Obituaries

Michael Shaine Porter (brother of Pastor Todd Porter), 53, of Rural Retreat, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Shaine was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Shaine is preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Porter, Uncle, Paul Lephew, Grandparents, Paul and Willie Lephew, and Dora Porter. Shaine is survived by his wife, Melody Robbins Porter; his mother, Suzetta Porter; Brothers, James Porter, Todd and Tammy Porter; Special niece, Montana and Chad Arnold along with their children, Lucas, Hazel and Liam; Uncle, Sam Lephew; “Brother”, Sam and Samantha Lephew, along with their kids, Fynlee, Raegan and Taylynn. Also left to cherish his memory, Father-in-law, Carl Robbins and Mother-in-law, Joyce Robbins; Brother-in-law, Enos Jones and Lisa and Jacob; Sister-in-law, Missy and Kelly Stamper; Niece, Brittany and Sean Catron, along with their son, Creed; Nephew, Matt Jones, Brinkley; Nephew, Ryan and Whitney Stamper, along with Mayson, Jackson, and Emmerson; Niece, Kelsey Stamper and Josh, along with Owen, Everleigh; Niece, Kaylee Stamper as well as extended family and many friends. Shaine loved his family and friends. His passions included riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He also loved gardening and canning vegetables with his wife, Melody. He was an avid “griller” of sorts, grilling anything that would fit on the grill. He and his brother, James, both enjoy feeding the masses. He made friends easily despite his quiet demeanor. He had shifted gears in the past few years as he gave his life to The Lord and was a faithful member of Life Changers Christian Center, where he was excited to start serving in ministry on April 30th. He loved his church family and always enjoyed talking about hunting, fishing and daily life with the guys. He loved to pick and that made for good conversation among his friends and family. Shaine was employed by Coperian in Wytheville, VA, where he was passionate about his job and had many friends in production, as well as management. He leaves behind family, friends and many great memories for them to reflect on until they see him again. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Life Changers Christian Center in Wytheville, VA, with Reverend Todd and Tammy Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4th, at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery in Crawfish.  Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, VA is serving the Porter family.

Nancy Linkous Beatty was born the first of six children to Russell and Christine Linkous on February 19, 1936. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, but shortly thereafter, her parents moved to Blacksburg, Virginia, where she spent most of her childhood days. She graduated from Blacksburg, Virginia High School in 1953. She is survived by her husband of 66 ¾ years, G. Earl Beatty of Franklin Springs, GA; son, William Earl "Bill" and wife, Carol of Warner Robins, GA; daughter, Eva Christine Sorrow and husband, Rick of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Justin Beatty (Callie) of Warner Robins, Jordan Beatty (Kelsey) of Daphne, AL, Kyle Sorrow (Rachel) of San Antonio, Jenna Lee (Michael) of Augusta, GA, Callie Trombley (Josiah) of Birmingham, AL, and Russell Sorrow (Bailey) of Fort Worth, TX; eight great grandchildren, Peyton, Blaine, and Campbell Beatty, Olivia and Lucas Sorrow, Harper Kate and Bennett Beatty, and Baker Lee; brothers, R.E. Linkous (Clare) of Savanna, TN and Donald Wayne Linkous (Carolyn) of Blacksburg, VA; and sisters, Carol Faye, and Sheryl Burk (Jay) of Shawsville, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Bobby Linkous (Mary). Nancy graduated from Holmes Theological Seminary, Greenville, SC, with a Bachelor of Sacred Literature Degree. It was there that she met her future husband, G. Earl Beatty. She graduated from the University of Rio Grande with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She had her first teaching position in Liberty Elementary School in Ohio beginning in 1961. Beginning in 1968, she taught for two years in Jessamine County, Kentucky Middle School. She taught 5th grade in Beaver, Ohio for two years. In 1973, the family moved to Bay Minette, AL, to assume the pastorate of the White House Fork Church. Nancy had received her ministers license and was associate pastor with her husband. She established a Children's Church and developed a prayer ministry there. In 1981, they moved to Franklin Springs, GA, to the campus of Emmanuel College. Nancy acquired a teaching position in Franklin County where she taught for the next 18 years. During that time, she acquired a Master of Education Degree from Brenau University. Her final years of teaching were in Royston Elementary 5th grade. She officially retired from teaching in 2000. During the pursuing years she was leader of the weekly prayer group at The Springs Church and did extensive visitation to shut-ins and in local nursing and assisted living institutions. She never read Dale Carnegie's book, but she was a master of, "winning friends and influencing people." Scattered over several states are students who claim her as a favorite teacher. She never really understood why. She just loved her kids, and they learned so much by watching, by listening, and by loving her. Her gracious spirit was contagious. Funeral services were held in the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, on Monday, April 17, 2023, with Rev. Harrison Lampley and Dr. Ron White officiating. Interment followed in the Franklin Springs City Cemetery. Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Beatty to Emmanuel College or Holmes Bible College.

Rev. Bunnie Watkins, Sr., 92, of Bluefield, WV, died peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2023. He was born at Algoma, WV, on February 18, 1931 and was the son of the late Marshall and Gillie Clark Watkins. Bunnie was an ordained minister and evangelist with the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Appalachian Conference in Dublin, Virginia. He pastored several churches in the surrounding areas in the past years including Yukon, Big Four, Premier, Eckman, and Bossevain. Bunnie was a retired coal miner and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean war. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters and his first wife Lena Smith Watkins. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Ruby Browning Watkins, a son, Bunnie Eugene "Gene" Watkins Jr (Sheila), daughter Alicia Gayle Watkins Brown (Robbie), step daughters Linda Johnson, Carol Browning Shrader (Jim), and Myra Browning Turner (Rock). Also, surviving are granddaughters Jessica L. Watkins Huff, Megan E. Brown, and grandson Robert "Trey" Brown III, one great-granddaughter, Amber N. Huff, and one great grandson, Thomas A. "Tripp" Welch III, 5 step grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild, and his last surviving sibling, Cecil L. Watkins (Brenda). The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 15th, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Craven-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield, West Virginia. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Charles Scruggs officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV, is serving the Watkins family.

Rev. Layne Board, age 95, of Christiansburg, died, Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Floyd County, Va., on June 17, 1927, to the late Dewey and Vivian Boone Board. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Thompson Board, a son, Freddie Lee Board, daughter, Patricia Board Aker, brother, James Board, and twin brother, Wayne Board. He was drafted into the US Navy and served on the USS Destroyer FECHLER. He married Mildred Thompson Board, his college sweetheart, in June 1949, and was married to her for 68 years until her death in November 2017. He was employed at Burlington Industries for 37 years. Layne evangelized in ministry from 1958 to 1963. He became ordained in 1966. He pastored from 1963 to 1993 at Sunnyside Pentecostal Holiness Church and was known as Preacher Board throughout the community. He also did chaplaincy work for over 41 years at the area nursing homes. He is survived by his, son, Rev. Stephen Board, son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Cindy Board; daughter, Rebecca Board Underwood, and daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Kevin McGrady; son-in-law, Randall Aker, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Harbor of Hope Church, with the Rev. Craig Reed, Rev. Richard Kingrea, Rev. Wayne Poston, and Rev. Steve Board officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 - 7:00 PM before the service. Graveside service will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Preston Mathena and Rev. Larry Meadors at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, Va.

Amos Houston Corum, Jr. age 62 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church. Amos was an employee of Hoston Gases, Knoxville for 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, Amos Houston, Sr. and Christine Corum; brother, Anthony Corum; sister, Shirley Crisp. Survivors: wife of 46 years, Vickey Corum; daughter, Amy Corum; son, Amos Houston Corum, III and wife, Monica; two grandchildren, Nathaniel Corum and wife, Hope; Matthew Corum; three great-grandchildren, Chayce Corum, Chance Corum and Lance Corum. Three brothers, Vernon Corum and wife, Ina; Bob Corum and wife, Toma; Rick Corum and wife, Loretta; sister, Esta Quillen and husband, John. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends. The family will receive friends 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Monday, at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. John Quillen, Rev. Joe Kennedy officiating with music by Amos Houston Corum, III and Vernon Corum. Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cabbage Cemetery, Washburn. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 10 a.m., Tuesday to go with the funeral procession. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.

Loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Okey Lester King Jr., passed away on the morning of March 30th, 2023. Okey was 82 when he was welcomed home to the Lord. Okey was born on Tuesday, September 30, 1940, at home on the hill above Roxalana at 7:00 a.m. He was the third child, and the first son, of Okey L. King Sr. and Edna Stone King. Okey was a member of the Roxalana EUB Church and attended Roxalana grade school. He then attended Dunbar Junior High School and Dunbar High School in 1959. In July 1959, Okey moved to Camp Ann Bailey in Caldwell, WV. In December of the same year, he joined the Army where he served from May 1960 to December 1962. Okey spent his years in the Army stationed in Germany during the rebuilding of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis. When he returned home, he attended West Virginia State University. In 1964, Okey became engaged to his now wife of 58 years, Carolyn Grimes. The two were married on November 15, 1964. Later in the same year Okey was a charter member of the Charleston IPHC. He worked 11 years at the Dunbar Post Office. Okey returned to Caldwell, WV in 1975. Okey received a Bachelor of Science in Ministries from Maranatha College. In 1977, he was licensed as a minister in the Virginia Conference. He was ordained in 1979. Okey served as a pastor at Second Creek from 1979 to 1981. He served 41 years as pastor of Peniel IPHC. In 1992, Okey received a Bachelors of Arts in English and History from Bluefield State College where he graduated with his daughter Joy King Price. Okey was an amateur genealogist and amateur gardener. Okey was a storyteller, known to those who listened to his stories as ‘Old Roxalana Boy’ and ‘Old West Virginia Man’. He loved sharing history and sharing God’s word.Okey is preceded in death by his Father Okey L. King Sr., and his Mother Edna Stone King. Along with his older sisters, Imelda King Wolf and Betty King Spurlock. Okey is survived by his wife Carolyn Grimes King, his children Okey L. King III (Stephanie Porterfield) and Joy King Price (husband David Price), his grandchildren Jonathon King (fiancee Skylar Ballenger) and Maria Price, his great grandchildren Nevaeh, Aiden, Bentley, Grayson, and Emersyn, his best friends Woody Cox and Darrell Alexander, and his best furry friends Leckie and Bella. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” - Matthew 11: 28-30. Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel, Lewisburg, WV. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service in the Lewisburg Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.

Reverend Arthur H. Collins, 81, of Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2023. The family will receive friends Friday, February 24, 2023, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00 pm with Dr. Phil Kidd officiating. Music will be provided by Christine Trigg. Military graveside honors conducted by The American Legion Hammond Post #3/#265 will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Allegheny Lighthouse Cemetery, 103 Allegheny Road, Fall Branch, TN 37656. Rev. Dennis McGuire will officiate. Serving as pallbearers, Ray Ward, Terry Farmer, Tommy Austin, Shane Austin, Shawn Jenkins and Jed Bentley. Our family would like to give a special thank you to the providers of Karing Hearts Cardiology, the wonderful nurses that cared for him at Johnson City Medical Center, and the hospice nurses that provided care and comfort for him. To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com. The care of Reverend Arthur H. Collins and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.

Rev. Thomas D. Cochran, 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born March 24, 1940 in Radford, the son of the late George L. Cochran and Edith Sledd Cochran. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Cochran, Geraldine Cochran, Alma Cochran, and Nell Brown. Tom married Ruth, the love of his life, on June 29, 1963 in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Tom was devoted to the calling of Christ. He had read the entire bible 115 times. He was a minister in the Appalachian Conference IPHC for 47 years, pastoring at six churches. He was a kind and honorable man, loved dearly by his family, friends and parishioners. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Bittinger Cochran; children, Thomas C. Cochran and wife, Rima, and Julia C. White and husband, John; grandchildren, Cortney Cochran, Isaac Cochran, Mya Cochran, Mariam Azar, Alex White and Darion Slater; and his sisters, Hope Farmer and Peggy Snoddy and husband, Larry. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. David Bain and Rev. Mike Dodson officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Appalachian Conference Grounds Cemetery, Dublin, VA. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Emmanuel College – Christian Ministries Program, P.O. Box 129, Franklin Springs, GA 30639.  Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista, VA.

Pastor Larry Boyd Roberts, 79, of Sandlick, WV, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home. Born June 24, 1943 in Beartown, WV, he was the son of the late Boyd Roberts and Gertrude Bailey Roberts. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Herndon High School. He later attended Emmanuel College, which led him to obtain his calling to become an ordained minister. Throughout his life, he was employed by Rockwell International, Coca-Cola, People's Life Insurance Co. and Lusk Disposal Service, until he went fulltime into the ministry. The church's he ministered were Trinity Temple in Welch, WV, Bluefield Pentecostal Holiness Church and Montcalm Pentecostal Holiness Church until the Lord took him home. On January 25, 1963 he married the love of his life, Judy Poore Roberts. Through their love, they built a family who loved him deeply. He was affectionately known to his great grandbabies as Paw. His passion in life was winning souls for the Lord Jesus Christ, which he did up until his last day. Anyone who knew Larry knew his love for beagles. He founded Snow Vista Beagles, where he enjoyed training them and listening to them run. From an early age he bled blue and gold for WVU football and basketball. They may have disappointed him many times, but he was always loyal to them. Larry's memory will live on through all the lives he has touched over the years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Rita Roberts Bailey. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Judy Poore Roberts; three children, Chris Roberts and wife Sheila, Michelle Hoston and husband A.J. and Robin Johnson and husband T.J. all of Sandlick; brother, Tommy Roberts of Sandlick; seven grandchildren, Andrea Bailey, Morgan Deel and husband Eric, Zachary Epperson, Seth Roberts and wife Brianna, Haley Elliott and husband Dakota, Zachary Johnson and Jack Johnson; and ten great grandchildren, Trell Hoston, Emberly Bailey, Brycen Elliott, Oliva Roberts, Garrett Deel, Kasen Bailey, Briar Epperson, Rylinn Roberts, Maicyn Roberts and Gannon Deel. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Ron Fredericks, Rev. Dan Pruitt and Danny Bowles officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, WV. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com. Please check back with Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, to view a video memorial tribute to Pastor Roberts.

