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Aleene Umberger Niday of Bland, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at age 91, from complications of a stroke she suffered in August of 2017. She was a member of Bastian Union Church. Aleene was the daughter of the late Thaddeus O and Nellie Crabtree Umberger. She grew up on the family farm in Stoney Fork attending Mount Pleasant School & Wytheville High School. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, B.C. and Owen Umberger; and her husband, Harvey Niday Jr. Aleene was a graduate of Radford University, she taught Home Economics at Pearisburg High School and combination 2nd and 3rd grades at both Bane Elementary School in Giles County & Ceres Elementary School in Bland County. After 25 years she taught her final class at Bland Elementary School before retiring. She is survived by her children, W.H. Niday and wife, Faith, and Keith Niday and wife, Dana and their son, Ian, all of Bland, Va.; also surviving is her brother, Ned Umberger of Wytheville. A graveside service was held Friday,May 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the St John's Lutheran Cemetery in Wytheville, Va., with Pastor Paul Looney officiating. There will be no visitation or services held at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations can be made to the Bastian Union Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 152 Bastian, VA 24314. Online condolences can be made to the family at WWW.highlandfuneralservice.com.The Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel is serving the Niday family.
Diane Bohara Lindamood, age 73, passed peacefully on May 27, 2020, with family by her side. Born on August 5, 1947, to Joe and Nell Bohara, she lived much of her rich life in Bland, Va. Diane meant so much to so many. She was a mother, wife and grandmother, a daughter and sister, friend and mentor. She was a cheerleader, pianist, valedictorian of her high school class, choir director, fundraiser and avid sports fan. Professionally, Diane worked as the administrative assistant for the president of Wytheville Community College. She also co-owned El Matador Hair Studios and H.I.S. with her husband of 53 years, Lanny Lindamood. They successfully managed the two companies and had customers from across five states. They also were educators in the industry and would often travel out of state to teach others. In later years, she managed the law office of Galumbeck Kegley. She was pleased to work with Clinton Kegley who was her son, Stephen's, high school classmate and good friend. Family and friends have so many wonderful memories and stories that help explain what made Diane such an amazing person. Some favorites include her tendency to always answer her phone and never send a call to voicemail. She also would stash money away in her closet each year so she could surprise her children with a summer vacation. She never missed a chance to wish friends happy birthday on Facebook and twice as many people would repay the favor on her birthday. She had a couple favorite phrases: "I never made a mistake in my life. I thought I did once, but I was wrong," and "Should've and could've are words we don't use. They only confuse us and give us the blues." Diane was defined as much by her big smile and positive spirit as she was by her strength and courage. After her first son died tragically in a car accident at the age of 16, she established the J. Stephen Lindamood Endowment in his memory. The endowment, established in 1991, continues to support the local community by awarding a yearly scholarship to a Bland High School graduate. She continued to show a quiet strength over the last year of her life as she gracefully fought pancreatic cancer. She was still dancing to John Prine songs in those final days. Diane is survived by her husband, Lanny Lindamood; mother, Nell Bohara; sister, Arlene Bridges; sister-in-law, Janice Horne; daughter, Lana Paavola; son, Paul Lindamood; and her eight grandchildren, Taylor, Elliston, Cohen, Finland, Everly, Sophie, Ethan and Ellie. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen and son-in-law, Joel Paavola. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in her memory to the J. Stephen Lindamood Endowment and help sustain this important fund that supports the local community and recent high school graduates. Donations can be made in care of P.O. Box 95 Wytheville VA 24382 or at https://charity.gofundme.com/jstephenlindamoodendowment. Services will be held privately for her family. There will be a celebration of Diane's life announced and held at a later date. Online condolences can be made to the family at WWW.highlandfuneralservice.com. The Highland Funeral Service Bland chapel is serving the Lindamood family.
