In Remembrance

Dec 28, 2024 | Shenandoah

Lisa Jo Crigler, age 68, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, following a years-long journey to overcome cancer.

Born August 30, 1956 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, she was the eldest child and only daughter to the late Edwin Lee Crigler and Sue (Kimble) Dudley.

A life-long Christian, Lisa was dedicated to Christ on September 30, 1956 by her parents and would be raised in Monterey Presbyterian Church. In her childhood Lisa spent countless hours exploring the forest in Burner’s Run. There, she and her brothers would pick teaberries along the walking path to the nearby creek, and she could often be found playing in the moss under the pine trees where she pretended fairies lived. As an adult she loved time spent working in her yard, hiking, kayaking, and generally being in nature – a continuance from her youth.

Lisa attended and graduated from Highland High School with the class of 1974, where during her junior year she served as class Treasurer and Maple Princess. Following high school, Lisa would go on to attend and graduate from Elizabeth Brant School of Business and would apply that education throughout her life, including positions as Human Resources Administrator of Bell South and Business Secretary of Villa Heights Baptist Church, both of Roanoke. Later in life she would return to school to become a Board-Certified Optician in 2014 and entered into an eight-year career serving the Roanoke and Salem communities. As an optician, she was well known for her shining smile, high energy, and keen fashion sense that made the clients feel welcomed as they walked through the door.

However, Lisa’s chief career accomplishment was opening Teaberry’s, Inc. in 1995. This small gift shop & garden center was named after the childhood memories of her parent’s backyard property, Burner’s Run. In its infancy, it offered small nicknacks and flowers, but evolved to serve hot tea with cucumber sandwiches on her renowned homemade bread. Soon thereafter, Teaberry’s became a thriving restaurant and catering business, which expanded into two locations. Lisa retained ownership and operation of the business for 16 years, ultimately selling in 2011 for it to continue to thrive for several more years.

Her father’s child, Lisa will be remembered for her determination and strong will. “Once she set her mind to something, she was going to see it through” and those that knew her knew that to be true. She also possessed a loving and caring spirit for her family and countless friends, an attribute that never waned throughout her struggles with cancer. Yet another quality, and possibly her greatest, was her selfless nature. This was particularly evident when Lisa chose to undergo two separate clinical trials with low probability for success. While those trials came at a price, she opted to participate in them for the likelihood that the research conducted could benefit others.

Above all, her greatest success in life is the legacy she leaves behind - her four children and their families. No small feat, Lisa miraculously managed to raise three spirited boys and one resolute daughter to adulthood. Through countless paddlings, groundings, pleas, and in spite of their efforts to offset her direction, Lisa succeeded in her goal. She left this world with the comfort of knowing her children, in her words “will be okay without her.” Equally as important to Lisa, was the knowledge that she had done her part to ensure that her kids were devoted to Christ, and that foundation in faith-that she helped lay-would extend to her grandchildren as a lasting Christ-filled legacy on earth.

Her children were her life, her “pride and joy,” as were her 16 beloved grandchildren, with whom she spoke of in constant repetition. In her children’s youth, she was the perpetual taxi for their endeavors in cheer, wrestling, soccer, football, and the like. She was always active in their extracurriculars, having served as PTA President, President of the William Byrd Band Boosters, Lead Chair of the After Prom Committee, among others. She loved each of her children for who they are and always ensured they felt loved and special. As adults she wasn’t able to spend as much time with them or her grandchildren as she would have liked, but the time she was able to share was filled with love, laughter, and memories to be cherished forever. Truly, she loved her children unconditionally. And we, her children, were privileged to have the experience of our youth and to have been shown the understanding and patience only a loving mother could have.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a grandson, Griffin Lee Obaugh; as well as her special aunt and uncle, Myrtle (Kimble) and Stanley Mason Lough.

Surviving family members include her children, Bryan Stuart Obaugh and wife, Megan of Monterey, Ben Tyler Obaugh and wife, Jill of Moneta, Beth Lauren (Obaugh) Linkenhoker and husband, David of Goodview, and Bryce Alan Obaugh and wife, Beth of St. Paris, OH; her grandchildren, Lane Alan Obaugh, Jackson William Obaugh, Blaine Joseph DeMarco, Noah Tyler Obaugh, Savannah Jo Linkenhoker, Alyssa Lyle Obaugh, Olivia Marie Obaugh, Liam Francis Obaugh, Ariella Mae Obaugh, Nora Catherine Linkenhoker, Lowell Alexander Obaugh, Annalise Renae Obaugh, Laurel Elizabeth Obaugh, Malak Daniel Obaugh, Titus William Obaugh, and Lilith Grace Obaugh; brothers, Gary Crigler and wife, Angela of Monterey, and Chris Crigler and wife, Mary of Warrenton; nieces, Amanda Crigler of Monterey and Erica Ruleman of Staunton; nephews, Scott Crigler and wife, Laura of Midland, and Tim Crigler and wife, Danielle of Warrenton; father of her children and close friend, George William “G.W.” Obaugh of McDowell; as well as several great-nieces, cousins, and countless friends.