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Edward (Eddie) Hugh Stalnaker, 80, of Natural Bridge, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Philippi, West Virginia, son of the late Edward Elwood and Lula Belle Stalnaker. Edward is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 61 years, Donna Stalnaker; his daughter, Tina Sharpe (Ted), and sons, Timothy Stalnaker (Kelly) and Toby Stalnaker (Lisa); his grandchildren, Sydney Avveduti (David), Allison Stalnaker, Trevor Stalnaker, Tyler Stalnaker, Kalob Sharpe, Khristopher Sharpe, and Thomas Sharpe; two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Luca Avveduti; and his beloved sister, Judy Jones (Gary) of Lake City, Florida. Eddie and Donna moved to Buena Vista in 1968 and to Natural Bridge four years later. He was a proud member of the community and spent many years working at General Cable and Rea Magnet Wire in Buena Vista. After his children graduated from high school, he followed his dreams and became an independent business owner and manager of the Natural Bridge and Fancy Hill Exxon stations. He and Donna later opened the Natural Bridge Country Store in Natural Bridge Station and Breaktime in Buena Vista. He enjoyed working with the public and always had a joke or story to share, but his true passion was racing. Eddie was a long-time member of the Natural Bridge Speedway racing family; he began racing street stock at NBS in the late sixties and could be found wherever there was racing for the next 50 years. Stalnaker family racing could be found at Eastside, Franklin County, and New River Valley Speedways when not racing at NBS. He was an institution at the track until he could no longer race, but he passed the checkered flag on to his sons and continued on as crew chief, then biggest fan, until his final year. Racing was not just a hobby; it was in his blood. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 at Harrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Rockbridge Area Hospice. Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

Rev. Dr. Tony Brescia, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home in Forest, Virginia. He was a minister with the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Appalachian Conference in Dublin, Virginia. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Nicola and Mariantonia Brescia. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years Drema Hill Brescia; son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Marcy Brescia; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Steve Dobler; 6 grandchildren, Susanna, Olivia, and Francesca Lucille Brescia, Leah Peterson (Jarrod), Melody Schmoyer (David), and Galyn Damiani (Joel); 6 great grandchildren, Nathan, Caleb and Ella Schmoyer, and Claire, Reese and Brooke Peterson; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Compassion Church in Radford, Virginia. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Dodson and Pastor Ray Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Tree of Life Ministries – Homeless Ministry, 2812 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or online at www.tolm.net (select give – other fund – homeless ministry). The Brescia family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.

Joseph Harold Hollins, Sr., 88, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was a retired rural postal carrier with 40 years of service and a member of the Radford Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elson P. and Rosie B. Hollins; brothers, Pearman, Jr., Frank and Johnny Hollins; and step granddaughter, Regina. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Lula Long Hollins; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph, Jr. “Joey” and Lois Hollins, and Steve and Marcy Hollins; daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Jay Dowdy, and Cathy and Darrell Smith; grandchildren, Jeff, (Robin) Scott (Karen), Brian (Jessica), Courtney (Richard), Daniel (Alison) and Micaela (Keigan); step grandchildren, Renee, Rhonda, Jason(Lori), Michael and Morgan; great grandchildren, Lily, Abby, Becky, Chandler, Cassy, Emilee, Sully, Owen, Malachi, Ezra and Amariya; step great grandchildren, Wes, Livy, Tauren, Laney, Landon and Maddie; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted and Sandy Hollins, Roger and Martha Hollins, and David ”Gene” and Pat Hollins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosa Ann and Les Fisher, and Charlotte and Raymond Akers; and many other relatives and friends. The family is especially thankful for his loving caregivers, Mandy and Casey, and the Medi Home Health and Hospice team, Marsha, Barbara, Annetta, Sue, Robbie and Megan for all their love and support. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Hollins, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Pulaski County.

Reba Bondean Spence, 90, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away October 7, 2022 at Stonerise in Lewisburg, WV. She was born October 26, 1931 in McComas, WV and was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Austin Smith. She served alongside her husband as a faithful minister’s wife for over 31 years. She taught Sunday School for many years and was active in Women’s Ministry. She was a past volunteer at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV. She attended the Community Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lewisburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Russell E. Spence. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, two brothers, two sons-in-law, Rev. Emory Brackman and Lewis Weeks and a grandson, Stephen Brackman. She is survived by her children, Clinda Joy Weeks of Covington, VA and Sandra (Everette “Hat”) Defibaugh of Lewisburg, WV; two grandchildren, Elizabeth DeVito (Ray) of Smithton, PA and Jonathan Brackman of Covington, VA; four great grandchildren, Andrew and Amber Brackman of Sevierville, TN and Julian and Ellie DeVito of Smithton, PA. Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Community Pentecostal Holiness Church on Brush Road in Lewisburg on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Family will receive friends at 11:00 am and funeral service at 12:00 pm with Everette “Hat” Defibaugh and Pastor Bill Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery in Lewisburg, WV. The family would like to thank the staff of Stonerise in Lewisburg for their care and compassion to her. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com

Rev. Edna Jane Taylor Sorrells, 87, left to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, at her home in Staunton Virginia. She passed peacefully, surrounded by those that loved her dearly. Edna was born to the late Talmadge and Willie Mae Southers on June 3, 1935 in Amherst, Virginia. In the year 1962, Edna met the love of her life, John Sorrells. They married in 1963 and were happily married for 59 years. The two raised and loved eight children together. Edna is survived by so many that loved her, including her children (spouses): Gloria Riley of Staunton VA; Teresa Gardner (Wendell) of Stuarts Draft VA; Tony Sorrells (Amanda) of Greenville VA; Mary Spangler (Gary) of Weyers Cave VA; John ”Johnny” Sorrells, Jr. (Charlene) of Swoope VA; Darine Sorrells (Denise) of Middlebrook VA; and Cathy Lindsay (Brian) of Fairfield VA. Edna is also survived by her siblings: William “Doug” Southers of West Palm Beach, Florida; Elvie Flowers of Buena Vista VA; Rodger Southers of Glasgow, VA and Randy Southers of Buena Vista, VA. Mrs. Sorrells also has 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren that she loved and cherished. In addition to being a loving mother and grandmother, Edna was a loyal servant to God, first and foremost. She loved sharing the love and warmth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with as many people as possible. Now that Edna has passed into the arms of our lord, she will be reunited in the kingdom of heaven with her son, Timothy Sorrells; brother, Ted Southers; sister, Betty Jean Southers; son in law, Curtis “Buck” Riley; and her great grand daughter, Taylor Sorrells Marion. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Angie, Joy, and Robin at Shenandoah Hospice for all their loving care. “When I am weak, you tell me not to faint, Lord. When I am worried you say, “put your trust in me” and when I am down you are always there to pick me up and help me be just what you have me be.” A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens with Rev. Wanda Myers officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista, VA.



Rev. Charles “Sherwood” Spence, 89, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hezekiah and Margaret Spence; grandson, Caleb Spence; brother-in-law, Cadell Blackburn; and sister-in-law, Ruby Spence. His surviving family includes his wife, the love of his life, Euna Viers Spence; sons, Randy Spence (Donette) and Tim Spence (Cherie); granddaughters, Kristen Merick (Max) and Brittany Spence; grandson, Zach Spence; great-grandkids, Baxter and Eliza Merick; brother, Carlton Spence; sister-in-law, Patricia Blackburn; and several nieces and nephews. Sherwood was born on January 6, 1933. He proudly served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Sherwood served as Pastor of several churches in Virginia for many years. He and Euna were proud owners of Spence’s Christian Bookstore and Spence’s Wedding Chapel. He officiated thousands of weddings as his passion was to bring Jesus into their marriage. He inherited his father’s talent for writing and created “A Menu For Your Marriage” and distributed it to thousands. Sherwood and Euna also co-authored a book by the same title for marriage enhancement. Sherwood loved, loved, loved his family, second only to God. He loved to play with his grandchildren and would tickle them as he sang, “My Name Is Ticklish Rueben”. His great sense of humor was evident by his picking and teasing with his family. He was an animated storyteller with tales such as “Ziggy the Zebra” and made the play “Scrooge” bigger than life. His life was dedicated to his family and sharing Jesus with anyone and everyone he crossed paths with. Join us as we celebrate his life. Visitation is Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel located at 305 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem, VA. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 2 p.m., also in the chapel with Pastor Donette W. Spence officiating. The service will be followed by interment at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to his church: Freedom Church, P. O. Box 1411 in Salem, VA 24153. You may also give online at: freedomchurchva.com. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.

Connie S. Smith, age 72, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin journeyed to heaven, Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, on October 31, 1949 to the late Isaac Webb Saul and Georgia Etta Ross Saul. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Lee Smith Sr., her son, Robert Lee Smith Jr., her sister Bobbie Saul Ross, two brothers Billy Ray Saul and Tommy Saul. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Amy Smith, daughter-in-law, Starlet Angel Smith: grandchildren, Zachary and Hope Smith; adopted daughter, Donna Christian and husband, Zane; adopted grandchildren, Bandon and Ryan Cox, one brother, Isaac Webb Saul Jr. and one sister, Sue Thorton, numerous nieces, nephews and friends everywhere. She never met a stranger anywhere. Connie worked for English Meadows and Wheatland nursing homes as a CNA Med Technician. To finish her career she worked at Radford Hospital in cares and retired in 2015. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frankie Graham and Rev. Mary Lou Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, Virginia. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 1:00 pm until service time at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Reverend Randolph Fairfax "Randy" Mills, Sr., of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Carolyn Gillette Mills for 37 years. Born September 16, 1944 in Matoaka, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence "Robie" Mills and Lotis Tooley Mills. He had retired from Pacific Encore Furniture Manufacturing Company in Princeton, WV and was later ordained as a pastor in the Independent Pentecostal Church. He loved being ordained as a minister as well as his many mission trips to West Virginia. He also loved antique cars, blues music, and Bible studies at his neighborhood "lawn mower" shop. Randy also enjoyed playing bass guitar as well as fishing and bow hunting in his early years. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by two sons, Siegfried Charles "Charlie" Mills (Teresa) and Randolph Fairfax "Randy" Mills, Jr. (Debbie); one daughter, Sabrina Mills Fellers (Brad); three granddaughters, Amanda Arndt, Kailey Fellers and Cassie Fellers; two great-grandchildren, Cora and Alayna Arndt and a special niece, Debbie Mills White (Alvin); one sister, Evelyn Mills McKinney and a special aunt, Lula Gray, predeceased him. The family wishes to thank the entire care team of the STICU, Cath lab, and CTICU for the wonderful and loving care given to not only Randy, but his family as well. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with Pastor Mike Dodson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Tree of Life Ministries, 2812 Greenview Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Phyllis J. Jones, 92, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born November 9, 1929 at Premier, WV in McDowell County. Her parents were Otis Blackburn and Nell Leftwich Blackburn. Phyllis was married to her loving husband, Marvin Jones for 40 years. They had five children: Patricia (Patsy) Sutterfield and Darrell, Bluefield, WV, Michael Jones and Darlene, Alexandria, IN, David Jones and Pam, Bluefield, WV, Leon Jones and Tina, Coalwood, WV, and Robert Jones and Lisa, Bluefield, WV.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and four sisters, Patricia Blackburn, Claris Dean Hayes, Betty Hayes, and Sclean Atha and two brothers-in-law, Jerome Hayes and Charles Atha. Phyllis is survived by two sisters, Wanda Bishop and husband, Everett of Bluefield, WV, and Sue Muncy and husband, Charles "Kelly" of Bluefield, WV; and brother-in-law, Vance Hayes of Bluefield, WV. Phyllis was a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a housewife. She was born again and began preaching at the age of 16. She began to receive many invitations to preach. At the age of 17, she got her Missions Workers License on April 20, 1946 at Mullens, WV. It was signed by W.W. Carter, Conference Superintendent. She traveled throughout West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina preaching revivals and conducting Vacation Bible Schools. She had many co-workers in the ministry such as Sue Beavers, Sylvia Harvey Sexton, Betty Manual Atkinson, and Betty Hayes.
Phyllis and her husband pastored at Cornwall, Firebaugh Chapel, Cave Mtn., VA, War, Yukon, Coalwood and Premier, WV. She was a charter member of Premier Pentecostal Holiness Church but in recent years attended Point of Contact Ministries, Bluefield, WV. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Point of Contact Ministries with Pastor Randall Dority and Dr. Eddie Johnson officiating. The family received friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin, VA where grandsons served as pallbearers and granddaughters served as flower bearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Point of Contact Ministries, 1225 Lyndale Avenue, Bluefield, WV. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home served the Jones family.

