karen and Ronnie Smith, Pulaski, Mack Lynn,
Rick and Donna Banks, Christiansburg.
She is also survived by nephews, nieces and many friends who loved her. Teresa was a member of
Fellowship Baptist Church in Riner. She was a kind and gentle spirit who loved animals and family. Her girls were
precious to her as she was to them. The love between mother and daughter is forever.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Burial followed in Duncan Cemetery in Riner.
ZULA "JUDY" WEEKS SCHAEFFER
WILLIS-Zula "Judy" Weeks Schaeffer, 65, passed away Friday, November 8, 2002 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
She was the daughter of the late Thornton C. and Oneta Keith Weeks.
Surviving are: her husband, William Lewis Schaeffer, Willis; five daughters, Karen Bell, Seattle, WA,
Vanessa Bartlett, Brunswick, ME, Renee Schaeffer, Willis, Raye McCoy, Shinnston, WV, Risa Retzlaff, Front
Royal; six sons, William L. Schaeffer, Jr., Manassas, Roger Schaeffer, Jefferson City, TN, Tom A. Silvious, Albany,
NY, Richard Schaeffer, Hubert, NC, John Schaeffer, Wesley J. Harris; brother, Joseph C. Weeks, Lusby, MD; 20
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Bryan Childress officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis.
DORIS RUDOLPH TURMAN
FLOYD- Doris Rudolph Turman, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2002.
He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp of World War II. He retired as owner and operator of Floyd Gulf
Station, Went End Gulf Station and Floyd Tire Shop. An antique auto enthusiast, he was a charter member of the
Roanoke Valley Region AACA. He was committed to community service and was actively involved in bringing
progress to Floyd County. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed.
Survivors include: his wife of 59 years, Nettie Clifton Turman, Floyd; twin sons and daughters-in-law,
David and Diana Turman, Hickory, NC, Danny and Jackie Turman, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and
Addie Mae Turman, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Elma Turman, Floyd; grandchildren, Andrew Turman and wife
Jane, Jinny Turman, Alex Turman, Michelle Richardson and husband Eric, Ashley Allemann and husband Alex;
step-grandsons, Chris Burkett, Matthew Burkett; great-grandchildren, Spencer Richardson, Regan Richardson.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Elder Allen Terry and Elder James L. Cassell officiating. Burial followed in Plasters Family Cemetery in Vesta, VA.
November 27, 2002
LOIS LINK ADKINS
CHRISTIANSBURG - Lois Link Adkins, 54, passed away, November 20, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital
after a long battle with cancer.
She was employed by Litton-Poly Scientific in Blacksburg for 24 years.
She is survived by: husband, Eddie Adkins, Christiansburg; two children and spouse, Teresa A. and Tony
Davis, Christiansburg, Jerry Adkins, Riner; two step-children and spouse, Tammy Adkins, Charlotte, North
Carolina, Terry and Shannon Adkins, Charlotte, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Tiffany Davis, Christiansburg,
Tracy Davis, Christiansburg; two step grandchildren, Jaylin Adkins, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dalton Adkins,
Charlotte, North Carolina; four sisters and brother-in-Law: Beulah Lutz, Ferrum; Olean Vest, Pilot, Susie Poff,
Copper Hill, Lucell & Junior Linkous, Riner; brother-in-Law, Wayne Adkins, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Caroll
Adkins, Christiansburg. Funeral Services was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2002 at Gardner Funeral
Home with Rev. Mickey White officiating.
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Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff and to Montgomery
Regional Hospital for the special care given to Lois during her illness.
HYBUNIA POFF NAFF
CHECK-Hybunia Poff Naff, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was
retired from Floyd Garment Company where she enjoyed working with all her co-workers for many years.
Survivors include: a loving husband of 62 years, Erman L. Naff, Check; one daughter and son-in-law,
Charlotte and Boyce Thompson, Orlando, Florida; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Connie Naff, Lebanon,
Tennessee; three grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Virginia Thompson, London, England, Caroline Thompson,
Gainesville, Florida, Alicia Naff, Lebanon, Tennessee; one brother, Winston W. Poff, Copper Hill; two sisters,
Augustine Walton, Silver Spring, Maryland, Edith Pearl Thomas, Floyd.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2002 in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd,
with Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
BLAINE ARTHUR TANNER SR.
COPPER HILL-Blaine Arthur Tanner Sr., 82, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002. He was born in Widen,
West Virginia on February 13, 1920 to Tessie Cline and John Tanner. A graduate of Beckley College and Morris
Harvey College, he later attended the University of Delaware for graduate courses. He taught school and coached
various sports in West Virginia and Deleware. He also served in the United States Navy and the Air National
Reserves.
He is survived by: his wife and high school sweetheart, Lucy Shelor Tanner; children, Linda Cole, Blaine
(Butch) Tanner II and wife Katherine; grandchildren, Richard Cole, Sasha Toomey and husband Daniel, Shawn
Tanner and wife Lindsey, Gabriella Williams, Shane Tanner and wife Susan; great-grandchildren, Ande Williams,
Meghan Williams, Ashley Tanner, Draper Tanner, Caleb Tanner, Tristan Tanner, Courtney Tanner; siblings,
Virginia Musceria, Johnny Tanner and wife Carol, Charles Tanner and wife Freddie.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 1, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Presbyterian Church with
Reverend Shirley Larson officiating. Military rites will be performed by Floyd VFW Post #7854.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Blaine Tanner Memorial Fund, C/O
Floyd County Cares, Inc. for Youth Programs, P.O. Box 545, Floyd, VA 24091.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, December 03, 2002
Phillip 'Pete' Hallman was a newspaper hound Floyd publisher was diligent
He learned the business from his stepgrandfather, who founded the Floyd Press, a weekly publication, in 1891.
By JENNY KINCAID
THE ROANOKE TIMES
Newspapers were so much a part of Phillip "Pete" Hallman's life that he seemed to have press ink in his veins.
"He was a newspaperman to his very marrow, and he cared passionately about newspapers and how they were
doing," said Randy Hallman of his father, who died Nov. 28 at age 77 of heart and lung ailments. "Whatever the
local paper was wherever he went, he picked it up. He was a newspaper hound." The former 18-year editor and
publisher of the Floyd Press was born in Salem, but moved to Floyd as a boy. There he learned the business from his
stepgrandfather, who founded the Floyd Press, a weekly publication, in 1891.
After graduating from Floyd County High School in 1943, Pete Hallman moved to Dayton, Ohio, where he
worked as a reporter for the Dayton Journal Herald. Later, he was a sports reporter in Athens, Ohio, and director of
publicity at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.
But Hallman couldn't escape his Floyd roots. In 1948, he bought the Floyd Press and returned to Southwest
Virginia and many faithful friends.
Nancy Hall, Hallman's high school friend, said the editor had a true concern for the community.
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Hallman diligently published stories in the Floyd Press about who was sick in the community and if people
were visiting from out of town, Hall said.
"He had special reporters who would call in and give information," she said.
The paper was such an integral part of who Hallman was that instead of rocking his then-infant son to sleep, he
left it up to the old Linotype typesetting machine.
"They would set me beside the Linotype machine, and I would fall asleep," said Randy Hallman, now an
assistant metro editor at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Eventually, however, the demands of heading up the Floyd Press became too much for Pete Hallman. He
sold the newspaper in 1966.
He and his wife, Ruth, moved back to Ohio, where he worked at the Xenia Gazette and in advertising
management positions at various newspapers, including the Bellbrook Post and Centerville Times. He retired from
the Beavercreek News in 1991.
That wasn't the end of his contribution to news writing and his love for Floyd.
A strong devotee of Floyd history, Hallman helped compile the Floyd Press' 100th anniversary section in
1991. The section won first place in the Virginia Press Association competition.
Randy Hallman said his father regretted selling the Floyd Press. Pete Hallman also has two daughters,
Sherry Reed of Floyd and Kathleen Adams of Gloucester, Mass.
Obituaries for week of December 12, 2002
ELVIN LEE BELCHER
FLOYD-Elvin Lee Belcher, 59, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2002 at his home. He was preceded in death by
his father, John Abe Belcher and an infant daughter. He served his country in the United States Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Connie Huff Belcher, Floyd; daughters and son-in-law, Shela and Ralph Poff,
Floyd, Sharon Hylton, Christiansburg; granddaughter, Shawnee Camille Poff; grandson, Jeremiah Caleb Poff;
mother, Verna Belcher, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Corrine Belcher, Meadows of Dan, Guy and
Beatrice Belcher, Leon and Shirley Belcher, Floyd; sisters, and brother-in-law, Neva Dell and James Church,
Bassett, Marie Montgomery, Floyd, Judy Wyatt, Axton; many special nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at Word of Truth Baptist Church with
Reverend Stephen Lackey and Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Burial followed in Slate Mountain Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CAROL DICKERSON
COPPER HILL-Ms. Carol Dickerson, 54, passed away December 5, 2002.
She was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by two
sisters. Surviving are two brothers, Edward L. Dickerson, San Francisco, California, John (Darlene) Dickerson,
Roanoke; one sister, Gloria (Rev. Edward) Wade, Ferrum; two special nieces, Lisa Fuller, Kathryn Williamson, both
of Martinsville; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church in Rocky Mount with Reverend Robert Smith officiating. Arrangements were handled by Serenity Funeral
Home.
ELDON DICKERSON
PENNSYLVANIA-Eldon Dickerson, 86, formerly of Willis, died Thursday, December 5, 2002 at his home in West
Chester, Pennsylvania. He was born in Willis to the late Larry Blaine Dickerson and Frankie Emma Keith and was
the widower of Lucretia Fryberger Dickerson. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in West Chester.
A decorated veteran of the United States Army. He served with the 797th Military Police Battalion in
WWII. Following his service, he worked as a Master Welder. He then became a Master Tool and Die Maker with
Lasko Metal Products in West Chester, PA. In his 25 years with Lasko, Eldon made significant contributions as the
company designing components for the US Military's Missile Program.
Eldon's love for design continued long after his retirement from Lasko at 75 years of age. He was an
extremely talented and versatile artisan in wood and metal working. Other cherished pastimes included gardening
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and winemaking. Family and friends looked forward to gifts of harvest and autumn wine. His many talents were
exceeded only by his love for his family.
He is survived by: three daughters, Virginia Wilson, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Carolyn Vukmanic, San
Francisco, California, Lorraine Mattis, Linwood, New Jersey. He is also survived by his sister, Iris Poff, Willis; as
well as 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Additionally he is survived by stepchildren, Kenny
Fryberger, Raymond Fryberger, Kerry Fryberger, Keith Fryberger, Kevin Fryberger and Kathy Baker. He returned
to his home state for his final resting place.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December10, 2002 at Saint Mark Lutheran Church in Willis
with Pastor Paul Pingel officiating. Burial followed in Slusher Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Saint Mark
Lutheran Church, Willis, Virginia. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MATHEW A. DUGGER
PATRICK SPRINGS-Mathew A. Dugger, 14, died Wednesday, December 4, 2002 as the result of an automobile
accident. He was born on July 24, 1988 in Kissimmee, Florida. He was a ninth grade student at Patrick County High
School and attended Martinsville Christian Fellowship. He was a member of the Patrick County High School Golf
Team, and had played football when he attended Hardin Reynolds Memorial School.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmett L. Dugger, Sr., Bettye V. Andersen and Arthur M.
Andersen. Mathew is survived by his parents, E. Lee Dugger, Jr. and Tina Andersen Dugger, Scenic Drive, Patrick
Springs; two sisters, Rachel Adams, Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Amanda Dugger of the home; his
grandparents, Mauryne Dugger of Jacksonville, Florida and Dewey L. Lumpkin, Jr. of Rome, Georgia; an exchange
student, who he considered a brother, Hardy Bloess; his girlfriend, Camber Hall, aunt, Dorian Dugger, Willis.
A memorial service was held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in
Stuart with Reverend Peter Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Springs Shooting Club, C/O
Carol Byrd, P.O. Box 408, Stuart, VA 24171.
ZORA AKERS DULANEY
FLOYD-Zora Akers Dulaney, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
She was a beloved wife and mother and a member of Grace Brethren Church of Riner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Griff and Maude Akers, brothers, Herman Akers, James Akers,
Ervin Akers, N.F. Akers and J.C. Akers, and a sister, Ruby Akers.
survivors include: her husband of 62 years, Hugh A. Dulaney, Floyd; one daughter, Judy G. Dulaney,
Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Haden and Kathy Dulaney, Riner; grandchildren and spouses, Brad and Kim
Dulaney, Angie and Barry LeNoir, Christina Winters, Wesley Winters; great grandson, Zander LeNoir; sister and
brother-in-law, Velta and Clyde Maxey, Cloverdale; sisters-in-law, Edith Akers, Quincy, IL, Patty Akers, Newport
News.
Funeral service was held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Brad Dulaney and Reverend John Townsend officiating. Burial followed in White Rock Cemetery.
ALICE BOOTHE KINGREA
FLOYD-Alice Boothe Kingrea, 91, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2002.
She was a teacher in the Floyd County School system for 20 years. She was a charter member, as well as,
an honorary member of the Floyd County Womens Club.
She served many years as a teacher for the Head Start Program. She was a devoted member of Floyd United
Methodist Church and the Womans Society of Christian Service. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Everette H. Kingrea. She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Shelby Kingrea, Floyd; daughter
and son-in-law, Mary Alice and Syd Byrne, Naples, Florida; two grandchildren and spouse: Kimberly and Richard
Ingram, Floyd; Sean Byrne, Milford, Con; two great grandchildren, Brian Ingram, Amber Ingram.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church
with Dr. Donald Stansell and Reverend Richard Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Floyd United Methodist Church Memorial Picnic Shelter, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA
24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
BUFORD EDWARD QUESENBERRY
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WILLIS-Buford Edward Quesenberry, 69, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2002 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Truman Quesenberrry.
Survivors include: his wife, Lillian E. Quesenberry, Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Eddie
Hall, Christiansburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Peggy Quesenberry, Randy Quesenberry, Ricky
Quesenberry, Willis; mother, Gladys Quesenberry, Willis; brother, Hubert Quesenberry; four grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2002 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd, with Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of December 19, 2002
PHILLIP EUGENE HALLMAN
Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman
Rockville -- Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman, 77, died Thursday, November 28, 2002.
He died at his home in Rockville, near Richmond, where he had recently moved. He was editor and
publisher of The Floyd Press from 1948 to 1966. He retired as a newspaper executive in Beavercreek, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alice Driscoll Hallman, of Rockville; daughter Kathleen Joan Adams and
her husband Jeremy Adams of Gloucester, Mass.; daughter Sherry Reed and her husband Rodney, of Floyd; son
Randy Hallman and his wife, Ann McMillan, of Rockville; granddaughter Hunter Hallman of Rockville; grandson
Robyn Rhodes of San Francisco; and brother Robert Hallman of Conover, N.C.
Two memorial services are scheduled -- one in at the Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd on Saturday
Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., and one at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Dec. 9.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Road,
Beavercreek, Ohio 45430.Rockville – Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman, 77, died Thursday, November 28, 2002.
He died at his home in Rockville, near Richmond, where he had recently moved. He was editor and
publisher of The Floyd Press from 1948 to 1966. He retired as a newspaper executive in Beavercreek, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alice Driscoll Hallman, of Rockville; daughter Kathleen Joan Adams and
her husband Jeremy Adams of Gloucester, Mass.; daughter Sherry Reed and her husband Rodney, of Floyd; son
Randy Hallman and his wife, Ann McMillan, of Rockville; granddaughter Hunter Hallman of Rockville; grandson
Robyn Rhodes of San Francisco; and brother Robert Hallman of Conover, N.C.
Two memorial services are scheduled -- one in at the Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd on Saturday
Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., and one at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, at 11 a.m. on
Monday, Dec. 9.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Road,
Beavercreek, Ohio 45430. Rockville – Phillip Eugene "Pete" Hallman, 77, died Thursday, November 28, 2002.
He died at his home in Rockville, near Richmond, where he had recently moved. He was editor and
publisher of The Floyd Press from 1948 to 1966. He retired as a newspaper executive in Beavercreek, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Alice Driscoll Hallman, of Rockville; daughter Kathleen Joan Adams and
her husband Jeremy Adams of Gloucester, Mass.; daughter Sherry Reed and her husband Rodney, of Floyd; son
Randy Hallman and his wife, Ann McMillan, of Rockville; granddaughter Hunter Hallman of Rockville; grandson
Robyn Rhodes of San Francisco; and brother Robert Hallman of Conover, N.C.
Two memorial services were scheduled -- one in at the Floyd United Methodist Church in Floyd on
Saturday Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., and one at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, at 11 a.m.
on Monday, Dec. 9.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 350 N. Fairfield Road,
Beavercreek, Ohio 45430.
EUNICE HALL MUNCY
COPPER HILL-Eunice Hall Muncy, 89, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2002 in a Roanoke nursing home.
She was born in Floyd County, July 15, 1913. She is preceded in death by: her husband, Shirley Muncy; son,
Kenneth Muncy; sisters, Edna Honaker and Pearl Roop, brothers, Leonard Hall, Jr. and Raymond Hall.
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She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Edna "Tootsie" and John Poff, Copper Hill; three
grandchildren, Anthony and Allison Muncy, Floyd, Patsy and Donald Snavely, Copper Hill and Robin Anderson; a
great-grandson, Eddie Snavely, Copper Hill; daughter-in-law, Nora Muncy, Blacksburg; two brothers, Lloyd Hall
and Brainard Hall, both of Christiansburg; three sisters, Wanna Thomas, Christiansburg, Nan Basham, Salem, Eva
Hall, Blacksburg.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with
the Reverend Homer Sawyer and Reverend Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment followed in the Huffville
Cemetery.
Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of January 9, 2003
EULA MAE HOBBS YEAROUT
FLOYD-Eula Mae Hobbs Yearout, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home,
Floyd.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Jessie Coulter Hobbs, first husband, Lewis Lee Davis
and a grandson Bobby Hobbs.
She is survived by: husband, William Curtis Yearout, Floyd; daughter, Gwyneth Hope and William Moore,
Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Shelby Hobbs, Pikeville, North Carolina, Charles and Jane
Davis, Shawsville, Orville and Pamn Davis, Pulaski, Roger and Annette Davis, Pikeville, North Carolina; brother,
Donald Hobbs, Lexington, North Carolina; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel
with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.
WILLIAM JAMES (JIMMY) MOUNTCASSELL
COPPER HILL-William James (Jimmy) Mountcassell, 55, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at his home.
He was born in Salem, May 26, 1947.
He is survived by: his wife, Betty Mountcassell; daughter, Linda Faye Mountcassell; sister, Emma and
Shirley Poff, all of Copper Hill.
Graveside funeral service was held on Friday, January 3, 2003 at Restvale Cemetery with Reverend Leon
Wood officiating.
Donations may be made to Carilion hospice, 1917 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. Arrangements by Wood
Funeral Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for the week of January 19, 2003
DALTON, HAROLD EUGENE
INDIAN VALLEY- Harold Eugene Dalton, 80 of went home to the with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2003. He
was born on November 20, 1922 in Floyd County. He retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 33 years
of service as a blacksmith. Mr. Dalton served in the 3rd Infantry, Artillery Division, of the U. S. Army where he was
awarded a purple heart.
He issurvived by: his wife of 56 years, Effie Mae Dalton; one daughter and son-in-law, Lois D. & Charles N. Millis
of Indianapolis, IN, two sons and daughters-in-law, Titus E. & Glenda S. Dalton of Christiansburg, Lowell B. &
Nina R. Dalton of Blacksburg, one brother and sister-in-law, Harry C. & Ruthanne Dalton, one sister, Ila O. Dalton,
all of Indian Valley, four grandchildren, David & Jasmine Millis of Indianapolis, Bethany Dalton of Blacksburg and
Chad Dalton of Christiansburg.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow at the Showalter Cemetery in Indian Valley with military rites by
Floyd VFW Post #7854 and the American Legion Post #127 The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00
p.m. and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eugene Dalton
Memorial Fund, (Survivor Fund), 100 W. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
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The family wishes to thank the community, area churches and all their family and friends who have prayerfully
given comfort, words or encouragement and financial support during this difficult time. The Dalton family is being
served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
HAZEL AKERS DUNCAN
FLOYD-Hazel Akers Duncan, 85, formerly of Radford, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2003 at Carilion New
River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Radford and the Ladies Auxiliary of
the V.F.W. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oather L. Duncan; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Akers,
and a brother, Hestle Akers.
Survivors include: two brothers, Newton L. Akers of Riner and Thomas Akers of Christiansburg; four sisters, Anne
Altizer of Davidson, North Carolina, Mildred Pannell of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dorothy Rutter of Floyd, and
Joyce Shortt of Newport News; two brothers-in-law, Jim Rutter and Marshall Shortt; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2003 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Mr.
Larry Phillips and Reverend Don Peters officiating. Entombment followed in Highland Memory Gardens
Mausoleum in Dublin. Contributions may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
DAISY ALTIZER GRAHAM
RADFORD-Daisy Altizer Graham, 83, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003 in a Richmond hospital. She was
preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Graham, parents, Sherman and Minnie Burton Altizer of the White
Rock Community, brothers, Hester Altizer and Hassel Altizer.
She is survived by: one son, Jerry L. Boyd, Clarksville, TN; daughters, Phyllis Baker, San Antonio, TX, Barbara
Evans, Montpelier, VA; Gail Plunkett, Moneta, VA; brother, Grover Altizer, Barracksville, WVA; sisters, Freda
Baker, Lincoln University, PA, Juanita Grady, West Grove, PA; ten grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2003 at White Rock Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Reverend Michael Pugh officiating. Burial followed in White Rock Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
LEO HARMON
ROANOKE-Leo Harmon, 79, entered into rest to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2003. He was preceded
in death by his wife of 57 years, Lucille S. Harmon. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired
cabinetmaker and installer for Perdue Cabinet Company with 21 years of service. He was a member of the American
Legion Post #3 and the DAV H.H. MacKenzie Chapter #3.
Surviving are: his daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Kenny Conner of Goodview, Sylvia H. Thompson of
Salem, Linda and J. DeWitt Thomas of Check; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael W. and Janet Harmon of Salem,
Steve R. and Marty Harmon of Vinton, ten grandchildren, Brian and Carla Hazelwood, Kenneth and Karen
Thompson, Karen and Jay Cunningham, Frank and Crissie Thomas, Patrick and Toni Thomas, Laura Thomas,
Courtney Conner, Joshua Jones and Zachary Jones; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Hurley of Maryland,
Bernice Shilling of Roanoke; brother, Dennis E. Harmon of Roanoke; special friends, Dr. Ed and Jean Williams and
family, Lanie Shumate and family, Reverend Donald R. Douglas and a loving church family from Penn Forest
Church of God.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2003. The Reverend Sam Belisle officiated. Interment
followed in the Cunningham-Harmon Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. Military graveside rites by VFW Post
#1264. Memorials may be made to Penn Forest Church of God or the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. Arrangements by
Oakey's South Chapel.
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CORA KENLEY QUESENBERRY
FLOYD-Cora Kenley Quesenberry, 104, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing
Home. She was born in Indian Valley on February 12, 1898.
Surviving are: a sister-in-law, Gladys Quesenberry of Willis; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Bryon
Childress and Reverend Dale Bowman officiating. Interment was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
Contributions may be sent to Buffalo Mountain Conference Center, C/O B.C. Childress, 1993 Childress Road,
Willis, VA 24380. Wood
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
VERNIE R. ROBERTSON
TANEYTOWN, MD-Vernie Reed Robertson, 91, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Gettysburg Hospital.
She was born February 3, 1911 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late James S. and Daley Alley Reed.
She was the wife of Charles R. Robertson, who died in 1987.
She was a member of Union Bridge Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are: daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline and Carroll Ford of Westminster, Millie and Ralph Coshun of
Littlestown, PA and Nancy and Kenneth Hunter of Roanoke; sister, Iva Ohler of Taneytown, MD; brother, Frank
Reed of Blacksburg; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by infant son Claude Robert Robertson, three sisters and four brothers.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2003 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union
Bridge, with her pastors, Reverend James Benedict and Anna Lease, officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen
Memorial Gardens, Finksburg.
LEWIS C. SHEARING
FLOYD-Lewis Clyde Shearing, 66, died Monday, January 13, 2003 at his home. He was born in Flint, MI and was
formerly employed by the Buick Division of General Motors Corp. He was preceded in death by his parents, George
and Fern Harrison Shearing and his sister, Thelma Mae Rice.
Surviving are: his wife, Lora Maxine Shearing, Floyd; sons, Mark Farley, Henry Farley, Charleston, WV, Joseph
Farley, Johnny Farley, Christiansburg, Timothy Shearing, Riner, Terry Yehle, Michigan; daughters, Bonnie Winter,
Charleston,WV, Teresa Brammer, Indian Valley, Kathy Hopkins, Christiansburg, Connie Goad, Rose Shearing,
Floyd, Cindy Rose, Michigan, Brenda, Michigan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jackie and Ron Gunn, Floyd, Dorothy
Rynca, Radford, Patty and Clarence Chaney, Clifton, CO; 38 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a..m. Thursday, January 16, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Roy Junior Bentley officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Branch Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is in
charge of arrangements.
ELIZA WILSON
COPPER HILL-Eliza Wilson, 87, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003. Surviving are: nieces and nephews, Irene
Moran, Sylvia Yopp, Hilda Radford and Ralph M. Stump, all of Copper Hill and Doris King of Richmond; several
nieces and nephews of Maryland; and a sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson, of Bassett.
Graveside funeral service was held Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Restvale Cemetery with the Reverend Dale
Walker officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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Obituaries for the week of January 23, 2003
MYRTLE TURNER CUSTER
FLOYD-Myrtle Turner Custer, 88, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2003 in a Roanoke hospital.
Surviving are: one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Susan Custer of Floyd; granddaughter, Michelle Custer of
Roanoke; great-granddaughter, Carey Hughes; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Ruth Turner of New Castle,
Ind.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lucy Houchins of Marinia Del Ray, California, Christine and Claude Rorrer
of West Minister, Maryland.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Michael
Shockley officiating. Interment was held in Jacksonville Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
SAMUEL J. RAMSEY, SR.
ROANOKE-Samuel J. Ramsey, Sr., 81, died Friday, January 17, 2003. He was a native of West Virginia and spent
most of his life in Delaware, moving to Roanoke in 1990. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel B.
Ramsey.
He is survived by: his wife, Thelma Wimmer Ramsey; a son, Sam Ramsey and his partner, Tony Kiser of Roanoke;
two grandsons, Andrew Ramsey and wife, Christine, of Roanoke, Matthew Ramsey and fiancée, Allison Brown of
Charlotte, North Carolina; great-grandson, Stephen Bernys, two stepdaughters, Peggy Lantz and husband, Ronnie,
of Montvale; Jackie Roberts and husband, Will, of Roanoke; stepson, Douglas Hale of Roanoke; step-grandchildren,
Chrisi Rice of Salem, Tracy Gordon of Pulaski; and several step-great-grandchildren.
Service was held at Oakey's South Chapel, at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2003. The Reverend Will Roberts
officiated. Interment was in Grace Lawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, Deleware , at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21,
2003.
WARD E. REED
KNOXVILLE, TN-Ward E. Reed, 78, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003. He was a member of the Downtown
Kiwanis Club and retired branch manager of Unisys Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by: his wife, Gertrude (Trudy) Reed; daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn Reed, and Anna and Mike
McReynolds; grandchildren, Meagan Leigh, Percy Floyd, William Alexander McReynolds, all of Knoxville; brother
and sister-in-law, Joe and Francis Reed of Roanoke; and sister, Ruth Chitwood, Wytheville.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Family Cemetery in Willis. Memorials may be made to the
Kiwanis Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 232, Knoxville, TN 37901 or the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 669, Knoxville,
TN 37901.
JOHN CLINTON "BUD" WEST
VESTA- John Clinton "Bud" West, 79, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was
born in Patrick County on April 6, 1923 to the late Andrew Bennett and Emma Hall West. In addition to his parents,
Mr. West was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Sutphin West; one son, Roger West; and one brother, Glidewell
F. West. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a self-employed heavy equipment
operator.
He is survived by: three sons, Clinton West of Meadows of Dan, Mike West of Stuart, and Garland West of Vesta; a
daughter, Cynthia "Loulou" West of Vesta; two grandchildren, John Lucas Cockram and Jeremiah Kane Cockram;
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and a step-grandson, Christopher Hodges; one brother, Jesse R. West of Collinsville; three sisters, Mildred Martin of
Stuart, Marie Combs of Eden, North Carolina and Lucy Lee Cruise; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Friday, January 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with
Reverend Clarence Marshall officiating. Burial followed in the DeHart Family Cemetery with military rites by the
Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.
Obituaries for week of February 6, 2003
VIRGINIA RUTH CANADAY
FLOYD-Virginia Ruth Canaday, 79, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She
was a retired secretary of Turman-Yeatts Motor Company. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Lucinda
Belcher Canaday.
Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Vera Mae Canaday, Floyd, Joyce Canaday, Defiance, OH; niece, Karen and Tom
Hammond, Griffin, GA; nephews, Lewis and Nancy Canaday, Riner, James Canaday, Frank Canaday, Floyd, David
and Susan Canaday, Laurel Fork; great nephew, Tyler Canaday; great nieces, Michelle and Jim Kenndy, Amy and
Adam Bruce, Amber Canaday; great-great-nieces, Tayler and Michaela Bruce.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend
Richard W. Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery.
WAYNE G. GILLESPIE
MARYLAND-Wayne G. Gillespie, 64, died Friday, January 10, 2003 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital,
Oakland Maryland. He was born August 24, 1938 in Welch, West Virginia to Walter Gillespie, Floyd, and the late
Nancy (Harmon) Gillespie.
He graduated from West Point and spent his career in the military, including service in Vietnam. He was a member
of the Proctor Kildow Post 71 American Legion, and the owner of the Haley Farm Bed and Breakfast. Surviving in
addition to his father are: his wife, Kamlesh (Nath) Gillespie; son, Gordon Gillespie, Berlin, Germany; two
daughters, Haley Gillespie, McHenry, Maryland,and Patricia Gillespie, Moscow, Russia; one sister, Margaret
Murphy, El Toro, California.
A memorial service was conducted at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, Thursday, January 16.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Wayne G. Gillespie Memorial Fund, 16766 Garrett Highway,
Oakland, Maryland 21550.
JANET ELEANOR HUFFMAN
RINER-Janet Eleanor Huffman, 89, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2003 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She
was a longtime member of Auburn United Methodist church, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a Registered Nurse having taken her training at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Gaylord H. Huffman.
She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Bruce Prillaman, Roanoke, Wanda Bivens, Longwood,
Florida; sister, Nellie Corder, Mount Solon; grandchildren, Natalie and David Holland, Baltimore, Maryland, Susan
Prillman, Warrensburg, MO, Vickie Ditchman, Las Vagas, Nevada, Edward Williamson, Longwood, Florida;
several great-grandchildren; special friends, Iva Huffman, Nancy Richardson, Riner.
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Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3 at Auburn United Methodist Church with Reverend
Steve Aker officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
LUCY PUGH MANNON
SALEM-Lucy Pugh Mannon, 96, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 31, 2003. She resided in Wilmington,
Delaware for 66 years before moving to Salem in April of 1991. He husband, Emmert, daughter, Shirley and sister,
Ola, preceded her in death.
Her surviving family includes: sons, C. Allen Mannon and his wife, Pat of Mountville, PA, Roy Mannon and wife,
Janet of Front Royal; nephew, Wayne Mannon of Riner; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral
service was held Monday, February 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem with the
Reverend Leslie Pugh officiating.
Burial followed in the Mannon Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in
Salem. Memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church at 712 Front Avenue, Salem, VA 24153.
PERSIS M. PLAISTED
FLOYD-PLAISTED, PERSIS M., 80, passed away Monday, January 27, 2003 at Carilion New River Valley
Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Plaisted, father, Carleton R. Metcalf, MD, brother, Paul R.
Metcalf, mother, Lucy Persis Parker, twin infant sons, and step mother, May J. Metcalf.
She graduated from Concord Academy in Concord, MA in 1940 and from Marot Junior College in Thomson, CT in
1942.
She received a B.S. in biology/medical technology from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH in 1947.
It was here that she met and married Donald Ernest Plaisted.
She worked as a medical technologist (M.T.) registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for over 50
years. She was employed by hospitals and clinics in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Virginia. She also worked
for the Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH.
She was very active in a wide range of volunteer and charitable endeavors. These included, among others, The
American Red Cross, The American Heart Association, The American Legion Ladies Auxillary Unit #94, Girl
Scouts and Cub Scouts, Civil Defense and the Durham Youth (sports) Association.
In addition, she was a founding/charter member of the Friends of Ordiorne Point marine education center in Rye,
NH. If laboratory medicine was Persis's first love, marine biology was her second. Her passion for education, youth
and the ocean lead her to become an award winning marine biology volunteer educator. She served as a marine
education Docent for the U.N.H.. marine extension program for over ten years. This program involved teaching
Marine Biology programs in schools throughout northern New England. She was also a volunteer for marine
education at the Maine Aquarium in Saco, Maine. Her dedication to this field culminated in her becoming the first
volunteer ever to be awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Northeast Marine Advisory Council for
excellence in marine education. She and her family were very grateful for the many friendships she formed in
southwest Virginia during the past 15 years. She was a member of the Pizzaro Ladies Group and the Floyd Chapter
of T.O.P.S. She also maintained friendships with many fellow employees from Lewis-Gale Hospital.
She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Persis G. Savage McHugh and Thomas McHugh of New Market,
NH; her son, Carleton A. Plaisted of Floyd; grandchildren, Linda Miller and Dr. Keith Miller of Cumming, GA,
Ryan and Sarah Beth Plaisted of Floyd, brother, Carleton R. Metcalf of Basking Ridge, NJ; sister and brother-inlaw,
Lucy and Tim Woodman of Concord, NH.
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A memorial service was held at 4:00 p.m.Saturday, February 1, at the Horne Funeral Home. Interment will follow at
a later date in Durham, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the
American Red Cross, 16 East Main Street Christiansburg, VA 24073. The Plaisted family was served by
Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
JEANETTE LILLIAN SHORDT
WILLIS-Jeanette Lillian Shordt, 86, passed away Friday, January 31, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She
was the widow of Peter Henry Shordt.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 3 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brian
Childress officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
VERA L. STEVENS
PILOT-Vera L. Stevens, 101, passed away, Friday, January 31, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a
stroke. Vera was raised in Grafton/Chester, Vermont and met her husband there. She taught school in a one-room
schoolhouse for several years. In 1935 she departed the States with Elmer and moved to Panama where Elmer
served as a structural engineer with the Panama Canal Company for 30 years. They both formed friendships with the
Indians of the Interior and were very supportive of the missionary outreach in the San Blas Islands. Upon retirement,
they moved to Ocala, Florida where they resided for 30 years and were active in the Highlands and First Baptist
Church. Since moving to Floyd in 1994, Vera has had the honor of being the oldest member of Calvary Baptist
Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Elmer (Steve), and a son Jim. Survived by: son and daughterin-law,
John and Joyce Stevens, with whom she resided in Floyd County; daughter-in-law, Marilyn; six
grandchildren, Jim B. Stevens, John F. Stevens, Lori Campbell, Teri Ford, Diana Swain, Pamela Ryan; 11 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev.
Graham Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Interment will take place in Simonsville Cemetery, Simonsville, Vermont. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, has
minister to the family in this time of sorrow.
FREDERICK W. THOMPSON
CHRISTIANSBURG - Frederick W. Thompson, 86, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003.
He was the former owner and operator of East End Feed and Seed, and was a part time Floyd County "gentleman
farmer". A veteran of World War II he was a member of St Paul United Methodist Church, a former member of the
Christiansburg Lion's Club and the New River Valley Square Dance Club. He was born in Floyd County to the late
John D and Effie Sowers Thompson and was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Conduff Thompson.
He is survived by a son, Walter Davis Thompson, Clover, SC; daughters, Cheryl T. Shull, Radford, Sallye T.
Kennedy, Christiansburg, grandchildren, R. Scott Shull, Jess A. Shull, Tayler Shull, Zach Kennedy, Alex Kennedy,
Adrienne Hill, Alyson Thompson, and Amelia Thompson; one great grandchild, Robert Hill, III.
Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Doug
Kanney with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made
to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg.
The Thompson family is being served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg
ESTELLE ROBERSON UNDERWOOD
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BASSETT-Estelle Roberson Underwood, 78, died Sunday, February 2, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville
and Henry County. She was born on October 22, 1924, in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Homer A.
Roberson and the late Lena C. Roberson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54
years, Gilbert C. Underwood, who died on July 28, 2002 and sister, Freeda R. DeHart.
She was a member of the Bassett Church of the Brethren since 1951, where she formerly served as church secretary,
member and past president of the Women's Bible Class and member of the Women's Fellowship Circles. Surviving
are: a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene U. and Harvey Roop of Patrick Springs; two sons and daughter-in-law,
Gerald C. Underwood and special friend, Marie Coleman of Ridgeway; Doyle L. Underwood and Mary Grace
Underwood, both of Woolwine; one sister,Velma R. Reed of Floyd; two brothers, Harry and Donald Roberson, both
of Floyd; four grandchildren, Andrea Roop, Adam Roop, Brenton Underwood and Cody Underwood and one stepgrandson,
Joey Belcher.
The funeral was held Wednesday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Bassett Church of the Brethren with the Reverend
William Stovall and the Reverend Barry Sink. Interment was in Roselawn Burial Park.
Memorials may be made to Bassett Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund, 34 Brethren Drive, Bassett, VA 24055.
Collins Funeral Services, Bassett, handled arrangements.
BELLE SUTPHIN WILLIS
FLOYD-Belle Sutphin Willis, 87, widow of W. Glenn Willis passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 after a
lengthy illness. She was married to Mr. Willis for 64 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and
Rosa Largen Sutphin.
She was a member of Camp Bethel United Methodist Church, Pilot.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Bruce Garratt, Suffolk, Wanda and Marshall Smith, Church
Hill, TN, Janice and John Parker, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, John Garratt, Suffolk, Martha Garratt Boone,
Melbourne, Australia, David Garratt, Chesapeake, Mary Garratt Johansen, Richmond, Glenn Willis Smith,
Ruckersville; Rebekah Smith, Church Hill, TN; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Thompson, Laurel
Fork; Alma Thompson, Stuart, Hazel Dowdy, Charleston, WV; brother, Emory Sutphin, Dublin.
Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Tommy Willis officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville.
Obituaries for week of February 13, 2003
BYNG ANGLIN
ROANOKE-Byng Anglin, 80, formerly of Woolwine, passed away Monday, February 10, 2003. He was born May
13, 1922 in Woolwine, son of the late Walter and Ninnia Cox Anglin. He was preceded in death by his wife of fiftyone
years, Janet Stockner Anglin, two brothers and a sister, Polo Anglin, Arko Anglin and Iris Anglin Via.
He retired from the United States Postal Service after serving as postmaster in Woolwine for thirty years and then
continued to work as an award winning Realtor for the next fifteen years in Patrick and surrounding counties. He
loved his homeplace and the people there. There was no place like home.
Surviving are: one daughter, Cathy Anglin, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Colleen Anglin,
Roanoke; two grandsons, Christopher and Jonathan Anglin, all of the home; one brother, W.W. Anglin of
Woolwine; a brother-in-law, Ned Stockner of Dublin.
Funeral services were private with Crypt Side services at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. Donations may be
made to Woolwine Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
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CAROL ANN BYRD
RADFORD-Carol Ann Byrd, 36, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center.
Surviving are: her husband, Greg Byrd, Radford; son Lennon Lyle, Radford; daughter, Miranda Lyle, Radford;
father, John Stoots, Louisville, MS; mother, Elizabeth Bratton, Dublin; sister, Susan Stoots, Montvale; half-brother,
J.R. Stoots, Louisville, MS; grandchildren, Hannah Williams, Braiden Lyle; unborn granddaughter, Mikala Lyle;
special friend, Jeff Lane, Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Elder Jay Harris officiating. Burial followed in Indian Creek Cemetery, Willis.
EDITH PUGH CHAFIN
FLOYD-Edith Pugh Chafin, died Monday, February 3, 2003 in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was
born October 27, 1915 in Floyd County and was the daughter of the late Otho Cline and Gladys Sumner Pugh. She
was a graduate of National Business College and a member of Mt. Elbert United Methodist Church. After a civil
service career, she owned and operated Montgomery Tire Service in Christiansburg.
She is survived by: her husband of 59 years, Clarence Hayden Chafin; her sister, Ethel and husband, Lu Merritt;
brother, Leslie C. Pugh and his wife, Joyce. Also surviving are a niece, Irene Underwood of St. Louis, MO; two
nephews, John Pugh of Herndon, and Robert Pugh of Fredericksburg.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 6, at Horne Funeral Chapel with Reverend Mickey White
officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Christiansburg Rescue
Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068.
LINDA INEZ DUNCAN
FLOYD-Linda Inez Duncan, 55, passed away Friday, February 7, 2003 at her home. She was a member of the Floyd
Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Fred C. Duncan, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and John V. Austin, Gail
and Bruce Wells, Floyd, Karen and Vance Durrance, Winder, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Angela
Duncan, Indian Valley; mother, Edith Rampey, Floyd; grandchildren, Matthew McPeak, Sierra Addison, Dakotta
Harmon, Neal Wells, Nathan Wells, Savannah Duncan, Brett Greer, Tanner Greer, Daniel Duncan, Naomi Wells;
several aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 10, at the Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Tom
Bumpus, Reverend Joe Cox and Reverend Ronald Sutphin officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
LOLA ALLIE GOAD
DUGSPUR-Lola Allie Goad, 77, died Friday, February 7, 2003 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Curtis Goad.
She is survived by: one sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and George Supthin of Floyd; brother, Arvin Goad of
Dugspur; nephew, Kenneth Sutphin of Roanoke; niece, Vanessa Mays of Oak Island, North Carolina; two greatnieces,
Kimberly King, Joli Wade; great-great-niece, Emma King.
Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2003 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville
with Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Burial was at Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax.
SARRAH AGNES HYLTON
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WILLIS-Sarrah Agnes Hylton, 81, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003 at Laurel Meadow Nursing Home.
Survivors include: sister, Vada G. Hylton, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Posey Lester and Darlene Hylton,
Meadows of Dan; four sisters-in-law, Elsie Hylton, Willis, Charlotte Hylton, Trinity, North Carolina, Barbara
Hylton, Wilis, Inez Hylton, Floyd; brother-in-law, Chester Boothe, Meadow of Dan; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, at Maberry
Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. Burial followed in the Hylton Cemetery.
TROY LESLIE SOWERS
WILLIS-Troy Leslie Sowers, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jabe and Stella Poff Sowers, a son, John Wayne Sowers and a sister,
Winnie Bower.
Survivors include: wife, Elizabeth Alderman Sowers, Willis; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Freda Sowers,
Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Gary Dillon, Wanda Bolt, Willis; brother and sister-in-law, Luther and
Laura Sowers, Floyd; sisters, Rheba Vaughn, Willis, Jo Ann Hale, Salem; grandchildren, Tommy Sowers, Kevin
Sowers, Jimmy Wayne Radford, Micky Bolt, Michele Lytton; great-grandchildren, Brittany Sutphin, Jeffrey Wayne
Radford, Troy Wayne Radford, Ryan Sowers, Camron Sowers, Chandler Sowers, Carlie and Ashton Lytton; two
step great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in the Barringer Cemetery.
FRANK JAMES REED
BLACKSBURG-Frank James Reed, 85, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daily Reed, son, Kenneth Wayne Reed, granddaughter, Amber
Marie Akers, four sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include: his wife, Vada Reed, Floyd; sons, Troy Reed, Floyd, Galen Reed, Blacksburg; daughters and
sons-in-law, Florene and Elbert Lester, Roanoke, Arlene and Robert Dowdy, Blacksburg; sister, Iva Ohler,
Taneytown, Maryland; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 9, at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Roy Turpin, Reverend Eli Yoder, and Reverend Jimmy Price officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley
Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
LARRY MELVIN WILLARD
FLOYD-Larry Melvin Willard, 61, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003 in Manassas of natural causes. He was
born in Surry County, North Carolina. He was employed by Pike Electric, Inc. of Mount Airy and was an overhead
general foreman working in Manassas. He was a member of the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329. He was preceded in
death by his parents, James Melvin and Dorothy "Jabe" Hicks Willard, a nephew, Terry Dean Mills.
He is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Willard Ratcliff and James Ratcliff, of Alum Ridge; son and
daughter-in-law, Larry Allen and Susan Howard Willard of Riner; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Willard; two
grandsons, Rusty Allen Moore, Nicholas Jordan Willard; sister, Joyce Willard Richardson, Mount Airy, NC; brother
and sister-in-law, James Ronnie and Judy Willard, Mount Airy, NC; two nieces, Angela Willard, Anne Richardson
Swain and family; nephew, John Kim Richardson and family; special friend, Mary Akers, Floyd.
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Funeral service was held Monday, February 10, at 2:00 p.m. at New Venture Baptist Church (Flat Rock Area,)
Mount Airy, North Carolina with Reverend Warren Pierce and Reverend Jimmy Cain officiating. Interment
followed in the church cemetery. Masonic rites were held at Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday, February 8, by
Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 at 7 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled local arrangements.
Obituaries for week of February 20, 2003
DAVID WOODRUM FRANCIS
PILOT-David Woodrum Francis, 85, passed away Monday night, February 17, 2003 at Montgomery Regional
Hospital. He attended Hampton Sydney College, and was associated with and a supporter of Virginia Tech.
He was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the Army Air Force and attained the rank of Captain. Upon
release from service he was a salesman for Bell-Howe Corporation the following 17 years. During this time he
served as a deacon in the Presbyterian Church.
In 1973 he and his wife "Sunny" founded Serenity House, which he managed up until his death. His chief concern
was the residents of Serenity House, so in 1983 he established Superior Church Furniture in order that his men
would have steady employment, all this, as well as operating a 250-acre farm.
He loved the outdoors, and one of his favorite sports was fishing. His ultimate dream was to offer sanctuary to as
many of his fellowmen as possible.
He was preceded in death by his wife, "Sunny," two brothers, Andrew Francis and Sam Francis, also two sisters. He
is survived by: two daughters and husbands, Shannon and Harold Tate of Waynesboro, and Franciene and Charles
Heartly of Newport, North Carolina; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by
the men of Serenity House, as well as by special friends, Laura, Opal, Kevin and Shirley. Due to inclement weather,
a memorial service will be held at a future date.
Arrangements are being handled by Wood Funeral Home of Floyd.
LINWOOD T. HICKS, SR.
CHRISTIANSBURG-Linwood T. Hicks,Sr., 78, formerly of Floyd passed on to the Lord while at home with his
family at his bedside Saturday, February 15, 2003. He was born in Besoco, West Virginia July 21, 1924 to the late
Terrell Hicks and Goldia H. Ferris. He was preceded in death by his son Linwood Hicks, II. He served in the US
Navy during WWII in thirteen major engagements in the South Pacific aboard the USS Black DD 666. He also
served in the US Army, and retired from the US Air Force with twenty years of Military Service. He also retired
from Corning Glass Works with twenty years of service.
Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife of fifty eight years, Janice James Hicks of Christiansburg; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Myra H. and David R. Badger and Jan H. and Tim D. Lang both of Blacksburg; one son,
Jon F. Hicks of Christiansburg; two sisters, Thalia Nicely of Moneta, Carole Tomlinson of Phoenix, AZ; one
brother, Michael Ferris, Phoenix, AZ; one brother-in-law and wife, Marshall K. and Darnell James of Floyd; four
grandsons, Daniel Hicks, USAF UT, David J. Badger, Matthew B. Buttel, Mark T. Badger all of Blacksburg; several
nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Angus, who laid at his bedside every day while ill.
Private funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and
American Legion Post #127. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. In his memory donations may be
made to Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Radford, VA 24141.
Thank you to Carilion Hospice Service for their caring staff and especially to Judy Epperly RN and Claudia
Lazama-Jones RN for their loving care. Also a special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Jones.
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Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is serving the Hicks family.
IVA B. STUMP RAU
ROANOKE-Iva B. Stump Rau, 90, died Monday, February 10, 2003. She was born July 23, 1912 in Floyd to the
late Charles and Emma Stump. She is the widow of James A. Rau and is also preceded in death by a sister Erma
Stump Fralin; and brothers, Alton Brooks Stump, Paul Brammer Stump and Donald Harvey Stump. She attended
Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church.
Surviving are: daughter, Ruth Ann Rau of Roanoke; three nieces, Jo Emma Houston of Rocky Mount, Sue George
of Glade Hill and Mary Furrow of Roanoke; nephews, Dennis Brooks Stump of Maryland, Kenneth Douglas Stump
of Blue Ridge; several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral service was held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 13. Interment will be in Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family would like to express their appreciation to Our Lady Of The Valley Nursing
Home, Roanoke Memorial Nursing Staff, 12 West and Dr. R. Thomas Edwards, Dr. Steven Morgan, Dr. Fabricius
and Dr. Steven Collins. The daughter would also like to express her heartfelt gratitude to her mother's caregivers,
Lisa Sarver, Clarie Reid, Claudette Reid, Angela Arrington and Wilma Bartrip, and Eldercare Services of Roanoke.
GEORGE M. RAY
FLOYD- George M. Ray, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. He is
survived by: three daughters and sons-in-law, Tressa and Jim Goughenour, Carman and Charles Jones, Drucella and
Allen Crockett; five grandchildren; one sister, Louise Lane.
Graveside service will be held Friday, February 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev. R.D. Vaught
officiating. The family and friends will receive friends on Thursday, February 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church , Roanoke,
VA 24011. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituaries for week of February 27, 2003
BRIAN LEE QUESENBERRY
RADFORD-Brian Lee Quesenberry, 30, died suddenly Saturday, February 22, 2003. Brian was born in Radford, and
was employed by C.L. "Buddy" Draughn Contractors. H e was the son of Stewart D. Quesenberry, of Blacksburg
and the late Constance Bowles Kirk.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Quesenberry, sons Hunter D. and Brandon L. Quesenberry, and Lucas Shepard,
all of Radford, grandmothers Stella M. Quesenberry and Lorene Beeman. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25 at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor
Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Quesenberry family is being served
by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service in Christiansburg.
ESTELLENE S. SLUSHER
FLOYD-Estellene S. Slusher, 84, passed away Friday, February 21, 2003.
Survivors include: husband, William H. Slusher, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar Jr. and Betty Sue Jones,
Floyd, Roger and Teresa Jones, Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Iva Dale and Ira Duncan, Christiansburg,
Dinah Mabry, Dublin, Sue Bailey, Christiansburg; step-daugher, Margaret Barnett, Front Royal, Deborah Schirman,
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Wilmington, NY, Louise Slusher, Yvonne Slusher, Alexandria; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elois and Virgil Trail,
Willis, Avanelle and James Neal, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren,
four step-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 24, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Roy Turpin and Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment followed in the Slusher Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Heritage Hall Nursing Home for their loving care.
DANIEL TAYLOR (D.T.) WEDDLE
FLOYD-Daniel Taylor (D.T.) Weddle, 76, passed away Wednesday night, February 19, 2003 at Skyline Manor
Nursing Home. He was a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by: his wife, Guida W. Weddle of Floyd; four children, Patricia Lee of Guntersville, Ala., Mary and
Robert Cody of Guntersville, Ala, Robert and Kathy Weddle of Westfield, NC, Dale Weddle of Vinton; two
grandchildren, Joshua and Zackery Weddle; two step-children, Anne and Bert Graham of Christiansburg, James and
Rita Worrell of Floyd; two step-grandchildren, Catherine and Jacqueline Graham; sister and brother, Kathleen
Jamison of Floyd and Alton and Geneva Weddle of Willis; several nieces and nephews and Shanta.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 22, at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike Varner
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Graveside Military Honors by Hillsville Grover King VFW Post
#1115 and Floyd VFW Post #7854.
Obituaries for week of March 6, 2003
ZONIE THOMAS SPENCER
FLOYD-Zonie Thomas Spencer, 83, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at her home. She was the widow of Winston E.
Spencer and the daughter of the late George M. Thomas and Manervie Shortt. She attended the Presbyterian Church
of Floyd and was a faithful member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Floyd County Historical
Society.
Survivors include: sister-in-law, Ora H. Thomas, Stuart; three nieces and spouses, Elaine and Willie Belcher,
Woolwine, Ilene and Jack Spencer, Huntsville, AL, Nancy and David Henley, Roanoke; one nephew and spouse,
Paul and Judy Thomas, Stuart; great nieces and nephews, Sally Thomas, Dean and Diane Belcher, Roger and Susan
Spencer, Ron and Sharon Spencer.
Funeral service will he held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Reverend
Shirley Larson officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
Obituaries for week of March 13, 2003
EVA VELMER OUSLEY CARTER
Velma O. Carter, 85, of 868 Mount View Road and Riverside Nursing Home of Danville went home to the Lord on
Friday, March 7, 2003. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Roscoe, Early, twin brother Elmer and Carlie
and three sisters, Gracie, Cora and Della and her husband Jessie H. Carter, grandson, Johnny Gaudette. She was the
last surviving child of Millard and Aldora Ousley.
Surviving are: one son, Roy Carter; daughters, Nancy F. Carter and Glenda C. Gaudett, Danville, five grandchildren;
many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003 at
the Cox Cemetery, Dugspur. Maberry Funeral Home handled arrangements.
HUGH ALTON DULANEY
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FLOYD-Hugh Alton Dulaney, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2003 in a Roanoke hospital.
He was a member of Grace Brethren Church and was retired from Lynchburg Foundry. He was dedicated to and
loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Zora Akers Dulaney, his parents, Dorsey and Cora Reed
Dulaney, a sister, Helen Bradford and a brother, Dorsey Allen Dulaney.
Survivors include: his daughter, Judy G. Dulaney, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Haden and Kathy Dulaney,
Riner; grandchildren, Brad and Kim Dulaney, Angie and Barry LeNoir, Christina Winters, Wesley Winters; greatgrandson,
Zander H.LeNoir; sister, Edith Akers, Quincy, ILL; sister-in-law and husband, Velta and Clyde Maxey,
Cloverdale; sister-in-law, Patty Akers, Newport News.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend John
Townsend, Reverend Brad Dulaney and Reverend Eli Yoder officiating. Burial will be in White Rock Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
GRACIE MAE HENDRICK
LAUREL FORK-Gracie Mae Hendrick, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Skyline Manor Nursing
Home in Floyd.
She is survived by: one daughter, Ava Ruth Bowman of Laurel Fork; three sisters, Hallie Stanley of Laurel Fork,
Edith Spence of Dugspur, Irene Cock of Dugspur; four brothers, George Cox of Laurel Fork, S.J. Cox of Durham,
North Carolina, Profit Cox of St. Louis, MO, Lawrence Cox of California; five grandchildren, Donna Hill of Fancy
Gap, Gearld Hendrick of Georgia, Keith Bowman of Floyd, Jenna Decker of Tennessee and Cheryl Cronk of Floyd;
eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on March 6 at Rome Missionary Baptist Church at Laurel Fork. Burial was in
the church cemetery. Joe Parks officiated.
JOHNNY JUNIOR HOWARD
BLACKSBURG-Johnny Junior Howard, 66, passed away Friday night, March 7, 2003 in the Montgomery Regional
Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Emmazetta Howard, Blacksburg; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Leonard Cox,
Riner; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 10, at Wood Funeral home with Reverend John O'Donnell officiating with
burial in the Weaver Cemetery.
EDNA MAE WILLIS MORRIS
FLOYD-Edna Mae Willis Morris, 72, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include: daughter, Pamela Morris and fiance Bruce Landsman, Richmond; sons, Jack M. Morris and wife
Terri, Floyd, Samuel D. Morris and wife Linda, Copper Hill, Jeffery A. Morris and finace Norma Hale, Check;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and James Conner, Christiansburg, Ruth Price and Johnny Garland, Pulaski;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Wesley and Lucinda Willis, Germantown, OH, W.J. and Mary Willis, Vandalia, OH,
Jerry Lee and Sandy Willis, Shelby Township, MI, Michael and Wanda Willis, Check; sister-in-law, Margaret
Howery, Floyd, Frances Teel, Dorothy Epperly, Christiansburg, Betty Joyner, Richmond; Jeannie Altizer and
husband, Doug, Radford; grandchildren, Jessie Agee, Andrew Morris, David Morris, Jessica Morris, Samantha
Morris, Monica Morris, Danielle Morris, Heather Morris.
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Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with David
Battaglia
officiating. Burial followed in Restvale Cemetery.
STANLEY PHILLIPS
CHRISTIANSBURG-Stanley Phillips, 78, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003 in a Dublin nursing home. He was born
and raised in Floyd County. He was a deacon at the Radford Church of Christ and a member of a musical group, The
Joymakers.
He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna R.
Phillips.
Surviving are: two sons, Gregory Lee Phillips, Christiansburg, and Terry Lynn Phillips and his wife, Melissa,
Roanoke; two brothers, Flemon Phillips, Christiansburg and Cecil Phillips, Ohio; two sisters, Hattie Wright,
Clemons, North Carolina and Hazel Phillips, Fayetteville, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Stephen Phillips,
Jonathan Phillips and Terrace Phillips.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at The Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips
officiating. Interment followed in Highland Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Radford Church of
Christ. V.F.W. Post #776 conducted military graveside services. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, handled
arrangements.
JOSEPH HOWARD TOWNSEND
CHRISTIANSBURG-Joseph Howard Townsend, 69, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Wilbur and Julia Townsend, his sisters, Audrey and Madeline and brother, Martin and Billy.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn A. Townsend of Christiansburg; children and their spouses, Cathy and Wayne
Quesenberry of Floyd, Theresa and Kevin Wetklow of Chesapeake, Maryland, Joseph and Doralynn Townsend, Jr.
of Floyd; grandchildren, Megan, Travis, Kevin, Cody, Kirsten, and Rachel; sisters, Alice Curtis of Mr. Airy,
Maryland, Eleanor Violett of Elpaso, Texas; mother-in-law, Carolyn M. Townsend of Floyd, numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 at the Horne Funeral Chapel with Father John
A. Prinelli
officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The Townsend family is being served by Horne Funeral
and Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
JOHN MAURICE TURMAN
WILLIS-John Maurice Turman, 74, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He
was preceded in death by a son Danny Ray Turman.
Survivors include: his wife, Nita Turman, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Beverly Turman, Dugspur,
Tim and Kim Turman, Floyd; step-son and wife, Kenneth and Drema Tolbert, Willis; step daughters and husbands,
Debra and Gary Hale, Cloverdale, Pam Dalton, Draper, Linda and Coy King, Floyd, Brenda and Danny King,
Radford; sisters, Margaret Matherly, Willis, Lois Rich, Danville; sisters-in-law, Winnie Turman, Woodlawn, Marie
Turman, Danville.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial followed in the Turman Cemetery with Military Rites by Grover
King V.F.W. Post #1115.
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BETTY JEAN MATTOX CUSTER
FLOYD-Betty Jean Mattox Custer, slipped the bonds of this earthly existence on Saturday, March 15, 2003 after an
extended illness. She was born January 15,1926 in Bedford County to William Davis Mattox and Bettie English
Mattox who preceded her in death. She lived most of her adult life in Staunton and had resided the past ten months
with her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Preston Boggess in Floyd County. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harry and by 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include: daughter, Sharon; grandchildren, Tate Custer
Love, Stauton, Julie Spradlin, Grottoes, Wendy Fletcher, Stuarts Draft; three siblings, Charles A. Mattox, Vinton,
Dorothy Madeline Mitchell, Gibsonia, PA, Marvin Mattox, Moneta.
Burial was at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, on Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m. with a brief service at the
Mausoleum. Reverend Paul Pingel officiated. Plans for a memorial service within the next month are still being
formulated.
Those wishing to remember Betty are requested to make a donation to either the Daily Living Center, 990 E.
Hoperman Parkway, Waynesboro, VA 22980 or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Suite A, Roanoke,
VA 24018. Arrangments by Oakey's South Chapel.
LALA ALLEN EPPERLY
FLOYD-Lala Allen Epperly, 98, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 in a Salem Nursing Home.
Surviving are five cousins and their spouses, Stella Lancaster of Bent Mountain, Allen and Ruby Stone of Bent
Mountain, Dillard and Lura Dean Stone of Christiansburg, Reba and Nelson Graighead of Roanoke and Emma and
Senator Robert Byrd of McClean; special nephew and niece, Edward and Dolly Epperly of Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Wood Funeral Home with Elder Hale Terry
officiating. Interment was held in Radford Cemetery.
DAVID WOODRUM FRANCIS
PILOT-David Woodrum Francis, 85, passed away February 17, 2003. He was founder and manager of Serenity
House. He was a veteran of World War II, having obtained the rank of Captain in the Army Air Force.
Surviving are: two daughters and husbands, Shannon and Harold Tate of Waynesboro, Franciene and Charles
Hearley of Newport, North Carolina; several grandchildren; special friends, Laura, Kevin, Shirley and Opal and
residents of Serenity House.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Serenity House Chapel with Reverend Joey
Cunningham and Reverend William Wade officiating. Military honors by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and Floyd
American Legion Post #127 at Serenity House Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David
and Lillian Francis Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Virginia Tech Foundation, 201 Pack Bldg, 526 Prices Fork
Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
MARY LYNN YEARY MURRIE
COPPER HILL-Mary Lynn Yeary Murrie, 72, died Saturday, March 15, 2003. She was a retired educator with 35
years of service for the Floyd County School System. She was a proud member of the Bent Mountain Women's Club
for 51 years. She was also a member of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Kemp and Burena Yeary, and a brother, Raye Yeary, all of Lee County.
Surviving are: her husband, Jim Murrie; daughters, Frances Murrie, Debbie Finney; son and daughter-in-law, Frank
and Anna Caudill Murrie; grandchildren, Neal Finney, Michelle Finney, Kelli Murrie, and Allison Murrie; sister-inlaw,
Mary Sue Yeary; nephew and wife, Bobby and Judy Yeary.
Services were held at Oakey's South Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17. The Reverend William Jester
officiated. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery in Floyd County.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 46, Bent
Mountain, VA 24059.
Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
JOSEPH STEPHEN RICHARDSON
RINER- Joseph Stephen Richardson, 58, passed away, March 12, 2003.
He is survived by: mother, Ollie Richardson of Winston Salem NC; two brothers, Samuel K. Richardson, Jr. of
Pfafftown NC, Jim Richardson of Riner.
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Funeral service was held on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd, with Rev. Paul Pingel
officiating.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
HERBERT HARMOND SHELOR
FLOYD-Herbert Harmond Shelor, 80, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2003.
He was born January 6, 1923. He served in World War II in the 104th Infantry Division, 415th Infantry, A Company
in the European-Mid-Eastern Campaign, earning several medals including the Bronze Star.
He was an active lifetime member of the Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127. He was a
trustee and founding member of the Captain Daniel Shelor Furnace Memorial Park, charter member of Floyd Moose
Lodge Lodge #2300, Millwright Local Union and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, and a
member of the Presbyterian Church of Floyd.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Henri Etta Shelor, brothers, Henry Shelor and Ernest Shelor, and
a sister, Eileen Burnet.
Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Lenna T. Shelor, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Warren and Janice
Shelor, Floyd, Steve and Rebecca Shelor, Blacksburg, Bob and Donna Shelor, Pembroke; grandchildren, Ronnie and
Donna Shelor, Christopher Shelor, Ryan and Alexandra Shelor, John, Matthew and Michael Shelor; brother, George
W. Shelor, Floyd; sister-in-law, Maude Shelor, Floyd; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Dr. Joe Baum;
other survivors include Thelma Hylton, Marlene Jones, Peggy and Paul Casey, L.C. and Shelby Trail, Ray and
Bridgett Trail.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17 at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with the Reverend
Shirley Larson officiating.
Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post
#127.
Donations may be made to CDSFM.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
WILLIAM TRUMAN SPENCE
INDIAN VALLEY-William Truman Spence, 88, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nora Lala Spence and a son, William Fay Spence.
Survivors include: his half sisters, Daisy Hylton, Geneva Worrell, Indian Valley; nieces and nephews, Evonne
Sutphin, Linda Bussie, Leon Gallimore, Dale Worrell, Iressa Fawcett, Rosa Stout, Cobern Quesenberry, Winnie
Vaughn, Verlie Whitley, Lena Duncan, Lori Guunter, Helen Hayes, Eloise Funkhouser, Phyllis Boyd.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Vinton Quesenberry officiating.
Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of March 27, 2003
RODNEY PATRICK BOOTH
FLOYD-Rodney Patrick Booth, 37, passed away, March 18, 2003.
He is survived by: wife: Jodie Humphries Booth; mother: Rebecca Grace Booth of Shawsville; daughter: Autumn
Booth; three step-children: Kaya Williams, Shay Williams, Cheyenne Williams; two brothers: John Booth of
Christiansburg, Joe Booth of Riner; mother-in-law and father-in-law: John and Kathy Humphries of Ohio.
A memorial service was held on Friday, March 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Booth
officiating.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
LOLA MARY MYERS
PENNSYLVANIA-Mrs. Lola Mary Myers, 73, of Trevanion Road, Taneytown, died Thursday, March 20, at The
Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA, after an extended illness.
Born February 7, 1930 in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late Jabe H. and Carsie Ella Weeks Hylton. She
was the wife of Thurston S. Myers, her husband of 54 years.
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She as a member of the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren and the M and M Senior Citizens of the church. She
was formerly employed at the Brethren Service Center, New Windsor with SERRV.
She was a homemaker enjoying cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and reading.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Linda K Vitello, Fairfax, Barbara J. Ferguson and
husband James, New Windsor; three grandchildren, Laura Schweitzer and husband Mark, Terry Gooding and wife
Yvonne, Timothy Ferguson; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Jean Dippery and husband Joe,
Westminster; three brothers, Ervin K. Hylton, Riner, Reverend Clyde E. Hylton and wife Mona, Richmond, IN,
Nelson R. Hylton and wife Nancy, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Della Cook, North Carolina, Mildred Darnall, New
Windsor; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Luvina Heskett and a brother, Emory T. Hylton.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, with Reverend
James Benedict, her pastor, officiating.
Interment followed in Pipe Creek Cemetery, near Linwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 518, Union Bridge, MD
21791 or The Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, P.O. Box 128, New Oxford, PA 17350.
Hartzler Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of April 4, 2003
LUCIEN "LOU" JOSEPH LAFOND
FLOYD-Lucien "Lou" Joseph Lafond, 81, passed away, March 28, 2003.
He was a retired Captain of the United States Marine Corp.
He is survived by: wife: Lorraine Lafond; son and daughter-in-law: Ronald Joseph and Ann Lafond; three
grandchildren, Amy Lafond, Matthew Lafond, Ruth Lafond; four sisters, Mary Rose Pelletier, Alice Vezina,
Jeanette Beauregard, Rita Ricard; four brothers, Armand Lafond, Raymond Lafond, Henry Lafond, and Leo Lafond.
Funeral services was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd, with Father Charles
Brickner officiating. Interment followed at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap, with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post
#7854 and Floyd
American Legion Post #127Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements.
JAMES LEE MIDKIFF
FLOYD-James Lee Midkiff, 63, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2003 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Julia Midkiff.
He is survived by: his wife, Eula Ellen Midkiff; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Bryant Thompson; three sons
and daughters-in-law, Randal and Diane Midkiff, Ronnie and Joyce Midkiff, Larry and Jennifer Midkiff, all of
Floyd; three grandsons, Jeremy Midkiff, Dallas, Texas, Bradley Midkiff, Bryce Thompson, all of Floyd; two sisters
and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Herbert Shelton, Salem, Barbara and Mike Testerman, Hillsville; sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Connie and Reif Bond, Indian Valley; three nieces, Lisa Bolt and husband Will, Shenna Bond,
Darlene Wolfe and
husband Rick; two nephews, Chris Bond, Kenneth Shelton and wife, Laura; great niece, Laila Bolt; great nephew,
Jake Shelton.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Agee
officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd Baptist Church, Floyd
County Rescue Squad, or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24014. Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
God saw he was getting tired
And a cure was not to be
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So he put his arms around him
And whispered, come with me
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
And saw him fade away
Although we loved him dearly,
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
COL. WILLIAM "BILL" HINCKLEY MITCHELL VI
CALIFORNIA-Col. (ret.) William "Bill" Hinckley Mitchell VI , 71, of Floyd County and Santa Clarita, California,
died March 28, 2003 at his California home.
He leaves behind his wife, Annette Mitchell, of Santa Clarita, California. He was dearly loved by his three children,
Heather Brodie of Dugspur, and her husband Dane Brodie, Viviane McCormick of Raleigh, North Carolina and her
husband Mack McCormick, and William Mitchell VII of Raleigh, North Carolina. Col. Mitchell will also be missed
by his former wife of many years and mother of his children, Shirley Hayden of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Colonel Mitchell was a devoted Christian and worshipped at the Topeco Church of the Brethren as well as his
California church. Colonel Mitchell retired following a distinguished career in the United States Army during which
he defended his country in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
During his 31 years of active duty, he served in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and several other locations around the United
States and the world including many years with the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. For his
work Colonel Mitchell not only received numerous commendations and high-level honors by the United States
Army, but he was also given the highest level of recognition awarded to non-nationals by the South Vietnamese and
Saudi governments. Colonel Mitchell's innovative ideas, dynamism, vision and thoughtful nurturing of others'
abilities made a difference. Because of him and his contributions, we are all a little safer. Colonel Mitchell loved
Floyd County and its people. We shall all miss him.
EDNA PHILLIPS
INDIAN VALLEY-Edna Phillips, 80, of Skyline Nursing Home and formerly of Indian Valley passed away
Saturday, March 29, 2003. She was the widow of Freeman Phillips.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Walter Moore, Jr., Dugspur, Reda and Wayne Quesenberry,
Shawsville, Judith and Clarence Huff, Indian Valley; son, Bobby Lee Phillips, Indian Valley; sister, Luvenia
Phillips, Indian Valley; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Vinton Quesenberry, Reverend James Walker and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment
followed in the Montgomery Cemetery, Indian Valley. The family wishes to thank the staff of Skyline Manor
Nursing Home for their loving care.
Obituaries for week April 10, 2003
WILLIE BYRON ROLAND, SR.
CHECK-Willie Byron Roland, Sr., 71, passed away Monday, April 7, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He was a farmer at heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Carey and Mabel Beaver Roland, and a
brother, Samuel Paul Roland.
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Survivors include: his wife of fifty-two years, Lillian Payton Roland, Check; sons and daughter-in-law, Willie B. Jr.
and Dottie Roland, New Kensington, PA, Mark Eugene Roland, Woodbridge; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda
Simmons, Willis, Sarah Jane and Mark McClintock, Reidsville, NC, Laura Anne and Steve Scherrep, Roanoke;
brothers, Norris Ted Roland, Emmett Lloyd Roland and wife Shirley, Salinas, CA; sister-in-law, Barbara Roland,
Santa Maria, CA; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Fueral service was held
at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Mr. Roscoe Price officiating.
Interment in the Thomas Cemetery, Floyd.
ALBEN WILLIAM BARKLEY TRUITT
FLOYD-Alben William Barkley "Bill" Truitt, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Montgomery Regional
Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and their children, Krista, Michael, Erin, Gabriel and Ada Leanda, and
children, Kevin, Barkley and Kim, and his brothers, Thomas H. Truitt, Max O. Truitt and Steven Truitt.
Memorial service was held on Friday, April 4, 2003 at the Rocky Knob Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway in
Floyd.
The Truitt family entrusted the care of their loved one to Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
Obituaries for week of April 17, 2003
May 2, 2003
WILLIAM (BILL) JACKSON DICKERSON
WINCHESTER-William Jackson Dickerson (Bill), 72, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in Winchester Medical
Center.
He was born August 24, 1930 in Montgomery County, the son and only child of the late Pose J. Dickerson and
Louann Thomas Dickerson Licklider. He worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where he earned
many awards.
He was a 1949 graduate of Warren County High School and an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force
serving in the Korean War.
He served as head trustee and custodian for Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church and worked as an audio technician.
He married Coraella Pierce on July 22, 1955 in Winchester.
Surviving with his wife are: three daughters, twins, Brenda Kay Virts of Stephens City, and Linda Gay Fox of
Winchester, and Pamela Jean Wallace of Yorktown; five grandchildren. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. on March 28,
2003 at Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, with the Reverend Darrel Taylor officiating. Burial was in Shenandoah
Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church Building Fund, 1025 Cedar Creek
Grade, Winchester 22602.
Special cousins from this area include: Julius and Eunice Dickerson of Floyd; W. Clyde and Velta Maxey of
Cloverdale; Nettie Alice T. and Walter Boothe of Daleville; Frank and Isobel Dickerson of Fincastle; Anne (Obetta)
D. Trevethan of Amherst; Jean D. Young deLamorton of Chesapeake and Evelyn D. Webb of Roanoke.
HENRY HARRISON EARLES
RADFORD-Henry Harrison Earles, 77, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He
served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.
Survivors include: son, Lamont Earles, Findlay, OH, two daughters, Enid Earles, Lory Earles, Brooklyn, NY; two
brothers, Maurice Lee Earles, Smith Mountain Lake, William Barker Earles, Claytor Lake; two sisters, Marie
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Hypes, Newport, Patricia Ann Moses, Floyd; two grandchildren, Bridget Earles, Findlay, OH and Adam Henry
Pelling, Orlando, Florida.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Gina Rhea officiating.
Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd, with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and
Floyd American Legion Post #127.
JOHN HOWARD FERRIS
COPPER HILL-John Howard Ferris, 63, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at the VA Medical Center.
He is survived by: his wife, Dorothy Stump Ferris; one daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Steve Sixbey of
Thaxton; two grandchildren, Savannah and Brandon Sixbey; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and James Yopp
of Bent Mountain and Frances and Ira Waller of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Nichols
officiating.
Interment was at Salem Church Cemetery with military honors by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and Floyd American
Legion Post #127. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
GOLDIE KING POFF
COPPER HILL-Goldie King Poff, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003. She was the widow of Eldridge
Oscar Poff.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and R. Stephen Nichols, Copper Hill, Sharon and Boyd
Blevins, Roanoke; grandchildren, April Nichols, Lori Ann Nichols, Copper Hill; sister, Ollie Bartlett, Copper Hill;
brother, Hilton King, Roanoke.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend
David Henderson officiating.Interment in Restvale Cemetery.
Obituaries for week of April 17, 2003
WILLIAM ALVIN SHANKS
SALEM-William Alvin Shanks, 92, passed away Tuesday at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a retired Iron Worker.
He is survived by: two sons and daughter-in-law, James Shanks, Crownville, Maryland, Thomas and Peggy Shanks,
Laurel, Maryland; two grandsons, Raymond and Richard Shanks, four great-grandchildren; five bothers and sisters,
Lewis Shanks, Covington, Ralph Earl Shanks, Salisbury, Maryland, Tom Shanks, Florida, Betty Selmar,
Fredricksburg, Iowa, Peggy Shanks, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Friday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Piedmont Pentcostal Holiness Church with Reverend
Ed Richardson and Reverend Willie Yates officiating.
Burial was in the Piedmont cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.Obituaries for week of April
17, 2003
Obituaries for week of April 24, 2003
May 2, 2003
EVELYN "LYN" H. HETHERINGTON
RICHMOND-Evelyn "Lyn" H. Hetherington departed this life Saturday, April 19, 2003.
She is survived by her husband, Jack C. Hetherington; daughter, Susan H. Wood and her husband, Gary; a son, Ray
C. Hetherington and his wife Angie; grandchildren, Jennifer and Amanda Wood, and Morgan Hetherington; sistersin-law,
Betty Williams of Roanoke and Eleanor Munsey of Meadowbridge; several nieces and nephews.
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She was a graduate of Virginia Tech. She was also a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the United
Daughters of the Confederacy.
Funeral service was held at Bennett Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside service was held
Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd.
HARRY PRICE SURRATT, SR.
ROANOKE- Harry Price Sr. born April 19, 1916, went to Heaven, Tuesday, April 8, 2003. He was a son of the late
Oscar and Bessie Surratt and preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Surratt and a sister, Clarice S. White.
He is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Gladys; daughter, Betty S. Coulthard of Marion; son, Harry Jr. and wife,
Janet N. of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth Patton, Harrison Reed Surratt, Elizabeth Scott Surratt and
Sarah Layman Surratt; one great-grandchild, Hannah Elizabeth Patton. Also surviving are two sisters, Linda Harris
of Stuart and Mary White of Roanoke Rapids, NC: sisters-in-law, Margie Moles of Floyd and Treva Poff of Vinton
as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2003 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home 5160 Peters
Creek Road. Interment was in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Salem.
Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home.
WALLER EDGAR THOMAS
WILLIS-Waller Edgar Thomas, 87, passed away Friday, April 18, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He
was the former owner of Hull and Thomas Tractor Company, Stuart, VA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Sutphin Thomas, his parents, Homer and Eller Harris Thomas, a
brother, Elmer W. "Chuck" Thomas and a sister, Ora Thomas Harman.
Survivors include: brother and sisters-in-law, Ted and Cecile Sutphin, Rosette Sutphin, Ocie Sutphin, Goldie
Montgomery; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at the Maberry
Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery.
WILLIAM KYLE VAUGHN
FLOYD- William Kyle Vaughn, Sr., 64, passed away, April 16, 2003 at Community Hospital. He was a Deacon of
Mt. Zion Christian Church. He retired after 35 years of service to his country by serving in the U. S. Army, Veterans
Administration, and U. S. Parks Service.
He is survived by: wife of 40 years: Gladys K. Vaughn of Floyd; four children and spouses: William K. Jr. and
Bertha Pena-Vaughn of Christiansburg; Cecilia and Deshawn O'Connor of Suffolk; Florence and Damon Williams
of Roanoke, Erik and Joy Vaughn of Laurel, MD; two brothers : Edgar Vaughn Jr. of Floyd; Jimmy Vaughn of
Floyd; sister: Annie Lee Wimbush of Stuart; five grandchildren, William K. Vaughn III; Jasmine O'Connor,
Fernando Vaughn, Gabriella Vaughn, Darius O'Connor; aunt, Catherine Sue Vaughn of Floyd; several cousins,
nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Saturday at 2 p.m.at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Clinton
Crump and Rev. James Houchins officiating.
Interment followed in Big Oaks Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American
Legion Post #127.
Arrangements by Gardner Funeal Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for week of May 1, 2003
KATE BOARD
FLORIDA-Kate H. Board, 77, formerly of Christiansburg and Charlottesville, died December 20, 2002. For 57
years she was the loving and loyal wife of James E. Board. She was born March 23, 1925 in Hillsville and was the
daughter of the late P.F. and Hattie Hanks.
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She is survived by her husband, James E. Board, Lutz, Florida; one son, James Earl Board and his wife Maria;
grandchildren, Lisa, Sara and James Jr. of Charlottesville; brothers Frank Hanks and Edward Hanks, both of
Christiansburg; sisters, Helen Ireland of Jacksonville, Florida and Faye Hanks Worell of Sanford, Florida. Kate
suffered for 57 years from a debilitating disease, Myasthenia Gravis. She also suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Through all this, she maintained a wonderful attitude and zest for life.
A graveside memorial service to inter her ashes will be held at 11:00 a.m., May 3, 2003, at Wilson Cemetery,
Check. Arrangements are being handled by Wood Funeral Home.
EMMETT E. DAVIS
FLOYD- Emmet E. Davis, 89, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 25, 2003 at Richfield Nursing Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife Manilla B. Davis and two sons, Harden L. and Mason T. Davis.
He was a long time member and deacon of Topeco Church of the Brethren. Daddy will sadly be missed by five sons,
George W. Davis and wife Carol of Goode, Sheldon "Curt" Davis and wife Dorothy, Norman E. Davis and wife
Joann, Jack L. Davis and wife Gail, all of Roanoke, Robert L. Davis and wife Cheri of Floyd; three daughters,
Ronda and husband Carlile Harris, Rebecca "Jill" and husband Richard Hylton all of Floyd, Jeanette and husband
Gary Cockram of Roanoke; two special daughters-in-law, Linda W. Davis of Salem, and Carolyn D. Reed of Floyd;
one sister, Jane Bowen of Maryland; two half-sisters, Edna Jarrell of Galax and Virgie Nester of Meadows of Dan.
Mr. Davis was grandfather to 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2003 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Mike Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Donations may be made to Topeco Church of the
Brethren Building Fund. Maberry Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Special thanks to staff and friends at The T. Stuart Payne Center for making daddy a second home.
JERRY DOUGLAS DULANEY
CHRISTIANSBURG-Jerry Douglas Dulaney, 55, went to be with his mother and father, Hazel and Dennis Dulaney
and his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 24, 2003.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Rodney Woods of Christiansburg, Cim and Eldon
Meredith of Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy (J.D.) and Dru Dulaney of Wytheville; six
grandchildren, Zachary, Benjamin, Caleb and Rachel Woods and Amy and Kevin Meredith; brother, Dale Dulaney
of Salem; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Merrill Reed of Marion, Mabel and Rodger Smith of Floyd; several
nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful and loving companion, Linda Lawson of Christiansburg. He
is also survived by many friends and co-workers throughout the New River Valley. He was an outstanding and loyal
employee of Alliant Tech Systems (Radford Army Ammunition Plant) for 28 years. He will be sadly missed in our
lives. He was a wonderful, dependable, loving and caring father, friend, Popaw, and brother. There will never be
anyone that could ever fill Daddy's shoes. Words could never express the impact you have had and will continue to
have on our lives.
Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Roy Turpin, Reverend Tony Johnson and Reverend Frank Woods officiating. Interment followed in the church
cemetery. Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements.
ETHELEEN HILL KENDALL
WILLIS-Etheleen Hill Kendal, 84, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She
attended Bluefied Business College and retired from Bluefield Paper Supply. She moved from Bluefield, West
Virginia to Willis in 2001 and lived at the old home place and attended Willis United Methodist Church where she
was a member.
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She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kendall, her parents, Kyle and Nola Dickerson Hill and a brother
Wilmer Hill. Survivors include: foster brother, Gene Draper, Tappahannock; nieces and nephews, Betty Lee and
Curtis Brown, Willis, Helen and Jimmy Goad, Roanoke, Ray and Lynn Hill, Lake Charles, LA, Henry and Mary
Ann Hill, Dugspur, Harry and Judy Hill, Willis.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Paul Pingel officiating. Entombment was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn
Memorial Park, Bluefield West Virginia with Pastor Brian Checchio officiating. Donations may be made to Willis
United Methodist Church, Willis, VA or St. Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, VA.
ALTON DAVID MATHIS
MEADOWS OF DAN-Alton David Mathis, 88, passed away Friday, April 25, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in
Salem. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and retired from Chrysler Corp.
Survivors include: his wife, Marie L. Mathis, Meadows of Dan; two daughters, Diane Robinson, Perkiomenville,
PA, Lynne Moore, Cape May Court House, NJ; step-daughter, Jeannie Belcher, Meadows of Dan; son, Alton David
Mathis II, Meadows of Dan; brother, Delbert P. Mathis, Coco Beach, FL; sister, Carol Massey, Woodlawn; nine
grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Light House Baptist Church with Reverend J.
C. Willard officiating. Military services was conducted by Patrick County Memorial Honor Guard. The family was
served by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
RICHARD A. "DICKY" PALMER
RINER-Richard A. "Dicky" Palmer, 51, was taken from us along with his loyal faithful friend, his loving dog,
Rufus, on Tuesday, April 22, 2003.
He was an active and faithful member of Mount Elbert United Methodist church where he served as Stewart.
An avid photographer, artist, woodworker and outdoorsman he was known for his love of animals. A cattle rancher
he had been employed as a photographer for both the Montgomery News Messenger and the Southwest Times, and
more recently had been a relief bus driver for Montgomery County Public Schools. A loving son, father, brother,
brother-in-law, uncle and friend to all he met he will be sadly missed.
Preceded in death by his older brother, Fred S. Palmer, Jr., he is survived by his parents, Fred S. and Elizabeth Dunn
Palmer; son, Jeremiah Palmer, all of Riner; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra P. and Junior Moye, Riner, Elizabeth
P. and Barry Burbage, Girard, PA; a step-son, Will Vest, and step-daughter, Amy Vest Hamm both of Bent
Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Mount
Elbert United Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Mickey White. Memorials may be made to Mount Elbert
United Methodist Church. Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg, handled arrangements.
BERNICE BOND REED
FLOYD-Bernice Bond Reed, 96, passed away, April 27, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a long
time member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren. She was preceded by her husband, Asa C. Reed; son,
Freeman Reed and a grandchild, Becky Lynne Reed. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Treva and
Clarence Reed of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Elvin and Betty Reed of Floyd, Menis and Carolyn Reed
of Floyd; daughter-in-law: Elenaor Reed of Floyd; brother, Glare Bond of Floyd; 12 grandchildren, several great
grandchildren. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the
Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home,
Floyd, handled arrangements. RAYMOND EUGENE SHARVER FLOYD- Raymond Eugene Sarver, 73, passed
away, April 26, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Sarver. He retired from Radford City Schools
as Head Custodian. He is survived by: brother-in-law, Gordon Rose of Delaware; two special nieces, Linda Cook of
Floyd, Nancy Hubbard of Floyd. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home, with
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Reverend Becky Ayers officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd.
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ERNEST DEWARD CREWS
BASSETT-Ernest Deward Crews, 79, died Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry
County. He was born October 6, 1923 in Bassett to the late Johnnie Burle Crews and the late Bessie "Biga Momma"
Onnie Turner Crews. He was retired from General Electric Corporation and was a member of Mount Hermon Church
of the Brethren. He was a World War II veteran and P.O.W. serving in the 3rd infantry in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are: his wife of 53 years, Mamie Carroll Crews, of the home; three daughters, Betty Crews Smith, Roanoke;
Nannie Crews, of the home, and Lori Crews Patterson, Bassett; three sons, Dawson Drews, Roanoke, Phillip Crews,
Washington, D.C. and Michael Crews, Bassett; three sisters, Virginia Shields, Nags Head, North Carolina, Jessie
Wilson, Martinsville, and Bobby Stone, Bassett; three brothers, Clinton Crews, Bassett, Ronnie Crews, Ridgeway, and
Donnie Crews, Richmond; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 29 at Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren with Reverend Marvin Wade and Reverend Barry Sink
officiating. Interment followed in Sowers Family Cemetery, where full military honors were performed by VFW Post
7854 and American Legion 127-Floyd. Flag presentation was by David Poff, Honor Guard Commander. Pallbearers
were Glen Compton, Donald Compton, Sherwood Carroll, Paul Carroll, Rick Janney, Mike Carroll, and Ernest Martin.
Collins Funeral Services, Bassett, was in charge of the arrangements.
GILBERT CHAPMAN LINKOUS
CHRISTIANSBURG-Gilbert Chapman Linkous, 75, went to be with the Lord, April 28, 2003. He grew up in Floyd
County and served in the Army during World War II. He retired from General Electric after thirty-two years of
service. He was known for his ability in automobile repair and painting. He will be remembered especially for the
loving restoration of a 1957 Thunderbird. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Chapman and Mary Eva
Linkous.
He is survived by: loving and dedicated wife of 55 years, Elsie Bishop Linkous; son and daughter-in-law, Michael
Lynn and Sherry Linkous, Floyd; Sharon Jean Linkous, Radford; granddaughter, Michelle Lynn McGinnis and
husband Jason; two step grandsons, David Boyd, Steven Boyd and wife Diedra Boyd; great-grandson, Michael Wayne
McGinnis; sister and brother-in-law, Ocie and Reverend Harvey Clark, North Wilksboro, North Carolina; brother and
sister-in-law, Harold Dean and Jolyn Linkous, Clayton, North Carolina.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Ron Sutphin and
Reverend Harvey Clark officiating. Interment followed in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Donations may be made to the
Christiansburg Rescue Squad or to the National Alzheimers Association. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
EVELYN WURZBERGER SMALL
FALLS CHURCH-Evelyn Wurzberger Small, 82, passed away April 30, 2003 at Falls Church. He husband, Eddie
Small preceded her in death. Evelyn was from Floyd County daughter of Charles and Jocie Wurzberger.
Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Irene Small, Reverend Bobby and Patsy Small, both of
Falls Church; two sisters, Ruby W. Duncan, Christiansburg, Rosie Smith, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service was held May 2 at Falls Church
ADAM CHRISTOPHER STULL
RINER-Adam Christopher Stull, 20, went to the Lord on April 28, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident. He is
now in the loving arms of his "second Mom," Becky. Adam was a member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren
and was preceded in death by his grandmother, Madeline Hall.
Survivors include: his father and mother, Robert M. and Patsy Bowyer Stull, Riner; brothers, Andy Stull and loving
companion Stacy Turpin, Radford, John Stull, Riner; special nephew, Jacob Adam Stull who was born on the day
Adam left us; maternal grandparents, Dan and Nellie Bowyer, Moneta; paternal grandparents, Lama and Betty Stull,
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Gerrardstown, West Virginia, Emory Hall, Salem; his little buddy, his dog Peanut; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins
and family.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Richard Thomas, Reverend Bill Stovall and Reverend Glen Stevens officiating. Interment was in Beaver Creek
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, The Ronald McDonald
House, Riner Volunteer Fire Department or Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
CLAIRE WANNAMAKER
FLOYD-Claire Wannamaker passed peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2003 at her home in Floyd.
She is survived by her children: Theresa Cook, Floyd, Jenny Meyers and her husband Mike, Raleigh, North Carolina,
Lois Wannamaker, Virginia Beach and David Wannamaker, Middletown, Ohio; granddaughters, Tanya Cook, Floyd,
Becky Bellinger, Virginia Beach, and Claire was known as "G.G." to her great-granddaughter Elaine. Special friend
Mario Amaro and all of the family and friends Claire had all over the world will miss her greatly. In lieu of flowers the
family request donations be made in her name to the Shriners Children's Hospital.
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MAYNARD E. ALDERMAN
GLENNS-Maynard E. Alderman, 77, formerly of Willis died Sunday, May 11, 2003.
He is survived by: his wife of 16 years, Myrna Alderman; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bruce Bowe;
Loretta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Pam Alderman, Ronald Dean and Cheryl Alderman, both of
Warsaw; three sisters, Gracie Bolt, Willis; Pauline Turner, Fieldale, Lorraine and Keith Goad, Dugspur; two
brothers and sister-in-law, Buel Alderman, Meadows of Dan, Delmar and Lois Alderman, Hillsville; ten
grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; several special friends; several nieces and nephews and a host of
dedicated employees.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 16 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville.
Reverend S.G. Bolt will officiate. Burial will be in C.B.Webb Cemetery in Floyd County. Military rites by Hillsville
V.F.W. Post 1115.
ELMO EARL DICKERSON
MARYLAND-Elmo Earl Dickerson, 81, died May 9, 2003 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata. He was a retired
lumberman. He was born on December 19, 1921 in Willis. He was the son of the late Early Waite Dickerson and the
late Bertha Dickerson of Willis.
He is survived by his son, Richard E. Dickerson and his wife Terri of La Plata, Md.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren; one sister, Alice Quesenberry and her husband Clark of Dugspur. Mr. Dickerson has many brothersin-law
and sisters-in-law throughout the country.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Margaret Dickerson who died in
1995 and a son Duane Dexter Dickerson who died in 1999. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Lon
Dickerson, and four sisters, Rettie Weddle, Ida Vaughn, Oakie Bolt, and Hattie Wade.
He served as a member of the Air Force during World War II stationed in Grand Forks, ND, Lawrenceville, Il.,
Biloxi, MI, and in Italy as part of the 327th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron. Following his military
service he moved back to Willis to work on the family farm and in the timber business. Subsequently, he moved to
Southern Maryland where he has lived for the last 43 years. He was a skilled mechanic and after he retired, became
quite accomplished at woodworking. Mr. Dickerson was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Willis for 57 years.
Visitation will be Friday, May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-
McGrady Funeral Home, Inc., Hillsville.
Services will be held Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will take
place at the Dickerson Family Cemetery, Willis. Pastor Brian Childress will officiate. Memorial contributions may
be made to Dickerson Family Cemetery Fund, P.O. 2602 La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements are being handled by
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Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.
SCOTT ALLEN HYLTON
WILLIS-Scott Allen Hylton, 43, was killed in the line of duty Friday morning, May 9, 2003. He was a member of
the Christiansburg Police Department, Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM, The Virginia Army National Guard,
Floyd American Legion Post #127 and Topeco Church of the Brethren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Landon Allen Hylton, brother, Lyndon L. Hylton and his grandparents, Earnest
and Ruby Hubbard and Ferry and Odell Hylton.
He is survived by: his wife, Khris L. Hylton, Willis; daughter, Kayelin Darlene Hylton, Willis; sons, Justin Hylton,
Jonathan Hylton, Jordan Hylton, Willis; father and mother, Jack and Darlene Hylton, Willis; sister Trina Darlene
Hylton, Radford; father and mother-in-law, Gene and Linda Schwidde, Wytheville;
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Mike Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd Masonic Lodge
#329, AF & AM, Christiansburg Police Honor Guard and the Virginia Army National Guard Det. 1 Co. B 1st. Bn.
116 Infantry. 29th. Infantry Div. (Light). Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
GERARD KENNETH MARCHON
PILOT-Gerard Kenneth Marchon, 58, passed away Friday, May 9, 2003 at his home.
He is survived by: his wife, Camille Marchon, Pilot, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Marchon, Point Pleasant,
NY, Eric and Sidney Marchon, Copper Hill; two step-daughters and husbands, Tara and Adam Neitzey of Floyd,
Erin and Nathan May, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; two step-sons and wife, Kyle Marchon, Pilot, Doug and Melisa
Jeruzal, Laurel, Maryland; grandchildren, Alexander Joseph, Alyssa Marchon, Gavin Marchon, Thomas Marchon,
Brian Neitzey; brother, Victor K. Marchon, II , Dix Hill, New York; two sisters and husbands, Barbara and Howie
Erichsen, Belle Rose, New York, Patricia and Thomas Buhler, Ridgee, New York.
A memorial service was held Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Floyd Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with
David Battagelia officiating. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
HARLIE LEWIS MARTIN
CHECK-Harlie Lewis Martin, 70, passed away, May 8, 2003 at his home. He retired from the Virginia Department
of Transportation after 19 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenvar and Aldie Martin;
brother, Herman Martin.
He is survived by: his wife of 42 years: Betty Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bubba) and Vickie Martin;
daughter: Carol Martin and special friend Chuck Rector; grandson: Daniel Edwards; step granddaughter: Michelle
McGinnis and husband Jason; step great grandson, Michael Wayne McGinnis; 2 nieces, a nephew.
Funeral service was held Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Walker and
Mr. Rodney Collins officiating. Interment followed at Restvale Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled
arrangements.
WILMA HUFF MCDANIEL
FLOYD-Wilma Huff McDaniel, 89, passed away Friday, May 9, 2003. Survivors include: daughters and sons-inlaw,
Mary Etta McDaniel, Washington, DC, Trenda and Curtis Conner, Wilmington, DE, Peggie and Bill Fenwick,
Floyd, Ruth and Willie Reese, Elliston; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Jerrie McDaniel, Winston-Salem, North
Carolina; daughters-in-law, Ruth McDaniel, Lelia McDaniel; sister-in-law, Viola Huff; 10 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2003 at Little River Cemetery with William Fenwick
and Curtis McDaniel officiating. Donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd,
VA 24091.
Obituaries for week of May 22, 2003
FREEDA COMPTON ANGLIN
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WOOLWINE-Freeda Compton Anglin, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Blue Ridge Nursing Center,
Stuart.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Sandra Anglin, Woolwine; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Lorene and George Keith, Iva Ruth and Billy Brammer, Lois Thompson, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin
and Nelcie Comptom, Cecil and Marlene Compton, Floyd; grandsons, Dale Anglin and wife Laura, Handy, Chip
Anglin, Boones Mill, Wally Anglin, Woolwine.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Patricia Stover officiating. Interment will follow in the Woolwine United Methodist Church
Cemetery.
HAROLD BRUCE BELCHER
MARTINSVILLE-Harold Bruce Belcher, 67, died Monday, May 19, 2003 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and
Henry County. He was born in Floyd County on July 29, 1935 to the late Charlie E. "Barley" and Lydia Underwood
Belcher. He had served in Germany with the 3rd Division of the United States Army, and retired from United
Elastic Corporation with 34 years of service.
He is survived by: his wife of 40 years, Shirlien Boyd Belcher of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly
and Mark Woody of Martinsville; one grandson, Adam Hughes; one granddaughter, Jessica Gray; his mother-inlaw,
Clayton Boyd of Meadows of Dan; and a special companion, his dog, "Watch."
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Edward
Bowman, Elder Dennis Asbury and Reverend Robert Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial
Gardens with military rites by the Martinsville and Henry County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one
hour prior to the service on Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. If desired, memorials may be made to the
American Diabetes Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite #2, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 or to the American
Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058-5216.
MELVIN ROSS HOLLANDSWORTH
WILLIS-Melvin Ross Hollandsworth, 74, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003 at his home. He was an army
veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Hillsville V.F.W. Post #115 and a member of Indian Creek
Primitive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Early and Gerusha Hollandsworth, a sister, Gaye Buckner Wade and a
brother, Monroe Hollandsworth.
He is survived by: wife, Maxine S. Hollandsworth, Willis; son, Danny Ross Hollandsworth, Christiansburg;
daughters and son-in-law, Pamela and Michael Pettry, Christiansburg, Trish Hollandsworth, Lakeland, Florida;
granddaughter, Crystal Pettry, Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, Everette and Gloria Hollandsworth,
Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geneva and Bill Bryson, Christiansburg, Treva Cannaday, Willis, Sharlene
and Russell West, Poolesville, Maryland.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder
Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment was at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with military honors by
Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements.
HENRIETTA WEEKS STALEY
FLORIDA-Henrietta Weeks Staley, 93, of Dunedin, Florida died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at home under the care
of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Willis and came to Florida in 1949 from Fairmont, West
Virginia. She worked as a decorator for 25 years with Mather Furniture in Clearwater Florida. She was a member of
First Christian Church of Clearwater.
Survivors include: a son, Raymond, Dunedin, Florida; three children, Donald Staley, Clearwater, Florida, Connie
Staley Brown, Gulf Hammock, Florida, Joan Boland, Palm Harbor, Florida; and four great-grandchildren.
MARAGET POWELL SWEENEY
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FLOYD-Margaret Powell Sweeney, 96, passed away, May 18, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband
Major Lee Sweeney, Sr., three sons Thomas W. Sweeney, M. L. Sweeney, Jr., and Jack Sweeney, son-in-law James
H. Eanes.
She is survived by: four Sons: W. Bruce Sweeney of Floyd, Max E. Sweeney of Roanoke, W. Barry Sweeney of
Floyd, S. Douglas Sweeney of Roanoke; two daughters, Daphine Sowers of Floyd, Cindy Eanes of Ridgeway; three
daughters-in-law, Arlene Radford of Floyd, Phyllis Sweeney of Roanoke, Shirley Sweeney of Christiansburg; 23
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 27great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren; four special
caregivers, Jeah Huff, Shirley Sweeney, Sue Howell, Angela Huff.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend
Graham Mitchell and Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
HARVEY AARON VEST
COPPER HILL-Harvey Aaron Vest, 89, passed away, May 15, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Laura Hoback Vest; and daughter-in-law, Norma Gene Vest.
He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law: Shelven (Sonny) and Beulah Vest of Floyd; three grandchildren and
spouses, Annette and Mike Battle of Floyd, Darryl and Robin Vest of Copper Hill, John Vest of Copper Hill; three
great-grandchildren, Eric Janney of Floyd, Kimberly Battle of Floyd, Amanda Vest of Copper Hill. Funeral service
was held Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Pastor Dan
Walker and Rev. Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed in Stonewall Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home,
Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of May 29, 2003
CAVEL LEE BISHOP
WILLIS- Cavel Lee Bishop, 88, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was
born August 20, 1914. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Charles and Ida Dulaney Bishop; two brothers, Ray
and Junior Bishop; two sons-in-law, Roger Woolwine and Eldon Duncan.
He leaves behind a loving, caring wife Daisy H. Bishop. Other survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law,
Barbara B. Duncan, Willis, Gail B. and Lloyd Cole, Dublin, Brenda W. and Wayne Henegar, Alum Ridge; sons and
daughters-in-law, Donnie W. Bishop, Floyd, Danny and Pat Bishop, C. L. and Dreama Bishop, Christiansburg;
sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Junior Wiess, Pulaski; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren,
five step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Kenny Wurzburger and Reverend Justin Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Big Sand
Cemetery.
TROY LEE HOLLANDSWORTH
INDIAN VALLEY- Troy Lee Hollandsworth, 81, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 at Montgomery Regional
Hospital. He was born April 4, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mae Hollandsworth and
a brother, Kineth Hollansworth. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and brother. He retired from Radford
Army Ammunition Plant after 32 years of service. He was also a World War II veteran and a member of Hillsville
V.F.W. Post #1115.
Survivors include: a loving wife of 60 years, Mabel S. Hollandsworth, Indian Valley; son and daughter-in-law,
Roger Wayne and Darelene Hollandsworth, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Dennis Roop, Houston,
Texas, Judy and Phil Pope, West Lafayette, IN, Peggy and Wayne Duncan, Willis; granddaughters and husbands,
Katrina and Todd Wilson, Hiwassee, Tracey and Tim Slaughter, Floyd, Danelle and Bill Bradshaw, Roanoke;
grandsons, Greg Pope, Austin, Texas, Jason Pope, Indianapolis, IN, Travis Duncan, Orlando, Florida, Michael
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Hollandsworth, Harrisonburg, Brian Duncan, Willis; step-granddaughter, Chrys Pope, New Orleans, LA; brother
and sister-in-law, Bill and Muriel Hollandsworth, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and Carmon
Marshall, Radford; sister-in-law, Vera Hollandsworth, Willis.
Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder
Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery with military honors by
Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ERMAN LANE NAFF
CHECK-Erman Lane Naff, 88, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 at his home. He was retired from Radford
Army Ammunition Plant with 30 years of service. During his retirement years he enjoyed his hobby, working on
clocks.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hybunia Naff. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, William and
Connie Naff, Lebanan, Tennessee; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Boyce Thompson, Orlando, Florida;
grandchildren, Virginia Thompson, London, England; Caroline Thompson, Gainesville, Florida, Alicia Naff,
Lebanon, Tennessee.
Graveside service was held Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend
Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for week of June 5, 2003
NOAH ADISON AKERS
FLOYD- Noah Adison Akers, 67, passed away, May 30, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
He is survived by: wife of 45 years, Rosie Akers; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Timothy Farmer; three
grandchildren, Zachary Farmer, Tiffany Farmer, Desiree Farmer; five brothers and sisters, Robetene Clemons,
Russell Akers, Mary Akers, Henry Akers, Linda Duncan.
Graveside service was held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Sowers Cemetery, Floyd. Reverend Erma Lemons and Reverend
Dale Akers officiated. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
WILLIAM "BILL" LEMMIE BOOTHE
CHECK-William "Bill" Lemmie Boothe, 58, Check, passed away, May 27, 2003. He was a life long resident of
Floyd County. Mr. Boothe worked for G. J. Ingram & Son for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his
father, Lane Boothe; two sisters, Norma Gene Vest and Alice Jane Conner.
He is survived by: wife, Judy J. Boothe; son, Nelson Lane Boothe of Check; mother: Elzada Boothe of Floyd;
brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Vernice Boothe of Aurora, CO; brother-in-law and Spouse, Shelven A. "Sonny"
and Beulah Vest of Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Lane Speigner, Elder
W. T. Conner, and Pastor Dan Walker officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill.. Gardner
Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements.
CARL MARTIN HOLLANDSWORTH
CHRISTIANSBURG-Carl Martin Hollandsworth, 89, of Wheatland Court, passed away Monday, June 2, 2003.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Margaret Hollandsworth; his wife, Josie S. Hollandsworth
and a great grandson, Marcus Howell. He was a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie Howell, Big Sandy, Texas, Lucille and Joe Fuller, Eden, North
Carolina, Judy Hylton, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Nelligene Hollandsworth, Raleigh,
North Carolina, Jerry and Ramona Hollandsworth, Forest, Evans and Judy Hollandsworth, Parker City, IN; sister
and brother-in-law, Blanche and Fred Semones, Floyd; 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and one great-
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great-grandchild.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Hale
Terry and Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery in
Indian Valley.
SHIRLEY RODNEY PETERS
SHAWSVILLE-Shirley Rodney Peters, 49, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2003. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Katherine Garrison Peters, his father, Shirley A. Peters, and a brother, Terry Amos Peters.
He is survived by: one son, Chris Rodney Peters of Shawsville; one step-daughter, Michelle Greenway of Roanoke;
his mother, Maxine Peters of Check; four sisters and their husbands, Susan and Bill Pittman of Chesapeake,
Elizabeth and Steve Hodges of Check, Patsy and Grover Stump of Roanoke, Cindy and David Waldron of Check;
sister-in-law, Cheryl Peters of Check; brother-in-law, Sam Garrison of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with Mitchell Floyd officiating. Interment
was in Vest Cemetery.
IVA WADE QUESENBERRY
WILLIS-Iva Wade Quesenberry, 94, passed away Friday, May 30, 2003. She was the widow of Clayton
Quesenberry. She was a retired school teacher and a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include: brother, Ervin Wade, Lansing, MI; nephew and wife, Clinton and Loretta Wade, Smith Mountain
Lake; great-nephew, Michael Wade, Chesterfield; great-niece, Margrit Musselman, Salem.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
ETHEL MARIE SOWERS
WILLIS- Ethel Marie Sowers, 66, passed away on Friday morning, May 30, 2003 at the home of her friends, Ron
and Tina Schwarz, after a stubborn and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Asa and Annie Hylton Sowers, and her only sister, Elva Sowers.
She is survived by: Della and Parley Howell, Pulaski and many other friends and cousins; aunt, Nannie Wade,
Skyline Manor.
She was so happy with all the visitors she received during her recent hospitalization. She also received dedicated
and compassionate care from the staff of Carilion Hospice who were greatly appreciated not only for the excellent
care they provided to her but for the sincere effort they made to get to know her. She had such a strong sense of
honesty and integrity and never gave up fighting to make sure things were done right. She greatly valued her
independence. Ethel loved all of God's creatures, and took comfort in assurance that all her cats and both dogs will
continue to be well cared for by her good friends. Memorial contributions should be made to the Floyd County
Humane Society. Graveside service was held on Monday, June 2, at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Mike Varner officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled the arrangements.
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KEVIN CHARLES MILLER
PILOT- Kevin Charles Miller, 46, passed away June 4, 2003.
He is survived by: his wife, Susan Goff Miller; three daughters, Vicki and Patrick Griggs, Ripplemead, Melissa
Miller, Pilot, Bridget and Scott Prefater, Pilot; two grandchildren, Kesha and Jeremiah Griggs; his parents, Robert
C. and Nettie C. Miller, Pilot; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jimmy Smith, Riner.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with Ricky
Riddle officiating.
Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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WILLIAM (EARLY) STUMP
CHECK-William (Early) Stump, 88, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2003.
He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry with 34 years of service. He was a member of Good News Baptist
Church in Vinton. He is survived by: his wife, Minnie F. Stump of 66 years of marriage; one son, Earl D. and
Claudine C. Stump of Check; three grandchildren, Mary Anne Bain and Richard Flichum, David L. and Kimberly
Stump, Richard Stump; four great-grandchildren, Anthony Bain and his fiancee Beckey Gravley, Brandon T. Bain,
Garland J. Orange and Cayden B. Stump.
Funeral service was held Sunday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Irvin Sloan
and Pastor Dusty Etter officiating.
ZELMA DALTON (SUSIE) VIA
FLOYD-Zelma Dalton (Susie) Via, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Via, Sr. and one granddaughter, Susie Lee Via. She was a
charter member of Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: three sons and daughters-in-law, Theodore Jr. and Louise Via, George and Thelma Via, David
and Lois Via, Floyd; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lena and Sid Taylor, Richmond, Pearl and James Johnson,
Kernersville, North Carolina; twelve grandchildren, Gerald Via, Lisa Via King, Roanoke, Mark Via, Todd Via, Jack
Via, Kim Burchette, Sarah Via Browning, Floyd County, Deborah Truslow, Timothy Taylor, Richmond, Lori
Rowley, Michael Johnson, Theodore Johnson, Kernersville, North Carolina; one step-grandson, Tony Taylor,
Florida; 21 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Richard W. Thomas and Dr. Alton Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in Topeco Cemetery.
BEULAH AGEE WILSON
ROANOKE-Beulah Agee Wilson, 76, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003. She was preceded in death by her
parents, George and Abbie Agee and a sister, Verna Hartman.
She is survived by her husband, Emzo Wilson, three daughters, Joy and Bobby Radford, Roanoke, Barbara and
Thomas Hinkley, Christiansburg, Debbie Bell and Carl Waybright, both of Richmond; six grandchildren, David and
Rebecca Radford, Tim and Lisa Ratliff, Michael Hinkley, Robert and Teresa Radford, Jennifer Hinkley, Todd Bell;
eight great-grandchildren, Brandon Radford, Laura Wilson, Justin Radford, Amber Ratliff, Jessica Radford, Michael
Hinkley, Jr., Megan Ratliff, Robert Cecil Radford; five sisters, Doris and Alvin Conner, Roanoke, Vannie Sue and
Edgar Hale, Copper Hill, Gloria and Jess Bolen, Roanoke, Lucille Sink, Roanoke, Mary Deweese, Roanoke; one
brother, Ken and Ann Agee, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law, Gracie Wilson, Floyd, Evie
Wilson, Floyd, Emma Peters, Roanoke.
Funeral service was held Monday, June 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend
Dale Bowman and Reverend James Worline officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Wood Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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JOYCE FAYE CONNER
CHECK-Joyce Faye Conner Abbott, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at a Winston Salem Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Abbott and her parents, Early and Genova Hundley Conner. She is
survived by: three daughters, Cyndi and Kenneth Wood, Check, Carol and Barry Underwood, Riner, and Sarah
Abbott, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren, Jamie, Shayne, Suzzanne, Kimmie, Richie, Conner and Ally; one sister,
Carolyn King; two brothers, James and Carol Conner of Christiansburg, Jay and Diane Conner, Alum Ridge; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Roy Turpin and
Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment will be 2:00 p.m. in Mount Herman Baptist Church cemetery at
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Big Island. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home.
OCIE COX DULANEY
TROUTVILLE- Ocie Cox Dulaney, 94, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Friendship Manor. She was born October
10, 1908 in Indian Valley to the late Zachary and Eliza Reed Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, James
"Taft" Dulaney; daughter, Marjorie Bishop; two sisters, Pearl Reed and Rosie Clay.
She is survived by: her children, Hollie Dulaney, Melva Wright, Barbara Coble and her husband Allen, and Shirley
Layman; son-in-law, Frank Bishop; seven grandchildren, Jimmy and Barry Coble, Blair Bishop, Cynthia Pearce,
Scott and Mark Layman and Ernie Wright; three step-grandchildren, Nancy Long, Paula Setchel and Connie
Mowbray; seven great-grandchildren, Guy and Ryan Coble, Whitney Bishop, Cory and Ashlee Onek and Braden
and Marshall Wright; five sisters, Eulala Dickerson, Ilene Hylton, Clarice Smith, Dorcas Elaine and Lois Jean Cox.
Funeral service was held Saturday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Daleville. Interment was
at Mill Creek Cemetery in Botetourt County.
Donations may be made to Troutville Baptist Church Building Fund, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Downs Syndrome
Association of Roanoke or American Cancer Society.
LORRAINE WILSON SMITH
COPPER HILL-Lorraine Wilson Smith, 81, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 at home.
She is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Sherman Smith; two daughters, Suzanne and Buck Yeatts of Copper
Hill, Mary Smith of Midlothian; two sisters, Cuzza Perdue of Copper Hill and Aliene Deweese of Roanoke; brother,
Clifton Wilson of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David, Michael and Dawn Yeatts; three great-grandchildren,
Crystal, Jennifer and Chelsea Yeatts and a special niece, Sherrie King of Roanoke.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Dale
Bowman and Reverend Jim Worline officiating. Interment followed at Restvale Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of 6/29/03
T. ARNO BOWERS
passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center.
He was born in Floyd County, Va on March 27, 1917 to the late C. H. C. and Kitty Epperly Bowers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Harman Bowers as well as four brothers, Newell Bowers, Carl
Bowers, Doris Bowers, and Glenn Bowers; two sisters, Ethelene Richards, and Evelyn Lester.
He and his wife were partners in owning and operating the College Inn Restaurant in Downtown Blacksburg from
1946 to 1990.
He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 3rd Army at the Battle of the Bulge, a member of VFW Post 7854 in
Floyd County, as well as a member of the Topeco Church of the Brethren in Floyd.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and Jerry F. Deviney of Virginia Beach; a son, Richard Arno
Bowers of Blacksburg; a granddaughter, Erin Lee Deviney of Virginia Beach; two sisters-in-law, Glada Bowers,
Verena Bowers, both of Salem; and a loving family of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Topeco church of the Brethren with
Pastor Michael Varner officiating.
Interent will follow in the Topeco cemetery.
Friends may call anytime after 12:00 noon Thursday, and the family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday
evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg.
CHARLES WESLEY (C.W.) HARMAN
FLOYD-Charles Wesley (C.W.) Harman, 79, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003.
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He was an army veteran of World War II serving in the South Pacific with the First Calvary Division and was a
recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a charter member of the Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854.
He was a director of The Bank of Floyd, past director of Citizens Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and was formerly an
agent for Rockingham Mutual Insurance Company. He was the founder of C.W. Harman and Son Farm Store in
1960.
Surviving are: his wife, Margaret H. Harman, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Linda Harman,
Roanoke, Allen and Anne Harman, Floyd, Donnie and Susan Harman, Mount Airy, North Carolina; grandsons,
Brian Harman and wife Desirae, Willis, Matthew Harman, Roanoke, Kyndall Harman, Mount Airy, North Carolina;
granddaughter, Danielle Goins, Mount Airy, North Carolina; great-grandson, Chance Wesley Harman, Willis; sister
and brother-in-law, Claudine and Edmund Weddle, Floyd; brother-in-law, Archa Vaugh, Jr., Pulaski; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Lawrence Nuckolls and Reverend Mike Varner officiating.
Burial was in Topeco Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127.
JODY RAY MOLES
WILLIS-Jody Ray Moles, 24, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident.
Survivors include: his mother, Christine M. Bennett, Willis; father, Walter Ray Bolt, Willis; sisters, Melissa
Bennett, Willis, Cathy Young, Willis; brother, John Derrek Bolt, Willis; maternal grandmother, Elvia Moles, Willis;
paternal grandmother, Faye Bolt, Floyd.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Irma Lemons
officiating. Burial was in the Alderman Cemetery, Willis. Maberry Funeral Home handled arrangements.
WILTON M. RADFORD
COLLINSVILLE-Wilton McRae Radford, 90, died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 30, 1912, in Floyd, a son of the late Peter Bernard Radford and Lula Jane Sweeney Radford.
He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara R. Taylor; a sister, Marie Radford; and two grandchildren.
He was a retired truck driver and self-employed auto mechanic, and was a member of First Baptist Church of
Collinsville.
Surviving are his wife, Lois Maidon Radford of the home; one daughter, Shawn R. Quesenberry of Bassett; three
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Ora R. Huff of Floyd; and one brother, Garfield Radford of
Floyd.
The funeral was held Sunday, June 22, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Collinsville with Dr. Rob Edwards
officiating. Burial followed in Henry Memorial Park.
ALTON A. SHAVER
ROANOKE-Alton A. Shaver, 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2003. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Irvin B. and Annie V. Shaver, his sister and brother-in-law, Cammie and David McConnell, brother and
sister-in-law, Luther B. and Betty J. Shaver, and brothers-in-law, Lonza Smith and Ralph Spangler. Mr. Shaver was
a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was born October
17, 1934 in Copper Hill, Floyd County, Va. He served in the U.S. Army and was formerly employed by Roanoke
Ready-Mix and Mechanical Development Co. Inc. in Salem.
He is survived by his wife, Betty S. Shaver; sons, Vincent L. Shaver of Hardy, Kirk A. Shaver of Roanoke; daughter
and son-in-law, Jennifer S. and Barry O. Altice of Rocky Mount; two very special granddaughters, Jaime L. Seaman
and Amber N. Altice. He is also survived by sisters, Vera Smith of Roanoke, Elizabeth Wray of Arlington and Essie
Spangler of Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Malicia Shaver of Copper Hill; brother and sister-inlaw,
William and Shirley Shaver of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
June 24, 2003 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Jim Worline and Rev. Doug Jones officiating.
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Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 240113-0554, Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., SW, Suite
A, Roanoke, VA 24018 or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, 8838 Floyd Highway N, Copper Hill, VA 24079.
Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
MALINDA BERNICE WEST
FLOYD-Malinda Bernice West, 89, passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2003.
She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and William Midkiff of Woolwine; two sons and daughter-inlaw,
Roderick W. and Faye West of Christiansburg, Tyler Eugene West of Floyd; two grandchildren, Gina West,
Jason West, both of Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral
Home with Mr. Eli Yoder and Reverend Riley Ware officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad, Floyd County Fire Department or a charity of your choice.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
July 3, 2003
CHARLES DAVID BOYD
BASSETT-Charles David Boyd, 64, recently passed away. He was a United States Marine Corps. Veteran and a
retired truck driver from E.F. Nichols Trucking Company. He was the son of the late Charlie Green and Beulah
Ruth Boyd.
He is survived by: a niece, Wanda R. Rakes, Bassett; nephew, Johnny Radford, Bassett; great nieces, Virginia Mae
Moore, Lisa Ann Ingram, Bassett, Genevive Radford, April Radford, Ridgeway.
Graveside funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2003 in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad or Floyd County
Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements were by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
MAUDE W. DICKERSON
FLOYD-Maude W. Dickerson, 94, a long time resident of Floyd, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003 in Columbia,
Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband Elba H. Dickerson.
Through her Christian faith and her love for people, she was a joy and inspiration to those who knew her. She was
the oldest living member of Floyd Baptist church, and a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the
American Association of Retired Persons, and Beaver Creek Homemakers, and many other community
organizations.
She is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Harman and Marion Dickerson of Columbia, Missouri; two
grandchildren, Derek Dickerson of Burbank, California, and Donya Dickerson of Brooklyn, New York; two stepgrandsons,
two step-great-grandsons; one sister, Edith Webb of Floyd; sister-in-law, Rhoda Lancaster of
Martinsville; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003 at the Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend
Curtis Nester officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
HARRIET FELDMAN
FLOYD-Harriet Feldman, 88, passed peaceful from this life at 8:31 a.m. June 27, 2003 at New River Valley
Medical Center, Christiansburg. She was a resident of Skyline Manor Nursing home in Floyd where she had many
friends among the staff. Nora Harriet Berenbaum was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 4, 1915, lived for many
years on Long Island and 10 years in Blacksburg. She also spent time in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
She worked as a bookkeeper and delighted in gardening, cooking, sewing and reading. Harriet was known by all
who knew her for her honest and caring nature. Her life touched many people. She will be greatly missed and
always remembered by her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. As we remember her touch and
her face we are blessed.
Harriet was preceded in death by her father Max Berenbaum, her mother, Jeanette Brody, her husband, Nathan
Feldman, and her brother Edward Berenbaum.
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She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Marion Dickerson of Willis, Linda and Tom Kasmir
of Loch Sheldrake, New York; one son, Marc Feldman of California; four grandchildren, Bronwen Cox, Jeremy
Cox, Shawn Cox, and Matthew Kasmir; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Harold and Florence Brody and Pearl
Berenbaum; two sisters, Pearl Cogliandro and Betty Cilento; many loving nieces and nephews and special friends
including William and Molly Cox, Ashley Collins, Loretta Lester, and Charles Croft.
A graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Temple Emmanuel Cemetery in Roanoke. Gardner
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
V. ARWIN GOAD
STUART-V. Arwin Goad, 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the Training Center of Central
Virginia in Lynchburg.
He was born in Floyd County on May 10, 1933 to the late Earlie and Kayoulah Marshall Goad. He had spent 12
years at the Patrick County Developmental Center and 14 years at the Training Center of Central Virginia.
He is survived by: four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Lawless, Mrs. Shelby Lawless, both of Stuart, Mrs. Anna Mae Reed
of Floyd, and Mrs. Carolyn Hogan of Roanoke; four brothers, Brainard Goad of Henry, Clyde "Barefoot" Goad of
Collinsville, Bobby Goad of Roanoke, and Ervin Goad of Stuart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service
was held on Wednesday, July 12, at 1:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Reverend Cecil Simmons and
Reverend David Riffe officiating. Burial followed in Henry Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Patrick
County Developmental Center, Stuart, Virginia 24171.
BEATICE DUNCAN QUESENBERRY
CHILDRESS-Beatrice Duncan Quesenberry, 71, passed away, June 27, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center
from complications of heart surgery.
She is survived by: her husband, Estle Ray Quesenberry of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Barbie and Billy
Sanders of White Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Joan Quesenberry, Indian Valley; six grandchildren,
Susan, Amy, Kim, Scotty, Randy, Todd; eight great-grandchildren: Shea, Haley, Mitchell, Laken, Kayla, Megan,
Shane, Jessica; five sisters, Evelyn, Arlene, Norma, Pearl, Edith.
Graveside service was held Sunday, June 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Big Sand Cemetery with Reverend Justin Quesenberry
officiating. Donations may be made to Floyd County Fire and Floyd County Rescue Squad. The family would like
to give thanks to Reverend Justin and Diane Quesenberry for being there in her time of need. Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JAMES ELBERT WEEKS
FLOYD-James Elbert Weeks, 67, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
in the arms of his loving family. He was born on November 11, 1935 to the late Julian and Minnie Weeks. He was
also preceded in death by his grandson Austin Hunter Johnston.
He worked at Floyd Tire Shop for 37 years, and was co-owner of Floyd Tire Center for 14 years.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 48 years, Ruth Weeks, Floyd; loving daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and
Jeff Reed, Floyd, Mitzi and Rusty Johnston, Hillsville, Monica and Greg Goad, Floyd; grandchildren, Jennifer
Bishop and husband Daniel, Matthew Reed, Skyler Goad, all of Floyd; step-grandson Joshua Stone, Laurel Fork;
great grandson Jesse Bishop, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Alberta Weeks, Pauline Repass, Peggy and Bobby
Howell, all of Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Janet Weeks, Beckley, West Virginia, Billy and
Annette Weeks, Willis, Johnny and Sue Weeks, Floyd; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Roy Turpin and Reverend Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
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July 10, 2003
WILLIAM JOSEPH "WJ" BOONE
WILLIS-William Joseph "WJ" Boone, 84, peacefully left this life for a better home the evening of Monday, July 7,
2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. A member of Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church, WJ was a decorated
World War II Veteran who returned home to work for the highway department before becoming a full-time farmer
in Willis.
He is survived by: his wife, Kate Hylton Boone, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, William Joseph "Joe" Boone Jr.
and wife Ann, Reidsville, North Carolina, Timothy "Tim" Scott Boone and wife Christi, Willis; grandchildren,
Wynn Jerel Boone, Reidsville, North Carolina, Deanna Boone Johnston and husband Jonathan, Martinsville,
Brittney Ashen Boone, Chelsey Breann Boone, Willis; special great-grandson, William "Will" Michael Johnston.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church, Willis,
with Elder Terry Wilson, Elder Edward Bowman and Elder Tim Witten officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge
Cemetery with graveside military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Maberry
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ALDINE HARRIS CRAIG
WILLIS-Aldine Harris Craig, 93, passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart. She
was a member of Conners View Primitive Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Liza Ellen Harris, two sisters, Arlie Conner and Odgen
Pickeral and a brother Murken Harris. Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Hope Harris,
Meadows of Dan; sister, Sybil Mize, Bassett; step-son, Lester Craig, Stuart; step-daughters, Doris Conner, Bassett,
Nelda Lovell, Woolwine, Avis Conner, Cummings, GA; 14 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; 11
step-great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder
Edward Bowman officiating.
FAURE EWERT HOLLINS
NORTH CAROLINA-Faure Ewert Hollins, 82, went home to be with his Savior Wednesday, July 2, 2003 after a
brief illness. Funeral service was held on Sunday, July 6, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Lawndale Baptist Church. Interment
followed in Lakeview Memorial Park.
Mr. Hollins was a graduate of Mars Hill College. He served in World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1950.
He worked for Burlington Industries as a planning manager for 35 years. After retirement, he worked for
Greensboro Day School for 15 years. He loved the children that rode his bus and loved all of those he had the joy
and privilege of working with at the school. Mr. Hollins loved the church and all those he served with, both the
ministers and the church families at the old Asheboro Street Baptist Church and the Lawndale Baptist Church,
where he was a member at his passing. The family gratefully thanks Dr. Shen and his associates and the medical
staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Hospice of Greensboro for their kind and compassionate care.
He is survived by: his wife, Virginia B. Hollins; daughters, Virginia Anne Phillips and husband, Reverend N. Ray
Phillips, Kathy Gregersen and husband, Dr. Jerry Gregersen; granddaughers, Whiteny Morgan Phillips and Ashley
Chandler Phillips; brothers, Astor Hollins and wife, Evelyn of Goodview, Orel Hollins and wife, Ruby, of
Hillsborough, North Carolina; sisters, Malicia Shaver and husband, Clifford of Copper Hill, Elta Wilson and
husband, Wayne, also of Copper Hill; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Lawndale
Baptist Church Building Fund, 3505 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, North Carolina 27408 and Hospice and Palliative
Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405.
THELMA MATHERLY QUESENBERRY
WILLIS-Thelma Matherly Quesenberry, 92, passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. She
is preceded in death by her husband Rollie Quesenberry and a son, Russell Quesenberry.
She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Elrica and Carl Marshall of Willis; three sisters and brother-in-law,
Bernice Matherly of Christiansburg, Opal Jones of Christiansburg, Ruby and Sammy Phillips of Willis; brother and
sister-in-law, Vernon and Margaret Matherly of Willis; daughter-in-law, Opal Quesenberry of Willis; grandchildren
and spouses, Rhonda and Jerell Myers of Willis, Dreama and Tim Tolbert of Willis, Dr. Katrena and Nathan Floyd
of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Andrea Tolbert of Blacksburg, Aimee Tolbert of Willis and Ashley Myers
of Willis.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in
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Hillsville. Reverend Harvey Carrico and Reverend Junior Underwood officiated. Burial was in Quesenberry Family
Cemetery.
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MICHAEL "MIKE" STEVIN CARR
BENT MOUNTAIN-Michael "Mike" Stevin Carr, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003.
He is survived by: his son, Isaiah Stevin Carr of Salem; his mother, Iris Nichols Carr of Copper Hill; a special lady,
Cindy Beckner of Bent Mountain; two brothers and sister-in-law, Jesse and Christine Carr and Troy Carr, all of
Copper Hill and two nieces, Tara and Alanna Carr.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Wood
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
HAROLD LEE JOHNSON
NEWPORT NEWS-Harold Lee Johnson, 87, died Saturday, July 12, 2003. He was a native of Newport News.
He retired from NASA as a mechanical engineer. He was a member of Hidenwood Presbyterian Church. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Willson Johnson.
Survivors include: a son, Lee Johnson and his wife, Sally, of Floyd; a brother, Bobby Johnson and his wife, Anne of
Newport News; granddaughter, Priscilla Johnson of Shreveport, LA; nephew, Gary Johnson and his wife,
Georgianne of Newport News.
A memorial service was conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church Chapel by
Reverend Augusta B. Vanderbilt. Burial was in Floyd.
GAYNELL QUESENBERRY HUFF
CHRISTIANSBURG-Gaynell Quesenberry Huff, 87, formerly of Indian Valley died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at New
River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Edgar L. and Sarah Gardner Quesenberry;
husband, Curby Lee Huff; son, Paul Huff; brothers, Guy Quesenberry, Willis Quesenberry and Blaine Quesenberry.
She was a charter member of Indian Valley Church of God.
Survivors include: four sons and daughters-in-law, Jordon and Beatrice Huff, Hillsville, Joyce and Jean Huff, Indian
Valley, James and Pat Huff, Christiansburg, Silas and Diane Huff, Floyd; four daughters and sons-in-law, Janie and
Gerald Stevers, Pembroke, Shirley and Wendell Sutphin, Willis, Carolyn and Bob Rue, Christiansburg, May and Sal
Choudhury, Blacksburg; two brothers, Ray Quesenberry, Frederick, Maryland, Seldon Quesenberry, Willis; one
sister, Dovie Verkler, Los Angles, California; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven step-greatgrandchildren
and one step-great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Indian Valley Church of God with Reverend
Kenneth Poston, Reverend James Walker and Reverend Jerry Shepherd officiating. Burial was in Captain George
Quesenberry Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Indian Valley Rescue Squad or Floyd County Christmas for
Children. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MADELINE HALE SINK
OHIO-Madeline Hale Sink, 84, of Fairborn, Ohio, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Fox Run where she made her
home. She was born in Floyd County on January 10, 1919, a daughter of Caleb E. and Clara Board Hale. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Hugh Sink in 1978; her parents; her brothers, Lynwood and Reginald
Hale; and her sister, Lucille Dowdy.
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Surviving are: sons, Randall Sink and wife, Susan of Montvale, Michael (Mike) Sink and wife, Sueann of New
Carlisle, Ohio, Patrick (Pat) Sink of Cleveland, Ohio, Benjamin (Benjie) Sink and wife, Cathy of Medway, Ohio; ten
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Bessie H. Board of Check; and numerous other relatives and friends
at Fox Run.
A graveside service will be held in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. Oakey's
Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements.
ROSETTA L. UNDERWOOD
ROANOKE-Rosetta L. Underwood, 71, went on to her heavenly Father, Tuesday, July 8, 2003. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Manley V. (Tom) Underwood; and one son, Dale E. Underwood.
Surviving are her sons, Ronald L. Underwood and wife, Betty of Copper Hill, David W. Underwood and wife,
Karen of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Steven Underwood, Allen Underwood and Brian Underwood; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Eveleen and Julian Rutrough of Copper Hill, Glenna Link of Bristol, Kathleen and Vaughn Ferris of
Roanoke; sister-in-law, Betty Conner of Roanoke.
Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel on Thursday, July 10, at noon with the Reverend J.D. Harmon
officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd.
Special thanks to Vaughn and Kathleen Ferris for always being there. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
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KENNETH WAYNE AUSTIN
FLOYD-Kenneth Wayne Austin, 41, passed away, July 20, 2003 at UVA Medical center.
A simple man that was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sports enthusiast. He enjoyed being with his family and
friends most. He was employed by Southern Air and Varney as a heating and air conditioning technician.
He is survived by: father and mother, Harry and JoAnna Austin of Floyd; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lewis and
Terri Austin of Salem, Larry and Loraine Austin of Roanoke; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Connie White of
Roanoke, Cathy and Keith Noell of Salem, Nelthia and Phil Barton of Floyd; fourteen nieces and nephews, Travis
White, Michelle Greer, Josh Noell, Ashley Austin, Crystal Austin, Evan Noell, Cassie Barton, Brandon Austin, Eric
Austin, Ann Marie Noell, Jane Barton, Amanda Barton, Cierra White and Angel Greer.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Agee
officiating. Interment followed in Vest Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements were handled by Gardner Funeral Home,
Floyd.
CECIL REUBEN COCKRAN
VINTON-Cecil Reuben Cockran, 64, after a very tough year-long battle with cancer, went to met his Lord on
Sunday, July 20, 2003.
He was dearly loved my many, and had a great Christian impact on those he met. He was a wonderful husband,
father and friend.
A graduate of Floyd High School and Virginia Tech, he was employed by Norfolk Southern Railway for 39 years,
35 of which were spent in the Computer Center, before retiring in 2001.
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He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Roanoke, and one of his greatest pleasures was helping out
around the church, doing whatever needed to be done, and working alongside his special friends, Buster Stacey and
Jahue Mundy.
He was predeceased by his parents, Tony and Claudie Cockram. He will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 39
years, Ruby Johnson Cockran, his sons, Mark Cockran, Lynchburg and Kevin Cockran, Salem; brother, Eugene
Cockran of Burbank, California.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at First Church of the Nazarene, Roanoke.
Officiating ministers were Reverend Earl Robertson, Reverend Richard Donahue and Reverend Murray Agee.
Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton
Chapel.
ELWOOD JEWELL PETERS
FLORIDA-Elwood Jewell Peters, 78, passed away peacefully at home on July 17.
He was born in Floyd County, a WWII Veteran who moved to Orlando in 1971 after he retired from 28 years of
dedicated service in the United States Army.
He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Romona; four children, Elwood, Alethea, Esther and Amber; three
stepchildren, Jack, Buddy and Linda; six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild; five
sisters, Doris Criner of St. Albans, West Virginia, Patricia Burdette and Julia Kelley of Charleston, West Virginia,
Corine Cole of Ben Salem, Pennsylvania and Lois Thornton of Titusville, Florida.
A memorial service was held Monday, July 21, at 10 a.m. at Fairchild Chapel, Lake Ivanhoe.
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CONLEY DEWEY HARMAN
VINTON-Conley Dewey Harman, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2003. He was born in Floyd
County on October 19, 1914 and graduated from National Business College prior to serving in the Air Force during
World War II. He was a Sergeant with the 8th Air Force Intelligence Station in Norwich, England for three years.
He was the manager at 7-up Bottling Company in Greensboro, North Carolina for over 30 years. He was also a
member of the Vinton Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, S.H. and Ellen Harman of Floyd.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Overstreet Harman; a brother, Edward Harman of
Christiansburg; two sisters, June Hylton of Floyd and Irene Lawson of Eden, North Carolina; numerous nieces and
nephews.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with the
Reverend Bill Booth and Reverend Bill Hungate officiating. Oakey's Vinton Chapel handled arrangements.
Donations may be made to the Jennifer Ellen Craft Scholarship Fund, c/o P.O. Box 481, Vinton, Virginia 24179.
EVELYN MINNICK SORRELL
CROZET-Evelyn Minnick Sorrell, 90, of Crozet, formerly of Floyd and Pulaski, died Sunday, June 22, 2003 at her
Crozet residence. She was born October 20, 1912 in Rockingham County. She was the daughter of the late George
L. and Sallie Tussing Minnick. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pulaski. As a
former resident of Pulaski for over fifty years, she devoted her life to caring for her family and later to the children
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of other families in the area. She led an exemplary life and all who knew her were blessed by her generous and
loving nature.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Eugene Glasgow Sorrell, who was a
mechanic in Pulaski County for the Virginia Department of Transportation. She was also preceded in death by three
sisters, Mary Miller, Ruth Fox, and Gertrude Sowers, and three brothers, Paul R. Minnick, Ralph Minnick, and Carl
Minnick.
She is survived by: one daughter, Evelyn Sorrell Hall of Crozet; two sons, Eugene G. Sorrell, Jr. of Ft. Myers,
Florida and Reverend Paul M. Sorrell of Chesterfield; three sisters, Margaret M. Lawson of Jacksonville, Florida,
Catherine M. Weeks of Floyd and Anna M. Sowers of Front Royal; brother, Miley Minnick of Ennis, Texas, as well
a six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was cremated and her graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at noon in Oakwood
Cemetery in Pulaski. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Hospice of the
Piedmont/Charlotte, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911.
Obituaries for week of August 14, 2003
HUGH VERNON BOWMAN
FLOYD-Hugh Vernon Bowman, 100, passed away in the New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in
death by his wife of 62 years, Eva Watkins Bowman.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Richard Moran of Floyd; a son and daughter-in-law,
Thomas E. and Ann Bowman of Oxen Mill, Maryland; three grandchildren, Bobby and Dale Moran of Floyd, Amy
Lee of Harrogate, England two great-grandchildren, Patrick Moran of Floyd, Heather Zaresky of Kailua, Hawaii;
three step-grandchildren, David Ashby of Apex, North Carolina, Mike Ashby of Oxen Hill, Maryland, Joanna
Melton of King George and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Leon
Wood and Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home,
Floyd, handled arrangements.
JACK WITTEN JONES
TAZEWELL-Jack Witten Jones, 68, died Saturday, August 9, 2003 at a Tazewell hospital following a lengthy
illness.
He was born in Tazewell, Virginia and was the son of the late G. Cleve and Nellie Sword Jones.
He was the former owner of Jones Chainsaw and Supply Company of Tazewell. He had resided in the Floyd County
and Tazewell County areas of Virginia most of his life.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, and one sister. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs.
Curtis (Debbie) Cline of Tazewell; one son, Mr. Stephen M. Jones of Roanoke; one brother, Jim Jones of Lebanon;
three grandchildren, Allison Cline, Nick Cline and Steve Jones.
A memorial service was conducted Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral home in
Tazewell with the Reverend John L. Gunter officiating. Interment will be private at a later date.
Donations may be made in memory of Mr. Jones to the American Cancer Society, 1808 Jefferson Street, Bluefield,
West Virginia 24701, 1-800-ACS-2345 or you may online to www.cancer.org. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in
Richlands handled arrangements.
PHYLLIS HETTYE MARTIN
HOPEWELL-Phyllis Hettye Martin, 90, formerly of Floyd County, passed away Friday, August 1, 2003.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Cicero and Ova McKinley, five brothers and six sisters, and her
husband, Joseph Harvery Martin.
Surviving are: one sister, Wilma Young of Pensacola, Florida; one son, Robert Harvery Martin of Camarillo,
California; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy M. and Michael Zevgolis of Hopewell, seven grandchildren,
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Robert Zevgolis, Karen Grant, Kim Shropshire, Tina Zevgolis, Robert K. Martin, Kristin Martin, and Keith Martin;
four great-grandchildren, Simek and Tristan Shropshire, Emma Grant and Katie Zevgolis.
Funeral service was conducted Friday, August 8 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend
Arnold Naff and Reverend Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment followed in Wilson's Cemetery.
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MRS. RAYMOND SECRIST
Mrs. Dola Spangler Secrist, 64 of Shawsville died Monday at the Roanoke hospital. She was the wife of the late
Raymond G. Secrist.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Gordon Moses, Shawsville; Mrs. Herman Winter, New Castle; three
brothers, Wilburn (Bud) O. Spangler, Floyd; Frank J. Spangler, Roanoke; Jack Spangler Shawsville.
Funeral was Thursday at Oakey's Chapel with burial in Sherwood
Obituaries for the week of August 21, 2003
August 21, 2003
NEIL JACK CURTIS
FLOYD-Neil Jack Curtis, 84, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003 at his home. He was a veteran of WWII, serving
with the 82nd Airborne Division.
He is survived by: his son, Neil T. Curtis of Whitefish, Montana; granddaughter, Elizabeth Logic; sister. Blenda Curtis,
Connecticut.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, at the Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend
Richard Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Zion Lutheran Church cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
BEATRICE A. HOWERY
SALEM- Beatrice A. Howery, 82, formerly of Annandale and Floyd entered her everlasting home of peace and comfort on
Friday, August 15, 2003. She was recently preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert, and brother and sister-inlaw,
David and Christine Bower.
She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Rosie and Freeman Pratt, Salem; loving niece, Sharon Pratt, Salem;
loving nephew and his wife and children, Randy, Marie, Amber and Joshua Pratt, Salem; several other nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, August 18, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Arnold Naff and
Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.
GILES MOYER LOVINS
FLOYD-Giles Moyer Lovins, 90, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003 at his home.
He was a member of Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F. for sixty-four years and attended Falling Branch United Methodist
Church. He was a retired employee of Maberry Funeral Home. He was the son of the late Henry and Jospehine Slaughter
Lovins. Also proceeded in death by his wife, Thelma Huff Lovins, two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Lawrence Nuckols officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside rites by Floyd Lodge #202,
I.O.O.F.
Obituaries for the week of September 4, 2003
September 4, 2003
GLADYS NESTER AGEE
FLOYD-Gladys Nester Agee, 79, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Friday, August 29, 2003 at home.
Born in Berwyn, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late John C. and Ethel Ratliff Nester, formerly of Floyd.
She was a graduate of Radford College and a dedicated teacher in Floyd County for many years. She is survived by: her
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loving husband of 56 years, Lester Agee. In addition she leaves: one son and daughter-in-law, Barry and LeighAnn Agee
of Greenville, South Carolina; four daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Agee and Michael Maslaney of Floyd, Margaret and
Lynn Long of Hickory, North Carolina, Janet and Leon Moran of Christiansburg, and Lisa and Alan Belcher of Ararat,
North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Aerea and Graham Long, Emily and Ashton Moran, and Malory, Isaac and Brenna
Belcher; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Debra Nester of Lakeland, Florida; brother, Robert Nester of Moorehead
City, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Mary Nester of Huntington, West Virginia, and Patricia Nester of Abingdon and
many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Howard and Dale Nester.
A grave side service was conducted by Reverend Roy Turpin at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, on Sunday, August 31, at
3:00 p.m.
Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Floyd
Baptist Church.
CLARICE CAROLINE ROBINSON ENOCH
FLOYD-Clarice R. Enoch, 85, was called to her eternal home on August 27, 2003. She was born September 1, 1917 in
Oakdale, West Virginia, the first child and only daughter to the late Inez Pearl Garrett Robinson and Delbert Earl
Robinson. She had one brother, Gail W. Robinson, who is deceased. She is survived by her husband, friend and
companion of 63 years, Ellis L. Enoch.
Mrs. Enoch has one daughter, Leta, and a son-in-law, Glenn Thomas, who live in Charlottesville. She has a grandson,
Stephen, of Charlottesville and a granddaughter, Ella, of Richmond.
After graduating from Shinnston High School, Shinnston, West Virginia in 1936, she attended Salem College, Salem,
West Virginia, on an academic scholarship where she earned a Standard Normal Degree in 1938. After teaching
elementary school for 10 years, she returned to Salem College in 1953 and earned her B.S. in Elementary Education.
In 1959 she came to Floyd Elementary School where she taught until illness forced her to resign in 1979. She touched the
lives of her many students during 20 years of teaching in Floyd.
She was an active member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Peoria, West Virginia and more recently a
member of the Floyd United Methodist Church. She was committed to her home, family, school and faith. Although her
activities were restricted the last few years due to a stroke in September of 1999, she never lost her sense of humor and
goodwill.
A devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a dedicated teacher, and a strong Christian, Clarice passed on with
great dignity. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her and love her.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2003 at the Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend
Richard Gregory and Mr. C.E. Mannon officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JAMES HARRY HUNGATE
FLOYD- James Harry Hungate, 86, passed away, August 31, 2003. He is survived by: two special cousins, Mary
Hungate of Floyd, Lou Poff of Floyd; many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
OLEAN LINK VEST
PILOT- Olean Link Vest, 72, went to be with the Lord,, August 28, 2003 at Riner. She was a special church worker and
neighbor of Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband William Breathard Vest, Jr., parents Ted and Ida Link,
brother Clinton Link and sister Lois Adkins, brothers-in-law Howard Lutz, Wilmer Poff, Raymond King, Otha Dean Vest
and Clinton Vest.
Survived by: three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Beulah Lutz; Susie Poff; Lucell and Edgar Linkous Jr., Eddie Adkins;
six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma J. Vest, Alvin and May Vest, Warren and Blondine Vest,
Catherine Vest, Dolly Vest, Evelyn King; many special nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral service was held at 2:00
p.m. Sunday August 31, 2003 at Gardner Funeral Home with Kathy Mitchem and Reverend Leon Alley officiating.
Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery
We would like to thank all the Doctors, Nurses and Caregivers.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
EARL YOPP
COPPER HILL-Earl Yopp, 83, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2003 at his home with his loving family present. He
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was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by a loving wife of 51 years, Ida Mae Yopp, a daughter, Dorthea
Cornelia Sloane, three grandsons, Billy Nelson Hale, Jr., James (Jimmy) Walter Yopp, Bobby Wayne Yopp, Sr.; six
brothers and sisters.
Surviving are: four daughters and sons-in-law, Marybelle and Willie Hale, Alice and Shirley Ferris, Florence and Petey
Hall, Louise and Darrell Guilliams; seven sons and daughters-in-law, James and Marie Yopp, Ralph and Joyce Yopp,
Junior and Charlotte Yopp, Wayne and Karen Yopp, Daniel and Diane Yopp, David and Donna Yopp, Gene and Brenda
Yopp; 36 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2003 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Yopp and
Reverend Paul Eldridge officating. Interment followed in the Yopp Family Cemetery at Callaway. The family
appreciates, Cammie, Stephanie and Regina for their loving care. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of 9/18/03
September 18, 2003
PERCY CLINTON LIGHT
ROANOKE-Percy Clinton Light, (Perc), 97, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2003. He was a longtime member
of Calvary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Jasper and Lillian Light, and was also preceded in death by his
sister, Deita Conner and his brothers, Jack Light, Paul Light, and Newton Light. He was also preceded in death by
his wife of fifty years, Pauline Mason "Polly" Light.
He is survived by: daughters, Susan Evans Light of Christiansburg, Jean Light Willis of St. Augustine, Florida and
Julia Light Jowers of Charleston, South Carolina; also a very special daughter, Vanessa Gayle Holman of
Christiansburg; 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, F. Day Light of Roanoke and William Moore
Light of Richmond. He will also be missed by his cats, "Maggie" and "Possum" and his special friends, Carolyn
Meredith and Mary Ellen Keller, both of Roanoke, John and Betty Wassom and family of Richmond.
He was retired from the N&W Railway and helped to organize and served with the Williamson Road Rescue Squad.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II after receiving training at Camp Pendleton, California. He was
attached to the 3rd Marines and served in the South Pacific. He was an avid outdoorsman and wrote many stories
and poems about all of his adventures. He was so loved by everyone that knew him for his amazing spirit and joy of
life. He made all of our lives so happy. He loved and will be missed by so many friends. A memorial service was
held at 2:30 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, September 17 with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Cave Springs Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 20181, Roanoke, Va 24018-0019.
Arrangements by handled by Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory.
ALISA MARIE RADFORD
FLOYD-Alisa Marie Radford, 45, passed away, September 14, 2003. She was preceded in death by a daughter
Rebecca Sink, and a brother Danny Radford.
She is survived by: daughter, Brandy Dulaney; parents, Leonard and Sadie Radford; brother and sister-in-law, Paul
and Debbie Radford; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Tom Price; grandparents, Swanson and Ethel Radford; one
nephew and several nieces. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m.Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev.
Leon Wood officiating.
Obituaries for the week of September 25, 2003
The Floyd Press
Monday, September 29, 2003
FANNIE BLANKENSHIP CONNER
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FLOYD-Fannie Blankenship Conner , 93, passed away, September 17, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home . Mrs.
Conner was preceded in death by her husband Fred Alton Conner, Sr, three sons Harold Wayne Conner, Giles
Howard Conner, and an infant son. Also one grandson Randy Coates.
She is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Alton Jr. and Janice Conner, R. Dean and June Conner;
three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jake Poff, Joyce and Jim Coates, Joan and Robert Wimmer; daughterin-law,
Faye Conner Wade; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law,
Garlin and Claudine Blankenship; sister, Rlee Houchins.
Funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at the Head of the River Primitive Baptist Church
with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggest that memorial
contributions be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
The family thanks the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the loving care and attention provided Mrs. Conner.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd handled arrangements.
MARY EDITH GOAD
FLOYD-Mary Edith Goad, 86, passed away Monday, September 22, 2003 at Our Lady of the Valley Nursing Center
in Roanoke. She was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church in Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Goad.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Jeweleen and Samuel Watterson, Gail and Jack Davis, Roanoke,
Velva Beasley, Arizona; six grandchildren, Allan Tolbert and wife Martha, Gary Tolbert, Kevin Davis and wife
Katie, Connie and husband Reed Lindemoen, Karen Hash and Pamela Beasley; six great-grandchildren, one greatgreat
grandson; one sister and three brothers.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, with Reverend
Mark Washington and Reverend Mike Steryous officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
FRANCES ELIZABETH HUFF LOVELL
PILOT-Frances Elizabeth Huff Lovell, 89, surrounded by her family was granted her wish and left her earthly home
to enter her heavenly home Saturday, September 20, 2003. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, John K. Lovell, a son, John C. Lovell and was the oldest and last living in a family of eight. She was a
long-time member of Camp Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Burley Easter, Pilot; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and
Sharon Lovell, Pilot; grandchildren, Sharon Cox, Roanoke, Kristen and Brandon Lovell, Pilot; great-grandchildren,
Nicholas and Hilary Cox, Roanoke.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment followed in Huffville Cemetery, Pilot.
CARLOS LESLEY MONTGOMERY
ELLISTON-Carlos Lesley Montgomery, 70, our loving brother passed away Monday, September 22, 2003 at New
River Valley Medical Center. He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflicts. He was preceded in death by two
sisters, Bessie Huff and Rosie Phillips.
Survivors include: brothers and sisters-in-law, Earnie and Gisela Montgomery, Columbia, South Carolina, Willie
and Rindy Montgomery, Island Creek, Maryland, Billy Montgomery, Roanoke, Dorsie and Reba Montgomery,
Indian Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ivory and Wesley Combs, Vinton, Sylvia and Hubert Turpin, Willis,
Lorene and Jasper Janney, Salem, Lucille and Ramsey Gallimore, Willis.
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Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend James Walker and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in Captain George
Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley.
IDA BEULAH QUESENBERRY QUESENBERRY PHILLIPS
FLORIDA-Ida Beulah Quesenberry Quesenberry Phillips, formerly of Indian Valley, passed away September 17,
2003, a her granddaughter's home in Bradenton, Florida.
She was born May 9, 1901 to the late Thomas and Mary Emma Quesenberry in Willis. She was preceded in death
by: her husbands, Oden Lee Quesenberry and Nathan Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Zelda Eris and Elvin W.
Wade, Jr.; grandson Eric Wyatt Wade; great grandson Ross E. Ford, Jr.; brothers Gordon, Earley, Kerry, and Clovis
Quesenberry; sisters, Ocie Q. Quesenberry and Lydia Q. Huff.
She is survived by: her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Ona Lea and Ross Ford, Bradenton, Florida; greatgranddaughter,
Amy Bowman Lee, Harrogate, England; great-grandson and great granddaughter-in-law, Bill and
Sharon Ford, Galax; great-grandson, SPC Eric Wade Ford, Fort Sill, OK; great-great-granddaughter, Caitlin Lee,
Harrogate, England; and great-great-grandsons, Jake Lee, Harrogate, England; Aaron Michael and Ryan Andrew
Ford of Bradenton, Florida. She is also survived by her sisters, Nannie Q. Reece, Manheim, Pennsylvania and Glyda
Q. Epperly, Willis, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service, to be announced at a later date, will be held in Indian Valley.
Obituaries for the week of October 2, 2003
The Floyd Press
Thursday, October 2, 2003
JAMES PAUL EPPERLY
ROANOKE-James Paul Epperly, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at his home. He was a veteran
of WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Howard Epperly, daughter, Malisa Epperly of Roanoke, and a step-daughter,
Michelle Dunbar of Roanoke.
Graveside funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at the Vest Cemetery with Johnny Howard
officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CHARLES EDGAR MARSHALL
INDIAN VALLEY-Charles Edgar Marshall, 78, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at Skyline Manor
Nursing Home. He was an army Veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by: a daughter Barbara Hylton; a son, Kenneth Ray Marshall; a sister, Ethel Quesenberry;
three half-sisters, Rosie Dalton, Artie Tickle and Eula Goad; two half-brothers, Harless Marshall and Cecil Marshall.
Survivors include: wife, Verna Marshall, Indian Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Edward and Sherry
Marshall, Columbia, MS; grandsons, Jason Marshall, Brandon Marshall, Hattiesburg, MS; brothers, Frank Marshall,
Inman, SC, Marvin Marshall, Roanoke, Glenn Marshall, Ashboro, NC; sister, June Durham, Blanch, NC; halfsisters,
Wavie Papi, Jerushia Compton; may special nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with
Reverend Allen Cherry and Reverend Elmond Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery with
military rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115.
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Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
IVA M. OHLER
MARYLAND-Iva Mae Ohler, 90, of Taneytown, Maryland, died Saturday, September 13, 2003 at Carroll County
General Hospital, Westminster.
She was born August 15, 1913 in Floyd County. She was the daughter of the late James Reed and Dailey Alley Reed
and the wife of Guy R. Ohler, who died in 1979.
She had worked at the Cambridge Rubber Company in Taneytown. She was a member of Tom's Creek United
Methodist Church, Emmitsburg.
Surviving are: sons, John G. Ohler and James F. Ohler; daughters and son-in-law, Dixie L. and John J. Stotsky, and
Carrie I. Ohler, all of Taneytown, Maryland; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-greatgranddaughter.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, five brothers and four sisters. She was the last sibling of her family.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, September17, at Skies Funeral Home, 136 East Baltimore Street, Taneytown,
with the Reverend Bill Warehime officiating.
Interment followed at Grace United Church of Christ Cemetery, Taneytown.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tom's Creek United Methodist Church, Tom's Creek Church Road,
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21757.
OPAL GLADYS QUESENBERRY
WILLIS-Opal Gladys Quesenberry, 95, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing
Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman William Quesenberry, her son, Buford Edward Quesenberry and
one great grandchild.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Hubert and Anita Quesenberry, Willis; daughter-in-law, Lillian
Quesenberry, Willis; grandchildren, Darel and Patty Quesenberry, Donna and Eddie Hall, Garrett and Aileen
Quesenberry, Jerry and Peggy Quesenberry, Randy Quesenberry, Debbie Sutphin, Ricky Quesenberry, Andrew
Quesenberry; 11 great-grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren and one stepgreat-great
grandchild.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder
Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment was at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of October 9, 2003
The Floyd Press
Thursday, October 9, 2003
JOHN C. LEECH
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO -John C. Leech passed away peacefully Monday, September 29, 2003 at
Pikes Peak Hospice. A memorial service for family and friends was held Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at
Monument Community Presbyterian Church, 238 Third Street in Monument, Colorado. Dr. Leech will be buried in
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Arlington National Cemetery with honors on Thursday, October 16, at 3:00 p.m. He is a 1963 graduate of Penn State
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a Captain in the Air Force from 1963 to 1971.
He was a highly decorated pilot during the Vietnam Conflict receiving six distinguished Flying Crosses, two Silver
Stars, two Bronze Stars, three Air Force Outstanding Unit Accommodations, two Air Force Accommodations
among numerous others. Graduating second in his class from the Medial College of Virginia, School of Dentistry in
1976, he did his Pediatric Residency at the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital in 1979. He was on the faculty of MCV
from 1979 through 1982. He was in private practice in Virginia until 1986 when he and his wife Carol Marshall,
MD,DDS moved to Colorado Springs to start their practice, The Great Western Dental Escape. He is survived by his
wife of 17 years, Carol Marshall and 10 year old son, Nathaniel Leech. He was the son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Marshall of Floyd.
The family is requesting donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice or American Cancer Society in lieu of
flowers.
WILLIAM CURTIS YEAROUT
FLOYD-William Curtis Yearout, 75, passed away Monday, October 6, 2003 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem.
He was a navy veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd Moose
Lodge #2300.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tazwell and Nannie Yearout and his wife, Eula Mae Yearout.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Gwyneth Hope and William Moore, Christiansburg; sons and
daughters-in-law, Larry and Shelby Hobbs, Pikeville, North Carolina; Charles and Jane Davis, Pulaski, Roger and
Annette Davis, Pikesville, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew L. "Buz" and Inez Yearout, Floyd;
sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Pete Williams, Stafford; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy
Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post
#7854, American Legion Post #127 and Floyd Moose Lodge #2300.
Obituaries for the week of October 16, 2003
The Floyd Press
Thursday, October 16, 2003
NELLIE HOUCHINS CONNER
ROANOKE-Nellie Houchins Conner, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2003 at her home in Roanoke. She
was the widow of Elder Noel F. Conner and a retiree of Roanoke City Schools. She was born in Floyd County,
daughter of the late Walter G. and Sonora Houchins and was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Noel F.
Conner and a daughter, Dianne C. Mitchell.
She is survived by two daughters, Sonora J. Conner of Roanoke and Arlene Blevins and her husband Russell of
Goodview; two grandchildren, James N. and Donna Blevins of Roanoke and Anthony R. and Patricia Blevins of
Moneta; three great-grandchildren, James A. Blevins, Christian C. Blevins and Noah N. Blevins; brother, Jabe M.
and Arline Houchins of Christiansburg; sister, Virginia H. and Frank Fisher of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Rlee B.
Houchins of Roanoke and Lucy T. Houchins of California; many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews
and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, October 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Elder Carl Terry,
Elder Lane Carter and Elder Junior Conner officiating.
DONNA PHILLIPS HIGGS
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PEARISBURG-Donna Phillips Higgs, 47, went to be with her Lord, while surrounded by the love and support of
her family at home on Saturday, October 11, 2003. She was an active member of the Christiansburg Church of
Christ and she provided 10 years of friendly service to the Pearisburg community as owner of The Hardware Store.
She was preceded in death by her father, A. Kenneth Phillips, whom she loved dearly.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years Harold (Harry); her two sons, Travis and Bryan Higgs of Pearisburg,
who were her pride and joy; her mother, Irene Phillips of Riner; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Alva Phillips
of Riner; a brother Steve Phillips of Christiansburg; she is also survived by mother-in-law, Lilas Higgs Webb of
Floyd; three sisters-in-law and spouses, Betty and Gary Crawford of Salem, Maggie and Charles Sutphin of Floyd,
and Dian and Garad Williams of Canastota, NY; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Judy Carter and Dr. Paul and Pam Olson.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Christiansburg Church of Christ conducted by Mr. Dennis
Curd. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
The Higgs family was served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
GRACE VELMA BISHOP PHILLIPS
FLOYD-Grace Velma Bishop Phillips passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial
Hospital. She was born May 12, 1907 to James Thomas and Mary Caldwell Bishop, and was predeceased by her
husband, Gary Randolph Phillips, son, Alvin "Sonny: Phillips and three sisters and two brothers.
She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren, Topeco Homemakers Club, Floyd Rebekah Lodge #77, RSVP
and AARP.
She is survived by: daughters and son-in-law, Virginia Roberts, Richmond, Betty Ann and Clive Rice, Roanoke;
grandchildren, Paticia Langley, Buford, GA, Roselyn Waller, Chesterfield, Theresa Taylor, Dallas; Gusty Halach,
Richmond, Martha Ann Massey, Macon, GA, Y-N1 Danielle Rice, Topshan, ME, Richard Rice, Marysville, TN;
great-grandchildren, Sarah and Daniel Waller, VA, Sharon Files, GA, Katherine, Ashley and Jamie Marrey, GA,
Brianna and Jordon Rice, IN; nephews and wives, Bob and Betty Nester, Hugh and Katherine Nester, Floyd,
William Hylton, Blacksburg, George and Nadine Bishop, Carlisle, MA, Oakey and Wilma Bishop, Edsel Bishop,
Christiansburg.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Mike Varner, Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls and Elder Thomas Mann officiating. Interment will follow in
Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd Rebekah Lodge #77.
IRENE W. TALLEY
FLOYD-Irene W. Talley, 87, passed away Monday, October 13, 2003. A native of Montgomery County, she was a
resident of Floyd for 61 years. She was a member of Floyd United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women,
and charter member of Floyd Rebekah Lodge.
She was predeceased by her husband, E.M. Talley, Sr.; brother, Ralph Whitlock; sister, Hortense Scott; and her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Whitlock, Sr.
She is survived by: her sons and daughters-in-law, E.M. Talley, Jr. and wife, Hazel of Daleville, William (Bill)
Talley and wife, Judy of Rocky Mount, Paul M. Talley and wife, Kristen of Christiansburg. She is also survived by
her brothers and sister-in-law, Harry Whitlock, Sidney Whitlock, H.B. Whitlock, Jr. and wife, Dottie; sisters and
brother-in-law, Lucille W. Jones, Helen W. Funnell, Jewel Whitlock, Josephine W. Prentice and husband Bill; five
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grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Myrla Biscoe and
Dolly Whitlock.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend
Gregory officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Christiansburg.
Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
NATHAN SAMUEL TANNENBAUM
PILOT-Nathan Samuel Tannenbaum, 55, passed away October 13, 2003 at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
He is survived by: wife, Sherry Lell Tannenbaum of Pilot; two daughters, Naomi S. Tannenbaum of Pilot and
Amber Tannenbaum of Tennessee; grandson, Tanek I. Tannenbaum of Pilot; two sisters, Emma Hall of Scottsdale,
AZ, Sox O-Gara of Florida; brother, Jack Tannenbaum of Florida.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 15, 2003 at Wilson Cemetery with Rev. Barry Lell
officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
SWANSON RAY THOMAS
WOOLWINE-Swanson Ray Thomas, 73, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 at his home. He was born in Patrick
County on October 29, 1929 to the late Callie and Cora Ester Cockram Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by three brothers, Junior, Sparks and Lermon Thomas.
He is survived by: his wife, Mary Jerelane Foley Thomas of the home; two brothers, Ham Thomas of Elkton,
Maryland and Melvin Thomas of Richmond; three sisters, Sylvia Bone of Richmond, Amanda Morris of Collinsville
and Janet Craig of Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, October 11, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Reverend Jim Churchwell
officiating. Burial followed in Foley Family Cemetery.
CLARIS RADFORD TURNER
FLOYD-Claris Radford Turner, 82, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, October 11, 2003. She was born
March 27, 1921 to the late John and Hattie Radford.
She is survived by: her husband of 64 years, Sparrel Turner, a son and daughter-in-law, Tyler and Frankie Turner; a
daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Hebron Quesenberry, all of Floyd; four grandchildren, Lisa Thompson, Tammy
Williams, Renee Turner, and Tina Osborne, and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Turner of Floyd; two
sisters-in-law, Ora Nichols of Roanoke and Venice Barton of Bassett.
A special thanks to all the caregivers that took such loving care of her during the last five years, Ina Martin, Robyn
Vaughn, Renee Turner, Opal Keith and Joyce Howell.
Funeral service was held Monday, October 13, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Jimmy
Cannaday and Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Donations may
be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
WINNIE WADE TURNER
ROANOKE-Winnie Wade Turner passed away Thursday, October 9, 2003 in Manassas. Early in life, she came to
believe that Bible study and Christian education would improve the world. She received her education from Willis
High School and graduated from Viaud High School in Roanoke. She completed ten classes at the Roanoke Center
of the University of Richmond Off-Campus School of Christian Studies. She was instrumental in the university to
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offer a special class in Roanoke, called "Poetical and Wisdom Books of the Old Testaments," and she also recruited
members for that class. Dr. George M. Modlin, Past President of the University, came to Roanoke and presented her
certificate. She had a strong belief that God has an answer to all needs and problems and she shared this word with
others. As a child, she memorized long passages of scripture and as an adult she never forgot them. She loved
people, it was her greatest joy to be a blessing to others and see others grow in Grace. Her favorite scripture was
John 14:27. She served six years on the committee of the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association. She was a member of
the Garden City Baptist Church, where she taught the historical background of the Bible and also at Mount Pleasant
Baptist Church where she was a former member. She taught a Sunday School class at Garden City Baptist. She was
President of the WMU (Women's Missionary Union) at Garden City Baptist Church.
She was dedicated to her family, church, and community.
She was a daughter of Levi Berdine Wade and Julia Ann Cox Wade, who lived in Willis, and are buried in the
Greasy Creek Church Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Turner, Sr.; three brothers, Kerry, Verman, and Galen Wade;
three sisters, Reva W. Williams, Mae W. Dickerson, and Ima W. Wade.
Surviving are: three sons and daughters-in-law, H.F. Jr. and Becky Tuner of Port Orange, Florida, Wade T. and
Bonnie Turner of Manassas, Dean R. Turner of Roanoke; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a
special caregiver, Virginia Nalls of Haymarket. Funeral service was held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Monday,
October 13, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend George Stevenson officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery,
Vinton.
Obituaries for the week of October 23, 2003
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
ALVIN FRANCIS AGEE
FLOYD-Alvin Francis Agee, 89 , a loving husband, father, and grandfather left this life for a better one, at his
home, October 17, 2003.
He was a veteran of WW II having served in the U. S. Army- 1522nd Air Transport Command, serving at Hickam
Field, Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas T. Agee and Lillie Vest Agee, five brothers,
Moyer, Everett, Forest, Clifford, and Morris Agee, three sisters Emma A. Costa, Rosa A. Bell, and Edna A. Epperly.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 57 years, Alberta H. Agee of Floyd; two daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy
and Randall Nolen of Floyd, Becky McBroom of Floyd; two grandchildren, Emily June McBroom and Michael
Agee McBroom; grandson by love, Samuel Stephens.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 19, at Gardner Funeral Home. Interment followed in
Williams Cemetery. Military rites were given by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion #127. The
family request donations be made to the Williams Cemetery Fund in his memory. Williams Cemetery Fund, 931
Starbuck Rd. Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home of Floyd handled arrangements.
CARL T. CAUSBY
FLOYD-Carl T. Causby passed away on July 6, 2003 and was cremated. He was born on February 9, 1924 in North
Carolina to the late Carl T. and Florence Kerr Causby. He was educated in the Atlanta, Georgia public schools. He
served for four years in World War II and graduated from Emory University in Atlanta. He lived in the Floyd area
for many years, where he worked as a real estate broker and an insurance underwriter. In addition to his parents he
was preceded in death this year by his brother, Francis R. Causby.
He is survived by: a sister, Mary Placido, Atlanta, Georgia; niece, Rosemary Placido Bryant, Atlanta, Georgia;
nephew, Marion Placido, Atlanta, Georgia; grand nieces, Meredith Bryant and Addie Placido, all of Atlanta,
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Georgia; nieces, Fran Placido McCarey, Rockville, Maryland; very special friend, Mrs. Sandra Curd and her family,
Rocky Mount.
All who wish to remember Carl T. Causby are invited to attend a memorial service to be held for him at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, October 25, at Wilson Cemetery, Check, with Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Arrangements for this
service are by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
KEVIN DOUGLAS CONNER
FLOYD-Kevin Douglas Conner, 19, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2003 as a result of an automobile accident.
Survivors include: mother, Carolyn Harman, Floyd; father and step-mother, Glenn and Susan Conner, Floyd;
brother, Jason Conner, Floyd; sisters, Kasie Conner and Joanie Conner, Floyd; maternal grandparents, William and
Earnestine Radford, Floyd; paternal grandmother, Milley Eva Conner, Floyd; great-grandparents, Elsie Radford,
Venedith Boyd, Floyd; step-grandparents, Larry and Beaulah Bishop, Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Leon Wood, Reverend Clyde Bishop and Reverend Wesley Conner officiating. Interment followed in the Conner
Cemetery.
SGT. MAJ. PETER M. DOBBINS, JR.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA-Sgt. Maj. Peter M. Dobbins, Jr., 78, passed away Friday, October 17, 2003 at Hospice
House.
He was a native of Roanoke, he moved to Tallahessee from Gainsville, Florida in 1982. He retired from the United
States Marine Corps in 1974, after 30 years of service to his country. He was a combat Marine veteran of World
War II and Viet Nam. During WWII, he served in the 23rd Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and saw heavy action
against the enemy in four major campaigns: Roi-Namur (Marshall Islands), Saipan, the first wave, Tinian and
ultimately Iwo Jima, one of the hardest fought battles in American military history. He served as Sergeant Major,
Third Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division in Viet Nam from 1967 thru 1968 and was awarded the Navy
Commendation Medal with Combat "V" in connection with operations against the Viet Cong. He was also awarded
the Presidential Unit Citatrion. Peacetime assignments included Okinawa and security for the United States
Embassy, Quito, Ecuador, as well as many other stateside assignments. General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., 24ath
Commandant of the Marine Corps, stated in a private letter to him, "You may be sure the Corps is proud of you and
your important contribution to the excellence of the Corps. And you can be proud that the Corps continues today the
very finest of all the world's fighting forces, a condition to which you made a major contribution." Following his
retirement from the Marine Corps, Pete began a second career as a Revenue Officer with the Internal Revenue
Service in Gainesville, Florida where he ultimately served as the Director's Representative for that office. He was an
active Mason serving as Worshipful Master of R.L. Schafffer Lodge #350. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a
member of the Scottish Rite. He retired from the IRS and moved to Tallahassee in 1982, where he began his third
career with the State of Florida, culminating his service with the Florida Geological Survey, where he was awarded
Employee of the Year in 1991. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon.
He also served as an officer in the Woodgate Neighborhood Association. Known for his sense of humor and keen
wit, he provided a positive contribution in all of his endeavors. While being known as a "Marine's Marine," he was
also valued for his gentleness toward and interest in other people. Following the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps,
SEMPTER FIDELIS, he lived a faithful life to the values he espoused.
He is survived by: his wife, Doris Barnett Dobbins, Tallahassee, Florida; two sons, Daniel W. Dobbins, Tallahassee,
Florida, Timothy D. Dobbins of Philadelphia and New York City; four grandchildren, Courtney A. Dobbins and
Rebecca A. Dobbins, both of Tallahassee, Florida and John A. Dobbins and Matthew W. Dobbins, both of
Philadelphia; four step-children, Norma Jean Marsh, Tommy Joe Barnett, Philip Barnett and Joel Barnett and the
mother of his children, Christine Dobbins of Gainesville, Florida.
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Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, at First Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Burial
will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full military. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Baptist
Childrens Home, 8415 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32317 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center
Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
RICHARD CLYDE HARMON
FLOYD-Richard Clyde Harmon, 56, passed away Monday, October 20, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He
was an employee of Intermet Foundry (Pipe Shop) of Radford. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard
Harmon, Sr.
Survivors include: his wife, Patsy J. Harmon, Floyd; daughter, Tasha Harmon, Floyd; mother, Vera H. Harmon,
Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willard "Billy" Jr. and Annie Harmon, Roger and Vaughnia Harmon, Tommy
and Bonita Harmon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Loretta and John Epperly, Floyd; Peggy and Earl Moles, Willis; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Leon Wood and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery.
BERTHA E. HUMPHREY
WILLIS-Bertha E. Humphrey, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2003. She was born
March 15, 1930 in Maryland, daughter of the late Charles and Mollie McGinnis Reynolds and was preceded in death
by a daughter, Debrah Zavala and her beloved husband, Samuel A. Humphrey. She really enjoyed NASCAR for
whom she worked for Richard Petty for 20 years of the Delaware Chapter Fan Club. She also enjoyed travel,
watching soaps, baseball, bull riding and playing cards and the slots in Atlantic City, NJ.
She is survived by: her sons, daughters and spouses, Paul W. Reynolds of Bear, DE, Frank H. and Anna Reynolds of
Bear, DE, Ray T. Johnson and Dana Rholetter of Elkton, MD, Cathy and Ellis Toller of Newark, DE, Vikki and
Joseph Scorziello of Willis; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was taken care of by her
granddaughter Roxanna Morales and son-in-law, Jimmie Christian and Joan Thomas at her home in Willis.
Funeral service was held Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the Shorts Creek Church of God with the
Reverend Wayne Burnett and the Reverend James Gholson officiating.
Interment followed in the Foster Falls Cemetery.
Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, handled arrangements.
MCCOY REGINALD KEITH, SR.
VIAN, OKLAHOMA-McCoy Reginald Keith, Sr., 71, formerly of Floyd County passed away Wednesday, October
15, 2003 in Vivan, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the son of the late Ray and Ethel
Boyd Keith.
Survivors include: daughter, Jane Crook, Ft. Smith, Arizona; sons, McCoy R. Keith, Jr., Denver, Colorado, James
Wayne Keith, Newport News, Michael Adam Keith, Suffolk, England; brothers, Larry Keith, Warner Robins,
Georgia, Wayne Keith, Patrick County, Gene Keith, North Carolina; sisters, Iris Boyd, Meadows of Dan; Peggy
Belcher, Ridgeway; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, at the Boyd Cemetery, Floyd County. Reverend Roy
Turpin officiated. Military services were by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JAMES E. MURRIE
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COPPER HILL-James E. Murrie, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 18, 2003. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lynn Yeary Murrie on March 15, 2003 and by his parents, Frank Ernest and
Blanche Dixon Murrie of Danville. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II in the 53rd Squadron. He
was a retired rural mail carrier at Bent Mountain and Copper Hill with 27 years of service. He was a member of
Lawrence Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his daughters, Frances Murrie, Debbie Finney; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Anna Caudill
Murrie; grandchildren, Neal Finney, Michelle Finney, Kelli Murrie, Allison Murrie; special family friend, Ivadell
Janney.
Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22 with Reverand A. Jester
officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County with military honors by V.F.W. Post 7854 and
the American Legion Post 127. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Lawrence Memorial United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 46, Bent Mountain, VA 24059. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
JUNE GARDNER SMITH
CHRISTIANSBURG-June Gardner Smith departed this earth for her heavenly home on October 19, 2003. She was
born on August 12, 1934 in Carroll County. A daughter of the late William and Cora Gardner, she was preceded in
death by a son, Hugh Douglas Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Julian Maurice Smith. She is also survived by her daughter and
son-in-law, Anna and Steven Millirons and her precious granddaughter (her pride and joy), Rachel Grayson
Millirons. In addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.
June was a member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and Park United Methodist Church. June enjoyed
her retirement years and in particular, she loved going to yard sales to find that special bargain.
Funeral service was held at 11 am Wednesday, October 22, at Park United Methodist Church, Christiansburg,
conducted by Pastor Ken Farrar with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Contributions be made to the
Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068. The Smith family is being served by
Horne Funeral & Cremation Services, Christiansburg.
CHARLES DENNIS WEST, IV
WILLIS-Charles Dennis West IV, 46, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2003 as a result of a homemade glider
accident.
Survivors include: his wife, Nanette Bly West, Willis; two sons, Matthew West and Thomas West, Willis; three
daughters, Hannah West, Sarah Francis West, Elizabeth West, all of Willis; parents, Denny and Fran West, Oak
Hill, West Virginia; two sisters, Shari Chinault, Peterstown, West Virginia and Ruthie Socher, Moneta.
A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, at the family plot in Willis.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for the week of October 30, 2003
The Floyd Press
Thursday, October 30, 2003
DOROTHY J. ALLEN
WIRTZ-Dorothy J. Allen, 59, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky
Mount. She is survived by: her husband, Woodrow Allen, Wirtz; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Mike
Hedge, Chesterfield, Kimberly and John Burke, Goodview, Kristian and Martin Carlisle, Wirtz, Lisa Allen and
Marion Gibson, Wirtz; one son, William Davidson, Roanoke; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren;
one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leon Lineberry, Roanoke; one brother, Kenneth Janney, Roanoke.
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Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Johnny
Earley officiating. Interment will be in Underwood Cemetery.
MANLEY R. "BOB" GOULET
ALEXANDRIA-Manley R. "Bob" Goulet, 58, passed away Saturday October 18, 2003. He was born in Chisholm,
Minnesota and grew up in Muhl, Minnesota. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Served twelve years
in the United States Air Force. Federal Government service and included time with Defence Intelligency Agency,
Defense Lagistics Agency and General Services Administration. Survivors include: wife, Blanche Sowers Goulet,
Alexandria; brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Kathy Goulet, Stevens Point, WI, Thomas and Kathy Goulet,
Cornell, WI; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marlene and Bruce Oradei, Sun Prairie, WI, Rosalyn and Ben Meidinger,
Phoenix, AZ; special cousin, Joseph Goulet and wife Sandra, Stafford; mother-in-law, Sue Sowers, Willis; twelve
nieces and nephews and several cousins. A Prayer service was held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, at Maberry
Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Nicholas Mammi officiating. Interment followed in the Willis Cemetery, Willis,
with military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127.
VINTON ROLLIE MARSHALL
WILLIS-Vinton Rollie Marshall, 93, passed away Friday, October 24, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Lawrence and Elizabeth Marshall, Floyd; four grandchildren, Dr.
Carol Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lawrence Marshall, Jr., Chicago, Illinois, Dean Marshall, Fieldale,
Wayne Marshall, Vinton; daughter-in-law, Bevin Marshall, Floyd; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with
Elder Kenneth Hopkins officiating. Interment was in the Marshall Family Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
RONNIE LEE MOLES
WILLIS-Ronnie Lee Moles, 50, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is
survived by: two sons, Samuel Lee Moles, Willis, Lenny Moles, Statesville, North Carolina; step-daughter, Heather
Marie Hundley, Rocky Mount; parents, Kermit and Emma Moles, Willis; brother, Dennis Moles, Willis; two sisters,
Diane Hundley, Hillsville, Rebecca Hylton, Willis; grandchildren, Joel Edward Moles, Austin Chandler Cooper;
step-grandson, Casey Munday. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, at the Harris
Cemetery with Reverend Clyde Bishop officiating. Maberry Funeral Home, Inc., Floyd, handled arrangements.
EDITH INEZ RAMPEY
FLOYD-Edith Inez Rampey, 78, passed away, October 26, 2003 at her home. Preceded in death by her husband
George Rampey and one daughter Linda Duncan She is survived by: brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Jackie
Aldridge of Denton, NC; sister: Jackie McAllister of Richmond; grandson and wife, Stephen and Angela Duncan of
Indian Valley; three granddaughters and husbands, Teresa and John Austin of Floyd, Gail and Bruce Wells of Floyd,
Karen and Vance Durrance of Winder, GA; ten great-grandchildren, Savanah R. Duncan, Daniel W. Duncan,
Matthew McPeak, Sierra I. Addison, Dakotta Harmon, Brett Greer, Tanner Greer, Neal Wells, Nathan Wells, Naomi
Wells; son-in-law, Fred Duncan. Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Gardner
Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Sutphin officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements
WILLIE OSCAR SHOWALTER
WOODLAWN-Willlie Oscar Showalter, 85, passed away Monday, October 27, 2003 in a Galax Nursing Home. He
was a retired Rural Mail Carrier and a World War II veteran of the Army Air Force. He is survived by: his wife,
Wilma P. Showalter, Woodlawn; son and daughter-in-law, Armen and Nanette Showalter, Indian Valley; two stepsons,
Eddie Montgomery, Darrell Montgomery, Galax; three step-daughters, Alice Montgomery, Myra Kirby,
Cheryl Davis, Galax; two grandchildren, Kira Showalter, Sarah Showalter, Indian Valley; 11 step-grandchildren and
13 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, at the Maberry Funeral
Home Chapel, Floyd, with Marvin Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Showalter Cemetery, Indian Valley,
with military honors by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Memorials may be made to the Showalter Cemetery Fund.
STEVEN LEWIS WALTERS
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BENT MOUNTAIN-Steven (Steve) Lewis Walters, 50, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2003. He was employed
by Walters construction Company. Surviving are: a son, Colby Walters; parents, Buster and Helen Walters, Bent
Mountain; brothers, Rodger Walters and friend, Sondra Wirtz of Salem, Kenneth Walters, Basil Walters and wife
Cheri, all of Bent Mountain; sisters, Libby Ober and husband, Bill, of Bent Mountain, Cheryl Pedigo of Floyd;
numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Terry Hale, Steven Powell and Lynn English. Service was held at
Oakey's South Chapel at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2. Pastor Kevin English officiated. Oakey's South Chapel
handled arrangements.
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BELVA IRENE GEORGE
FLOYD-Belva Irene George, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Benny Gallimore, Floyd, Angela and Charles Huff,
Willis; sisters, Nelderee Reynolds, Willis, Corinna Dougill, Independence; brothers, Allen Spence, Willis, Trenton
Spence, Ararat; grandchildren and spouses, Mark and Kathy Gallimore, John and Michelle Gallimore, Robin and
Tracy Thompson, Crystal and Dean Pratt, Bradley and Shannon Huff; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 31, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy
Turpin officiating. Interment was held in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Willis.
WILLIAM LONNIE (BOOKER) GRAHAM
SALEM-William Lonnie (Booker) Graham, 90, formerly of Floyd County passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003
in Richfield Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by: his parents, William Thomas and Nancy Jane Poff
Graham; brother, Archie Graham; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gertie Graham, Nettie Graham, Arietta G. and Gus
Wheeling, Elva G. and Robert Jones.
He is survived by: nieces and spouse, Ruby and Rossie Anders, Salem, Edna Linda Thomas, Christiansburg, Lorene
and Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; great nieces and nephews, Rossie, Charlotte and Cody Anders, Roanoke, Wendell,
Shannon, Scott, Seth, Makaela and Makenzie Anders, Salem, Jeffery D. Anders, Roanoke; several cousins.
Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, at Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, with Reverend Jerry
Yopp and Reverend Billy Shivley officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements. Special thanks
to his family, friends and neighbors in Roanoke, Salem, Floyd and Franklin Counties for being there in Mr.
Graham's time of need. Also the family would like to thank the staff of Richfield Nursing Center for their kind and
special care given to William.
EDITH COX LAUGHTER
VIRGINIA BEACH-Edith Cox Laughter passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 in a local hospital. She was born
in Floyd the eighth of nine children of the late Luke and Mary Ann Cox. Two sisters, Angie Myers of Virginia
Beach and Helen Richards of Salem survive. Edith graduated from the Radford College and taught school in
Winston Salem, North Carolina. She had been a resident of Virginia Beach for twenty years. Her father and her
brother Mayo Cox had a furniture store in part of the Brame Hotel on the corner of Main and Locust Street where
Hylton Real Estate is now located. Next to that her sister, Bill Cox Weeks, wife of Kyle Weeks, had a ready to wear
department store.
Her husband, Fred H. Laughter, survives her as do their three children and spouses. Ann Wright and her husband
Grover of Virginia Beach, Susan Rutz and her husband Don of Cornelius, North Carolina and Fred Laughter, Jr. and
his wife Barbara of Carisbad, California. Edith leaves eleven grandchildren, including Virginia Beach natives Laura
Habr and husband Kal, James Wood and wife Christy now living in Davidson, North Carolina, Hannon Wright
Wright, Corbin Wright and Laura Wright. Granddaughter Tristin Laughter lives in New York City; Sara, Vanessa,
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Austin, Blake and Spencer Laughter reside in Carisbad, California. There are five great-grandchildren. All cherish
memories of her sense of humor, unselfishness, humility, and wonderful food, her greatest attribute her heart, failed
her.
A memorial service was held at Baylake United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach on Saturday, November 1 at
10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad at 740 Virginia Beach Boulvard,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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ATTAWAY BOARD CONNER
COPPER HILL-Attaway Board Conner, 83, passed away Friday, November 7, 2003 at Skyline Manor Nursing
Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Conner; daughter, Nancy Shaver and a grandson Stephen Shaver.
Survivors include: sisters and brother-in-law, Evie Wilson, Check, Vennie and George (Harris) Peters, Floyd; sisterin-law,
Pauline Board, Check; son-in-law, Jerry Shaver, Copper Hill; grandchildren and spouses, Barry and Teresa
Shaver, Shawsville, Sherrie and Robert Janney, Floyd; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2003 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Reverend Horace Light Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Wilson Cemetery.
RUTH DUNCAN HYLTON
DUGSPUR-Ruth Duncan Hylton, 73, passed away Friday, November, 7, 2003 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Hylton.
Survivors include: special friend, Chester Marshall, Floyd; brothers and sisters-in-law Clinton "Pert" Duncan, Kirby
Cecil and Irene Duncan, David and Betty Duncan, Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Zeb Huff, Willis,
Barbara and Paul Martin, Floyd; nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Pastor
Joe Cox officiating. Interment followed in Cox Cemetery, Dugspur.
HARRIET BEATRICE GRAVELY WADE
SALEM-Harriet Beatrice Gravely Wade, formerly of Salem, died in a Fairfax hospital, Wednesday, July 9, 2003.
She was born in West Virginia, on May 15, 1917 to the late Keister and Roxie Barley Gravely. She was a member of
the Edgewood Christian Church. She is the widow of Galen Walter Wade, to whom she was married 60 years, when
he died September 4, 1999, in a Salem hospital.
She is survived by: daughter, Gloria Jevotte "Jackie" Wells, Sterling; granddaughter, Kelly Wells, Sterling;
grandson, Michael Wells and wife, Joy Wells, Greenwich, Connecticut; great-grandson, Bradley Wells, University
of Virginia, Charlottesville; sister, Geraldine Ruth G. Rose, Shawsville; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and
Robertine Gravely, Christiansburg; sister-in-law, Charlotte Ann Gravely, Salem, the widow of Richard Arnold
Gravely; Harriet's brother who since died, October 11, 2003.
Funeral service was conducted by Reverend Jerry Sheppard of Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church, at Lotz Salem
Chapel, on Saturday, July 12, 2003, with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
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Thursday, November 20, 2003
MARIE HUMPHREY
WEST VIRGINIA-Doris Marie Humphrey, 87, of Beckley, WV died Monday, November 17, 2003 at Easton,
Maryland.
Born September 3, 1916 in Floyd County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Stafford Dangerfield and Mary
(Aldredge) Dangerfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard W. Humphrey on June 19, 1978; and,
by her granddaughter, Kristin B. Humphrey on May 3, 1976.
She was a graduate of Pax High School, Morris Harvey College and received her Masters Degree from Marshall
University. She retired after 24 years teaching in the Marsh Fork District, Raleigh County to take care of her ailing
mother Mary Ellen Lively.
She is survived by a son, Bernard W. Humphrey, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Peggy K. Humphrey of St. Michaels, MD;
granddaughter, Kimberly B. Pyne and her husband Patrick Pyne of Medford Lakes, NJ; grandson, Brian D.
Humphrey of Arlington, VA; great grandson, P. Bryce Pyne; and, great granddaughter, Emma Alyse Pyne.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22 at 11:00am with visitation 10:00 – 11:00am at the Mt. Calvary
Southern Baptist Church, 1166 Dry Hill Road, Beckley, WV with the Rev. Bobby E. Price officiating. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Memorial offerings may be made to the Mt. Calvary Southern Baptist Church or to the National Reye’s Syndrome
Foundation, Bryan, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree
Funeral Home, Mount Hope, West Virginia.
IRVIN HUGH LEMONS
FLOYD-Irvin Hugh Lemons, 77, passed away Thursday November 13, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He was a Navy Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his former wife, Mary Sue Lemons; sons and daughter-in-law, Irvin C. Lemons, Robert and
Barbara Lemons, Kevin Lemons; daughters and son-in-law, Donna L. and Frank Sweeney, Kimberly L. Young,
Tamara Lemons, Tiffany F. Lemons; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Mary Ann Beaver, Harris and Lois
Lemons, June and Miyako Lemons, John and Joy Lemons; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Allen, Corrine and
Al Austin, Mayday and O.J. Gray, Clarice Lemons; adopted daughter, Deronda Bishop; sister-in-law, Ellenia
Lemons; special niece, Mary Via; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Willie Covington and Minister Deronda Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Big Oak Cemetery.
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JAMES EDWARD CONNER, SR.
COPPER HILL-James Edward (Ed) Conner, Sr., 84, departed this life and entered into eternal peace on Wednesday,
November 19, 2003. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and he was a member of VFW #1264. He was a
member of Pippin Hill Presbyterian Church in Callaway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ocie
Conner; two brothers, Robert Conner and Ray Thompson; and one sister, Rachel Underwood.He is survived by his
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loving and faithful wife of 64 1/2 years, Ruby Mills Conner; one daughter, Iva E. Turman and husband, Franklin D.
of Boones Mill; three sons, James E. (Jim) Conner, Jr. and wife, Linda of Riner, Bruce Conner and good friend,
Kathe of Copper Hill, Kenneth D. Conner and wife, Robin of Copper Hill; eleven grandchildren; seventeen greatgrandchildren;
two sister, Myrtle Poff and Violet Hamrick, both of Roanoke. Service was held at copper Hill Church
of the Brethren, at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21. The Reverend James Worline officiated. Interment followed in
the church cemetery. Military honors by VFW Post #1264. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements.
OPAL BUCKNER
WILLIS- Opal Buckner Garay, 82, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2003 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Willie Edward Buckner and Louis Garay.
Survivors are: sons and daughters-in-law, Troy Lee and Joanne Buckner, Cana; Sherman Willie and Brenda
Buckner, Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Underwood, Polly and Phillip Huff, Floyd; Madalene and Alfred
Cox, Willis; sisters, Kathleen Hicks, Bear, DE; Phyllis French, Abbs Valley, VA; Irene Phillips, Willis; brothers,
Cecil Philips, Fairborn, OH; Virgil D. Phillips, Fayetteville, NC; stepson, Buddy Garay, Albuquerque, NM; step
daughter, Lorene Polock, San Diego, CA; 16 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren, and 11
step great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23 at Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Clyde
Bishop and Rev. Sherman Buckner officiating. Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery.
DORIS MARIE HUMPHREY
WEST VIRGINIA-Doris Marie Humphrey, 87, died Monday, November 17, 2003 at Easton, Maryland.
She was born September 3, 1916 in Floyd County, she was the daughter of Stafford Dangerfield and Mary
(Aldredge) Dangerfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard W. Humphrey on June 19, 1978; and,
by her granddaughter, Kristin B. Humphrey on May 3, 1976.
She was a graduate of Pax High School, Morris Harvey College and received her Masters Degree from Marshall
University. She retired after 24 years teaching in the Marsh Fork District, Raleigh County to take care of her ailing
mother Mary Ellen Lively.
She is survived by a son, Bernard W. Humphrey, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Peggy K. Humphrey of St. Michaels, MD;
granddaughter, Kimberly B. Pyne and her husband Patrick Pyne of Medford Lakes, NJ; grandson, Brian D.
Humphrey of Arlington,; great grandson, P. Bryce Pyne; and, great granddaughter, Emma Alyse Pyne.
Funeral services was held Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 10:00 – 11:00am at the Mt. Calvary
Southern Baptist Church, 1166 Dry Hill Road, Beckley, WV with the Reverend Bobby E. Price officiating.
Interment followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Memorial offerings may be made to the Mt. Calvary Southern Baptist Church or to the National Reye’s Syndrome
Foundation, Bryan, Ohio.
IRIS ROMA HARMAN THOMPSON
FLOYD-Iris Roma Harman Thompson, 79, along with her husband of 62 years, Sherman Edward Thompson, went
to be with the Lord, November 18, 2003. She was a long time member of Floyd Baptist Church where she was
active in WMU and Sunday School. She was retired from Pannill Knitting Co. She spent many hours as a volunteer
at Angels in the Attic, her favorite charity.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Donny and Sandra Thompson, Roanoke, Roger Thompson,
Roanoke; two daughters and one son-in-law, Karen and Leonard Shelor, New London, North Carolina; Shelby
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LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina: five grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Robby Ash, Greensboro, North
Carolina; Donna and Charles Laurens, Virginia Beach, Lenny Shelor, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dwayne
Thompson, Floyd, and Justin LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina; four great grandchildren: Chelsea, Charlie and
Chandler Laurens, all of Virginia Beach; and Austin Ash of Greensboro, North Carolina; one brother and sistersin-law:
Jack and Margaret Harman, Moneta; four sisters and spouses: Rheba Huff, Floyd; Lily and Bob Keifer,
Westminister, Maryland, Frances and Richard Leidy, Westminister, Maryland and Peggy and Donald Brown,
Jackson, Tennessee, sister-in-law, Edna Harman, Floyd, and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Floyd Baptist Church with Dr. Alton
Griffin and Rev. Dan Agee officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to Floyd Baptist Church in her memory. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
SHERMAN EDWARD THOMPSON
FLOYD-Sherman Edward Thompson, 83,along with his wife of 62 years, Iris Roma Harman Thompson, went to be
with the Lord, November 18, 2003. He was a long time member of Floyd Baptist Church where he served as a
deacon for several years. He was retired from Floyd County School Bus Garage.
He is survived by: two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donny and Sandra Thompson, Roanoke, Roger Thompson,
Roanoke; two daughters and one son-in-law: Karen and Leonard Shelor, New London, North Carolina, Shelby
LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina; five grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Robby Ash, Greensboro, North
Carolina, Donna and Charles Laurens, Virginia Beach, Lenny Shelor, Charlotte, North Carolina, Dwayne
Thompson, Floyd, and Justin LaPrad, Raleigh, North Carolina: four great-grandchildren:
Chelsea, Charlie and Chandler Laurens, all of Virginia Beach, and Austin Ash of Greensboro, North Carolina; five
brothers and sisters-in-law, Arlie and Chlonetia Thompson, Floyd, Merlin and Livie Thompson, Floyd, Breeman
and Jane Thompson, Sevierville, Tennessee; Bain and Ruth Thompson, Floyd, Harold and Joan Thompson, Dublin;
one sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Tommy Cox, Eden, North Carolina and numerous nieces, nephews and
special friends.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Floyd Baptist Church with Dr. Alton
Griffin and Rev. Dan Agee officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to Floyd Baptist Church in his memory. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
GLADYS DICKERSON VEST
FLOYD- Gladys Dickerson Vest 75, went home to be with her lord on Sunday November 23,2003. Survivors
include: husband, L.C. Vest, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ray Turpin, Willis; son, Donnie Cromer,
Floyd; step daughters and spouses, Diann and Clinton Conner, Cindy and Danny Vest, Check; Carolyn and Sammy
Vest, Myrtle Beach, SC; sister and bother-in-law, Gaye and Irvin Sowers, Floyd; grandchildren and spouses, David
and Rhonda Turpin, Tammy and Mark Akers, Brian Turpin, Holly Cromer, Alan Cromer, Michael and Brenda Vest,
Hope, Amy, Ashley, and Danielle Vest; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Dale Bowman and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery.
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ESMA DUNCAN AKERS
FLOYD- Esma Duncan Akers, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2003. She was preceded in death by her
husband, James Eddie Akers, her parents, four brothers and one sister.
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She is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Esker Lee and Janie Akers, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and
Merrell Hedrick, Narrows; brother and sister-in-law, Roland Dean and Linda Sue Duncan, Floyd; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Lorraine and Loman Smith, Riner, Loretta and Sonny Miller, Riner; grandchildren, Joana Shelor,
Carolyn Akers, Glynda Woollums, Phillip Hedrick, Rebecca Hedrick Hartwell, Anthony Hedrick; six greatgrandchildren;
step grandchildren, Kala Webb, Clark Myers; four step great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment was in the Jacksonville Cemetery.
MARY ALMA JANNEY ALLEN
COPPER HILL- Mary Alma Janney Allen, 89, passed away at her home Tuesday, November 25, 2003. She was
born February 22, 1914 in Floyd County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Allen, grandson,
Jeffery Allen, and a great granddaughter, Aronda Frank.
Mrs. Allen retired from Halmode Apparel Co.
She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Ruth C. and Lindsay Collins of Copper Hill and Annie M. and
Robert Martin of Copper Hill, four sons, J.D. and Shirley Allen of Copper Hill, Wodrow Allen of of Wirtz, Alton L.
Allen of Copper Hill, and Dalton D. Allen of Copper Hill, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 6 great great
grandchildren, a special grandson, Gary W. Martin, a special friend, Mazel Walters, one sister, Dorothy Whitehead
of Copper Hill and a brother, Okie Janney of Roanoke.
Funeral services was held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, at Wood Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Moran
officiating, with interment in the Cannaday Cemetery.
CORA ELLEN COX
RADFORD- Cora Ellen Cox, 74, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2003.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Cox; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Bonnie Jean Cox, Radford,
Elwood and Sally Cox, Christiansburg, Jerry Lynn and Charlotte H. Cox, Dublin; 14 grandchildren; 22 great
grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lettie and Glen Dickerson, Radford,
Madeline and Guy Hogan, Madison Heights; sister-in-law, Esther Cox, Radford; brother-in-law, Russell
Quesenberry, Willis.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, November 29 at 11 a.m. at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder
Thomas C. Pegram, Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley.
GENEVA HOLLANDSWORTH BRYSON
Geneva Hollandsworth Bryson, 81, of Christiansburg, departed for her heavenly home the morning of Thursday,
November 27, 2003 at Montgomery General Regional Hospital in Blacksburg after a long illness. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Early and Gerusha Hollandsworth of Indian Valley, one sister, Gaye Buckner and
brother-in-law Marchie Buckner of Floyd, and two brothers, L. Monroe Hollandsworth of Leesburg, and Melvin
Hollandsworth of Indian Valley. She was the beloved wife of William "Doc Bill" Bryson of Christiansburg, for 47
wonderful years.
Also surviving are: two sisters and brothers-in-law, Treva and the late Warren Cannaday of Willis, Sharlene and
Russell West of Poolesville, MD, and one brother Everett and Gloria Hollandsworth of Salem; two sisters-in-law,
Maxine Hollandsworth, Indian Valley, and Patricia Hollandsworth, Leesburg; Bill's sister Iris Wiltshire and
husband William of Richmond; two Godsons, Brian and Jason Cody, both of Gaithersburg, MD. Geneva was truly
loved by many nieces and nephews. She was a devoted member of the Northfork Baptist Church for 47 years and
was employed by Imperial Reading (Blue Ridge) Overall Factory in Christiansburg, for 44 years. Funeral service
was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Fred Brugger, Rev.
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Olen Gardner with interment to following in the North Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest
memorials be made to the North Fork Baptist Church. The Bryson family was served by Horne Funeral and
Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
GEORGE PAUL RATLIFF
WEST VIRGINIA-George Paul Ratliff, 94, of Rt. 3 Box 351, Princeton, died Friday November 28,2003 in
Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born December 12,1908 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late Emmett
Francis and Ardella Coleman Ratliff. He was a retired construction worker. Mr. Ratliff was a member of the First
Church of God and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War 11 serving in the U.S. Army. Three
brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.
Survivors include: one sister, Louise Baldwin of Woodbridge; several nieces and nephews including Sue
Frankenfield of Princeton with whom he made his home.
Graveside service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, with Rev. David
Mark Frankenfield officiating. V.F.W. Post 7854 and American Legion Post #127 conducted military graveside
rites. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton handled arrangements.
MYRTLE GRACE QUESENBERRY
WILLIS- Myrtle Grace Quesenberry, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at the New River Valley
Medical Center.
She is survived by: three sisters and brothers-in laws, Opal Worrell, Christiansburg, Ugie and Joe Poffel, Baltimore,
MD, Sylvia and Claude Marshall, Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Harley and Vesta Quesenberry,
Woodlawn; four nieces, Debbie Ashcraft, Joan Hancock, Barbara Jean Quesenberry, Donna Winter; three nephews,
Allen Worrell, Wayne Worrell, Jim Poffel.
Funeral service was held November 28, at 11:00a.m. at Mitchell Chapel Holiness Church with Rev. Harvey Carico
officiating. Interment was held at Quesenberry Cemetery.
CHARLES WILLIAM TURMAN
FLOYD-Charles William Turman, 61, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Hazel Reece Turman.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Benton McAlexander, Meadows of Dan; sister and brotherin-law,
Janet and Paul Perdue, Front Royal; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Kathryn Turman, High Point,
North Carolina; half-sister, Martha Spears, Spotsylvania; step-mother, June Turman, Willis.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Norman Goad officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Cemetery, Willis.
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BUSTER BROWN AKERS
RINER-Buster Brown Akers, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at his home. He was an army Veteran
of the Vietnam Area.
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Survivors include: two sons and daughter-in-law, Roy Akers, Riner, Kenneth and Melissa Akers, Floyd; stepgrandchildren,
Zachary Boone, Floyd; special friend and caregiver, Starr Akers, Riner; uncle, Rollie Boothe,
Mooresville, North Carolina.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in White Rock Cemetery. Military service was provided by
Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and Floyd American Legion Post #127.
WILLIAM A. CONNER
SALEM-William A. Conner, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in the Veterans Medical Center. He
was an Army Veteran of World War II and served as a Military Policeman.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 56 years, Doris Conner, of Salem; two sons and their wives, Billy and Gracie
Conner of Salem, William (Willie) and Sarah Conner of Roanoke; four daughters and their husbands, Betty and
David Greene of Check, Mary and Kenneth Beckner of Boutetourt, Carolyn and Donald Atkins of Roanoke and
Linda and Jimmy Jefferson of Shawsville, 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Wimmer
of Roanoke and one brother, Garland Conner of Montgomery County.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 6 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend James
Worline, officiating. Graveside military rites was at Head of the River Church Cemetery by the Floyd VFW Post
#7854 and the American Legion Post #127. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Floyd Rescue Squad,
Floyd, VA 24091. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
NELSON LEE HALE
COPPER HILL-Nelson Lee Hale, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2003. Nelson served his country
during World War II in the US Army. He retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford. He was a
member of his local Ruritan Club and was an active and faithful member of the Floyd County Rescue Squad. He
was a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church and served his Lord Jesus Christ in his everyday walk of
life. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harvey and Mae Hopkins Hale; his stepmother, French
Cole Hale; brothers, Harman and Cody Hale; sisters, Elsie Bennington and Dorothy Hale.
He is survived by: his wife, Glada Sowers Hale; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dewey and Mary Ellen Hale, of
Roanoke, John and Karen Hale, of Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Danny Thompson, of Copper
Hill. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Friday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m. at Floyd Baptist Church in Floyd. Interment followed
in Restvale Cemetery. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Floyd County Rescue Squad at P.O. Box
257, Floyd, VA 24091. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
BERNICE HIGGS KONTKANEN
WILLIS-Bernice Higgs Kontkanen, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Kontkanen.
Survivors include: four sister, Essie Dalton, Arlington, Texas, Larmie Sowers, Willis, Tansy Lawson, Kodah,
Tennessee, Bonnie Skaggs, Colorado; four brothers, Estole Higgs, Wilis, Burlie Higgs, Mississippi, Delmer Higgs,
Hillsville, Sasord Higgs, Indian Valley; special friend and caregiver, Augustine Saunders, Willis.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Mr. Fred
Thomas officiating.
Interment followed in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley.
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RICHARD EARL STUMP
CHECK-Richard Earl Stump, 34, passed away Friday, Decemer 5, 2003.
He is survived by: his parents, Earl D. and Chaudine Stump of Check, his grandmother, Minnie Stump of Check,
one brother, David and Kimberly Stump of Harrisonburg, one sister, Mary Anne Bain of Check, his fiancee Shannon
Cox of Check; two step-daughters, Jennifer Cox and Hayleigh Cox and four nephews, Anthony Bain and his finacee
Becky Gravely, Brandon Bain, Garland Orange and Cayden Stump.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10 at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dusty
Etter officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of December 18, 2003
The Floyd Press
Thursday, December 18, 2003
J. W. HARRIS
ROANOKE-J.W. Harris, 74, formerly of Floyd passed away Monday, December 15, 2003 at his home. He was an
army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by Harris Cleaners in Floyd for over 50 years. He was preceded
in death by his father, Jerry E. Harris.
Survivors include: his wife, Celeste June Harris, Roanoke; mother, India Epperly Harris, Vinton; sister, Renva H.
Wilson, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Mabel Harris, Roanoke, Dillard and Estalene Harris,
Glen Burnie, Maryland; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Ralph Duncan and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Burial was held in Topeco Cemetery. Military
service was provided by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127.
CHARLOTTE OCIE MOLES HYLTON
TRINITY, NORTH CAROLINA- Charlotte Ocie Moles Hylton, 92, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2003
from High Point Regional Hospital. Before going to the hospital she had been a resident at True-Care in Archdale
since January 1998, before that, beside her daughter in Trinity since 1973.
On November 22, 1933 she married Edgar A. Hylton who preceded her in death on March 30, 1973, they both were
formerly from Willis. She was also preceded in death by her parents Mack and Addie Moles and brothers Okie,
Charles Thorton (Frosty), Glenn, Floyd (Sandy) Moles and one sister Gustava Sehen.
She is survived by: her only child, daughter Hilda "Jean" Hall and her husband Larry L. of Trinity, North Carolina;
two grandsons, Larry Wayne and Mark Lee Hall both of Trinity; three great grandchildren, Aaron Lee, Justin Lee,
and Rebecca Lynn. She is survived by one sister, Marcella Smith and husband Clarence of Martinsville; one brother,
Clinton Moles of Willis.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Lester Kennedy officiating. Interment followed in Buffalo Mountain Cemetery, Willis.
LOUIS THOMAS NOLEN
FLOYD-Louis Thomas Nolen, 88, passed away Friday, December 12, 2003. He made his home with Ed and Lucille
Nolen for 55 years. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed Nolen and Artis Nolen.
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He is survived by: his son, Lewis Glen Moles; special sister-in-law, Lucille Nolen; special "children," Curtis R.
Nolen, Kenneth E. Nolen, both of Floyd, Joyce N. Wyatt, Roanoke, Judy N. Hylton, Floyd; devoted buddy, Norman
Hylton, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law, Morris and Lena Nolen, Floyd; sister, Marie N. Rakes, Floyd; sister-in-law,
Fern T. Nolen, Floyd; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, December 15, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Leon
Wood and Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Adventa Hospice, 1645 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24156.
IVAH MAE QUESENBERRY PHILLIPS
MEADOWS OF DAN- Mrs. Ivah Mae Quesenberry Phillips, 82, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Wake Forest
University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born in West Virginia on September
21, 1921 to the late Waitman and Vergie Quesenberry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in
death by her husband, Mason Phillips; one brother, Frank Quesenberry, and one half-brother, Esmond Quesenberry.
She was a member of Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from Tultex Corporation.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Wakley and Connie Phillips of Willis, Cleston and
Joyce Phillips of Woolwine, and Roger and Shirley Phillips of Meadows of Dan; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, December 12, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mac Cassell and
Rev. J.C. Willard officiating. Burial was held in the Lewis Family Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to
the Patrick County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 245, Stuart, VA 24171, and earmarked for the Patrick Country
Dialysis Center.
ESTHER KREBS SCUDDER
FLOYD-Esther Krebs Scudder, 92, died Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. She
was born in Akron, Ohio on June 27, 1911 to the late Edmond and Ida Wiermann Krebs. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Quirk T. Scudder.
She is survived by: a son and daughter in law, Thurlowe and Vivian Scudder of Floyd; a grandson, Martin Scudder
and wife, Kim of Floyd; sister, Mary Stribley of Atlanta, GA; and brother, Bill Krebs of Akron, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Indian Children Charities of your choice. Memorial services will
be held at a later date. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
Obituaries for the week of December 25, 2003
The Floyd Press
Friday, December 26, 2003
PAULINE VEST BOARD
COPPER HILL-Pauline Vest Board, 71, departed this life, and entered her heavenly home after a long struggle with
Parkinson's Disease, December 20, 2003. She graduated from Check School and Radford University. For 36 years
she influenced the lives of many young people. She was known for her loving discipline and strong belief in a good
foundation in the three R's. She was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Board, and her mother and father Ethia Conner and Samuel Glen
Vest.
She is survived by: two sisters and their families, Glenna Vest (Norman) Sprinkle, her children and their families,
Gary Sprinkle and his wife Cate, children Drew and Paige, Gordon Sprinkle and his wife Jo Anne and children Seth
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and Kelly, Ronald Sprinkle and his wife Lynn and child Conner, Rick Sprinkle and his wife Lisa and children Travis
and Jenna, all of Troutville, and Sigrid Vest Seiler and husband Tom of Copper Hill, and Long Beach, MS and their
children Laura Seiler of Mobile, AL and Shawn Seiler of Flowery Branch, GA.; stepdaughter Dianah Parrish, her
husband Donnie and children David, Donnie, and Daniel all of Roanoke; special caregivers and friends, Carolyn and
Lynwood Wilson, Ester Janney, Lucy Tanner, Betty Mount Cassell, Liz Poff, Tina Evans, and Susan Burchett..
Funeral service was held at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, on Monday December 22, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend
Greg Mills and Reverend Bob Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Research, Att. Dr Swerdlow, Associate Professor, UVA Dept
of Neurology. PO Box 801438 Charlottesville, VA 22908 or Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Summer Bible School,
Children's Fund, Copper Hill, VA 24079.
VIRGIL THURMAN DEWEESE
COPPER HILL-Virgil Thurman DeWeese, 77, was called home on Saturday, December 20, 2003. He was born
April 12, 1926. He fought for his country in World War II. He retired from Seaboard Farms. He loved to fish and
taught his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren how to fish at his pond. A son, Steven Leon DeWeese,
precedes him in death.
Left to mourn his passing is: his loving wife of 56 years, Virginia Irene DeWeese, daughters and sons-in-law, Helen
and Jay Turner and Diane and Charlie Hunt; grandchildren, Lisa Williams and husband Randy, Steven Hunt and
Kimberly Hunt; great-grandchildren, Travis Williams and B.J. Hand; brothers, Layman and Mavis DeWeese, Hubert
and Ocelia DeWeese; sisters, Violet Craighead, Josephine and Bill Barksdale and Lois and Bryon Carr; several
nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery
with Reverend Greg Mills officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
A very special thank you to sister Violet Craighead for all the love and support throughout the years. Thank you to
Hospice Gentle Shepherd for their care.
HAROLD JACKSON (JACK) DONNELLY
WILLIS-Harold Jackson (Jack) Donnelly, 60, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003 at his home. He was a
Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a former Post Master of Willis Post Office.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Laretta Donnelly and a brother, Wayne Donnelly.
He is survived by: nephew, Michael W. Donnelly, Christiansburg; nieces, Sandra Johnson, Susan Board,
Christiansburg, Tracie Evans, Pearisburg, Wendy Vaughn, Floyd; sister-in-law, Zelwood Donnelly Weddle and
husband William; aunts, Kate Boone, Willis, Pauletta Dunn and husband Angus, Staunton; six great-nieces and four
great-nephews; special friends, Phillip Weddle and Vietnam Veterans; caregivers, Priscilla Ann Poff, Sebrena
Sowers, Lois Brown, Carol Glanville, Lee White.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder
Terry Wilson and Elder Tim Whitten officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Cemetery. Military services
were by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Donations may be made to Floyd V.F.W. Post
#7854.
WESLEY DUNCAN
FLOYD-Wesley Duncan, 67, passed away, December 22, 2003 at his home. He worked for the Park Service for
30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lera Duncan.
Survived by: wife of 46 years, Shirley G. Duncan of Floyd; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold and Joyce
Duncan of Roanoke, John and Agness Duncan of Floyd, Kenneth and Ann Duncan of Salem, Curtic and Lillian
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Duncan of Willis, Fred and Colden of Floyd; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Vera and G. T. Saul of Roanoke,
Hazel and D. J. Smallwood of Roanoke, Joyce and G. J. Underwood of Floyd, Peggy Duncan of Roanoke, Marthra
and James Radford of Floyd, Verna and Tom Pringle of California; two sisters-in-law and spouses, Hazel and
Cleo MacAlexander of Bassett, Elizabeth and Dale Thompson of Floyd; brother-in-law and spouse, William and
Wanda Griffith of Floyd; three special nieces, Alesha and Jack Akers of Floyd, Amber and Bradly Cockram of
Floyd, Janice Meeks of Floyd; two great nieces: Danielle (Puddin) Wade of Floyd, Stephanie (Twinkie) Meeks of
Floyd; many other nieces and nephews. Funeral Service was at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday December 24, at Gardner
Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Earles officiating. Interment followed in Lee Cemetery Rt. 615
HOY CALVIN HADEN
STUART-Hoy Calvin Haden, 76, died Saturday, December 20, 2003 at his home. He attended Jack's Creek
Primitive Baptist Church, a retired sawmiller, an avid flatfooter, and loved Blue Ridge Mountain music. He was
born in Patrick county, January 25, 1927 to the late Worth and Elna Pendleton Haden. He was also preceded in death
by his wife, Della Jewell Dillon Haden, a daughter, Patricia Haden, two brothers, Wiliam Clyde and Ernest Haden.
Surviving are: two daughters, Brenda and husband Johnny Joyce, Stuart, Wanda Harbour, Stuart; one son, Larry and
wife Nanette Haden, Stuart, five sisters, Eva Vaughn, Stuart, Ruth Hylton, Stuart, Aileen Harbour, Collinsville,
Gladys Dillon, Collinsville, Ruby Vaughn, Collinsville; three brothers, Moir Haden, Stuart, Marvin Haden, Patrick
Springs, Ralph Haden, Stuart; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one step
great-grandchild.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, December 23 at 2 p.m. at Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church conducted by
Elder Donnie Conner. Burial was in the Jack's Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jack's Creek
Cemetery fund c/o Lloyd Harbour, 130 Winding Star Road, Stuart, VA 24171 or to the Smith River Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, VA 24185.
JEWEL A. JANNEY
FLOYD-Jewel A. Janney, 93, passed away Friday, December 19, 2003 in the Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by: three sons, Ike and Myrum Janney, of Floyd, Charles T. (C.T.) Janney of Floyd, James and
Nettie Janney of Roanoke; three daughters, Mary and Newton Lumsden of Roanoke, Robertine and Grover Thomas
of Roanoke, Minnie and Marvin Vest of Floyd; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 21, at Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Lane Carter
officiating with interment in the Vest Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Vest Cemetery.
JOHN EDWARD SLUSHER
FLOYD-John Edward (Ed) Slusher, 82, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
He was born to Wyatt and Grace Burgess Slusher of May 17, 1921 and was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Donald Slusher.
He was a member of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren where he served twenty years as moderator. He was a
veteran of World War II and saw service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy as a member of the 542nd Air Service of
the U.S. Army. He was a life member of Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and a member of American Legion Post #127.
Upon leaving service, he taught Veterans agriculture in the Floyd Educational System and remained active in
agricultural programs. He owned and operated a beef cattle farm. He drove a school bus for many years and retired
as a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Department.
He was a charter member of the Floyd Ruritan Club and had 53 years of perfect attendance. He was a life time
member of Floyd County Volunteer Fire Department.
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She is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Lois Bowman Slusher, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Gary
Shockey, Roanoke; two granddaughters who were the love of his life, Robyn and her fianceé Eric Hurley and
Amanda, all of Roanoke; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rheba Shelor, Collinsville, Zula Mae and Jack Slusher,
Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Roberteen Slusher, Dearborn, Michigan; sister-in-law, Iletta Slusher,
Floyd, four nephews and two nieces.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Stanley Hawkins and Reverend Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Branch Cemetery.
Military services were conducted by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Memorial
contributions may be made to the building fund of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, c/o Robert Weeks, Tr.,
3948 Floyd Highway South, Floyd, VA. 24091.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ELEANOR "TOOTSIE" CONNER STUMP
COPPER HILL-Eleanor "Tootsie" Conner Stump, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2003 in the Roanoke
Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by: her husband, Ralph M. Stump; one son, Ralph W. and Melissa Stump; and one granddaughter,
Samantha Stump, all of Copper Hill.
Funeral service was Saturday, December 20, at 11:00 a.m. at the Copper Hill United Methodist Church with
Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
WARREN G. LINEBERRY
FLOYD-Warren G. Lineberry, 68, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He
began law practice in Floyd in 1962. He served as Commonwealth Attorney for Floyd for four years and served as
substitute judge. He was the attorney for Citizens Telephone Cooperative and the Bank of Floyd. He was one of the
founders of Great Oaks Country Club. He was a member of Floyd Masonic Lodge, Floyd Ruritan Club and Floyd
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, W. Grey and Lori Lineberry, Floyd; daughter, Pamela L. Jones, El
Sobrante, California; grandchildren, Morgan Lineberry, Zane Lineberry, Amanda Jones, Travis Jones; special
companion, Sylvia Waters, Floyd; brothers, Berlin Lineberry, Lynchburg, Charles Lineberry, Aiken, South Carolina,
Roger Lineberry, Longview, Texas.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend
Richard Gregory officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Masonic services was held at 7:00 p.m. at the
funeral home on Tuesday by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. and A.M. Donations may be made to the J.C. Waters
Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 122, Floyd, VA 24091.
Obituaries for the week of January 8, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
JESSICA JOYCE CUPP
COPPER HILL-Jessica Joyce Cupp, 19, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2004. She was the beloved daughter of
Sherrie and Jesse Neighbors of Copper Hill and Ron and Debra Cupp of Goodview. She was employed with her
father at Ron's Custom Painting. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Brenda Coleman and grandfather
Donald Cupp.
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She is survived by: sisters, Melissa Cupp, Kelsey and Ashley Neighbors and Kristin Darnell; grandparents, Ralph
and Sue Coleman of Scotia, NY, Mary Cupp of Palm Bay, FL, Dennis and Loretta Gibson of Copper Hill and Doug
and Ivy Neighbors of Twelve o' clock Knob; uncles and aunts, Carlton and Kim Coleman, Tim and Sandra
Coleman, Roger and Cindy Cupp, Robert and Jennifer Cupp, Sheila Culnan, Debbie Kinzie, Jimmy and Greta Vest
and Greg Neighbors; a special loved niece and many loved cousins. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 8 at Oakey's-Vinton Chapel. Funeral service will be conducted Friday, January 9,
at 1:00 p.m. at Oakey's with Rev. Veronica Venable officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. View Cemetery.
EDWARD CLEO SWEENEY
FLOYD- Edward Cleo Sweeney, 68, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2003. He was the son of the late
Homer D. and Ora Lee Sweeney.
Survivors include three sisters and brother-in-law, Claudine and Ronald Hill, Strongsville, OH, Paula Shepherd,
Cleveland OH, Patricia Mazzola, Henderson, NV; two nephews, Joe Hill, Strongsville, OH, Mike Hill, Portales,
NM; one niece, Eddy Janney, Salem.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 4, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
LUCY MAY THOMAS WORLEY
STUART- Lucy May Thomas Worley, 93, passed away January 1, 2004, at RJR Patrick Community Hospital.
She was born in Patrick County on May 23, 1910 to the late Henderson S. Thomas and Martha Ann Hall Thomas. In
addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charley "Henry" Worley; one daughter,
Wanda Anne Worley; one brother, Tyler Thomas; and an infant sister. She was a teacher in the Patrick County
School System for over 35 years and a longtime member of Jack's Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Don C. Worley, Darrell T. Worley, Will E. Worley, all of Stuart; twelve grandchildren, 19
great grandchildren; and one niece, Rena Rigney.
Funeral services were hold Sunday, January 4, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart. Burial followed in the
Richardson Family Cemetery.
Obituaries for the week of January 15, 2004
The Floyd Press
BANKS RALPH ATKINSON
SHAWSVILLE-Banks Ralph Atkinson, 99, passed away Saturday, January 10, at his home. He was born June 28,
1904 to Mortimer R. Atkinson and Molly Sisson Atkinson. After an illustrious and prosperous life of 99 years, has
gone to his final heavenly reward to be with Jesus.
He was raised by his mother and grandfather, George Willie Sisson, at his grandfather's home, at which was then the
community of Otey in Alleghany Springs, due to the death of his father when he was only 2 years old. He worked in
the fields for his uncles to the age of 15, at which time his uncle Wilbur Sisson, who was employed by N&W Rwy.
Co., hired him as a water boy. After a year's time he was employed by N&W as carpenter helper.
At the age of 30, he became carpenter foreman for the Radford Division of the N&W Rwy Co. He was employed by
Norfolk and Western Railroad until the age of 67, at which time he retired with 51 years of service.
After retirement, he returned to his farm, which was his pride and joy. After a short time, he worked with Sisson &
Ryan Construction Co. part-time on bridge construction.
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He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Clarice Steward Atkinson of 54 years, brother, Macil Atkinson, and
sister, Willie Atkinson Sisson.
He is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law, Larry S. and Judy A. Atkinson of Elliston and by his one and only
loving and special granddaughter, Lorrie A. Earp of Charlotte, North Carolina; 2 step-grandchildren, Rhonda Trump
and Don Joe Hall of Christiansburg; four step-great grandchildren; nieces, Betty A. Linkous and husband Harold of
Christiansburg, Sarah Frances Hylton and Cyrus of Winston Salem, North Carolina; special niece, Nancy S. Shank
of Salem; nephews, Mortimer Sisson, Richard Sisson and Kenny Stewart; special cousins, Lois A. Henson and Ruth
A. Willis and other cousins.
Special thanks to dad's favorite first cousin and best friend Clyde B. Sisson of Sisson & Ryan Quarry of Shawsville.
Other special thanks to Jean and Roy B. (Curt) Craighead and Donald Trump of Shawsville, and to all of those who
have cared for and been friends to dad, to all members of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church for their
thoughtfulness, love and loving care to his final peaceful and comforting hours Robert and Peggy Keith of
Blacksburg.
He was a life long member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, previously Piedmont Methodist Church
for 70 years. He was also a member of the Craig Hill Masonic Lodge #160 for 30 years.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, 2780
Alleghany Springs Road, Shawsville. Service was conducted by Reverend W.R. Smith, Reverend Steve Willis and
Reverend Emory Tarpley. Interment followed in Piedmont Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
PHILIP ARNOLD BROWN
RINER-Philip Arnold Brown, 83, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He
was a veteran of World War II. He was a former member of the Montgomery-Floyd County Library board. He was a
resident of Floyd County for 23 years.
Survivors include: three sons, Eric Stephen Brown, Madison, WI, Rodney Brown, Craig Brown, New York; three
daughters, Victoria Brown, California, Deborah Brown, Riner, Susan Beatty, Abingdon, MD; sister, Phyllis
Howard, South Easton, MA.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery. Military service was by
Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127.
ERNEST VASCO KEMP
WILLIS-Ernest Vasco Kemp, 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2004.
He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church for forty-one years where he served as deacon, Sunday School
teacher and song leader. He loved farming, sawmilling and talking to his friends.
He is survived by: his loving and caring wife of 61 years, Georgia S. Kemp, Willis; loving daughter and son-in-law,
Patricia and Robert Harris, Floyd; granddaughter and husband, Susan and Richie Leonard, Willis; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Avis Nester and Reverend Kenneth Leonard officiating. Interment followed in the Willis Cemetery.
ROSIE L. MITCHELL
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FLOYD-Rosie Linda Mitchell, 81, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in
Floyd. She was born in Buchanan County, where she made her home for over 75 years before moving with her
daughter and family to Floyd. She was the daughter of the late John Harvey and Emily Mary Owens O'Quinn. She
was the widow of Hassell Mitchell and attended Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to her
husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one infant son, Charles Russell Mitchell, two grandchildren, four
brothers, Rufus, James Wiley, Frenchman, and Finis O'Quinn, and two sisters, Louanie Yates and Cora Jane
O'Quinn.
Surviving are: a daughter, Donna Dawson and husband, George, of Floyd; three granddaughters, Jessica Bates and
husband, David, of Floyd, Julie Rose Dawson and Grace Olivia Dawson both of the home; one grandson, Chuck
Dawson and wife, Nikki, of Narrows; two sisters, Emily Gay Yates and Bertha O'Quinn both of Haysi; one brother,
Walter O'Quinn of Hollister, FL; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was conducted Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Russell Prater Church on Greenbriar with
Elders Frank O'Quinn, Roger Coleman, Danny Yates, and Jackie Yates officiating. Burial followed in the Doley
Yates Cemetery at Rt. 2, Haysi. Haysi Funeral Home handled arrangements.
HOWARD SAMUEL PETERS
ROANOKE-Howard Samuel Peters, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2004 after a lengthy
illness. He was born December 17, 1915, in Floyd, to Samuel Evans Peters and Della Mae Underwood Peters.
Farmer, musician, businessman and cattle owner, he was a man who lived life large. While in his teens, he helped
build the Blue Ridge Parkway. After marrying Hazel Hale in 1937, he farmed for seven years before moving to
Roanoke. Everyone in Cave Spring knew of the H.S. Peters and Son Grocery, a landmark in Roanoke County for
over 20 years. He was a member of The Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Club and founder of its "Unks Club." Known as
"Unk" to members, he was never too busy to play the fiddle and sing with friends. Howard loved to tell jokes and
stories to his friends. Howard and Hazel are members of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Floyd County.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 66 years, Hazel Hale Peters; loving daughter, Kathy Elaine Peters, Roanoke;
son, Samuel and his wife, Peggy, Dallas, Georgia; two grandchildren, Nathan and Melissa, Atlanta, Georgia; his cat,
Callie; sister, Irene Peters Poff, Check; many loving family, friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Hansford, Millard, Clyde, Ida, Kelly, Lila Jones, Maynard and Annie Bell
Thompson.
Funeral service was held Thursday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel with his nephew, Reverend Elbert
Lee Naff, Sr. and Reverend Robert Blackwell officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County.
The family would like to thank the staff of Lewis-Gale Hospital, especially MICU and the staff of South Roanoke
Nursing Home for all their kindness, loving care and assistance to Howard and his family.
MARGIE MAE HYLTON PETERS
FLOYD-Margie Mae Hylton Peters, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She was a long time member of Vesta Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey A. Hylton and sons, Winfred and Junior Hylton.
She is survived by: husband, Charles Ray Peters, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Pat Boyd, Floyd; son,
Eugene A. Hylton, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred and Delores Hylton, Vesta, Clinton and Roselyn
Hylton, Willis, John and Reva Hylton, Tommy and Geneva Hylton, Floyd, Harry and Merita Hylton, Floyd, Junior
and Marcella Peters, Ferrum; sister, Elvie Vipperman, Patrick Springs; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 13
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, at the Maberry Funeral Chapel, conducted by Reverend Joe
Ryles and Reverend Tim Lane with interment in Shelor Cemetery, Meadows of Dan.
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JAMES LEE SHEPPARD
CHECK-James Lee Sheppard, 75, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2004. He was preceded in death
by his brother Oather Seldon Sheppard.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years; Edna Dickerson Sheppard; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Lisa
Sheppard all of Check, Ricky and Betty Sheppard of Shawsville; daughter and son-in-law; Frances and Dean
Carr of Salem; grandsons, Jason and Ricky Sheppard; granddaughters,
Megan and Amber Carr; brother and sisters-in-law, Gary and Rena Sheppard, Laura Sheppard; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Ava and Herbert Cox, Priscilla and Bill Atkinson. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
January 13, at Crockett Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Ed Richardson and Reverend David Goad
officiating. Interment followed in Piedmont Cemetery in Alleghany Springs. The Sheppard family was served by
Horne Funeral & Cremation Service in Christiansburg.
BLANE S. SUTPHIN
FLOYD-Blane S. Sutphin, 86, passed away, January 8, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He is survived by: his wife, Ada Epperly Sutphin of Floyd; three sons, Troy Sutphin of Salem, Eugene Sutphin of
Stuart, Wayne Phillips of Radford; daughter, June Hall of Meadows of Dan; ten grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren;
two step-sons, Manuel Lawson, Safford Lawson; step-daughter, Polly Lawson.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Glen Sage
officiating. Interment followed in Maple Shade Cemetery, Laurel Fork. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
CARL B. WOOD
FLOYD-Carl B. Wood, 88, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Hubbard Wood and two children, Marie and Joseph Wood.
He is survived by: six sons and their wives, Connie and Sylvia Wood of Floyd, Rev. Leon and Elaine Wood of
Floyd, Richard and Brenda Wood of Floyd, Claborn and Wanda Wood of Tobaccoville, NC, Frank and Sharon
Wood of Copper Hill, Robert and Brenda Wood of Bassett; two daughters and husbands, Frances and James Lawson
of Fairmont, NC, Ruby Moran of Floyd; two brothers and wife, Hoy Wood of Indiana, Hebert and Ina Wood of
Meadows of Dan; two sisters, Anna Wood of Meadows of Dan, Genevie Crews of Martinsville; 16 grandchildren,
28 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Floyd Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Agee
officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2004
ELIZABETH (BILLIE) WRIGHT DAVIS
JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA-Elizabeth (Billie) Wright Davis, 97, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004. She was
the daughter of the late Oscar T. and Kate Vaughan Wright and a sister to the late Roberta Wright Hewitt. In times
past she was a frequent visitor to Floyd.
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She is survived by: a daughter, Roberta Vaughan Davis of Gardnerville, Nevada; son, Channing O. Davis, Jr. of
Broomal, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Catherine Mollet, Campbell, California and Vaughan Fischetti of
Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Graveside service was held at noon on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend
David Taylor officiating.
Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
CATHERINE DOBYNS NESTER
FLOYD-Catherine Dobyns Nester, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2004. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Maston Arthur "Mac" Nester. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Frazier and Mary Winter Dobyns, Jr.
She was a graduate of Emory and Henry College, class of 1942 and did graduate work at the University of Virginia.
Since the age of twelve she was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Floyd. Her thirty five years of teaching
were spent in the school systems of Floyd, Radford and Franklin Counties.
Surviving are countless nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral service was conducted by Reverend David Taylor at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17 at the Presbyterian
Church of Floyd followed by burial in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. Donations may be made to The
Presbyterian Church of Floyd, P. O. Box 164, Floyd, VA 24091. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
HOWARD MICHAEL RIESTER
WILLIS-Howard Michael Reister, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2002 at his residence.
He was a 30 year Navy and Vietnam Veteran, retired in 1989. He was personnel manager at Rotometrics at
Meadows of Dan.
He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Christy Riester, Centreville, VA; brother, Linn Riester, Hager
City, WI; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Jim Bot, Hudson, WI, Carol Gavin, Rochester, MN; grandson, Nathan
Riester; fiancee, Dreama Bullins, Galax.
Funeral service was held Saturday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor
Camet Spivey officiating. Burial was held at Great Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Military rites were by Hillsville
V.F.W. Post #1115. Donations may be made to the Great Hope Baptist church, 111 Elk Horn Road, Woodlawn, VA
24381.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2004
VIRGINIA DARE CONNER
VINTON-Virginia Dare Conner, 85, formerly of Copper Hill passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at Roanoke
Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include: sister, Velva Davis, Iva Morgan, Roanoke, Dexter Sowers, Bonnie Conner, Georgianna Link,
Bristol, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews.
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Funeral service was held Friday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Church (Head of the River) with Elder W.T.
Conner officiating. Interment followed in Salem Cemetery (Head of the River). Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
GEORGIA "MAW" ELIZABETH HALL
ROANOKE-Georgia "Maw" Elizabeth Hall, 88, died Saturday, January 24, 2004. She was born October 14, 1915 in
Symth County to the late Clarence E. Austin and Lillie Mae Woolford Austin.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Noah James Hall.
She is survived by: her daughter, Lida Mae Kegley and several grandchildren whom she raised as her own, Bobby
Hall and his wife Kathy, Claude Hall and his wife, Donna, Edith McKinnon and her husband, Richie, Lilly Brown
and her husband, Randy, Nancy Hutton, Jessie Kegley, Bob Kegley and his wife, Tina, Andrew Kegley and his wife,
Linda, Jesse Hall and James Hall. She is survived by 22 grandchildren.
A funeral service celebrating Georgia's life was held Tuesday, January 27 at 11 a.m. at Lotz Roanoke chapel with
Reverend Larry Morris officiating.
Interment followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens in Botetourt. Donations may be made to the charity of your
choice in lieu of flowers.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Noblett and staff at Berkshire Nursing Home for all their
loving care and support. Lotz Funeral Home of Roanoke handled arrangements.
LLOYD GRAHAM PETERMAN
CHRISTIANSBURG-Lloyd Graham Peterman, (L.G.), 84, passed away Monday, January 19, 2004. She was a
retired truck driver and the last 15 years of his life he worked for Montgomery County Recycle Center, Shawsville
Station. He was a fine man who loved so many and was loved by all . He was born and reared in Floyd County. He
was the son of the late William Ernest Gold and Blanche Goodson Peterman. He was preceded in death by his
beloved wife, Melovie G. Peterman; brother, Erie Goodson Peterman Weddle. He leaves to cherish his memory
many nieces and nephews; two adopted granddaughters and Sloan. Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m.
Thursday, January 22, at the Horne Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend Eddie Callahan officiating. Interment
followed in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg.
The Peterman family was served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Services in Christiansburg.
EVERETT CLIFTON SMITH
FLOYD-Everett (Clifton) Smith, 84, born July 25, 1919 passed into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2004. He
was an army veteran of World War II. He worked road construction for many years and retired from Lynchburg
Foundry in 1982.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Smith and Gypsie Smith Boothe and a brother, Robert (Bobby)
Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory: three daughters, Faith and Nolen Radford, Betty and Jim Tucker, Floyd, Nila
Gray, Copper Hill; friend and former wife, Ethel Smith, Floyd; four grandchildren, Rosie Henninger, Copper Hill,
Johnny Radford, Lynchburg, Kristy Bowman, Gary Spence, Floyd; five great grandchildren, Holly Henninger,
Copper Hill, Amber and Kayla Radford, Lynchburg, Marissa and Kaylen Bowman, Floyd; nieces and nephews.
At his request there will be no visitation or funeral. His wishes were that he be cremated. There will be a memorial
service on Sunday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Church of the Nazarene conducted by Reverend Mike Varner.
The Smith family is being served by Maberry Funeral Home.
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Obituaries for the week of February 5, 2004
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Thursday, February 5, 2004
HORACE KENNETH "BUTCH" BASHAM
WILLIS-Horace Kenneth "Butch" Basham, 62, passed away Monday, February 2, 2004 at his home.
He is survived by: his wife, Sharon K. Basham, Willis; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Kimberly
Basham, Floyd, Michael and Shawyna Basham, Willis, Kristopher and Diana Basham, Florida; grandson; four
granddaughters.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend
Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ALMA L. STIGGER BEAVER
FLOYD-Alma L. Stigger Beaver, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2004.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat P. Beaver.
Survivors include: daughters, Catherine L. Beaver, Floyd, LaVern D. Beaver, Copper Hill; sons, William "Buck"
Beaver, Christiansburg, Howard E. Halley, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Michele Stuart, William "Baby B"
Beaver, Sierra Beaver, Ariana Beaver, Alexis Beaver; brother, Robert L. Stigger, Radford; sisters, Laura Bell
DeLapp, Charlottesville, Hazel M. Miller, Radford; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Funeral service was held at noon on Wednesday, February 4, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Roy
Turpin, Reverend James Houchins and Reverend Clinton Crump officiating. Interment was held at Big Oak
Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
JACK VERNON BROCKWELL
RICHMOND-Jack Vernon Brockwell, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Boyd Brockwell.
Survivors include: step-daughter, Cindy Brockwell, Middletown; step-son, James Daves, Richmond; stepgrandchildren,
Stephanie Sellers, Powhatan, Sara Daves, Midlothian, Brent Saunders, Danville, Andrew Daves,
Burlington, Vermont; four step-grandchildren; and three cousins including Dale Bimson of Virginia Beach.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend
Roy Turpin officiating. Burial followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.
CARL J. (CAPTAIN) GILES
FLOYD-Carl J. (Captain) Giles, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital.
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He is survived by: wife, Myrle Giles, Floyd; son, Michael Giles, Tucson, Arizona; brother, John Giles, Fort Gaines,
Georgia; and ten grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or charity of
choice. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
MICHAEL EDWARD LOWRY
FLOYD-Michael Edward Lowry, formerly of Indian Valley, left this life on January 19, 2004. He was preceded in
death by his son, Michael Luke Lowry, and his brother, Harry Jesse Lowry.
He is survived by: his loving parents, Harry and Norma Lowry of Farmville, Virginia; his beautiful daughter, Abrea
Lowry, and his soulmate, wife and mother of his children, Barbara L. Lowry.
During your last days here on earth, you tried to ease the pain of your grief by setting yourself FREE. You sought
comfort in your art and spirituality through your Native American roots.
Our history together spans almost three decades. Though times were often turbulent and life separated us, our love
survived.
At last, you are with Luke. At last, Michael, you are a FREE MAN.
Abrea and I will love you and Luke for eternity and shall miss the both of you all the days of our lives.
CONNIE L. NORRIS-PENNEY
FLOYD-Connie L. Norris-Penney born December 10, 1951 and died Thursday, January 29, 2004 after a long
illness.
In spite of her paralysis of 20 years, she had become an accomplished artist and businesswoman.
She is survived by: her husband, Al Penney; sister, Joy Batiato; sons, Aaron and John Batiato; step-sons, Lonnie and
Mark Penney; step-daughter, Marla Tocco; grandchildren, Bernadette and Michele Lynch, Lorna and Samantha
Tocco, Brian, Evan and Lexie Penney; great-grandchild, Jacob Lynch and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Life and death touch each other in an endless circle. Their separation is but an illusion." author unknown"
MARGARET HARRIS QUESENBERRY
WILLIS-Margaret Harris Quesenberry, 57, passed away Friday, January 30, 2004. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Donald Quesenberry, a son, Kirby Dean Quesenberry, parents, Cleve and Malinda Harris, and a brother,
Cleveland Harris, Jr. She was a member of Topeco Church of the Brethren.
She is survived by: three sons and daughter-in-law, Teddy Quesenberry, Willis, Robin and Caryl Quesenberry,
Floyd; Daniel Quesenberry, Burkeville; grandson, Dustin Quesenberry, Floyd; three brothers and sisters-in-law,
Carlile and Rhonda Harris, Floyd, Eunice and Nancy Harris, and John and Margaret Harris, Willis.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Reverend Mike
Varner officiating. Burial was in Topeco Cemetery. Donations may be made to Topeco Church Pre-school. Maberry
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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ELIZABETH ALDERMAN SOWERS
WILLIS-Elizabeth Alderman Sowers, 82, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She was the widow of Troy L. Sowers.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, William Ray (Billy) and Freeda Sowers, Willis; Wanda Bolt, Sandra
and Gary Dillon, Willis; sisters, Gertha Aldridge, Vinton, Freeda Gragon, Leonardtown, Maryland, Ruby Gray,
Lexington, Maryland; grandchildren, Tommy Sowers, Michele Lytton, Kevin Sowers, Mickey Bolt, Jimmy Wayne
Radford; step granddaughter, Kristen Dillon; eight great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Roy Turpin officiating.
Interment followed in the Barringer Cemetery.
MAXINE LANE SPANGLER
SALEM-Maxine Lane (Mac) Spangler, 77, passed away Friday, January 23, 2004. He was a duel resident of St.
Cloud, Florida and Salem.. He was born in Floyd County and graduated from Floyd High School.
After serving two years in the United States Navy during World War II, he went to Coyne Electrical School, where
he graduated with honors. He moved to Salem in 1948. He was a Master Electrician with the IBEW #637 Union and
retired from the New River Electric Company.
He was a long time member of Fort Lewis Baptist Church and was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge. His
hobbies included fishing and gardening and he was a jack of all trades. He was a son of the late Harmon and Vera
Martin Spangler.
Surviving family includes: his wife of 57 years, Pauline Lyon Spangler; sons, Russell L. Spangler and wife, Sarah,
W. Allen Spangler; daughter, Jean Grubitz and husband, Gene, III; brothers, Joseph G. Spangler, William M.
Spangler, and Vernon R. Spangler; grnadchildren, Nathan E. Kimmel and Rose, Jacqueline and Danielle Spangler,
Kristy Nicola, Tionne Spangler and Kelly Spangler; great-grandchildren, Jacob Nicola, Cameron Heide and Clarissa
Kimmel; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Monday, January 26, at 11:00 a.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem
with Reverend Leonard Southern officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park.
Arrangements were handled by Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem.
Obituaries for the week of February 12, 2004
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Thursday, February 12, 2004
CARL J. (CAPTAIN) GILES
FLOYD- Carl J. (Captain) Giles, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. February 15, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, Floyd, with
Reverend Richard W. Thomas, Sr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
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Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
ROXIE GALLIMORE BOYD
FLOYD-Roxie Gallimore Boyd, 90, passed away Monday, February 9, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis Boyd, parents, Cordle L. and Lou Stella Gallimore, sister, Edith
Quesenberry, brother, Vinton Gallimore and a grandson William (Bill) Boyd.
She is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and John Nunn, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Curbie
and Joan Boyd, Bobby Clovis and Carolyn Boyd, Floyd; sisters, Arnie Simpkins, Dovie Quesenberry, Floyd, Isabel
Shelor, Christiansburg; brothers, Leslie Gallimore, Roger Gallimore, Christiansburg, Charles Gallimore, Floyd;
grandchildren, Gregory Nunn, Keith Nunn, Julie McCann, Donna Stump, Kenneth Boyd, Michelle Hanson; eight
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the
family suggest memorials be made to The Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA. 24091.
ENZO V. WILSON
ROANOKE-Enzo V. Wilson, 80, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2004. He was a veteran of World War II. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Agee Wilson, six brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by: three daughters and their husbands, Joy and Bobby Radford of Roanoke, Barbara and Thomas
Hinkley of Christiansburg, Debbie Bell and Carl Waybright, both of Richmond; six grandchildren, David and
Rebecca Radford, Tim and Lisa Ratliff, michael Hinkley, Robert and Teresa Radford, Jennifer Hinkley, Todd Bell;
six great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma Peters of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Grace Wilson of Copper Hill and
Evie Wilson of Check.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 10, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren at 11:00 a.m. Reverend
Dale Bowman officiated with interment at Restvale Cemetery.
Graveside military rites were held by VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Arrangements were
handled by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for the week of February 19, 2004
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Friday, February 27, 2004
LINDA LOUISE HINKLEY FARMER
CHRISTIANSBURG-Linda Louise Hinkley Farmer, 50, went to be home with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday,
February 11, 2004. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verstle Akers, and father, Thomas Bentley Hinkley.
She is survived by: her husband, Roger Farmer; daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi & Derek Oliver;
daughters, LaCosta Farmer, Tanya Farmer, Victoria Farmer; step-daughter, Jennifer Farmer; sisters and brothers-inlaw,
Charlotte and Sam Moran, Virginia
and Jerry Otey, Rosa & Tim Ward, Erma Lawrence and Bobby Simpkins, Betty and Steve
Lawrence, Mary and Jimmy Honaker; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Cheryl Hinkley; half sister, Vernice
Hinkley Lawson; mother-in-law, France Farmer; sisters-in-law, Mary Hill, JoAnn Winters; sister-in-law and
husband, Alice and Buster McPeak; 12 nieces and 13 nephews; many great nieces and nephews; very special great
niece, Jessie Kessinger, and great nephew, Leonard Kessinger, Jr., whom Linda treated as grandchildren.
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Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 14, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
William (Bill) Farmer and Pastor Michael Vest officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Christiansburg. The Farmer family was served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
Obituaries for the week of February 26, 2004
The Floyd Press
Friday, February 27, 2004
HAZEL ELLEN BARRETT
COLORADO-Hazel Ellen Barrett, 67, of Lakewood, Colorado died peacefully in her home on Friday, August 1,
2003. She was born November 16, 1935. She is survived by: her husband, Donald Barrett, son, Bradley Gene
Vaughn, of Willis. Memorial services will be held at the Hylton-Vaughn Cemetery in Willis on a later date.
BERNARD FRANK FELDMAN
CHECK-Benard Frank Feldman, 66, died Thursday, February 19, 2004. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served
as a Captain in the Air Force and attended the University of Illinois where he received a DVM degree. He served his
residency at Kansas State and received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Davis where he meet his
loving wife Karen. He dearly loved his son Jay and was passionate about life. He worked as a Clinical Pathologist
and Professor at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and loved educating his students.
Survivors include: his wife, Karen J. Thomason, DVM, Check; son, Jay Porter Thomason-Feldman, Check;
brothers, Jack Feldman, Ph.D., Stafford, Edward Feldman, DVM, Davis, California; sister, Judy Komaiko, Beverly
Hills, California.
Memorial service was held Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with the Reverend David Taylor officiating. Donations may be made to The Floyd County Humane Society, PO Box
862, Floyd, VA 24091 or the Humane Society of America. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
ZELL A. LESTER
RINER-Zell A. (Mama Zell) Lester, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 23,
2004. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on April 1, 1914.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Lester and three sons, Jimmie, Curtis, and Benjamin.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Lester, Riner; daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and
William Memmit, Audrey and James Underwood, Janice and Claude Miles, Jr., Ann and Ray Morgan, all of Riner,
Barbara and Kenneth Kenley, Radford, Iris and Dean Sowers, Joyce Roop and friend Lloyd Thompson, both of
Christiansburg; daughter-in-law, Peggy Lester, Floyd; sister-in-law, Mary A. Sboray, Roanoke; 22 grandchildren; 41
great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd,
with Pastor Dwight D. Haynes officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery on Broad Shoals Road, Riner.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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RUTH ALLEN COLLINS
COPPER HILL-Ruth Allen Collins, 69, passed away February 29, 2004 at her home. She is survived by: her
husband, Lindsay G. Collins, Copper Hill; son, Lindsay Collins, Jr., Christiansburg; two daughters and their
husbands, Eva Dawn and Frankie Howell, Christiansburg, Deborah and Ricky Crook, Fork Mt. Rocky Mt.; nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Annie and Robert Martin, Copper Hill; four brothers, J.D.
and Shirley Allen, Copper Hill, Woodrow Allen, Wirtz, Alton L. Allen and Dalton D. Allen, both of Copper Hill.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Crossroads Holiness Church with Reverend John
Early and Reverend Jube Burke officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd.
ANN LEE MILLER
WILLIS-Ann Lee Miller, 39, passed away on March 1, 2004 at her home surrounded by her family and friends after
a ten-year battle with leukemia and cancer. She was born on January 30, 1965 in Manassas, Virginia. She was an
avid horse and animal lover.
She is survived by: son, Joshua P. Miller, Willis; parents, Walter P. and Cora G. Miller, Willis; brothers and sistersin-law,
Walter P. Jr. and Rachael W. Miller, Roanoke, Ross G. Miller and Chloe B. Ruff, Roanoke; niece, Sarah C.
Miller, Roanoke; numerous Miller, Gardner, Barrett and Phillips uncles, aunts, and cousins survive her.
A graduate and employee of Radford University, she recently retired from the Department of Criminal Justice and
Political Science. She was the president of the Willis Elementary PTA, treasurer of Willis United Methodist Church,
and coach for her son's little league ball teams.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the Willlis United Methodist Church, with
Reverend Lawrence Nuckolls, Reverend Lawrence Lugar and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will
follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made
either to the Willis United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society. Maberry Funeral
Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
PAULITA QUESINBERRY BOLT
LAUREL FORK-Paulita Quesinberry Bolt, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at University of
Virginia Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clive and Elmira Quesinberry and a sister, Zula Mae Martin.
Survivors include: her husband, Robert "Bob" Bolt, Laurel Fork; daughters and son-in-law, Janie Hall, Willis,
Sharon and Bruce Quesenberry, Indian Valley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Annie Bell and Jim Sowers, Sue and
Lowell Turman, Stuart, Hilda Spangler, Laurel Fork, Jane and Marvin Adams, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
Barbara and Ronnie Goard, Patrick Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Teresa Quesinberrry,
Christiansburg, David and Kristie Quesinberry, Laurel Fork; brother-in-law, Leon Martin, Hillsville; special friend,
Irene Young, Hillsville; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Joe Quesenberry and Reverend Ronnie Sutphin officiating. Interment followed in Alderman Cemetery,
Willis.
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DALTON H. HYLTON
FLOYD-Dalton H. Hylton, 86, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2004. He was the son of Reverend Harrison and
Maude Slaughter Hylton of Floyd.
He is survived by: his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Whitlock Hylton; sons and daughters-in-law, Harrison and Brenda
Hylton, Newport News, Norman and Pam Hylton, Pinehurst, North Carolina and Russell and Janet Hylton, Floyd;
daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Hylton, Blacksburg, Joyce and Reverend Terry Blevins, Halifax, Brenda and
Bruce Pennington, Antioch, California; grandchildren, Mary and Sonny Deuell, Chris and Natassia Hylton, John
Shelor, Sonya and Craig Caldwell, Kevin and Stephanie Blevins and Daniel Blevins; great-grandchildren, Zachary
and Emily Deuell, John and Charlotte Shelor and Charleigh Hylton; a sister, Mabel Agee of Ridgeway and a special
relative Francis Slaughter of Norfolk.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 1, at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd with Reverend David
Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian
Church of Floyd. Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of March 11, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
JAMES MARVIN CONNER
PILOT-James Marvin Conner, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 3 after a brief illness. He was a long time
employee of Adams Construction Company of Roanoke.
He was the son of the late Earnest and Minnie Conner. He is survived by: his wife, Cynthia (Barbara Hixon)
Conner of Pilot; daughter, Brenda Conner and Kyle Eanes of Elliston; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kaye
Conner of Indian Valley, Jason Conner and girlfriend, Laura Thomas; stepson, Jeff Sowers all of Pilot; seven
grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Clarence Jennings of
Christiansburg. Funeral service was conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6th at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Ray Kingrea officiating.
Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites by VFW Post #7854 and American
Legion Post 127.
The Conner Family is being served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service,
Christiansburg.
ROSALEE ELLEN DICKERSON
FLOYD-Rosalee Ellen Dickerson, 54, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Irvin and Cora Dickerson.
Survivors include: sisters and brother-in-law, Frances and Coy Wade, Floyd, Louise Horsman, Blacksburg; brothers
and sister-in-law, James Harold and Faye Dickerson, Waynesboro, James Hassell Dickerson, Lancaster, South
Carolina; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with Pastor Wayne
Fulcher and Pastor Murray Agee officiating.
MARSHALL JOHN GASPARD
FLOYD-MARSHALL JOHN GASPARD, 74, passed away, March 6, 2004. He is preceded in death by his wife
Betty Jo Gaspard, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Emmerich Gaspard, and a brother Emmerich Gaspard, Jr.
Survived by: Son & Daughter-in-Law: Joseph & Donna Gaspard of Floyd; Daughter: Beth Gaspard of Radford;
Grandson: Rusty Gaspard of Floyd; Two Sisters & Brothers-in-Law: Ann & Alex Pollitt of Charleston, WV; Ora &
Arthur Barber of Oklahoma; Sister-in-law: Frances Gaspard. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at
Gardner Funeral Home with Father Patrick Golden officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery,
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Floyd. Military graveside rites by VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post 127. Friends may call after 3:00 PM
Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 until 9 PM. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
JOHN W. PETERS
CHECK-John W. Peters, 58, formerly of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2004. He was born
April 3, 1945 in Roanoke son of Mildred Karnes Peters of Roanoke and the late William John Peters. He was a
retired school teacher. He was active in the June Bug Players Drama Club in Floyd, and a member of Glade Creek
Lutheran Church. In addition to his mother, his survivors include: his loving wife of 20 years, Carolyn Silver Peters;
two children, Leaf Peters and Shenandoah Peters, both of California; three step-children, Michael Pohlman and his
wife, Cheryl, Christie Martin and her husband Michael and Cara Blake and her husband, Donald; six grandchildren;
brother, Gary S. Peters and his wife, Donna, of Roanoke; a nephew, Spence Peters and his wife, Whitney of Vinton;
and a number of aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held at the graveside at 10 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2004 at Sherwood Memorial Park with
Pastor April Hall officiating. Memorials may be made either to the American Heart Association, P.O. 5216, Glen
Allen, VA or Juvenile Diabetic Association, P.O. Box 76, Salem, VA 24153. Oakey's Vinton Chapel handled
arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of March 18, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
RUTH HOWELL LANDERS
RADFORD-Ruth Howell Landers, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at her home.
Survivors include: one son, Robin H. Landers, Stafford; granddaughters, Amanda Marie Landers, Brittany Lea
Landers, Stafford; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Danah Howell, Larry and Mary Howell, Kurtz and Brenda
Howell, Joe and Becky Howell, Floyd; sisters and brother-in-law, Lou Alice and Vernon Baker, Floyd, Lillie Witt,
Alexandria; five nephews, five nieces.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
WILLIAM LUMSDEN POAGE
ROANOKE-William Lumsden Poage, 75, departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2004. He was a life time farmer in
the Poage's Mill Community on the farm which had been passed down through family generations of 250 years. He
had an inquiring mind and a lifetime of continuing education.
Surviving are his wife, Audrey Nichols Poage; son and daughters-in-law, James William Poage and wife Denise,
Joseph David Poage and wife, Terri; two grandchildren, Ashley and Josh Poage; two step-grandchildren, Jayna and
Matthew Byrd; and many special friends, neighbors and relatives.
Funeral service was held in Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 14. Reverend Paris Bain and
Reverend Maurice Wright officiated. Interment followed in the Poage family cemetery in Roanoke County.
Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
MABEL QUESENBERRY POND
FLOYD-Mabel Quesenberry Pond, 91, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2004 in Clare, Michigan. She was the
daughter of the late James W. and Alcora Spence Quesenberry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L.
Pond, sister, Freeda Quesenberry Visel, and two brothers, James Mawyer Quesenberry and Marvin Hugh
Quesenberry.
Survivors include: one sister, Ida Goad, Floyd; brother, William H. Quesenberry, Clare, Michigan; several nieces
and nephews, including a special niece, Ellen Sutphin.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Joe
Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Spence-Quesenberry Cemetery, Carroll County.
VERNON RANDOLPH SIMPKINS
FLOYD-Vernon Randolph Simpkins, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie V. and Sue Lee Burgess Simpkins.
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Surveying are his special friends, Buster Hodges of Christiansburg and Maurice Bower of Floyd.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Jacksonville Cemetery with Reverend Richard W.
Thomas officiating.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
Obituaries for the week of March 25
The Floyd Press
Thursday, March 25, 2004
OPA MAE COX
FLOYD-Opa Mae Cox, 95, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center.
Survivors include: daughter, Mardell Cox, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Myrtha Cox, Roger and
Peggy Cox, Salem, Exel Lakewood and Betty Cox, Floyd; sister, Ersie Phillips, Floyd; seven grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Elbert Lee Naff, Reverend Kenny Wurzburger, Reverend Michael Pugh and Reverend Richard Thomas officiating.
Interment will be in Big Sand Cemetery.
VERNON BRAMMER NOLLEY
PILOT-Vernon Brammer Nolley, 60, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at his home. He was retired from
Yellow Freight. He had an endless love of farming. He owned and operated Nolleys Grocery and Farm Service was
well as Terry's Fork Grocery.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Sowers Nolley, infant daughter, Tracy Lynn, brother-in-law,
Kenneth R. Sowers.
Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Wanda Wray Nolley; children and their spouses, Kimberly and Randall
Nester, Corey and Susan Nolley, Shawnee and Terry Fenton, Lynette and Bryan Vest; grandchildren, Patrick Moran,
Bryce and Carter Nolley, Macey Vest, Tyler Fenton; special loving uncle and aunt, Rasie and Katie Walters;
forever father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arlo and Ailene Sowers; sisters-in-law and spouses, Dewaine and Joyce
Smith, John and Karen O'Connor, Connie Sowers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Annie and Wilmer Harris,
Ruth and Russell Young, Corine and R.K. Albert, Mary and Harold Mullins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Thurman and Bonnie Wray; Herman and Eileen Wray, Rufus and Glenna Wray, Charlie and Settie Wray, Hebert
and Judy Wray; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and endless amount of friends.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Huffville United Methodist Church with Pastor
Dan Walker and Pastor Leon Alley officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
SYLVIA CONNER QUESENBERRY
GALAX- Sylvia Conner Quesenberry, 83, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Twin County Regional
Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Conner and Cassell Quesenberry.
Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Terry Conner, Galax, Allen and Rhonda Conner, Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina; step-sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Linda Quesenberry, Fancy Gap, Richard and
Diane Quesenberry, Williamsburg, Darrell and Wilma Quesenberry, Willis, Melvin Quesenberry, Ferrum; stepdaughter
and son-in-law, Juanita Callis and Bill Tanger, Hollins; step-son-in-law, Frada Tillman, Roanoke; sisters,
Vinnie Turman, Hillsville, Arbutus Sykora, Willis; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy Vaughan, John and Irene
Vaughan, Newark, Ohio; grandchildren, Melissa Conner, Parker Conner, McKay Conner, Nikki Conner,
Christopher Conner; nine step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at First Baptist Church, Galax, with Reverend Norman
Goad officiating. Interment was in Felts Memorial Park.
ALDO LARRY VEST
COPPER HILL-Aldo Larry Vest, 56, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2004 as result of an automobile accident. He
was a Navy veteran.
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Survivors include: his mother, Irene W. Vest, Copper Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and James Young,
Indian Valley, Joyce Sowder, Pat and Jim Scott, Loganville, GA, Cathy Yates, Tampa, FL; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd.
Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion
Post #127.
GAZELLE ROBERTSON WEEKS
FLOYD-Gazelle Robertson Weeks, 89, passed away Friday, March 19, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, General Jewel Weeks, Sr., a son, Richard Emory Weeks; granddaughter,
Julie Anne Weeks; three brothers, Hall, Clyde and Jimmy Robertson , and a sister Molly Robertson.
Survivors include: four sons and daughters-in-law, General Jewel, Jr. and Sheila Weeks, Dedham, MA, Clyde
Franklin and Mary Lou Weeks, Chicago, Il, Carl Sheldon and Selma Weeks, Fredericksburg, Allen Lane and
Katherine Weeks, Floyd; two daughters and son-in-law, Velva Ellen Weeks, Rockville, MD, Donna Marie and
Sonny Russell, Rockville, MD; grandchildren, Donald Weeks, Auburn, Me, Robert Weeks, Dedham, MA, Mary
Czyras, Canton, MA, Michael Weeks, Norridge, IL, Donald Weeks, Chicago, IL, Linda Weeks, Chicago, IL, Alvin
Weeks, Fredericksburg, Arline Weeks, Fredericksburg, Debbie Boothe, Darnestown, MD, John Russell, Annapolis,
MD, Greg Russell, Laurel, MD, Derek Weeks, Floyd, Sarah Weeks, Floyd; 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great
grandchildren; special niece, Nancy Pyle, Rising Wun, MD.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor
Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of April 1, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
HAZEL HYLTON BLACKWELL
FLOYD - Hazel Hylton Blackwell, 60, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004, at her home after a battle with
cancer.
She graduated from Floyd High School and Radford College, becoming an elementary school teacher in 1966.
Having taught in Roanoke, Pulaski and Floyd County, Hazel retired in 2002.
After retirement she enjoyed arts and crafts, nature, photography, working with the Farm Bureau ladies and trips to
Florida with her sisters.
She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth W. Blackwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Janice Blackwell,
Matthew and Kelly Blackwell; grandsons, Dusten and C.J. Flinchum; father and mother, Unice and Vada Hylton;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Curtis Nester, Donna and Jack Simmons; mother-in-law, Eula W. Martin;
sisters-in-law and husbands, Nancy Jane and Richard Shank, Ileda and Frank Shelor, Louise and Tommy Hall, Mary
and W.B. Nolen; brother-in-law and wife, Robert and Patricia Blackwell, special friend and niece, Kimberly B.
Shively; an uncle and several aunts; numerous nieces and nephews; many special school related and other friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence
Nuckolls officiating.
Interment followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091 or Falling Branch United
Methodist Church, 109 Falling Branch Road, Floyd, VA. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CHARLES RAY PETERS
FLOYD - Charles Ray Peters, 83, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004 at his home. He was a Navy veteran of
World War II.
He is survived by: sons and daughters-in-law, Ray Jr. and Marcella Peters, Ferrum, Eugene A. Hylton, Tommy and
Geneva Hylton, Harry and Merita Hylton, Floyd, Alfred and Delores Hylton, Vesta, Clinton and Roselyn Hylton,
Willis, John and Reva Hylton, Indian Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Pat Boyd, Floyd, brother and
sister-in-law, Herman and Mary Peters, Stockton, CA; sisters, Ocie Rakes, Peggy Harris, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Myra
Peters, Aretta Spangler, Floyd; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Richard
Thomas officiating.
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Interment was in the Shelor Cemetery with graveside services by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion
Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JAMES “BUDDY” ELTON WEDDLE
EDEN, NC-James “Buddy” Elton Weddle, 74, died Friday morning, March 26, 2004 at Moses Cone Memorial
Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.
He was born in Floyd County to the late Isaac and Edna Alcorn Weddle.
He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from Fieldcrest Mills.
Surviving are: his wife, Louise Cochran Weddle, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Tom McKinney,
Anchorage, Alaska and High Point, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Karen Weddle, Eden,
North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Max and Jean Weddle, Eden, North Carolina, Clifford and Janet Weddle,
Garden City, South Carolina; grandchildren, Brian McKinney, Honolulu, Hawaii, Eric McKinney, Greensboro,
North Carolina, Chris McKinney and his wife, Meghann, High Point, North Carolina, Matthew Weddle, Eden,
North Carolina, Katy Weddle, Eden, North Carolina; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Karah, and Dominick
McKinney, Anchorage, Alaska; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church.
Burial followed in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Obituaries for the week of April 8, 2004
The Floyd Press
Friday, April 9, 2004
MAMIE PAYNE RIGGINS
FLOYD-Mamie Payne Riggins, 49, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2004 in the New River Valley Medical Center.
She was born March 3, 1955 in Wythe County, daughter of Joseph Payne and the late Frances DeHart Payne. She
was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Payne. She was a member of The Floyd Church of God.
She is survived by: her husband, Billy Franklin Riggins, of the home; two daughters, Starr-Lite Riggins, Eleia
Riggins; special sons, Chase Lovelace, Cody Lovelace, all of Floyd; father, Joseph Payne, Stuart, brother, Virgil
Payne, Stuart; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Tony Viars, Max Meadows, Eva and Jim Vipperman, Diane
and Roger Stegall, Deborah and Mike Clifton, all of Stuart; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and greatnephews
also survive.
Funeral service was held Monday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m. in The Reese Funeral Chapel with Reverend Clyde H.
Bishop officiating. Interment followed in the Hurst Cemetery.
Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, handled arrangements.
CARSLEY BENTON QUESENBERRY
DUGSPUR – Carsley Benton Quesenberry, age 77, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at Pulaski Community
Hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife of 58 years, Violetta (Shorty) Quesenberry; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and
Zelda Qusenberry, Willis, Russell and Bonnie Quesenberry, Dugspur; sister Tora Quesenberry, Galax; sister-in-law,
Ivory Combs, Salem; granddaughters and husbands, Laurie and Chris Whelan, Sasha and Kelly Presley, Shannon
and Raymond Underwood; great-grandchildren, Tiffinie, Elizabeth, Christophor, Jeramy, Jessica, Kody, Lee, Josh
and Kaleb.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, at Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Kenneth Poston
officiating. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, is handling arrangements.
ESTELLA JACKSON YEATTS WHITLOCK
FLOYD-Estella Jackson Yeatts Whitlock, died April 5, 2004, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was born December 2,
1913, to Thomas Alfred Yeatts and Mary Ollie Blackwell. Funeral service was held Thursday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at
the Floyd Presbyterian Church, and dinner to follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Floyd Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in the Wright Cemetery.
She marrie Elinos Alton Whitlock, September 15, 1934 (deceased Decmber 2, 1992) and were the parents to 10
children, 23 grandchildren, 3-step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren.
She is survived by one brother, James David Yeatts of Charlottesville and 11 siblings predeceased.
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Obituaries for the week of April 15, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, April 15, 2004
BEULAH "BB" MABERRY HOWERY
FLOYD-Beulah "BB" Maberry Howery, age 83, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing
Home. She was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arvie O. Maberry and Maxwell A. Howery, her father, Hillsman
Moses Slusher, her mother, Judy Rosa Jones M. Slusher, half-sister, Corrine M. Chapman, half-brothers, Hugh
Slusher and Silas P. Martin.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Layne Howery, Floyd, Sheree and William Harris III, San
Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Mendy and Rick Spence, Amanda and Allen Thompson, Joshua and Angela
Howery, William Harris IV, Lincoln Harris; great-grandchildren, Jared and Abigail Spence, Michaela and Mitchell
Thompson; brother, Lincoln Slusher, Shawsville; nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Floyd United Methodist Church with Reverend
Richard Gregory officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Floyd County
Rescue Squad, Floyd United Methodist Church or Carilion Hospice. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
LAWRENCE (LARRY) N. ROBBINS
FLOYD-Lawrence (Larry) N. Robbins passed away Friday, April 9, 2004. Mr. Robbins was a local businessman
who operated Floyd Motor Company for 21 years, was President and Director of Blue Ridge Bank and worked as a
realtor and associate for Blue Ridge Land Auction Company.
Larry entered the U.S. Army Air Corps shortly before graduating from high school. He completed pilot training and
received his wings in 1944 and piloted a B-25 and B-29 bomber during World War II. He was honorably discharged
from the military with the rank of Captain in 1957.
He attended North Carolina State University and graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College with a degree in Business
Administration. In the mid 1950's the family moved to Florida, where he served as a manufacturing representative in
the electronics industry. He was able to participate and observe the missile industry in its infancy. He contributed to
the first effort to put man into space and witnessed the launching of the first moon shot.
He later moved to Floyd in 1973 where he owned and operated Floyd Motor Company until 1989. He also worked
as a realtor for Blue Ridge Land and Auction, served as chairman of the industrial Development Authority and was a
charter member of the Lions Club. He was most proud of the creation of the new bank in Floyd, Blue Ridge Bank.
At his death he was President and Director of Blue Ridge Bank and a Director of the Mortgage Company of Virginia
and Bank Services Corporation, Inc.
He was a member of the Floyd United Methodist Church and served for many years as chairman of the
Administrative Board of the Church.
He is survived by: his wife, Jean Rakes Robbins of Floyd. They were married for almost 55 years. He was a loving
father to Robbie Robbins, Floyd, Gail R. Hunter, Aiken, South Carolina and Lisa R. Hamilton, Owensboro,
Kentucky. He was the doting grandfather of Brian Hunter, Susan Hunter, Kaela Robbins, Taylor Hamilton and
William Lawrence Hamilton. He is survived by Casey and Olivene Robbins, brother and sister-in-law, Hickory,
North Carolina, Mildred and Pete Underdown, sister and brother-in-law, Lenoir, North Carolina and Ocie Rakes,
sister-in-law, Floyd.
In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Floyd United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 55, Floyd, VA
24091.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at the Floyd United Methodist Church, Reverend
Clarence Dishman officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery, with graveside services by Floyd
V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
Obituaries for the week of April 29, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, April 29, 2004
LAURA THOMAS BARTEL
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FLOYD-Laura Thomas Bartel, 94, passed into eternal rest on, April 24, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in
death by her loving husband of 60 Years, Lawrence Bartel. Laura was a long time member of Stonewall
Brethren/Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
She leaves to mourn her loss: three daughters and sons-in-law, Freeda B. Sowers of Floyd, Tressie and James
Thornton of Floyd, Essie and Marion Long of Salem; five grandchildren, Alice S. and Wayne Bradbury of Floyd,
Curtis R. and Loyce Sowers of Floyd, Mark A. and Teresa Sowers of Floyd, Geary and Bett Long of Floyd, Tim
and Sandy Long of Salem; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; caregiver, Lillian Roland of
Floyd; special friend: Lillian Epperly of Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Stonewall Brethren/Methodist Church with Pastor
Dan Walker and Rev. Elbert Lee Naff officiating. Interment followed in Richards Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements
were handled by Gardner Funeral Home.
WILLIAM ALFRED DEHART
EDEN, NORTH CAROLINA-William Alfred Dehart, 85, formerly of Floyd County, passed away April 20, 2004 in
Salem.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joe.
He is survived by: his wife, Naomi Dehart, Eden, North Carolina; two daughters and one son.
Funeral service was held Thursday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden, North Carolina.
Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville, North Carolina with Reverend Wayne Sexton officiating.
Military rites were by Rockingham County Honor Guard.
RUBY BISHOP DUNCAN
CHRISTIANSBURG-Ruby Bishop Duncan, born October 3, 1918 and daughter of Harrison and Hettie Bishop died
April 20, 2004. She was preceded by her husband, Edward M. Duncan, sisters, Cynthia Dulaney and Lola Wade,
and brother Jesse Bishop.
She is survived by: sons, Beuford and Pearl Duncan of North Tazewell, Buddy and Wilma Duncan of Alum Ridge,
Andrew and Linda Duncan of Christiansburg; sister, Erma and Kirby Marshall of Christiansburg, Effie Dulaney of
Alum Ridge, Cora Smith of Max Meadows, Anna Dean and Bryant Clark of Wytheville; nine grandchildren,
Thomas Duncan, Jason Duncan, Betty Cochran, Martha Blankenship and Jody, Michael Duncan and Angie, Melina
West and David, Stacy Janney and Ralph, Adam Duncan and fiancé, Michelle Collins, Gregg Duncan; two stepgrandchildren,
Aimee Jones and Ryan Jones; great-grandchildren, Josh and Kayla Meeks, Blake Cochran, Samantha
Blankenship, Jessica Duncan, Bethany Duncan, Katie West, Hunter Duncan; several nieces and nephews.
She enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers, talking with her sisters and friends and enjoyed visits from her
children and grandchildren, but most of all, she loved her Lord.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 204 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Clyde Bishop and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Duncan Cemetery. Maberry
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CODY FRANCIS HALE
FLOYD-Cody Francis Hale, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center
following a valiant five-week struggle following surgery.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carson Cody Hale.
Left to cherish his memory are: his wife of 48 years, Anna Williams Hale, his high school sweetheart; son, Samuel
Cody Hale and wife Janice of Floyd; daughter, Susan Faye Hill and husband, Ken, grandchildren Brian Cody Hill
and Bethany Rae Hill of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Also surviving are his mother, Edith C. Hale of Floyd; sister,
Patricia Altizer and husband Jim of Floyd; nephews, Jay Altizer and wife Amy, and daughter Mary Grace of Dallas,
Texas, and Carson Altizer and wife Emily of Floyd. His cat Sparkplug misses him too.
Cody faithfully served his church, his community, and his country for many years through the Red Oak Grove
Church of the Brethren where he was deacon, Sunday School teacher and board chairman, through the Floyd County
Volunteer Fire Department where he was past chief and past president; the Floyd County Electoral Board which he
headed as Chairman, Floyd County Merchant's Association, and Floyd VFW Post #7854. He was a tanker in the 3rd
Armored Division of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and retired as a reservist from Hdq. Co., 2nd Bn., 320th
Regt., 80th Div. He was "the lawnmower man" as owner of Webb's Lawnmover Service, Inc.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, with Reverend
Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating.
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Interment followed at Jacksoville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion
Post #127.
Cody would be honored by memorials to Floyd County Volunteer Fire Departments or Red Oak Grove Church of
the Brethren.
ARCHIE MORAN
BASSETT-Archie Moran, 71, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke
from injuries received in an automobile accident on March 20, 2004. He was born on September 23, 1932 in Patrick
County to the late William (Zane) Moran and the late Bertie Agee Moran. Also preceding him in death are two
sisters Ocie Hamblin and Marie Banks and four brothers, Jincy, Guy, Edward and Wilson Moran. For 20 years he
was the owner and operator of Archie's Plumbing and Heating of Floyd and retired from Henry County PSA of
Martinsville.
Surviving are: his wife, Sylvia Moran of the home; two daughters, Theresa M. Smith of Floyd and Cathy M. Banks
of Floyd; one son, Darrell Moran of Floyd; three step-sons, Michael Clark of Axton, Wayne Clark of Ferrum and
Kennie Clark of Basset; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; one sister Mary
Slate of North Carolina.
Funeral service was conducted Monday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend
Ronnie Craig officiating. Burial was in the Ross Harbour Church Cemetery in Patrick County. Bassett Funeral
Service in Bassett handled arrangements.
MAYNARD S. WELLS
FLOYD-Maynard S. Wells, 84, passed away at his home and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. He was a dedicated member of Mount Elbert
Methodist Church in Riner for over 50 years. He retired with 36 years of service from Burlington Industries in
Radford. He was a World War II veteran of Battery C. 65th Armored Field Artillery Battalion where he received
several medals and ribbons.
Those left to cherish the memories of one so dear are: his wife of 56 years, Ava Underwood Wells, Floyd; daughter
and son-in-law, Linda and Mike Barnett, Christiansburg; grandsons and the "Apples of His Eyes," Derek Barnett
and Josh Barnett, Christiansburg; sister, Weda Buckner, Baltimore, Maryland; many nieces and nephews.
The family of Maynard Wells would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the family and
many wonderful friends and neighbors. All of the visits, cards, phone calls, food and prayers and support during his
illness will always be cherished. A special thanks to the staff of Medi-Home Health Agency and the Carilion
Hospice Services of the New River Valley. Without the special care provided by Joyce and Leslie Pugh, it would
have been impossible for him to die peacefully at home.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Micky
White, Reverend J.D. Harman and Leslie Pugh officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with
military honors by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd,
handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of May 6, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, May 6, 2004
ELLIS L. ENOCH
FLOYD-Ellis L. Enoch, 87, passed on to meet his maker on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at his home after a brief
battle with cancer.
Ellis Loring Enoch was born June 11, 1916 in Farmington, West Virginia. Mr. Enoch’s loving wife of 63 years,
Clarice, went to meet her Savior on August 27, 2003. His parents, Prudie Stuart and Emmett W. Enoch, and one
brother and sister-in-law, Errol and Edith Enoch also preceded him in death.
A small one-room school was the setting for Mr. Enoch’s early education. He graduated from Shinnston High
School and entered Fairmont State College in the fall of 1937. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in June
1942, with a major in P.E. and a minor in Social Studies. He received his Masters of Science degree from Radford
University in 1972. Drafted into the Marine Corps in 1939, Mr. Enoch served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Before and after the war he worked 22 years for the Consolidated Coal Company in West Virginia. Ellis and Clarice
were married on June 8, 1940 in Monteray. In 1958 he renewed his teaching certificate and began his teaching
career in Floyd. He taught and coached at Floyd High School and Floyd County High School for 23 years. He
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etired in 1981. During his teaching career the National Park Service employed him for 20 summers as a Park
Ranger. He enjoyed being a ranger because it allowed him to meet people from around the world. He was a life
member of the Floyd VFW and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 329 where he received his 50-year pin in 1999. He
was a member of Floyd Methodist Church and remained a member until his death.
He is survived by: his daughter, Leta E. Thomas, a graduate of Radford University and an elementary school teacher
for 25 years; son-in-law, S. Glenn Thomas, a son of Silas and Juanita Thomas of Floyd, a graduate of VA Tech and
engineer with GE for 37 years; grandson Stephen Thomas, a graduate of VA Tech with a BS in Computer Science
and an engineer with GE; granddaughter, Ella Thomas a graduate of UVA with a BS in Nursing, a Registered Nurse,
and currently a graduate student in Nursing at VCU in Richmond. All reside in Charlottesville. He has a younger
brother Ernest, and sister-in-law Thelma, who live in Poland, OH; three sisters, Emma Meredith, Evelyn Pethtel,
and Edna June Osbourn, all of Shinnston, West Virginia; nephew, Lloyd Enoch, and his wife Rita, of Vinton, many
nieces and nephews survive him.
In his many years of teaching and coaching, Mr. Enoch touched the hearts and influenced the lives of many. He was
greatly loved by family and friends. He will be sorely missed.
Funeral arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at the Floyd Methodist Church at 2:00
p.m. Sunday, May 2, with Reverend Richard Gregory and Mr. C.E. Mannon officiating. Interment followed in
Jacksonville Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127.
Masonic rites were held on Saturday at the funeral home by Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M at 7:30 p.m.
HENRY E. MAYBERRY
RICHMOND-Henry E. Mayberry, 74, died on Friday, April 30, 2004. He was born in Floyd County and was the son
of the late Henry C. and Attie B. Vaughan Mayberry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Rice Mayberry.
He is survived by: son Richard A. Mayberry and wife Eleanor of Richmond; three grandchildren, Carter, Madigan
and Fraser Mayberry of Richmond; sister, Dr. Vila M. Rosenfeld of Greenville, North Carolina; niece, Tamar F.
Rosenfeld of Denver, Colorado; three step-children.
He was involved in a number of varied business interest. He will always be remembers by his family and friends, for
his compassion, and generosity.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany Christians Church, 5400 Forest Hill
Avenue, Richmond, with Reverend Dr. H.W. Westbrook officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942. Arrangements were
handled by Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.
FRANK LEWIS PHILLIPS
INDIAN VALLEY-Frank Lewis Phillips, 67, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2004 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
He is survived by: one son, Randy Phillips, Fredericksburg; two daughters, Cathy Carpenter, Stafford, Malinda
Heizer, Roanoke; mother, Luvena Phillips, Indian Valley; five grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend
Kenneth Poston, Reverend Joe Cox and Reverend Vinton Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in
Montgomery Cemetery.
Obituaries for the week of May 13, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, May 13, 2004
GAYLAND CLARENCE BOYD
FLOYD-Gayland Clarence Boyd, 56, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004. He retired from the active military
reserves after 21 years of service.
He wa preceded in death by his father, Charles Oliver Boyd.
He is survived by: his friend and ex-wife, Kathy Boyd, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Dan Schantz,
Philadelphia, PA; son, Logan Boyd, Floyd; mother, Lois Webb Boyd, Floyd; two sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda
Rorrer, Riner, Elaine and Danny Phillips, Willis; two nieces, Angela Phillips, Karen Rorrer Smith; two nephews and
spouse, Daniel and Jocinda Phillips, Matthew Phillips; two great-nephews, Cole Phillips, Blaine Phillips.
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Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Danny
Phillips, Reverend Hosea Blankenship and Reverend Stanley Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in
Jacksonville Cemetery with military rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion #127. Gardner Funeral
Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements.
LEXIE VERNON DEHART
FLOYD-Lexie Vernon DeHart, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2004 at his home. He was a
loving husband, father and grandfather. The majority of his lifetime was spent being a faithful servant to his Lord,
Jesus Christ, and his flock. He was pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Pilot for 30 years. His ministry also included
holding many revival services, a gospel radio station, overseeing the gospel music program at the Friday Night
Jamboree for many years and holding services at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg and English Meadows
Retirement Home in Christiansburg.
He is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Ross Snead, Floyd, Sandra and David Ratliff, Floyd;
grandchildren and spouses, Ross Jr. and Pam Snead, Floyd, Sharon and Dale Goad, Gore, Michelle Anderson,
Christiansburg, Diana Epperly, Christiansburg, Alan Ratliff, Floyd; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Goad, Gore,
Nichole Snead, Floyd, Jonathan Snead, Floyd, Alexis Epperly, Rianna Hall, Devin Alderman, all of Christiansburg;
brother, Arnold DeHart, Bent Mountain; sister, Edith Knisely, Roanoke.
Funeral service was held on Sunday, May 9, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Dusty Eller, Brother Ersell
Alderman and Reverend Jerry Gibson officiating.
Interment followed in Greasy Creek Cemetery, Willis. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
GLEN W. DICKERSON
WILLIS-Glen W. Dickerson, 86, born in Willis on July 30, 1917 passed away Monday, April 26, 2004 at home in
Radford surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joel and Albertie Dickerson; brother, Edgar Dickerson; and sister, Clydie
Marshall. He was retired from Hercules.
Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Lettie Cox Dickerson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Betty
Dickerson of Christiansburg, and Buddy and Vivian Dickerson of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and
Donnie Raines of Radford; five grandchildren; one step-grandson; five great-grandchildren; three step- greatgrandchildren;
sisters, Uldine Duncan and Vesta Alderman both of Willis, Ester Cox of Radford, and Eula Weeks of
Maryland.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Everette
Shephed officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North
Canton, Ohio 44720.
MARY LOU HARMAN
CHECK-Mary Lou Harman, 72, passed away Monday, May 3, 2004 while on vacation at Nags Head, North
Carolina. She was a member and treasurer of the Copper Hill United Methodist Church. She was employed by
County Records of Floyd.
Survivors include: husband, Hubert R. Harman, Check; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jem Harman, Roanoke, Joe
and Anne Harman, Lexena, KS; daughter, Sandi Harman, Roanoke; sister, Grathel Sheppard, Grafton;
grandchildren, Bryce Harman, Brian Harman, Kari Harman; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was hed at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastor Dan
Walker officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Copper Hill United
Methodist Church Building Fund.
URSULA J. DICKERSON
FLOYD-Ursula J. Dickerson, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at her home.
Surviving are: husband, George P. Dickerson, Willis; special sister-in-law, Gloria Graves, Roanoke; four beloved
dogs.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend
Roy Turpin and Reverend James Burke officiating.
Interment will follow in Big Sand Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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JAMES HARDING MAXEY
ROANOKE-James Harding Maxey, 83, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2004. He was a native of Roanoke and
attended Jefferson High School. He served during WWII in the Army as an instructor at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, James Henry and Beulah Harris Maxey; his loving wife, Marie Simmons
Maxey; and his sisters, Opal Hugheon and Catherine Corbitt Belcher. He retired from Altizer and Maxey Garage
after many years of service as owner. He was a longtime member of Cave Spring Baptist Church and Colonial
Avenue Baptist Church in Roanoke.
Recently he had received spiritual guidance, love and fellowship from Faith Baptist Church in Check.
He is survived by: his wife, Iona Brookman Maxey of New Castle; his daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, Emily,
Robert (Dick), and Todd Dearning of Floyd; a son, James H. Maxey, III of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law,
Leslie R. Maxey and Cindy O. Maxey of Roanoke; a daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, Becky, Jay, Timothy,
Rebekah, Samuel, and Anna Poindexter of Monticello, Ill; a sister, Audrey M. Iddings of Vinton; a brother, Samuel
C. Maxey and wife, Betty, of Roanoke. The daughters and sons-in-law of Iona Brookman Maxey, Becky and Barry
Francisco of New Castley, Sherry and Richard Duncan of New Castle, Sharon Caine of Knoxville; and several
grandchildren. He also leaves many loving nieces, nephews and special long time family friends, Richard
Mattingley and wife, Bonnie, of Salem.
He was a loving father, faithful husband, and wonderful friend. He served the Lord in many ways and is now in
Heaven for a joyous reunion with his family in Christ.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, in the Campbell Cemetery, Roanoke County. The
Reverend Paul Eldridge will officiate. Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Funds, 59566
Floyd Highway North, Check, VA 24072.
Arrangements by Oakey’s South Chapel.
Obituaries for the week of May 20, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, May 20, 2004
ROBETENE A. CLEMONS
FLOYD-Robetene A. Clemons, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2004. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Elven Clemons, and a son, Rodney Clemons.
She is survived by: two sons, Ray Clemons, Grants, NM, Roger Clemons, Christiansburg; two daughters, Robin
Hogan, Blue Ridge, Ruby Akers, VA; three sisters, Mary Akers, Hillsville, Linda Duncan, Riner, Patty Reed, Floyd;
two brothers, Russell Akers, Floyd, Henry Akers, Floyd; four grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Clyde Bishop and
Reverend Ray Clemons officiating. Interment followed at Sowers Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
MOWYER LAWRENCE CONNER
CHECK-Mowyer Lawrence Conner, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Garthie Aldridge Conner, father and mother, Alfred Letcher and Evie Lawrence
Conner, brother, Maurice Conner.
He was a life time resident and farmer of the Terry's Fork/Stonewall Road Community. He was a sixty-year member
of Floyd Lodge No. 202 Independent Order of Oddfellows, member of Jacksonville Encampment No. 36, Canton
Roanoke No. 11. He retired from VDOT after 11 years of service in 1986.
Survivors include: two daughters, Anita Conner, Richmond, Myra Conner, St. Augustine, Florida; sister, Mazie
Wimmer, Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held Saturday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Elbert
Lee Naff officiating. Interment followed at Wilson Cemetery with graveside rites by Floyd Lodge No. 202 I.O.O.F.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
W. HANFORD HYLTON
FLOYD-W. Hanford Hylton, 73, passed away, May 15, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife Reva Hylton
and a daughter Carolyn H. Agee. He retired from the Virginia Dept. of Highways.
He is survived by: granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Wanda R. and Wayne Rakes of Woolwine; two great
grandchildren, Kerri Michelle Rakes of Woolwine, Austin Wayne Rakes of Woolwine.
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Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday May 17, 2004 at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Ralph
Duncan and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ELVIN GUINDWELL MCPEAK
FLOYD-Elvin Guindwell McPeak, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center.
Survivors include: his wife, Annie Lee McPeak, Floyd; son, Raymond M. Turner, Willis; daughters, Delsie Ann
Westbrook, Rich Creek, Shelby Lee Rich, Jamestown, TN; sister, Velva Eaton, Floyd; six grandchildren; one niece;
two nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Maberry Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Quesenberry
and Reverend Elmon Thompson officiating. Interment was in Harris Cemetery, Willis. Maberry Funeral Home,
Floyd, handled arrangements.
MARY EMMA VAUGHT
LONGSHOP-Mary Emma VAUGHT, 83, died, Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at her son’s home in Floyd. She was born
in Giles County, on October 4, 1920 to the late James Wathy and Ida Victoria Wyrick Caldwell.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Willard Snow Vaught and a son Daniel Leaton Vaught.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Sue and Leon Linkous, of Salem; two sons and daughter-inlaw,
Larry and Debbie Vaught, of Pilot, Bobby Ray Vaught, of Longshop; brother, Jack Dillard Caldwell, of
Roanoke; six grandchildren, Loretta and John Prillaman, Crystal and Don Asmussen, Donna and Dan Zicafoose,
Rebecca Lee and Lawrence Talbert, Paul Linwood Vaught and Willard Larry and Christy Vaught and nine greatgrandchildren
and three step great-grandchildren; serveral neices and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday, May 20, at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Matthew Kirkland with Mr. Bobby Fuller
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Harless Cemetery, Longshop.
Obituaries for the week of May 27, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
MARTY MARTUSCELLI
FLOYD-Marty Martuscelli, 61, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
Surviving are: sons and daughter, William Martsucelli, Michael Martuscelli of New York, Martin Martinuscelli and
Krysten Martuscelli of Florida; sister, Camille Price of Pilot; nieces and nephews, Tara Neitzey, Erin May and Kyle
Marchon.
Memorial service was held Wednesday, May 26, at 4:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home.
EMMA MEDINA
FLOYD- Emma Medina, 101, passed away May 24, 2004 at her daughters home. She is survived by: three children
and spouses, Orlando and Pura Medina of Floyd, Anabel and Cecilio Medina of Floyd, Margarita and John
Bonanno of Florida; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.
There was a private memorial service for the family. Donations may be made to the Floyd Co. Rescue Squad.
Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
PERCY ALLEN REED
FLOYD-Percy Allen Reed, 73, departed from his earthly life to his heavenly home at Carilion Roanoke Memorial
Hospital on May 24, 2004. He was born March 7, 1931 to the late Homer M. and Lillie Weeks Reed.
He is survived by: his loving and faithful wife of almost 54 years, Laureen Lester Reed; two special sons and
daughters-in-law, Robert and Judy Reed and Jeffery and Debbie Reed; four grandchildren who were the "apple of
his eye," Jennifer Bishop and husband Daniel, Matthew Reed, Heather Reed, and Michael Reed; one special little
great-grandson, Jesse Bishop; brother and sister-in-law, Alvis and Reva Reed; sister, Ruby Harmon; sister and
brother-in-law, Hazel and Myron Hylton; one niece and four nephews; a host of cousins and friends.
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He was a faithful member of Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren for 59 years where he served as deacon,
treasurer for 30 years, and architect for various building projects in the church. He served his country in the Armed
Forces during the Korean War in the 869th Med. Corp while stationed in Frankfort, Germany for 18 months.
He was retired from L.A. Gallimore and Wills Ridge Supply Building Contractors after 35 years of employment.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with
Reverends Richard Thomas, Hebron Quesenberry, Bill Stovall and Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment followed
in Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren Building Fund.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
LELIA CLARIS RADFORD UNDERWOOD
FLOYD-Lelia Claris Radford Underwood, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlie Underwood.
She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, Garfield and Joyce Underwood, Bernice and Mary
Underwood, Wayne and Brenda Underwood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gaye and Austin Harman, Marie and
Buel Bolt, all of Floyd; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Reverend
Brown and Verna Radford, Swanson and Ethel Radford.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Cannaday Cemetery. Reverend Leon Wood
and Reverend Joseph Falls officiated.
Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of June 3, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, June 3, 2004
JAMES EDWARD NOLEN
FLOYD-James Edward Nolen 81, passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 at the NRV Medical Center. He served his
country for three years in WW II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater where he received the Purple Heart. He was a
partner in A & N Auto Sales for many years. He was preceded in death by a son Gary Wayne “Pete” Nolen.
He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Barbara A. Nolen; two sons: Larry Nolen and Joyce Harman, Barry and
Linda Nolen; one brother and sister-in-law, Thelma and Mary Nolen; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sue
Hatcher, Mary and B. R. West.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Wood
officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery with graveside military rites by Floyd VFW Post #7854
and American Legion Post #127.
Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home Floyd, VA.
ALFRED ODELL NEWMAN
SALEM-Alfred Odell Newman, 82, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2004. He served his country during World War
II in the United States Army.
He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Mary C. Newman; children and spouses, Sandra K. Newman and Reed Carr,
Alfred R. and Linda Newman, Wayne and Vickie Newman, Tony Newman, Carla and Rick Nunley, Kenneth and
Louise Newman; five sisters and spouses, Irene and Dean Ward, May and Posey Scott, Rachel and Brady Hendricks,
Stella and Harold Durham, Hazel and Bill Harrell; two brothers and spouse, Calvin and Ruth Newman, Carl
Newman, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Roy Turpin
officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery with military graveside rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and
American Legion #127.
Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
WALLACE LEE TINSLEY
RICHMOND-Wallace Lee Tinsley, 77, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Frances Toney Tinsley. He was preceded in death by his brother George Mack Tinsley, who died defending
our country and one sister, Christabelle L. Tinsley Darnelle. He was a Navy veteran.
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He is survived by: two daughters, Sandra Tinsley Owens, Rocky Mount and Susan Tinsley Hagen, Richmond;
granddaughter, which he raised as his own and her husband, Merinell and Clinton Howard, as well as five other
grandchildren, John Gross, Jr., Jason Gross, Susie Gross, Neal Owens, Tracey Hagen Dean; 13 great-grandchildren,
Jessica Barnhill, Heather Dennis, Tiffany Dennis, Cory Barnhill, Hope Howard, Cody Dilliard, Christian Dilliard,
Ashton Gross, Jasmine Gross, Rebecca Gross, Hannah McDaniel, Christopher Gross, Sierra Johns; one greatgrandchild,
Desire Marine Tayler; many nieces and nephews; three brothers, John E. Tinsley, William Stewart
Tinsley, Floyd and his wife Ivey Tinsley. Also a special friend whom he thought of as family, Sandra Brown.
He will be put to rest in the Veterans Cemetery in Amelia Virginia.
NOLEN, GOLDIE BOYD
Roanoke Times 6/7/04
Goldie Boyd Nolen, of Christiansburg, age 79, died June 5, 2004 after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. She
was the daughter of the late Eula and General Boyd of Floyd, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husbands,
Gordon L. Nolen and Warren Grant Nolen, brother Wilson Boyd, sisters Lelia Hatcher, Pauline Brockwell, Tempsey
Mitchell and infant sister Frances Boyd. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Jane and Robert O'Keeffe; sons and
daughter-in-law Steve and Eva Nolen and Randy and Kathy Nolen. She is also survived by grandsons Ryan and
Zachary Nolen and survived by sisters Sylvia Hatcher, Ocie Weddle, Irene Spangler and Lucy Harris all of Floyd
and many special nieces and nephews. She also leaves Nicole Woodruff, a special granddaughter.The family would
like to extend sincerest thanks to Dr. Scott Jamison, Carilion New River Valley Hospital Nursing staff, and staff at
Radford Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Special thanks to all friends, neighbors and co-workers who provided
support during her illness and especially to the children from Falling Branch Elementary School who gave their
hearts and smiles to Mrs. Goldie. Friends may call at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, after 12 noon Sunday, June
6th, where the family will be from 6 - 8 pm. Funeral service 11 am, Monday at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren
with Rev. Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by Maberry
Funeral Home in Floyd.
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Obituaries for the week of June 10, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, June 10, 2004
MARY WATKINS COWLES
MECHANICSVILLE-Mary Watkins Cowles, 94, died June 7, 2004. She was born and raised at Camp Creek in
Floyd County. As an adult she moved to Toano where she married, raised a family, and taught school for more than
30 years.
She is survived by: her brother, Dr. Howard B. Watkins of Charlottesville; daughter, Betty Jo Cowles Yates of
Mechanicsville; son, Robert Charles Cowles of San Jose, California.
A graveside service will be held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd on Friday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Center,
4600 Cox Rd, Suite 130, Richmond, VA 23060 or to your local rescue squad. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in
charge of arrangements.
ETHEL REBECCA FIELDER
FLOYD-Ethel Rebecca Fielder, age 79, passed on to be with the Lord on June 5, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. at Carilion New
River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Wilbur Fielder, daughter Rebecca
Ann Graham, and sister Teeny Bessie Miller.
She is survived by: five sons and four daughters-in-law, Charles Wilbur Jr., and Pat Fielder, Denver, CO,
Emmett Andrew and Judy Kay Fielder Casper, WY, Douglas Howard Fielder, Casper, WY, Robert Allen and
Nina Fielder, St. Louis, MO, Larry Wayne and Judy Fielder, Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Lee
and Gary Groth, Parker, CO, Marie Ellena and Rich Connor, Deltona, FL; beloved daughter and son-in-law,
Sally Belle and Roger Dale Radford, Floyd; beloved brothers Barney Love, Waxhall, NC, Erskine Love, Roanoke;
beloved granddaughter and husband, Amanda Dawn and Colen Lee Bishop, Floyd; three very special greatgrandchildren,
Alexandra Mattie and Abigail Nichole Cox, and Griffin Cole Bishop, all of Floyd; 13 grandchildren;
17 great- grandchildren; special niece and husband, Ann and Jack Cawley, Vinton; niece Cis Stencil, of
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Snowflake, AZ; brother-in-law Woodrow Stewart, San Diego, CA: nephew Ron Stewart, Scottsdale, AZ.; and
special friends at Blue Ridge Manor Apts.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday June 8, at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Lackey
officiating.
The family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the building fund for Grace Baptist
Church.
FLORENCE ODELL WEBB GRAHAM
ROANOKE-Florence Odell Webb Graham, 91, formerly of Floyd, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2004. She was a
widow of Henry W. Graham, and was preceded in death by two borthers, Harry and Early Webb. She was a member
of Westhampton Christian Church and a former employee of the American Viscose Corp. She was retired from
Lazarus Inc.
Survivors include: brothers, Elmer Webb, Delmer Webb, George Webb; sisters, Nettie Brown, Bertha Schoolcraft,
Claudine Browning; step-daughters, Doris Graham, Arlene Poff, Nova Olson; four step-grandchildren. Funeral
service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5. Reverend Skip Ericson officiated. Interment
followed in Sherwood Memorial Park.
MARVIN JACKSON HARRIS
RADFORD-Marvin Jackson Harris, 83, formerly of Floyd, departed this life on Monday, May 31, 2004. He was
cared for in his last days by his loving family. He was preceded in death by one son, Lester Dale.
Surviving are: his wife of almost 60 years, Lula Belcher Harris; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Terry
Harris of Orange; three daughters and sons-in-law, Evona Helms of Meadows of Dan, Hettie and Tedd Webb of
Belspring, Barbara and Cliff Luckado of Radford; eight grandchildren and their families, Dennis Helms, Clayton
Helms, Julie Harris, Jennifer Turner, Allen Hopkins, Roger Harris, II, Daniel Harris, and Miranda Webb; three stepgrandchildren,
Missy Bratton, Vicky Williams and Renee Browning; nine great-grandchildren; brother, William
Harris of Elk Creek; five sisters, June Terry, Coreen Dickerson, Loreen Puckett, all of Hillsville, Colleen Boyd of
Floyd, and Veda Mucher of Mercersberg, PA; very special friends, helping until the very end, Bobby and Noble
Phillips and caregiver, Brian Mitchell. "Pa" Harris was well loved by all. He will be remembered by many for the
many times he drove the Radford High Band bus back in the 1970's and all the children he helped to raise. A very
special thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their loving care. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
East Radford Church of God with the Reverend Wayne Poston and the Reverend Jim Walker officiating. Interment
followed in Willis Cemetery in Willis. Mullins Funeral Home in Radford handled arrangements.
GOLDIE BOYD NOLEN
CHRISTIANSBURG-Goldie Boyd Nolen, 79, died June 5, 2004 after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. She
was the daughter of the late Eula and General Boyd of Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gordon
L. Nolen and Warren Grant Nolen, brother Wilson Boyd, sisters, Lelia Hatcher, Pauline Brockwell, Tempsey
Mitchell and infant sister, Frances Boyd.
Surviving are: daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert O'Keeffee; sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Eva
Nolen and Randy and Kathy Nolen; grandsons, Ryan and Zachary Nolen; sisters, Sylvia Hatcher, Ocie Weddle,
Irene Spangler and Lucy Harris, all of Floyd; many special nieces and nephews; special granddaughter, Nicole
Woodruff.
The family would like to extend sincerest thanks to Dr. Scott Jamison, Carilion New River Valley Hospital Nursing
staff, and staff at Radford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Special thanks to all friends, neighbors and co-workers
who provided support during her illness and especially to the children from Falling Branch Elementary School who
gave their hearts and smiles to Mrs. Goldie.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverend Richard W.
Thomas officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral
Home in Floyd.
ROSA LEE HUNDLEY PLASTERS
MEADOWS OF DAN-Rosa Lee Hundley Plasters, 93, died Saturday night, June 5, 2004, at her home. She was
born November 16, 1910 in Stokes County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late James Walter and
Lummie Manning Hundley. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, and a member ok the Concord Primitive
Baptist Church for 68 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John C. Plasters; son, James
Plasters, two daughters, Bessie Mae Plasters, and Artie Plasters Milton; two sons-in-law, Tom Milton and Jimmy
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Gilbert; three sisters, Mamie Holt, Mary Hill, and Mattie Bullins; three brothers, Willie Hundley, Cyrus Hundley,
and Collie Hundley.
She is survived by: four daughters, Nadean Gilbert, Stuart, Jane Clifton, Woolwine, Lucille Harris and husband
Bill, Dublin, GA, Shirley Meade and husband Steve, Millerville, MD; son, Billy Wayne Plasters and wife Sherry,
Meadows of Dan; step-son, John Calvin Cockram and wife Jo Nell, Tega Cay, SC; two sisters, Nina Ore, Madison,
NC, Ruby Chaney, Mayodan, NC; brother, James Hundley, Stoneville, NC; 16 grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren,
four great-great-grandchildren; special friends, James Hylton, Leon Walker, Barbara Johnson, and
Mary Ellen Scott.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart conducted by Elder
Donnie Conner and Pastor Jack Foley. Burial followed in the Plasters Family Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Plasters Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy Wayne Plasters, 5122 JEB Stuart Highway,
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 or to Hospice of Patrick County, 18688 JEB Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171.
LAURIE ANNE WIMMER
PILOT-Laurie Anne Wimmer, 46, Passed away Friday June 4, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents
Tom and Mary Gregg.
She is survived by: her husband, Thomas Wimmer, Pilot; one step-son, Joe Wimmer, Richmond; two brothers
and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Betty Gregg, Check, John and Sherry Gregg, Check; two nieces, Krista Gregg,
Felicia Alderman; one nephew, Andy Conner; several other nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law and spouse,
Patsy and Allen Link, Carol Wimmer; one brother-in-law, Don Wimmer, Sr.; many aunts, uncles and other family
members.
Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday June 7 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating.
Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery.
Arrangement by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
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Friday, June 18, 2004
VERA ESTELLE ROBERSON GRIFFITH
FLOYD-Vera Estelle Robertson Griffith, 87, passed away in Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was a seamstress
who will long be remembered for her ability to make custom clothes and also for her beautiful quilt making and
embroidery work. She was predeceased by her husbands, Buran H. Griffith and Walter H. Griffith and a son,
Buford H. Griffith.
She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law, William Elbert and Esther Griffith of Check, Donald H. and
Judy Griffith of Floyd, and Richard A. and Betty Griffith of Floyd; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-grandson; four sisters-in-law, Catherine Roberson, Florence McAlexander, Dorothy Thomas and Odessa
Ousley; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend
Richard Thomas and Reverend James Cockram officiating. Interment was in Lee Cemetery on Route 615. Wood
Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
PATRICIA TRISH BARTON OSBORNE
PLEASANT GARDENS, NC-Patricia “Trish” Barton Osborne, 46, died Monday, June 7, 2004 at Wesley Long
Hospital. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd.
Interment followed at Topeco Cemetery. Rev. Michael Barrett and Rev. George Gorman officiated.
She was born in Henry County, on December 2, 1957. She was employed as an accountant with Unison. She
was a member of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church for fifteen years. She loved to travel to Beaufort and explore the
beaches. Her faith and loyalty to God was an inspiration to us all. She was especially devoted to her children and
husband of 19 years, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are: her husband, Clifford “Ron” Osborne, of the home; son, Chris Osborne; daughter, Laura
Osborne, of the home; step-sons, Corey Osborne and Evan Osborne of Martinsville; parents, Paul Wesley and Mary
Hungat Barton, of Martinsville; sister, Teresa “Reece” Tuggle and husband Dwayne; brother, Warren Barton and
wife Joyce; niece, Lori Barton; nephew, Matt Tuggle and many extended family members who will mourn her
passing.
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There was a remembrance ceremony in Trish’s memory for family and friends at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church at
Forbis and Dick Funeral Home in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405, or Pleasant Garden
Baptist Church, PO Box 157, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313, or Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 63 Circle Rd.,
Martinsville, Va. 24112.
AMANDA ELLEN REED
FLOYD-Amanda Ellen Reed, 87, passed away Monday, June 14, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Asa L. Reed, daughter, Betty M. Pratt and grandson Dawson R. Pratt.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Elise Evans, Memphis, TN, Janet and Lewis Turner, Floyd, Margaret
and Curtis Turner, Floyd, Linda and Billy Pratt, Willis; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Joan Reed, Floyd,
Gary and Phyllis Reed, Galax; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Reed, Riner; sisters, Patty
Duncan, Floyd, Virgie Sutphin, Floyd.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Roy Turpin officiating. Interment followed at Duncan Chapel Cemetery.
GLOETTA VASS TRAIL
CHECK-Gloetta Vass Trail, 47, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2004.
Survivors include: a daughter, Tina Marie Peeples, Floyd; granddaughter, Lauren Nichole Smith, Chilhowie; sisters,
Cheryl Sharpe, Floyd, Joann Ring, Rural Retreat; special companion, Bobby Lewis Trail, Check; special pet, Tony.
Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd. William
Fenwick officiated.
IVA ANGLE CANNADAY WHITENACK
ROANOKE-Iva Angle Cannaday Whitenack, passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on Wednesday, June 2, 2004. She
was born September 5, 1916 at Check. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry B. Cannaday and her
second husband, Ray B. Whitenack. She is also preceded in death by her father and mother, Stanley and Flora
Clower Angle of Check; two sisters, Bea Angle Anderson and Mae Angle Conner; two brothers, Clarence Angle and
Woodrow Angle (Woody); and a nephew, Bobby Angle.
Surviving are: a daughter and a son-in-law, Janet Cannaday and Hilton King of Roanoke; a son and daughterin-law,
Larry B. and Darlene Hannabass Cannaday; three grandchildren, Robert Zachary Cannaday and Christine A.
Cannaday, all of Merietta, Georgia, Iva Michele King of Fairfax; niece, Luci Anderson Graham, Roanoke; and a
host of nieces and nephews, all who are out of the area. Mrs. Whitenack was co-owner of two grocery stores-
Shopwell on Brambleton Avenue and Brandon Road Market founded by Woody Angle and Harry Cannaday, known
as "Angle and Cannaday." She was also in sales at Tower's Hallmark Gift Shop, Tanglewood Leggett's China
Department and Village Gift Shop at Cave Spring. She was on the debate team and the basketball team at Check
High School. She was member of Central Baptist Church. A dear friend, Dr. David Henderson, conducted the
funeral at Oakey's South Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5. Interment followed at Evergreen Burial Park.
Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
MARGARET HYLTON WHITLOW
FLOYD-Margaret Hylton Whitlow, 93, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Friendship Manor Health Care
Center. She was the widow of Henry W. Whitlow.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" and Marcella Whitlow, Roanoke; daughter and
son-in-law, Anne W. and Cecil Gillespie, Roanoke; granddaughter and husband, Debra W. and Steve Hickey,
Roanoke; grandson and wife, William C. and Kai Gillespie, Simi Valley, CA; great-granddaughter and husband,
Stephanie and Mike Hudgins, Roanoke; great-grandson, Brandon Gillespie, Simi Valley, CA; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lawrence
Nuckolls officiating. Burial followed in Topeco Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Falling Branch
United Methodist Church, 109 Falling Branch Road, Floyd, VA 24091
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Thursday, June 24, 2004
VEDA BLYE CONNER BOWLES
ROANOKE-Veda Blye Conner Bowles, 92, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Albert and Ora Conner of Copper Hill and her husband, Thomas F. "Tom Bowles, three brothers, Garwood Conner,
Wilson Conner, Marshall Conner, sister, Ileda Mills.
Survivors include: brother, E.G. Conner, Copper Hill; son, Lawrence W. Bowles, Bedford; two granddaughters, S.
Michele Gauci, Bedford, Rhonda Jo Gardner, Bedford; two great-grandchildren, Joseph L. Gardner and Margaret
A.F., "Molly" Gardner, Bedford.
Graveside service was held in Evergreen Burial Park on Tuesday, June 22. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
EFFIE CONNER MCAVOY
ROANOKE-Effie Conner McAvoy, 94, formerly of Fayetteville, West Virginia died on Sunday, June 20, 2004 in
South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was the widow of J. Galen McAvoy and Roy C. Conner. She was born in Floyd
County and was a daughter of W. Robert Anderson and Aristene Radford. She attended Kenaday Presbyterian Day
School and remembered going with her family in a covered wagon to Pig River Church. She was a past member of
the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, West Virginia and lastly of the Bethlehem Church of the
Brethren, Boones Mill.
She is survived by: three sons, William B. Conner of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Glenn H. Conner and Roy C.
Conner, Jr., both of Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Beulah Nichols, Manetta; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren
and one great-great-grandson. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at the
Bethlehem Church of the Brethren, Boones Mill. Interment followed at 3:30 p.m. in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak
Hill, West Virginia. Flora Funeral Home, Rocky Mount handled arrangements.
LYNWOOD HARRISON MIZE
BASSETT-Lynwood Harrison Mize, 61,passed away Friday June 18, 2004. He was a long time Virginia Funeral
Director presently employed by Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd. He was a member of UTC, Knights of Pythias
and Moose Lodge and active in the Republican Party.
Survivors include: wife, Nancy Pickurel Mize, Bassett; father, Russell J. Mize, Bassett; sister, Louise Lovely,
Brevard, NC; three nieces
A brief service followed visitation on Saturday, June 19, with Rev. Roy Turpin & Rev. George Smith officiating at
Maberry Funeral Home.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery,
Bassett with Rev. Ron Gore officiating.
IMOGENE LENA REECE
BASSETT-Imogene Lena Reece, 76, passed away Monday, June 21, 2004.
Funeral service was held at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home in Martinsville on Wednesday, June 23 at 2 p.m.
ELFRIDE P. WALKER
RESTON-Elfriede P. Walker passed away Sunday night, after suffering a stroke the previous week. She was the
widow of Vernon J. Walker, Reston's Director of Open Space Management and Development.
Elfriede was the only child of August and Lina Langsdorf of Bad Nauheim Germany, born March 19th 1931. She
first came to the United States with Vernon J. Walker in 1956. They married in 1958 in the northern New Jersey
region where her husband taught school and directed a Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp. Elfriede’s early days in
America were summering in a tipi or rustic cabin. Vern and Elfriede moved with their family of Jeff, Christoph,
Glenn and to Reston in 1967, where Vern assumed the mantle of Nature Center Director. Elfriede quickly
befriended many of the early “Restonians” and remained active in the community through her participation in
Reston Garden Club, Friends of the Library, the Community Center Board and many other groups.
Elfriede earned her realtors license and joined Long and Foster Realtor’s ca. 1978 and from this vantage point
began to sing the praises of Reston in it’s early days. Her dedication and service to her clients resulted in many long
friendships with so very many people that were drawn to the “New Town.” She continued to serve her clients until
the very last week of her life.
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She is survived by: her children Jeff T. Walker, CPSS, of Floyd, Christoph Walker of Sacramento CA, and Glenn S.
Walker of Reston. In addition she is survived by her daughter-in-law Theresa Baum Walker and three grandchildren
Idalina M., A. Delia and Cyrus M. Walker all of Floyd.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 18 at Reston Community Center in Reston. Contributions in her name may be
placed to Walker Nature House, C/O Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190 Attention:
Katie Shaw.
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Thursday, July 1, 2004
NISTEN SUTPHIN ALDERMAN
WILLIS- Nisten Sutphin Alderman 84 of Willis, VA passed away Saturday June 26, 2004. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Otis L. Alderman.
Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-laws, Rodger and Sally Alderman, Willis,
Joe and Tracy Alderman, Prince Frederick, MD; sisters, Georgie Kemp, Floyd, Sue Bolt, Riner; brother and sisterin-law;
Billy and Gloria Sutphin, Prince Frederick, MD; five grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren; three great-great
grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 29, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan
Montgomery and Pastor Joe Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed at Willis Cemetery.
DR. ALTON LLOYD GRIFFIN
FLOYD-Dr. Alton Lloyd Griffin, 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2004. He was born September 5, 1927,
in Houston, Texas, the son of Carl and Johnnie Frances Griffin. The major focus of Alton's life for half a century
was the church. He served as associate pastor of Broadway Baptist Church in Houston and as pastor of Edmund
Street Baptist Church, a pioneer-missions congregation in Brush, Colorado. During his sojourn in Colorado, he also
taught math and science at the high school in Weldona. The bulk of his ministry then took place in Virginia, having
served for twenty-two years as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lynchburg, eight years at Floyd Baptist Church,
five years as interim pastor of Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church near the Floyd and Patrick Counties, and a year
and a half as interim pastor of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church.
Alton and Kathryn Jane Barnes, better known as Kitty, were married on Friday, 13, of August 1955 at the First
Baptist Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Alton is survived by: his wife, Kitty; their three sons, Al and Doris, Steve and Robin, Mike and Judy and their
daughters, Katie and Emily; brother, Carl and Dot and their family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Dr. Graham
Mitchell and Reverend Jim Churchwell officiating. Interment will follow in Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church
Cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
AVA CONNER MOLES
SHAWSVILLE-Ava Conner Moles, 80, passed away Saturday June 26, 2004.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Moles, daughter, Sue Rouse, brothers, Mastin Conner and
Herman Conner.
Survivors include: sister, Arva Coleman;
son-in-law, Larry Rouse; grandchildren,
Shawn Rouse, Victoria Hancock; great-grandchildren: Dylan Rouse, Kelsy Hancock,
Aliegha Hancock.
Visitation will be at Maberry Funeral Home Monday, June 28, 2004 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services
will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Marshall
officiating. Interment will follow at Alderman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The
American Heart Association.
DORIS EVELYN WINN SURBER
RICHMOND-Doris Evelyn Winn Surber died Sunday, April 18, after along illness. Beloved wife of the late George
Edward Surber and mother of the late Stephen Wayne Surber, she is survived by a daughter, Sandy Noell and her
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husband, Gerry, Richmond; son, Charles Winn Surber and his partner Mark Troen, LaGrangeville, NY; two
granddaughters, Mrs. Jennifer Noell Vaughan and Ms. Laura Winn Noell, Richmond; two great-grandchildren,
Adriane and Landon Vaughan, Richmond; sisters, Mrs. Frances Winn Hale and her husband, Ralph, Blacksburg, and
Mrs. Chris W. Gillis, Jonesborough, TN; sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Surber Edwards, Charlotte, NC.
She was born July 17, 1924, in Huntsville, Alabama, she spent her childhood in Narrows. She graduated from
Narrows High School and attended Lewis Gale School of Nursing in Roanoke.
A resident of Floyd from 1955-1971, she was active in many civic, community and church affairs. She was a
member of various clubs and organizations, including the Floyd Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School,
sang in the choir and assisted her husband who served as chairman of the Board of Deacons and Superintendent of
Sunday School. She assisted her husband with his self-owned and operated pharmacy. Her daughter, Sandy, and son,
Charles, graduated from Floyd County High School.
In 1971, she and her husband moved to Pearisburg where they resided for six years. In 1977 they moved to
Wytheville and resided until 1985. In both Pearisburg and Wytheville she remained active in the Baptist Church and
pursued her interest in nursing at the local hospitals and on a private basis.
After her husband's sudden death in 1985 she relocated to Richmond to be close to her daughter's family, enjoyed
travel to visit her sons, volunteered at a local hospital and sang in the church choir.
She will be remembered as an excellent homemaker, outstanding cook, accomplished singer, supportive parent to
her son, Stephen, during his devastating illness and early death and devoted wife and mother.
A graveside memorial service was held Tuesday, April 20, at Birchlawn Cemetery in Pearisburg.
Memorial contribution may be made to Chesterfield Christmas Mother, Box 2500, Chesterfield, VA 23832 or
Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226.
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Thursday, July 8, 2004
JAMES WILLIAM AGEE
HAMPTON-James William Agee, 81, passed away Friday, June 25, 2004, after a lengthy illness. He was a native
of Floyd County and a Peninsula resident since 1951.
After working in the Civilian conservation Corps, J.W. served in the Army in WWII where he went ashore at
Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, on D-Day with the 29th Infantry Division. He was awarded a Bronze Star and
Purple Heart, along with other badges and honors.
After his Army service he worked at Newport News Shipbuilding where he retired as a welding supervisor in 1985.
He was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton and was an avid outdoorsman and golfer.
He is survived by: his wife of 53 years, Margaret of Hampton; three children, David Agee and his wife, Lynn, of
Yorktown, JoAnn Barbour and her husband, Bruce, of Yorktown and Kay Harris of Hampton; six grandchildren,
Allison and Eric Barbour, Melanie, Amanda, Sandi and Jake Harris; two brothers, Donald Agee of Yorktown,
Murray Agee of Floyd; one sister, Annie Lou Lee of Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home by Reverend Michael
Ray and Reverend Murray Agee.
Special thanks for the wonderful care provided by the Personal Touch Hospice. Arrangements were handled by
Parklawn-North Funeral Home 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton.
JOHN LEWIS BEAVER
FLOYD-John Lewis Beaver, 70, of Floyd passed away Monday July 5, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
He was an army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Rosa B. Beaver, Floyd; one son, Kenneth Leroy Via, Floyd; two daughters, Gwendolyn
Via, Christiansburg, Charlotte Via Scott, Floyd; five step children, Theron Calfee, Atlanta, Terry Jones, Roanoke,
Connie Basham, Troutville, Teresa Sherman
Christiansburg, Tammy Calfee, Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren, Kenisha Via, Ashanti Via; three sisters,
Kitty Huff, Treva Claytor, Floyd, Loretta Stigger, Radford; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry A.
Lindsey and Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Burial was in the Big Oak Cemetery with Military rites by Floyd V.F.W.
Post #7854 and American Legion Post #124
EDWARD LEE BURGESS
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FLOYD-Edward Lee Burgess, 79, died July 2, 2004.
Survivors include: his wife, Iona Faye Burgess, Floyd; step daughter and husband, Charliene and Lindel Belcher,
Meadows of Dan; step son and wife, Donnie and Joann Hatcher, Floyd; brothers and sisters- in –law, Junior and
Madeline Hatcher, Patrick Springs, Burt and Linda Hatcher, Manassas;
sister-in-law, Maidelle Hatcher, Dugspur;
three step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 4, officiated by Rev.
Glen Sage. Military Rites were held by Floyd VFW Post # 7854 and American Legion # 127.
ALBERTA JANE LANNEN
FLOYD-Alberta Jane Lannen, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004.
She is survived by: four children, Mary Baldwin, Jeanne Waldroup, Thomas Baldwin, Dianne Baldwin; four
grandchildren, William Baldwin, James Baldwin, Ferando Durand Jr., Thomas; brother, Thomas Smith.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the
arrangements.
OTIS ELWOOD PRATT
CHRISTIANSBURG-The glory of God came to Elwood Pratt “Papa Pete” on July 2, 2004 and Jesus took him into
his arms and has given him peace and rest.
He was the son of the late Lorenza B. Pratt and Inez Mize Pratt.
Elwood leaves a huge family to cherish his memory, starting with his beautiful wife, Sylvia Weddle Pratt, whom he
called “sweetheart”. They had a legacy marriage of fifty-eight years. Out of that marriage came six children. Two
had preceded him in death, Roger Elwood Pratt and Mary Alice Pratt.
He is survived by: daughters, Loretta Pratt Vest and her husband Charles of Pilot, Ruby Pratt Torres and her
husband Larry of Blacksburg, sons David Pratt and his wife Carolyn of Floyd, Ralph Pratt and his wife Phyllis of
Christiansburg. He had nine grandchildren; Rebecca V. Earnest and her husband Patrick, Bryan Vest and his wife
Lynette, Andrea Pratt Harris, Joshua Pratt, Ken Reed and his wife Michelle, Aaron Reed, Jonathon Pratt and his
wife Anna, Travis Pratt and Trey Pratt. He had twelve great grandchildren; Issac, Leigh, Macey, Miranda, Andrew,
Kaleb, Alexis, Tiara Faith, Gram, Emma Jane, Lily and Noah.
He was also blessed with an extended family; four more grandchildren, Bryana Lackey and her husband Joe, Brian
Greenway, Danielle McAlwee and her husband Jason, Justin Torres. He has four more great grandchildren;
Josey, Jaci, Abby and Patrick.
He was also, preceded in death by two sisters; Nell Janney, Lois Gibbs, and a brother Brown Pratt. His brother
Lawrence Pratt resides with his son in Salem.
He was born in Floyd County and lived there most of his life until he moved with his wife to Christiansburg a few
years ago.
He served in World War II and fought for our freedom as a member of the 336th Engineer Combat Battalion, 5th
Engineer Special Brigade at Omaha Beach, Northern France. He was with the tenth armoured division “Tiger” in
Germany. He served God and his country in six months of the toughest kind of fighting, first at the steel and
concrete approaches to Nazi Germany and later within the Reich itself.
Dad went home on Independence Day Weekend. He Truly has real freedom now – which is in Christ. He fought
the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. He was truly a man of integrity and truth. He will be sadly
missed by all who knew him – Especially his wife and family. John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled, you believe
in God, Believe in me.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday July 5 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Don Peters, Rev.
Richard Thomas and Rev. Ken Reed officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites
by Floyd VFW Post #7854 & American Legion #127.
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NANNIE H. HAMRICK
WILLIS-Nannie H. Hamrick, 89 passed away peacefully on July 10, 2004. A native of Willis, she was the daughter
of the late Crawford and Lottie Bolen Harris and the widow of Herman L. Hamrick.
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She is survived by: one sister, Weeda H. Wood and her husband Tom of Martinsville.
Nannie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews, but will be especially missed by
her nephew Mark A. Harris and wife Brenda of Roanoke, her nephew Don L. Harris and Wife Sandra of Dobson,
NC and her niece Linda H. Jacocks and husband Jake of Virginia Beach, She was much more than an aunt to them.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, officiated by Rev.
Bunny Gregory, with interment at Jacksonville Cemetery.
MARJORIE FLUOR MOORE
CALIFORNIA-Marjorie Fluor Moore, 78, an Orange County resident for 48 years, died June 9, 2004 of a long
illness at her home in Santa Ana. A woman of deep sensibilities and wide-ranging humanitarian concerns, Marjorie
combined active philanthropic service in California with a career as a writer. Wife of the late industrialist, J. Simon
Fluor, of Fluor Corporation, she was a biographical co-author of "Alfred Nobel, The Loneliest Millionaire." A
Virginia born descendant of an original Jamestown settler, Marjorie considered Orange County to be her home.
Marjorie Fluor Moore was a Regent and State Chaplain of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a leader in the
World Affairs Council, Eastern Star, P.E.O., and the National League of American Pen Women. Marjorie also had
distinguished records of service with the American Red Cross, the YWCA, Salvation Army, and Children's
Hospital. She was also a past chairman of the international hostess society, Les Dames of Los Angeles. In recent
years, Marjorie Fluor Moore directed much of her time and energy to the work and ministry of Biola University in
La Mirada, California. Marjorie's love for Biola's student body was perhaps most evident in her generous support of
its new state-of-the-art library. Marjorie's heart for Biola was a reflection of her love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Thurman Moore, whom she wed July 27, 1979, in Carmel California. Service
for Marjorie was held in the Waverly Church at Fairhaven Park in Santa Ana on June 17 at 11:00 a.m.
ELIZA BELLE RADFORD
FLOYD-Eliza Belle Radford, 100, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Uriah Radford.
She is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Joe Anderson, Amelia, Pee Wee and John
Leffingwell, Sandstone, Joanne Anderson and Gary Rivers, Amelia; son and daughter-in-law, Nolen and Faith
Radford, Floyd; ten grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at New Haven Baptist Church with Reverend Leon
Wood and Reverend Joseph P. Falls officiating. Interment followed in County Line Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
JOHN WALKER RICHARDSON
ROANOKE-John Walker Richardson, 79, a long time resident of Floyd County, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Petey Richardson and his daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Flora Richardson.
He is survived by: his wife, Patricia H. Richardson; daughter and son-in-law, Jessie and Mary Harmon; six sons and
three daughters-in-law, John R. and Donna Richardson, Danny W. Richardson, Jim S. and Rhonda Richardson, Bo
Richardson, Butch and Ella Richardson, and Jeff Richardson; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren.
He retired from the automobile business in 1984. He was founder and owner of Richardson Motor Company. He
was a member of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. He was a member of the Roanoke
Moose Lodge 284, a past governor and held the fellowship degree. He served in the United States Marine Corp. in
World War II and was a member of the Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. He was a wonderful husband, dad,
grandpa and great-grandpa. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Malpass for his kindness and compassion to
our dad-grandpa, and our family.
Private family burial was at Evergreen Burial Park on Saturday, July 10. Oakeys South Chapel handled
arrangements.
ROSA COCKRAM TURNER
BASSETT-Mrs. Rosa Cockram Turner, 57, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004 at R.J. Reynold Patrick County
Memorial Hospital in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on July 11, 1946. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Joe "Pete" Tunrer, her father, Robert Lincoln Cockram and an infant sister. She attended Sanville
Assembly of God.
She is survived by: one son, Robert Turner of Floyd; two daughters, Ann Turner of Bassett and linda Strothers of
Meadows of Dan; one stepdaughter, Debbie Radford of Floyd; one stepson, Gary Turner of Bassett; eleven
grandchildren; her mother, Susie Worley Cockram of Bassett; and one sister, Annie Cockram of Bassett.
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Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Reverend Jim
Churchwell officiating. Burial followed in Cockram Family Cemetery.
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DAVID "GUY" BALLINGER
BONAIRE, GA-David "Guy Ballinger, 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2004. Services were held at 11
a.m. on Friday, July 16, at the Chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with interment following in Magnolia Park
Cemetery.
He was born in Floyd County and was a delivery driver for Haverty's Furniture of Macon for 32 years. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Guliver and Effie Ballinger, son, David Ballinger and a brother, Clyde C.
Ballinger.
Survivors include: his wife of 39 years, Mary Ellen Ballinger, Bonaire, GA; daughter, Melisha Ann Ballinger,
Bonaire, GA; brothers, Ward Ballinger, Floyd, Kirby Ballinger, Warner Robins, GA, Bob Ballinger, Marietta, GA;
sisters, Lossie Dickerson, Ridgeway, Sylvia Keith, Warner Robins, GA, Helen Campbell, FL, and a number of
nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home handled arrangements.
JACQUELYN SUE TAYLOR
FLOYD-Jacquelyn Sue Taylor, 75, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2004. She was a great loss to family and friends
after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
She leaves a large family including husband, Jack Taylor, son Jack Taylor, Jr. and wife, Jan Taylor; daughter, Claire
Hubbard and husband Mike Hubbard; daughter, Susan Lynn Whitaker and husband Carl Whitaker; four grandsons,
Avery Taylor, Jason Tueller, Larry Tueller and wife Christine Tueller, Michael Hubbard, Jr.
She attended Kent State University in Ohio and received a teaching degree from Wheaton College in Illinois. After
teaching English at Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois, she worked for Tidewater Psychiatric Institute as a
substance abuse counselor, where she retired in 1980. She and her family moved to Floyd where she was a member
of the Floyd Historical Society, a volunteer for the Old Church Gallery, member of the Floyd Bridge Club, and a
member of Great Oaks Country Club.
A memorial service for family and close friends was held Wednesday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Taylor household. .
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of July 29, 2004
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JAMES JEFFREY JAMISON
FLOYD-James Jeffrey Jamison, one of God's special children, was returned to Him on Monday, July 26, 2004. Born
with Downe Syndrome, Jimmy touched many lives as he could only see love and kindness, and he knew when it
was reciprocated. Jimmy attended special schools in Baltimore, Maryland until moving to Roanoke where he
attended a workshop for the retarted. Jimmy was a member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and after moving
to Floyd, he attended the Topeco Church of the Brethren for the last six years. He was predeceased by his father,
William P. Jamison.
He is survived by: his mother, Kathleen W. Jamison, Floyd; brother, Larry W. Jamison and wife Michele,
Hunterville, North Carolina; and an uncle, Chad P. Jamison, of Radford.
Jimmy also leaves behind a special friend of twenty-five years, Patsy Fisher of Roanoke. Numerous relatives and
friends also survive.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Topeco Church with Reverend Michael Varner
officiating. Interment followed in Topeco Church Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Gardner Funeral Home,
Floyd.
Since Jim was a war history buff make memorial gifts in his memory to the Bedford D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77,
Bedford, VA 24523
FRANCES PIERCE LYNCH
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BEDFORD-Frances Pierce Lynch, 88, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004 in the Bedford Memorial Hospital. She
was born September 6, 1915 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Robert S. Pierce. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Larry Oren Lynch. She was a member of the Ephesus United Methodist Church.
She is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry D. and Joyce G. Lynch of Bedford, Douglas W. and
Dianne Lynch of Meadows of Dan; brother and sister-in-law, Sherman and Eva Pierce of Bedford; sister, Helen
Fariss of Bedford; three grandsons and their wives, Stephen and Brenda Lynch of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Michael
and Cheryl Lynch of Glen Allen, and Tony and Linda Dingus of Bedford; step-grandson, Matthew Beaver,
granddaughter and her husband, Cheri and Rick Dellinger of Bedford, step-granddaughter and her husband, Adina
and Michael Martin; four great-grandchildren, Bryce Lynch, Alisha Dingus, Christopher Dingus and Geri Dellinger;
two-step-great grandchildren Alex and Andrew Straight; special niece, Loretta Lynch Miller of Forrest; 13 nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, July 24, at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Reverend Rick
Dellinger and Reverend Garry Shelton.
Interment followed in Virginia Memorial Park. Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, handled
arrangements.
LEOTA FAY MOORE
FLOYD-Leota Fay Moore, 85, passed away, July 21, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
Survivors include: her husband, Denver M. Moore, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Kathy Moore, Floyd;
several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, with Reverend
Tony McCracken officiating.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
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LEMUEL EDWIN BATTLE, SR.
COPPER HILL- Lemuel “Ed” Battle, 69, left this earth to be in peace and comfort on Friday July 30, 2004. He was
a lovable, jovial husband, father and “grandpa.”
He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after serving two terms in Vietnam. He was a member
of Floyd VFW Post # 7854, American Legion Post # 127, and Copper Hill Church of the Brethren.
Left to keep his memory are: his wife, Ardella (Cathy) Battle, Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Lemuel
Battle, Jr., Copper Hill, Larry and Teresa Battle and son Travis, Michael and Annette Battle and son Eric and
daughter Kimbery, Floyd; daughter, Nina Griffith and daughters Amanda and Taylor , Floyd; brothers and sisterin-law,
Darden and Carole Battle, Charlottesville, Fred Battle, Union City, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Nina and
Dick Hatcher, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Edna Bower, Floyd; sister-in-law and husband, Phama and Fred Altizer
and family, Riner; a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 2, at the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with Rev.
Jim Worline, and Rev. Mike Battle officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd with Military
Rites by Floyd VFW Post 7854 and American Legion Post #127. Memorials may be made to Floyd VFW, American
Legion, or American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
DOLLY YEAROUT MILLER
TEXAS-Dolly Miller, 56, beloved mother, loving wife, sister and friend, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2004 in
Austin Texas. Dolly was born May 15, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She married Clarence J. Miller on September
8, 1979. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where she raised two children and was
very active in various charitable and community organizations. A Registered Nurse, Dolly enjoyed travelling and
shopping in such places as China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Turkey, Europe, Iran and the Bahamas, before moving to
Austin, Texas. Dolly loved boating and swimming with her family on Lake Travis when not scouting for real estate
or decorating her home.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Estelle Yearout and sister Anita Yearout.
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She is survived by: her husband Clarence; son, Brett; daughter. Adrienne; brothers Gentry (Sharon) and
Dempsey Yearout and several nieces and nephews. Dolly was a very kind and compassionate person who had many
close friends who sought and enjoyed her company over the years. She will be greatly missed.
A memorial service was held on June 25, 2004 in Austin, Texas. Interment will take place on August 22,
2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Cemetery in Floyd.
SILAS HARMON THOMAS
FLOYD-Silas Harmon Thomas, 89, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center.
He was a member of Red Oak Grove Church of Brethren, where he served as a deacon and trustee. Mr. Thomas was
preceded in death by his parents, Tyler and Emberzetta Harmon Thomas, and two brothers, Sol and Simon Thomas.
Surviving are: his wife of 64 years, Juanita Thomas, Floyd; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Judy
Thomas, Copper Hill, Glenn and Leta Thomas, Charlottesville, four grandchildren and spouse, Robin Nichols,
Kevin and Christy Vest, Copper Hill, Stephen Thomas, Charlottesville, Ella Thomas, Richmond, four-greatgrandchildren,
Keshia Nichols, Kacie, Dylan, and Nicholas Vest; sister-in-law, Vera Thomas, Floyd. Several nieces
and nephews also survive.
Funeral service was conducted Wednesday, August 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Jimmy Cannaday and Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville
Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ROBERT M. (BEE) THOMPSON
BENT MOUNTAIN-Robert M. (Bee) Thompson, 76, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004. He was a longtime
member of Mt. Union Church of the Brethren, and was retired from Salem Frame. Mr. Thompson was preceded in
death by: his wife, Shirley W. Thompson; parents Roy and Rosa Thompson; and two brothers, Marvin and Lewis
Thompson.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mike and Barbara Thompson, Copper Hill, Steve Thompson,
Bent Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Roger Turnbull, Roanoke; grandchildren, Iris and Mindy
Thompson; step-grandson, Justin Turnbull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Christine Thompson, Bent
Mountain, Dalton and Ocie Thompson, Pilot; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Dennis Conner, Bent Mountain;
sister-in-law, Almeta Thompson, Bent Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special nurse, Dixie Utter.
Funeral service was conducted from Oakey's South Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4. Interment
followed in Copper Hill Cemetery.
OLLIE MAY UNDERWOOD
FLOYD-Ollie May Underwood, 92, passed away Sun day, August 1, 2004. She is survived by an aunt Callie Handy
of Axton; ten cousins, Thelma H. Spangler of Martinsville, Delcie H. Blades of Locust Grove, Irene H. Joyce of
Ridgeway, Ruby Handsy and Stafford Handy, both of Stuart, Drucilla Williams of Axton, Fred Bolling of West
Virginia, Virginia Underwood of Stuart, Buren Underwood and Edith U. Hubbard, both of Meadows of Dan.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence
Nuckols and Reverend Roy Turpin officiating. Interment was in Jacksonville Cemetery.
ROBERT EDWARD YODER, SR.
GLADYS-Robert Edward Yoder, Sr., 75, of 2315 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at his
home. He was the husband of Esther Yoder Yoder.
Born December 30, 1928 in Princess Anne, he was a son of the late Eli M. and Amelia Beachy Yoder. He was
a member of Bethel Mennoite Church and a retired employee of Brookneal Farmstore, Inc.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Robert Edward Yoder, Jr. and his wife, Almaria, of Gladys,
Dwayne Yoder and his wife, Joyce, of Gladys, Joseph Yoder and his wife, Mary Sue, of Gladys, Donald Yoder of
Gladys, and Ernest (Sonny) Yoder and his wife, Ruth, of Gladys; three daughters, Betty Ann Martin and her
husband, Lynn, of Rustburg, Edna Ruth Martin and her husband, Harold, of Long Island, and Alice (Missy) Bender
of Floyd; one brother, Ernest Yoder of Rustburg; three sisters, Annie Kanagy of Dayton, Ruth Yoder of Floyd, and
Grace Horsley of Madison Heights; thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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Funeral service was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, at Bethel Mennonite Church by the Rev. Leon
Yoder, the Rev. Sam Troyer, and the Rev. Eli Yoder. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Bethel Mennonite School, 5946
Brookneal Hwy, Gladys, VA 24554.
Arrangements by Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys.
To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com .
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DR. WOODROW W. CLARK
LOUISE G. CLARK
ROANOKE-Dr. Woodrow W. Clark, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004. Dr. Clark was born July 31, 1912 in
Naruna. Louise G. Clark passed away Saturday, July 17,2004. She was born in Baskerville, March 12,1916. They
were married September 1, 1938. Dr. Clark graduated from the University of Richmond in 1936. He competed in the
javelin throw and held the school record for over 30 years. He received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from
Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, NY in 1939. Dr. and Mrs. Clark served many churches including
Syracuse, NY, Haddonfield, NJ, Royal Oaks, MI, and Huntington, WV. Dr. Clark served as first vice-president of
the American Baptist Convention in 1971 -1972. Mrs. Clark was elected president of the American Baptist Ministers
Wives Fellowship of the American Baptist Convention in 1965.
They retired to their farm on Bent Mountain in Copper Hill where he raised Christmas trees and
Rhododendrons. He served as interim pastor at churches in Bedford, Alderson, WV, Floyd, Pulaski, and Cave
Spring Baptist Church where he later served as minister to senior adults. They moved to Brandon Oaks Retirement
Center where they lived the past 10 years. Dr. Clark is survived by one brother, Garland Clark of Newport News.
They are also survived by their children and spouses, Patricia and William Crosby of Plattsburgh, NY, Wayne and
Mary Jane Clark of Avon, OH and Barbara Clark of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Anne and Bruce Martin,
Plattsburgh, NY, Dale Crosby of Ogden, UT and Reid Crosby of Burlington, VT. Great-grandchildren, Samantha
and Zachary Martin. Memorial services will be held at Cave Spring Baptist Church Sunday, August 8, 2004 at 7:00
p.m. Pastor Jim Reeves and Pastor Eddie Lupton will officiate. Private graveside service was held on Saturday for
the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Cave Spring Baptist Church, Colgate ,
Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, NY or the charity of your choice.
LUCY NANCY COVENEY
FLOYD-Lucy Nancy Coveney peacefully passed away Saturday evening, August 7, 2004 at home after a long
illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bernie, son Kevin Brennan of New Jersey; daughter and son-in-law,
Kathy and Scott Ward of New Jersey; son and daughter-in-law, B.J. and Kim Coveney of Texas and son and
daughter-in-law Brad and Teresa Coveney of Floyd. She was the beloved "Jammy" of Griffin Ward, Kourtney and
Bryce Coveney. She is also survived by three sisters..
Lucy and Bernie arrived from New Jersey about 7 years ago bringing with them their wonderful zest for life.
Lucy loved her husband’s music and loved attending all his gigs. She loved music, dancing, good food and
shopping. Lucy always found the best bargains.
Her family was the most important part of her life. Through her cooking you knew you were loved. This
carried over in everything that Lucy did and everyone she touched. This love overflowed into her job at Tekoa
where she cooked for the young girls and staff for nearly 4 years. In her final days, the girls and staff came to her
assistance by bringing food and cleaning her house. They cared for her as she had cared for them.
No matter what was going on around her life, including her fight with cancer, when she smiled, she brought hope
and assurance that it would all be okay. Even in her final days, her smile warmed the hearts of everyone. She will be
greatly missed.
A celebration and memorial of her life will be held Thursday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the upstairs ”Over the
Moon” Café at the Harvest Moon located at 227 N. Locust St. in Floyd. Everyone is invited to bring music
instruments, stories to share and of course food for a potluck.
In lieu of flowers, Lucy asked that donations be made to Tekoa Inc., P.O. Box 90, Pilot, VA 24138.
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REN JOHN HOLLANDSWORTH
NORFOLK-Ren John Hollandsworth, 81, of Bayside Avenue, went to be with the Lord July 28, 2004.
He retired as chief after 21 years of service with the U.S. Navy, fought during World War II and the Korean
Conflict. He later retired as a master plumber after 22 years from Norfolk city schools. He was a member of St. Pius
X Catholic Church. Ren was a good father and husband and will be greatly missed. He was predeceased by his twin
brother, Ray Hollandsworth.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 58 years, Marion; two children, Dr. Paul Hollandsworth and his wife
April of Chesapeake and Paula Connors and her husband Mike of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Brian Gray
and his wife Rachelle and their child Conner of Florida; Jeffrey Gray and his wife Janice of Virginia Beach, and
Michael Connors, and his wife Kelly of Centerville.
A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, conducted by
Reverend Monsignor R. Francis Meunch. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions
may be made The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, handled
arrangements.
SUSAN EANES POPE
PRICETON, NC-Susan Eanes Pope, 50, of 120 New Barbour Road, Princeton, North Carolina died Tuesday night,
July 27, 2004, at Wilson Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1954 in Patrick County. She was the daughter of
the late Edward Jerry and Margaret Strickland Eanes former operators of the Blue Ridge Restaurant and Eanes
Grocery on Barberry Road in Floyd. She was a 1972 graduate of Floyd County High School
She is survived by: her husband, Joseph Junior Pope of Princeton, West Virginia: son and daughter-in-law,
Joseph Brian and Joy Pope of Princeton, North Carolina; sisters, Betty Wellons of Princeton, North Carolina, Elsie
E. Rierson of Winter Park, Florida.
Funeral service was held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Casey Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Stickland
and Reverend Chad Strickland officiating. The committal service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 in the
Princeton Cemetery. Casey Funeral Home, Princeton, North Carolina, handled arrangements.
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BESSIE CARRINA SPENCE BALLINGER
WILLIS-Bessie Carrina Spence Ballinger, 102, passed away Thursday August 12, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing
Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband Percy Lee Ballinger in 1961, her father William Archer Spence in 1969
and mother Laura Ellen Peel in 1965.
Her daughter, Violet Lee Peterson and grandchildren, Melvin, William, Thomas and Laura, Great
Grandchildren Tommy, Jr., Stephen and Stephanie survive her.
Graveside memorial services were held 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 16, 2004 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with
Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. The family request any memorials be sent in Bessie’s honor to Willis United
Methodist Church 5671 Floyd Highway South, Willis, VA 24380
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd was in charge of arrangements.
CALLIE ESTELLE BUMPUS
MARTINSVILLE-Callie Estelle Bumpus, 93, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at home. She was born April 22, 1911
in North Carolina the daughter of the late Oscar Smith and the late Maggie Dillon Smith. Also preceding her in
death was a son Norwood Bumpus, grandson Artie Prillaman, Jr., brothers Haze Smith, Doyle Smith and twin
brother Carl Smith and sisters, Destie Adkins and Nellie Cardwell.
She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and served in churches in Henry, Franklin, Floyd counties and
in Eden, North Carolina along with her husband, Reverend Thomas Hugh Bumpus of the home. Also surviving are a
daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and James Fink of Martinsville, son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. Mills and wife
Bertie Mills of Martinsville, and daughter-in-law, Irene Owen of Collinsville. She had six grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren,
12 great grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted at Freedom
Baptist Church on Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tim Whiteheart, Reverend Tracy Freeeman,
Reverend Edwin Moore, Reverend Carl Keith officiating. Burial followed in Roselawn Burial Park. Basset Funeral
Service in Bassett served the Bumpus family.
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IVA LILLIAN MORGAN
COPPER HILL-Iva Lillian Morgan went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2004. At 90 years young and known for
her wittiness, she was a devoted wife and mother of seven children, 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and was a Sunday School teacher and a long-time faithful
member of the Women's Fellowship. She was born March 14, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and
Elizabeth (Betty) Conner. She is preceded in death also by her husband, Robert (Bob) Morgan, three brothers, Lee,
Sam and Woodrow Conner; five sisters, Pauline Rakes, Goldie Barlett, Mabel Poff, Hazel Ferris and Virginia
Conner and two sons-in-law, Alton Shaver and Walter (Bob) Poff; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wilburn Harris
(Will) and Diane Morgan of Hardy and Robert (Bobby) and Joan Morgan of Roanoke and five daughters and three
sons-in-law, Ruby Poff and Sylvia and Wayne Wimmer of Salem, Betty Shaver of Roanoke, Phyllis and Richard
Phillips of Richmond and Dorma and Lowell Yeatts of Check.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dexter Sowers,
Bonnie and Arthur Conner of Copper Hill, Velva Harris Davis of Roanoke and Georgianna and Leon Link of
Bristol, Tennessee; also numerous nieces and nephews. We loved her very much and will miss her dearly. The
family wishes to especially thank the staff of Raleigh Court Health Care Center for their loving care. Funeral service
was conducted Monday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Reverend Jim Worline
and Reverend Doug Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,
Adventa Hospice, Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Oakeys South Chapel
handled arrangements.
THEODORE PATTERSON
FLOYD-Theodore Patterson, 73, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center.
Survivors include: sister, Mae Hickman McDaniel with whom he lived, Floyd; half-sisters, Mary Jones, Pearl
Flacks, Bluefield, West Virginia; half-brothers, James Hamlett, Charles Hamlet, Bluefied, West Virginia; several
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service was held Sunday, August 15, at Mount Zion Christian Church with Reverend James
Houchins officiating.
Burial was private. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CLELLA ELIZABETH PETERS
FLOYD-Clella Elizabeth Peters, 85, formerly of Floyd passed away Monday, August 16, 2004 at Franklin Health
Care Center. She was the widow of Herman E. Peters.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Travis Martin, Bassett; sons and daughters-in-law,
Garfield and Betty Peters, Moneta, Kendall and Gail Peters, Roanoke; brother, Ernest Gillespie, Floyd;
grandchildren, Gary Martin and wife Jennifer, Robert Peters, Darrell Peters and wife Jennifer; three stepgrandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004 at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church in
Roanoke. Reverend Jeff Scott, Pastor John Shelley and Reverend Steve Pasley will officiate. Entombment will
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ELDER CECIL ECKMAN QUESENBERRY
INDIAN VALLEY-Elder Cecil Eckman Quesenberry, 80, passed away Monday August 16, 2004 at New River
Valley Medical Center. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was pastor of New Hope
Primitive Baptist Church and Dry Pond Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Allene Phillips Quesenberry, Indian Valley; son and daughter-in-law, Roy and
Lois Quesenberry, Blacksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Luther Henley, Dublin, Carolyn and Rick
Webb, Willis; grandchildren, Ritchie Henley, Lisa Comerose Steven Quesenberry David Cope; brothers and sisterin-law,
Estel Quesenberry, Radford, Elmer and Evelyn Quesenberry, Willis; sister and brother-in-law, Virgie and
William Lundy, Independence; former son-in-law, Howard Cope, Indian Valley.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday August 19, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with
Elder Ruben Hawks officiating. Burial will be in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery.
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WILLIAM HARRISON SLUSHER, Jr.
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FLOYD-William Harrison Slusher, Jr. , 87, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, August 17, 2004.
He was born February 20, 1917, son of the late William H. and Louise Davis Slusher. His wives, Gladys Prater and
Estellene S. Jones, and a grandson, Brent David Barnett, also preceded him in death. He is also predeceased by
brothers Joe and Lewis and sister Julie.
He is survived by: four daughters and spouse, Deborah and William Schirmann, Burlington, NJ, Margaret
Barnett, Strasburg, Louise Slusher, Alexandria, Yvonne Slusher, Falls Church: two step-sons, Oscar Jones, Roger
Jones: three step-daughters, Ivadale Duncan, Dinah Mabery, Sue Bailey; four grandsons, Frank Barnett, Chad
Barnett, Paul Casteel, William Schirmann: one granddaughter, Brenda Usdin; six great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Leo Slusher, Franklin, WVA,Charles Slusher, Floyd, Tom Slusher, Richmond;
three sisters, Lilia Coates, Danville, Betty Nester, Floyd, Hazel Rutrough, Floyd; many nieces, nephews, and other
relatives.
Bill had a love of wood working, photography, fishing, gardening, western movies, cross word puzzles, and
most recently, developed a keen interest in computers. He was a retiree of Front Royal Hydraulics in Front Royal,
VA. He was a long standing member of the Civil Air Patrol, and had served as Major. He proudly served his
country as a member of the Merchant Marines.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 20, at the Slusher-Jones Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy
Cannaday officiating.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
ROY FRANKLIN DEMORY
FLOYD-Roy Franklin Demory born March 7, 1943 to Carl and Eunice Demory in Alexandria left this life suddenly
on August 18, 2004. He is predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by Nancy Allen Demory, his wife of 38 years. Roy, called Tommy by his family, leaves his
sisters, Leilani "Lani" Williamson and her husband Jim, of Luray, Georgia "Polly" Wilmer and her husband John of
Crimora, and Candace "Candy" Rountree of Otis, KS; little brother, Carl "Eddy" Demory and his wife Bonnie of
Lyndhurst; sisters-in-law, Janet Chin and her husband Gabriel of Ann Arbor, MI and Susan Collins of
Charlottesville, and brothers-in-law, Mark Allen and wife June of Salem and David Allen of Lexington and Floyd,
and his friend, Diane Bell of Washington, DC; nieces, Susan Brown and her husband, Jimmy, Carrie Wilmer,
Christine Law and husband John, Erin Gomez and husband Dennis, and nephews, James Williamson and his wife,
Kimberly, and Carl Rountree; grandnieces, Georgia Brown, Demory and Annabelle Williamson, and Kendra
Gomez; grandnephews, Hunter McMillon and Carson Law; one surviving uncle, Calvin Demory of Lancaster, and
cousins, Nancy's nieces and nephews and their children, and many friends.
Roy met Nancy at Ferrum College on November 13, 1963 and let her know shortly thereafter that they would
travel the rest of his life together. His working life was spent in public service as a Recreation Therapist at Eastern
State Hospital, Williamsburg, as a Sergeant on the Police Department of Lawrence, Kansas, as an officer with
George Mason University Police in Fairfax, and as an Inspector and Supervisor with the Virginia Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. Roy loved fleamarkets, collecting stuff, the Redskins, his dogs, Floyd County,
his friends, his family, and life.
A memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with
Reverend Hebron Quesenberry officiating. The family also received friends on Sunday, August 22, from 3:30-4:30
p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations to Ferrum College, Floyd County Rescue Squad,
American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, or a charity of your choice
CHARLES OTIS WALLER
GORDONSVILLE- Charles Otis Waller, 69, passed away at his home in Gordonsville on Wednesday, August 18.
Charlie was born in Texas Jan.19, 1935 and was the lead singer, guitar player and leader of The Country Gentlemen
bluegrass band. Charlie, John Duffy and Bill Emerson founded The Country Gentlemen on July 4, 1957. Charlie
was a member of the IBMA Hall of Honor and the Virginia State Country Music Hall of Fame.
He is survived by: his wife Sachiko Waller; daughters, Mina Waller of Gallatin, Tn. and Dori Lane of Florida;
sons, Randy Waller of Falls Church and Danny Graves of Colorado; sisters, Joy Chasteen of South Carolina and
Donnie Rae Peloquin of Texas; brother Rickie Waller of La. A special "Little Buddy" Matthew Wurzburger of
Willis as well as five grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral service was held at the Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville on Sunday August 22 with Rev. Kenny
Wurzburger and Eddie Adcock officiating. Interment followed in the Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville.
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MANDY HICKS COBURN
FLOYD - Mandy Hicks Coburn, 95, formerly of Coretta, WVA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the New
River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Coburn, two daughters, Phyllis
Griffith and Juanita Coburn, one son, Thomas Coburn, and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She is survived by: three sisters, Martha Agnes and Theron Phillips of Floyd, Sylvia M. Quesenberry of
Westminster, Maryland and Freda Y. Giron of Hanover, PA; two sons, Bill and Thresa Coburn, Mentor, OH and
Alonzo Donald Coburn of Floyd; 19 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren; two
sisters, Faye Bates of Chatanooga, TN and Lola Tate of Jacksonville, FL, one brother, Jack Hicks of Jacksonville,
Florida.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend
Kenny Wurzburger and Dr. Harold Adams officiating. Interment was in White Rock Cemetery. Donations may be
made to the White Rock Church of the Brethren.
REBA COLLINS CONNER
SARASOTO, FLORIDA- Reba Collins Conner, 84, formerly of Copper Hill, passed away August 23, 2004, at her
home in Sarasota, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow B. Conner.
She is survived by: two sons, Glenn and Dottie Conner of Baltimore, MD and Larry and Pat Conner of
Baltimore, MD; two daughters, Elizabeth and Walter Morey of Sarasota, Florida, Barbara Joyner and Paul Morgan
of Delaware; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Millard and Georgie Collins of
Chesapeake; two sisters, Edna Mills of Copper Hill and Mary and Leo Ernkas of Perry Hall, MD.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Olen Gardner officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Wood
Funeral Home, Floyd.
MAE HODGE CROMER
FLOYD-Mae Hodge Cromer, “Bertie,” 79, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Giles County on December 29, 1924 to the late William Henry and Elizabeth Sartan Hodge.
She is survived by: her sons and daughter-in-law, Barry L. Cromer, Randy and Myra Cromer, all of Floyd;
daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Neal Jenkins of St. Anthony, Idaho, Vickie Van Etten of Danridge,
Tennessee, Barbara Singleton of LaFollette, Tennessee, Linda and Wayne Tucker of Rexburg, Idaho; sisters,
Isabelle Drinkwater of Crew, Margaret Fenton of Blacksburg, Lenna Brooks of Shawsville, Patricia Sweeney of
Blacksburg; brothers, Lewis Hodge, Tuck Hodge, Preston Hodge, all of Blacksburg.
Funeral service was held Saturday, August 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Ron Hodge officiating. Interment followed in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg. McCoy Funeral Home,
Blacksburg, handled arrangements.
VADA GAY HYLTON
WILLIS-Vada Gay Hylton, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ollie McAlexander Hylton. She was preceded in death by her brothers,
Edgar, General, Granville and Johnnie Hylton, and three sisters, Bessie Boothe, Agnes Hylton and Lola Turner.
Survivors include: brother and sister-in-law, Posey and Darlene Hylton, Meadows of Dan; sisters-in-law, Elsie
Hylton, Barbara Hylton, Willis; Inez Hylton, Floyd; brother-in-law, Chester Boothe, Meadows of Dan; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with
Reverend Ralph Duncan officiating.
Burial followed in the Hylton Family Cemetery.
L. VAN SMITH
FLOYD-L. Van Smith, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Smith
requested that no one send flowers, but rather that donations be made to a charity of choice.
He is survived by: his wife, Irene Conner Smith, Floyd; and his family members, Catherine S. Pollari and her
husband William I. Pollari, Owls Head, ME. Slate family members of deceased first wife, Joann S. Smith. Also
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preceded in death by his mother Wanita Gay Smith and infant brother, his father, Lewis R. Smith and step-mother
Helen Collins Smith.
Funeral service was conducted Friday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
Reverend Dan Agee officiated. Burial followed in the Liberty Hill Cemetery.
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FAYE ELAINE AUSTIN
ARIZONA- Faye Elaine Austin, 53, of Goodyear, Arizona formerly of Check passed away September 1, 2004. She
was a graduate of Floyd County High School. She graduated from James Madison and Duke Universities with a BS.
She received a Masters degree from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of Massachusetts.
She was recognized internationally for her research work in microbiology associated with Lyme Disease and Rocky
Mountain Spotted Fever. She concluded her career as a teaching research professor of microbiology at the
University of Louisville. Her father Willie Burton Austin preceded her in death.
She is survived by: her loving husband, Bernard Babcock, mother, Agatha Vest Austin of Check, brothers and
sisters-in-law, James and Charlotte Austin, Dale and Patricia Austin; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Dan
Walker officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill. Donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
CHARLES DOUGLAS BENN
SALEM-Charles Douglas Benn, 83, a retired developer of general aviation airports in Northern Virginia, died on
Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at a Salem nursing home. Mr. Benn's interest in aviation began when he was a boy
on his family's farm in Dinwiddie County. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps as a flight
engineer on B-17 aircraft. After the war, with his brother, J.D. Benn, Sr., he helped develop the Washington
Virginia Airport at Bailey's Crossroads. He later developed Woodbridge Airport and managed it until his retirement
in 1987. During that time he owned and operated one of the largest flight schools in Virginia. He also was a dealer
for Piper Aircraft. In 1953 the Civil Aeronautics Administration designated him a Pilot Examiner and he remained
one until retirement. He was elected in 1989 to the Hall of Fame of the Virginia Aeronautical Society in recognition
of "his distinguished contribution to the progress of aviation." In retirement in Alexandria he enjoyed collecting and
judging antique DeSoto automobiles. Mr. Benn and his wife, Sadie Shank Kesler Benn, moved to Salem in 2003.
He was predeceased by brothers, J.D. Benn, Sr., James Benn, and William Benn.
Survivors besides his spouse include daughters by a previous marriage, Laura Benn of Adelphi, MD, Bonnie
Martinez of Warrenton, Terri Gentry of Newport News, and Lynne Ratz of Fairfax County ; stepson, Rodney Kesler
of Check; grandchildren, Nicole Martinez, Natalie Martinez, and Michael Martinez; and step-grandchildren,
Matthew Kesler and Tanya Kesler Hicks. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10
a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel where a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. The Benn family is being
served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.
MILDRED RUTH HARMAN
FLOYD-Mildred Ruth Harman, 93,passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky
Mount. She retired from Miller & Rhodes in Roanoke at the age of sixty-two and returned to Floyd to help care for
her mom and dad. She joined the Home Demonstration Club in 1976 and worked with the Red Cross Bloodmobile
for 19 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Posie Wade and Lala Weddle Harman; brothers, Buren and Julian
Harman; a nephew Wreford Meador.
Survivors include: sister, Grace H. Meador; nephews, Wayne L. Meador, Bobby Meador, Darrell Harman;
great nieces, Branda Meador, Rhonda Meador; great nephew, Justin Meador; special friends, Lenna Shelor, Sue
Epperly
A graveside service was held at 2:00 P.M. Friday September 3, 2004 at Topeco Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence
Nuckolls officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
T. LAWRENCE (LARRY) JONES
FLOYD-T. Lawrence (Larry) Jones, 83, passed away August 25, 2004 at his home in Floyd County, Virginia.
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He was born in Dallas, Texas, and was a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a business
administration degree and an Ensign's commission from the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp. He served in
WWII on the Destroyer Escort in the North Atlantic as a naval officer and retired from the Naval Reserve as a Lt.
Commander. After the war, he attended the University of Texas Law School and received a Doctor of Law degree.
He was an Assistant Attorney General of Texas, general counsel for the Federal Maritime Administration, and
Deputy Federal Highway Administrator.
He was President of the American Insurance Association for 20 years in New York City and, upon his
retirement from AIA, he became a senior counsel to the law firm of Hunton & Williams in Washington, DC. He
was a member of the Texas Bar, District of Columbia Bar and the American Bar Association. He retired in 2000 to
his home in Floyd County.
He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Marion T. (Tommie) Jones; four children, a daughter-in-law and sonin-law,
Suzanne Jones Maas of New York City, Scott Jones and Mary Cassell Jones of Charlottesville, Stephen
Jones of Blacksburg, and Shannon Jones Ritter and Michael Ritter of Blacksburg; six grandchildren, Jett Jones,
Cassell Jones, Will Jones, Terrence Maas, Madison Ritter and Marshall Ritter.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
NORMAN HUES QUESENBERRY
WILLIS-Norman Hues Quesenberry, 87, passed away Sunday September 5, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in
death by a grandson, Darin Quesenberry.
Survivors include: wife: Imogene Akers Quesenberry, Willis;
two sons and daughters-in-law: Bennie and Margie Quesenberry, Hillsville, Danny and Gail Quesenberry, Pulaski;
two daughters and son-in-law: Larrene and Kyle Bowman, Willis, Janice Ann Quesenberry, Willis: one sister: Ethel
Cox, Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Jeffery Phillips, Amy Quesenberry, Sharon Quesenberry, Angela Brown, two
step-grandchildren, Keith Ferrell, Kelly Ferrell; five great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church
with Elder Tommy Pegram officiating. Interment was in Indian Creek Cemetery.
Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, served the Quesenberry Family.
EMMANUEL CLARK SIMPKINS
FLOYD- Emmanuel Clark Simpkins, 50, passed away Friday September 3, 2004 at his home.
He was owner and operator of Outhouse Toilet Rentals for eight years. He was preceded in death by his father,
Orville Simpkins and a sister Janet Howell.
Survivors include: wife, Brenda Dodson Simpkins, Floyd;
sons and daughter-in-law, Anthony Simpkins, Floyd, Benjamin and Jane Simpkins, Stuart; daughter and son-in-law,
Sabrina and Elwood Gallimore, Martinsville; three beautiful grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel and Mark Gallimore;
mother, Arnie Gallimore Simpkins, Floyd; sisters, Betty Saul, Galax, Mary Sue Akers, Floyd; brothers, Paul
Simpkins, Floyd, Quinton Simpkins, Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 6 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Elwood Gallimore officiating. Interment was in the Simpkins Family Cemetery.
WARREN PIERCE VEST
PILOT- Warren Pierce Vest, 83, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at his home. He was born January 11,
1921. Mr. Vest was a member of Haven’s Chapel Methodist Church, and was a veteran of World War II where he
served in Company 1, 310th Infantry Division in European Theater. He also owned and operated Vest and Smith
Garage for many years.
Mr. Vest was preceded in death by his father and mother, Brethard and Susie Vest, and three brothers, Clinton
Vest, William Vest, and Otha Dean Vest.
He is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth Blondine Vest of Pilot; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and
Glenna Vest, and Kevin and Regina Vest of Check; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gerald Smith, and
Kathy and Dale Lawrence of Pilot, Lois and Stephen Baker of Roanoke and Sandra and Eddie Songer of Georgia;
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilford and Erma Jean Vest, Check, and Alvin and Mae Vest of Copper Hill; sister,
Evelyn King, Christiansburg. He is also survived by two additional sisters-in-law , Catherine Vest and Dollie Vest;
ten grandchildren, 6six step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
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Funeral service was conducted Wednesday, September 8, at 3:00 pm. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Dan Walker and Reverend Stanley Smith officiating. Interment followed at the Wilson Cemetery with
graveside rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854 and Floyd American Legion Post # 127.
The family wishes to thank Carilion Hospice. A special thanks to Alta Pickford amd Lisa Eanes. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad.
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JOHN "JAY" GRADON COX
RINER-John "Jay" Gradon Cox, 55, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 8, 2004.
He is survived by: his mother, Doris B. Cox, of Riner, one brother, Clay D. Cox of Riner: five sisters, Helen
and Richard Smith, of Riner, Ethel and Harold Estes, of Blacksburg, Wanda and Ronnie White, of Shawsville,
Virginia Ann Altizer, of Christiansburg, Vickie and Tony Surratt, of Bassett; several nieces and nephews; special
friends, Ron Morgan, Joe Reed and Darrell Harrison, all of Riner.
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, at Cole Cemetery with Marilou Akers,
officiating.
Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
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Thursday, September 23, 2004
GLADYS SISSON AUSTIN
FLOYD-Gladys Sisson Austin, 89, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Basil Austin.
She is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Serbert and Ruth Sisson of Hillsville and a special niece,
Reba Goff.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 at the Huffville United Methodist Church with
Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Huffville Church or cemetery, c/o Ray Wimmer, 313 Circle Drive,
Christiansburg, VA 24071. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
EDITH VEST SWEENEY
FLOYD-Edith Vest Sweeney, 73, passed away at her home Saturday, September 18, 2004. She was preceded in
death by her parents, James and Louella Vest and her brothers and sister, Ward Vest, Lottie West Harold Vest, Isaac
(R.B.) Vest, Randolph Vest Sr., and Alfred Vest.
She is survived by one daughter, Donna Sweeney, Pittsburgh, PA, one sister, Virginia Peters, Thaxton; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Irvin and Corrine Vest, Roanoke, and William (Bill) and Louise Vest, Radford;
numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral was conducted Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 11:00 am at
Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Walker officiating.
Interment followed in Stonewall Cemetery. Donations may be made to Stonewall Church or the charity of
your choice.
Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd
J. HARMON THOMAS
FLOYD-J. Harmon Thomas, 63, passed away Friday at his home September 17, 2004.
He is survived by: his wife, Juanita Vest Thomas of Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Allen Wingfield
of Floyd; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Nicole Thomas of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren,
Josh and Jacob Thomas and Taylor Thomas; and a special friend, Levon Smith.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend
J.D. Harmon, officiating with interment in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
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CALVIN LOUIS BAIN
ELLISTON-Calvin Louis Bain, 54, died Friday September 24, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Merlie Phillips Bain, wife, Peggy Jane Conner Bain.
Survivors include: his wife: Bobbie Etta Bain
Elliston; son, John Calvin Bain, Roanoke; daughters, Shirley Marie Bain, Floyd, Amanda Bain Parkins and
husband Manuel Craig Parkins and their unborn child Hayden Joseph Parkins, Louisville, KY; pampered pup,
Puckey; father, Floyd F. Bain, Sr., Check; brothers:Floyd Francis Bain, Jr., Check, David Curtis Bain, Radford, Joe
Lee Bain, Check. Dale Gene Bain. Check; sisters, Debbie Bain Bowyer, Riner, Cathy Bain Hall, Pilot
Memorial service was held 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Ron Sutphin officiating.
JOSEPH WARREN GLASS
LYNCHBURG-Joseph Warren Glass, 82, born May 31, 1922, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2004 at his
residence.
He was a World War II veteran and a retired police officer of the Lynchburg Police Department.
Survivors include: his wife, Doris P. Glass; a son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Donna Glass; grandson, Ethan
Glass; all of Lynchburg; brother, Thornton S. (Tony) Glass, Vinton; sister, Virginia Fore, Lynchburg; several nieces
including Nancy Glass Mannon, Floyd, and several nephews.
Visitation was held Sunday, September 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Whitten Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Funeral service was held Monday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church by
Reverend Randy Bower and Col. Charles Bennett. Interment was held in the Fort Hill Memorial Park.
PHILIP HARMON WEEKS
RICHMOND-Philip Harmon Weeks, 71, passed away September 20, 2004. He was born August 29, 1933 in
Christiansburg. He was the son of Pauline Harmon Weeks and the late Culver A. Weeks.
He is survived by: his wife, Suzanne K. Weeks; son, Mark L. Weeks and wife Laura; daughter, Tracy A.
Brown and husband Tim; granddaughter, Lindsey M. Weeks. He was retired from the Department of Defense,
Defense Logistics Agency. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a graduate of VPI, class of 1954.
A graveside service was held Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. Roy
Turpin officiated.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
CLARENCE ELBERT YEAROUT
FLOYD-Clarence Elbert Yearout age 78, died Tuesday night, September 21, 2004 at Carilion New River Valley
Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was a life long resident of Floyd County and was the son of the late Willie and Dora Naff Yearout. He was
a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Farmers Supply in Floyd, where he served many years as
store manager.
He was a faithful member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, serving as deacon for over fifty years.
He was a member of the Floyd County Chapter of the Gideons International.
Beside his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tazwell, David, and James Yearout and his sisters
Mary and Celesta Yearout, Annie Pugh, Ella Vade Vest, Catherine Webb and Martha Shelor.
Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Alma Moran Yearout, Floyd; three daughters, Annette Yearout,
Goodlettesville, TN, Janice Yearout-Patton and husband Michael Patton, Floyd, Rebecca Yearout Eggleston and
husband Randy, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Erin Yearout-Patton, Pearisburg, Elliot Yearout-Patton, Grenaa,
Denmark, sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Velvo Spangler, Floyd; sister-in-law, Anna Bell Yearout, Troutville;
a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Funeral services was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2004 at the Red Oak Grove Church of the
Brethren with Rev. Elbert Lee Naff, Rev. Jimmy Cannaday and Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment
followed in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Red Oak Grove Church of The Brethren or
Gideons International. Maberry Funeral Home handled arragements.
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The Floyd Press
NANA KING JANNAY
ROANOKE-Nana King Jannay, 95, formerly of Floyd County, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday,
October 1, 2004. She was born on December 4, 1908 in Floyd. She was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace
Brethren Church and was the widow of Lonza W. Jannay. She was also preceded in death by her sister Hazel
Prilliman.
She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law, Carl D. and Loretta W. Jannay; daughter, Pamela H. Jannay; five
grandchildren, James W. Jones and his wife, Sally, Sarah J. Layman and her husband, Phillip, Elaine R. Ratcliffe
and her husband, Aaron, Dean L. Jannay and his wife, Penny, Tanya J. Webster and her husband, Steve; four greatgrandchildren,
Zachary L. Jannay, Tyler L. Jannay, Sara Marie Jones, Drake E. Layman; a number of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was held at noon on Monday, October 4 at Oakey's North Chapel with Minister John Graybill
officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Burial Park.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution consider the Gideons International, Roanoke Valley Camp,
P.O. Box 5142, Roanoke, VA 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
RALPH R. SMITH
GLENSIDE, PA-Ralph R. Smith died September 23, 2004 at 80 years of age. He was born in Floyd, he was
stationed in Casablanca, Morocco during WWII, flying with the Navy as a weatherman. He graduated from VA
Polytechnic Institute (VPI) and worked in the food/bottling and chemical industries, traveling in the United States
and abroad. After retirement, he worked as a chemical plant inspector for the USEPA. He was active in the Coast
Guard Auxiliary, and the Chestnut Hill Masonic Lodge, and hung out at Jack's Jewelry in Glenside. He leaves his
wife of 22 years, Marie; four children, Randy, Greg, Douglas and Barbara and his two grandchildren. Also surviving
are theee sisters, Cornelia S. and husband Leslie A. Gallimore, Vivian C. Nolan, Elaine S. and husband William W.
Dobyns; a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at Maberry Funeral Home, Saturday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial
donation can be sent to The Masonic Village, 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-1799 or the Floyd Masonic
Lodge #329 AF&AM c/o Brown Howard, Floyd, VA 24091 or Floyd VFW Post #7854 and American Legion Post
127, Floyd, VA 24091.
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RUDOLPH BURNETTE
ROANOKE-Rudolph (Doc) Burnette, 74 of Roanoke, formerly of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, October
5, 2004.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty P. Burnette; daughter, Janice B. Swanson of New Port Richey,
Fla.; Granddaughter, Rachel Swanson of New Port Richey Fla.; sister, Ethelyne B. Moles of Roanoke; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2004 at Oakey's South Chapel.
GOLDA ELIZABETH MASON CONNER
COPPER HILL-Golda Elizabeth Mason Conner, 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 5, 2004.
She graduated from Radford College and had been a school teacher for over 30 years, mainly in Floyd County. She
had been very active in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren for many years, especially in music activities. She
was born February 10, 1916, the daughter of the late Hay and Inez Mason. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, W. Curtis Conner, a son, William C. Conner, Jr. of Ambridge, PA; brother William A. Mason, Jr. of
Martinsville; daughter Carol C. Wimmer of Roanoke; sister, Loraine M. Thomas of Bluefield, West Virginia;
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Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Phoebe and Floyd Schuyler, Roanoke; grandson, Travis A.
Schuyler, Roanoke; five granddaughers, Sherri E. Schuyler, Roanoke, Amanda W., formerly of Roanoke and Greg
Sward, Mendham, NJ, Vicki C. and David Lines, Pasedena, Maryland, Charlotte C. and Alan Graham, Stafford;
Cheryl C. and Paul Fowler, Plano, Texas; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Saturday, October 9, at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Reverend
Paris Bain officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial in Salem. Memorial donations may be made in her
memory to the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Copper Hill, VA 24079.
Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements.
ELSIE WEEKS HYLTON
Elsie Weeks Hylton
WILLIS-Elsie Weeks Hylton, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at her home.
Elsie’s long life was centered around her love of quilt making and her beloved grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Isaac and Martha Weeks; husband, General (Dot) Hylton; a son,
Gary Lynn Hylton and sister, Ellen Gay Harris.
Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law: David and Dorothy Hylton, Willis, Norman and Judy Hylton,
Floyd: sisters and brother-in-law: Dorothy Salmons, Roanoke, Anna and Paul Childress, Hillsville; grandchildren,
Michael Hylton and wife Danielle, Dwayne Hylton, Sonya Peyton and husband Chip, Nicole Hylton; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev.
Richard W. Thomas officiating. Interment was in Willis Cemetery.
BLONDINE POFF THOMAS
ROANOKE-Blondine Poff Thomas, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2004. She was the
last surviving child of Horace H. Poff and Alma Boone Poff of Floyd County. She was also preceded in death by
two brothers, Brammer Poff and Linwood Poff, a sister, Erenestine Franklin. She was the widow of Shurley S.
Thomas, who passed away in 1996. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church.
Surviving are: a daughter, Judy Thomas Rousee; son and daughter-in-law, Danny S. and Teresa B. Thomas;
grandchildren, Chad M. Thomas and wife, Andrea, Caron D. Rouse, Kristi L. Rouse, and Tyler W. Thomas.
Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13. Pastor Jim Reeves
officiated. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements.
REX DALE TAYLOR
FLOYD-Rex Dale Taylor, 60, left his family on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. He was born March 31, 1944 in
West Jefferson, North Carolina and was a resident of Floyd County for 27 years. He was preceded in death by his
father, Wayne Taylor and his mother Mamie Wood Taylor Shumate.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Arlene Taylor. Also surviving are his children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren, Sam Turpin and wife Lorrie, children Brandy and Randi of Charlotte, North Carolina, Shawn
Gallager and wife Debbie, children, William and Jennifer of Floyd, Tammy Vest and husband Timmy, children,
Joshua and Jeffery, Salisbury, North Carolina, Carmen Bass, children, Chase and Amanda of West Jefferson, North
Carolina, Samatha Combs and husband Tommy, child, Christopher, West Jefferson, North Carolina, Kelly Caldwell
and husband Sam, children, Jason Caldwell, Dayton Poff, Steven Caldwell and Joshua Caldwell and three greatgrandchildren,
Alexis, Zachary and Matthew Caldwell; brother, Don Taylor, Marysville, Tennessee; special friends,
Gary and Frances Scott, Linda and Krista Truitt, Angie and Kelli Abel and Troy Wilson. A memorial service was
held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 9 at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Pastor Danny Whitlock and Pastor Leon
Alley officiated.
RALPH BERRY VEST
FLOYD-Ralph Berry Vest, 94, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2004 at a Roanoke Nursing Home.
He is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Irene Akers Vest of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Lena
Vest of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura and Danny Texter of Richmond, Jeffery Vest of Radford, Catherine St.
Clair of Salem; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Vest of Roanoke, Charles St.Clair of Elliston and Jason Texter
of Richmond; one great-great-grandchild, Dylan Thompson of Roanoke; five brothers and sister, Hugh and Dorothy
Vest of Check, Horace Vest of Check, Audrey and Ted Lee of Check, Allene Sweeney of Salem, Allie Vest of
Check and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Wood
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Funeral Home in Floyd with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment was in Restvale Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Locust Grove Station or the Floyd County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091.
IRENE "GRANNY" COX WILLARD
MEADOWS OF DAN- Irene (Granny) Cox Willard 84, of Meadows of Dan went to be with the Lord,
Thursday Oct. 7, 2004. She was preceded in death by: her parents, John and Lilly Cox; husband, Blaine Willard,
son, Bobby Gillenwalters, step-son, Lonnie Willard, brothers, Eugene Cox, Howard Cox, Thurman Cox, Herman
Cox, Elden Cox, sisters, Claudine Peterson, May Cox, Gay Cox.
Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Peggy Stanley, Mayola and Alton Duncan; six step-children, ten
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; daughter-inlaw:
Edith Gillenwalters; sisters-in-law: Pauleda Cox, Octavia Cox
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nathan
Montgomery and Pastor J.C. Willard officiating. Interment followed at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery,
Indian Valley.
THESMA EDNELL YODERS
CHECK-Thesma Ednell Yoders, 91, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004.
She is survived by: one son, Samuel Yoders, Check; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted in Redstone Cemetery in Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
Obituaries for the week of October 21, 2004
The Floyd Press
LORENE GRAHAM QUESENBERRY
FLOYD-Lorene Graham Quesenberry, 61, received the blessing of healing and relief ending her courageous
battle with cancer on Friday October 15, 2004. Lorene was born on March 29, 1943 to the late Archie and Virginia
Graham. She was a member of the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and leaves behind many close friends.
Survivors include: her husband, Fred Quesenberry, Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald W. and Kathy
Sowder, Chesapeake; granddaughter, Nicole L. Whitlock, Chesapeake; foster brother, Donald E. Snavely, Copper
Hill.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday October 18, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Hebron Quesenberry and Rev. Jimmy Cannaday officiating. Interment was held in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.
KEITH A. SPANGLER
RENHOOK-Pastor Keith A. Spangler, 53, died Thursay, October 14, 2004. He was serving as Pastor of the
Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren at the time of his death and has served other pastorates in North Carolina,
Virginia, and Delaware. He also was a Teacher's assistant at Snow Creek Elementary School and was a Lifetime
Chaplain of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department, Farmington, Delaware.
Pastor Spangler was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Spangler was preceded in death by his parents,
Gordon and Norma Spangler, children, Kevin Lynn and Mary Katherine Spanler and a brother, Aaron Spangler.
Surviving are: his wife, Joyce; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Lloyd Roop, Riner; three grandchildren,
Alexis, Holly and Matthew; brothers and sisters, Bob, Gordie, Delores, Dennis, Lutricia, Joyce, Barb and Tim, all of
York, Pennsylvania. A number of nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles als survive.
Funeral service was conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, at 2:00 Saturday, October 16 with
Reverend David Shumate officiating. Interment followed in Boones Chapel Church Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren or you local fire department.
VELVO LINCOLN SPANGLER
FLOYD-Velvo Lincoln Spangler, 88, passed away Friday, October 15, 2004. He was a faithful member of Red
Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, where he served as Deacon, Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and
Songleader for many years. He retired from Radford Arsenal and was later employed by Farmers Supply. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Samuel W. and Hattie Harmon Spangler, brothers, G.D. Spangler and Dayton L.
Spangler.
He is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Elsie Yearout Spangler, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bill
Lawrence; grandchildren, Steven R. Lawrnce, Gladstone, New Jersey, Joan and Kevin Daggett, Brigewater; greatgrandchildren,
Faith, Katelyn and Emily Daggett; two brothers and spouse, Samuel Jr. and Regina Spangler,
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Roanoke, Billy L. Spangler, Floyd; sisters, Juanita June Earles, Christiansburg, Annie L. Overby, Danville, Betty L.
Keith, Floyd; sisters-in-law, Anna Belle Yearout, Troutville, Alma Yearout, Floyd, Opal Spangler, Floyd, many
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 18, at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren with
Reverend Jimmy Cannaday, Reverend Hebron Quesenberry, Reverend Elbert Lee Naff and Reverend Kevin Daggett
officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
DONNA DETAMORE STUART
COPPER HILL-Donna Detamore Stuart, 49, passed away Friday October15, 2004 in a Roanoke Hospital.
Survivors include; her husband, Hawthrone Stuart, Copper Hill; daughter, Alisha Legge, Winner, SD;
son, James Holloway Detamore, Columbus, OH;
mother, Avis Detamore, Pembroke; brothers, Tommy Detamore; Pearisburg, Carl Detamore; Rich Creek,
grandchildren, Aaron James Legge, Taylor Jean Dennis.
Memorial Service was at 7 p.m. October 18, at Maberry Funeral Home with Fred Thomas officiating.
FRANCES BRODIE WOOD
FLOYD-Frances Brodie Wood, formerly of Martinsville, passed away at her home in Floyd on Saturday,
October 16.
Surviving are: her husband, Laurence H. Wood of Floyd; daughter, Anne Hillsman Wood and her husband, Dr.
Oisin McGuinness of New York City, New York; sister, Ann B. Owen and her husband, Leroy, of Richmond; and
nieces and nephews James M. Irby of Halifax, Steven Owen of Baltimore, Hope Bagwell of Halifax, and Jody
Brodie Lewis of Warsaw; sister-in-law, Louise Brodie of Warsaw.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Riley
Ware and Reverend J.C. Holden officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Martinsville. Memorials
may be made to the Floyd Rescue Squad, PO Bx 257, Floyd, VA 24091. The family thanks special caregivers Amy
Stepp and Angie Robinette for their love and care of Frances. Also, thanks to the Good Samaritan Hospice,
Roanoke, VA.
Obituaries for the week of October 28, 2004
The Floyd Press
RUTH SPENCE PHILLIPS
Ruth Spence Phillips, age 84, of Willis passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004 at New River Valley Medical
Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmel & Lula Spence and her husband, Clyde Phillips.
SURVIVORS: SON & DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: Loren & Brenda Phillips, Willis. GRANDCHILDREN:
Patricia Dalton, Willis, Lawrence Phillips, Willis, GREAT GRANDCHILD: Amanda Dalton, STEP GREAT
GRANDCHILD: Carie Dalton.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel,
Floyd with Pastor Joe Cox officiating. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
BENFORD LEESON PETERS
Benford Leeson Peters, 87, of Floyd, VA went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 25, 2004. He was
born on August 21, 1917 in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Charles Willis and Emma Jones Peters.
Mr. Peters was a graduate of Harris-Cannaday School, and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of
The Presbyterian Church of Floyd where he served as an elder. He was also a retired electrician and plumber.
He was predeceased by his brothers and sister: Leonard James Peters, Leamon Peters, Everette Moyer Peters,
Belford Euriah Peters, Tracy Nevin Peters Sr., and Mucie Peters Martin.
Mr Peters is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary King Peters, Floyd, VA, two daughters and sons-in-law,
Karen P. and John W. Hale, Roanoke, VA and Leesa P. and Philip G. Meador, Georgetown, SC. Grandchildren,
Charles Philip Meador, Edward Wallace Meador, and Sarah Payne Meador, Georgetown, SC, Jason Wayne Hale
and fiancÈe Michele Dearing, Salem, VA , Judson Wayne Hale and wife Crystal A. Hale, Callaway, VA. Two
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sisters-in-law, Virginia Williams Peters, and Dolores Sylvia Peters. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also
survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at the Presbyterian Church of
Floyd with the Reverend David Taylor and Pastor Olander English officiating. Interment will follow in the Peters
Family Cemetery.
Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 5:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Floyd, Memorial Fund,
P.O. Box 164, Floyd, VA 24091.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
Obituaries for the week of November 4, 2004
The Floyd Press
LISA MARIE DEMAINE
RINER-Lisa Marie Demaine, 34, died Monday, November 1, 2004, from injuries received in an auto accident.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, at the Horne Funeral Home,
Christiansburg.
Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Friday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.
Private interment will be in Charlotte, North Carolina.
On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.horne-funeralservice.com
The Demaine family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.
THELMER JEFFERSON NOLEN
DUGSPUR-Thelmer Jefferson Nolen, 86, passed away Monday November 1, 2004, in a Galax hospital.
He was an Army veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy K. Surratt, two sisters, and three brothers.
Survivors include: his wife: Mary M. Nolen, Dugspur; two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert C. and Brownie
Nolen, Russellvillle, West Virginia, James P. and Linda Nolen, Spencer; daughter, Terri Craig, Rockledge, Florida;
two step-sons, Robert White and Phil White, Elizabethton, Tennessee; three step-daughters, Judy McKinney, Susan
Limb, Eliza-bethton, Tennessee, Patsy Merrian, Las Cruces, NM; son-in-law, Roger Surratt, Walnut Cove, North
Carolina; sisters, Sue Hatcher, Macy West, both of Ridgeway; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd.
Reverend Allen Cherry and Reverend Roy Turpin officiated.
Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.
Military honors were provided by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854 and American Legion Post #127.
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JOHN MILTON 'JACK" HARMON
SOUTH BOSTON-Mr. John Milton "Jack" Harmon, Jr. died Saturday, November 6, 2004 at his home. He was
born February 12, 1929 in Pick Shin, WVA and was 75 years old. He was the son of the late John Milton Harmon
Sr. and the late Veda Hall Harmon and was married to Thelma Long Harmon. He was a US Army veteran of the
Korean Conflict, a member of American Legion Post 8, and was a retired truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Milton Harmon, Sr. and Veda Hall Harmon, one brother, Luther
Harmon, sister, Juanita Harmon.
He is survived by: his wife, Thelma L. Harmon, South Boston; daughter, Lori H. Ammons and husband David,
South Boston; son, John M. Harmon III currently serving in Iraq and wife Teri of Halifax; sister, Estelle McKinney,
South Boston; two brothers, Carl E. Harman and wife Shirley, Floyd; William Ray Harman and wife Edith,
Nathalie; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the
Reverend Dr. Melvin Bradshaw and Reverend Douglas Gibson officiating. Burial was held at Oak Ridge Cemetery
with Military Rites.
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For memorials consider the Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 or
Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592.
EDITH ILENE COX HYLTON
FLOYD-Edith Ilene Cox Hylton, 87, passed away Friday November 5, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home
in Floyd. She was born July 3, 1917 to Zack T. and Eliza Reed Cox in Indian Valley.
She is preceded in death by her husband James A. Hylton and her son, renowned Bluegrass Entertainer and
Songwriter, Randall Hylton. Also, her parents, her brother, Hobert Cox, and sisters Alda Cox, Mrs. Taft (Ocie)
Dulaney, Mrs. Dewey (Pearl) Reed, and Mrs. Donald (Rosie) Clay.
Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law, Wanda Dalton, Floyd, Vicki and Dennis Moser, Madison, TN;
daughter-in-law, Patricia Hylton, Madison, TN;
Grandchildren, Cara Perdue and husband Richard; Roanoke; Jeff Dalton, Willis, Caity Moser, Blake Hylton,
Madison, TN; great-granddaughter, Brittany Dalton, Willis; sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Eulala) Dickerson, Naples, FL,
Mrs. Troy (Clarice) Smith. Indian Valley, Miss Dorcas Cox, Miss Lois Jean Cox, Floyd; several nieces and
nephews
A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2004 at The Willis Cemetery in Willis, with
Rev. Allen Cherry officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
EMMITT ORVILLE REED
CHRISTIANSBURG- Emmitt Orville Reed, 75, passed away Saturday November 6, 2004.
Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Bryson Reed
Crimora; sons, Michael Emmitt Reed, Staunton,
Jeffrey Neal Reed, Staunton; daughters, Patricia Bowers, Riner, Carol Houser, Charlottesville, Deborah Reed,
Staunton, Lisa Bussard, Stuarts Draft; brother, Allen Reed, Christiansburg; sisters, Shelby Richardson,
Christiansburg, Barbara Reed, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the White Rock Cemetery, Floyd
with Rev. Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Arrangements were handled by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
JOE C. RUTROUGH
WILLIS-Joe C. Rutrough, age 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 3, 2004. He was born June
2, 1923, and was a veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Joseph Rutrough and Mrs. Minnie Sutherland Rutrough. His
brothers, Maurice Rutrough and Vernon Rutrough also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Nadine Bussey Rutrough, Willis; his children, daughter
Barbara King and son-in-law Peter King, Doraville; son Joseph C. Rutrough and daughter-in-law Robin D.
Rutrough, Floyd; and daughter Nancy Conduff and husband Dr. Howard Conduff, Floyd, grandsons Joey and Justin
Conduff and step-grandson Bryan Morris, sisters-in-law, Anna B. Morris, and Rebecca Ellis, Rocky Mount. Patsy
Bussey, Salem; Effie M. Bussey, Virginia Beach; sister-in-law and spouse, Avis B. and Thomas Board, Glade Hill ;
brothers-in-law and their spouses, Bunyon B. and Myrtle Bussey, Chesapeake, VA; W. Herbert and Ramona
Bussey, Stoneville, NC; and Rabon A. and Judy Bussey, Rocky Mount; numerous nieces and nephews also
survive.
Funeral was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2004 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, with
Pastor Philip Bouknight officiating . Interment followed in the Willis Cemetery with graveside military rites
conducted by Hillsville Grover King V.F.W. Post # 1115. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
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Flowers will be appreciated or memorial gifts may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Willis, VA.
Obituaries for the week of November 25, 2004
The Floyd Press
LILLIE BELL BOOTH
BLACKSBURG-Lillie Bell Booth, 82, died Saturday morning, November 20, 2004 at Montgomery Regional
Hospital. She was a resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her grandmother,
Rhonda D. Booth.
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She is survived by: her special cousins and caregivers; Virginia and John Graham, David Graham, Hassell and
Ruth Boothe, Cecil Booth, Aunt Laura B. Sowers and numerous cousins.
Thanks to Heritage Hall for her care. Graveside service was held at Beaver Creek Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 21, with Reverend Graham Mitchell officiating. Arrangements were by Wood Funeral Home,
Floyd.
CURTIS ELWOOD BROWN
FLOYD-Curtis Brown, 67, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 19, 2004. He was an active
member of the Willis United Methodist Church in Willis and the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM. He was
retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 30 years of dedicated service.
He will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce
Ann Brown Whitsett and his parents, Eugene and Clara Brown.
He is survived by his wife Betty Brown of Willis; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Susan Brown
of Floyd and Jerry and Debbie Brown of Natural Bridge. He was a special grandpa to 6 grandchildren: Maggie and
Molly Brown, Joy and Keri Brown, Tyler and Reece Whitsett and 2 step grandchildren: Josh Camden and Rebecca
Clark; brother, Buddy Brown, Willis and sisters, Shirley Keith and June Harris, Bassett.
On Sunday, Masonic Service was conducted by the Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM at 7 p.m. at
Maberry Funeral Home. Funeral service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd.
Curtis’ love for bluegrass music will live on in the hearts of all that loved and knew him.
“We ain’t just whistlin’ Dixie here,
But it sure does bring a smile,
To hear those feet a tappin’
And hear for a country mile.
If you really listen to the songs,
You’ll find a story told…
There’s something very special,
With bluegrass in your soul.”
ARLENE MONTGOMERY COLLINS
DECATUR, ALABAMA-Arlene Montgomery Collins, 55, passed away Friday, November 19, 2004. She was
preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Marie Collins, and her father, Calvin Montgomery.
She is survived by: her mother, Goldie Montgomery, Willis; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Colen (Monty)
and Alice Montgomery, Boones Mill, Mack and Sheree Montgomery, Willis; nieces and nephews, Kelli Harrell,
Kurt Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Ashley Montgomery Spencer, Mack Montgomery, Jr. and Arlene
Montgomery; numerous cousins also survive.
Funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis.
Obituaries for the week of December 2, 2004
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ADA H. AGEE
FLOYD-Ada H. Agee, 73, passed away Thursday morning, November 25, at her home after a courageous
battle with cancer. The widow of H. Leonard Agee, she was a member of the Burk’s Fork Church of the Brethren,
where she taught Sunday school for many years and most recently served as the Church’s clerk. Selflessly dedicated
to helping others, Ada was very active in the Rebekah Lodge (originally in Meadows of Dan, then in Floyd) and the
Topeco Homemakers. She also served as president of both the Floyd County Chapter of the AARP and the Retired
Teachers Association. Her strong presence in the community will be greatly missed.
A woman of many talents, She is best remembered for her remarkable teaching ability. In thirty-nine years of
teaching primary school in Patrick and Floyd Counties she helped shape the lives of more than one thousand
students.
Ada was preceded in death by her husband of nineteen years, her parents: Grace DeHart Harris and Homer
Lee Harris, and her sister Ida Burnette.
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She is survived by : her sister Freeda Rorrer and her husband L. Calvin Rorrer, Jr., of Floyd, and their
children: Lee Rorrer Holifield with her husband Michael C. Holifield of Jacksonville, FL, and Leonard C. Rorrer, III
with his wife Rebecca L. Rorrer and daughter Lyla Marie of Gainesville, FL. Ada is also survived by her sister
Charlotte Harris Dobson with her husband Steven Dobson and children, Matthew and Elizabeth, of Maysville, KY.
While her loved ones are saddened at the loss of her care and guidance, they are comforted in knowing she is now at
peace with the Lord.
A memorial service by Rebekah Lodge #77 was held Friday, November 26th at Maberry Funeral Home.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 27th at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Ralph Duncan officiating. Interment followed at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery.
DONALD QUINN PRILLAMAN
ORLANDO, FLORIDA- Donald Quinn Prillaman, (D.Q.), 74, passed away surrounded by his family on
Sunday, November 21, 2004. He was born in Copper Hill on October 4, 1930 to John Tyler and Elvada Prillaman.
He was an engineer with Martin Marietta for over 30 years and a Navy veteran.
He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Jean Lumsden Prillaman; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Marc
Benigno, Tampa, Florida; son, Mark Prillaman, New York City; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Carl Seibert,
Oviedo, Florida; grandchildren, Payden, Hannah, and Cody Seibert, all of Oviedo, Florida; sister and brother-in-law,
Virginia and Frank Carmack, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, John and Peggy Prillaman, New Kent; sister-inlaw,
Pauline Prillaman, Lynchburg.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Greg
Mills officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, handled arrangements.
BETHANY LORRAINE RICHTER ROOKER
CHARLOTTESVILLE-Bethany Lorraine (Bette) Richter Rooker, a resident of Westminster Canterbury of the
Blue Ridge in Charlottesville, and a former resident of Pulaski died Thursday, November 18, 2004. She was born on
November 3, 1920 in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Paul and Bessie Mixter Richter, both deceased. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Rooker; brother, Robert Richter, and a grandson, Jason Rooker.
She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Dee Rooker Lawton and Harry Lawton of Kingsport,
Tennessee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Fran Rooker of Radford, Dennis and Ann Rooker of
Charlottesville; six grandchildren, Hal Lawton and his wife, Jodie, of Atlanta, Georgia, Jeff Lawton and his wife,
Carol, of Charleston, South Carolina, Jennifer Rooker of Washington, D.C., Stephanie Rooker of Brooklyn, New
York, Elizabeth Rooker Morton and her husband, Torrell, of Charlottesville and Lauren Rooker of Brooklyn, New
York; three great-grandchildren, Jared and Dylan Morton of Charlottesville, and Harrison Lawton of Atlanta; and
several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal
Church in Pulaski with a reception following in the church parish hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 144 North Washington Avenue, Pulaski, VA
24301; Church of Our Savior, 1165 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901; The Jason Foundation which help
brain injury survivors and their families, P.O. Box 430, Radford, VA 24143 or a charity of your choice. Stevens
Funeral Home, Pulaski, handled arrangements.
FRANKIN D. TURMAN
BOONES MILL-Franklin D. (D) Turman, 67, went to rest on Thursday, November 25, 2004. He was an
excellent sawyer for many years at Doyle Lumber and later with Foley Logging. He was an avid hunter and was
known for his "horseshoe" skills.
Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Iva Conner Turman; his children, Becky Graham, Ricky Turman and
wife, Vicky, Deana Setchel, Sandra Bowles and husband, Mark, DeWayne Turman and wife, Lori; 11 beloved
grandchildren, the youngest being named affectionately as "Grasshopper" by his PaPa; his brothers, Robert Turman,
Frank Wilson, Sherman Wilson and Walter Wilson; sisters, Sylvia Saul, Tresa Wilson; and several other extended
family; a special son, Ricky Thomas; in-laws, Ruby Conner "Maw," Jimmy and Linda Bruce and Kathe, Kenneth
and Robin.
Funeral service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 29. Interment followed in
Copper Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
The family sends a special thanks to his niece, Linda Donahue, Dr. Patel and the 8th floor P.I.C.U. at Roanoke
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AUDREY L. UNDERWOOD
RINER- Audrey L. Underwood, 61, passed away November 28, 2004.
Survivors include: her husband, James J. Underwood
Riner; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Donna Underwood, Christiansburg, Eddie and Angelia
Underwood, Riner; daughters and son-in-law, Becky Underwood, Riner, Rhonda and John Ackerman,
Blacksburg, grandchildren, Lynda, Karen, Taylor, Morgan, and Braiden Underwood, Michael Mills
Brandon and Carter Ackerman; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Ann Lester, Riner; sisters and
brothers-in-laws, Mildred and Will Memitt, Riner,
Barbara and Kenneth Kenley, Radford, Janice and Claude Miles, Riner, Ann and Ray Morgan, Riner, Iris and
Dean Sowers, Christiansburg, Joyce Roop
Christiansburg, sister-in-law, Peggy Lester, Floyd; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd
with Pastor Evan Bass, Pastor Murray Agee officiating. Interment followed at Duncan Cemetery, Broad Shoals
Road in Riner.
Obituaries for the week of December 9, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
CORNELIA HUFF AGEE
FLOYD-Cornelia Huff Agee, 67,known as Neya, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4,
2004.
Mrs. Agee was a member of New Haven Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the
choir.
Mrs. Agee devoted her life to family and friends. She was active in the community and spent most of her years
as a beautician owning her own salon, Neya’s Hairstylists.
Many may remember her at West End Market where she last worked.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harold Agee, father, Oakley Huff, brothers, Wilford Huff and
Waymon Huff, and sister, Kathy Huff.
Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Tina A. and Mike Mitchell, Riner; grandchildren, Isaac Mitchell,
U.S. Army, Afghanistan and Adelee Mitchell, Riner; mother, Rheba H. Huff, Floyd; three sisters, Betty Wade,
Connie Belcher, and Margaret Mende, Floyd; six brothers, Galen Huff, Mark Huff, Floyd, Calvin Huff, Roanoke;
Clifford and Darrell Huff, North Carolina; and Lawrence Huff, Hawaii.
Her life was blessed by many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a special friend and caregiver, Lois
Brown, Callaway.
Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the Gardner Funeral Home Chapel
with the Reverend Leon Wood and the Reverend Joseph Falls officiating. Interment followed in the Huff Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
CECIL RONCEVERTE CARR
CHECK-Cecil Ronceverte Carr, 73, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2004 at his home. He was an Army
Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy H. Carr, Check; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Carr, Check;
granddaughter, Kayla Carr, Check; aunts, Cholorine Clower, Vera Clower, Christiansburg.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd
with Dr. Fred Austin officiating. Burial followed in the Iddings Cemetery. Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, handled
arrangements.
RUTH WURZBURGER COX
BASSETT-Ruth Wurzburger Cox, 80, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2004 in a Martinsville Nursing
Home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bessie Wurzburger; two sisters, Verna Higgs and
Pearl Quesenberry; two brothers, Willie and Junior Wurzburger and a son Weldon “Buddy” Cox.
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Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Warren Dale and Mary Cox, Bassett; daughter and son-in-law,
Linda and David Osmundson, Sykesville, MD; six grandchildren,
Allison Skinner, Tammy Cox, Chris Cox, Amy Cox, Larry Cox, Kevin Cox.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd
with Rev. Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Interment followed in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley.
H. WINTERS SIMPKINS PIERCE
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA-H. Winters Simpkins Pierce, 85, died November 20, 2004 at
the Jennersville Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
She was the wife of the late Robert M. Ritchie and the late Maden D. Pierce.
She was born in Christiansburg, the daughter of the late Dazra Ocie Phillips and Charles Peyton Simpkins. She
was also preceded by a sister, Lillian. She was a member of Kelton Church of christ. She had resided in this area
since age of 16, coming from Indian Valley.
Winters is survived by: two sons, Robert Donnie Ritchie of Peach Bottom, PA and Dennis Ritchie of Lincoln
University, PA ; two step-sons, Richard Pierce, Lincoln University, PA, Donald Pierce, Maryland; two brothers,
Charles N. Simpkins, North Carolina, Gene E. Simpkins, Florida; sister, Barbara S. Coates, Delaware; four
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 26 at 11 a.m. from the Ruffenach Funeral Home. Interment was in
Penns Grove Quaker Meeting Cemetery, Penns Grove Road, Lincoln University.
Obituaries for the week of December 16, 2004
The Floyd Press
Thursday, December 16, 2004
VERA CONNER BELCHER
FLOYD- Vera Conner Belcher, 82, passed away December 8, 2004 surrounded by family and friends at her
home. On July 27, 1922 she was born to the late Walter and Mae Conner in Patrick County. She was an employee
of J. P. Stevens in Stuart for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Arlie
Belcher.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law: Lois & Dorothy Belcher, Meadows of Dan; daughters and son-inlaw,
Linda Allen, Floyd, Paulette & Lloyd Marshall, Stuart; sister: Verna Belcher, Floyd; brother and sister-in-law,
Cecil and Kay Conner, Meadows of Dan; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd
with Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.
The family sends special thanks to care givers Loretta Epperly, Shirley Subin, Kay Wilkinson, the Hospice
Workers and grandchildren who helped make her final days as comfortable as possible. A special thanks to Darrell
Slusher, who went the last mile with his grandmother, never losing sight of her wants and needs.
VIVIAN IRIS COMPTON
FLOYD-Vivian Iris Compton, age 81, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004. She was the daughter of the
late Alfred and Malinda Compton.
Survivors include: sister: Virginia C. Lane, Floyd; nieces and husbands: Malinda Hutcherson, Salem, Sue
and Bill Stilwell, Radford, Rebecca and Jim Cobb, Columbia, SC;
four great nieces; one great nephew; one great-great nieces; and two great-great nephews.
Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2004 at Jacksonville Cemetery with Rev.
Richard Gregory officiating. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
WILLIAM HARMAN DICKERSON (BUSTER)
FLOYD-William Harman Dickerson (Buster), 80, passed away Monday, December 13, 2004. He was a faithful
member of New Haven Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Buster served his
country in World War II in the Navy as a Gunner Man 3rd Class. He retired from Radford Army Arsenal Plant.
He was preceded in death by a son, William Dickerson, and a grandson, Matt Phillips.
He is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Annie Dickerson; four children and spouses, Roger and Shelia
Dickerson, Floyd, Lona and Michael Sowers, Floyd, Dr. Bruce and Becky Dickerson, Biscoe, NC, Anna Matz,
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Salem; four grandchildren, David and wife Kristen Dickerson, Floyd, Katrina and husband Josh Ferguson, Copper
Hill, Josh Dickerson, Brittany Dickerson, both Biscoe, NC; great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Ferguson; two sisters, Elsie
Radford, Floyd, Blanch Correll, Woolwine; two brothers, Charlie Dickerson, Bassett, Chris Dickerson, Floyd;
special friend, Jerry Long, Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, at New Haven Baptist Church with
Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery with military graveside rites by
Floyd V.F.W. #7854 and American Legion Post 127.
Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM CLYDE MAXEY
BOTETOURT-William Clyde Maxey, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2004. He was born in Floyd
County, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Vinton Church of the
Brethren, which he assisted in physically building, a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and awarded Deacon
Emeritus. He worked for the Roanoke Redevelopment Housing Authority before leaving to establish Valley
Enterprises. He was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker and his moldings, mantels and furniture pieces
grace many area businesses and homes. He was also an avid genealogist and served as a resource for many seeking
information on Southwest Virginia and was known lovingly to the Floyd Listserv as "just ole' Clyde." He was
preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Laola Maxey.
He is survived by: his wife of 57 1/2 years, Velta Akers Maxey; sister, Iris Maxey DeWilde, Eureka, Illinois;
four children: James (Billy) Mazey, Greely, Colorado, Wayne Maxey, Fincastle, Teresa Maxey and her husband,
Michael Wite, Richmond and Karen S. Bell and her husband, Rock, Newport News; granddaughters, Kristina
Maxey and financé Jeffery Waddell, Vernonica Wright and her husband, Michael; two great-grandchildren, Kiara
Bailey and Christian Wright; two nephews, John and Michael DeWilde.
Funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12, from the Vinton Church of the Brethren by
Pastor Chris Foster and Pastor Bradley Dulaney, and Pastor Danny Walls.
Burial followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Vinton Church of the
Brethren, 711 Dale Avenue, Vinton, Virginia 24179 or the American Lung Association. Oakey's East Chapel
handled arrrangements.
MAURICE A. WADE
ROANOKE- Maurice A. Wade, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2004. He was a native of Floyd
County and was an ardent lover and supporter of Bluegrass Music. He had a great skill as an auto mechanic. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Dalton and Hattie Wade, a sister, Frances Bolen, a borther, Max Wade, and a
granddaughter, Jennifer Beyers.
Surviving are: his children, Vicki Young, Rodney Wade and wife Michelle, Troy Wade; sisters, Elnora Harris
and husband M.O., Ruby McCreary and husband Barnette, brothers, Dale Wade and wife Mary, Danny Wade and
wife Trudy; a special friend, Gay Clark; two grandchildren and one-great-grandchild.
Service was held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10. The Reverend J.E. Edwards
officiated. Interment followed in the Topeco Church Cemetery in Floyd County.
Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements.
Obituaries for the week of December 23, 2004
The Floyd Press
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
VERA ELIZABETH BECKNER
CHRISTIANSBURG-Vera Elizabeth Beckner, 60, passed away Sunday December 19, 2004. She is preceded
in death by her parents; Marvin and Lucille Duncan and sister; Ruth Ann Duncan.
Survivors include: husband, Lewis Beckner, Christiansburg; son, David Beckner, Todd Beckner,
Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Glen McGuire, Christiansburg; step-son and wife, Alan and
Leona Beckner, Blacksburg; step-daughter and husband, Donna and Joe Walker, Christiansburg;
brother, James Duncan, Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Henry, Willis, Nancy and Bob White
Blacksburg, Shirley Duncan, Lucy Duncan, Willis,
Barbara and Lloyd Womack, Christiansburg; granddaughter, Caitlin McGuire; step-granddaughters and
husband; Denise and Blake Royal, Misty Estes; step-grandson, Robert Beckner;
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nieces, Jennifer Womack, Ashley Womack, Minnie Henry, Melanie Ferrell, Sandra Marshall; great-nephews,
Jimmi Rose, and Seth Marshall.
Funeral service was held noon, Wednesday, December 22, at the New Hope Church of God, Christiansburg
with Rev. Michael Bond, Rev. Roy Turpin, and Pastor Brenda Viars officiating. Interment followed at the Akers
Family Cemetery in Alum Ridge. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
VIOLET "VI" BREWSTER
ANTIGO, WI-Violet "Vi" Brewster, 79, died December 17, 2004 at her home under the care of LeRoyer
Hospice. She was born May 18, 1925 in Humbolt, MI to the late Daniel and Flora (Kallatsa) Arpianen. She married
James Brewster, he preceded her in death in 1983. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Antigo. She
live in Michigan and Virginia prior to returning to Escanaba, MI in 1983. She moved to Antigo in June 2004. Vi
enjoyed knitting and crocheting and baking.
Survivors include: 11 children, Ruth Ann Sisson, Carol, Iowa, Ronald Jack (Bonni) Ivey, Marquette, MI, Linda
Widener, Union, KY, Velma (Randy) LaPalm, Union, KY, Randi Ivey, Abbottsford, WI, Sandra (Charles) Clarke,
Stephenson, MI, Timothy Brewster, Perronbille, MI, Susan (Don) Deneau, Gladstone, MI; Myron Brewster, Lytle,
TX, James Brewster, Milwaukee, WI and Mary (Reverend Allen) Agee, Antigo, WI; three sisters, Elsie Bingham,
Escanaba, MI, Helen Tammelin, Negaunee, MI and Evelyn (Henry) Chynoweth, Ishpming, MI; two brothers,
Norman and Raymond Arpiainen, both of Champion, MI; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two sisters, Eva and Martha, and three
brothers, Art, Carl, and Wilhoe.
Funeral service was held on Monday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Antigo,
WI. Reverend Allen Agee officiated. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Floyd in May of 2005. A
memorial service will be held in Marquette, MI and will be announced at a later date. A memorial has been
established for the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 619 Deleglise Street, Antigo, WI 54409. Bradley Funeral Home and
Crematory, Antigo, WI handled arrangements.
HAROLD N. POFF
ROANOKE-Harold N. Poff, 82, was reunited with his loving wife, Irene, in Heaven, Wednesday, December
15, 2004. He was born September 25, 1922 in Roanoke. He was a World War II veteran, having served three years
in the Pacific Theater as a paratrooper medic in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He received many
awards, including three bronze stars. He was retired from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works in Troutville as plant
superintendent. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and all who knew him were touched by his
kindness and generosity. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mildred Poff, and his wife, Irene Poff.
He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Brenda Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Al
Galliher; grandchildren, Edie (Ryan) Armstrong, Angle (Steve) Adams, Kevin (Ann) Galliher, Brian (Susan)
Galliher; step-granddaughter, Sabrina East; great-grandchildren, Jake and Hunter Armstrong, Camryn Adams,
Lindsey, Reid, and Josie Galliher; step-great-grandchildren, Lindsey Adams, Meagan Crafts, Madison and Sterling
Cupp; brother, Franklin D. (Barbara) Poff; four nieces and one nephew.
Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at Oakey's South Chapel with the
Reverend Riley Smith, Jr. officiating. Entombment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military rites by
VFW Post #1264. Oakey's South Chapel handled arrangements.
WADE MARSHALL POFF
COPPER HILL-Wade Marshall Poff, 79, was called away from his earthly home on December 14, 2004. He
was a loving husband and father. He believed that salvation was by God’s grace and His grace alone. He was a
member of the Salem Primitive Baptist Church and served as a deacon and trustee for many years. He was also
Vice-President of the Floyd County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Wade was a farmer at heart and a carpenter
for most of his life. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy on January 11, 1944 and served until April 16, 1946. He was
a Seaman First Class serving on the USS Wisconsin. He was a member of Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Will” and Ora Rierson Poff and a brother, Waynard “Jake”
Poff, and a foster sister, Ester Mae Hawkins
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Conner Poff; five daughters and their husbands, Judy and C.J. Ravan, Cathy
and Elwood Holden, Cindy and Wayne Sutphin, Candy and Charles “Bubba” Creasy, all of Copper Hill and Vicky
and Stewart Childress of Ararat; 11 grandchildren, Joshua, Erin and Jesse Ravan, Chelsa Yoder and Riley Sutphin,
Shannon Vivier, Zane and Amber Childress, Courtney, Carla and Mary Creasy and two great-grandchildren; sister
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and brother-in-law Becky and Richard Janke, Seattle, WA; niece, Dawn Grey of Dundee, OR; and one nephew,
Derek Janke, of Edmonds, WA.
Funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 17, at Salem Primitive with Elder Hale Terry
and Elder Lane Carter officiating at Salem Primitive Baptist Church . Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery
with flag ceremony by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Floyd Rescue Squad or Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, or to
the church he loved dearly, Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 7360 Floyd Highway North, Copper Hill, VA 24079.
GARY LEE TURNER
RINER-Gary Lee Turner, 48, died Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2004 at Carilion New River Valley
Medical Center in Montgomery County. He was born in Pearisburg on October 6, 1956. He was proud to be a
member of Auburn Baptist church, a devoted member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department, and had been employed
as a trucker. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Lillian Thornton Robertson and his biological
parents John Henry Turner and Virginia Robertson Martin.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife of nineteen years, Rose Lester Turner; three daughters,
Amanda Adkins and husband Michael, Jessica Turner, Amy Turner, all of Riner; two brothers, Mike Turner and
wife Gail of Richmond, Johnny Turner and wife Ann of Roanoke; half-sister, Lisa Davis of Lynchburg; sister and
brother-in-law, Charlotte L. and Mavin Ogle of Riner, Mike and Renee Lester of Floyd; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was conducted Sunday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel at 605
Snidow Street in Pembroke with his Pastor Stanley "Shake" Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Anderson
Cemetery on Guinea Mt. Near Pembroke. Donations may be made to the Gary Turner Memorial Fund in care of the
Riner Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 11, Riner, VA 24149. On line condolences may be sent by visiting
www.kendallfuneralhome.com
EVAH HILL WEBB
WILLIS- Evah Hill Webb, 84, passed away December 17, 2004 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the
daughter of the late John F. and Nancy Poff Hill. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Hanford I. Webb,
son: James I. Webb, Sr. and brothers: Joe Hill & John Hill.
Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Reverend David H. & Karen Webb, Bradenton, FL,
John H. and Leslie Webb, Meadows of Dan; sister, Ann Henley, Willis; brother, Paul Hill, Indian Valley;
grandchildren, Reverend Chris Webb, Arden, NC, Todd Webb, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, James I. Webb, Jr.,
Columbia, SC, Anna Webb, Willis, Jesse Webb, Meadows of Dan; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Katherine
Webb, and Amber Webb.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 20 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Willis, with Rev.
Philip Bouknight officiating. Interment followed at Willis Cemetery.
Obituaries for the week of December 30, 2004
The Floyd Press
Monday, January 3, 2005
CLARENCE E. (BUD) BOONE
HAMMETT-Clarence E. (Bud) Boone, 86, formally of Terrys Fork passed away Thursday, December 23,
2004 at the Boise VA Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Terrys Fork on December 27, 1917 the son of Charles Emmett and Mary Odessa (Aldridge)
Boone; he was the eleventh of twelve children, eight sisters and three brothers. He grew up in Southwest Virginia
and graduated from Check High School, Check, in May of 1936. After graduation from high school he worked for
T.E. Coffey Construction Company in Roanoke for the next several years. On September 12, 1940 he enlisted in the
United States Army Air corps. He completed basic training at Chanute AFB Illinois. Upon completion of basic
training he attended the 22 weeks aviation mechanics course at Chanute. He was stationed at Albrooke Field,
Panama Canal Zone on December 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. His Air Corps Unit 20th
Pursuit Squadron, 16th pursuit group was returned to the U.S.A. in March of 1944. It was reorganized into the 2nd
Air Commando Group CBI, and was shipped to India-Burma November 1944. His 2nd Air Commando Group
fought in the central Burma Campaign until WWII ended in 1945. He spent a year in Germany TDY from 1953 until
1954 Army of Occupation. He also spent a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1964. He was lucky and spent his entire
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twenty-nine year career in the Aircraft maintenance, United States Air Force. He was awarded numerous medals and
ribbons and citations. He married Ann Dorothy Divney former WWII corporal United States Army Air Force at
Orlando Air Force Base on February 15, 1947. Bud retired from the United States Air Force Mountain Home, Idaho
with 29 years active duty as a Chief Master Sergeant on August 1, 1969.
He was a member of the Hammett Community Church of Hammett and the V.F.W. of Glenns Ferry.
He is survived by: sisters, Hazel Conner, Frances Lucas, Virginia Metzler, and Amelis "Peg" Ragland;
numerous nieces and nephews, all of Virginia and close friends of Glenns Ferry, Hammett and Mountain Home. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, of over forty years, both of his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
Memorials may be made in the name of Clarence E. (Bud) Boone of the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital,
PO Box 1100, Boise, ID 83701.
Funeral service was held at Hammett Community Church at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 27. Burial
followed at Mountain View Cemetery Mountain Home.
Arrangements were under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, Mountain Home, ID.
DOROTHY W. (DOT) CALDWELL
ROANOKE-Dorothy W. (Dot) Caldwell, 75, left her loving earthy family to go home to be with her heavenly
family on Tuesday, December 21, 2004. She was preceded in her home going by her parents, Sidney S. and Ollie
Mabe Walker and her husband Roy Fulton "Peanut" Caldwell, Sr.
She was a member of the Floyd Primitive Baptist Church and retired from General Electric.
Surviving are: her children, Brenda Williamson Davis, of Roanoke, Susan Wray and husband Eddy of Boones
Mill, Roy F. Caldwell, Jr. and wife Kathy of Roanoke; grandchildren, Jason Scott Williamson, Daniel Elliott
Williamson, Mitchell Edward Wray, and Michele Nicole Wray; sisters, Vertie Nott and husband Dick of Salem,
Effie Reece and husband Warren of Roanoke.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Drs. Nottingham, Munson and Rosenoff, the nurses at both
Carilion Roanoke Memorial and Carilion Roanoke Rehab Center, and especially Mary Stewart. Memorials may be
made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. Funeral service was conducted at 11
a.m. on Thursday, December 23, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Elder Thomas Mann and
Richard Kemp. Interment followed in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Simpson Funeral Home handled
arrangements.
DR. JOSEPH HOWARD CONDUFF, SR.
FLOYD-Dr. Joseph Howard Conduff, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 24, 2004.
He was born on November 8, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Floyd County. He attended the Virginia Military
Institute and was a 1943 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. Dr. Conduff, a second
generation dentist, maintained his dental practice for 50 years in the town of Floyd. Dr. Conduff was a veteran of
WW II, serving as a Chief Dental Officer in the North Atlantic and the South Pacific.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Miles Glenn and Elizabeth Howard Conduff, and a brother, Glenn
Conduff.
Dr. Conduff is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathrine Simpson Conduff of Floyd; son, Dr. Joseph Howard
Conduff, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Floyd; daughter Kathrine Conduff Bates and her husband Kirk of Rocky Mount;
grandchildren, Joseph Howard Conduff, III and Justin Neal Conduff of Floyd, Kathrine Nicole Bates and Hannah
Glenn Bates of Rocky Mount; sister, Betty Conduff Craig of Roanoke; nephews, Tommy Craig and Glenn Craig;
sister-in-law, Mary Neal Simpson Bennett.
Dr. Conduff served the Bank of Floyd from 1968 – 2000 as Director and in later years as Chairman of the
Board. He also served on the Board of Directors of Carilion NRV Hospital from 1994 – 2000. Dr. Conduff served
as an elder at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd, where he was a life long member. He served as a member of the
Board of Trustees for Jacksonville Cemetery for many years.
His love for Floyd County and its history was shown by the many hours he spent traveling the country roads
throughout the county.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of Dr. Joe’s caregivers over the past years and Dr. Gary
Kuiken.
The family request donations in Dr. Conduff’s memory be made to the Presbyterian Church of Floyd or the
Floyd Rescue Squad.
A memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd on Monday December 27, 2004 conducted
by Rev. David Taylor.
Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
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KERMIT MOLES
WILLIS- Kermit Moles, 82, passed away Monday December 27, 2004. His daughter, Janet Moles and his son,
Ronnie Moles, preceded him in death.
Survivors include: his wife, Emma Mae Moles, Willis; daughters and son-in-law, Diane and James Hunley,
Hillsville, Becky Hylton, Willis; son, Dennis Moles, Willis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harless and Lafone Moles,
Floyd; Alvin and Frances Moles, Vesta; sisters and brother-in-law, Glenna Mabery, Meadows of Dan, Geneva and
Alton Weddle, Willis; sister-in-law, Margie Moles, Floyd; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd with Rev. Clyde
Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at the Harris Cemetery in Willis. Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service.
RALPH THORNHILL MITCHELL, SR.
CHECK-Ralph Thornhill Mitchell, Sr., 70, passed away Monday, December 27, 2004. He retired from G.E.
after 27 years of service, and enjoyed photography throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Wilmer B. and Ardith Bandy Mitchell, Pulaski, brother, Kenneth W. Mitchell, Roanoke.
He is survived by: his wife of 49 years, Patricia B. Mitchell, Check; daughter and son-in-law, Delores (Sissy)
and Chris Willie, Copper Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Tonya Mitchell, Salem, Randy Mitchell,
Roanoke, Mike and Tina Mitchell, Riner, Tony Mitchell, Check; grandchildren, Nathan Willie and spouse Nova,
Floyd, Matt White, Copper Hill, Jonathan Mitchell, Salem, Megan Mitchell, Roanoke, Quinn Mitchell, Roanoke,
Isaac Mitchell, U.S. Army Afghanistan, Adelee Mitchell, Riner, great-grandson, Christopher Ryan Willie, Floyd;
sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy Roop, Pulaski, Evelyn and Donald Gibbs, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law,
Russell and Mary Ann Mitchell, Pulaski; aunt, Emma Bandy Branscome, Pulaski; special niece, Debbie Mitchell
Purdy, PA; several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 31, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with
Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill with military graveside
rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127.
Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will
be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of the arrangements.
RAY WILLARD STEWART
CHECK-Ray Willard Stewart, 83, passed away Wednesday December 22, 2004. He was the son of the late
John Henry and Mary Ellen Stuart. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lee Stuart, Samuel Stuart,
Matthew Stuart, and Clevie Stuart and four sisters, Gracie Charleston, Augustus Stuart, Virginia Mae Phillips, and
Essie Jones.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Barbara Stewart, Moneta; daughter and son-in-law,
Mary Stewart and Ronald Woods, Pittsburg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Otis and Connie Stuart, Maryland, Archie
and Virginia Stuart, Starkey; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Sunday December 26, at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with Rev.
Clinton Crump officiating. Interment followed at Jacksonville Cemetery.
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Adams, 12, 13, 19, 48, 58, 73, 74, 75, 155, 156, 185,
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Addison, 84, 130
Adkins, 43, 45, 71, 117, 182, 202
ADKINS
LOIS LINK, 71
Agee, 41, 60, 71, 73, 89, 93, 106, 114, 115, 117, 126,
135, 147, 153, 156, 163, 166, 175, 186, 196, 198,
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AGEE
ADA H., 196
ALVIN FRANCIS, 126
CORNELIA HUFF, 198
GLADYS NESTER, 117
JAMES WILLIAM, 175
Agnew, 46, 53
AGNEW
HAROLD DANIEL (DAN), II, 46
Aiken, 143, 161
Akers, 2, 3, 8, 10, 14, 15, 19, 26, 28, 37, 52, 53, 57,
63, 74, 77, 85, 89, 105, 135, 136, 137, 138, 142,
153, 166, 187, 188, 191, 200, 201
AKERS
ALFREDA, 2
BILLY SHELTON, 19
BUSTER BROWN, 137
ELIZABETH "CARRIE" FIELDS, 28
ESMA DUNCAN, 135
FREEDA WEEKS, 51
HOBERT BERKLEY "H.B.", 37
J. C., 3
JOYCE MARIE, 53
LIVIE REED, 63
MYRTLE FRALIN, 9
NOAH ADISON, 105
Alderman, 9, 12, 22, 23, 41, 49, 69, 85, 101, 108,
152, 155, 165, 171, 174
ALDERMAN
CLAYTON J., 22
MAYNARD E., 101
NISTON SUTPHIN, 174
Aldridge, 19, 36, 38, 130, 152, 166, 202
ALDRIDGE
IRIS POFF, 36
LEWIS ELLIS, 19
Alen, 58
Alexander, 58, 79, 101
Allen, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 25, 26, 34, 37, 40, 42, 54,
57, 65, 68, 69, 71, 81, 85, 87, 89, 91, 101, 102,
107, 108, 114, 121, 129, 131, 133, 136, 137, 152,
155, 157, 158, 159, 161, 167, 169, 170, 171, 179,
184, 188, 194, 195, 199, 201
INDEX
205
ALLEN
BARBARA JEAN RADFORD, 14
DOROTHY J., 129
IRENE FRALIN, 12
MARY ALMA JANNEY, 136
Alley, 18, 60, 78, 117, 122, 158, 191
Allman, 34
Alls, 36
Altice, 108
Altizer, 42, 48, 49, 69, 77, 89, 162, 166, 179, 188
ALTIZER
A. LOWELL, 48
Amos, 13, 34, 52, 105
Anders, 38, 131
ANDERS
ROGER DALE, 38
Anderson, 8, 13, 33, 43, 49, 76, 165, 172, 173, 177,
202
Angle, 15, 16, 21, 22, 32, 172, 201
ANGLE
MELVIN, 15
Anglin, 83, 102
ANGLIN
BYNG, 83
FREEDA COMPTON, 102
Ardinger, 63
Armstrong, 201
Arnold, 7, 17, 20, 41, 58, 65, 117, 132, 141, 145, 165
Arpianen, 201
Arrington, 87
Ash, 135
Ashby, 17, 68, 116
ASHBY
KATHLEEN BURNETTE, 17
Ashcraft, 137
Asmussen, 167
Atkins, 14, 59, 138
Atkinson, 28, 144, 145, 147
ATKINSON
BANKS RALPH, 144
Auman, 53
Austin, 11, 24, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 66, 70, 84, 104,
110, 114, 130, 132, 133, 135, 149, 166, 168, 179,
180, 186, 187, 188, 198
AUSTIN
FAYE ELAINE, 186
GEORGE ANDREW, 47
GLADYS SISSON, 188
KENNETH WAYNE, 114
Babcock, 186
Badger, 86
Baggerly, 9

