Gardner Funeral Home

10/12/2025

Curtis Turner, 85, of Floyd, passed away on Friday October 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Margaret Turner; Parents, Cam and Hopie Turner; sister, Shirley Gardner; and brothers, Gene Turner, Lewis Turner.
He is survived by his son, Grant Turner; daughter, Marnie (Marty) Turner; sister Christine McGuire; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Skyline Nursing and Rehab and ACG Hospice for the special care that they gave him during his time there.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday October 15, 2025, at 1PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Stan Hawkins Officiating. Interment will follow in Duncans Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in his honor. Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1782

10/11/2025

Ronald Allen Byrd Jr., 60, of Dublin, finished his final race here on earth and passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday October 10, 2025. Ronnie grew up in little creek, VA. He met the love of his life in middle school and have been happily together for 44 years. Ronnie had a passion for building and racing cars. He was well known in the racing community. Ronnie loved the lord and shared his testimony with others and was a long-time member of the Dublin Church of God. Above all else Ronnie enjoyed the time he got to spend with his children and his grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Allen Byrd Sr. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Michaela Byrd; children, Jamie Byrd (Kim), Lindsey Groseclose (Jason), Whitney Cockram (Daryn); grandchildren, Eli Byrd, Marlee Byrd, Ireland Byrd, Tripp Byrd, Chase King, Channing Gallimore, Brittany Cockram(Ryan Collins), Dustin Potts(Lauren), Jessica Dunn(Cory), Matthew Cockram, Lakyn Cockram; great grandchildren, Carson Collins, Conner Collins, Madeline Dunn, Bryton Dunn, Parker Potts; mother, Barbara Cumbe; stepfather, Douglas Linkous; Mother and Father in Law, Vernon and Sara Stanley; siblings, Dwayne Linkous (Robin), Sarah Garmon (Steve), Cynthia Hurst (Josh), Jill Linkous; brother in law, Brian Stanley (Diane); along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Lewis Gale Pulaski, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, UVA Medical Center, and ACG Hospice for the amazing and compassionate care that you gave him over the past few years.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at 7pm at Dublin Church of God with Pastor Adam Frye officiating. A private family graveside will be held at a later time. The family will receive friends from 4pm - 7pm on Tuesday prior to service time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dublin Church of God. Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1781

10/06/2025

Mildred Marie “Millie” Thompson, 87, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her son: Reggie Thompson; former husband: Roger Thompson; parents: Margaret and Berkley Vest; siblings: James Steele, Sandra Pratt, Ruby Dalton, Juanita Thomas. She is survived by her children: Dawn Thompson (Tom Shrader Jr.), Daryl Thompson (Carolan Deacon); daughter-in-law: Patricia Thompson; grandchildren: R. J. Thompson (Jennifer Ramey), Heather Thompson, Marah Saville (Trevor), Leah Henning (Cody), Connor Thompson, Josh Shrader(Amanda), Angie Faverio(Mike); great grandchildren: Eli Thompson, Ellianna Henning, Lyla Faverio, Wyatt Shrader; brother: Danny Vest (Cindy). Funeral services will be Thursday October 9, 2025, at 12 Noon at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny King officiating. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before service time on Thursday. Online Condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1780

09/25/2025

Catherine (Jean) Hazelwood Moran, 89, of Floyd, entered her heavenly home on September 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents: George W and Ada Salmons Hazelwood; husband: Edward Moran; three sons: Carlos Moran, Gerald Moran (along with wife Karen), Marc Moran; sister: Flora Phillips (John); half-sister: Virginia Hazelwood Belcher (Olen); brother: Calvin Hazelwood.
Left to cherish her memories are her sister: Frances Thompson of Deland, FL; grandson: Jason Moran (Kyler), of Copper Hill, VA; granddaughter: Tracy Moran of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law: Robin Moran of Roanoke, VA; sisters-in-law: Lucille Harris of Meadows of Dan, VA, Janice Conner of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law: Cathy Moran of West VA; along with her many cousins, nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Catherine was a very independent hard-working lady. She fought hard to stay strong and keep her faith until her last breath of life! People knew her by her faith in God and her sweet smile. Even on her tough days in life, she smiled. Catherine attended Floyd Baptist Church being a faithful member and witness for her Savior.
Catherine’s family that remains extends our heartfelt thanks to the many people that loved and helped her over the years. A special thank you for the support from the Floyd Baptist Church even after being unable to attend church there. Our thanks go out to the staff at Carilion Clinic in Floyd and Dr. Hullett for his special care for her. Also, South Roanoke Nursing home and then Heritage Hall Nursing Home where she spent her final days. We thank them for showing Catherine love and compassion and giving her family support. Also thank you to the many friends, neighbors, and loved ones, for your acts of kindness with special thanks to Steve and Carrie Phillips, Janice Conner, and Brian and Carla Hazelwood.
A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Semones officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1779
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 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.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 NKJV

