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Lester G. Maxey, 90, of Ferrum, went to be with His Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born May 21, 1926, to the late Howard Lester and Nellie Johnson Maxey. He was also preceded in death by two brothers. Lester was a veteran of World War II, and he was employed by DuPont and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Frances Maxey; son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. Maxey (Mary Ann); granddaughter, Missi; two stepgrandchildren; special great-grandson, Cody Bailey, whom he loved so much; a brother, Creed Maxey; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ferrum Faith Assembly of God Church, Thompson Ridge Road, Ferrum, Virginia 24088. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Virginia  24151. Phone: 540-483-5533Bohon Jr., SanfordSanford (Reed) Bohon Jr., 63, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.Gibson, Randolph ScottRandolph Scott Gibson, 64, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home.Simpkins, Helen Maleita HarlessHelen Maleita Harless Simpkins, 89, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Radford Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her parents E. E. and  M. Helen Weiss Harless; brothers, Richard, Warner and Robert Harless; and sisters, Thelma Harless, Ruth McPeak, Lora Worrell and Christine Hoback. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, George "Buster" Simpkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jackie Moore, and Linda and Kelly Southern; grandsons and their wives, Steven and Elizabeth Moore and Gregory and Lin Moore; granddaughters, Heat...

Her daughter, Carolyn, and her grandson, Matthew and his wife, Jessica, were at her side.Mae was predeceased by her parents, George and Virginia Wagner; her daughter, Kimberly Dawn Hodges, who died at the age of 18 months; and her husband, Jack Leonard Hodges.She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Handy Furrow, and Michelle Wild and Michelle's fiancé, Johnny Perdue. She is also survived by her grandsons, Matthew Handy and his wife, Jessica Handy, of Charlottesville, and Dalton Wild, of the home. Mae loved her grandsons dearly and was very lucky to have Dalton, age 12, in her later life. They were friends and both enjoyed a love of history. Mae came from a close and loving family. She is survived by her brother, Henry Wagner and his wife, Betty; her sisters, Jean Hamlett, Nancy Jones, Judy Martin and Sharlene Almond and her husband, Ed. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She especially loved Kristen Caldwell. She always said that Kristen was her inspiration to keep on going and keep on walking, even when she felt like giving up. Her family, especially her daughter, Carolyn, would like to thank Dr. Jack Bumgardner who cared for Mae for many years; Dr. Fogel, Dr. Fletcher, Dr. Love, and Dr. Rodriguez, her surgical team, who tried mightily to save her life; Dr. Lollar, Dr. Reed, Dr. Warren and Dr. Murphy, her critical care team, who checked on her constantly. Mae especially thanks Dr. Murphy for bringing her last Mountain Dew, which unfortunately, she never got to drink. We also thank every nurse who cared for her in the ICU units at Roanoke Memorial, especially David, Rachel, Taylor, Errin, Sandy and others too numerous to name.Mae was an accomplished seamstress, who could do everything from making wedding dresses to hemming a pair of pants. Even to her last days, she worked on quilts and crocheted afghans for her family. She worked at Bristol Manufacturing for many years.She will be greatly missed and can never be replaced.Her family will receive visitors from noon until 2 p.m., at the L...

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Vernon Gibson Sr.; and son, Eugene Gibson.Surviving are her children, Carole White, Larry Gibson, Edgar Vernon Gibson Jr. (Ann) and Corlis G. Boitnott (Danny Fariss); six grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Hicks and Lillie Holland; and sister-in-law, Lutie Stump.Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Terry Covey officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.Mitchell, Ruthie Mae"Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning"Mae Mitchell went into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday night, August 26, 2016. Her daughter, Carolyn, and her grandson, Matthew and his wife, Jessica, were at her side.Mae was predeceased by her parents, George and Virginia Wagner; her daughter, Kimberly Dawn Hodges, who died at the age of 18 months; and her husband, Jack Leonard Hodges.She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Handy Furrow, and Michelle Wild and Michelle's fiancé, Johnny Perdue. She is also survived by her grandsons, Matthew Handy and his wife, Jessica Handy, of Charlottesville, and Dalton Wild, of the home. Mae loved her grandsons dearly and was very lucky to have Dalton, age 12, in her later life. They were friends and both enjoyed a love of history. Mae came from a close and loving family. She is survived by her brother, Henry Wagner and his wife, Betty; her sisters, Jean Hamlett, Nancy Jones, Judy Martin and Sharlene Almond and her husband, Ed. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She especially loved Kristen Caldwell. She always said that Kristen was her inspiration to keep on going and keep on walking, even when she felt like giving up. Her family, especially her daughter, Carolyn, would like to thank Dr. Jack Bumgardner who cared for Mae for many years; Dr. Fogel, Dr. Fletch...