Bailey, 7, 87, 184, 186, 200
Bain, 18, 106, 135, 139, 157, 189, 191
BAIN
CALVIN LOUIS, 189
Baker, 16, 54, 58, 74, 77, 157, 187
BAKER
ALMA HARRIS, 58
Baldwin, 56, 137, 176
Ballinger, 178, 182
BALLINGER
BESSIE CARRINA SPENCE, 182
DAVID "GUY", 178
Bane, 12
Banks, 18, 71, 163
Barber, 156
Barbour, 175, 182
Barker, 10, 95
Barlett, 46, 183
Barlow, 49
BARLOW
EARNEST A. (PAT), 49
Barnard, 19
BARNARD
WILLIAM WAYNE, 19
Barnett, 87, 127, 163, 184
Barnhill, 169
Barr, 57
Barrett, 154, 155, 171
BARRETT
HZEL ELLEN, 154
Bartel, 162
BARTEL
LAURA THOMAS, 161
Bartlett, 46, 54, 71, 96
BARTLETT
ROBERT D., SR., 46
Barton, 50, 114, 125, 171
BARTON
MARVIN J., 50
Baseler, 28
BASELER
MARGARET ANN, 28
Basham, 28, 76, 150, 175
BASHAM
HORACE KENNETH "BUTCH", 150
Bates, 146, 185, 203
Batiato, 151
Battle, 102, 108, 179
BATTLE
LEMUEL EDWIN, SR., 179
Beall, 7
Beauregard, 93
Beaver, 21, 23, 28, 36, 41, 44, 47, 66, 67, 68, 69, 94,
96, 99, 100, 110, 133, 135, 145, 150, 152, 153,
159, 168, 169, 170, 175, 179, 196
BEAVER
206
ALMA L. STIGGER, 150
JOHN LEWIS, 175
PAT PROFITT, 44
Beck, 6, 7
BECK
SHIRLEY ANN, 6
Beckner, 39, 42, 70, 113, 138, 200
BECKNER
VERA ELIZABETH, 200
Beckwith, 16
Beiger, 56
Belcher, 8, 11, 50, 55, 64, 65, 68, 73, 80, 83, 88, 99,
102, 117, 128, 166, 170, 176, 198, 199
BELCHER
ALVIN CAVILLA, 55
ELVIN LEE, 73
HAROLD BRUCE, 102
LEONARD WAITMAN, 68
VERA CONNER, 199
WALTER MATERSON, 50
Belisle, 15, 77
Bell, 14, 15, 17, 37, 58, 71, 106, 126, 146, 150, 153,
155, 184, 189, 195, 200
Bender, 22, 180
Benn, 186
BENN
CHARLES DOUGLAS, 186
Bennett, 46, 52, 79, 97, 108, 189, 203
Bennington, 138
Bentley, 6, 53, 78, 153
Berkley, 37, 40
Bernard, 43, 63, 108, 133, 134, 186
Bernys, 79
Biggs, 34
Billings, 8, 38
Bimson, 150
Bingham, 201
Bishop, 2, 10, 12, 19, 25, 32, 53, 100, 104, 107, 110,
124, 127, 130, 133, 134, 144, 160, 162, 166, 167,
169, 199, 204
BISHOP
CAVEL LEE, 104
Bivens, 80
Bixler, 20
Blackwell, 31, 146, 159, 160
BLACKWELL
HAZEL HYLTON, 159
Blair, 12, 42, 107
Blake, 41, 132, 157, 162, 195, 200
Blankenship, 28, 120, 162, 165
BLANKENSHIP
MARTHA LIGHT, 28
Blevins, 69, 96, 123, 156
Blotnick, 10
Board, 15, 32, 39, 44, 61, 97, 98, 113, 114, 132, 140,
141, 161, 162, 173, 175, 195, 203