In accordance with Lisa’s wishes, funeral services will be held in both Roanoke and Highland County.

Beginning in Roanoke, the family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel (318 Church Avenue SW Roanoke). A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, also at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel with pastor Alan Moore officiating.

The family will once again receive friends 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday January 3, 2025 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell. A funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Obaugh Funeral Home with pastor Chip Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Monterey Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be made up of Lisa’s grandsons and nephews.

Obaugh Funeral Home

Shenandoah Funeral Directors Association

Mother of Bryan Obaugh, owner of Obaugh Funeral Home of Highland and Bath County

Nov 08, 2024 | Southside

Mr. John Anderson “Doc” Calloway, age 80, of Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 08, 2024 at SOVAH Health-Danville.

He was born on July 09, 1944, in Chatham, VA, to the late Willie H. Calloway, Sr. and Catherine Calloway Adams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister; Gene Raymond Oakes and Willie Calloway, Jr. and Rose C. Carter; two step-brothers, Herman Adams and George Adams, Jr.; and three step-sisters, Barbara Inge, Shirley Lee and Jean Adams.

Mr. Calloway was employed by Swicegood Funeral Home for 47 years, as a funeral attendant and grounds maintenance.

He was a faithful member of Apostolic Faith Temple, Ringgold, VA. He served as a greeter and was appointed to the Deacon Board.

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Melba S. Calloway; son, Miles (Katina) Scott; granddaughter, Kaitlin Scott, of High Point, NC; sister Evelyn Hubbard, brothers, Sherman (Clara) Calloway and Curtis (Tracey) Calloway; step-sister, Mary (Cecil) Carter, Bernice Carter, and Annie B. Clark; step-brothers, Ben (Ruby) Adams and John (Lila) Adams, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Highland Burial Park with Rev. Percy Younger and Pastor C. Saunders officiating. The family will be at the residence at other times.

Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Calloway family.

Swicegood-Barker Funeral Home

Southside Funeral Directors Association

Funeral Home Staff

Oct 24, 2024 | Blue Ridge

NELSON LEE VEST, 93, of White Gate, VA, went to be with the Lord he so faithfully served on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home. He was born August 27, 1931 in White Gate, VA, the oldest son of Edward & Sadie Vest.

Nelson faithfully served the Lord and was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Church. Besides caring for the grounds for many years, he held the position of treasurer for 50+ years and was a member of the Mt. Zion Quartet for many years. Nelson loved music, especially four-part harmony, and loved listening to good gospel music as loud as he could stand it.

Nelson spent his life in service to his community. He was involved in many aspects of the community he loved and cherished. He was drafted and served in the United States Army. He was the community barber. He was a caretaker of the Stinson Cemetery and was member of the cemetery board.

Nelson was a charter member of the Poplar Hill Fire Department. He was a charter member of the White Gate Ruritan Club where he served for 50+ years. He was the caretaker of the White Gate Community Center for many years, a job he took very seriously.

He worked in the dye house at Klopman Mills for 30 + years until the plant closed.

He had achieved the status of the oldest member of his church, the Vest family and of his community.

Nelson was most proud of his work along side his family as a funeral director at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home. He has served his community with compassion and dedication for 68 years. He held many titles within the business, be he was most proud to be the driver of the hearse that carried his friends and neighbors to their final resting place.

Nelson’s life was an exemplary example of a life well lived. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. On Saturday evening, his goal was achieved and he heard his master reply, “Well done, good and faithful servant! Enter into the joy of your master!”

Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sheffey & Sadie Mustard Vest, his wife, Pauline Hooker Vest, his daughter & son-in-law, Brenda Leigh & Jerry Horn, his grandson, James Bradley Perdue, his granddaughter, Kelley Leigh Perdue, his brothers, Edward Louis Vest and Carl Lynwood Vest, his sister, May Dell McPeak, his brother-in-law, Roger Sutphin and Pauline’s siblings, Roy, Jr., Juanita, Olena, Glenna, Eula and Ralph.

