When a man lives his life with integrity, principles and morals he leaves a legacy that will last forever. Vince died just as he lived, with grace and dignity, his family surrounding him at his home in New Castle he shared with his “bride”, Mildred. He was a true gentleman who loved his family, his country and his vast number of friends who were blessed to have him walk thru our lives, even for only a brief moment in time.

Vincent and Mildred Humphries

Vince was born in Botetourt County in the Surber section to Lula and Ellis Humphries. He was one of four children. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1941, where he enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942 serving our country until 1946. He was a proud veteran of WW11 and never ceased talking about his experiences in the service. He was a member of AmVets Post 121 in St. Clair Shores, Mich., of which he was State Commander in 1968-1969.

In 1947 he married Lorraine Reinke and moved to East Detroit where he and his wife raised three children who remain in Michigan. Rhea Mader, Dianna Rees and husband John, Craig (who was named after Craigs Creek in Botetourt County) and Gayle Humphries. He also has nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In 1960 Vince founded J & H Hydraulics in Madison Heights, Mich., which his son currently operates.

His wife Lorraine passed away in 1992. Vince knew his heart never left the hills and hollows of Rich Patch. With that in mind he returned to Roaring Run and purchased a cabin. One weekend in 1993, he attended the Homecoming at King Memorial Church in Oriskany, the church he attended while he was a child. While there he inquired as to the whereabouts of an elementary school sweetheart who happened to be there also. And the rest is history. A love story was written with Mildred Southworth whom he called “my bride”. They became husband and wife June 18, 1994, and he became a father to Chip Southworth (now deceased) and his wife Karen, Trena Boudreaux of New Castle, and Spencer Southworth and his wife Amy of Edgewood, Ky. He also became a grandfather to nine more grandchildren.

Vince instantly became active in the community serving on numerous volunteer committees. He was a founding member of “The Wrecking Crew” at New Castle Methodist Church where he remained a member until his death. He worked tirelessly for the Fairground Association raising money for “The Field of Dreams”, the new Sports Complex to be built in Craig County.

Vince loved his coffee with his buddies at “The Round Table” every morning, planning various new projects for the county, always with his yellow note pad in hand.

Arrangements were handled by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, VA. Services were held July 7 at Paitsel Funeral Home. His remains will be flown to Warren, Mich., where services will be held at Duross-Verhayden Funeral Home. Burial was at Cadillac Memorial Cemetery in Clinton Township, Mich.

In lieu of flowers monetary donations may be made to either the New Castle United Methodist Chruch Mens Group, PO Box 13, New Castle, VA 24127 or the Craig County Fairground Assoc., c/o Eugene Hannah, 172 Lemar Drive, New Castle, VA 24127.

It has been said that a measure of a man’s worth can be found in the number of friends he leaves behind. Vince, your legacy is one of a great number of friends who loved you, respected you; your family is better for having you as our Dad and Grandfather; your “bride” will forever love you, and most of all, we will forever miss you. We love you, now and always.

He is survived by wife Irene Carr Broyles; children Elizabeth Gray Broyles and Steve Nemore, John Douglas Broyles and Peggy Gearhart; grandchildren Valerie Broyles Lane and Edward Lane, Benjamin Michael Broyles, Lincoln Douglas Humphry, and Pierce Daniell Humphry; great-grandchildren Ethan Maurice Greer, Jadelyn Faith Lane, and Briana Sky Sargent; siblings Bobby Ray Broyles, Leonard Eugene Broyles, Martha Broyles Belcher, and Patrick Arthur Broyles; friends and fellow farmers Harold and Christine Maxey; cousins Ethel Mae Long and Mary Caroline Burks; also numerous friends and family. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Huffman Memorial Park with Pastor Willis A. Carr officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday, July 9, 2010 at Paitsel Funeral Home. Following the Graveside Service the family will hold a Memorial Service at their home at 19953 Cumberland Gap Road, New Castle, VA 24127.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Saint Francis Service Dogs 8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019. Special thanks to Ethel Underwood for all her help and support. The family wishes to thank Medi Home Health and Hospice and Dr. Heath. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. www.paitselfh.com

A graveside service was held June 18 at Anderson Family Cemetery with Pastor David Cox officiating. Donations may be made to Paitsel Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. www.paitselfh.com

She was preceded in death by parents Metro and Mary Postoskie, brothers Michael and Steve Postoskie, sister Rose Postoskie, brother-in-law Richard Beach and son-in-law Tom Newby.