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Fox Martin, a longtime college professor at the University at South Alabama and a women's rights activist, died on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at her home in Mobile, Ala. She was 91. Dr. Martin was a woman of deep faith, devoted to her family, and a dedicated professor at the University of South Alabama for 26 years. She was born on March 15, 1928, in Burke's Garden, Va., the daughter of Lucille and George Fox. She attended schools in Burke's Garden, graduating as valedictorian of her senior class from Burke's Garden High School. In later years, Dr. Martin enjoyed visiting the family farm where she grew up in the bucolic agrarian community. She married Paul Jefferson Martin in 1946, in Virginia. After his death in a boating accident in 1958, she and their three children moved to Alabama. Widowed at 30, she raised her children while living on campus and attending classes at the University of Alabama. She earned her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at the university, specializing in math and science secondary education. In 1965-66, Dr. Martin taught at the University of Louisiana, New Orleans. She then moved to Mobile and was a professor at the University of South Alabama until 1992, teaching math and science to secondary school teachers. She created and led workshops in many science subjects, including aerospace and marine education, and continued to offer them for several years after leaving full-time teaching. Over the years, Dr. Martin became a national leader in aerospace education, was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and worked closely with the FAA and NASA. She was invited by NASA and attended the launches of Apollo 15 and STS-4, the fourth Space Shuttle mission. She earned many honors for her professional and volunteer work, including awards from the Air Force Association, the Alabama Education Association and the University of South Alabama. In 1981, the National Congress on Air and Space Education inducted Dr. Martin into its prestigious Crown Circle for her "long and faithful service to aerospace education." In the early 1970s, Dr. Martin was a lead plaintiff in a class-action suit against the university, claiming sex discrimination, based on the fact that she and other female educators earned less than their male counterparts. After years of litigation, the suit was settled in the women's favor and it became a model for similar equal-pay lawsuits across the nation. She remained a staunch advocate for women's rights in education and other fields. A lifelong Democrat, she was an active volunteer in state politics and political campaigns for many years and in 1985 was named Woman of the Year by the Alabama Women's Political Caucus. Dr. Martin taught her children to take pride in their personal and professional pursuits, to have compassion for the less fortunate, and to fight for justice. She was predeceased in 1999 by her second husband, Joseph Meek. Her two sons also died earlier, Paul Jefferson Martin Jr. in 2003 and Stephen Lawrence Martin this past December. Her sister, Helen Louise Fox Strong, died in 2013. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Martin and Robert Rand of Chevy Chase, Md.; two grandsons, Paul Martin and his wife, Nicole, of Grand Bay, and Michael Martin of Mobile; two daughters-in-law, Dianne Martin of Mobile, and Millie McNeil of Birmingham; great-grandsons, Collin Martin and Chase Clark; nieces, a nephew, step-grandsons, cousins, a grandniece and grandnephews. A Celebration of Life was held March 6, 2020, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mobile. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Inner City Mission, 913 S. Broad St., Mobile, AL 36603, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, P.O. Box 82151, Mobile, AL 36689, or to a charity of one's choice.
Francelia "Frankie" Mercer Cox, age 89, of Wytheville, passed away on May, 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Lissie Boyd Mercer. She worked 25 years as a Dental Assistant for the Wythe County Health Department. Frankie was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, she was a member of United Methodist Church Woman, a member of Wesleyan Circle, the Welcome Club and The Christian Woman's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. David Breece Cox; and daughter, Reva Christine Grubb Neel. Frankie is survived by her son, Rolfe and Reba Grubb of Blacksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ashely and Dewayne Hodge of Wytheville, and Daniel Lee and Jonathan Lucas-Neel; great-grandchildren, Caleb Hodge and Abigail Hodge, both of Wytheville; niece, Alisa Mercer of Atkins; aunt, Sadie Repass of Atkins; and special caregiver, Faye Scott of Wytheville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Timothy A. Hight and the Reverend Lon Tobin. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until service time. A private graveside service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family request donation be made to the United Methodist Women at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 330 Church Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James Kenneth "JK" Williams, 80, of Rocky Gap, Va., died on Saturday, May 30, 2020. JK was born on February 25, 1940,in Bland County, the son of the late James Harvey and Myrtle Clara Wright Williams. JK was the owner of J.K. Williams Trucking, Inc. He served his local community for over twenty-five years picking up and delivering groceries as part of the Share Food Program. He was a member of Round Bottom United Methodist Church, Wolf Creek Road, Narrows, Va. Besides his parents, JK was preceded in death by his sons, Ken and Jonathan Williams; infant grandson, Wyatt Colton Eli Bandy; brothers, Paul, David and Preston Williams; and sisters, Wilma Williams, Pearl Blankenship, Elizabeth Bradshaw and Reba Bradshaw. JK is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Patty Williams, of Austinville, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diann and Richard Wentz, of Fleming, Ohio, and Kay and Reed Bandy, of Maiden, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Elmore and Doris and Woody Bradshaw. In abiding with his wishes, JK has been cremated and no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in JK's honor to the Bland Ministry Center, P.O. Box 211, Bland, VA 24315. The Williams family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, avestandsons.com, (540) 921-2985.
