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     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

     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

     James Cantley Sheppard was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 228-05-1695.⁵ He was born on May 11, 1913 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Audrey Louise Eanes, daughter of Joel Cleveland Eanes and Eliza Ella Wickham, on June 10, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,4 James Cantley Sheppard died on December 9, 1983 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.^2,5,4

     Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² He Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. age 79 was born September 4, 1931 in Pilot, VA. Died in Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. July 8, 2011. Nelson has four children, Nelson Allen Jr., Ella Ruth LaBarr, Don Wayne Eanes, and Mark Wade Eanes.He was a member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of the VFW, a member of Freemasons Lodge # 14 and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars.³ He was born on September 4, 1931 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Betty Jean Linkous on September 22, 1953.^2,7 Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. married Doris Thomas on September 5, 2009 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ Nelson Allen Eanes Sr. died on July 8, 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.^2,3

     Betty Jean Linkous was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on June 5, 1936 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 22, 1953,her married name was Eanes.¹ She married Nelson Allen Eanes Sr., son of Joel Cleveland Eanes and Eliza Ella Wickham, on September 22, 1953.^1,2 Betty Jean Linkous died on December 4, 2007 at age 71.¹

     Marvin Dale Sheppard was buried at Stanger Family Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 28, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He died on December 29, 1945 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-54-9200.² James Arlo Sheppard was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Naples, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^3,6 He was born on August 19, 1942 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,7 He married Carolyn Mary Broce, daughter of Warren Matthew Broce and Aberdeen Esther Webster, on August 30, 1963 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^8,5 James Arlo Sheppard and Carolyn Mary Broce were divorced on April 26, 1991 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.⁹ James Arlo Sheppard died on November 11, 1995 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^3,2,4,6 He James Arlo Sheppard, 53, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 1995, following an accident. He had lived most of his life in Henderson County and was the son of Audrey Eanes Sheppard of Radford, Va, and the late James Cantley Sheppard. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnical Institute where he received degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed by DuPont in Brevard as a senior research engineer in the technical group for 27 years. He was a member of Western North Carolina Paddlers and a former member of Hendersonville Jaycees. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Rita Sheppard of Hendersonville and Kreg and Jenny Sheppard or Raleigh; daughter, Karen Sheppard of Chapel Hill; brother, Joel Sheppard of Radford, Va; sisters, Neoma Hall of Oakton, Va, Jeanette Handy of Charlotte and Bonnie Gillespie of Radford, Va; grandsons, Matthew Leon Sheppard, James Cantiey Sheppard and Jonathan Daniel Owen. Burial will be in Shepherd Memorial Park. on November 13, 1995.⁶

     Herbert Preston Gillespie was buried at Stanger Family Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 5, 1929 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Bonnie Sheppard, daughter of James Cantley Sheppard and Audrey Louise Eanes, circa 1957.^1,2 Herbert Preston Gillespie died on June 7, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,3 He On June 7, 2013, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Herbert Preston Gillespie, of Radford, went to his heavenly home. He was born on March 5, 1929, to the late Bertie and William Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Meredith, Joyce Bowen, and Janet Meredith; brothers, Harold Gillespie, William "Garfield" Gillespie, and James Gillespie. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bonnie Gillespie; sons, Phil and wife, Vicky Gillespie, Darryl Gillespie and fiance, Jamie Mannon, and Brent Gillespie; daughter, Laura and husband, Jeff Helms; eight grandchildren, Laura Beth Gillespie and boyfriend, Frankie Howell, Seth Gillespie, Alex Gillespie, Taylor Helms and boyfriend, Brandon Woolwine, Logan Helms, and Cole Helms; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Elizabeth Ratcliff; sister and brother-in-law, Travis and Freda Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Betty Gillespie; special cousin, Peggy Palmer; and special nephew, Terry Harrison; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Herbert was born in Ada, West Virginia and moved to Virginia, where he met his wife in December, 1954. Herbert worked for Hercules, "the Arsenal", for 38 years and he was a loyal member of Belview United Methodist Church. Herbert loved his church and camping friends. He always enjoyed dancing, music and traveling. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Belview United Methodist Church, Radford, with Pastor Bobbie Henley officiating. Interment will follow in Stanger Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Belview United Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Drive, Radford VA 24141. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice for their wonderful care of Herbert. on June 9, 2013.²