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     Anita Belle Miller was buried at Glenmore Methodist Cemetery, Buckingham, Buckingham Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 6, 1928 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Lynn Edward Eanes Sr., son of Edward Lafayette Eanes and Pearl Marilla Palmore Maxey, on December 23, 1947 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of December 23, 1947,her married name was Eanes.¹ Anita Belle Miller died on September 5, 2021 at Virginia at age 93.^2,4 She Anita Belle Miller Eanes, age 93, went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2021. She was born the daughter of William S and Flossie Self Miller. Anita was preceded in death by her husband Lynn E. Eanes Sr., her sisters Ann Eanes and Lessie Schroeder, and her brother Bill Miller. She is survived by her sons Lynn (Henry) E. Eanes Jr. (Barbara) and Eugene Eanes, her grandson Lynn (Trey) E. Eanes III (Shannon), her great-granddaughters Reagan, Madilynn, and Bronwyn, and her many loving nieces and nephews. Anita retired from the United States Postal Service where she served as Postmistress in Dillwyn, VA. She was a dedicated member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Glenmore, VA. Anita was an accomplished painter, loved working in her flower gardens and she enjoyed spending time with her family and serving her community. on September 8, 2021.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 201-09-5139.⁶ James Tazwell Dangerfield was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7,8 He was born on March 26, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1914.^6,3,4,5 He married Lena Pearl Eanes, daughter of Edward Lafayette Eanes and Pearl Marilla Palmore Maxey, on December 17, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8 James Tazwell Dangerfield died on May 22, 1986 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 71.^6,3,9,8 He James T. Dangerfield, age 71, of 670 Ridge Road, died Thursday, May 22, 1986, in the Montgomery County Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict and a member of the V.F.W., the D.A.V., The Issac Walton League of America, and McDaniel Lodge # 86 AF & AM. Surviving are his wife, Lena Eanes Dangerfield; a son, James R. Dangerfield, Christiansburg; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Judy) Eubanks, Herndon; Mrs. William (Barbara) DeHart, Jr., Great Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Alleen Derham, Christiansburg, Mrs. Mary Ernst, Clark, N.J; his step-mother, Mrs. A. R. Daingerfield, Christiansburg; two half-sisters, Mrs. Nell Oliver, Wytheville; Mrs. Ann Hart, Christiansburg; six grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on May 24, 1986.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4300.¹⁰ Robert Lee "Bob" Conner was born on September 2, 1924 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,2,3 He married Edna Pauline "Polly" Owen on January 20, 1968 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,2 Robert Lee "Bob" Conner died on June 6, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^10,1,5 He CONNER, Robert Lee, (Bob), 75, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Bob was employed by Fred Whittaker for about 25 years. After retirement he was employed part-time by Advance Auto. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ocie Conner; one sister, Rachel Underwood; one son, Ricky Lee Davis; one granddaughter, Jessica Davis. Surviving are his wife, Pauline "Polly" Conner; two sons and spouses, Robert Joseph "Joe" and wife, Melanie Anderson of Richmond, Ind. and Robin Jerald "Jerry" and wife, Jill Anderson of Roanoke; one brother and spouse, James Edward and Ruby Conner of Copper Hill; two sisters, Myrtle Poff of Roanoke and Violet Hambrick of Salem; and eleven grandchildren. on June 7, 2000.¹

     Rachel Frances Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-42-4552.¹² She was born on June 22, 1927 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her WV brith record has a birth date of May 22, 1927.^12,6 As of December 9, 1944,her married name was Underwood.⁷ She married Herman Lee Underwood on December 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 Rachel Frances Conner and Herman Lee Underwood were divorced on March 13, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹³ Rachel Frances Conner died on August 23, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^12,3 She UNDERWOOD, Rachel Conner, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 1995, in a local hospital. She was an employee of Singer Furniture Company. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Lawrence McGuire of Hardy, Helen and Tommy Baldwin of Salem, Donna and Jim Prince of High Point, N.C., Kathy and Junior Beckner of Roanoke; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrtle and Frank Poff of Roanoke, Violet and Richard Hamrick of Salem; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James Edward and Ruby Conner of Copper Hill, Robert and Polly Conner of Roanoke. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 24, 1995.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-5311.⁴ Herman Lee Underwood was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on November 15, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Rachel Frances Conner, daughter of Samuel "Sampson" "Sam" Conner and Osceola "Ocie" Thompson, on December 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 Herman Lee Underwood and Rachel Frances Conner were divorced on March 13, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Herman Lee Underwood died on August 29, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^4,2,5 He Herman Underwood, age 53, of 312 1st St., S.E., Roanoke died Tuesday in a local hospital. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Brenda McQuire, Hardy; Mrs. Helen Baldwin, Salem; Mrs. Donna Woodrow Fitzgerald, Ga; Miss Kathy Underwood, Vinton; his father, Walter H. Underwood, Bristol; three brothers, Fred Underwood, Vinton; Walter Underwood, Roanoke; William Underwood, Mich; one sister, Mrs. Mae Duncan, Bristol, Va; nine grandchildren. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. on August 30, 1978.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-16-2468.⁵ Edna Pauline "Polly" Owen was born on April 16, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She married Robert Lee "Bob" Conner, son of Samuel "Sampson" "Sam" Conner and Osceola "Ocie" Thompson, on January 20, 1968 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 As of January 20, 1968,her married name was Conner.² Edna Pauline "Polly" Owen died on October 8, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,5,7 She Edna Pauline (Polly) Conner, 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 8, 2005. Pauline was a retired real estate sales lady and was preceded in death by her parents, Nash Johnson and Nellie Milton Owen; her brothers, Earl Johnson Owen, Thomason Jessie Owen; her stepson, Randy Davis; and her husband, Robert (Bob) L. Conner. Surviving is her stepson, Robin Jerry Anderson; her stepgrandchildren, Jerry Lee Anderson, Ricky Davis, Jr; her brother, Maynard R. Owen and wife, Dorothy, of Roanoke County; several nieces and nephews. on October 10, 2005.¹