Jean Kidd Delp, age 86, of Rural Retreat, Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born in Crockett, Va., on June 3, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Tyler Frazier Kidd Jr. and Frances Neff Kidd Akers. She graduated from Rural Retreat High School and attended Radford College. She was married for 46 years to the late Philip Hale Delp. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Joyce Kidd Whitmer, and sister, Jacqueline Kidd King. She is survived by her twin sister, June Kidd Wheeler; brother, Frank Irving Akers; son, David and daughter-in-law, Kristin Delp; son, Richard and daughter-in-law, Karen Delp; daughter, Debra and son-in-law, Richard Terry; son, Ken Delp; daughter, Sarah and son-in-law, Matthew Alfano; her grandchildren, Ann Brewer, Amy O'Brien, Bobbi Delp, Brian Ashford, Kate Carpenter, Chad Delp, Cara Grubb, Brandon Terry, Fallon Delp, Reagan Delp, and Grayson Alfano; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lilly, and Grace Caudill, Peyton, Lucas, Lydia and Fox Brewer, Keely and Kerrington O'Brien, Foster and Savannah Weich, Mia, Ben and Abby Ashford, Lila and Casey Carpenter, Harper, Cord and Cable Delp, and Lillie Barrera-Terry; her great great-grandchild, Jocelyn Caudill; along with several other nieces and nephews. She retired from Southwestern Equipment after working there for over 40 years. She was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and served on Church Council for years. She also served as a member of the Rural Retreat Fair Association. She was an amazing mother to her children and a huge influence on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite having 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild, she had a way of making each child feel special and like they were the only one. Beyond family, she loved all children. There was never a small child or baby that she didn't want to hold. She was the most selfless person we've ever known. Her happiness came from family and doing things for others. In the last 2 years, her memory wasn't what it once was, and she was known to ask the same question more than once. But no matter how many times she asked, she had the same enthusiasm each time and the same reaction when you answered. A graveside service was held at Mountain View Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Virginia, on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. Flowers are appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 478, 514 S. Main Street, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va. is serving the Delp family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.highlandfuneralservice.com.
Travis Lee Street, age 39, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. He was born in Richlands, Va. on June 4, 1980. Travis was preceded in death by his sister, Tarra Nichole Street. He is survived by his daughter, Caleigh Jade Street of Jewell Ridge, Va.; mother, Leslie Moore and husband, Barry, of Knoxville, Tenn.; father, Marvin Street Jr. and wife, Myra, of Jewell Ridge, Va.; and paternal grandparents, Marvin and Betty Street of Jewell Ridge, Va. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com.
Walter Uriah Miller, age 54, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020, following a brave fight with cancer. Son, father, brother and faithful friend, he had a passion of music as a music maker and accomplished guitarist. In best of times, jamming with many local groups such as, "Cruizers" and "Footloose" as well as traveling the East Coast with Roanoke based band, "January Rose". You will be forever loved, sadly missed, fondly remembered to all you knew. Until then, rest on high and jam at will. Take your place with that pick in your pocket in your often reverently mentioned, Angel Band. Born on January 24, 1966, to John David and the late Frances Pate Miller. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, J.D. Miller and a niece, Amanda Lynn Taylor. Left to cherish his memory are, his father, John David Miller of the home; two sisters, Anita Taylor and husband. Elwood, of Lansing, N.C., Annette Heath and husband, Carl "Worm", of Chilhowie, Va.; one son, Uriah Seth Miller of Christiansburg, Va.; one grandson; one niece, Amber Miller, two great nieces, and two great nephews. The family would like to thank Alice for becoming a dear friend to Walter. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Miller Hamm Cemetery in Lansing by the Rev. Doug Halsey. You may send or view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home of West Jefferson, N.C. was entrusted with the arrangements.