BOARD
KATE, 97
PAULINE VEST, 140
Boehm, 56
Boggess, 91
Boinott, 32
Bolen, 106, 176, 200
Bolt, 36, 45, 48, 49, 52, 59, 64, 85, 93, 101, 108, 152,
155, 168, 174
BOLT
PAULITA QUESINBERRY, 155
Bonanno, 167
Bond, 5, 11, 14, 93, 99, 201
Booker, 43, 131
Boone, 67, 83, 112, 138, 141, 191, 202, 203
BOONE
CLARENCE E. (BUD), 202
WILLIAM JOSEPH "WJ", 112
Booth, 38, 92, 115, 195, 196
BOOTH
LILLIE BELL, 195
RODNEY PATRICK, 92
Boothe, 40, 58, 65, 74, 85, 95, 105, 138, 149, 159,
185, 196
BOOTHE
WEDA P., 40
WILLIAM "BILL" LEMMIE, 105
Bouknight, 195, 202
Bower, 17, 40, 51, 59, 61, 65, 85, 117, 158, 179, 189
BOWER
CHRISTINE JEWELL PRATT, 51
DAVID JACOB, 61
Bowers, 28, 64, 65, 108, 195
BOWERS
BEULAH HARMAN, 28
T. ARNO, 108
Bowles, 51, 87, 173, 197
BOWLES
VEDA BLYE CONNER, 173
Bowman, 10, 17, 59, 62, 78, 89, 102, 106, 107, 112,
116, 121, 135, 143, 149, 153, 187
BOWMAN
HUGH VERNON, 116
Bowsher, 63
BOWSHER
MINNIE O., 63
Bowyer, 18, 100, 189
Boyd, 9, 15, 21, 24, 25, 26, 39, 41, 52, 61, 77, 92, 96,
100, 102, 110, 127, 128, 146, 150, 153, 159, 164,
169, 170
BOYD
ARTHUR BLAKE, 41
CHARLES DAVID, 110
GAYLAND CLARENCE, 164
ROXIE GALLIMRE, 153
Bradford, 35, 89
207
Bradley, 21, 22, 43, 54, 93, 131, 132, 154, 200, 201
Bradshaw, 62, 104, 194
Brammer, 26, 28, 78, 87, 102, 158, 191
Branscome, 45, 49, 204
Bratton, 84, 170
Brennan, 181
Brewster, 201
BREWSTER
VIOLET "VI", 201
Brickner, 93
Brock, 43
Brockwell, 15, 150, 169, 170
BROCKWELL
JACK VERNON, 150
PAULINE BOYD, 15
Brody, 110
Brogden, 50
Brookman, 54, 166
Broughman, 13, 40
Brown, 6, 13, 18, 41, 43, 51, 57, 59, 79, 99, 102, 135,
137, 141, 145, 149, 168, 169, 170, 176, 184, 187,
189, 190, 196, 198
BROWN
CURTIS ELWOOD, 196
PHILIP ARNOLD, 145
Bruce, 7, 12, 31, 34, 43, 80, 83, 84, 89, 101, 102,
130, 134, 155, 156, 175, 181, 197, 199
Bryant, 28, 66, 93, 126, 162
Bryson, 102, 136, 137, 195
BRYSON
GENEVA HOLLANDSWORTH, 136
Buchanan, 146
Buckner, 51, 102, 134, 136, 163
BUCKNER
OPAL, 134
Buhler, 101
Bumpus, 84, 182
BUMPUS
CALLIE ESTELLE, 182
Bumpus,, 84, 182
Bunn, 65
Burbage, 99
Burchett, 141
Burgess, 13, 142, 157, 176
BURGESS
EDWARD LEE, 175
Burke, 129, 155, 165
Burkett, 71
Burkhart, 70
Burks, 54
Burnet, 61, 92
Burnett, 54, 57, 128
Burnette, 11, 17, 22, 23, 33, 190, 196
BURNETTE
RUDOLPH, 190
Burton, 23, 63, 77, 186

