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     Mary Katherine Frances Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 231-16-2810.³ She was born on October 7, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her gravestone has an incorrect birth year of 1927.^1,3,7 As of November 27, 1952,her married name was Scogin.² She married Alvin Eugene Scogin on November 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,4 Mary Katherine Frances Smith died on June 21, 1977 at Carlsbad, Eddy Co., New Mexico, at age 57.^3,7,4 She Funeral services are pending at West Funeral Home for Mary Katherine Scogin, 49, 1305 W. Riverside Drive, who died in her home yesterday from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mrs. Scogin and her husband, Alvin, moved here in November, 1976 from El Centro, Calif. She is survived by her husband; a son, Patrick Michael Scogin, El Centro; two half-brothers, Hobart and Cecil Smith, Roanoke, Va; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ella Brown, also of Roanoke. on June 22, 1977.⁴

     Ella Virginia Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 3, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of November 20, 1937,her married name was Brown.² She married James Russell Brown on November 20, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Ella Virginia Smith died on March 7, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4

     Walter Cecil Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,7 His Social Security Number was 230-03-1902.⁹ He was born on July 16, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9,5,8 He married Jeanette Justine Wyper on May 28, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4,6 Walter Cecil Smith died on January 27, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^4,9,8 He SMITH, Walter Cecil, 90, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 27, 2000. Cecil retired from Safety Motor Transit. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Wyper Smith. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty and John Hundley of Daleville, and Joan S. Blankenship of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Elaine Montgomery and her husband Barry, Diana Hackworth and her husband Linley, John Walter Blankenship and his wife Diana; four great-grandchildren, David Montgomery, Laura Montgomery, Michael Hackworth and Tristan Echfeld; also a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2000 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. on January 28, 2000.⁴

     Gloria Addie Smith was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 3, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on July 4, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 2.^1,2

     James Russell Brown was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on April 8, 1906 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Ella Virginia Smith, daughter of James Cary Preston Smith and Virginia E. "Virgie" Lucas, on November 20, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 James Russell Brown died on May 3, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,3,4 He J. Russell Brown, age 85 of Roanoke, died Friday, May 3, 1991 in a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Smith Brown, to whom he was devoted for 51 years. He retired in 1969 from Brown Electric Co. and served as a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is survived by his brother, Wesley A. Brown, Roanoke, one sister, Flora Powers, Bluefield, W. Va; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at the Evergreen Burial Park at 2:00 p.m. Monday with Dr. William R. Clein officiating. on May 5, 1991.³

     Alvin Eugene Scogin was born on July 29, 1928 at Corbet, Navarro Co., Texas.^2,4,3 He married Mary Katherine Frances Smith, daughter of James Cary Preston Smith and Aubie Clyde Custer, on November 27, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6 Alvin Eugene Scogin died on April 18, 2011 at Texas at age 82.⁴

     Virginia E. "Virgie" Lucas was born circa 1881 at Virginia.² As of circa 1903,her married name was Smith.² She married James Cary Preston Smith, son of Noah Walker Smith and Virginia A. Elizabeth "Massie" Manning, circa 1903.²

     Hobert Worth "Hogie" Smith was buried at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, 6410 Lee Jackson Highway, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 11, 1904 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Lelia Jane Dorothy Ramsey circa 1927.^1,6 Hobert Worth "Hogie" Smith died on February 21, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,2,3 He Hobert (Hogie) W. Smith, age 85, of Roanoke died Wednesday, February 21, 1990. Mr. Smith was a member and elder at Belmont Presbyterian Church of Roanoke and was retired from Safety Motor Company in Roanoke. A beloved father and grandfather, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert W. and Doris V. Smith of Roanoke; and David R. and Iva V. Smith of Troutville; one daughter, Joyce Smith Williams of Roanoke; one brother, Cecil Smith of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Marie, Beverly, Kevin, Richard, Chad, and Michael; five great-grandchildren, Susan, Hannah, Joshua, Adam, and Daniel. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 23, 1990, at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church in Steeles Tavern, Va. with the Rev. Roy Taylor and Charles Ramsey officiating. Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. on February 22, 1990.²

     Lelia Jane Dorothy Ramsey was buried at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, 6410 Lee Jackson Highway, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1187.³ She was born on December 15, 1906 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Hobert Worth "Hogie" Smith, son of James Cary Preston Smith and Virginia E. "Virgie" Lucas, circa 1927.^1,4 Lelia Jane Dorothy Ramsey died on January 26, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^1,2

     Robert Worth "Bob" Smith was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 5, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Doris June Vest on November 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,7 Robert Worth "Bob" Smith died on July 30, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.⁴ He On July 30, 2017, Robert “Bob” Worth Smith, 88, of Roanoke was called home into the presence of his Savior after a long and faithful pilgrim journey. Bob was preceded in his arrival home by his wife Doris Vest Smith, his parents Hobert and Jane Smith, and his grandson and namesake Adam Robert Smith. He is survived by his three sons, Kevin D. Smith and his wife Joni of Burlington, NC, Richard K. Smith and his wife Hope of Xenia, OH, and Chad M. Smith and his wife Tara of Lynchburg, VA; thirteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. During his time of commitment with the United States Army, Bob served as a military policeman during the Korean War. Upon completing his military service, he attended and completed a two-year program at the Cornett School of Business in Roanoke. He then began his career with the United States Postal Service that would last over thirty years. Many in the Hollins community came to know him as the kind and friendly face behind the counter of the Hollins branch Post Office. The family would like to especially thank his brother-in-law, Larry Vest and his wife Diane for the unselfish way they have extended themselves in the closing season of his life. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00pm on Tuesday August 1, 2017 and a graveside service will take place at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 10:00am on Wednesday August 2, 2017. Pastor Kevin Smith of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Burlington, NC will officiate the service along with Pastor David McNeill of New Hope Baptist Church of Roanoke. on August 1, 2017.⁴

     Doris June Vest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on July 8, 1935 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 20, 1953,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Robert Worth "Bob" Smith, son of Hobert Worth "Hogie" Smith and Lelia Jane Dorothy Ramsey, on November 20, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3 Doris June Vest died on July 17, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.³ She Doris Smith, 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2016. She will be missed by her husband, Robert Smith; three sons, Kevin Smith, Richard Smith and Chad Smith; mother, Violet Vest; brother, Larry Vest; and sister, Iva Smith. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens officiated by Dr. Kevin Smith. on July 18, 2016.³

     David Rolland/Roland Smith David R. Smith, 86, of Troutville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Jane Smith, and a sister, Joyce Williams. Surviving are his brother, Robert Smith; wife of 63 years, Iva; a son, Michael (Sandy) a daughter, Beverly Williams, one godchild, three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one niece; and numerous great nephews and great nieces. David served in the U S Army in Korea. He retired from the U S Postal Service with 30 years of service and was a faithful member of Shenandoah Baptist Church for 36 years. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Camp Eagle Fund C/O Shenandoah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Kevin Smith and Dr. Robert Alderman. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 13, 1930 at Raphine, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Iva Jeanette Vest on July 3, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ David Rolland/Roland Smith died on February 4, 2017 at Virginia at age 86.⁴

     Alvin Milton Hodges was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on September 28, 1930 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Lillian Joyce Smith, daughter of Hobert Worth "Hogie" Smith and Lelia Jane Dorothy Ramsey, on December 1, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Alvin Milton Hodges and Lillian Joyce Smith were divorced on November 5, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Alvin Milton Hodges died on June 28, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^4,5