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Aleene Umberger Niday of Bland, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at age 91, from complications of a stroke she suffered in August of 2017. She was a member of Bastian Union Church. Aleene was the daughter of the late Thaddeus O and Nellie Crabtree Umberger. She grew up on the family farm in Stoney Fork attending Mount Pleasant School & Wytheville High School. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, B.C. and Owen Umberger; and her husband, Harvey Niday Jr. Aleene was a graduate of Radford University, she taught Home Economics at Pearisburg High School and combination 2nd and 3rd grades at both Bane Elementary School in Giles County & Ceres Elementary School in Bland County. After 25 years she taught her final class at Bland Elementary School before retiring. She is survived by her children, W.H. Niday and wife, Faith, and Keith Niday and wife, Dana and their son, Ian, all of Bland, Va.; also surviving is her brother, Ned Umberger of Wytheville. A graveside service was held Friday,May 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the St John's Lutheran Cemetery in Wytheville, Va., with Pastor Paul Looney officiating. There will be no visitation or services held at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations can be made to the Bastian Union Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 152 Bastian, VA 24314. Online condolences can be made to the family at WWW.highlandfuneralservice.com.The Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel is serving the Niday family.
Diane Bohara Lindamood, age 73, passed peacefully on May 27, 2020, with family by her side. Born on August 5, 1947, to Joe and Nell Bohara, she lived much of her rich life in Bland, Va. Diane meant so much to so many. She was a mother, wife and grandmother, a daughter and sister, friend and mentor. She was a cheerleader, pianist, valedictorian of her high school class, choir director, fundraiser and avid sports fan. Professionally, Diane worked as the administrative assistant for the president of Wytheville Community College. She also co-owned El Matador Hair Studios and H.I.S. with her husband of 53 years, Lanny Lindamood. They successfully managed the two companies and had customers from across five states. They also were educators in the industry and would often travel out of state to teach others. In later years, she managed the law office of Galumbeck Kegley. She was pleased to work with Clinton Kegley who was her son, Stephen's, high school classmate and good friend. Family and friends have so many wonderful memories and stories that help explain what made Diane such an amazing person. Some favorites include her tendency to always answer her phone and never send a call to voicemail. She also would stash money away in her closet each year so she could surprise her children with a summer vacation. She never missed a chance to wish friends happy birthday on Facebook and twice as many people would repay the favor on her birthday. She had a couple favorite phrases: "I never made a mistake in my life. I thought I did once, but I was wrong," and "Should've and could've are words we don't use. They only confuse us and give us the blues." Diane was defined as much by her big smile and positive spirit as she was by her strength and courage. After her first son died tragically in a car accident at the age of 16, she established the J. Stephen Lindamood Endowment in his memory. The endowment, established in 1991, continues to support the local community by awarding a yearly scholarship to a Bland High School graduate. She continued to show a quiet strength over the last year of her life as she gracefully fought pancreatic cancer. She was still dancing to John Prine songs in those final days. Diane is survived by her husband, Lanny Lindamood; mother, Nell Bohara; sister, Arlene Bridges; sister-in-law, Janice Horne; daughter, Lana Paavola; son, Paul Lindamood; and her eight grandchildren, Taylor, Elliston, Cohen, Finland, Everly, Sophie, Ethan and Ellie. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen and son-in-law, Joel Paavola. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in her memory to the J. Stephen Lindamood Endowment and help sustain this important fund that supports the local community and recent high school graduates. Donations can be made in care of P.O. Box 95 Wytheville VA 24382 or at https://charity.gofundme.com/jstephenlindamoodendowment. Services will be held privately for her family. There will be a celebration of Diane's life announced and held at a later date. Online condolences can be made to the family at WWW.highlandfuneralservice.com. The Highland Funeral Service Bland chapel is serving the Lindamood family.
