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     Theodore McDonald "Mac" Dowdy was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 9, 1928 at Hoge's Store, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 He married Kaula Mae Vest, daughter of Roy Allen Vest and Malinda Alice McNeil, on May 3, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,6,8,2 Theodore McDonald "Mac" Dowdy died on November 8, 1985 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 57.^1,6,3

     Dora Beatrice Sowers was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Eanes.⁴ She married Venise Frank Eanes, son of Joel Cleveland Eanes and Eliza Ella Wickham.¹ Dora Beatrice Sowers was born on February 23, 1916 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 She died on December 3, 2008 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.^1,5 She Dora Beatrice Sowers Eanes, 92, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Proceeding her in death were husband, Frank Eanes and grandson, Mike Eanes. Frank and Beatrice were members of Abundment Life Fellowship, in Pilot, where they owned and operated a country store. They also owned the Robo Car Wash, in Christiansburg. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Helen Eanes, Kenneth and Mary Ann Eanes; granddaughter, Robin Keagle; and greatgranddaughter, Kayla Keagle. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Larry Meadors and the Rev. Leon Alley with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Eanes family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on December 6, 2008.¹

     Alice Louise Britt was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on February 4, 1922 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of June 8, 1946,her married name was Gardner.¹ She married Harvey Lee Gardner, son of Harvey Albert Gardner and Mary Gertrude Light, on June 8, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Alice Louise Britt died on July 9, 1973 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 51.^4,3

     Vernie Lewis Eanes was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 228-09-9672.⁸ He was born on May 8, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3 He married Mary Ruth Walters on June 24, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4 Vernie Lewis Eanes died on October 27, 1997 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,1,8,5 He EANES, Vernie Lewis, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 27, 1997. He retired from Radford University and was a member of the Belview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Julia Hall DeMole; father and mother, Cleve and Ella Eanes; four brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Mary Walters Eanes; one daughter and son-in-law, Dixie E. and Kenneth C. Hall, Salem; three sons and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Linda Eanes, Christiansburg, Dewey L. and Shirley Eanes, Radford, and Gary L. and Cami Eanes, Salem; eight grandchildren, Dewey L. Eanes Jr., Amanda Graham, Robert L. Eanes Jr., Vikki Connelly, Lauren and Eric Eanes, S. Justin Hall and Jessica Hall; seven great-grandchildren, Megan Eanes, Christopher and Chasidi Graham, Mykkel Connelly, Mary Francis Eanes, Derek and Brett DeMole and Julia's husband, Dana DeMole; one sister, Audrey E. Sheppard of Radford; one brother, Nelson and Betty Eanes of Richmond. Many special friends and family members. Funeral services will be held at the Belview United Methodist Church, Peppers Ferry Road Radford, on Thursday, October 30, 1997, at 11 a.m. with The Rev. Mitchell Emswiler officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at the Belview Methodist Church. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, 13000 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Belview Methodist Church. on October 29, 1997.¹

     Mary Ruth Walters was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 15, 1923 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 24, 1941,her married name was Eanes.² She married Vernie Lewis Eanes, son of Joel Cleveland Eanes and Eliza Ella Wickham, on June 24, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 Mary Ruth Walters died on July 23, 2018 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.³ She Mary Ruth Walters Eanes, 95, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Richfield Nursing Home in Salem, Va. Mary was the daughter of the late Archie Phelgar and Bertha Linkenhoker Walters. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie Lewis Eanes; son, Robert Lewis Eanes; granddaughter, Julia Hall DeMole; and 15 siblings. Mary retired from Corning Glass Works and continued to work as a volunteer for RSVP. She held several awards for all her volunteer works. She was well-known for her cooking abilities and infectious giggle. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Dewey Eanes (Shirley), Gary Eanes (Cami); daughter, Dixie Eanes Hall (Kenny); and special daughter-in-law, Linda Rader Eanes; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many wonderful nieces and nephews, as well as, a special friend (Preacher) Alonzo Hardy. Mary was a long-time member of the Belview United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Belview from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Interment will follow services at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Belview United Church in her memory. on July 25, 2018.³