09/15/2025

Evelyn Irene Reed, 93, of Floyd, passed away on Friday September 12, 2025. She was born July 19, 1932, in Danville, VA to the late William and Ollie Raines. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Calvin C. Reed; great-granddaughters, Evelynn Grace Reed, Ada Jean Reed; sisters, Jean Butts, Joyce Hill brother, Joe Raines; and son-in-law, Darrell Parks.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Reed (Elizabeth), Donna Parks, and David Reed (Wanda); Six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Barbara Hamlett, Vera Mae Paschal; and brother, Harold Raines.
A funeral service will be held on Friday September 19, 2025, at 12:30PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11-12:30pm prior to service time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Willis Full Gospel Church c/o Vera Hall 2128 Macks Mtn Rd NW Indian Valley, VA 24105.
Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1778

09/13/2025

Steve (Steven) Allen Minnich (August 24, 1951 to September 3, 2025) was born in Huntington, West Virginia but grew up in Roanoke, Virginia as the youngest of three children. After studying Outdoor Recreation and Forestry at Virginia Tech, he married and moved to Floyd, Virginia in 1976. He was a certified farrier, shoeing horses while he attended college and until he began working part-time for the Floyd US Soil and Water Conservation Service. This work helped farmers by shaping their fields to conserve soil and by building farm ponds in Floyd; he later worked full time in Durham, NC’s Soil and Water Conservation Service for several years.
He took on being caretaker for an estate where he lived for 25 years with his family. He was a man outstanding in his field and spent a lot of time mowing grass. He was a part-time Floyd resident from the mid-1980s until the mid 2010s, he returned to Floyd full-time in his retirement. He was passionate about the southern Appalachian forests and worked to replace invasive plants with native ones in his small part of Appalachia in Floyd County.
An Eagle Scout, he was a life-long Scout Leader and original staff member of Camp Powhatan’s High Knoll Trail program, where he recently joined in a celebration of their 50th Anniversary this summer. He was skilled in many things from operating heavy equipment, carpentry, and cars: teaching his boys to fix, repair, and build anything and to become self-reliant. He never read a book twice and quite possibly read most of the books in the Floyd Public Library.
He is survived by his siblings, Sally and Sherwood; his ex-wife, Georgia; his sons, Chris (Laura) and Jack (Bailey); his three grandchildren, Kathryn, Owen, and Evelyn; and multiple nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed family gatherings in Floyd, especially the one held this last summer with both his sons, their wives, all his grandchildren, and extended family. He will always be remembered by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Camp Powhatan’s High Knoll Trail program through BSA or The American Chestnut Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will take place this upcoming spring at the Farm and will be announced by the family.