     Lois Jean Eanes On August 1, 2024, Lois Jean Bean, age 77, of Roanoke, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on February 11, 1947, to the late Claudy Evelyn Eanes and Charlie Fred Eanes. She was united in marriage to James Arthur Bean, who preceded her in death. In addition to her mother, father, and husband, Lois was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Ray Eanes and Michael Jay Eanes. Lois was employed with Eaton Corporation for fifteen years and later with ITT Industries, from which she retired. She loved attending church services at Daleville Baptist Church. In Lois’ free time, she enjoyed bowling, working in her yard, and completing puzzles and word searches. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Vincent Bean (Robin) and Kyle Wayne Bean (Jessica); daughter, Drema Wickline (Steve); five grandchildren, Aaron Bean, Taylor Phillips, Natasha Hatcher, Kayla Cochran, and Olivia Bean; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; special friend, Crystal Bean and the staff of Friendship Health and Rehabilitation and Good Sarmatian Hospice.⁵ She was born on February 11, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 As of September 4, 1964,her married name was Bean.⁴ She married James Arthur Bean, son of Samuel Edgar Bean and Mabel Fay Terry, on September 4, 1964 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Lois Jean Eanes died on August 1, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Donald Ray "Don" Eanes was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 He was born on June 24, 1944 at West Virginia.^5,6,7 He married Linda Ruth Akers on March 28, 1964 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Donald Ray "Don" Eanes married Jeanette Gail Perdue on April 22, 1966 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Donald Ray "Don" Eanes and Linda Ruth Akers were divorced on April 25, 1966 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Donald Ray "Don" Eanes and Jeanette Gail Perdue were divorced on September 16, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Donald Ray "Don" Eanes married Rose Marie Shaver on February 16, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 Donald Ray "Don" Eanes died on June 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.^4,7 He Donald Ray Eanes, of Elliston, went to be with the lord on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the age of 72. Don worked for Hedge Metal Company for 23 years and an auctioneer for 15. His passion and love was horses. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 25 years Rose Eanes; daughter, Robin Denise Eanes; and his parents, Charlie and Claudy Eanes. He is survived by his daughter, Marie and David Paulley; son, Donnie Eanes and girlfriend Deanna Maxey; his grandchildren, David Brown, Brittany, Dillion, Dakota, Danica, Dalelena, Dalton and Dawson Eanes. Also, left to cherish his memory are his sister, Lois Bean; brother, Kyle and Brenda Eanes, Mike Eanes, Freddie and Teresa Eanes and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, the family would like to say a special thank you to his beloved friends, Pam and Charlie Price and Johnny and Rita Harrah for their lifetime of friendship. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Cemetery Roanoke, Va. on June 16, 2017.⁴

     Rose Marie Shaver was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on April 25, 1958 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 She married Donald Ray "Don" Eanes, son of Charles Fred "Charlie" Eanes and Claudy Evelyn Anderson, on February 16, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of February 16, 1985,her married name was Eanes.² Rose Marie Shaver died on March 3, 2015 at Virginia at age 56.^1,4 She Rose Marie Eanes, 56, of Elliston, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Rose was predeceased by her father, Fredrick Lee Shaver. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who worked with her husband at their auction house for many years. She retired from Oak Hall Cap and Gown. She had a very special love for horses, having as many as 14 at one time. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Donald Eanes; children, Marie Paulley (David), and Donnie Eanes (Deanna Maxey); grandchildren, Brittany, Dillon, Dakota, Danica and Dalelena Eanes and David Brown; mother, Ovella Shaver; sister, Carolyn Spangler (Alan); and many other family members and friends. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on March 6, 2015.¹