     Kenneth Colin "Ken" Hall On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Kenneth Colin Hall, 75 years of age from Smith Mountain Lake departed this world for Heavenly Father's kingdom. He passed away peacefully riding in the car listening to Beach Boy music and falling asleep. He was born on April 14, 1948, to the late Weldon Hall and Dana Sisson Hall of Montgomery County. Ken retired from Roanoke County Real Estate Department and was currently employed part-time with Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Dixie Eanes on August 20, 1966. (57 years in a few weeks.) They were blessed with a wonderful marriage enjoying three beautiful children, Julia, Justin, and Jessica. Ken and Dixie traveled to many areas while his health was good. England, France, and Italy, with several trips to California, Florida, Bahamas, Temple trips to Utah, and of course, the beach. So many fun trips with Cline and Neoma, Gary and Cami, as well as his children and grandchildren. Memories forever! He was devoted to his family and so proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many capacities most recently Temple Worker in the Richmond Temple. He loved his association with the Roanoke Valley Hockey Association. He continued supporting the Roanoke Valley Hockey Association as Goal Judge at the "Dawgs" hockey games at the Civic Center. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julia Hall DeMole; parents, Weldon and Dana Hall; father and mother-in-law, Vernie and Mary Eanes; sister, Jean Rose; nephew, Joey Young; brother-in-law, Bobby Eanes. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Justin Hall (Allison); daughter, Jessica Kaiser (Paul); grandchildren, Derek DeMole, Brett DeMole (Heidi), Savannah (Tra) Jackson, Taylor Hall, Nolan Humphreys, Victoria Hall (Tori), Annabelle Hall, Piper Kaiser, Isabella Kaiser, Karl and Este Kaiser, Noah, and Solomon Carroll; sons-in-law, Dana DeMole, and Parker Humphreys; two brothers, Cline S. Hall (Neoma), Wesley Boone Hall (Millie); brothers-in-law, Dewey Eanes (Shirley), Gary Eanes (Cami); sister-in-law, Linda Eanes; and so many special nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. The family wishes to thank Franklin County Hospice especially Nurse Helen, Nurse Betty, and sweet Nurse Jeannette. They treated him so kindly. Forever appreciated. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.⁶ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,8 He was born on April 14, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,8 He married Dixie Diane Eanes, daughter of Vernie Lewis Eanes and Mary Ruth Walters, on August 20, 1966.^1,2,9,6 Kenneth Colin "Ken" Hall died on July 3, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.^6,8

     Robert Lewis "Bobby" Eanes Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,8 He was born on December 15, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,8 He married Rosalie Ann Lawton, daughter of Albert Trigg Lawton Sr. and Pauline Frances McGhee, on September 19, 1962 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^6,7 Robert Lewis "Bobby" Eanes Sr. and Rosalie Ann Lawton were divorced on April 20, 1989 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁷ Robert Lewis "Bobby" Eanes Sr. married Linda Victoria Rader on January 25, 1991 at Wythe Co., Virginia.^4,8 Robert Lewis "Bobby" Eanes Sr. died on July 30, 2016 at Virginia at age 74.^2,8 He Bobby L. Eanes, 74, of Christiansburg, Va. was called home on Saturday, July 30, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Bobby was an avid fly fisherman who loved the water. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. He had a contagious laugh and smile, a kind and humble heart, and always put others before himself. He retired in 2009 from PFRWTA. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernie L. Eanes. Left to cherish his memory are the love of his life and devoted wife, Linda Eanes; his children, Bobby, Jr. and Vikki Pennington; mother, Mary Eanes; step daughters, Dawn Wingo and Deana Linkous; grandchildren, Mary, Mykkel, Hayley, Adam, Lauren, John, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, and Wesley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewey and Shirley, Gary and Cami; and sister and brother-in-law, Dixie and Kenny. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on August 3, 2016.²

     Gary Lynn Eanes was born on September 19, 1957 at Virginia.² He married Camille Kay "Cami" Bradsher on February 11, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2