BURTON
EDNA COX, 63
Bush, 70
Bussey, 195
Bybee, 63
Byer, 13
Byrd, 41, 74, 84, 91, 157
BYRD
CAROL ANN, 84
Byrne, 74
Cahill, 29
Caine, 166
Caldwell, 20, 124, 156, 167, 191, 203
CALDWELL
DOROTHY W. (DOT), 203
Calfee, 175
Camden, 14, 196
Campbell, 13, 19, 30, 33, 82, 148, 166, 178
Canaday, 80
CANADAY
VIRGINIA RUTH, 80
Cannaday, 10, 20, 26, 51, 58, 61, 62, 68, 102, 116,
117, 120, 125, 136, 143, 162, 168, 172, 180, 184,
190, 192, 193
Cannella, 65
Capehart, 44
Carico, 3, 137
Carpenter, 23, 164
Carr, 50, 51, 70, 113, 141, 147, 168, 198
CARR
CECIL RONCEVERTE, 198
HESTER CLOWER, 70
MICHAEL "MIKE" STEVIN, 113
Carrico, 56, 112
Carroll, 20, 21, 24, 31, 36, 51, 68, 78, 100, 122, 129,
157
Carter, 4, 6, 28, 35, 43, 62, 88, 120, 123, 124, 142,
158, 164, 198, 202
CARTER
EVA VELMER OUSLEY, 88
Cash, 16
Cassell, 61, 71, 140, 141, 158, 187
Casteel, 62, 184
Catron, 10
CATRON
WILLIS MONCRIEF, 10
Causby, 126, 127
CAUSBY
CARL T., 126
Cave, 10, 23, 77, 119, 146, 166, 172, 181, 191
Chafin, 84
CHAFIN
EDITH PUGH, 84
Chandler, 10, 11, 69, 85, 112, 130, 135
Chaney, 78, 171
Chapman, 100, 127, 161
208
Cherry, 30, 101, 121, 194, 195
Childress, 11, 49, 50, 55, 61, 64, 66, 68, 71, 78, 82,
101, 191, 201
Chilton, 45, 67
CHILTON
THELMA GALLOWAY, 45
Chin, 184
Choudhury, 113
Christian, 9, 18, 20, 23, 34, 46, 52, 53, 74, 81, 94, 97,
102, 110, 114, 117, 123, 125, 128, 132, 169, 170,
182, 183, 200
Chynoweth, 201
Clark, 4, 9, 57, 62, 100, 101, 136, 162, 163, 181, 187,
196, 200
CLARK
LOUISE G., 181
WOODROW W., DR., 181
Clarke, 201
Claxton, 18
Clay, 36, 45, 58, 67, 69, 107, 188, 195
Clayton, 22, 30, 37, 49, 67, 100, 102, 105, 170
Claytor, 37, 44, 95, 175
CLAYTOR
ANTHONY DALTON, 37
Clem, 13, 14, 51, 61
CLEM
EVA JANE POFF, 13
Clemons, 90, 105, 166
CLEMONS
ROBETENE A., 166
Clifton, 29, 71, 78, 107, 149, 160, 171
Cline, 72, 84, 116
Clontz, 69
Clower, 70, 172, 198
Coates, 120, 184, 199
Cobb, 43, 199
Coburn, 20, 185
COBURN
MANDY HICKS, 185
Cochran, 18, 19, 160, 162
Cock, 89
Cockram, 3, 79, 98, 115, 125, 142, 171, 177, 178
COCKRAM
MIRIAM C., 3
Cockran, 114, 115
COCKRAN
CECIL REUBEN, 114
Cody, 7, 11, 29, 38, 44, 65, 83, 88, 90, 131, 136, 138,
160, 162, 163, 169, 197
Coffey, 11, 67, 202
Cole, 11, 16, 18, 46, 54, 72, 104, 115, 138, 164, 169,
188
Coleman, 3, 42, 58, 83, 137, 143, 144, 146, 174
Collins, 31, 32, 33, 53, 83, 87, 100, 101, 110, 136,
155, 162, 184, 185, 186, 196
COLLINS