     Michael Jay Eanes Michael Jay Eanes, Nov 22, 1960 - Sep 25, 2019. Michael Jay Eanes, of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 58. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Fred and Claudy Evelyn Anderson Eanes; brother, Donald Eanes and his wife, Rose. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Hodges, and her husband, Tommy; and Julia Havenner; son, Jake Eanes, and his wife, Nichole Dunn; his grandchildren, Deven, Alex, Noah, Audrey, and McKenna. Also, left to cherish his memory are his sister, Lois Bean; brother, Kyle Eanes, and his wife, Brenda, Freddie Eanes and his wife, Teresa; nieces, nephews, and friends.⁶ He was born on November 22, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,3 He married Glenda Sue Havenner on November 24, 1990 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Michael Jay Eanes and Glenda Sue Havenner were divorced on May 12, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Michael Jay Eanes died on September 25, 2019 at Virginia at age 58.³

     Shirley Christine Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on January 22, 1941 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 As of November 26, 1960,her married name was Spencer.³ She married Rev. Charles Eugene "Charlie" Spencer on November 26, 1960 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6,7 Shirley Christine Eanes died on January 1, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.⁶ She Christine "Teeny" Spencer, 75, of Pilot, died Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Amonate, Virginia on January 22, 1941 to the late Roscoe Alvis and Mary Edith Lutz Eanes. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charles Spencer; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Dean and Connie Spencer, Mark David and Khristy Spencer; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Brenda Eanes; grandchildren, Matthew Spencer and wife, Cassie, Andrew Spencer and wife, Katie, Whitney Breeden and husband, Davey, Michael Spencer; wife, Alexa, Gabrael Spencer, Malachi Spencer, Charity Spencer; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Hannah Abate and Debbie Davis. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. on January 3, 2017.⁶

     Rev. Charles Eugene "Charlie" Spencer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 8, 1939 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Shirley Christine Eanes, daughter of Roscoe Alvin "Shorty" Eanes and Mary Edith Lutz, on November 26, 1960 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,6,4 Rev. Charles Eugene "Charlie" Spencer died on January 11, 2022 at Virginia at age 82.⁴ He Charlie Eugene Spencer, August 8, 1939 - January 11, 2022. Charlie E. Spencer, of Pilot, was born on August 8, 1939, to Charles and Clara Coleman Spencer. Left this earthy life to his heavenly home to meet his precious Tenny (Christine Eanes married November 26, 1960) on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age 82. He was retired by Montgomery Furniture. After retiring he joined his son Ronald, working in Spencer's Chimney Sweep, driving for Montgomery County School System and his greatest love of farming. He was the pastor of Bible Truth Tabernacle in Shawsville, Va. for 41 years. His greatest loves was to testify to everyone about his Lord Jesus Christ and all he had done for him in his life and The Message of the Hour. Then to tell everyone about the Love of his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine "Teeny"; parents, Charles and Clara Spencer; sisters, Ruth Roop, Ruby Lawson Rice; and brother, Garland Spencer. Charlie is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Dean Spencer and wife, Connie, and Mark David Spencer and wife, Khristy; grandsons, Matthew Spencer and wife, Cassie, Andrew Spencer and wife, Katie, Michael Spencer and wife, Alexa, Gabrael Spencer and wife, Sarah, and Malachi Spencer; granddaughters, Whitney Breeden and husband, Davey, and Charity Spencer; great-grandchildren, Titus, India, Rheagan, Allie, Aleigha, Leighton Spencer, Isaac and Zoe Breeden; sisters, Carlie Stump, Rhynie Jones, Nancy Linkous, Martha Sefick, Betty Clowers, Linda Henderson and husband, Turman; brothers, Paul (Junior) Spencer and wife, Ernestine, Luther Spencer and wife, Willa Mae, and Johnny Spencer; sister-in-law, Brenda Eanes; and numerous nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronald Spencer and Pastor Mark Spencer officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on January 16, 2022.⁴

     Ronney Alvis Eanes was born on April 18, 1943 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Brenda Christine Dudley on March 19, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Ronney Alvis Eanes died on January 24, 2020 at Virginia at age 76.⁵ He Ronney Alvis Eanes, age 76, of Pilot, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at his home. He was born in Pilot, Va., on April 18, 1943, to the late Roscoe Alvie and Mary Edith Lutz Eanes. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ricky A. Eanes and sister, Christine Eanes Spencer. Ronney retired after 35 years of law enforcement, having served with the Virginia Tech Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Christiansburg Police Department. Ronney was a member of McDaniel Masonic Lodge No. 86 AF & AM and the F.O.P. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Dudley Eanes; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Eanes and Byron H. Dickerson; granddaughter, Amanda D. Dickerson; grandson, Tanner A. Eanes; daughter-in-law, Whitney Chumbley Eanes; brother-in-law, Charles E. Spencer; and sisters-in-law, Wanda D. Funkhouser, Merle D. Nelson, Sonja D. Hollandsworth and husband, Ren. A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Spencer, the Rev. Mark D. Spencer, and the Rev. Ronald D. Spencer officiating. on January 26, 2020.⁵