She is survived by children Ricky Bryant, Sandy Hutchison and fiance Chet, Mike Bryant and wife Jenny, Tina Newby, daughter Theresa Price and fiance Maynard; grandchildren Caleb Bryant, Wayne, Joe, and Steven Hutchison, Mike, Jeffrey, and Matthew Bryant, Travis, Emily, and Andrew Newby and Christopher Price; great-grandchildren Kaleigh Bryant and Hunter Newby; sister Elizabeth Beach; brother Johnny Postoskie; brother and sister-in-law Andy Postoskie and wife Helen; numerous nieces and nephews and special friend Ann Blankenship.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 12, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Myron Powell officiating. Interment followed  at Huffman Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Paitsel Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Grady Whitt. He is survived by mother Sue Whitt, sisters and brothers-in-law Darlene and Joel Stanley, Geneva Joanne and James Wilcher and Becky Whitt, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ernest Arthur Roy Sr.; son Edmond Lester Joanis, and daughter, Nancy Elaine Dionne. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Elaine Susan and George Ryan, Alberta Carol and Charles Turner, Diane May and Paul Rainville; and sons Butch Allen Roy and Richard Roy. She was lovingly known as MeMé to 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held June 14 at the Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Clara Redden "Sweet Thing" Jordan

She is survived by her son and his wife, Ronald and Marilyn Jordan; daughter and husband Shirley and Cliff Wagner; daughter and husband Jackie and Darius Turman, all of Salem; and daughter-in-law Rosemary Jordan of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren Paul and Patty Jordan of Raleigh, David and Teri Robertson of Wilmington, N.C.; Calvin and Robin Robertson of Roanoke, Debbie Giordano of Salem, and George Keller of Salem, Mike and Dianna Beamer of Salem, Jeff Beamer and Sonya Morris of Clayton, N.C.; Tommy and Amanda Beheler of Vinton, and a very special precious loving granddaughter, Clara and Shane Brown of Salem; 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Clara and Fred loved the people from Trinity Church of the Brethren, Saunders Grove Church of the Brethren and Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, where they were lifetime members. They also loved their Glenvar neighbors, friends and community.

The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for all their loving care. A very special heartfelt thanks to LeVonda Franklin, her caregiver and adopted granddaughter. Donations may be made to Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and/or Good Samaritan Hospice. A celebration service of her life was held on Wednesday, June 16, at Oakey’s North Chapel with the Rev. Horace D. Light officiating. Interment followed in Sherwood Memorial Park.

He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1936 and went to work for Valleydale Meatpackers. In 1946, he founded Green Hill Sausage and Meat Packing Company and it became a thriving industry in Elliston. During his years in the meat packing industry, he served on the Virginia Independent Meatpackers Board of Directors and as the President. He was also a part of NIMPA, the National Independent Meatpackers Association and served on the board of directors and as the national president.

Walter Lipes

He was a charter member of Hidden Valley Country Club and served on the first grounds committee. He walked the course with Sam Snead, helping to lay out the fairways, sand traps, greens, etc. At one time, he served as the president of Hidden Valley Country Club. He was also a member of the Roanoke Country Club and the Shenandoah Club.

He was a member and deacon of Salem Presbyterian Church and a long-time member of the Salem Rotary Club where he was recognized for his attendance record. He served as a member of the board of directors of Farmers National Bank and as a member and the chairman of the board of directors of First Virginia Bank of Southwest for many years. He was elected to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and served as chairman for several terms.

He considered the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center as one of his greatest achievements. The other significant achievement was his role in Salem becoming a city. He was politically active in the community and the state of Virginia. The City of Salem honored him by declaring July 13, 2009, as Walter Martin Lipes Day.

He was predeceased by his sons, Walter Martin Lipes Jr. and William Norris Lipes. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lipes of Tennessee; daughter Judy L. Garst and husband Reid; and daughter-in-law Sandra B. Lipes of Salem. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Reid A. Garst II, Charles E. Garst, Walter M. Lipes III, Deborah Lipes White, Julie Lipes Shires, William N. Lipes II, John S. Lipes and Cynthia Lipes Travis. There are 16 great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.

A Witness to the Resurrection Service will be held on June 5 at Salem Presbyterian Church followed by a reception in the Gresham Fellowship Hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a memorial donation to the Lipes Scholarship Fund at Salem Presbyterian Church.