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09/10/2025

Edward Patrick Havard, 64, passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, September 4, 2025, at home in Meadows of Dan, Virginia.
Known for his sweet, good nature, his deep, resonant laugh, his unparalleled patience, his love of the natural world (particularly Apis mellifera, the small and mighty honeybee), and deep devotion to spiritual understanding, Ed was a loving husband, loyal friend, amazing father, beautiful soul and fearless adventurer.
Born in New Rochelle, New York on St. Patrick’s Day, 1961, the son of Marilyn Busic Havard and James E. Havard, Ed grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York. He was a graduate of Ossining High School, SUNY Oneonta, and earned his master’s degree at Syracuse University.
An athlete and scholar, Ed played high school football, collegiate lacrosse, ran long distance, and could explain complex scientific theories in a way even his artistic wife and friends could understand.
Ed was a man who followed his dreams and encouraged others to follow theirs. He loved to travel and counted among his treasured memories, time spent with his family exploring Ireland, Wales, England, Iceland, France, Italy, and living in Costa Rica, where he taught at the Monteverde Friends School.
A kind and patient teacher, Ed worked with special needs students and taught high school physics. A lifeguard and water-safety instructor, he was honored to teach adults to swim and gain confidence in their abilities. In his professional life, Ed was an analytical chemist. After retirement, he followed his true calling as a Christian Science practitioner, helping others heal through prayer.
As a beekeeper, Ed spent hours in the garden building hives and tending to his bees. His calm nature could soothe animals and people alike. A favorite family memory was of finding Ed napping in the apiary, among the many busy hives, no veil or suit, completely happy and thoroughly at ease.
Ed was pre-deceased by his parents, Marilyn Busic Havard and James E. Havard, and brother, Michael J. Havard. He is survived by his wife, Rita Murphy, and son, Liam Havard of Meadows of Dan, VA, brother Chris (Lois) Havard of Princeton, NJ, brother-in-law Thomas J. Murphy of Plymouth, MA, sister-in-law, Judith (Michael) Havard of New Canaan, CT, Nephews: Samuel, Henry, Cole, Jack (Elizabeth), niece Taylor Havard, and many dear Havard relatives.
Ed was loved, honored, cherished and cared for by his family and friends, the wonderful staff of Good Samaritan Hospice and Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House, Shannon Lytton, Teresa Bailey, Mary Lee Gill, Todd Triplett, Sudha Wilburn, Mark Bowman, his wife, Rita, and most especially his loving son, Liam.
In place of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke, Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary of Floyd, or New Skete Monastery of New York.
Ed loved the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet his heart remained in the Green Mountains of Vermont, where a private family memorial is planned.
Online condolences may be made at http://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1776

09/06/2025

Luther W. Galyean, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Luther started with VDOT at the age of 19 working on the survey crew and moved up to construction inspector. He was most proud of his work as lead inspector on the construction of I-77 on Fancy Gap Mountain. After years as a construction inspector, he moved into the position of traffic safety and engineering. He retired in 1995 from VDOT after 33 years of service. He had a passion for antique vehicles and enjoyed restoring them and showing them at local car shows. He was preceded in death by his parents: Luther Waldren Galyean, Sr. and Lillie Mae Galyean Melton. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Brenda Conner Galyean, of the home; daughter: Jackie Galyean, of Christiansburg; step-daughters: Dixie Young (Eddie) of Penhook, VA, April Wade (Steven) of Floyd, and their children; sisters: Carol Mae Elliott of Galax, Judy Spears (Gary) of Ennice, NC, Barbara Collins (Terry), Winston Salem, NC; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday September 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Steven Wade and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before service time on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to St. Jude Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.

09/03/2025

On Tuesday September 2, 2025, Roger Wilson Abshire went to be with the lord and his loving wife Ms. Judy Abshire. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Wilson Randolph Abshire, and Ruth Elizabeth Flora Abshire; and wife Judy Abshire. Roger is survived by his estranged son Kevin Abshire; and grandson, Josh Abshire; as well as close friends, Mark Furgurson and Mark Mashburn.
He leaves behind his many friends and colleagues throughout his dedicated work of 39 years as a Virginia State Police officer, and his love and passion for corvettes. As a long time, member of the Star City Corvette Club and the National Corvette Museum.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 6, 2025, at 2PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. There will be a visitation from 12pm-2pm prior to service time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Humane Society.
Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1774