Carolyn Mullins Bowles, 75, of Lindside, West Virginia, passed away at her home with her family by her side, on Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1947, in Paynesville, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Everett and Linnie Vance Mullins. Mrs. Bowles was a homemaker and the wife of a Pastor for 35 years. She was a Graduate of Iaeger High School, attended Bluefield State College and a Graduate from Marantha College of Christian Ministries. She attended the Union Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Rev. C.J. "Connie" Bowles, and four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Bowles is survived by her children, a daughter, Heather (David) Huff of Culpeper, Virginia, and a son, Shannon (Amanda) Bowles of Rich Creek, Virginia; two sisters, Corina Payne of Paynesville and Brenda (Larry) Lyons of Lindside, West Virginia; grandchildren Austin (Mariann) Huff, Kaitlyn Huff, Gage, Blake, Keegan, Shalyn and Erza Bowles; Kierstyn and Ian Jones; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Everett Mullins Family Cemetery in Paynesville, West Virginia with Jerome Mullins officiating. The family received friends at Wickline Funeral Home on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Rev. James Lloyd Moran was called home on May 12, 2022. Jim was a servant of God, devoted husband, loving father and “Paw Paw”. Born July 9, 1937 in Floyd County, living most of his life in Christiansburg. Jim is survived by 3 brothers Nelson (Linda) Moran, George Moran, Bill Moran, sister Mary Higgs and Sister-in-law Charlotte Moran. He was preceded in death by his brother Sam Moran, sister Barbara McCoy and parents, Dexter and Eva Moran. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force and then worked numerous years at Lynchburg Foundry where he retired. As an ordained Minister he pastored many churches in southwest Virginia including Wesley Memorial UMC, Mount Elbert UMC, Floyd PHC, Dalewood PHC, Bent Mountain PHC, Hill Top PHC, Rosenbaum PHC, Ivanhoe PHC and most recently he was pastoring Speedwell PHC. Jim loved preaching and spreading the gospel and was an extremely knowledgeable theologian. After 37 years of marriage, Jim lost his wife Marie. Jim and Marie are survived by two children, Jay (Kelly) Moran and Jamie “Boo” (Wendell) Bond. Jim is survived by 3 grandchildren Wesley (Ashley) Bond, Winston Bond and Abbigail Bond and 4 great grandchildren Mason, Cassidy, Kinsley and Whitt Bond. Jim found love a second time and married another wonderful woman, Linda Moran. Jim and Linda were married for 20 years living in Wythe County. Survived by her sons Wade (Christina) Tomlinson, Charlie (Julie) Tomlinson, Kevin (Lisa) Tomlinson and 9 step grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, VA. The funeral service will be held at 7:00pm. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Christiansburg, VA. Online condolences can be made to the Moran family at www.highlandfunalservice.com. The Barnett Funeral home in Wytheville VA is serving the Moran family.

Reverend Patrick Estil Wheeler, 76, of Bluefield, West Virginia took his final journey, entering the streets of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2022. Born in Narrows, Virginia on June 7, 1945, he was a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Robertson Wheeler. Rev. Wheeler loved spreading the gospel, and did so through being a shepherd and Pastor in Pentecostal Holiness Churches for over 55 years. He also impacted the future by driving school buses for Mercer County Public Schools. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory to their hearts are his wife, Jean Wheeler; daughters, Karen Cheeks (William) of Bluefield, West Virginia; Leslie Vinson (Vance) of Bristol, Tennessee, and Rebecca Barnette (Shawn) of Dickinson, North Dakota; grandchildren, Kaitlin Hubbert, Dakota Barnette, Darien Barnette, Lydia Vinson, Daniel Vinson, Jazlyn Barnette, and Josiah Barnette; a brother, CF Wheeler (Joyce) of Kansas; and sister, Cheryl Shaeffer, of Richmond, Virginia. There will be a funeral service conducted on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to honor Rev. Wheeler’s memory in the Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows, Virginia with Pastors Tony Robertson and John Jenkins officiating. Family will receive friends at Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will conclude on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. A guestbook is available by visiting the following site: www.kendallfuneralhome.com. The staff of Kendall Funeral Home are honored to serve the Wheeler family.  

John Paul Bays, Sr., age 82, of Coal City, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. He was born on January 25, 1940, at Epperly Hill, and was the son of the late Alva Curtis Bays and Eula Hazel Burnette Bays.  Mr. Bays was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was a member of the Coal City Church of God, where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Bays enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. He was a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Rev. Nina Bays on April 1, 2022; by sisters Lois Jean Bays, Mavis Garrett, Minnie “Liz” Bays, and Mary Bays; brothers, Wesley Bays, Lowell Bays, and Roger Bays. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Patty Bowling and husband Brian of Coal City, son, John Paul Bays Jr. of Coal City, daughter Susan Tzystuck and husband Scott of Crab Orchard, son, David Bays and wife Wendy of Coal City; eight grandchildren, B.K. Bowling, Christina Price, Cassandra Price, Kali Bays, J.J. Smith, Leyton Smith, Tre Lambert and Talor Bays; five great grandchildren, Drake Bowling, Parker Bowling, Emmalynn Price, Alayna Price and Cooper Price. Sisters, Janet Romeo, Shirley Williams, Elva Ragland, Carol Sue Fazzio, Wanda Joseph, and Twila Walker; brothers, Darrell Bays, Kenneth Bays, and Larry Joe Bays. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Bishop Clarence Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, West Virginia. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m.until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements are made by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, West Virginia.

Betty Lucille Manuel Atkinson, age 88, of Max Meadows, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born August 29, 1933 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Frank and Virginia Lephew Manuel. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Reverend Hampton Talmadge Atkinson and daughter, Christal Noel Atkinson. Survivors include four daughters, Pam and Dale Sayers, Myra Floyd, Teresa and Timothy Aker, Rebecca and Scott Freeman. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Millennium World Outreach Center in Wytheville, Virginia, with the Reverend Kent Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Appalachian Conference IPHC Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia, is serving the family.

Rev. Diana Florence Woods Ogden, age 70, resident of Elkins, West Virginia departed this life for her home in Heaven, Friday morning April 15, 2022 in the Emergency Department of the Davis Medical Center at Elkins. She had been in declining health, but death was unexpected. Diana was born December 17, 1951 at Elkins, West Virginia to the late Burley Austin and Rachel Amanda Fansler Woods. She was blessed with one sister, the late Mary Catherine Woods Thompson, three brothers, the late Ricky Allen Fansler, Burley Austin Woods II and wife Donna of Elkins and George Bradley Woods of Elkins. On May 20, 1994, she was united in marriage to the Rev. Conley D. Ogden who survives at their home in Elkins. She is also survived by three sons; Dr. Curlie Ray, Jr. and wife Maureen of Elkins, Timothy Mark Ray of Belington, Daniel Christopher Ray, Sr. of Elkins, one daughter Brenda Ray and companion Samuel of Beverly, three step children; Luke Ogden and wife Jennifer of North Carolina, Adam Ogden and wife Leslie of Belington, and Jesse Ogden of Kentucky. Additional survivors include grandchildren; Chelsey, Courtney, Caleb, Carlie, Kendal, Alexis, James, Shelby, Miracle, Joey, Diana, Brandon, Danielle, Natasha, Daniel Jr., Gabe, Aliyah, Kailey, Mikey, great-grandchildren, Mykah, Reese, Colton, Maci, Madi, Landyn, Levi, Greyson, Ember, Kole, Ahriah, and step grandchildren; Destiny, Ashley, Johanna, Lilly, Mark, Ian, Autumn, and Jacob, and a step great-grandchild, Makenzie. Diana attended the schools of Randolph County and graduated from Elkins High School. Later in life, she graduated from the Clarksburg Beauty Academy, and the Davis and Elkins College with a Business degree. She then became a clerk for the Randolph County Assessor’s Office before becoming disabled. Not being able to sit idle, she and her husband pioneered the New Beginnings Ministries IPHC in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and was the former owner of the Christian Faith Bookstore in Elkins. Diana loved to sing for the Lord and was often asked to sing in many local churches. She had a deep desire to see folks come to the Lord Jesus Christ through her songs and testimony. She stayed faithful and determined to serve the Lord until she was called home. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends will be received at the Tygart Valley Ministries Church, 496 Main Street Beverly, West Virginia, 26253 on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 5-9 p.m. and again on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 9-11 a.m. until the funeral hour when a funeral service will be conducted with the Rev. A.H. Belt and Pastor Curlie Ray, Jr. (Diana’s son) officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Rev. Diana Florence Woods Ogden.

In the early hours of Tuesday, March 29, 2022, our father, Rev. Richard B. Sturgell (Ricky) said his final good byes to this Earth and gained his heavenly wings. He was 73. Rev. Sturgell was born in June of 1948 to Cypress and Violet Sturgell of Kimball, WV. He was the middle son of three boys. After graduating from Welch High School, he was drafted in the Army along with his brother, Winford Sturgell, to serve in the Vietnam War. From returning home, he got a job with a local coal company. After graduating from Welch High School, he was drafted in the Army along with his brother, Winford Sturgell, to serve in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he got a job with the local coal company. Rev. Sturgell was a minister for the Church of God and pastored two churches while in their association. He was a retired minister with the Pentecostal holiness church association where he pastored two more churches. He was a devoted member of the UMWA here he served as president of the local chapter until his last days. He was a longtime resident of Thorpe. In 1970, he met and married the love of his life, Brenda K. Finley. They had two children together, Kimberly and Kevin. They spent 47 years together before she gained her heavenly wings. He was welcomed to Heaven by his wife, Brenda K. Sturgell, parents, Cypress and Violet Sturgell and older brother, Winford Sturgell. His surviving family members include his daughter, Kimberly (Barry) Wright of Bluefield, VA, son, Kevin (Jamie) Sturgell of Thorpe, WV, and his youngest brother, Chris (Lisa) Sturgell of Bluefield, VA and his five grandchildren, Garrett, Grant, Anna, Blane, and Levi, plus several nieces, nephews, and loving cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Ronald Felts officiating on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Military Honors will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Guard. The family is accepting online condolences at www.cravens-shires.com.Friends may call one hour prior to services, from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, WV is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Nina Lucille Bays, age 80, of Coal City, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born on November 21, 1941, in Fireco, she was the daughter of the late Stewart Shuck and Erie Hodge Shuck. Rev. Bays was a retired employee of the Raleigh County Board of  Education as a cook in the school system. She was a former pastor of Cales Chapel in Coal City and Eccles Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved camping with the family and vacationing in Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul, Bobby, Bodge, Wilson, and Jackie Shuck; a sister, Sylvia Akers. Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of sixty-one years, John Paul Bays; four children, Patty Bowling and husband Brian of Coal City, John Paul Bays Jr. of Coal City, Susan Tzystuck and husband Scott of Crab Orchard, and David Bays and wife Wendy of Coal City. A Brother, Ricky Shuck of Coal City, a sister, Patsy Asbury of Coal City. Eight grandchildren, B.K. Bowling, Christina Price, J.J. Smith, Leyton Smith, Talor Bays, Tre Lambert, Cassandra Price, and Kali Bays; five great-grandchildren, Drake Bowling, Parker Bowling, Emmalyn Price, Alayna Price, and Cooper Price. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at the Coal City Church of God on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at noon with Bishop Clarence Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, WV. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the services on Sunday at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.

Carolyn Elaine Ingle Cope entered the presence of her Heavenly Father Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Virginia. Carolyn was born April 14, 1951 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Oscar Robert and Maude Fleming Ingle and was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert and sister, Belva Jean Ingle. As a young lady at First Baptist Church, Jonesville, Virginia, Carolyn earned the award of Queen Regent from the girls auxiliary. Later in life she received the prestigious Medal of Merit from the IPHC Royal Rangers. She is a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association and the Patriot Guard Riders. She has served alongside her husband in many ministries that include Coalwood PHC in Coalwood, WV, Austinville PHC in Austinville, VA, Camp Marantha (CEM) Department with Appalachian Conference IPHC in Dublin, VA and Word of Life Ministries, Wytheville, Virginia. Carolyn is a member of Millennium World Outreach Center in Wytheville, Virginia. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Reverend Gary C. Cope; her son and daughter-in-law, Reverend Stacy and Sunshine Cope of Pulaski, Virginia; two daughters and son-in-law, Melissa and Paul Cassell, Tracy Gibson and Toshia Smith of Wytheville; seven grandchildren, Michael Cope, Katie and Gavin Grimm, Joe Cope, Wes Montgomery, Will Montgomery, Elizabeth Cassell and Christopher Cassell; four sisters, Judy Maki, Ardella and Bill Ledford, Sharon and Ed Vosburgh, Dr. Sandy and Joe Diffenderfer; two brothers, David and Eser Ingle, Jack Ingle; special prayer partners, Ruth Waller, Della Russell and Brenda Tate. Several nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Millennium World Outreach Center, 305 Cassell Road, Wytheville, Virginia 24382 with Reverend Stacy Cope and Reverend Kent Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time at the church. Interment will follow the service at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, Virginia with Reverend Dallas Bennett officiating. Carolyn’s grandsons will serve as Honorary Pallbearers along with other special friends. Trooper Hody Viars serves as the official Virginia State Police Processional Escort Unit. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tower of Refuge Church, 5846 Oak Grove Road, Dublin, VA 24084. Online condolences may be extended to the family at: www.highlandfuneralservice.com           Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Cope family.