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Fox Martin, a longtime college professor at the University at South Alabama and a women's rights activist, died on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at her home in Mobile, Ala. She was 91. Dr. Martin was a woman of deep faith, devoted to her family, and a dedicated professor at the University of South Alabama for 26 years. She was born on March 15, 1928, in Burke's Garden, Va., the daughter of Lucille and George Fox. She attended schools in Burke's Garden, graduating as valedictorian of her senior class from Burke's Garden High School. In later years, Dr. Martin enjoyed visiting the family farm where she grew up in the bucolic agrarian community. She married Paul Jefferson Martin in 1946, in Virginia. After his death in a boating accident in 1958, she and their three children moved to Alabama. Widowed at 30, she raised her children while living on campus and attending classes at the University of Alabama. She earned her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at the university, specializing in math and science secondary education. In 1965-66, Dr. Martin taught at the University of Louisiana, New Orleans. She then moved to Mobile and was a professor at the University of South Alabama until 1992, teaching math and science to secondary school teachers. She created and led workshops in many science subjects, including aerospace and marine education, and continued to offer them for several years after leaving full-time teaching. Over the years, Dr. Martin became a national leader in aerospace education, was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and worked closely with the FAA and NASA. She was invited by NASA and attended the launches of Apollo 15 and STS-4, the fourth Space Shuttle mission. She earned many honors for her professional and volunteer work, including awards from the Air Force Association, the Alabama Education Association and the University of South Alabama. In 1981, the National Congress on Air and Space Education inducted Dr. Martin into its prestigious Crown Circle for her "long and faithful service to aerospace education." In the early 1970s, Dr. Martin was a lead plaintiff in a class-action suit against the university, claiming sex discrimination, based on the fact that she and other female educators earned less than their male counterparts. After years of litigation, the suit was settled in the women's favor and it became a model for similar equal-pay lawsuits across the nation. She remained a staunch advocate for women's rights in education and other fields. A lifelong Democrat, she was an active volunteer in state politics and political campaigns for many years and in 1985 was named Woman of the Year by the Alabama Women's Political Caucus. Dr. Martin taught her children to take pride in their personal and professional pursuits, to have compassion for the less fortunate, and to fight for justice. She was predeceased in 1999 by her second husband, Joseph Meek. Her two sons also died earlier, Paul Jefferson Martin Jr. in 2003 and Stephen Lawrence Martin this past December. Her sister, Helen Louise Fox Strong, died in 2013. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Martin and Robert Rand of Chevy Chase, Md.; two grandsons, Paul Martin and his wife, Nicole, of Grand Bay, and Michael Martin of Mobile; two daughters-in-law, Dianne Martin of Mobile, and Millie McNeil of Birmingham; great-grandsons, Collin Martin and Chase Clark; nieces, a nephew, step-grandsons, cousins, a grandniece and grandnephews. A Celebration of Life was held March 6, 2020, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mobile. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Inner City Mission, 913 S. Broad St., Mobile, AL 36603, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, P.O. Box 82151, Mobile, AL 36689, or to a charity of one's choice.
Francelia "Frankie" Mercer Cox, age 89, of Wytheville, passed away on May, 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Lissie Boyd Mercer. She worked 25 years as a Dental Assistant for the Wythe County Health Department. Frankie was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, she was a member of United Methodist Church Woman, a member of Wesleyan Circle, the Welcome Club and The Christian Woman's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. David Breece Cox; and daughter, Reva Christine Grubb Neel. Frankie is survived by her son, Rolfe and Reba Grubb of Blacksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ashely and Dewayne Hodge of Wytheville, and Daniel Lee and Jonathan Lucas-Neel; great-grandchildren, Caleb Hodge and Abigail Hodge, both of Wytheville; niece, Alisa Mercer of Atkins; aunt, Sadie Repass of Atkins; and special caregiver, Faye Scott of Wytheville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Timothy A. Hight and the Reverend Lon Tobin. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until service time. A private graveside service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family request donation be made to the United Methodist Women at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 330 Church Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
James Kenneth "JK" Williams, 80, of Rocky Gap, Va., died on Saturday, May 30, 2020. JK was born on February 25, 1940,in Bland County, the son of the late James Harvey and Myrtle Clara Wright Williams. JK was the owner of J.K. Williams Trucking, Inc. He served his local community for over twenty-five years picking up and delivering groceries as part of the Share Food Program. He was a member of Round Bottom United Methodist Church, Wolf Creek Road, Narrows, Va. Besides his parents, JK was preceded in death by his sons, Ken and Jonathan Williams; infant grandson, Wyatt Colton Eli Bandy; brothers, Paul, David and Preston Williams; and sisters, Wilma Williams, Pearl Blankenship, Elizabeth Bradshaw and Reba Bradshaw. JK is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Patty Williams, of Austinville, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diann and Richard Wentz, of Fleming, Ohio, and Kay and Reed Bandy, of Maiden, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Elmore and Doris and Woody Bradshaw. In abiding with his wishes, JK has been cremated and no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in JK's honor to the Bland Ministry Center, P.O. Box 211, Bland, VA 24315. The Williams family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, avestandsons.com, (540) 921-2985.