Left to cherish his memory are his son & daughter-in-law, Jackie & Debbie Vest; his granddaughters, Leslie & Eric Sharp, Miranda & Michael Webb and Tara Clark; his great-grandchildren, Lainy, Easton, Jordan, Drew, Emmanuel, Brantley and Lakin; his great-great-grandchild, Kasen and one on the way, Analeigh; his brother, Jimmie Lane Vest; his sister, Rebecca Ann Sutphin; his brothers-in-law, Wayne McPeak and Jack Cunningham; several special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Pastor Brian Consley and Charles Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Stinson Cemetery where military rites will be provided by his friends from the Bland American Legion Post #20 and the Bland VFW Post# 7969.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Nelson’s honor to either the Stinson Cemetery Fund, 2508 Walkers Creek Valley Rd., Pearisburg, VA, 24134 or to Mt. Zion Church, 200 Old Church Road, Pearisburg, VA, 24134.

Nelson’s family would like to extend a special thanks to his caregivers, Dana Nicolas, Jodie Giles, Tammy Riggs, Kaidyn Giles, Vickie Greenway and Vinia Davis, to his friends at the Giles Heath & Family Adult Day Center and to Carilion Hospice for your love and care throughout the last few years, months and days.

The Vest family is in the care of their family at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, avestandsons.com, (540) 921-2985.

A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate

Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association

Retired Funeral Director A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

October 23, 2024 | Northern

Steve was born in West Virginia, and his family came from the small rural farming town of Frost, WV. After graduating high school, Steve left his small town to put himself through mortuary school and then decided to settle in the NOVA area to begin his dream of starting a business. Steve never ever forgot his roots.

In 1969, Steve opened the doors of Metropolitan Funeral Service, Inc, which at the onset was merely renting a prep room from Pearson Funeral Home. Steve knocked on doors and had doors shut in his face, but he never gave up on his dream. He utilized his best assets, which were his people skills and his unbridled work ethic. With that in hand, and his devoted wife, Molly, supporting his dream, Metropolitan grew year after year to become the largest trade service in the DMV. He bought and sold funeral homes, grew in his business acumen, launched into real estate, ran a thriving farm business with his cousin and built new funeral homes from the ground up with friends and colleagues.

Steve was devoted to his beloved daughters, Karen and Julie and their husbands John and Rick and he cherished his 10 grandchildren, two of whom preceded him in death. Steve’s great joy was to entertain, mentor and help others either in time of need or to encourage them to pursue their passion relentlessly. Steve was brilliant and shared his knowledge and skills with others to push them to be their best and to never settle.

Steve loved hunting and fishing, and he loved his farm hometown of Frost. Steve surrounded himself with great people, extraordinary employees, friends of character and family all of whom were devoted to him. His good nature, incredible spirit of generosity, his desire to help others and his overall presence will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at The King’s Chapel, 12925 Braddock Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, from 3:30-6:30PM. Memorial service will be held at The King’s Chapel on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1PM. Interment will be held privately at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

In lieu of flowers, and to honor Steve’s spirit of generosity, we encourage all to give either to The King’s Chapel in memory of Steve or to a charity that is meaningful to you.

Lastly, we would be honored if you would leave a short comment of how Steve impacted your life, words that best describe Steve, or your favorite memory of Steve in the condolence section.

Please note two details for the the Memorial Service on Saturday.

The celebration of his life will be livestreamed and is available at The Kings Chapel

Owner of Metropolitan Funeral Service and Southside Cremation Service

Northern Funeral Directors Association

Owner of Metropolitan Funeral Service and Southside Cremation Service

Oct 22, 2024 | Blue Ridge

Garnet Guilliams Hypes, 86 of Vinton passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2024 with loved ones at her bedside.

Garnet was born on May 2, 1938 to Ora and Alvie Guilliams in Callaway, VA.

Garnet is now in heaven with the love of her life, Paul Cleveland Hypes. The two of them went on to have two sons, Paul Steven Hypes (deceased) and Mark Edward Hypes (surviving). Garnet and Paul also had several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Garnet was very involved in her church at Fellowship Baptist. It was important to her that those around her knew the love Jesus had to offer them and how to be saved.

During Garnet’s retirement she worked as a hostess at Oakey’s Funeral Service up until her passing. She was very dedicated to her work and helped so many families feel loved during times of death.