Aleen C. Aker, 94, of Max Meadows, Va., passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was born July 17, 1927, in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Carlie Carico and Linnie Leath Carico. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elmo G. Aker, brother John Carico, one daughter in law Patricia Aker.
She and her husband pastored Gravley Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church for 48 years She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, the Rev. Joyce and the Rev. Bobby Alley; one son and daughter-in-law, Elmo Randell and Kimberly Taylor Aker all of Max Meadows; four grandchildren Randy Aker, Bradley Aker, Tony Alley, Tracy Alley; two step grandchildren Robby Lyons and Beth McGee; three step great grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, Gage Alley, Savannah Alley, Nathaniel Alley, Austin Alley; four great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and numerous good friends. Two sisters, Mary Lawson of Fries VA, and Dolores Yow of Galax VA. Special thanks to Wythe Hospice of SW VA, and Jennifer Bennett for the love and care that they gave to Ma. Funeral services will be held Monday February 28, 2022 at 7 p.m., at the St Paul Pentecostal Church in Ft. Chiswell VA, with the Revs, J.C. McPeak, Steve Board, and Tracy Alley officiating. The family will receive friends at the St Paul Pentecostal Church in Ft. Chiswell VA. from 5-7 P.M. Monday, February 28, 2022. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. at West End Cemetery in Wytheville VA, with burial to follow. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com. Barnett Funeral Home of Wytheville is serving the Aker Family.

Evelyn Boone Bond (mother of Renee Kingrea), born August 22, 1926, went to be with Jesus on January 4, 2022. At the blessed age of 95 she had a peaceful “Home Going” and is now with her precious Lord that she served for many years. Evelyn is survived by her son, Melvin Boone and wife, Judy of Shawsville; daughter, Rev. Lorine (Renee) Boone Kingrea and husband, Rev. Richard Kingrea of Christiansburg; brother, Wilton Argabright and wife, Dedra; sister, Roberta Hurst and husband, Sam all of Shawsville; step-children, Julian Bond of Christiansburg, Brenda Nester of Roanoke, Debra Bond and husband, Bill of Dublin, Jennifer Gardner and husband, Allen of Dugspur; grandchildren, Melissa Gilmore and husband, Darrell, Steven Kingrea and wife, Megan, Tommy Kingrea and wife, Sherry. Evelyn is also survived by her step-grandchildren, Heather Turman, Joshua Bond, Amy Nester, Sharon McDougal, Andrew Gardner; 10 great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; as well as 4 step-great-great-grandchildren. We want to thank everyone who helped with her care while she was at the Radford Health and Rehab Center, especially Carilion Hospice. We cannot thank them enough for their perfectional service and care. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at noon in the Chapel, with Rev. Richard Kingrea, Rev. Craig Reed, and Rev Wes Conner officiating. All of these ministers were her pastors at different times. Family only interment will follow at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Cemetery. Masks and distancing are recommended for everyone’s safety.

Russell Clarence (RC) Turner, 95, of Bluefield, West Virginia went home to be with his Lord on Sunday afternoon, December 26, 2021, at his home with his loving family at his side. Born November 24, 1926, in Tams, WV, he was the son of the late William Turner and Myrtle Robert’s Turner. RC was born to preach the word and this was demonstrated through his strong dedication, hard-working ethic, and attention as pastor in numerous churches he ministered for throughout the Virginia and West Virginia Conferences of the IPHC. He was a positive role-model to everyone who knew him. He loved his family and would put the needs of others over himself. He was a people person and genuinely cared about them. He loved Jesus, especially, always striving to share that love with everyone. RC never met a stranger. He would go out of his way to speak or get to know you. In 2002, he decided to retire with over 50-years in the ministry. He was preceded in death a sister, Lois Blevins and her husband Howard; and a brother in law, Robert Sutphin. Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 67-years, Melieve Linkous Turner, and three children, John Daniel Turner, of Bluefield, WV, James Paul Turner and wife Vanessa Seabolt Turner of Bluefield, WV, Deborah Elizabeth Turner, of Bluefield, WV, two granddaughters, Sarah Allison Turner Rodgers and husband Jameson Rodgers, of Nashville, TN, Kristen Rebecca Turner Miller and husband Aaron Miller of Lashmeet, WV; a sister, Alice Ruth Sutphin of Blacksburg, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to Southview Church. Please join us at Southview Church on Sunday January 2, 2022 at 10:30am to honor GOD and celebrate the life of RC Turner thru music and song, testimonials, praise & worship. A private graveside service will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV, on January 3, 2022, at 2:00pm with Rev. Jerry Novell officiating.

Geraleen Beatrice Freeman Talmage went to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of December 19, 2021. Born September 12, 1931, in Caldwell, West Virginia she was the seventh child of Bessie B. and Parris E. Wood. She lived in a Christian home where many ministers, laymen, and missionaries visited and these visitors influenced her future career decisions.
Rev. G. F. Talmage is preceded in death by her sisters and brothers including Pauline Bowden (Paul), Kathleen LeFon (Leonard), Rev. Roy Wood (Mabel), Rev. Parris Wood (Lelia), Sanford Wood (Dot), and Rev. Curtis Wood (Myrtle) as well as her Mother and Father. We would also be remiss in not remembering her first husband, John Freeman.She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rev. D. E. John Talmage of Dublin Virginia, who cared for her these last many years of dementia, her son Daniel (Danny) E. J. Talmage, Jr. (Germantown, MD), her adopted daughter - Beatrice Rene Talmage (Hagerstown, MD), and her grandson, Brandon Talmage-Roy. Geraleen started her education at Caldwell Elementary School, then White Sulpher Junior High. She then moved to Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs Georgia. After Emmanuel, she went to Holmes Bible College where she completed her High School Diploma and graduated with a Bachelor of Sacred Literature degree. Upon graduation, she was married to John Freeman at the Holmes Memorial Church. They were accepted as a couple to become missionaries to Africa by the Pentecostal Holiness Church (PHC) and Rev. Geraleen Talmage was ordained as a minister and missionary in August of 1952. Tragedy struck with John being killed in a tragic car accident as they were itinerating to travel to South Africa. Seeking God’s will for her life Gerry then decided to continue her studies at Lynchburg College where she received her B.A. in 1954.
In 1954 she traveled to Africa and served on a mission station in what was then eastern Transvaal near Nelspruit. During these seven years, she served with her good friend and lifelong friend, Phylis Butler. Later on, at the mission station, her mother also visited Gerry as well as her brother, Roy Wood, who was also serving as a missionary in Pretoria, South Africa. Near the end of her time in South Africa, the Talmage family visited the mission station while on holiday and the eldest son John started writing letters, making calls, and a friendship blossomed into a romance.Geraleen traveled back to the United States for her furlough and John moved to Holmes Theological Seminary to study for the ministry. They became engaged in 1961, married in 1962, and upon John’s graduation in 1964 they were sent to South Africa as missionaries to Cape Town for the PHC. Geraleen and John helped build the PHC church in Cape Town from one church to over 20 churches in the next few years while having their son Danny in 1965 and adopting their daughter Bea in 1973. During this time Geraleen was active in the women’s ministry and Christian education programs for the church in Cape Town and later throughout the country. She would teach and lead correspondence courses and spoke in five different languages so that she could correct the homework that was sent in. She became head of the correspondence courses for Africa in 1986. Her passion was leading women and teaching them that they could serve and work for God as a leader. She preached and taught from early on and even preached two Mother’s Day services two days after being blessed with Beatrice. In 1990 her passion for women’s ministry was rewarded by her being named the Jurisdictional President for PHC Women’s Ministries in Southern Africa as well as the PHC Women’s Ministries Director for Africa, all while being based in Krugersdorp South Africa. The rest of her time in Africa was spent mentoring, writing, teaching, and leading the ministries throughout Africa as amazing growth was reported in women’s ministries and Christian education in the IPHC. She also spoke at the many supporting churches in the United States as well as at the quadrennial national convention of the church.
Gerry and John retired in 2005 after serving 41 years together in Africa. They moved to Dublin Virginia where they both became active in their local Pulaski church in the prayer ministry and working with seniors in the Appalachian Conference of the IPHC. When time permitted Gerry enjoyed bird watching, playing scrabble, and sitting on the deck with her husband. In retirement, Gerry also was a church historian and wrote the history of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in Africa used that material to lecture at the centennial celebration in South Africa in 2013. In compiling this obituary, the family found a note from her father that ended with: “Look to God for your help in time of need and trust Him Always for He and He alone can keep you and Save your Soul when this life comes to an end!” The Family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Holmes Bible School or to Emmanuel College. A graveside service will be held on December 27, 2021, at 2:00 pm in Dublin, Virginia, at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery and a memorial service will be held in April. The Talmage family is in the care of Norris-Stevens Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.stevensfuneralhomepulaski.com.

Terry Lee Romans, age 62, of Ivanhoe VA passed away Saturday October 30, 2021. He was born September 23, 1959 in Marion VA the son of the late Betty Jo Sexton, & was preceded in death by a son James Marty Romans. Terry is survived by His wife Sandra Romans  of the home; 3 daughters & sons-in-law, Missy & Wesley Stroupe of Ivanhoe VA, Rebecca & Robert Akers of Wytheville VA, Jennifer Bennett of Austinville VA; 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Chris & Katie Alberti of Wilmington DE, Chris & Heather Samuels of West Piney VA; 3 brothers & sister-in-law, Barry Lynn Romans of Marion VA, Jimmy & Melinda Halsey of Bluefield VA, Jeff Halsey of Smith Co VA; Special friends Lundy & Mariska Seabolt; 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many extended family & friends also survive. A funeral service will be held Thursday November 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Bakers Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Jim Tunnell officiating, the family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 PM until service time, interment will follow the funeral service at the St Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Reese Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com. The Reese Funeral Home in Austinville VA is serving the Romans family.

Connie Sue Mills Chapman, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by her family after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Connie was born on February 5, 1947 at Gentrytown, Fayette County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late William Cornelius and Willie Virginia Goins Mills.Those who preceded her in death was the love of her life for 37 years, Robert Franklin Chapman, Senior and an infant daughter, Vickie Ann Chapman.Connie Chapman lived most of her life and made her home at Maple Fork, Raleigh County, WV. Those left to cherish her memory includes her five sons and their families: Mark Allen Chapman; Robert Michael Chapman (Susan); James Paul Chapman (Sally); Billy Gene Chapman (Tammy); Robert Franklin Chapman, Jr. Grandchildren: Robbie Mann, Kellie Randall, Ashley Barton, Tiffany Lowery, Joshua Chapman Great Grandchildren: Cheyenne, Alyssa, Kurt, Kody, River, Peyton and a host of many nieces, nephews and friends. She is also survived by two sisters: Judy Beckett (Dempsey); Regina Mimms (David). A Celebration of Connie’s life will be held at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jerry Tyree officiating. Friends may visit with family from 12:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Her sons and grandsons will serve as pallbears. Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may bedirected to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South KanawhaStreet, Beckley, WV.

Ann McKeel Wood, 88, of Roanoke entered her heavenly home on Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021. Ann was born in Williamston, North Carolina to Virgil and Elizabeth McKeel. She was a graduate of Whiteville High School where she was the star basketball player and a graduate and valedictorian of Holmes Bible College where she met the love of her life, Walter Lee.  Ann and Walter Lee moved to Roanoke in 1968 with their four children and Ann worked as church secretary for 10 years at New Life Temple where Walter Lee was pastor.  Ann served the Lord with poise and humility and dedicated her life to showing God’s love to anyone she encountered.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and great-grandmother, prayer intercessor, loyal friend and the most humble example of God’s grace and love. Ann is survived by her loving husband, Pastor Walter L. Wood, Jr.; her children, Jennifer and fiancé, Jack, Lee, Rhonda, and Stephanie; her grandchildren, Adam, Mark, Ashley and fiancé, Corey, Kelsey and husband, Allen, Billy and wife, Kristina, Tyler, Blake and Cody; her great-grandchildren, Marcus, Aidan, Maddy, Mason, Eli, Jack, Sophia, and Lazarus; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her four sisters, three brothers and her great-grandchild, Justin. The family suggests that memorials be made to World Missions C/O The International Pentecostal Holiness Church P O Box 12608 Oklahoma City, OK  73157. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 2 pm- 4 pm and 6 pm- 8 pm at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road.  The family respectfully asks that visitors wear face coverings. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11 am at New Life Christian Ministries on Airport Road in Roanoke.  Entombment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Pastor Dennis Wayne Haga, 54, of White Gate, VA, went to be with the Lord he so faithfully served on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
A Praise & Worship memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. at French's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church.
A full obituary will be posted when arrangements are finalized. The Haga family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, avestandsons.com, (540) 921-2985.

Kate Josephine Cox Phillips, 90, of Indian Valley, went to her Heavenly home & fully entered the presence of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her adoring family in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.Kate was greeted in Heaven by her cherished spouse, Benny Ray Phillips; son, Larry Dale Phillips; parents, Ernest & Mattie Cox; brothers, Marvin, Richard, and Carl Cox; and sisters, Avis Cox, Gertrude Harris, Ethelene Hanky, Mable Gallimore, and Ruth Talbert. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Nathan & Esther Phillips; daughter & son-in-law, Dinah & Wesley Perdue; grandsons, Dale Phillips, James Phillips, and Brian Perdue; granddaughters, Dara Short, Kari McCoy (Austin), Candace Lynch (David), and Kimberly Perdue; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Bradley, Brooklynn, and Braelynn Short, Colt McCoy, Carter, Kenna, Cami, Cole, and Kaylee Lynch, and Natalie and Brea Tessar; brother, Joe Cox; and sisters, Muriel Hollandsworth and Minnie Turman. Kate was a faithful servant of Christ and will always be remembered for her contagious laugh, unwavering kindness, compassionate spirit, flower arrangements, and musical talents. She will be missed forever and always in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in the Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Dale Phillips, Pastor Joe Cox, and Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Big Sand Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Kathryn Loraine Viars Phillips, 84 of Woodlawn, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Phillips was born in Wythe County to the late Sam and Lucille Crigger Viars. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Phillips; and brothers and sisters, Donald Edward Viars, Andrew Viars, Georgie Cox; John Viars, Juanita Sexton, and Marcell Viars. Survivors include her children, Sheila Kay Patrick (Dennis), Theron Phillips (Dana), and James Ronald Phillips; Ethen Phillips (Charity) and Ian Phillips (Brooke); great-grandchildren, Macie Phillips and Bo Phillips; step-great-grandchildren, Landon and Zoey Jordan; and siblings, Peggy Sharp (Ray), Delena Armbrister (Albert), David Viars and Wayne Viars. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Pickett and Pastor Theron Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Indian Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

Eugenia “Jeanie” Ward Simpkins Roadarmel, age 73, of Pulaski County, VA, and formerly of Monroe County, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2021, at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born March 27, 1948, in Sarton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Arnold H. “Buck” Ward and Dana “Merle” Wickline Ward. Jeanie was a 1966 graduate of Greenville High School and later attended Radford College. She cared for the elderly in their homes for over 30 years. In 1978, she was called into service as a minister, pastor, and evangelist. She reopened several churches in Virginia and West Virginia, entered joint efforts with multiple ministries to provide in-home prayer meetings, and always enjoyed a phone ministry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Roadarmel. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Simpkins; special friends; and many cousins with whom she shared the special bond of family. Graveside services will be held at 3:00PM on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin, VA. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.