Jean Kidd Delp, age 86, of Rural Retreat, Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born in Crockett, Va., on June 3, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Tyler Frazier Kidd Jr. and Frances Neff Kidd Akers. She graduated from Rural Retreat High School and attended Radford College. She was married for 46 years to the late Philip Hale Delp. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Joyce Kidd Whitmer, and sister, Jacqueline Kidd King. She is survived by her twin sister, June Kidd Wheeler; brother, Frank Irving Akers; son, David and daughter-in-law, Kristin Delp; son, Richard and daughter-in-law, Karen Delp; daughter, Debra and son-in-law, Richard Terry; son, Ken Delp; daughter, Sarah and son-in-law, Matthew Alfano; her grandchildren, Ann Brewer, Amy O'Brien, Bobbi Delp, Brian Ashford, Kate Carpenter, Chad Delp, Cara Grubb, Brandon Terry, Fallon Delp, Reagan Delp, and Grayson Alfano; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lilly, and Grace Caudill, Peyton, Lucas, Lydia and Fox Brewer, Keely and Kerrington O'Brien, Foster and Savannah Weich, Mia, Ben and Abby Ashford, Lila and Casey Carpenter, Harper, Cord and Cable Delp, and Lillie Barrera-Terry; her great great-grandchild, Jocelyn Caudill; along with several other nieces and nephews. She retired from Southwestern Equipment after working there for over 40 years. She was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and served on Church Council for years. She also served as a member of the Rural Retreat Fair Association. She was an amazing mother to her children and a huge influence on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite having 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild, she had a way of making each child feel special and like they were the only one. Beyond family, she loved all children. There was never a small child or baby that she didn't want to hold. She was the most selfless person we've ever known. Her happiness came from family and doing things for others. In the last 2 years, her memory wasn't what it once was, and she was known to ask the same question more than once. But no matter how many times she asked, she had the same enthusiasm each time and the same reaction when you answered. A graveside service was held at Mountain View Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Virginia, on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. Flowers are appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 478, 514 S. Main Street, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va. is serving the Delp family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.highlandfuneralservice.com.
Travis Lee Street, age 39, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. He was born in Richlands, Va. on June 4, 1980. Travis was preceded in death by his sister, Tarra Nichole Street. He is survived by his daughter, Caleigh Jade Street of Jewell Ridge, Va.; mother, Leslie Moore and husband, Barry, of Knoxville, Tenn.; father, Marvin Street Jr. and wife, Myra, of Jewell Ridge, Va.; and paternal grandparents, Marvin and Betty Street of Jewell Ridge, Va. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com.
Walter Uriah Miller, age 54, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020, following a brave fight with cancer. Son, father, brother and faithful friend, he had a passion of music as a music maker and accomplished guitarist. In best of times, jamming with many local groups such as, "Cruizers" and "Footloose" as well as traveling the East Coast with Roanoke based band, "January Rose". You will be forever loved, sadly missed, fondly remembered to all you knew. Until then, rest on high and jam at will. Take your place with that pick in your pocket in your often reverently mentioned, Angel Band. Born on January 24, 1966, to John David and the late Frances Pate Miller. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, J.D. Miller and a niece, Amanda Lynn Taylor. Left to cherish his memory are, his father, John David Miller of the home; two sisters, Anita Taylor and husband. Elwood, of Lansing, N.C., Annette Heath and husband, Carl "Worm", of Chilhowie, Va.; one son, Uriah Seth Miller of Christiansburg, Va.; one grandson; one niece, Amber Miller, two great nieces, and two great nephews. The family would like to thank Alice for becoming a dear friend to Walter. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Miller Hamm Cemetery in Lansing by the Rev. Doug Halsey. You may send or view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home of West Jefferson, N.C. was entrusted with the arrangements.
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