08/28/2025

Peter Seidemann, 95, was born on August 24, 1930 in Hamburg, Germany to Albert and Anna Seidemann. He was the second born of three children.
His early years were difficult times growing up in Germany during WWII. His father was forced to enlist in the German army and lost his life in battle. His mother, in order to protect the family, separated the children to different locations. Peter spent time in Austria with a foster family until the war was over. As a young man he immigrated to Sweden where there was a need for welders in the shipyards. There he met his wife, Stina, and they married on October 3, 1959. They started their family and had two children while in Sweden. While working at the shipyard in Uddevalla, Sweden, he studied to become an Engineer, after work taking classes in night school. After getting his degree he secured a job with a shipyard in New Orleans, Louisiana and the family immigrated to the United States. After a short time there, he secured his career position as an Engineer with the American Bureau of Shipping and proudly became a United States Citizen in 1975. After a successful career living in New York City, New York and then Houston, Texas, he retired to Floyd, Virginia in 1998 to be near his son and his family.
Peter passed away on August 25, 2025. Left to cherish his memory are his son Roald (Barbie) Seidemann and daughter Carola (Chakib) Bousserghine as well as grandchildren Anna (Christopher) Reid, Andrew (Katie) Seidemann, Gail (Jake) Krycia, Matthew (Hannah) Seidemann, Kristina Bousserghine, Andre Bousserghine, and great grandchildren Linnea Seidemann, Caroline Reid, Elliot Reid, and Abigail Reid as well as many loving relatives overseas.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Anna Seidemann, sister Eva Schulze and brother Heinz Seidemann.
Peter was a devout Christ follower and served in his local church in New York as Treasurer for many years setting a Godly example of faithfulness and service. In his later years he held tightly to Psalm 121 reading it aloud daily.
A memorial service will be held in his honor at Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia on September 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm to celebrate his long and wonderful life.
He will be missed greatly by his family and all who knew him.
A special thank you to his caregivers from Love by Hope: Sandra, Karen, Hope, and Anthony.
Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1773

08/26/2025

Margaret Ann Spangler, born October 20, 1935, in Floyd Virginia, was peacefully sent home to her Heavenly Father, August 26,2025.

Margaret is survived by her three children Roger( Jack), Gennell (Tim) and son Daniel. Grandchildren Charity, Jessica , Elijah, Levi, Josiah, and Jude, and great grandchildren, Juliet, Ira Hayes, Lucy, Aubrey, and Allison.

Margaret had an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, loved her Bible and church family. In her early career she was a successful Avon Lady, she worked many years in the Floyd garment factory, and later loved working in the Floyd county school cafeteria. She was a great cook and made sure no-one left hungry. She was a seamstress and sewed so many beautiful clothes for herself and her family. Mom loved her flowers and gardening.

Margaret was a member of the KOPS. (Keep off pounds sensibly) and won several awards for her achievements in promoting good heath.

The family will receive friends at the Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday August 30, 2025 from 12pm-2pm. A graveside service will directly follow at Jacksonville cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1772

08/23/2025

Jeanne Marie Farris, 77, of Pilot, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Jeanne was born on October 21, 1948, in Michigan to the late Stephen A. Farris, Jr. and Regina A. Smith. The oldest of five children, she was also preceded in death by her brother, James K. Farris.

As the daughter of a West Point graduate and Air Force fighter pilot, Jeanne’s early years were marked by travel and adventure. During her childhood the family lived in Alaska, Alabama, Virginia, and England before she attended and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1970.

Following graduation, Jeanne worked as a community organizer with VISTA in Worcester, Massachusetts, dedicating herself to service and advocacy. She went on to build a successful career in the technology field, including work with IBM, where she helped manage and distribute an extensive software program for law enforcement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She is survived by her loving husband, Beau Bagley of Pilot, Virginia; her siblings, Stephen A. Farris III and wife Julie of Newport News, VA, Bobbie Ann McGowan of Odenton, Maryland, P.J. DeVito (wife of James K. Farris) of Bennington, Vermont and Susan Farris and husband Steve Gillingham of Fairfax Station, Virginia; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Jeanne will be remembered for her sharp mind, her sense of humor, and her deep devotion to the love of her life, her husband Beau. She loved her cats and the many animals who graced her rural home in Pilot. Those who knew her will hold close memories of her for many years to come.

Services will be private honoring the wishes of her immediate family.

Online condolences may be made at https://gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com/obituary/?id=1771