Mauricio Alejandro Salazar Patino, age 59, a missionary based in Belgium passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. Born October 11. 1961 in Mexico, he was the son of David Vicente Salazar Mares and the late Selva Maria Patino Sokolozki. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Armando Salazar Patino and Manuel Vicente Salazar Patino. He was an ordained minister with the IPHC World Missions Ministries. Mauricio, known as Pastor Mau by most, first came to know Jesus as Lord and Savior in Mexico City November 14th, 1984 at the age of 23. He immersed himself in daily bible studies and soon became a youth leader and worship leader. In 1988 he met Lulu at their local church. They both received a calling to missions through the visits of Operation Mobilization (OM) to his home church. He was asked to serve as an interpreter for visiting missionaries. Soon afterward he got involved with OM in national mission trips within Mexico. In 1989, Mauricio first ministered in Europe via the Love Europe campaign. He joined Centro de Alabanza IPHC and in October of 1990 married Lulu. The same year he became the Missions Director for the IPHC in Mexico, and started the Operation Samaria program among many other outreaches. Together with Lulu, Mauricio took teams to the indigenous tribes of Mexico. In 1993 they had their first child, Betsy. Soon after he went to study in London England at CICM and received a diploma in international missions, after which he led teams from Mexico throughout Europe. Their second child, Obed, was born in 1995. They began making plans to relocate to Europe as full-time missionaries and in 1999 they moved to Brussels, Belgium. The Salazar's began working with Coffee House ministries and established two coffee shops and recorded 40,000 visits over a four-year period. During this period and through the Coffee House outreach they founded and pastored 3 churches, a Filipino church, a Russian speaking church, and a Farsi speaking church all the while assisting in leadership of an international church. In 2002 they started the Logos Bible School, training leaders from various nationalities. Many people came to Christ and several churches were planted out of this ministry, 15 of which remain. They made the IPHC an officially registered organization with the Belgian government in 2007. Mauricio was especially proud of the fact that both of his children were very active in every aspect of their ministry all these years. In 2016 they served in evangelism and church planting both in Paris and in the South of France. In the last 9 months Mauricio and Lulu returned to Belgium where they were based in Antwerp, serving in pastoral ministry, discipling new believers, teaching Bible School classes and reaching out to people trapped in the sex trade industry. Until this sudden fatal illness, Mauricio was actively preparing to return to the mission field. Now, the work of evangelism, leadership training and church-planting will continue through Mauricio’s disciples and the mission work of Lulu. “…though he died he still speaks.” (Hebrews 11:4b) He is survived by his wife - Maria de Lourdes Romero Lemus - Mexico City, Mexico; Children - Betsabe Abigail Salazar Hope & husband, Adam Blake Hope - Oklahoma City, OK, Obed Eli Salazar Romero & wife, Mariah Gene Salazar - Oklahoma City, OK; Grandson - Everett Leander Salazar; Father - David Vicente Salazar Mares - Queretaro, Mexico; Sisters - Paola Salazar Cuevas - Mexico, Fabiola Salazar Cuevas - Mexico. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 2:00 PM, June 22, 2021 at the Family Worship Center, 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski, Virginia 24301 with Rev. Harold Presley officiating. Burial will follow in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.

Jonathan Matthew “Matt” Jenkins, 39, of Max Meadows, VA, passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born September 10, 1981 in Princeton, he was the son of John Jenkins and Millie Dyson Jenkins of Max Meadows, VA. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Everett and Gracie Dyson; paternal grandparents, Doug and Geneva Jenkins; two uncles, Steve Dyson and Bob Hopkins; and his older brother, Joshua, who passed away just five years ago this month. Matt grew up in Lashmeet and graduated from PikeView High School in 1999 and Wytheville Community College in 2005. Matt spent most of his working life in the service industry in both front and back-office positions. He was an extremely avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins and the WVU football and basketball programs. He was an expert on the history of the players, team drafts and recruiting and if necessary, he would tell you so! Matt had a unique way of relating to children and no matter where he was, you could be sure all the kids would flock around him. He also had a special way of connecting to the elderly making them all feel much younger with him around. At the age of 26, Matt gave up a management position in a Dublin, VA hotel to return to West Virginia to provide live-in care for his aging maternal grandparents. Sharing a “birthday bond” with Papaw Dyson, he never felt it was a sacrifice at all but instead, the most significant thing he ever did. As a teenager, Matt participated in church activities frequently competing in Christian talent programs and Bible Quizzing activities having once been awarded a trophy for National High Scorer. As an adult, Matt maintained a strong faith in Christ even though his journey with Jesus didn’t always include the front door of a church building. After his brother died in 2016, Matt devoted his efforts to fill any gaps and voids in the lives of his parents and they will surely miss his presence. In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by a host of uncles, aunts and cousins who loved him and will greatly miss him. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, with his father and Pastor Michael Barnette officiating. A graveside service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, 5847 Oak Grove Ave., Dublin, VA. Friends attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 11, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mr. Jenkins, or share condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com. Please check back here after 7:00 p.m. on Friday to view a video memorial tribute to Mr. Jenkins. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Matt Jenkins please visit our Sympathy Store.

Curtis Andrew Ratcliffe, 80, of Fairlawn, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was a retired Pentecostal Holiness Minister. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lillian Ratcliffe; son, Aaron Ratcliffe; and sister, Bonnie Covey. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Sherian Ratcliffe; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Robert Hudgins; brother, James Ratcliffe; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the Appalachian Conference Grounds Cemetery in Dublin. The Ratcliffe family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.

Stanley Baldwin Renalds, 65, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center.  Mr. Renalds was born on July 29, 1955 in Linville and was the son of the late Robert Stanley and Nina Joyce Baldwin Renalds. In his early years, he enjoyed ministering to jails and nursing homes. He was a talented small engine mechanic who was known for his exceptional personality and his wonderful people skills.  Surviving are two daughters, Jessica Bradshaw and husband John of McGaheysville, Valerie Hise and husband Luke of Grottoes; grandchildren, Evan Hise, Logan Hise, Brenna Hise, Cherith Bradshaw, Isaac Bradshaw, Noah Bradshaw, Moriah Bradshaw and his former wife, Arlene Kelley.  Reverend John Bradshaw will conduct a graveside service on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2 PM at Singers Glen Cemetery.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required.  Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullehfh.com.  McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. James Edward Black, 75, of Bluefield, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Princeton Community Hospital. A celebration service is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 2:00 pm.  It will be held at Voice of Praise Worship Center in Bluewell, WV.

Rev. Kenneth Franklin Fogus, 85, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. on November 12, 1934, the son of the late Henry Kay Fogus and Mary Madeline Bennett Fogus. He was saved by God’s Grace and called into the ministry at the age of 18, a graduate of Holmes Theological Seminary and Emmanuel College, and served 7 different churches over 58 years before his retirement. He served on the Christian Education Board and on the conference Board of the Appalachian Conference. He had the heart of a Pastor and cared deeply for all in his congregation. He was All State in high school football, an avid sports fan and hunter, and was known as “the preacher that killed a bear”. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dr. Donald Fogus and Rev. Conald Fogus; sister, Freda Monday; and grandson, Sean Tatman.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Isabelle Boggs Fogus; daughter and her husband, Debra and Michael Tatman; sons, Kenneth Fogus, Jr. and his wife Drema; and Greg Fogus and special friend Patty; grandchildren, Nathan Tatman, Jonathan Tatman, Megan Tatman and Jared Fogus and wife Jenny; great grandson, Ander Fogus; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Alice and Willie Knight, Netsy and Edward Richardson, Henry and Sara Fogus, Steve and Ethel Fogus, Gary and Sue Fogus, and Rita and Randy Townley; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Funeral services will begin at 12 noon with Rev. Mike Ingo and Dr. C. R. Conner officiating. Interment will follow in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin. The Fogus family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.

Rev. Roy Glennard Quesenberry, 91, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was a minister of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was born in Radford, Va. on February 28, 1928, attended Radford City Schools and graduated from Holmes Bible College in 1951. He was licensed by the IHPC in 1948 and ordained in 1951. He served as pastor of French’s Chapel, Shady Springs (WVa.), Lynchburg, Christiansburg, Salem, and Radford. He also served as interim pastor at Vicker, Bakers Chapel, Merrimac, Bain’s Chapel and Tower of Refuge. He served as the conference Lifeliners Director, Mission and Evangelism Director, Conference Treasurer and Superintendent. He also served on the IPHC Evangelism Board, Emmanuel College Board of Trustees and Holmes Bible College Board of Trustees. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Pierce and Eula Rupe Quesenberry; two of the greatest people ever, his grandparents, Glen and Ollie Rupe (Mom and Dad) who raised him; his brother, Lawrence; and sisters, Barbara and Dottie. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Matusevich Quesenberry; daughters and son-in-law, Faith and Mitch Malloy of Destin, Fla. and Angie Quesenberry of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter; Eden Grace Malloy; sisters and brother-in-law; Ruth and Lewis Kirtner of Pulaski, and Lelia Quesenberry Thompson of Gainesville, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Annabelle Quesenberry of Penn Laird; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020 in the auditorium of the Appalachian Conference Grounds in Dublin, Va., with Bishop Preston Mathena officiating. Interment will follow in the conference cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Quesenberry Scholarship Fund at Holmes Bible College, 4901 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617. The Quesenberry family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.

Barry Lee Nall, 61, of Stephenson, Virginia, passed away on January 16, 2020 at Baptist Hospital Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas with his family by his side. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 20, 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Guy Nall and Mae Willow Sway Nall, of Huntsville, Alabama and a brother, Curtis Glen Nall of Hazel Green, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Deborah Emmalene Agee Nall of Stephenson, VA, a daughter, Hannah Lee Nall Rogers (Ryan), and a grandson, Cohen Samuel Rogers of North Little Rock, AR; one brother, James Terry Nall (Sandy) of Hazel Green, AL, and a multitude of friends and loved ones.
An ordained minister of the Gospel, Barry was radically saved at 15 years old and his zeal and passion for the Word of God never waned. He followed his calling to Emmanuel College, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Studies and later received his Master’s degree in Theology. He and his wife, Debs, partnered together in pastoral ministry their entire married life of 36 years, where they served in Texas, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was currently serving as pastor of Word of Life Ministries in Stephenson, VA. He was an inspiration and mentor to many young people throughout his pastoral career and taught rising leaders in London and El Salvador. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, was a voracious reader, and a perpetual student of the Word. He loved archaeology and interlaced much of his teaching with history and hidden nuggets of information gleaned from years of study. He was a music aficionado who enjoyed a wide variety of styles and artistic expression. Barry will be missed by those whose lives he touched by his being a friend to the friendless, his kindness, his wit, and his sense of humor, but most of all for his passionate love for God. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 1 pm at his home church, Faith Chapel, 3913 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, Alabama. Rev. Stuart Kelly will officiate, while a number of colleagues in ministry will share as well. A reception will follow.

Bishop Edward Winton Wood, Sr., 81, of Dublin, Va., was welcomed into Heaven in the early moments of Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on April 4, 1938 in Caldwell, W.V. to Walter L. Wood, Sr. and Mildred Wood. He was married to the love of his life, Freda Webb Wood, for 58 years. He held Bachelor degrees from Holmes Bible College and Emmanuel College, as well as a Master of Ministry degree from Southwestern Christian University. He was presented with an Honorary Doctorate from Maranatha College. Rev. Wood was an active minister in the Appalachian Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church for 60 years (1959-2009). He served as Pastor at Tazewell, Staunton, Merrimac, and Radford, Va.  He served the Conference as Lifeliners Director, Christian Education Director, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. Bishop Wood also served the denomination as the General Executive Director of Stewardship Ministries. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. Wood, Sr. and Mildred Bennett Wood; sister, Thelma Bashlor; and grandchildren Emma, Reagan and Hope Wood. Survivors include his wife, Freda Wood; children and their spouses, Edwina and Tracy Pence of King, N.C. and their children: Neal (Rachel) Pence, Lindsay and Mackenzie; Elaine Wood of Dublin; Eddie and Kim Wood of Fayetteville, N. C., and their children, Eddie, III, Ethan, Eli and Ella; and Emily and Ryan Jackson of Garner, N. C., and their children, Liliann, Elianna and Annabella; brother, Walter L. Wood, Jr. of Roanoke; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.  on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Appalachian Conference Grounds in Dublin, Va.  Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. with Bishop Preston Mathena and Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the conference cemetery. The Wood family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.