ARLENE MONTGOMERY, 196
RUTH ALLEN, 155
Collis, 39
Combs, 80, 120, 160, 191
Comings, 68
COMINGS
JANIE ILENE COMPTON, 68
Compton, 19, 53, 68, 100, 102, 121, 199
COMPTON
VIVIAN IRIS, 199
Conduff, 82, 195, 203
CONDUFF
JOSEPH HOWARD, SR., DR., 203
Conley, 63
Conner, 4, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 24, 30, 35, 44, 46, 54, 55,
58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 77, 89, 101, 105, 106, 107, 112,
114, 119, 120, 123, 127, 132, 133, 135, 138, 140,
141, 142, 143, 148, 149, 156, 158, 166, 171, 172,
173, 174, 180, 182, 183, 185, 189, 190, 197, 199,
201, 203
CONNER
ALVIN ESMOND, 44
ATTAWAY BOARD, 132
CHARLES TIRAS, 34
CORA JANNEY, 59
FANNIE BLANKENSHIP, 119
GOLDA ELIZABETH MASON, 190
JAMES EDWARD, SR., 133
JAMES MARVIN, 156
JOYCE FAYE, 107
KEVIN COUGLAS, 127
MOWYER LAWRENCE, 166
NELLIE HOUCHINS, 123
ORVILLE HENRY, 70
REBA COLLINS, 185
VIRGINIA DARE, 148
WILLIAM A., 138
Cook, 19, 22, 37, 93, 99, 100
COOK
LENZA MARSHALL, 19
Cooper, 19, 50, 130
COOPER
MARIKA ARIEL, 50
Correll, 5, 200
Coshun, 78
Costa, 126
Coulthard, 97
Coveney, 181
COVENEY
LUCY NANCY, 181
Cowles, 169
COWLES
MARY WATKINS, 169
Cox, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 41, 48,
51, 56, 58, 63, 67, 69, 83, 84, 88, 89, 107, 110,
209
120, 126, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 139, 147, 158,
164, 165, 169, 187, 188, 192, 193, 195, 198, 199
COX
CORA ELLEN, 136
EUNICE MITCHELL, 58
JOJN "JAY" GRADON, 188
OPA MAE, 158
RUTH WURZBURGER, 198
SYLVIA MAE DUNCAN, 7
TULA ALLEN, 25
Craig, 36, 42, 63, 112, 125, 145, 156, 163, 189, 194,
203
CRAIG
ALDINE HARRIS, 112
Craighead, 16, 70, 141, 145
Crawford, 124, 176
Creasy, 201
Crews, 100, 147
CREWS
ERNEST DEWARD, 100
Crockett, 24, 57, 87, 145, 147
Croft, 110
Cromer, 30, 135, 185
CROMER
MAE HODGE, 185
Crosby, 181
Crump, 19, 38, 97, 150, 204
Cummings, 112
Cummins, 62
Cunningham, 15, 62, 77, 91
CUNNINGHAM
EVERETTE HENRY, 61
Cupp, 143, 144, 201
CUPP
JESSICA JOYCE, 143
Curby, 113
Curtis, 3, 9, 10, 14, 17, 29, 32, 42, 53, 58, 66, 68, 69,
76, 84, 90, 99, 101, 110, 116, 117, 123, 140, 154,
159, 162, 172, 189, 190, 196
CURTIS
NEIL JACK, 117
Custer, 37, 79, 91
CUSTER
BETTY JEAN MATTOX, 91
MYRTLE TURNER, 79
Daggett, 192, 193
Dailey, 122
Daily, 85, 91
Dalton, 3, 14, 17, 19, 32, 37, 39, 40, 60, 62, 68, 71,
76, 77, 90, 106, 121, 136, 138, 155, 180, 193, 195,
200
DALTON
HAROLD EUGENE, 76
NELVA ANNA, 68
WARREN RICHARDSON, 60
Damewood, 46

