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     Clara Jean East was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7248.² She was born on November 29, 1935 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of March 24, 1962,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Rodger Lee Smith, son of Alfred Vernon Smith and Annabelle "Annie" Eanes, on March 24, 1962 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,4 Clara Jean East died on April 30, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^1,5,2,6 She SMITH, Clara East, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, April 30, 1994 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her parents John R. and Virginia B. East, she is survived by her husband, Rodger L. Smith; one son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Tammy Woolwine, Blacksburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa S. Alderman and Gary Dowdy, Christiansburg, Kimberly S. and Clifford Hunt, Pineville, N.C; two brothers, John East, Doug East, both of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, Amber, Brandon, and Austin Alderman, Roger and April Linkous, Haley Hunt; mother and father-in-law, Alfred and Annie Smith, Christiansburg; special friends, Bernice Parker, Christiansburg, Dorothy Sowers, Elliston and Alice Oaks, Blacksburg. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on May 2, 1994.¹

     His Social Security Number was 245-17-2949.⁴ Clifford Alan Hunt was born on July 29, 1961 at North Carolina.^2,4 He married Kimberly Lynne Smith, daughter of Rodger Lee Smith and Clara Jean East, on April 18, 1992 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Clifford Alan Hunt died on September 14, 2012 at Randleman, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 51.^3,4 He Clifford (Cliff) Alan Hunt, 51, of Randleman, NC, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, September 14, 2012, at home with his family by his side. Clifford was a member of Caraway Baptist Church, Sophia, NC. He was passionate about his faith, family, friends, fishing, golf and watching sports, especially the N.C. State Wolfpack. He worked for the Town of Pineville N.C. Public Works for many years. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kimberly Smith Hunt; daughters, Haley, Victoria and Clara, all of the home; mother, Frances Anderson Randleman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rodger and Mabel Smith, Floyd, VA; sisters- and brothers-in law, Janet (Sam) Allamadani of Greensboro and Kathy (Jamie) Hayes and Susan Tysinger all of Randleman; brother-in-law, Gene (Teresa) Woolwine; sister-in-law, Melissa (Joey) Elliott, of Christiansburg, VA; eight nephews; four nieces; two great-nephews; and three great-nieces. The family would like to thank Hospice of Randolph County and Dr. Wendy Brick for their loving care. on September 16, 2012.³

     Mary Cathryn Miller Cathryn “Cathy” Miller Smith Thompson, 73, passed away on August 14, 2021. Cathy was born June 30, 1948, in Hatcher, West Virginia and spent most of her life in Elliston and Salem, Virginia. She graduated from Alleghany District High School and had a varied career in manufacturing in the Roanoke Valley. She was preceded in death by her father, Isaac E. Miller, Jr., her sister, Carolyn Miller Ratliff (Tommy, deceased), nephew, Nicholas Miller and many beloved grand pets. She is survived by her three daughters, Shannon Denene Smith Hannon (Peter Hannon), Stacie Lynne Smith (Justin Carter), and Ashley Marie Thompson (Tom Moore), grandchild Piper Moore, and four-legged, fur grandchildren, Pearl, Madison, Marty, Denali, and Lu. Also surviving are her mother, Janovee Cook Miller, brothers, Dewey Cook (Sharlene), Isaac Miller III “Bud” (Wilma, deceased), Jimmy Miller (Cindy), and Ronnie Miller (Amy), and sister Charlotte Miller Paitsel (Larry) and numerous nieces and nephews. Cathy was stricken by dementia in her final years, so there are many friends that she also held dear, with whom she lost touch. Cathy was a member of Gospel Baptist Church, Salem VA for nearly 50 years, where she was a Sunday School teacher, van driver, and a constant witness for her Lord. Her faith and her children were her reasons for getting up every morning. She was a strong, independent, single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her children. With her big, beautiful eyes, she was known to flirt for discounts at Jiffy Lube and any establishment where it might work. She had a heart of gold and actually loved everyone. Cathy was silly, had a great sense of humor, and even laughed at Peter’s dad jokes. She enjoyed painting in her later years and sold one work to another resident at her retirement community, officially making her a professional artist. Above all she showed her love through her cooking. She always made too much and thank heavens there were always leftovers. Everyone remembers some of the favorites: macaroni and cheese, coconut cake, lasagna, red velvet cake and cheesy potatoes, and no one could resist her Christmas “weenies” or fudge. Just the thought of her food would make your mouth water and your tummy sing a tune of delight. Make sure you wear your stretchy pants and bring your own container or be willing to sign a loan agreement for the “Lock N Lock” TM plastic containers. Special thanks to the entire staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and especially, Deanna, day shift nursing assistant on 9 South PCU.² She was born on June 30, 1948 at Hatcher, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of February 19, 1966,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Jimmy Ray Smith, son of Alfred Vernon Smith and Annabelle "Annie" Eanes, on February 19, 1966 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Mary Cathryn Miller and Jimmy Ray Smith were divorced on August 7, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Cathryn Miller died on August 14, 2021 at Virginia at age 73.²

     Robin Denise Eanes was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She died on December 17, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 She was born on December 17, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 She Robin Denise Eanes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Eanes, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. Also surviving are her grandparents, Mrs. Georgia Mae Pardue, Christiansburg, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eanes, Elliston. on December 18, 1966.²