Lois Geneva Martin, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Meadowview, VA and resided there most of her life. In her early years she was employed by Hanes Knitting and Gordon Garments before starting a life long career as a florist. Lois, along with her husband, owned and operated Martin’s Flowers in Damascus, Virginia. However, she was best known as a licensed minister of the gospel through the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. She served as pastor to Chilhowie PH Church and Fuller Street PH church in Bristol, VA. She was also a founding member of Life Line Ministries Outreach in Meadowview, VA.She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and her husband of 62 years Clarence A. Martin. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Osborne and husband, Randall; son, Darrell Martin and wife, Dianna; grandchildren, Manisha Carver and husband, Richard, Eric Martin and wife, Felicia, and Keith Osborne and wife, Charisa;  step grandchildren, Kevin Osborne and wife, Tina, Aaron Osborne and wife, Marsha, and Uneva Prater and husband Tom; seven great grandchildren, four step great grandchildren, sister Joyce “Dot” Jones and many nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Life Line Ministries, 29255 Ryan Road, Meadowview, VA. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, April 26, 2019, at the church with Pastors Darrell Martin and Richard Carver officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Eric Martin, Keith Osborne, Isaac Carver, Kevin Osborne, Trevor Williams and Tony Stacy serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the women and men of Life Line Ministries. The family would like to extend special thanks to faithful neighbor Peggy Gregory, nurse Tracy Yarber, PT therapist Becky and the church family of Life Line Ministries. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to Life Line Ministries Outreach, 29255 Ryan Road, Meadowview, VA 24361. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Lois Geneva Martin is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).


Rev. (Bill) Kenneth William Linkous, Jr. age 70 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bill was born on December 2, 1947 in Itmann, West Virginia to Kenneth William Linkous, Sr. and Winnie Marie Goad Linkous.In addition to his mother Winnie Linkous of Mullens, West Virginia he is survived by his wife Lois Linkous of Woodlawn, Virginia; children and their spouses Michelle and Richie Sparks of Rock, West Virginia; Kelly McLamb of Beckley, West Virginia; Lacy and Melinda Cox of Hillsville, Virginia; Jenny and Kevin Gillispie of Beckley, West Virginia; grandchildren and spouse Corey and Brittany McGuire, Kaitlynn Gentry, Tanner Gentry all of Beckley, West Virginia; Lili Cox, Andrew Cox both of Hillsville, Virginia;   Jaclyn Gillispie of Louisville, Kentucky; one great-grandchild Ava McGuire; sister Sue Davidson of Mullens, West Virginia; brother Kenny Linkous of Mullens, West Virginia; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 in the Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jeff Wilson, the Rev. Ron Fredericks and the Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from six until eight at the Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church.He dedicated his life to serving the Lord and ministering to the lost.

Carolyn Keesee Wade, 76 of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was the wife of the late Charles Wade.Born in Lynchburg, May 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Orbra Keesee and Elizabeth Stern Keesee. She retired from Lynchburg City Schools after over 30 years of service. She also served as pastor of Rock Haven Ministries. She is survived by five children, Anita Semmont of Lynchburg, Debbie Bryan and husband Ray of Bedford, Cindy Spencer and husband Mike of Forest, Linwood Adkins and wife Ladora of Forest and Adam Wade of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one brother, Larry Keesee and wife Judy of Richmond; one sister, Mary Allen and husband Linward of Emporia; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  A service celebrating her life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor Mike Dodson officiating.Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider IPHC Appalachian Conference,5847 Oak Grove Ave, Dublin, VA 24084.

Ralph Eugene Seal, Sr., age 74, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.   Ralph was a retired minister.  He is survived by his wife; Frances May Wagner Seal, his children; Eugenia Lynn Marsh of Bentonville, Va., Tony W. Seal of Hanford, Ca., Crystal Pomeroy of Front Royal, Va., Steven Seal of Stanley, Va., Heather Semones of Amelia .  Also survived by 12  grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Margetts of Winchester, VA., Sandra Santmeyers of Bentonville, Va., Glenda Walh of Windchester, Va., He is also survived by a grand daughter, Vandala Brandley, and grandson; Gage Powell.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Virgil O. Seal, Sr., Bertha V. Seal, two children; Ralph Eugene Seal, Jr., Mary Victoria Seal, and son Robert Keith Semones, Jr.,  brother, Virgil O. Seal, Jr., Larry A. Seal. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday September 28, 2018 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with interment following in Salem UMC Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at 12 Noon on Friday prior to the service.

Rev. James F. LaValley, 84, of Draper, was born on March 23rd 1934 and passed away on May 29th 2018.  He was a pastor who went on short term mission trips, he also taught college for several years and worked with the college students in Christian groups which he really enjoyed greatly. He has been retired for a number of years and has enjoyed working in the local church and taking care of his family. He was a very Godly man.He was predeceased by a son; Timothy Samuel LaValley.He is survived by his wife; Delores LaValley, Son; Andrew Lee LaValley, Daughter; Sharon Christine Tegtmeier,   7 Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday June 3rd at 2:30 pm from the Draper Valley Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Mike Ingo officiating.Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.Visitation will be from 1:30 till the service hour.In lieu of flowers, the Family wishes memorials be sent to the Draper Valley Pentecostal Church at 5662 E. Lee Hwy, Max Meadows, VA 24360. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.

Rev. Larry Dwaine Buckland, Sr. , 77, of Welch, was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, January 20, 2018 surround by his family at the Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV, where had had resided since June 2014.
Born on June 5, 1940 at Havaco, he was a son of the late William Herbert Buckland and Ruth Evans Buckland. He was a meat cutter for Kroger, Island Creek Company Stores, Davidson’s, Deskins, and Sav-A-Lot. He also worked as a coal lab technician and was an ordained minister thru the International Pentecostal Holiness Churches. He served as a previous pastor of the Big Four Pentecostal Holiness Church in Kimball. He was a US Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special aunt, Margaret Sorah. He leaves behind his: Loving wife of 43 years: Nancy Price Buckland of the home,  2 sons:  Rev. Larry Buckland, Jr. and wife Christi of Fairmont, Walter W. Buckland of Welch. Daughter: Charity R. Buckland of Welch, Grandson: Larry Dwaine (Trey) Buckland of Fairmont, Brother: William Grant Buckland and wife Linda of Dayton, OH; 2 sisters: Sharon Shrewsbury of Princeton, Martha Boyd and husband Charles Scott Boyd. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Bishop Timothy Akers officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be: Estil Stuart Sorah, Ronnie Sorah, Mike Evans, Maynard Charles Evans, Russell Shrewsbury, Charles Scott (Chuck) Boyd. & Bryant Sorah. The VFW Post 1144 will conduct Military honors. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.

Rev. Hampton Talmadge Atkinson, age 89 of Dublin, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 12, 2018.  He was born in Shawsville, VA on August 29, 1928 the son of the late Dock Atkinson and Clara Jewell Atkinson.  He was a retired Pastor with the Pentecostal Holiness Church from 1951 – 2007.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christal Noel Atkinson; siblings, Bonnie Henson, Clarence Atkinson, Merle Bean and Marian Janney.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Manuel Atkinson; daughters, Pam and Dale Sayers of Max Meadows, VA, Myra and Bobby Floyd of Fairview, Ky, Teresa and Tim Aker, Rebecca and Scott Freeman all of Max Meadows, VA; brothers, Russell Atkinson, Scott Atkinson both of Salem, VA; grandchildren, Jason, Blake, Matthew, Kelli, Paula; great-grandchildren, Abriella, Gabriel, Landry, Raegan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 7:00 Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Mike Ingo, Bishop Preston Mathena and  Pastor Steve Willis officiating with a graveside committal service to follow 11:00 A.M. Tuesday in the Appalachian Pentecostal Holiness Conference Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. prior to the service. Barnett Funeral home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Atkinson family.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at:  www.highlandfuneralservice.com


Brother Robert Smith passed away December 21, 2017. Arrangements are being made with McCoy Funeral Home. Please remember the Smith family in your prayers.

Rev. Walter Irvin Corner, 71 of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Born on September 16, 1946 in Bluefield, WV he was a son of the late Charles Lee Corner and Mary Ellen Barrett Corner. Rev. Corner was ordained through the Appalachian Conference of the IPHC. He was a minister of The Pentecostal Holiness Church having served at churches in Fayetteville, WV; Covington, VA; and Organ Cave, WV. He was the director of the food bank at the White Sulphur Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Shrader. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Joan Rock Corner; daughter, Denise L. Honaker and husband, Michael of Lewisburg and their children, Andrew L. Honaker and Payton G. Honaker; daughter, Carole Gore and husband, Jim of Virginia; son, Mark W. Marrs and family of Lewisburg; God-daughters; Sarah Beth Marsolek and family of Virginia, Danielle M. Cadd and family of Virginia, Patricia L. Kirkwood & husband of Virginia;; niece, Nancy Cregger & family; nephews, Mark, Lee, John, Junior Cregger, & David Byrd & families. He will be missed by many friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg with Pastor Gene Sizemore officiating. Burial with military honors by the US Air Force will follow in the Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Organ Cave, WV. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until time of the service at the funeral home. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Rev. Walter Irvin Corner, please visit our Tribute Store.

William Shepard Townley (Bill) 85, of Ripplemead, departed this life, Monday morning,October 2, 2017 in the care of Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg and his loving family.Born in Crandon, Bland County, on April 22, 1932, he was a son of the late William Frank and Edna Victoria Havens Townley. Bill was a veteran of the US Army Korean War, a Pentecostal Evangelist and he worked as a lineman for Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company. He was a member of the Craig County Hunt Club, the Masonic Lodge, and Faith Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pearisburg. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary Ann Dowdy Townley of sixty-one years just a month ago, his brothers Blaine Townley, :LB Townley, Leonard Townley, Arvest Kelly, and his sisters Winfred Cox, Dorothy Ford, Louella Sarver, and Barbara Townley. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Debra Lynn Townley of Ripplemead, Barbara Ann Townley of Ripplemead, and Kathy Townley of Narrows; his grandsons Scotty Lee Detamore of Dublin and Nathaniel Byson Atwell of Narrows; his brothers Jim Townley (Wiz) of South Boston and Sherman Townley (Wanda) of Marion and his sister Virginia Woodfin (Frank) of Amelia.Graveside services will be conducted Thursday October 5, 2017 at 1:00 pm in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with Pastors Debbie Hutton and Eddie Kendall officiating. The family will receive friends two hours before the services at the Kendall Funeral Home, in Pembroke.The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimers Foundation. The family would like to thank caregivers Joyce Lucas and Ashley Armstrong for their excellent care. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.

Cathy S. Stone: Cathy was the Pastor of Roderfield PH Church and was the wife to Daniel Stone. Arrangements are as follows, The viewing will be held Friday, September 22 at 6 pm.  The funeral will be held Saturday, September 23 at 12 noon. All arrangements will be held at the Roderfield PH Church.

Kennedy Myers: The world became a more beautiful place June 13, 2017 when a sweet baby girl named Kennedy was born to Jordan and Kayla Myers. A true gift of God’s grace wrapped in innocence and strength. She was a light that shined so bright and reached so many. Her journey was not an easy one. She struggled with many issues, yet she was such a fighter and courageously finished her course. Earthly suffering lost its grip on her July 28, 2017 as she went to be held in the loving hands of her perfect Heavenly Father. To our beautiful baby girl, we love you so much and are so proud of you. You will always be our baby, Kennedy Grace. May you play and sing and dance forever in the eternal home of love and joy. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Robert and Anna Myers, Hazel Reed, Clifford Bain, Johnnie and Audrey Nunley and Donald Bassinger. Survivors include her parents, Jordan and Kayla Myers; Grandparents, Larry and Wanda Myers, Larry Thomas, and Brent and Shenna Viers; great grandparents, Kinzy Reed, Betty Bassinger, John and Mildred Viers, and Hedy Viers; aunts and uncles, Glenn and Rebecca Myers, Larry, Jr. and Angela Myers, Stacey Myers, Michael and Susan Myers, Kenny and Shenndy Kelley, Larry Thomas, Jr., J.T. Thomas, Travis Thomas, Josh and Ashley Dunbar, Heather Viers, Heaven Thomas and Carley Viers; and lots of other family, church family and friends.. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Lee Sarver officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Bain Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help defer funeral costs to Mullins Funeral Home, P. O. Box 3544, Radford, VA 24143. The Myers family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

Donald Claude Elliott can now say with St. Paul in his letter to Timothy, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all who have loved His appearing. Donald C. Elliott, 80, of Lashmeet, died Friday, March 24, 2017. Born July 25, 1936 at Springton, he was the son of the late Garland Elliott and Lena Carden Elliott. Having dropped out of high school and realizing the importance of education, Dr. Elliott obtained a GED, earned a B.S. Degree in Education from Bluefield State College, a B.S. Degree in Religion from Emmanuel College, a M.A. Degree in History and Education from Radford University and a Ph.D. in Society and Religion from Oxford Graduate School. At the age of 24, Dr. Elliott acknowledged a call into the ministry and was licensed and ordained as a minister in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served as pastor to congregations in Mullensville, Matoaka, Bluewell, Athens, GA, Radford, VA and Charlotte, NC. Dr. Elliott’s teaching career, which he viewed as an extension of his call, began at UTEC in Monroe, NC, Stanley Community College in Albemarle, NC, Anson Community College in Polkton, NC, South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, NC and finished at Mountain State University in Beckley. For those of you who knew him well, it will come as no surprise that Donald C. Elliott did not want the prolonged sadness associated with wakes, funerals and burials. Therefore, he decided long ago to forgo this tradition and would ask that you simply remember the time shared on earth, the messages he preached about salvation, and the importance of being prepared to meet God. His heartfelt desire has always been that all would accept Jesus Christ as Savior and would one day share with him the joys of Heaven for all eternity. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Burkett Elliott; and one brother, Emory Elliott.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Dunford Elliott; one son, Steven Elliott and wife Felecia; one daughter, Cindy Brady and husband Verne; one step-daughter, Susan Lawrence; one step-son, Jason Perkins and wife Danielle; one sister, Lois Gibson and husband John; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Elliott and Eunice Burkett Mills and husband Larry; four brothers-in-law, Harold Burkett and wife Deborah, Keith Dunford and wife Rhonda, Kevin Dunford and wife Becky and Raymond Begil; nine grandchildren, Shawn, Sarah, Alisa, Drew, and by marriage, Eric, Jayden, Reagan, Kaitlyn and Sarah, with each one being his favorite; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews who he loved as his own; and special friend, Paula Elliott. Honoring Dr. Elliott’s request, there will be no services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.