Garnet was predeceased by both her parents, her brothers Marlin, Joel, and Cecil; her sisters, Betty and Brenda, her husband, her son, and a grandson. She is survived by her son Mark and his wife Mary; Steve’s wife Elizabeth, several grandchildren, a grand-son-in-law, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

One of Garnet’s final wishes is that her family knows how much her and Paul loved them and that they will all meet again in heaven.

There will be a viewing held at Oakey’s South Chapel on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A service will be held at Oakey’s South Chapel on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will following at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Oakey's Funeral Home

Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association

Funeral Support Staff Oakey's Funeral Home

Oct 13, 2024 | Southside

Kermit Forrest White, 94, of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born in Person County, Mr. White was the son of the late Cyrus Clifton and Vivian Oakley White and husband of the late Aurora Arroyo White. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, C.J., Lawrence, Jack and Bernard White.

A proud veteran, Mr. White served in the US Army during the Korean War. His career spanned over seven decades as a licensed funeral director in both Virginia and North Carolina, dedicating 47 years to Swicegood-Barker Funeral Home.

Throughout his life, Mr. White was deeply involved in his community. He was a member for over 60 years with the American Legion Memorial Post 325 and served as a past commander. Kermit also was a member of Poquoson Tribe of Red Men #124 and a proud member of Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Danville Chapter.

Those who knew Mr. White often remarked on what a kind and good man he was—someone who treated everyone with respect and warmth. His gentle nature and dedication to his family and community left a lasting impact on all who interacted with him.

Mr. White is survived by two children, Renee White Thornhill and Rodney Forrest White and wife Laura; four grandchildren, Shannon T. Firebaugh and husband Lance, Eric Thornhill and wife Stephanie, Vivian White and Cecilia White; one great-grandchild, Nolan Firebaugh; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Brooks & White Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Burchwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (10-11AM).

Pallbearers will be Eric Thornhill, Lance Firebaugh, Bill White, Thomas Bovee, Philip Winstead and Cody Tatum.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

Swicegood Barker Funeral Home

Southside Funeral Directors Association

Retired Funeral Director

Oct 3, 2024 | Shenandoah

Edgar Wallace “Ed” Slaven, 80, of Ronceverte, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.

Born January 12, 1944 in Ronceverte he was a son of the late Hubert Bernard Slaven and Mary Grove Slaven Geddings.

Ed was a graduate of Greenbrier High School and was a United States Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Yellowstone AD-27 and the USS Farragut DLG-6. After honorably serving his country he returned home and began working at Bendix, later ABB, as a Production Coordinator for 34 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Ronceverte. One of his favorite pastimes was pitching horseshoes. He was a member of the Mountaineer Horseshoe Club where he successfully competed in many regional and state tournaments. Ed also loved shooting pool, spending time on his riding mower and working in his shop.Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and spending time with his son on the farm. He truly never met a stranger as he would talk to anyone.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Huberta S. Lightner.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Sarah ShraderSlaven whom he married October 5, 1968.

Also surviving is a son, Scott Slaven of Virginia; two granddaughters, Taylor Slaven of Virginia and Kendall Ashby of Texas; a brother, Robert Slaven and wife, Karen of Ronceverte; a sister, Connie Hudson of Ronceverte; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Organ Cave with Rev. Joe Geiger officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallace and Wallace, Inc. of Ronceverte.

Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes

Shenandoah Funeral Directors Association

Father of Scott Slaven, General Manager of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes

Oct 2, 2024 | Northern

A staple and beacon of the Woodbridge community, B. Earle Mountcastle, 87, of Triangle VA, died peacefully on Sunday September 29, 2024, at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.

Earle was born in Baltimore MD to William B. and Rennie H. Mountcastle. As a small child, the Mountcastles moved to Alexandria, VA, where Earle grew up under his father's tutelage as the Mountcastles established death care services for those in Northern VA. Earle graduated from TC Woodson High School before attending the prestigious University of Virginia. After graduation, he served his country in the Army Reserves before attending the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. In between semesters at UVA and Cincinnati, Earle often returned to Alexandria to work in the family funeral home, Cunningham Funeral Home (now Cunningham Turch).

Service to others remained paramount in Earle's life. In 1963 Earle Moved to Woodbridge VA and opened Cunningham Mountcastle Funeral Home (now Mountcastle Turch). In 1986, he and his beautiful wife Margaet "Meg" built Mountcastle Funeral Home (now Mountcastle Turch) in Dale City, VA, continuing to serve his community in the celebration of lives. Highly respected within the industry, he held the position of president of the Virginia Funeral Directors Assocation. He went on to be named Virginia Funeral Director of the Year. Earle's exceptional career gained him the honor of the Golden Funeral Directors Award, recognizing those with 50 years of service and dedication. Earle's impact on the funeral industry is immeasurable. He has mentored countless individuals that now attribute their development and successes to Mr. Mountcastle.