Dancy, 20
Daniels, 37
Darden, 9, 179
Darnall, 93
Darnell, 86, 144
Darnelle, 168
Daum, 35
Daves, 15, 150
Davis, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 25, 41, 58, 71, 76, 82, 91, 98,
120, 123, 130, 147, 148, 154, 183, 184, 202, 203
DAVIS
ELIZABETH (BILLIE) WRIGHT, 147
EMMETTE E., 98
Dawes, 35
Day, 43, 112, 119, 173, 176
Dean, 3, 5, 30, 35, 42, 43, 62, 69, 85, 88, 91, 100,
101, 117, 120, 126, 130, 131, 136, 147, 151, 154,
162, 168, 169, 187, 190, 198
Dearing, 193
Dehart, 43, 70, 162
DeHart, 8, 80, 83, 160, 165, 196
DEHART
LEXIE VERNON, 165
WILLIAM ALFRED, 162
Demaine, 194
DEMAINE
LISA MARIE, 194
Demory, 184
DEMORY
ROY FRANKLIN, 184
Denton, 39, 130
Detamore, 193
Deuell, 156
Deviney, 28, 65, 108
Deweese, 106, 107
DeWeese, 42, 43, 141
DEWEESE
VIRGIL THURMAN, 141
DeWilde, 200
DeWitt, 15, 77
Diamond, 69
Dickerson, 6, 18, 28, 29, 32, 33, 41, 43, 45, 54, 70,
73, 95, 99, 101, 107, 110, 126, 135, 136, 147, 156,
165, 170, 178, 195, 199
DICKERSON
CAROL, 73
ELDON, 73
ELMO EARL, 101
GLEN W., 165
LILLIAN MARY DEHART, 70
MAUDE W., 110
ROSALEE ELLEN, 156
URSULA J., 165
WILLIAM (BILL) JACKSON, 95
WILLIAM HARMAN (BUSTER), 199
Dillard, 42, 91, 139, 167
210
Dillion, 37, 44
DILLION
DIXIE L., 44
Dillon, 8, 29, 50, 53, 68, 85, 142, 152, 182
Dingus, 179
Ditchman, 80
Divney, 203
Dixon, 129
Dobbins, 5, 127
DOBBINS,
PETER M., JR., SGT MAJ., 127
Dobyns, 148, 190
Donahue, 11, 115, 197
DONAHUE
JESSE OWEN, 11
Donnelly, 141
DONNELLY
HAROLD JACKSON (JACK), 141
Douglas, 11, 15, 16, 24, 29, 43, 50, 66, 77, 79, 87, 98,
102, 127, 129, 169, 179, 186, 190, 194
Dowdy, 13, 83, 85, 113
Downs, 12, 107
Doyle, 53, 83, 182, 197
Drews, 100
Drinkwater, 185
Driscoll, 75
Drumheller, 26, 32
Dudley, 46
Duffy, 184
Dugger, 74
DUGGER
MATHEW A., 74
Dulaney, 3, 5, 8, 25, 63, 74, 89, 98, 104, 107, 119,
162, 195, 200
DULANEY
GUY L., 8
HUGH ALTON, 88
JERRY DPUGLAS, 98
OCIE COX, 107
WILLIAM CECIL, 5
ZORA AKERS, 74
Duncan, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 15, 23, 26, 27, 42, 43, 51, 52,
53, 54, 56, 60, 69, 71, 77, 84, 87, 92, 100, 104,
105, 110, 130, 132, 135, 136, 139, 141, 154, 162,
165, 166, 167, 172, 184, 185, 192, 197, 198, 200
DUNCAN
CARTON GLENVER, 3
ELDON RUDOLPH, 2
HAZEL AKERS, 77
JASPER LEE, 15
LINDA A. INEZ, 84
MARY AKERS, 52
RUBY BISHOP, 162
WESLEY, 141
Dunedin, 102
Durham, 26, 32, 81, 82, 89, 121, 168