Everette Joe Rogers,II, 85, went to be with the Lord, November 28, 2016. Joe was born November 18, 1931 in Coalwood, WV, to the late Everett J. & Thelma B. Rogers. He was devoted to God and his family. Joe was a talented musician and taught vocal, piano, English, and Spanish in Freeborn, KY, Charleston, WV, and Emmanuel College in Franklin, GA, New Brunswick, NJ, and Roanoke City Schools. He was an ordained minister with the Appalachian Conference of International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was involved in music at the following churches: Westchester NJ, Freeborn, KY, St. Albans, WV, Roanoke PH, and Christian Life. He also played the organ at Piedmont and Appalachian Conference camp meetings. He graduated from Bob Jones University and received a master’s degree from Westchester State University. He also attended classes at Radford and UVa. Universities. Joe had a great sense of humor, and would never pass up a good joke. Never a harsh word for anyone, but genuinely showing the love of Jesus Christ to everyone through his humility and faithfulness in the Kingdom. Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Halsey Laurence “Larry” Rogers and surviving wife Margaret B. Rogers. Surviving him is his wife of 57 years, Harriett Green Rogers; son, Joel M. Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Genevieve and Lynn Coffey; grandchildren, Terry L. Coffey, DeAnna Coffey; brother, Doyle B. Rogers. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home. Services will be conducted 11 a.m. at Christian Life International on Friday, December 2, 2016. Interment will follow services at 2 p.m. at the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin, Va. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.
 
Dr. William M. Post, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 8, 2016. He was born July 30, 1925 in Marigold, Miss., to Andrew and Emma Post. He married his childhood sweetheart, Frances Crutchfield of Memphis, TN on December 24, 1942. Together, they faithfully served their Lord for 68 years until Frances went home to heaven Nov. 13, 2011. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46. He graduated from Holmes Theological Seminary, Northwest College, and California Graduate School of Theology. In addition, he pursued a music degree at Colorado State College. Pastor Bill served as Minister of Music at Christian Heritage in Memphis, pastored at Calvary Temple in Vancouver, B.C. and New Life Temple in Roanoke, VA. He was Superintendent of the Northwest Conference. He moved to Oklahoma City, OK where he served as Assistant to the Superintendent of the IPHC. In 1991, he retired from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Ponca City, OK. Following their move to Greeley, he served as Interim Pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ for eight months and then was Pastor of Evans United Methodist Church for 16 months. From 1992 to 2012, Bill served as Director of Care Ministry at Greeley Wesleyan Church. He was indefatigable in providing prayer, comfort and encouragement to many who were hospitalized or homebound. After 47 years in ministry and upon his retirement in 2012, Sr. Pastor Steve Wilson honored him as a Pastor Emeritus. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by a son, William, Jr. (Beth) and their children, Aaron (Ally) Denver; Katelyn (Jeremiah) Platteville and Delanie (Zac) Evans; a daughter, Lynne Post and friend Susen Bell, Greeley. Daughter Judith Sue Post Kammerer preceded Bill and Frances in death. Granddaughter Audrey Kammerer, NC and grandson Joel Kammerer, CA also survives him. Viewing will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Adamson Chapel, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley. The Home-going Celebration will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 14 at Greeley Wesleyan Church, 3600 22nd Street. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to Greeley Wesleyan Church Missions Fund in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services at www.adamsonchapels.com. Condolences to the family may also be sent to this website.

Nancy Harvey Humphries, 86, of Danville, Va. obtained her Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She danced her way into heaven to meet Jesus and reunite with the love of her life the Rev. D. Ray Humphries who predeceased her on August 2, 2010, just three days shy of their 60 years of marriage on August 5th. Nancy was born in Campbell County, Va. on June 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Willie A. Harvey, Sr., and the late Katheryn Martin Harvey. She is also survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Humphries Johnson; grandson, Adam Michael Johnson; granddaughter, Lindsey Johnson Isley, her husband, Joshua Isley; and two great- grandchildren, who loved their “MawMaw” – Ryan Paul Isley and Raelyn Sheree Isley, both of whom were the joy and sunshine of her life.  MawMaw also loved Cameron Emery as an adoptive great- grandson. The Emery’s are close friends of the family. Cami was so special to her. Together Ray and Nancy began ministry in the Pentecostal Holiness Church, shepherding and leading several congregations: in Welch and Mullens, W.Va.; Mt. Paul P.H. Churches. They retired from pastoring in 1999.Nancy loved serving as a pastor’s wife and had a special love for the seniors in their pastoral congregations. Nancy loved to laugh and joke around with others.  She could be a big tease and would get a big kick out of being teased.At her church pastorates, she was known as “granny” by the children and she loved holding and getting kisses from all the babies. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Erlene Harvey Walker of Danville, Va. and brother, Willie (Bill) A. Harvey, Jr. of Weaver, Ala., as well as many loving nieces and nephews and their families.  Nancy is preceded in death by her sisters, Arlie Harvey Adkins, Ann Mae Harvey Payne, Betty Jo Harvey Scearce and Eva Harvey Tucker.  Nancy was very family oriented and loved spending time with family at their many get-togethers.A special thanks to Commonwealth Hospice for their wonderful care. An extra special thanks to “mom’s girls” Wendy Amos and Carolyn Holland who were very special caregivers to her. A celebration of the life of Nancy Harvey Humphries will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Norris Funeral Services Chapel on Franklin Tnpk, Danville, Va. with Kathy Johnson, Lindsey Isley and the Rev. Roger Ewing officiating.  Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park in Danville, VA. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Service at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 and at other times at the residence.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made “in memory of Nancy Humphries” to God’s Pit Crew, 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA  24540.

Rev. Mary Elizabeth Jackson Dodson, 95, of Altavista, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her residence. She was the loving and devoted wife of the Rev. Henry Kenneth Dodson, Sr. Born September 14, 1920 in Halifax, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Martha Walker Jackson and was also preceded in death by three sons, Bennie and Kenny and an infant son. Rev. Dodson was a retired Pastor of Home Mission Outreach and was a charter member of Tree of Life Ministries. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Pastor J. Mike Dodson and wife Debie of Lynchburg; her daughter, Dr. Nancy Dodson Bennett, Sr. Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise in Florida and her husband Dan; six grandchildren, Lisa, Todd, Michael, Jr., Candace, Nanci, and Beau and fifteen great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Tree of Life Ministries with Pastor J. Mike Dodson and the Rev. Dr. Nancy Dodson Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Tree of Life Cemetery in Altavista. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016 at the church and other times at the residence. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Centra Health Hospice and to Mary’s private health care staff. In lieu of flowers, Mary would have loved for you to help someone in need.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.

Ernest Carter Kestner: Ernest Carter Kestner, Tuesday, July 25th, 1933 - Monday, July 4th, 2016; Visitation: Friday, July 8th, 2016, 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Location: John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home; Address: 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153; Service Information: Saturday, July 9th, 2016, 11:00am; Officiating: Pastor Ryan Linkous; Co-Celebrant: Pastor Josh Kestner; Location: Christian Life International Church; Address: 1 CLI Way Salem, Virginia 24153; Interment Information: Sherwood Memorial Park; Address: 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153; The Kestner family is in the care of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.

Joshua Benson Jenkins, 39, of Dublin, VA, formerly of Mercer County, went to be wth the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born April 11, 1977 at Bluefield, he was the oldest son of John Jenkins and Millie Dyson Jenkins. Joshua attended Matoaka and PikeView High Schools and was a member of the first graduating class in 1995. After high school, Joshua married the love of his life and best friend, Melissa Midkiff. He then joined the U.S. Air Force which took him and his wife to Grand Forks, ND. In his four years in the Air Force, Joshua excelled and earned many accolades and awards, including the prestigious “Airman of the Year” in 2000. After his service in the Air Force, Joshua and Melissa moved back to West Virginia, where he took a job working at the VA Hospital in Beckley. He loved his work there but was forced to early retirement due to illness. He spent his remaining years focusing on his greatest talents and passions, art and music. He was a brilliant artist and left many exquisite paintings and drawings behind for his family to cherish. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Doug Jenkins; and maternal grandparents, Everett and Gracie Dyson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 18 years, Melissa of Princeton; one brother, Matt of Dublin, VA; his paternal grandmother, Geneva Jenkins of Princeton; mother-in-law, Cathy Midkiff; brother and sister in law, James and Angie Baldwin; a special niece, Riley; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Cornerstone Church, 809 College Street, Narrows, VA with his father officiating. A military graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, VA. The family will receive friends Monday, June 20, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. until service hour at the Cornerstone Church in Narrows, VA. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton

Randle Vernon Cregger, 65, died peacefully Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home in Pulaski, Va. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Ronda Scott Cregger; sons Adam Cody Cregger and Donald Cregger; granddaughter Courtney Cregger; sister Annie Mae Edney and brother-in-law Harold Edney; and sister Margaret Johnson. Randle is preceded in death by his father, Randle Edward Thomas Cregger; mother Pearl Carter Cregger; aunt Josephine Carter; and sister Mary Francis Hoverter. Randle was an ordained minister with the Appalachian Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, and served the church and his community in this capacity in various ways. He was active in nursing home and rehabilitation facility ministry. He was an avid golfer, and had a passion for caring about those to whom he met and ministered. He was also a very talented and accomplished musician in many ways, and had a passion for playing music, singing and using his gifts in service to God. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church (Family Worship Center), Memorial Drive Pulaski, with Dr. C.R. Conner and Rev. Richard Hall officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Private burial will occur at a later date. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.

Rhonda Robertson Mills, 49, of Lexington, passed into the presence of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 after a four-and-a-half year long battle with reoccurring health challenges. Rhonda was born on Monday, September 19, 1966 in Lynchburg. She was predeceased by her biological father, CPL Ronald Edward Robertson who died in the Vietnam War, her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Robertson, paternal grandfather, Edward I. Robertson, and paternal uncle, Jerry R. Robertson.Rhonda is survived by her parents, the Rev. Earl and Carla Ragland of Thaxton; Pastor W.A. Mills Jr. husband of 30 years, and their adult children, Rachel Mills Wilson and husband, David of Lexington, Tré Mills and wife Megan of Blacksburg, and Hannah Mills of Washington,D.C. It was Rhonda’s great joy to live long enough to see and hold their firstborn grandchild, Gabriel David Wilson. Rhonda leaves behind her five siblings, Ronnie Robertson (Astrid), Mark Robertson (Regina), Robin Ragland Bass (Alvin), Murdock Ragland, and “baby” brother, Corbert Ragland (Dale). She is also survived by her beloved in-laws, the Rev. Tim and Ruth Mills Creel.Rhonda met her college sweetheart at Holmes Bible College in Greenville, S.C. in 1983. After dating two years they were wed on Saturday, October 12, 1989 and spent their 30 years together as husband and wife pastoring churches in North Carolina and Virginia, the last 20 years as Senior Pastor and First Lady of the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church, who has faithfully stood by their side from day one, providing special care during the last years and days of her life on this earth.Rhonda served as a Registered Nurse for nearly 20 years until her health necessitated an early retirement. She was an accomplished musician, vocalist, and artistic individual who has been described by some as sassy and classy, fun and feisty. She loved her husband, children, grandson, family and friends, but most of all her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in whose presence she now dwells eternally.A celebration of Rhonda’s life is scheduled for Saturday, 11 a.m. April 30, 2016 at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1702 Chestnut Avenue, Buena Vista, VA. The internment will follow at the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastor Bart Hellmuth, Bishop Preston Mathena, and Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham will officiate at the service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rhonda’s life.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Program. The family would like to thank Carillion Home Health, UVA Medical Staff, church family, and friends all around the world for their faithful, unwavering love and care shown to them during Rhonda’s extended illness.Arrangements by Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Home in Buena Vista, VA.