In his leisure time, Earle enjoyed boating and traveling, but even then, remained a caretaker of his community. He was an active member of countless community organizations over the years, to include the Woodbridge JC’s, Kiwanis, Lions Club, and St. Paul United Methodist Church, just to name a few.

In addition to his parents, Earle is preceded in death by his loving wife Meg, as well as his son Billy. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Mountcastle, US Coast Guard, Ret., one granddaughter, Crystal, and countless friends and community members that will hold his impact in their hearts for generations to come.

Friends are invited to celebrate Earle’s life on Thursday October 3rd from 1-4pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home & Crematory, 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City VA 22193, where funeral services will be held on Friday October 4th at 10am. Interment will follow at Dumfries Cemetery.

Mountcastle Turch and Cunningham Turch Funeral Homes

Northern Funeral Directors Association

Former Owner Mountcastle Turch and Cunningham Turch Funeral Homes, VFDA Past President

Aug 21, 2024 | Blue Ridge

Vernon E. Helvey, 81, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Covington, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Vernon was born in Lillybrook, WVA to the late Charles and Margaret Williams Helvey. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles L. “Chache” Helvey.

Vernon graduated from Stocco High School in Coal City, WVA and then moved to Falls Church, VA where he took a position with Safeway. After several years he took another position with Safeway in Covington. He made Covington his home after purchasing and operating Helvey’s Courtesy Store where everyone enjoyed his meat department, especially the salads. He later began a career in law enforcement as a correctional officer at Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville, VA, he served as a special game warden for Alleghany County, and after 21 years of service, retired from Alleghany County Sherrif’s Office at the rank of Sergeant. Vernon later moved to Christiansburg where he enjoyed playing cards with the neighbors, shooting pool, NASCAR races, and attending Rockford Community Church.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Bower Helvey; children, Kim (Greg) Nolen and Craig Helvey; granddaughters, Veronica Helvey and Maranda Helvey; and a special grandson Levi Daniel Nolen; 1 great grandson, Maddox, many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and a sister, Kathy Brogan.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 12:00 until 2:00 pm to celebrate his life at Horne Funeral Home.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Rockford Community Church 6867 Viscoe Rd Radford, VA 24141 or to a charity of your choice.

Horne Funeral Service

Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association

Father of Craig Helvey, Horne Funeral Service

Aug 12, 2024 | Southwest

Joyce Dean Hunt Henderson Jones, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2024. She was born in Hampton, VA in 1933 to the late Calvin Hunt and Oreta Moore Hunt. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Joyce was a graduate of Longwood College with a major in music. She enjoyed teaching piano, reading the Bible, needlework, crafts, and more than anything spending time with family and friends. She served the Lord throughout her life and was a member of Main Street Christian Church in Saltville, VA, First Baptist Church in Laurinburg, NC, and Bonsack Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA. Being a faithful servant of God, she loved God’s Word and would read through the Bible for many years. She was a prayer warrior and prayed daily. She relied on the Bible to guide her life and would share the truths she learned with those who were asking for Biblical advice.

She was part owner of D.R. Henderson Funeral home in Saltville, VA where she was a funeral director for many years. In addition to being a funeral director, she also played the organ for many services.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy “Bill” Henderson, and her second husband William “Bill” Jones.

Those who are left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Cindy (Roger) Herald of Roanoke, VA, and their daughters, Melissa (Kenneth) Almond of Raleigh, NC, and Laura (Josh) Ruleman of Asheville, NC; her son, David R. (Ida) Henderson of Abingdon, VA and his sons, Rybe (Abby) Henderson of Winston-Salem, NC, Logan (Kenna) Henderson of Saltville, VA and stepsons, Sonny Hall and Scott (Kayla) Hall; her stepson, Billy (Cindy) Jones and their sons, Spencer and Benjamin; stepdaughter, Cindy (Harold) Brewer and their sons, Brett and Scott; stepson, Dan (Ellen) Jones and their children, Daniel and Melinda; several great-grandchildren; and many very special friends. A special thanks to her loving caregivers Sharon, Paula, Becky, Sandra, and Doris.

Joyce was generous, kind, and funny. She had special nicknames for her children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, VA with Pastor Barry Loupe officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville, VA. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service.

Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joyce, please visit our floral store.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home

Southwest Funeral Directors Association

Mother of David Henderson, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home