Durrance, 43, 84, 130
Dutting, 32
Eanes, 14, 39, 102, 156, 182, 188
Earles, 95, 142, 193
EARLES
HENRY HARRISON, 95
Earls, 37
Early, 58, 88, 101, 102, 106, 107, 125, 136, 155, 170
Earnest, 42, 61, 101, 156, 176
Easley, 43
East, 14, 41, 51, 57, 62, 82, 87, 122, 170, 197, 200,
201
EAST
DAVID W., 62
Easton, 8, 133, 134, 145
Eaton, 8, 167
Edmonds, 202
Edwards, 22, 43, 53, 64, 87, 101, 108, 175, 200
EDWARDS
ELLEN GAY BELCHER, 64
Eggleston, 189
Eldridge, 96, 117, 166
Elkins, 48
Elliott, 58, 203
Emerson, 184
English, 6, 43, 91, 131, 165, 178, 194
Enoch, 117, 163, 164
ENOCH
CLARICE CAROLINE ROBINSON, 117
ELLIS, 163
Epperly, 45, 51, 86, 89, 91, 108, 121, 126, 128, 139,
147, 162, 165, 186, 199
EPPERLY
JAMES PAUL, 121
LALA ALLEN, 91
Erichsen, 101
Etter, 106, 139
Evans, 10, 45, 77, 105, 119, 141, 146, 172
Falls, 34, 54, 100, 128, 168, 177, 184, 198
Farago, 12
Farley, 78
Farmer, 34, 105, 146, 153, 154
FARMER
LINDA A LOUISE HINKLEY, 153
Farrar, 129
Fawcett, 9, 92
Fazenbaker, 70
Feek, 50, 67
Feldman, 110, 154
FELDMAN
BERNARD FRANK, 154
HARRIET, 110
Fenwick, 4, 101, 172
Ferguson, 7, 30, 93, 200
FERGUSON
DAVID CHANCE, 7
211
Ferrell, 7, 51, 187, 201
Ferris, 14, 32, 35, 86, 96, 114, 117, 183
FERRIS
JOHN HOWARD, 96
Fielder, 169
FIELDER
ETHEL REBECCA, 169
Finely, 28
Finney, 91, 129
Fisher, 19, 123, 178
Flacks, 183
Fleming, 13
Fletcher, 21, 91
Flinchum, 54, 159
Flippin, 8
Flora, 7, 18, 24, 36, 49, 172, 173, 177, 192, 201
Floyd, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68,
69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94,
95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106,
107, 108, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119,
120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129,
130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159,
160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169,
170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179,
180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189,
190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199,
200, 201, 202, 203, 204
Fluor, 177
Foley, 12, 19, 27, 56, 66, 125, 171, 197
Ford, 21, 55, 60, 71, 78, 82, 121
Fore, 41, 189
Forget, 2
FORGET
ROBERT ALFRED, 2
Foster, 16, 32, 40, 54, 63, 128, 173, 200
Fowler, 191
Fox, 95, 113, 114, 116
Fralin, 10, 12, 65, 87
Francis, 2, 13, 79, 86, 91, 126, 129, 137, 156, 162,
182, 189
FRANCIS
DAVID WOODRUM, 86, 91
Francisco, 66, 73, 74, 75, 166
Franklin, 1, 3, 7, 24, 30, 45, 47, 51, 52, 53, 59, 64,
76, 129, 131, 134, 148, 159, 160, 182, 183, 184,
186, 191, 201
Frazier, 148
Freeman, 51, 61, 69, 94, 99, 117
FREEMAN

RUTH MYRTLE, 69
Fryberger, 73, 74
Frye, 21
Fulcher, 7, 156
Fuller, 6, 58, 73, 105, 167
Fulp, 30
Funkhouser, 92
Funnell, 124
Furrow, 29, 31, 87
FURROW
JEFFERY ALAN, 31
Gallager, 191
Gallanger, 33
Galliher, 201
Gallimore, 5, 21, 55, 60, 92, 120, 131, 153, 168, 187,
190
Galloway, 45
Garay, 134
Gardner, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38,
39, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 55, 57, 58, 60,
61, 62, 65, 67, 69, 71, 72, 74, 82, 86, 87, 92, 93,
97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 105, 108, 110, 113, 114,
117, 119, 120, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 135,
137, 138, 140, 141, 142, 147, 150, 155, 156, 158,
159, 162, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171,
173, 174, 176, 177, 178, 180, 184, 185, 186, 188,
189, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 200, 204
GARDNER
CARMEN LEIGH, 22
NORA KETURAH, 47
Garrett, 10, 56, 80, 117, 122
Gaspard, 156
GASPARD
MARSHALL JOHN, 156
Gaudette, 88
Gentry, 180, 186
Geoghegan, 10
George, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27,
32, 36, 39, 43, 46, 47, 51, 54, 57, 61, 66, 69, 70,
75, 78, 82, 84, 87, 88, 89, 92, 98, 102, 105, 106,
112, 113, 115, 116, 121, 122, 124, 126, 130, 131,
132, 134, 138, 144, 146, 165, 168, 170, 171, 173,
174, 184, 192, 202
GEORGE
BELVA IRENE, 131
Georgeff, 20
GEORGEFF
CAROL ELIZABETH SAWICK, 20
Gerald, 4, 53, 55, 83, 106, 113, 187, 192
Gibbs, 25, 63, 176, 204
GIBBS
MELODY ANN MERCKLING, 25
Gibson, 37, 40, 129, 144, 165, 194
Gilbert, 9, 26, 64, 83, 171
GILBERT
212
WARREN WILLIAMS, 64
Giles, 10, 30, 61, 120, 150, 151, 152, 167, 185
GILES
CARL J. (CAPTAIN), 150, 152
Gillenwalters, 192
Gillespie, 80, 172, 183
GILLESPIE
WAYNE G., 80
Gillis, 175
Gilmore, 40, 68
Glass, 6, 41, 60, 86, 189
GLASS
BOOKER BYRD, 41
JOSEPH WARREN, 189
Glen, 20, 23, 48, 55, 63, 100, 102, 136, 139, 140,
147, 157, 176, 179, 200
Glenn, 3, 5, 13, 17, 32, 57, 83, 108, 117, 121, 127,
139, 164, 173, 174, 180, 185, 203
Goad, 7, 30, 31, 32, 37, 47, 48, 56, 78, 84, 99, 101,
110, 120, 121, 137, 147, 157, 158, 165
GOAD
ARCHIE EUELL, 47
LOLA ALLIE, 84
MARY EDITH, 120
V. ARWIN, 110
Goard, 155
Godwin, 66
Goff, 4, 52, 106, 188
GOFF
RAY GIFFORD, 4
Goins, 108
Gold, 149
Golden, 5, 65, 156
Gomez, 184
GOODE
NAOMI RUTH MAXEY HALL, 12
Gordon, 25, 37, 51, 59, 61, 79, 80, 99, 117, 121, 140,
169, 170, 192
Goughenour, 57, 87
Goulet, 130
GOULET
MANLEY R. "BOB", 130
Grady, 77
Grafton, 82, 165
Graham, 10, 17, 22, 46, 49, 58, 59, 60, 69, 77, 82, 88,
102, 117, 131, 149, 169, 170, 172, 174, 191, 192,
196, 197
GRAHAM
DAISY ALTIZER, 77
FLORENCE ODELL WEBB, 170
ROY CURTIS "CURT", 69
WILLIAM, LONNIE (BOOKER), 131
Grant, 60, 117, 169, 170
Gravely, 132, 139
Graves, 165, 184
Gray, 11, 25, 43, 54, 102, 133, 149, 152, 182