Juanita Marcella Kingrea, born on January 3, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, passed away from this world into the presence of the Lord on February 5, 2016, at the age of 72. Juanita married the love of her life, the Reverend Kenneth R. Kingrea in 1960. They settled in Christiansburg, VA where they raised their three children: Towana, Ray, and Brian. Rev. Kingrea and Juanita spent more than 40 years together in ministry; indeed, Juanita’s kindness, compassion, and good (yet feisty) sense of humor will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Juanita was a devoted wife and mother and loved being “Granny” to her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Juanita loved holidays and family get togethers; any chance she got to spend with her family was important to her. But, above all else, she loved her Lord and Savior, sharing His message of grace with others, and took pride that her family members were all saved and serving in ministry. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, “Doc” and Maggie Williams; and her mother-in-law, Nina Franklin. Juanita is survived by her beloved husband, the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea; children, Towana Kitts and her husband Joseph, Ray Kingrea and his wife Sandy, all of Christiansburg, VA, and Brian Kingrea and his wife Kay, of Silver Spring, MD. She was a loving grandmother to Bethany Creger and her husband Benjamin, Hannah Venable and her husband Michael, Andrew Kingrea and his wife Sydnah, Jessica Barbir and her husband Timothy, and Zachary, Dakota, Cheyenne, and Tacoma Kingrea. Juanita was a proud great-grandmother to Gabriel and Ezra Creger. She also leaves behind her brothers, John Williams and Ronald Williams. Family and friends will gather at Harbor of Hope in Christiansburg, VA, on Monday, February 8th for Visitation, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Funeral service will also be held at Harbor of Hope on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a private graveside service for the family only.

Lee Andrew Ratcliff, 41, of Hiwassee, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was a facilities manager and engineer for Appalachian Conference and a member of Tower of Refuge Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Lee Ratcliff. Survivors include his wife, Laurie T. Ratcliff of Hiwassee; mother, Sheila M. Ratcliff of Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete and Michelle Ratcliff of Unionville, and Tim and Lora Ratcliff of Fairlawn; nieces and nephews, Alyssa, Alley, Aaron, Brianna, Bethany and Robert and their children, Ruth Ann and Ian and their child, Katelyn and Kyle; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lyndell and Hilda, and Charlene and Prakash. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Tower of Refuge Church. Memorial services will follow at 12 Noon with Rev. Stacy C. Cope and Rev. Gary C. Cope officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial be made to the Tower of Refuge Building Fund, 5846 Oak Grove Avenue, Dublin, VA 24084. The Ratcliff family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.

Reverend Glenn Rudolph Wright, age 89, of Wytheville, VA passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015.  He was born March 11, 1926, the son of the late Bruce and Bessie Walker Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Nannie C. Wright; three brothers, one sister and his grandson, Jeremy Wright.  Glenn was a loving “brother”, father and grandfather to his many family and friends.  He retired from Hercules at the age of 50 then called into full-time ministry where he served as Pastor of Sylvatus Pentecostal Holiness Church, Irish Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church and Mitchell’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church.  He was a member of the Appalachian Pentecostal Holiness Church Conference in Dublin, VA.  After retiring from the ministry, he attended Baker’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Austinville, VA and Word of Life Pentecostal Holiness Church in Wytheville, VA.  Glenn was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He is survived by his five children, Rudy and Donna Wright of Hickory, NC, Randy and Janet Wright of Wytheville, VA, Dianne and Alfred Stephens of Wytheville, VA, Nancy and Ron Stiles of Christiansburg, VA, Rebecca and Michael Stevenson of Mt. Airy, NC; grandchildren and spouses, Al and Julia Stephens, Sharon and Richard Smith, Bruce and Caroline Stephens, Ashley Wright, Glenn, III and Christine Wright, Justin Wright, Amy Wright, Amanda Brunner, Carolyn Ratcliff,   Tony and Mitzi Thornton; great grandchildren, Walker, Senah, Zach, Kyle, Hannah, Griffin, Sydney, Rowdy, Josie, Glenn IV, Conner, Parker, Ethan and Ava; two sisters, Janice Cox of Galax, VA and Audrey Viars of Bassett, VA.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Barnett Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Appalachian Pentecostal Holiness Conference Cemetery, Dublin, VA.  The family will receive friends Saturday one hour before service time at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to George Wythe High School Jeremy Wright Scholarship Foundation, One Maroon Way, Wytheville, VA 24382.  Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Wright family.

Frank Cecil Albano, 65, finally answered the Lord’s call to “come to Me” when he passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his home in Dublin. He was a retired International Pentecostal Holiness minister with over 30 years of ministry. He was preceded in death by his father, James Michael Albano. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Betty B. Albano of Dublin; mother, Frieda A. Albano of Pulaski; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Keefer, and Amy and Allan Morris, all of Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Todd Cecil and Brenda Albano of Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, James Michael and Pat Albano of Marion; 8 grandchildren, Zachary, Zane and Zaiden Morris, Jacob, Hannah and Leah Keefer, Caleb Albano and Hunter Dean; and many brothers and sisters in Christ. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Bill Pierson and Rev. Jim Sasser officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Taking It To The Streets Ministry, 223 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, VA 24301. The Albano family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford Va.

Betty Jo Sarah Catherine Robinson Boggs, 75, formally of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Monday the 14th of September, on her 75th birthday at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where she resided with her husband of 57 years, Billy Joe Boggs and her youngest daughter, Karin Kirby. Betty was born in 1940 in Fairfield, Virginia and was a faithful homemaker, wife and mother, daughter, sister, and Pastor’s wife for 45 years. She was a talented seamstress, pianist, Girl Scout Leader, cared for foster children, worked with the mentally and physically disabled, as well as many other children and youth in the community. She served her Lord and Church faithfully. Betty enjoyed entertaining, cooking, and baking for her family and community for many gatherings. She is survived by her husband, Billy Joe Boggs of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, her five children, Pamela Boggs Stewart and husband Mike of Atlanta, Georgia, Susan Boggs Carpenter of Costa Mesa, California, Mark Boggs and wife Clara of Troutville, Virginia, Kimberly Falkenberry and husband, Meadows of Columbus, Georgia and Karin Boggs Kirby of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; seven grandsons, Jacob Carpenter and wife, Stacey of Winchester, Virginia, Zachary Carpenter and Melissa of Abingdon, Virginia, Justin Stewart of Covina, California, Joshua Stewart of Carnesville, Georgia, Jonathan Boggs of Troutville, Virginia, Zachary Hart and wife, Britain of Bedford, Virginia and Scott Huettner of Columbus, Georgia and one granddaughter, Jaimie Huettner of Columbus, Georgia; three sisters, Judi Dowell of Elkton, Virginia, Cecilia Hughett of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Barbara Hensley of Elkton, Virginia and one brother, Steven Robinson of Elkton, Virginia. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, Bailey and Raegan Carpenter, Isaiah and Caleb Carpenter, and Payton and Paris Hart. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Carrington Henderson and Bessie Catherine Alt Robinson and her sister, Patricia Robinson Coyner, all of Staunton, Virginia.
Services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Oakey’s East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM with the service following at 2 PM in Oakey’s Chapel. Interment Old Dominion Memorial Garden. Dr. Mike Stewart, her son-in-law will officiate. To continue her legacy, please make a donation to your local charity or church. On-line condolences may be sent to www.oakeys.com

Robert “Bobby” E. Clark Jr, 59, and his loving wife Pamela “Pam” J Clark 56, of Floyd, went to be with our Lord on August 22, 2015. Bobby was born June 18, 1956 the son of Robert Sr and Nancy Clark of Warrenton VA. Pam was born April 2, 1959 the daughter of Lewis and Christine Judd of Amissville VA. God brought Bobby and Pam together and they were married on June 19, 1976. Bobby and Pam were equally passionate about Christ. Both dedicated their lives to spreading the word of God and helping those in need. Bobby is survived by his mother Nancy Clark of Culpeper VA, brothers Howard Clark of Warrenton VA, J.T. & sister-in-law Terri Lee Clark of Boones Mill VA, Norman & sister-in-law Laurie Clark of Bealeton VA, and Sam & sister-in-law Kris Clark of Broad Run VA. He is also survived by a sister Susan & brother-in-law Eric Brown of Culpeper VA. Bobby and Pam both are survived by daughter Robin & son in law Gregory Quesinberry of Floyd VA and son Torrey Clark of Floyd VA. They are both also survived by grand children Taryn Brewer, Jaden Brewer, Jaxon Brewer, Rosln Brewer, Alexis Lytton, Jada Quesinberry, & Carly Quesinberry. They also were survived by a great grandchild, Rori Harris. Bobby and Pam’s life will be celebrated at Abundant Life Fellowship, 4491 Old Pike Rd in Pilot Va., at 11am on Friday August 28, 2015 with pastor Larry Meadors officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd VA. The family will be receiving friends 6 until 8 pm on Thursday August 27, 2015 at Gardner Funeral Home, 202 E. Oxford St. Floyd VA. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org or to World Missions at iphc.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

Reverend Leslie E. Shelton, age 67 of Pulaski passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Born November 20, 1947 in Hiwassee he was the son of the late Rev. John Elmer Shelton & Lummie Largen Shelton. His sisters; Imogene Mabe, Pauline Landreth, Dorothy Louise Shelton, Jeannette Geraldine Russell and brothers; Dwight L. “Moody” Shelton, Clyde Clifton Shelton and Hoover Shelton preceded him in death. He is survived by his Wife- Jeanie Denny Shelton-Pulaski, Children- Patrick N. Shelton – Hiwassee Penny Shelton Taylor & Jimmy Taylor, Jr. – Mechanicsville Pamela Shelton Lucas & Brian – Dublin, Grandchildren- Matthew Lucas Kyla, James, Kalei, Kensi Taylor, Sister- Daphine & Mike McPeak – Hiwassee, Brother- Johnny Shelton, Jr. and Brenda-Pulaski Rev. J.B. Shelton & Shirley – Christiansburg, Sister-in-law- Betty Shelton – Richmond. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM – Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, Draper with Rev. Billy Akers, Bishop Preston Mathena & Rev. J.B. Shelton officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM at The Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. To send the family your online condolences, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Chapels, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Shelton family.

Rev. Donald Miller Linkous, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at his son’s home in Bastian. He was a retired Pentecostal Holiness minister, preaching up until a few days before his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Lee and Nettie Linkous, his first wife, Phyllis Linkous his second wife, Connie T. Linkous, and a son, Tim Linkous two daughters, Rebecca Linkous and Patricia M. Layne, brother, Otis Linkous, three sisters, Maxine Pinder, Bonnie Creasy and Catherine Burdiss. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Nancy Linkous of Bastian, and Ron and Debbie Linkous of Groveland, FL; grandchildren, Melissa Cantrell, Danny Linkous, Jr., Candice Layne, Carrie Dixon and Brittany and Casey Linkous; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jimmy Linkous of Wilmington, Del; sister, Florence Tredway of Wilmington, Del; a sister-in-law, Gaynell Linkous of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 pm Monday, February 9th at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jube Burke and Rev. Justin Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery in Dublin. The Linkous family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.

Dorothy Pendry Perdue Lampley, 80, of Rockingham died Friday, September 26, 2014 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Sweet Haven Church with Rev. Mitchell Roller officiating. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday at the church and other times at the home. There will be a graveside service at 4:00 pm Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Hall’s United Methodist Church Cemetery, 4302 North Fork Rd, Elliston, VA 24807. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sweet Haven Church, 424 Midway Rd, Rockingham, NC 28379. The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com

Helen M. Harrison, 84, of Cumberland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Being the wife of Reverend Joseph A. Harrison, she held various positions in the Pentecostal Holiness Church, one of which gave her much satisfaction as the Women’s Ministries President of the Pentecostal Holiness Appalachian Conference. Joe and Helen pastored churches in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, the last being in Galax and Austinville, Virginia. Helen was indeed a “Special Angel,” loved by all who knew her. Friends will be received at Covenant Life Christian Center, 15200 McMullen Hwy., Cresaptown, (adjacent to Food Lion/Hanna Plaza) on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 3 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Covenant Life Christian Center on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Lamp, assisted by the Rev. Wesley Russ officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to CLCC, P.O. Box 81, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Rev. Jeanette Inez Bishop, 78, of Indian Valley, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. David Goad and Rev. Clyde Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in the Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Maberry Funeral Home.

William “Bill” Johnson, 86, of the Princeton Health Care Center died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Princeton Community Hospital.  Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Johnson and wife Patricia, Rev. Eddie Johnson and wife Lisa, and Kenneth Johnson; one daughter, Sandra Wendel and husband Joe. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Eddie Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Sandlick Cemetery with the Mercer County Veterans Council conducting military graveside rites. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Rev. James Welch, 65, of Bedford, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Visitation is Friday evening, March 14, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel. Funeral service is 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at  Cool Spring Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral  Home. http://www.burch-messier.com/contact-get-in-touch-341

Rev. Tom Patrick’s wife are as follows: Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Dublin Church of God. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. before the services. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Fletcher Cemetery on Fletchers Mt. Road, Pearisburg, VA. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements.

Rev. Dallas Jewell passed away February 27, 2014. Brother Dallas loved the Lord and served him with his whole heart. Visitation for Dallas will be Saturday, March 1 from 6-8 pm at the Draper Valley PH Church. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, March 2 at 2 pm at the Draper Valley PH church. The family is in the care of Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, VA.

Rev. Rhonda Lee Grubb, 54, of Wytheville, VA passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Visitation is Monday, June 3, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. and the funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. All services are at New Covenant Fellowship Church.
For more information, please contact Grubb Funeral Home at (276) 228-3101.

Rev. Ms. Nina Franklin, the mother of Reverends Kenneth &  Richard Kingrea passed away, March  27, 2013. Sister Franklin was 89 years old and served the Lord with her whole  heart. The Viewing will be at Harbor of Hope Church Friday 03/29/13 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Funeral  Service will be at Harbor of Hope Church Saturday 03/30/13 at 12  Noon.  A Private Burial in Roanoke, VA will be after Funeral Service. Oakey’s  North, Peter’s Creek Road, Roanoke VA is handling the Funeral Arrangements.