     Elsie Marie Akers was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 She Elsie Marie Clower, 96 of Shawsville, went to be with her Lord on June 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elsie Akers; husband, Warren "Howard" Clower; siblings, Sylvia Akers, and Sonny Akers; and son-in-law, Roger Maxey. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Margaret Maxey; grandsons, Bo Maxey and wife Tammy, Tony Maxey, and wife Melissa; great-grandchild, Isaac Maxey; sisters, Roselee Musselman (Curtis), Earline Smith; sister-in-law, Betty Akers; as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery. The family would like to thank the nurses and aids at the Warm Hearth Kroontje Nursing Home for all the love and care that was given to her.² She was born on May 9, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She married Warren Howard Clower, son of William Henry "Will" Clower and Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, on January 10, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 As of January 10, 1944,her married name was Clower.¹ Elsie Marie Akers died on June 27, 2023 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 97.²

     James Harless Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,8 He was born on February 15, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7 He married Bernice Lucille Clower, daughter of William Henry "Will" Clower and Stella Elvie/Elva Maxey, on February 27, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,8 James Harless Eanes died on July 19, 1967 at Radford, Virginia, at age 52.^4,5,8 He James Harless Eanes, 52, died Wednesday in a Radford hospital. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Clowers Eanes; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann Eanes; a son, James Harold Eanes; his mother, Mrs. Ollie Dickerson Eanes; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvia E. Griffith, Mrs. Blanch Boyd, Mrs. Mildred Lane; a brother, E. W. Eanes. All are of Christiansburg. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 20, 1967.⁸

     James Harold Eanes was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on February 4, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Rincey Mae Spradlin on June 14, 1969 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 James Harold Eanes died on June 9, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,5,7 He James Harold Eanes, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harless and Bernice Clower Eanes. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Rincey Spradlin Eanes, of Christiansburg; daughter, Cynthia A. Eanes, of Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Cindy L. Eanes ,of Radford; grandchildren, Christian and Makayla Eanes; sister, Peggy Kelley; special friend, Randall Amos; and granddogs, Bella and Wringo. Harold was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was retired from Wades Supermarket. The family would like to send a special thank you to the Salem VA Hospital staff for their care of Harold and their tenderness toward the family. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on June 11, 2013.²

     Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-48-1856.⁷ He was born on July 30, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2 He married Phyllis Ann Chittum on March 17, 1961 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3 Thomas Wayne "Tom" Sweeney died on November 13, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^7,1 He SWEENEY, Thomas Wayne, 53, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 13, 1992, at his residence. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge No. 163. He was a truck driver for Kroger Distribution Center in Salem. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Chittum Sweeney; one son, Wayne Sweeney, Roanoke; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet and Donnie Dodson, Roanoke, Theresa Sweeney, Salem; his parents, Major Lee, Sr., and Margaret Sweeney; six brothers, M. L. Sweeney, Jr., Floyd, Max E. Sweeney, Roanoke, Jack Sweeney, Bruce Sweeney and Barry Sweeney, all of Floyd, Doug Sweeney, Troutville; two sisters, Cindy Eanes, Ridgeway, Daphine Sowers, Floyd; a very special friend, Ray Huff; his father and mother-in-law, Howard and Hollie Chittum; his grandchildren, Zackery and Justin Dodson; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Butterworth and Mr. Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment and graveside service by Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163 A.F.&A.M. will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on November 15, 1992.¹

     Max Earl Sweeney was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 2, 1932 at Virginia.¹ He married Shirley Ann Poole on December 31, 1954.^1,7 Max Earl Sweeney died on July 3, 2014 at Virginia at age 81.² He Max Earl Sweeney, 81, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. Max was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Sweeney; sons, David, Randy and Darrell Sweeney; grandchildren, Mikayla Sweeney, Rhiannon Leebrick, Sarah Newton, Aaron Sweeney and Liam Sweeney; great grandchildren, Maebel Johnson and Wyatt Newton; sisters, Daphine Sowers and Cindy Eanes; brothers, Bruce, Barry and Doug Sweeney. Max had countless friends and loved ones in the local music community. The family would like to thank the doctors and all the staff at Springtree Health and Rehab Center for their excellent care. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday July 6, 2014, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Doug Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854 and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. on July 5, 2014.²