Graybill, 190
Grayson, 21, 22, 129
Green, 12, 27, 41, 58, 110
Greene, 62, 68, 138
Greenwood, 4, 43
Greer, 29, 64, 84, 114, 130
Gregersen, 112
Gregg, 8, 162, 171
GREGG
MARY LENORA, 8
Gregory, 20, 23, 44, 49, 57, 61, 74, 90, 117, 125, 143,
153, 161, 164, 177, 199
Griffen, 28
Griffin, 18, 49, 55, 66, 80, 106, 135, 169, 174, 181
GRIFFIN
ALTON LLOYD, DR., 174
Griffith, 3, 14, 55, 57, 142, 171, 179, 185
GRIFFITH
VERA ESTELLE ROBERSON, 171
Griggs, 52, 106
GRIGGS
ANTHONY WAYNE, 52
Grindle, 18
Gross, 169
Grubitz, 152
Guilliams, 19, 46, 117
Gunn, 78
Gunter, 9, 51, 116
Haddix, 45
Haden, 74, 89, 142
HADEN
HOY CALVIN, 142
Hager, 148
Hainline, 45
Hairston, 2, 38
Halach, 124
Hale, 10, 14, 19, 35, 48, 60, 79, 85, 89, 90, 91, 105,
106, 113, 117, 131, 138, 146, 162, 175, 192, 193,
202
HALE
COCY FRANCIS, 162
NELSON LEE, 138
Hall, 3, 4, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 30, 38, 40,
44, 47, 65, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 79, 88, 100, 101,
108, 116, 117, 122, 125, 139, 144, 145, 147, 149,
155, 157, 159, 160, 165, 184, 185, 186, 189, 194,
195, 196
HALL
GEORGIA "MAW" ELIZABETH, 149
LUTHER LEE, 65
Hallman, 52, 72, 73, 75
HALLMAN
PHILLIP EUGENE, 75
ROY WILMER, 52
Hamilton, 56, 161
Hamlett, 183
213
Hamm, 99
Hammock, 102
Hammond, 80
Hampton, 11, 22, 23, 62, 86, 175
Hamrick, 17, 134, 176
HAMRICK
NANNIE H., 176
Hancock, 23, 33, 34, 137, 174
HANCOCK
MARVIN DALE, 23
Handy, 54, 102, 180
Hanks, 32, 97, 98
Hanson, 153
Harbour, 12, 142, 163
Hardy, 13, 40, 74, 108, 183
Hargrove, 30, 102
Harman, 14, 27, 28, 29, 32, 35, 36, 46, 53, 64, 65, 66,
69, 70, 97, 108, 110, 115, 127, 134, 135, 138, 163,
165, 168, 186, 194, 199
HARMAN
ARTHUR LEE, 53
CHARLES WESLEY (C.W.), 108
CONLEY DEWEY, 115
HELEN CATHERINE, 27, 29
ISAAC JUNIOR, 66
MARY LOU, 165
MILDRED RUTH, 186
Harmon, 9, 10, 15, 24, 36, 40, 43, 53, 54, 61, 63, 64,
65, 70, 77, 80, 84, 114, 128, 130, 152, 167, 177,
180, 188, 189, 192, 194
HARMON
JOHN MILTON "JACK", 194
LEO, 77
REVIA LUCILLE SMITH, 15
RICHARD CLYDE, 128
VAN MCCOY, 70
Harrell, 43, 59, 168, 196
Harris, 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 19, 23, 33, 34, 40, 46, 50, 51,
58, 61, 64, 65, 67, 69, 71, 84, 97, 98, 112, 130,
132, 133, 139, 145, 151, 158, 159, 161, 166, 167,
169, 170, 171, 175, 176, 177, 183, 191, 196, 197,
200, 204
HARRIS
CORNELIA GLADA THOMAS, 23
GLEN MCKINLEY, 4
GOLDIE TURPIN, 33
J. W., 139
MARVIN JACKSON, 170
Harrison, 40, 50, 62, 64, 78, 95, 97, 156, 162, 173,
184, 188, 197
Harry, 9, 16, 20, 27, 28, 29, 32, 35, 38, 60, 72, 76, 83,
91, 97, 99, 114, 117, 119, 124, 126, 146, 151, 159,
170, 172, 197
Harsh, 50, 67
Harter, 25, 28, 64
HARTER

CLARICE BOYD, 25
FREEDA HARMAN, 64
Hartman, 58, 60, 106
Hartung, 13
Hartwell, 12, 136
Hassell, 6, 48, 146, 156, 196
Hatcher, 15, 16, 41, 58, 168, 169, 170, 176, 179, 194
Hawes, 26, 32
Hawkins, 20, 31, 52, 88, 107, 143, 165, 201
Hawks, 36, 183
Hay, 190
Hayden, 23, 36, 84, 94, 189
HAYDEN
CLARA BEAVER, 23
Hayes, 92
Haynes, 9, 12, 154
Hazelwood, 15, 77
Heafner, 55
Hearley, 91
Heartly, 86
Hedrick, 49, 136
Heights, 12, 17, 52, 136, 164, 180
Heizer, 164
Helm, 23
Helms, 19, 33, 34, 44, 170
HELMS
CHARLES LINDBERGH, 33
Hendrick, 46, 89
HENDRICK
GRACIE MAE, 89
Henley, 88, 183, 202
Henninger, 149
Hetherington, 96
HETHERINGTON
EVELYN "LYN" H., 96
Hickman, 183
Hicks, 85, 86, 87, 134, 185, 186
HICKS
LINWOOD T., SR., 86
Higgs, 24, 124, 138, 198
HIGGS
DONNA PHILLIPS, 123
Hill, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 55, 56, 60, 65, 66, 67, 70,
71, 72, 76, 78, 82, 83, 87, 89, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101,
102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 112, 113, 114, 116, 129,
131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 141, 143, 144, 145,
147, 148, 149, 150, 153, 155, 159, 160, 162, 164,
165, 171, 173, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 186,
187, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 196, 197, 200,
201, 202, 204
Hilton, 42, 43, 52, 96, 172
HILTON
RAY MELVIN, 42
Hinkley, 106, 153
214
Hoback, 13, 17, 46, 102
Hobbs, 76, 123
Hodge, 20, 185
Hodges, 17, 29, 58, 62, 80, 105, 158
Hogan, 110, 136, 166
Holden, 34, 193, 201
Holifield, 197
Holland, 29, 57, 80
Hollandsworth, 3, 4, 9, 10, 17, 21, 48, 58, 102, 104,
105, 136, 182
HOLLANDSWORTH
CARL MARTIN, 105
MELVIN ROSS, 102
REN JOHN, 182
TROY LEE, 104
Hollie, 5, 107
Hollins, 112, 120, 158
HOLLINS
FAURE EWERE, 112
Holloway, 193
Holman, 119
Holt, 19, 171
Honaker, 75, 153
Hooper, 51
Hopkins, 3, 11, 17, 18, 24, 78, 102, 105, 122, 130,
138, 170
HOPKINS
PAULINE HODGES, 17
Hornbarger, 56
Horne, 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 42, 49, 54, 76, 77, 82, 84, 87,
90, 98, 99, 124, 129, 136, 147, 149, 154, 156, 165,
194
Horton, 32, 42, 58
Houchins, 23, 79, 97, 120, 123, 150, 183
Houston, 35, 56, 87, 104, 112, 174
Howard, 21, 22, 32, 36, 42, 48, 69, 70, 85, 89, 90, 96,
117, 120, 121, 133, 145, 146, 150, 169, 180, 183,
190, 192, 195, 203
HOWARD
JOHNNY JUNIOR, 89
Howell, 45, 66, 102, 105, 110, 125, 155, 157, 187
Howery, 17, 51, 61, 89, 117, 161
HOWERY
BEULAH "BB" MABERRY HOWERY, 161
ROBERT LEE, 17
Howlett, 49, 57
Hubbard, 20, 36, 37, 47, 51, 59, 65, 69, 99, 101, 147,
178, 180
HUBBARD
LANE BARRY, 59
Hudgins, 25, 172
HUDLEY
MARY WIMMER, 55
Huff, 4, 14, 22, 33, 44, 49, 54, 59, 69, 73, 94, 101,
102, 108, 113, 117, 120, 121, 131, 132, 134, 135,
175, 198

HUFF
EDWARD RAY, 59
GAYNELL QUESENBERRY, 113
VERLA L., 69
VIRGINIA PEARL, 14
Huffman, 19, 80
HUFFMAN
JANET ELEANOR, 80
Hughes, 79, 102
Humenick, 63
Humphrey, 9, 54, 128, 133, 134
HUMPHREY
BERTHA E., 128
DORIS MARIE, 134
MARIE, 133
SAMUEL ANDREW "SAM", 53
Humphreys, 31
Hundley, 4, 55, 107, 130, 170, 171
Hungate, 115, 117
HUNGATE
JAMES HARRY, 117
Hunley, 204
Hunt, 141, 178
Hunter, 13, 15, 31, 34, 51, 56, 75, 78, 87, 110, 161,
162, 184, 201
Hurley, 15, 77, 143
Hurt, 31
HURT
ROSIE, 31
Hutchins, 34, 141
Hyatt, 63
HYATT
BEULAH POFF, 63
Hylton, 11, 12, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 35, 39, 47, 51,
53, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70, 73, 85, 92, 93, 98, 101, 105,
107, 112, 115, 121, 124, 130, 131, 132, 139, 140,
142, 145, 146, 156, 159, 166, 167, 171, 172, 185,
191, 195, 204
HYLTON
CARMON ETHELBERT, 35
CHARLOTTE OCIE MOLES, 139
DALTON H., 156
EDITH ILENE COX, 195
ELSIE WEEKS, 191
LOIS COC, 27
RUTH DUNCAN, 132
SARRAH AGNES, 84
SCOTT ALLEN, 101
VADA GAY, 185
W. HANFORD, 166
WALTER ISAIAH, 51
Hypes, 96
Iddings, 166, 198
Ingold, 63
Ingram, 11, 47, 74, 105, 110
INGRAM
215
ALVIN, 47
Irby, 193
Ivey, 169, 201
Jackson, 9, 38, 95, 135, 141, 160, 170
Jacocks, 177
James, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 43, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 54, 58, 59, 61, 63, 66,
67, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 76, 78, 80, 85, 86, 87, 88,
89, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 102, 106, 107, 113, 117,
121, 122, 123, 124, 128, 131, 134, 135, 136, 138,
141, 142, 146, 147, 149, 150, 154, 156, 157, 158,
159, 160, 162, 165, 166, 167, 170, 171, 176, 182,
183, 184, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195,
198, 200, 201, 202, 204
Jamison, 9, 88, 169, 170, 178
JAMISON
JAMES JEFFREY, 178
Janke, 202
JANNAY
NANA KING, 190
Janney, 4, 8, 29, 35, 44, 56, 60, 100, 102, 120, 129,
132, 136, 141, 142, 144, 162, 176
JANNEY
JEWEL A., 142
MARY ROBERTSON, 56
Jarrett, 6
Jefferson, 16, 71, 116, 138, 166, 191, 194
Jenkins, 13, 185
JENKINS
SUE CONNER WEDDLE, 13
Jennings, 156
Jewell, 51, 57, 65, 115, 142
Johansen, 83
Johns, 169
Johnson, 4, 13, 24, 42, 48, 49, 54, 61, 98, 106, 113,
115, 128, 141, 171
JOHNSON
HAROLD LEE, 113
Johnston, 31, 67, 110, 112
JOHNSTON
AUSTIN HUNTER, 31
Jones, 15, 17, 18, 40, 41, 55, 56, 57, 59, 66, 77, 86,
87, 92, 95, 108, 112, 116, 124, 131, 143, 146, 161,
162, 175, 183, 184, 186, 187, 190, 193, 204
JONES
JACK WITTEN, 116
OSCAR GARFIELD, 59
T. LAWRENCE (LARRY), 186
TERRELL, 56
Joseph, 9, 17, 18, 19, 24, 51, 52, 54, 61, 62, 64, 68,
71, 78, 90, 91, 93, 101, 112, 116, 128, 130, 147,
148, 152, 156, 157, 160, 168, 173, 177, 180, 182,
189, 195, 198, 203
Kamblin, 13
Kazorck, 35

Kegley, 149
Keifer, 135
Keith, 48, 59, 71, 73, 74, 81, 89, 101, 102, 114, 117,
125, 128, 145, 153, 178, 182, 187, 192, 193, 196
KEITH
MCCOY REGINALD, SR., 128
Kelley, 20, 38, 115
KELLEY
AUSBORE PAUL, 38
Kelly, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 38, 54, 132, 141, 146, 152,
159, 160, 182, 187, 191
Kemp, 61, 91, 145, 174, 203
KEMP
ERNEST VASCO, 145
Kendal, 98
Kendall, 99, 183, 202
KENDALL
ETHELEEN HILL, 98
Kennedy, 82, 139
Kenneth, 3, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 30, 33, 34,
36, 40, 43, 46, 47, 51, 58, 69, 75, 76, 77, 78, 84,
85, 86, 87, 90, 93, 94, 101, 102, 105, 107, 113,
121, 122, 124, 129, 130, 131, 134, 138, 140, 141,
145, 150, 153, 154, 158, 159, 160, 164, 168, 175,
197, 198, 204
Kessinger, 153
Kessler, 21
Kesterson, 33
Keyes, 41
KEYES
ROSE MARIE, 41
Keyton, 32
Kilgore, 26
Kimble, 12
Kimmel, 152
King, 4, 12, 15, 21, 22, 31, 41, 62, 69, 70, 78, 84, 88,
90, 96, 106, 107, 116, 117, 172, 187, 190, 193,
195
KING
CLARENCE WILEY, 62
ELOISE ANGLE, 21
Kingrea, 74, 156
KINGREA
ALICE BOOTHE, 74
Kirby, 130, 132, 151, 162, 178
Kirk, 63, 87, 108, 189, 203
Kirkland, 53, 167
Kittinger, 9, 29
Komaiko, 154
Kontkanen, 138
KONTKANEN
BERNICE HIGGS, 138
Krebs, 44, 140
Kruszyna, 22
Kuster, 14
Lackey, 15, 27, 43, 73, 170, 176
216
Lafond, 93
LAFOND
LUCIEN "LOU" JOSEPH, 93
Lake, 22, 95, 99, 105, 115, 128, 178, 179
Lam, 55
Lamont, 95
Lancaster, 9, 30, 91, 110, 156, 184
Landers, 157
LANDERS
RUTH HOWELL, 157
Lane, 7, 9, 33, 35, 55, 57, 59, 69, 84, 87, 105, 120,
123, 142, 146, 152, 159, 184, 199, 202
Lang, 56, 86
Langsdorf, 173
Lannen, 176
LANNEN
ALBERFTA JANE, 176
Lantz, 79
LaPalm, 201
LaPrad, 135
Largen, 32, 83
Larson, 39, 49, 50, 61, 72, 88, 92
Laughter, 131
LAUGHTER
EDITH COX, 131
Laurens, 10, 135
Law, 184, 187
Lawrence, 11, 13, 22, 29, 35, 37, 47, 49, 56, 63, 67,
83, 89, 90, 91, 97, 99, 108, 117, 123, 124, 129,
130, 136, 150, 153, 155, 159, 161, 162, 166, 167,
172, 173, 176, 180, 182, 184, 186, 187, 192, 193,
196, 198
Laws, 10
Lawson, 7, 24, 98, 115, 116, 138, 147, 153
LAWSON
BAILEY DAKOTA, 7
LAWSON,
DAVID LYNN, 7
Lawton, 51, 197
Laxton, 7
Lay, 9, 48, 97, 107, 141, 190
Layman, 48, 97, 107, 141, 190
Ledbetter, 27
Lee, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29,
34, 36, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55,
57, 60, 63, 65, 68, 72, 73, 74, 76, 80, 87, 88, 89,
90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106,
108, 113, 116, 117, 121, 130, 134, 136, 138, 139,
141, 142, 144, 146, 147, 155, 157, 158, 160, 162,
166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 175, 176, 182, 183,
189, 190, 191, 193, 196, 197, 202, 204
Leech, 49, 122
LEECH
JOHN C., 122
Leffingwell, 177
Legge, 193

Leidy, 135
Lell, 25, 55, 59, 125
Lemons, 105, 108, 133
LEMONS
IRVIN HUGH, 133
Lenasters, 39
Lentini, 2
Lester, 18, 31, 56, 60, 71, 85, 108, 110, 112, 117,
139, 154, 167, 170, 198, 202
LESTER
CLYDIA M., 56
ZELL A., 154
Leuba, 60
Level, 4
Lewis, 8, 15, 16, 21, 26, 29, 36, 37, 51, 63, 70, 71,
76, 80, 96, 101, 114, 131, 140, 152, 164, 172, 175,
180, 184, 185, 186, 193, 200
Light, 5, 28, 45, 99, 101, 119, 132
LIGHT
PERCY CLINTON, 119
RONALD K., 5
Lilly, 149, 192
Linderman, 63
Lineberry, 129, 143
LINEBERRY
WARREN G., 143
Lingelbach, 62
Link, 16, 36, 58, 71, 114, 117, 148, 171, 183
Linkous, 18, 71, 100, 117, 145, 167
LINKOUS
GILBERT CHAPMAN, 100
Liptrap, 11
Litchard, 35
Little, 28, 38, 40, 101, 184
Lively, 37, 133, 134
Lloyd, 8, 57, 76, 95, 104, 142, 154, 164, 174, 192,
199, 200
Lockamy, 43
LOCKAMY
OSCAR HAROLD, 43
Logan, 164
Loring, 34, 163
LORING
BRADLEY J., 34
Love, 11, 13, 91, 169
LOVE
ALEX STEPHEN, 11
Lovelace, 160
Lovell, 54, 112, 120
LOVELL
FRANCES ELIZABETH HUFF, 120
WALLER LEE, 54
Lovins, 64, 117
LOVINS
GILES MOYER, 117
Lowe, 9, 30
217
LOWE
LOMA DELL SWEENEY, 30
Lowry, 151
LOWRY
MICHAEL EDWARD, 151
Lucas, 8, 9, 26, 62, 79, 87, 203
Luckado, 38, 170
Lundy, 183
Lupton, 181
Lyle, 54, 64, 84
Lynch, 30, 57, 151, 179
LYNCH
FRANCES PIERCE, 178
Lynn, 7, 8, 13, 30, 43, 67, 71, 90, 91, 99, 100, 117,
129, 131, 136, 139, 141, 158, 175, 178, 180, 191,
192
LYNN
TERESA ANN LESTER, 70
Lyon, 152
Lytton, 85, 152
Maas, 187
Mabe, 203
Maberry, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50,
51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63,
65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78,
80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92, 94,
95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106,
108, 110, 112, 113, 117, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124,
127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137,
138, 139, 141, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149,
150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159,
160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169,
170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 179, 182,
183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193,
194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 203, 204
Mabery, 184, 204
Mabry, 65, 87
MacAlexander, 142
Madison, 2, 12, 45, 136, 145, 171, 180, 186, 187,
195, 201
Mallory, 56
Manchester, 40, 66
Mann, 39, 124, 203
Manning, 38, 39, 55, 170
Mannon, 21, 41, 69, 81, 117, 164, 189
MANNON
LUCY PUGH, 81
Marchon, 101, 167
MARCHON
GERARD KENNETH, 101
Marion, 21, 34, 45, 55, 70, 97, 98, 110, 126, 129,
162, 182, 187
Marrey, 124
Marsh, 13, 127, 133, 134

Marshall, 3, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 23, 28, 31, 34, 45, 49,
56, 58, 60, 76, 77, 80, 83, 86, 105, 107, 110, 112,
121, 123, 127, 130, 132, 133, 134, 137, 162, 165,
173, 174, 187, 199, 201
MARSHALL
CHARLES EDGAR, 121
LUTHER BURNETT, 23
MARTHA QUESENBERRY, 17
VINTON ROLLIE, 130
Martin, 3, 7, 12, 13, 20, 22, 24, 40, 46, 56, 60, 67, 69,
80, 90, 100, 101, 105, 116, 125, 129, 132, 136,
140, 152, 155, 157, 159, 161, 167, 179, 180, 181,
183, 193, 197, 202
MARTIN
DOCK LAWRENCE, 56
HARLIE LEWIS, 101
LOMA SPENCE, 7
NINA COLE, 46
PHYLLIS HETTYE, 116
Martinez, 9, 186
Martuscelli, 167
MARTUSCELLI
MARTY, 167
Mason, 44, 51, 61, 98, 119, 127, 140, 184, 190
Massey, 99, 124
Matherly, 90, 112
Mathis, 41, 99
MATHIS, 99
Maxey, 3, 12, 74, 89, 95, 166, 200
MAXEY
JAMES HARDING, 166
WILLIAM CLYDE, 200
Maxwell, 39, 55, 161
Mayberry, 11, 164
MAYBERRY
HENRY E., 164
Maynard, 18, 23, 146, 163
Mays, 14, 84
Mazzola, 144
McAlexander, 12, 137, 171, 185
McAvoy, 173
MCAVOY
EFFIE CONNER, 173
McBride, 19
McBroom, 126
McClaugherty, 10
McClintock, 95
McConnell, 108
McCoy, 28, 39, 70, 71, 72, 108, 128, 140, 167, 185
McCrary, 65
McCraw, 47
McDaniel, 48, 101, 169, 183
MCDANIEL
WILMA HUFF, 101
McDonald, 100
McFarland, 41
218
McGinnis, 100, 101, 128
McGrady, 11, 36, 52
MCGRADY
WILLIAM RUSH, 11
McGuinness, 193
McGuire, 35, 200
MCGUIRE
LINDA LOU, 35
McKay, 50, 67, 158
McKee, 13
McKibbin, 18
McKinney, 67, 160, 194
McKnight, 16
MCKNIGHT
CARRIE NOLEN, 16
McMillan, 49, 75
McNeil, 34
MCNEIL
EVERETTE JUNIOR, 34
McNiel, 45
McPeak, 49, 84, 130, 153, 167
MCPEAK
ELVIN GUINDWELL, 167
OPAL BOLT BRANSCOME, 49
Meador, 3, 20, 57, 58, 186, 193
MEADOR
BOBBIE WEBB, 20
Meadow, 43, 68, 85
Medina, 167
MEDINA
EMMA, 167
Meeks, 142, 162
Meidinger, 130
Melvin, 5, 15, 16, 30, 37, 42, 45, 49, 51, 85, 102,
125, 136, 158, 182, 194
Memmit, 154
Mende, 198
Mercer, 32
Merckling, 25
Meredith, 22, 23, 35, 42, 45, 98, 119, 126, 164
Merrian, 194
Metcalf, 81
Metzler, 203
Meyers, 100
Midkiff, 25, 93, 108
MIDKIFF
JAMES LEE, 93
Mignone, 38
MIGNONE
JANET CLAIRE, 38
Miles, 6, 154, 198, 203
MILES
MARTHA REED, 6
Miller, 15, 35, 46, 47, 66, 81, 106, 116, 136, 150,
155, 169, 179, 186
MILLER

ANNIE LEE, 155
DOLLY YEAROUT, 179
KEVIN CHARLES, 106
Milliron, 64
Millirons, 129
Mills, 2, 4, 48, 56, 70, 85, 134, 141, 160, 173, 182,
185, 197, 198
MILLS
CLARENCE E. "BILL", 56
Minnich, 58
Minnick, 17, 115, 116
Mitchell, 2, 3, 11, 19, 23, 29, 33, 39, 41, 43, 46, 49,
56, 58, 59, 60, 63, 68, 82, 91, 94, 102, 105, 110,
123, 137, 146, 161, 169, 170, 174, 196, 198, 203,
204
MITCHELL
BERNICE PHILLIPS, 2
FREDA PARKHURST, 41
JOHN HAMPTON, 11
RALPH THORNHILL, SR., 204
ROSIE L., 145
WILLIAM "BILL" HINKLEY, VI, COL., 94
Mixter, 197
Mize, 112, 173, 176
MIZE
LYNWOOD HARRISON, 173
Moates, 65
Moles, 97, 108, 128, 130, 139, 140, 174, 190, 204
MOLES
AVA CONNER, 174
JODY RAY, 108
KERMIT, 204
RONNIE LEE, 130
Montgomery, 2, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 23, 38, 43, 46, 49,
68, 71, 72, 73, 74, 82, 84, 86, 89, 94, 95, 97, 99,
104, 120, 124, 125, 130, 136, 138, 149, 150, 164,
174, 185, 192, 195, 196, 202
MONTGOMERY
CARLOS LESLEY, 120
Moogalion, 4
Moore, 7, 58, 61, 69, 76, 85, 94, 99, 110, 119, 123,
177, 179, 182
MOORE
FLORENCE TATUM, 69
LEOTA FAY, 179
LESTER D. "JOE", 7
MARJORIE FLUOR, 177
Morales, 128
Moran, 15, 18, 22, 29, 78, 116, 117, 136, 147, 153,
158, 163, 189
MORAN
ARCHIE, 163
Moreton, 58
Morgan, 13, 20, 34, 87, 96, 112, 143, 148, 154, 183,
185, 188, 198
MORGAN
219
IVA LILLIAN, 183
Morris, 37, 63, 72, 89, 125, 126, 133, 134, 140, 149,
195
MORRIS
EDNA MAE WILLIS, 89
Morrison, 19
Morton, 43, 197
Moses, 12, 38, 96, 117, 160, 161
Mountcassell, 76
MOUNTCASSELL
WILLIAM JAMES (JIMMY), 76
Moye, 99
Mull, 30
Mullins, 8, 13, 16, 47, 77, 95, 158, 170
Muncy, 75, 76
MUNCY
EUNICE, 75
Mundy, 42, 64, 115
MUNDY
RUSSELL LEE, SR., 42
Munsey, 30, 96
MUNSEY
WILLIAM KENNETH, 30
Murch, 34
Murphy, 4, 80
MURPHY
MARIE JANNEY, 4
Murray, 71, 73, 115, 156, 175, 198
Murrie, 30, 35, 91, 129
MURRIE
JAMES, 128
MARY LYNN YEARLY, 91
Musceria, 72
Musselman, 105
Myers, 29, 35, 63, 92, 112, 116, 131, 136
MYERS
LOLA MARY, 92
Naff, 12, 14, 17, 72, 102, 105, 117, 146, 158, 162,
166, 189, 190, 193
NAFF
ERMAN LANE, 105
HYBUNIA POFF, 72
Nash, 4, 62
Neal, 84, 88, 91, 129, 130, 169, 185, 195, 203
Neighbors, 143, 144
Neitzey, 101, 167
Nester, 32, 37, 56, 98, 110, 117, 124, 145, 148, 158,
159, 184
NESTER
CATHERINE DOBYNS, 148
GRACE LARGEN, 32
Newman, 168
NEWMAN
ALFRED ODELL, 168
Newsoms, 65
Neyman, 33

Nicely, 86
Nichols, 6, 13, 19, 27, 32, 34, 42, 44, 55, 67, 96, 110,
113, 125, 157, 173, 180
NICHOLS
JAMES NEIL, 27
KELSEA JADE, 6
MARSHALL EVERETTE, 13
Nicola, 152
Nielson, 63
Nixon, 46, 57
Nock, 58
Noell, 34, 114, 174
Nolen, 6, 15, 16, 22, 47, 126, 139, 140, 149, 159,
168, 169, 170, 177, 194
NOLEN
GOLDIE BOYD, 169, 170
JAMES EDWARD, 168
LOUIS THOMAS, 139
THELMER JEFFERSON, 194
Nolley, 158
NOLLEY
VERNON BRAMMER, 158
Norman, 7, 17, 34, 36, 48, 56, 84, 98, 104, 137, 140,
156, 158, 191, 201
Norton, 16
Nott, 203
Nuckolls, 22, 47, 67, 83, 90, 97, 99, 108, 124, 136,
150, 155, 159, 172, 182, 186, 196
Nunn, 153
Ober, 131
O'Connor, 9, 97, 158
Ogle, 202
Ohler, 78, 85, 122
OHLER
IVA M., 122
Olive, 39
Oliver, 8, 153, 164
Osborne, 21, 125, 171
OSBORNE
PATRICIA TRISH BARTON, 171
Osbourn, 164
Osmundson, 199
Ousterhouse, 49
Overacre, 17
Overby, 193
Overstreet, 31, 35, 115
Owen, 7, 11, 30, 67, 182, 193
OWEN
G. ALBERT, JR., 30
Owens, 22, 66, 70, 146, 169
Pack, 51, 54, 91
Page, 50, 67
PAGE
ALICE MARY PETERS, 50
JAMES BURLEIGH, 67
Paige, 9, 57, 63, 140
220
Palmer, 48, 56, 99
PALMER
RICHARD A. "DICKY", 99
Parker, 2, 81, 83, 105, 158, 169
Parks, 57, 89, 97
Parrish, 141
Pasley, 183
Patterson, 100, 183, 190
PATTERSON
THEODORE, 183
Patton, 10, 35, 97, 189
Payne, 49, 98, 160, 193
Peacor, 66
Peak, 122, 123
Pearce, 107
Pegram, 136, 187
Pelletier, 93
Pelling, 96
Penn, 15, 77, 123
Penney, 151
PENNEY
CONNIE NORRIS, 151
Pennington, 156
Penny, 13, 51, 59, 61, 190
Perdue, 19, 21, 22, 77, 107, 137, 195
Peterman, 18, 48, 149
PETERMAN
LLOYD GRAHAM, 149
Peters, 6, 9, 24, 33, 40, 50, 56, 64, 77, 97, 105, 106,
115, 132, 146, 153, 157, 159, 176, 183, 188, 193,
194, 203
PETERS
BENFORD LEESON, 193
CHARLES RAY, 159
CLELLA ELIZABETH, 183
ELWOOD JEWELL, 115
HOWARD SAMUEL, 146
JOHN W., 157
MARGIE MAE HYLTON, 146
SHIRLEY RODNEY, 105
Peterson, 182, 192
Pettry, 102
Peyton, 191, 199
Phelps, 49
Phillip, 3, 5, 7, 14, 29, 40, 47, 57, 58, 63, 72, 75, 100,
134, 136, 141, 190
Phillips, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 25, 31,
32, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 45, 47, 77, 81, 90, 94, 112,
120, 121, 124, 134, 140, 147, 155, 158, 164, 165,
170, 183, 185, 187, 189, 193, 199, 204
PHILLIPS
ANDREW CALVERT, 8
CAMERSON SCOTT, 14
EDNA, 94
FLETCHER ODELL, 4
FRANK LEWIS, 164

GRACE VELMA BISHOP, 124
IDA BEULAH QUESENBERRY
QUESENBERRY, 121
IVA MAE QUESENBERRY, 140
JUNIE DALE (J.D.), 24
LESSIE GAY, 18
LULA QUESENBERRY, 45
RUTH SPENCE, 193
STANLEY, 90
Pickeral, 112
Pickford, 188
Pickurel, 173
Pieper, 60
PIEPER
CHARLES MONROE, 60
Pierce, 54, 86, 95, 179, 187, 199
PIERCE
H. WINTERS SIMPKINS, 199
Pingel, 47, 55, 74, 91, 92, 99
Pitsinger, 34
Placido, 126
Plaisted, 81, 82
PLAISTED
PERSIS M., 81
Plant, 5, 8, 50, 65, 76, 98, 104, 105, 138, 183, 199
Plasters, 71, 170, 171
PLASTERS
ROSA LEE HUNDLEY, 170
Plunkett, 77
Poage, 157
POAGE
WILLIAM LUMSDEN, 157
Poff, 3, 12, 13, 27, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 49, 51, 54, 56,
60, 63, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 85, 96, 97, 100, 117,
120, 131, 134, 141, 146, 170, 183, 191, 201, 202
POFF
DANIEL EDMOND, JR., 27
GOLDIE KING, 96
HAROLD N., 201
JAMES "MURRIE", 30
WADE MARSHALL, 201
WILLIAM LEE, 60
Poffel, 137
Pollitt, 156
Polock, 134
Pond, 157, 183
POND
MABEL QUESENBERRY, 157
Pope, 104, 182
POPE
SUSAN EANES, 182
Posey, 56, 85, 168, 185
Poston, 14, 75, 76, 94, 113, 121, 160, 164, 170
Powell, 102, 131, 194
Powers, 16
Powhatan, 15, 150
221
Pratt, 51, 61, 117, 131, 172, 176
PRATT
OTIS ELWOOD, 176
Price, 4, 30, 31, 63, 85, 89, 95, 97, 119, 133, 134, 167
Prillaman, 80, 167, 182, 197
PRILLAMAN
DONALD QUINN, 197
Prinelli, 90
Proctor, 21, 80
Proffitt, 40
Profit, 89
Puckett, 59, 170
Pugh, 7, 25, 54, 77, 81, 84, 158, 163, 189
PUGH
FRED JERRY, 25
Pyne, 133, 134
Quesenberry, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28,
39, 45, 48, 51, 53, 59, 61, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 71,
75, 78, 82, 87, 90, 92, 94, 101, 102, 104, 105, 108,
110, 112, 113, 121, 122, 125, 131, 134, 136, 137,
138, 140, 151, 153, 155, 157, 158, 160, 162, 164,
167, 168, 174, 180, 183, 184, 185, 187, 190, 192,
193, 198
QUESENBERRY
BEATRICE DUNCAN, 110
BRIAN LEE, 87
BUFORD EDWARD, 74
CARSLEY BENTON, 160
CECIL C., 20
CECIL ECKMAN, ELDER, 183
CORA KENLEY, 78
EDITH GALLIMORE, 21
ISAIAH WALTER, 39
IVA WADE, 105
LORENE GRAHAM, 192
MARGARET HARRIS, 151
MYRTLE GRACE, 137
NORMAN HUES, 187
OPAL GLADYS, 122
SYLVIA CONNER, 158
THELMA MATTERLY, 112
TRUMAN WILLIAM, 10
VIRGINIA COX, 27
Quesinberry, 155
Qusenberry, 160
Radford, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22,
24, 25, 29, 33, 40, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 58, 63,
64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 76, 77, 78, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87,
89, 90, 91, 95, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105,
106, 108, 110, 117, 119, 125, 127, 128, 131, 136,
138, 140, 142, 144, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 153,
154, 155, 156, 159, 163, 164, 165, 168, 169, 170,
173, 175, 177, 178, 183, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192,
197, 198, 199, 200
RADFORD
ALISA MARIE, 119

DELMA NOLEN, 6
ELIZA BELLE, 177
LACY WAYNE, 24
VERA MORAN, 29
WILTON M., 108
Ragland, 203
Rakes, 24, 50, 52, 58, 110, 140, 159, 161, 166, 183
Rampey, 43, 84, 130
RAMPEY
EDITH INEZ, 130
GEORGE W., 43
Rampey,, 43, 84, 130
Ramsey, 34, 55, 79, 120
RAMSEY
SAMUEL J., SR., 79
Ratcliff, 85
Ratcliffe, 34, 190
Ratliff, 106, 117, 137, 153, 165
RATLIFF
GEORGE PAUL, 137
Ratz, 186
Rau, 87
RAU
IVA B. STUMP, 87
Ravan, 201
Ray, 4, 5, 12, 13, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 36, 37, 39,
49, 50, 54, 57, 59, 60, 64, 65, 68, 79, 87, 90, 92,
96, 99, 104, 108, 110, 112, 113, 120, 121, 125,
128, 133, 135, 146, 152, 154, 156, 159, 166, 167,
172, 175, 182, 188, 194, 198
RAY
GEORGE M., 87
MARY JANE PARKS, 57
Redmon, 31
Reece, 36, 37, 69, 121, 137, 171, 173, 196, 203
REECE
IMOGENE LENA, 173
JUNIOR LEWIS, 36
Reed, 6, 8, 10, 25, 26, 31, 35, 37, 43, 53, 63, 66, 67,
69, 73, 75, 78, 79, 83, 85, 89, 97, 98, 99, 107, 110,
120, 122, 166, 167, 168, 172, 176, 188, 195
REED
AMANDA ELLEN, 172
BERNICE BOND, 99
CLARICE SMITH, 35
EMMITT ORVILLE, 195
FRANK JAMES, 85
PAUL EDWARD, 26
PERCY ALLEN, 167
RUSSELL EUGENE, 26
WARD D., 79
Reese, 54, 101, 128, 160
Reeves, 181, 191
Reid, 87, 181, 201
Reister, 148
222
Restvale, 13, 14, 15, 20, 28, 31, 33, 42, 58, 60, 67,
76, 78, 90, 91, 101, 105, 106, 107, 114, 129, 131,
138, 139, 141, 146, 153, 165, 168, 185, 186, 192,
197, 202, 204
Reynolds, 33, 36, 40, 54, 59, 64, 74, 128, 131
REYNOLDS
JAMES CLINTON, 59
Rhea, 18, 96
Rhoades, 29
Rhodes, 13, 75, 186
Rholetter, 128
Ricard, 93
Rice, 4, 21, 22, 30, 49, 78, 79, 124, 164
RICE
FRANCIS M., 21
Rich, 10, 34, 37, 90, 167, 169, 193
Richards, 37, 61, 108, 131, 162
RICHARDS
EULA VIRGINIA, 37
Richardson, 9, 12, 26, 60, 63, 70, 71, 80, 85, 91, 96,
144, 147, 177, 195
RICHARDSON
JOHN WALKER, 177
JOSEPH STEPHEN, 91
Richter, 197
Richwine, 17
Ridinger, 48
Rierson, 67, 182, 201
Ries, 63
Riester, 148
RIESTER
HOWARD MICHAEL, 148
Riggins, 160
RIGGINS
MAMIE PAYNE, 160
Rigney, 27, 33, 37, 144
Riley, 17, 69, 108, 193, 201
Ritchie, 183, 199
Ritter, 187
Robbins, 12, 45, 161
ROBBINS
LAWRENCE (LARRY) N., 161
Roberson, 18, 47, 53, 54, 83, 171
ROBERSON
ELDON LYLE, 54
Roberts, 13, 37, 55, 69, 79, 124
Robertson, 56, 78, 115, 159, 171, 202
ROBERTSON
VERNIE R., 78
Robinette, 18, 193
ROBINETTE
ESLEY COCHRAN, 18
Robinson, 18, 99, 117
Rogers, 13, 49, 50
Roland, 15, 94, 95, 136, 162
ROLAND,

WILLIE BYRON, SR., 94
Rooker, 197
ROOKER
BETHANY LORRAINE RICHTER, 197
Roop, 10, 17, 53, 58, 75, 83, 104, 154, 192, 198, 204
ROOP
STELLA ADALINE, 10
Rorrer, 3, 79, 164, 197
Rose, 37, 38, 42, 44, 46, 78, 93, 99, 101, 132, 146,
152, 201, 202
Ross, 4, 47, 102, 121, 155, 163, 165
Rountree, 184
Rouse, 174, 191
Roy, 10, 12, 15, 18, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 38,
40, 41, 43, 44, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 62, 64, 67, 76,
78, 81, 85, 88, 98, 107, 110, 117, 120, 123, 127,
128, 131, 135, 138, 139, 145, 150, 152, 155, 158,
162, 165, 167, 168, 171, 172, 173, 175, 180, 183,
184, 189, 194, 201, 203
Royal, 52, 71, 81, 87, 116, 137, 181, 184, 200
Rucker, 20, 56
Rutrough, 48, 114, 184, 195
RUTROUGH
JOE C., 195
Rutz, 131
Ryan, 5, 7, 9, 24, 31, 32, 34, 60, 69, 81, 82, 85, 92,
107, 121, 144, 145, 162, 169, 170, 187, 201, 204
Sage, 23, 147, 176
Sanders, 13, 39, 110
SANDERS
DEBORAH RHODES, 13
Sarver, 37, 87, 99
SARVER
GERTRUDE IRENE, 37
Saul, 142, 187, 197
Saunders, 15, 18, 19, 138, 150
SAUNDERS
FENDELL MOTEAT, 18
Savage, 81
Sawicki, 20
Sawyer, 30, 62, 76
Schaeffer, 29, 71
SCHAEFFER
ZULA "JUDY" WEEKS, 71
Schirman, 87
Schirmann, 184
Schmitt, 3
Schroeder, 50
Schuyler, 66, 191
Schweitzer, 93
Schwidde, 101
Scorziello, 128
Scott, 5, 8, 13, 14, 17, 21, 46, 62, 67, 68, 82, 97, 106,
107, 112, 124, 131, 159, 162, 168, 169, 170, 171,
175, 181, 183, 187, 191, 203
Scruggs, 29
223
Scudder, 140
SCUDDER
ESTHER KREBS, 140
Seaman, 108, 201
Seawell, 42
Secrist, 117
SECRIST
RAYMOND, MRS., 117
Seibert, 197
Seigler, 19
Seiler, 141
Semones, 23, 48, 105
SEMONES
GEORGE KYLE, 48
Sergeant, 56, 64, 115, 127, 184, 203
Setchel, 107, 197
Setliff, 52
SETLIFF
GENE AMOS, 52
Sewell, 24, 36
SEWELL
GRACE JANE ALLS, 35
Sexton, 69, 162
Shaffer, 51
Shank, 4, 145, 159, 186
Shanks, 96
SHANKS
WILLIAM ALVIN, 96
Sharpe, 172
Shaver, 8, 44, 108, 112, 132, 183
SHAVER
ALTON A., 108
STEPHEN LEE, 8
Shawn, 14, 16, 37, 54, 64, 72, 108, 110, 141, 174,
191
Shearing, 78
SHEARING
LEWIS C., 78
Sheese, 9
Shelley, 183
Shelor, 12, 21, 39, 59, 60, 61, 72, 92, 134, 135, 136,
143, 146, 153, 156, 159, 160, 186, 189
SHELOR
HENRY B., 60
HERBERT DIAMOND, 92
Shelton, 5, 19, 22, 28, 63, 70, 93, 179
Shelts, 45
Sheppard, 132, 147, 165
SHEPPARD
JAMES LEE, 147
Shilling, 15, 77
Shively, 19, 24, 30, 159
Shockey, 143
Shockley, 79
Shordt, 82
SHORDT

JEANETTE LILLIAN, 82
Short, 31
Shortt, 16, 77, 88
Shough, 12
Showalter, 76, 130
SHOWALTER
WILLIE OSCAR, 130
Shropshire, 117
Shumate, 15, 77, 191, 192
Simmons, 4, 35, 60, 95, 110, 159, 166
Simpkins, 21, 153, 157, 187, 199
SIMPKINS
EMMANUEL CLARK, 187
VERNON RANDOLPH, 157
Simpson, 21, 22, 36, 62, 203
Singleton, 49, 185
Sink, 83, 100, 106, 113, 114, 119
SINK
MADELINE HALE, 113
Sires, 2
Sisson, 144, 145, 188, 201
Skinner, 23, 199
Slater, 30, 35
Slaughter, 104, 117, 156
Slayman, 5
SLAYMAN
RICHARD "RICK" A., 4
Sloan, 106, 149
Sloane, 32, 117
SLOANE
RUBY FERRIS, 32
Sloss, 87
Slusher, 4, 31, 43, 67, 74, 87, 88, 142, 143, 161, 184,
199
SLUSHER
ARNOLD BRUCE "SHORTY", 31
BRANNON SCOTT, 67
E. RAYMOND, 43
ESTELLENES S., 87
JOHN EDWARD, 142
WALTER ANDREW, 43
WILLIAM HARRISON. JR., 183
Small, 100, 164
SMALL
EVELYN WURZBER, 100
Smallwood, 142
Smith, 3, 9, 12, 13, 15, 22, 24, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36,
42, 43, 57, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 71, 73, 83, 95, 98,
100, 105, 106, 107, 108, 128, 129, 136, 139, 142,
145, 149, 158, 162, 163, 164, 172, 173, 176, 182,
185, 187, 188, 190, 195, 201, 202
SMITH
ALVIE W., 9
ELBERT LEE "CASEY", 57
EVERETT CLIFTON, 149
GROVER WAYNE, 36
224
JUNE GARDNER, 129
L. VAN, 185
LORRAINE WILSON, 107
RALPH R., 190
THOMAS WAYNE, 34
Snavely, 30, 76, 192
Snyder, 2, 5, 36
Songer, 187
Sorrell, 115, 116
SORRELL
EVELYN MINNICK, 115
Sowder, 159, 192
Sowers, 13, 23, 31, 32, 34, 43, 47, 49, 55, 59, 67, 69,
82, 85, 100, 102, 105, 116, 130, 135, 138, 141,
148, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, 162, 166, 183, 196,
198, 199
SOWERS
ELIZABETH ALDERMAN, 152
ETHEL MARIE, 105
SANFORD REED, 67
TROY LESLIE, 85
Spangler, 14, 15, 46, 51, 108, 117, 152, 155, 159,
169, 170, 180, 189, 192
SPANGLER
AUDREY ROSE, 46
KEITH A., 192
MAXINE LANE, 152
SYLVIA E., 51
VELVO LINCOLN, 192
Spence, 7, 9, 89, 92, 131, 149, 157, 161, 182, 193
SPENCE
NORA LALA, 9
WILLIAM TRUMAN, 92
Spencer, 36, 51, 71, 88, 132, 194, 196
SPENCER
ZONIE THOMAS, 88
Spradlin, 91
Sprinkle, 140
St.Clair, 191
Stago, 23
Staley, 102
STALEY
HENRIETTA WEEKS, 102
Stanley, 12, 20, 29, 31, 33, 51, 52, 60, 79, 88, 89,
107, 143, 165, 172, 188, 192, 202
Stansell, 74
Starkey, 21, 51, 204
STARKEY
MILDRED KESSLER, 21
Steele, 40, 54
Stegall, 160
Stein, 38
Stephens, 95, 126
Stevens, 12, 60, 68, 70, 82, 100, 130, 197, 199
STEVENS
VERA L., 82

Stewart, 10, 20, 23, 62, 87, 99, 145, 169, 170, 201,
203, 204
STEWART
RAY WILLARD, 204
Stigger, 44, 150, 175
Stilwell, 39, 199
Stockner, 83
Stone, 32, 42, 91, 100, 110
Stoots, 84
Stotsky, 122
Stout, 9, 92
Stovall, 53, 83, 100, 168
Stover, 102
Straight, 179
Stribley, 140
Strickler, 30
Stuart, 12, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 33, 34, 36, 44,
51, 52, 54, 55, 58, 64, 66, 74, 79, 80, 83, 88, 97,
98, 102, 110, 112, 125, 140, 142, 144, 147, 150,
155, 160, 163, 171, 177, 178, 180, 187, 193, 199,
204
STUART
DONNA DETAMORE, 193
Stull, 100
STULL
ADAM CHRISTOPHER, 100
Stump, 14, 15, 16, 78, 87, 96, 105, 106, 139, 143,
153
STUMP
ELEANOR "TOOTSIE" CONNER, 143
MARTHA ISABEL WILLIAMS, 16
RICHARD EARL, 139
RUBY BELL, 14
WILLIAM (EARLY), 106
Sturdivant, 69
Sumner, 6, 12, 22, 84
SUMNER
ODETTA BISHOP, 12
Sumpter, 7, 26, 32
SUMPTER
JOSEPH A., 26
LELIA ALICE, 32
Surber, 174
SURBER
DORIS EVELYN WINN, 174
Surratt, 97, 188, 194
SURRATT,
HARRY PRICE, SR., 97
Sutphin, 2, 10, 12, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 46, 53, 55, 59,
67, 79, 83, 84, 85, 92, 97, 100, 113, 122, 124, 130,
147, 155, 157, 172, 174, 189, 201
SUTPHIN
BLANE S., 147
LESTEN (DAN), 12
MARCUS JAMES, 24
Swain, 60, 82, 85
225
Swanson, 53, 119, 168, 190
Sward, 66, 191
Swartz, 36
SWARTZ
JAMIE LEE, 36
Sweeney, 9, 30, 45, 102, 108, 133, 144, 185, 188,
191
SWEENEY
EDITH VEST, 188
EDWARD CLEO, 144
MARAGET POWELL, 102
Sweigart, 20
Swindell, 18
Talley, 44, 124
TALLEY
ELBERT M/. SR., 44
IRENE W., 124
Tammelin, 201
Tanger, 158
Tankersley, 31
Tannenbaum, 125
TANNENBAUM
NATHAN SAMUEL, 125
Tanner, 72, 84, 130, 141
TANNER
BLAINE ARTHUR, SR., 72
Tate, 86, 91, 185
Tatum, 69
Taylor, 9, 11, 14, 47, 50, 88, 95, 106, 108, 124, 148,
152, 154, 156, 161, 178, 179, 188, 191, 193, 194,
198, 203
TAYLOR
JACQUELYN SUE, 178
REX DALE, 191
Terry, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 31, 35, 40, 48,
50, 60, 62, 65, 67, 71, 78, 85, 90, 91, 93, 105, 112,
123, 131, 141, 156, 158, 166, 170, 175, 192, 202
Tester, 39
Testerman, 93
Thomas, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27,
31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 40, 41, 44, 51, 52, 53, 54, 63,
64, 66, 68, 69, 72, 76, 77, 80, 81, 86, 87, 88, 95,
96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 106, 116, 117, 121, 124,
125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 136, 138, 139, 140,
142, 144, 145, 152, 153, 156, 158, 159, 160, 162,
164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 176, 180, 182, 185,
188, 190, 191, 193, 195, 197, 203
THOMAS
BLONDINE POFF, 191
J. HARMON, 188
SILAS HARMON, 180
SWANSON RAY, 125
WALLER EDGAR, 97
Thomasson, 52

Thompson, 10, 14, 15, 16, 21, 31, 36, 39, 40, 54, 57,
72, 77, 82, 83, 93, 102, 105, 121, 125, 131, 133,
134, 135, 138, 142, 146, 154, 161, 167, 180, 191
THOMPSON
ADELINE EVELYNE (EVELYN), 57
FREDERICK W., 82
IRIS ROMA HARMAN, 134
ROBERT M. (BEE), 180
RUSSEL FOSTER, 40
SHERMAN EDWARD, 135
Thorne, 64
Throckmorton, 69
Thurman, 4, 19, 141, 158, 177, 192
Tillman, 158
Tinsley, 168, 169
TINSLEY
WALLACE LEE, 168
Tischner, 40
Tise, 55
TISE
MARGUERITE IRENE, 55
Tocco, 151
Tolbert, 14, 48, 65, 90, 112, 120
TOLBERT
LOUIS RIDINGER, 48
Toller, 54, 128
Tolley, 60
Tomlinson, 86
Toomey, 72
Topshan, 124
Townley, 67
Townsend, 74, 89, 90
TOWNSEND
JOSEPH HOWARD, 90
Trail, 16, 23, 26, 33, 88, 92, 102, 172
TRAIL
GLOETTA VASS, 172
HUBERT LINWOOD, 26
Triplett, 51
Truitt, 95, 191
TRUITT
ALBEN WILLIAM BARKLEY, 95
Trusdale, 56
Truslow, 106
Tuck, 22, 38, 185
Tucker, 149, 185
Tuggle, 171
Turman, 37, 45, 55, 71, 90, 134, 137, 155, 158, 197
TURMAN
CHARLES WILLIAM, 137
DORIS RUDOLPH, 71
FRANKLIN D., 197
JOHN MAURICE, 90
Turner, 9, 11, 22, 27, 29, 48, 53, 59, 69, 79, 100, 101,
125, 126, 141, 167, 170, 172, 177, 185, 202
TURNER
226
CAM LEE, 29
CLARIS RADFORD, 125
GARY LEE, 202
ROSA COCKRAM, 177
WINNIE WADE, 125
Turpin, 10, 15, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 38, 40,
41, 43, 44, 49, 52, 54, 62, 67, 76, 85, 88, 98, 100,
107, 110, 117, 120, 123, 127, 128, 131, 135, 138,
139, 150, 152, 155, 162, 165, 167, 168, 171, 172,
173, 175, 180, 189, 191, 194, 201
Tyler, 6, 15, 17, 46, 80, 108, 125, 144, 158, 180, 190,
191, 196, 197
Underdown, 161
Underwood, 17, 29, 33, 53, 83, 84, 102, 107, 112,
114, 130, 133, 134, 142, 146, 154, 160, 163, 168,
180, 198
UNDERWOOD
AUDREY L., 198
ESTELLE ROBERSON, 82
GILBERT CALVIN, 53
JAYHUGH, 29
LELIA CLARIS RADFORD, 168
OLLIE MAY, 180
ROSETTA L., 114
VanBuren, 2
Varner, 28, 58, 65, 67, 69, 70, 88, 98, 101, 105, 108,
124, 149, 151, 157, 178
Vass, 172
Vaughan, 30, 147, 148, 158, 164, 175
Vaughn, 9, 67, 85, 92, 97, 101, 114, 125, 141, 142,
154
VAUGHN
WILLIAM KYLE, 97
Vaught, 87, 167
VAUGHT
MARY EMMA, 167
Verity, 58
Vest, 2, 9, 14, 15, 19, 20, 24, 31, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45,
46, 49, 62, 71, 99, 102, 105, 114, 117, 121, 126,
135, 140, 142, 144, 154, 158, 159, 176, 180, 186,
187, 188, 189, 191
VEST
ABERDEEN MCNIEL, 45
ALDENE SOWERS, 49
ALDO LARRY, 158
CLINTON ELMER, 62
GLADYS DICKERSON, 135
GWENDOLYN HORTON, 42
HARVEY AARON, 102
MARGARET JONES, 40
OLEAN LINK, 117
RALPH BERRY, 191
RANDOLPH HARMON, SR., 9
WARREN PIERCE, 187
Via, 55, 83, 106, 133, 175
VIA

ZELMA DALTON (SUSIE), 106
Viars, 160, 201
Vipperman, 55, 146, 160
Virts, 95
Visel, 157
Vukmanic, 74
Wade, 10, 12, 13, 27, 32, 35, 36, 39, 65, 67, 73, 84,
91, 100, 101, 102, 105, 120, 121, 125, 126, 132,
142, 156, 162, 186, 198, 200, 201
WADE
DANNY RAY, 26
ERA AVIS, 12
HARRIET BEATRICE GRAVELY, 132
MAURICE A., 200
ROBERT MAX, 65
Waldron, 105
Walker, 4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 23, 36, 40, 62, 78, 94, 101,
102, 105, 113, 121, 143, 158, 162, 165, 170, 171,
173, 174, 177, 186, 188, 200, 203
WALKER
ELFRIDE P., 173
IDA, 40
Wallace, 18, 65, 95, 193
Waller, 96, 124, 184
WALLER
CHARLES OTIS, 184
Wallis, 57
Walters, 14, 30, 49, 54, 55, 131, 136, 158
WALTERS
GEORGE MOSBY, JR., 54
STEVEN LEWIS, 130
Walton, 33, 72
WALTON
LOUISE SMITH WILLIS, 33
Wannamaker, 100
WANNAMAKER
CLAIRE, 100
Ward, 9, 10, 19, 37, 38, 46, 48, 51, 153, 168, 178,
181, 188
Ware, 69, 108, 193
Warner, 128, 178
Warren, 32, 39, 55, 62, 64, 86, 92, 95, 117, 136, 169,
170, 171, 187, 189, 199, 203
Watkins, 116, 169
Weaver, 2, 62, 89
Webb, 5, 18, 20, 24, 33, 51, 52, 57, 70, 95, 101, 110,
124, 136, 162, 164, 170, 183, 189, 202
WEBB
EVAH HILL, 202
GOLDIE ELLA RADFORD, 33
Weddle, 10, 13, 15, 31, 54, 65, 70, 88, 101, 108, 141,
149, 160, 169, 170, 176, 186, 204
WEDDLE
DANIEL TAYLOR (D.T.), 88
JAMES "BUDDY" ELTON, 160
227
Weeks, 31, 50, 52, 68, 71, 92, 102, 110, 116, 131,
143, 159, 165, 167, 189, 191
WEEKS
GAZELLE ROBERTSON, 159
JAMES ELBERT, 110
PHILIP HARMON, 189
Wellons, 182
Wells, 7, 43, 53, 60, 84, 130, 132, 163
WELLS
MAYNARD S., 163
Wente, 60
West, 4, 9, 12, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 30, 33, 37, 38,
43, 44, 45, 49, 70, 72, 73, 74, 77, 79, 80, 86, 87,
98, 99, 100, 102, 104, 108, 110, 115, 116, 117,
129, 132, 133, 136, 140, 154, 162, 163, 164, 168,
173, 180, 182, 183, 188, 190, 191, 194, 198
WEST
CHARLES DENNIS, IV, 129
JOHN CLINTON "BUD", 79
MALINDA A. BERNICE, 108
Westbrook, 164, 167
Whalen, 47
Wheeler, 5
Wheeling, 131
Whelan, 160
Whitaker, 178
White, 18, 26, 28, 31, 40, 71, 74, 77, 84, 89, 97, 99,
110, 114, 138, 141, 163, 185, 188, 194, 195, 200,
204
Whitenack, 172
WHITENACK
IVA ANGLE CANNADAY, 172
Whitlock, 20, 39, 57, 124, 156, 160, 191, 192
WHITLOCK
ELTELLA JACKSON YEATTS, 160
ERNESTINE KYLE, 57
WILLIAM L., 39
Whitlow, 35, 57, 58, 172
WHITLOW
DAVID CECIL, 57
MARGARET HYLTON, 172
Whitsett, 196
Whittaker, 7
Wickham, 38, 46
Widener, 201
Wiess, 104
Wiley, 9, 62, 146
Willard, 9, 21, 52, 54, 64, 85, 99, 128, 140, 167, 192,
204
WILLARD
IRENE "GRANNY" COX, 192
LARRY MELVIN, 85
Williams, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24, 39, 40,
44, 49, 53, 58, 61, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 77, 84, 92,
96, 97, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 141, 162, 170,
180, 187, 194

WILLIAMS
EFFIE HARRIS, 61
ETHLEEN ANDERSON, 49
MABEL SWISHER, 39
Williamson, 63, 73, 80, 119, 184, 203
Willie, 14, 19, 21, 22, 28, 45, 54, 69, 88, 95, 96, 101,
117, 120, 133, 134, 138, 144, 145, 171, 186, 189,
198, 204
Willis, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23,
24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42,
45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58,
59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 67, 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 78,
79, 83, 84, 85, 88, 89, 90, 95, 98, 99, 101, 102,
104, 108, 110, 112, 113, 119, 120, 121, 122, 125,
126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137,
138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 145, 146, 150, 151, 152,
154, 155, 158, 159, 160, 164, 165, 167, 170, 172,
174, 176, 182, 183, 184, 185, 187, 191, 193, 195,
196, 200, 202, 204
WILLIS
BELLE SUTPHIN, 83
KEVIN DWAYNE, 42
Wills, 37, 67, 168
Wilmer, 52, 99, 117, 158, 184, 204
Wilson, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 24, 31, 37, 40, 45, 46,
62, 72, 74, 78, 98, 100, 104, 106, 107, 112, 117,
125, 127, 132, 139, 141, 153, 159, 163, 166, 169,
170, 171, 173, 182, 188, 191, 197
WILSON
BEULAH AGEE, 106
ELIZA, 78
ENZO V., 153
FRANK DANIEL, 15
Wimbush, 97
Wimmer, 5, 8, 16, 17, 38, 55, 62, 64, 66, 79, 120,
138, 166, 171, 183, 188, 190
WIMMER
CAROL CONNER, 66
FRANK H., REVEREND, 38
GEORGE CLEO FOSTER, 16
LAURIE ANNE, 171
Wingfield, 188
Winter, 13, 78, 117, 137, 148, 182
Winters, 18, 49, 74, 89, 153, 199
Witt, 157
Witten, 58, 112, 116
Wolfe, 70, 93
Womack, 31, 200, 201
Wood, 2, 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 46,
49, 50, 52, 56, 58, 60, 63, 68, 76, 78, 79, 86, 89,
91, 96, 98, 101, 105, 106, 107, 113, 116, 117, 119,
121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 130, 131, 136, 138, 139,
228
140, 141, 142, 143, 147, 148, 153, 155, 156, 167,
168, 171, 177, 180, 185, 188, 191, 193, 196, 198,
200, 204
WOOD
CARL B., 147
FRENCES BRODIE, 193
Wood,, 96
Woodman, 81
Woodruff, 169, 170
Woods, 23, 37, 98, 204
Woody, 24, 59, 102, 172
Woollums, 136
Woolwine, 53, 64, 83, 88, 102, 104, 108, 112, 140,
142, 166, 171, 200
Worley, 144, 177
WORLEY
LUCY MAY THOMAS, 144
Worline, 21, 22, 34, 37, 38, 45, 66, 102, 106, 107,
108, 134, 138, 179, 183
Worrell, 10, 88, 92, 137
Wray, 108, 158, 203
Wright, 20, 24, 28, 37, 39, 40, 70, 90, 107, 131, 147,
157, 160, 200
Wurzburger, 15, 26, 77, 104, 158, 184, 185, 195, 198,
199
Wycoff, 58
WYCOFF
WESLEY ARNOLD, 58
Yates, 4, 55, 69, 96, 146, 159, 169
Yearout, 42, 66, 76, 123, 179, 180, 189, 192
YEAROUT
CLARENCE ELBERT, 189
ESTELLE E., 66
EULA MAE HOBBS, 76
WILLIAM CURTIS, 123
Yeary, 91, 129
Yeatts, 45, 107, 160, 183
YEATTS
PAULEDA B., 45
Yoder, 15, 26, 85, 89, 108, 180, 181, 201
YODER,
ROBERT EDWARD, SR., 180
Yoders, 192
YODERS
THESMA EDNELL, 192
Yopp, 15, 78, 96, 117, 131
YOPP
EARL, 117
Young, 18, 29, 43, 70, 95, 108, 116, 133, 155, 158,
159, 200
Zavala, 54, 128
Zevgolis, 116
Zicafoose, 167