Loman Samuel Staples

Loman Samuel Staples, 91, of Hillsville, Va., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010, at his home. Mr. Staples was born in Carroll County to the late Ermine and Gertie Shumate Staples. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Anthony Lee Staples. He is survived by his wife, Frieda M. Staples, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert S. Staples, of Hillsville, Eldon Lane and Linda Staples, of Highfalls, Ga., Joseph David and Donella Staples, of Hillsville, and Charles Chris and Debbie Staples, of Highfalls, Ga.; sister, Inez S. Edwards, of Hillsville; eight grandchildren; and 18 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel with Pastor Chip Neely officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post #1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting www. vaughanguynnandmcgrady.comVaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel is serving the family.