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     His Social Security Number was 231-05-4517.¹⁰ Garland Madison Kirkland Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,8 He was born on August 14, 1907 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,3,5,7,9 He married Marie Lorraine Saul on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 Garland Madison Kirkland Gray died on November 5, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^10,3,7,8 He Garland Madison Gray, age 82, of 1206 Penmar Avenue, S.E., died Sunday in a Salem nursing home. Mr. Gray was retired meter reader for Appalachian Power Company. Surviving are his wife, Marie L. Gray; two daughters, Charlene G. Blevins and Janice O. Gray, both of Roanoke; two sons, Garland M. Gray and Melvin D. Gray, both of Roanoke. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. on November 6, 1989.⁸

     Helen Maranda Denson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her married name was Gray.³ She married Col. Jean Maynard Gray, son of James Maynard Abner Howard Gray and Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg.¹ Helen Maranda Denson was born on July 9, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She died on March 12, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 94.^4,1 She Helen Maranda Denson Gray, 94, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Roanoke, died March 12, 2005 in Richmond, Virginia. Helen was born July 9, 1910 in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of Bessie Tinsley Denson, and Thomas Lee Denson. She was raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Jean M. Gray of Roanoke and Newport News; and by two brothers, Ira T. Denson and Charles L. Denson, both of Roanoke. Her husband was a U.S. Army Officer who served in World War II and the Korean War. They lived at various military bases in the United States and in Japan. In 1952, they moved to Newport News, Virginia. She lived in Newport News, Virginia from 1952 until 2003. She moved to Richmond in 2003 to be near her daughter. Helen is survived by two sons and a daughter, Jan M. Gray of Newport News, Virginia, T. Wayne Gray of Burke, Virginia, and Sara Gray Bateman, of Richmond, Virginia. Nine grandchildren. She shared the love of playing bridge, making cakes and holiday decorations, hooking rugs, and participating in wives' club activities at Fort Eustis, Virginia. She was a member of the Bethel Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy in Newport News. She was also fortunate to travel much of the world including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. on March 15, 2005.¹

     Marie Lorraine Saul was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on December 15, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 As of September 5, 1945,her married name was Gray.² She married Garland Madison Kirkland Gray, son of James Maynard Abner Howard Gray and Margaret Alice Elizabeth Arlington "Arlie" Rumburg, on September 5, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6 Marie Lorraine Saul died on September 1, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^1,5,4,6 She Marie Lorraine Saul Gray, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. She was born on December 15, 1922, in Roanoke, Va., daughter of the late William Peyton and Daisy Irene Saul. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Madison Gray; infant daughter, Velma Lee Gray; son, Melvin Douglas Gray and his wife, Mary Imogene; brother, Vernon and his wife, Sue; brothers, Raymond and Roy; and sister, Phyllis Saul. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and retired from Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. She is survived by her son, Garland Gray; daughters, Charlene Yeagley and husband, Bill, and Janice Gray and special friend, Tom Scarce; brother, Alvin Saul and wife, Billie Jean; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of 3 West at Richfield Nursing Home for the care given to Mother for the past six years, and Amedisys Hospice Services for their care and assistance in the final days of Mother's life. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on September 3, 2010.¹

     Velma Lee Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She died on September 11, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 11, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4

     Melvin Douglas Gray was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He was born on January 5, 1941 at Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mary Imogene Riddlebarger on August 16, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10 Melvin Douglas Gray died on September 18, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^3,4,5 He Mr. Melvin Douglas Gray, age 49, of 659 Montrose Avenue, S.E., died Tuesday. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of the Roanoke City School System for 17 years. Mr. Gray was a collector of model trains. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Imogene Gray, Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Marie L. Gray, Roanoke; a brother, Garland M. Gray, Roanoke; two sisters, Charlene Blevins, Roanoke; Janice Odell Gray, Roanoke. Burial will follow in Fair View Cemetery. on September 20, 1990.⁵

     Mary Imogene Riddlebarger was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4580.³ She was born on March 15, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of August 16, 1968,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Melvin Douglas Gray, son of Garland Madison Kirkland Gray and Marie Lorraine Saul, on August 16, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Mary Imogene Riddlebarger died on December 22, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^4,6,5,3,7 She Mary Imogene Gray, 65, of Roanoke, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2004. She was the widow of Melvin D. Gray. Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Claudine and Juanita Riddleberger; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at Fair View Cemetery. on December 23, 2004.⁵

     Garland Monroe Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on August 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on October 31, 2021 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.² He Garland Monroe Gray, August 18, 1948 - October 31, 2021. Garland Monroe Gray, beloved brother, 73, of Salem, Va., passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 31, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Madison and Marie Saul Gray; brother, Melvin, and infant sister, Velma. He is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlene and Bill Yeagley and Janice and Tom Scarce; as well as several cousins. Garland was raised in Roanoke and moved to Salem in 2011. He retired from Roanoke City and Salem City School. Garland loved plants and flowers and was well known in the garden shops of businesses in the Roanoke Valley. Garland got the green thumb in the family and his yard and porches were always filled with beautiful flowers. A lover of all animals, he especially loved his cats and was known to set scraps out for the area critters. He enjoyed meeting with friends at Hardee's in Salem, where he had many of his plants in the dining area. His favorite music was from the 1950's & 60's and he could always tell you who sang which song and its history on the music charts. Garland also enjoyed watching westerns and Hallmark movies on television, especially Christmas movies. He loved to decorate for the various seasons and always had lights in the trees of his yard to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Garland was a devout Christian and loved his church family at Fellowship Baptist Church, of which he was a member and attended for over 50 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 6 until 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem. A service will follow on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Mark Manning officiating. Interment immediately following at Evergreen Burial Park. Garland was very special to many people and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank everyone involved in caring and praying for Garland in his final months, especially Good Samaritan Hospice, Fellowship Baptist Church, special caregiver, Tanya Terry, and all the friends who visited and brought milkshakes and sent cards to Garland. on November 2, 2021.²

     Janice Odell Gray was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ She Janice Odell Gray Scarce, Mar 22, 1955 - Aug 2, 2025. Janice Gray Scarce, 70, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after a 3 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland Gray and Marie Gray; brothers, Garland Monroe Gray and Melvin Gray, and infant sister Velma Gray. Janice is survived by her wonderful husband, Thomas “Tom” Edward Scarce. They have been together for 42 years and have enjoyed a loving life together. Also surviving is her sister, Charlene Gray Yeagley, and brother-in-law, William “Bill” Yeagley, as well as several cousins and their families. Janice was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1973, being top steno in her class. During the years Janice worked at the BBB, and then worked for Health & Human Services, before settling into her 31-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, working in Personnel. She retired in 2012 to enjoy some leisure time doing things she enjoyed. Janice had a big heart and loved animals and gave many rescues (Pepper, Cassie, Taffy, Haley, and Newt) a wonderful home over the years, along with cats, Prissie, Missy, and Kasey. Her current fur baby is Ellie, her little love bug. She also loved Jeopardy and watching Hallmark movies. One of her favorite hobbies was going to estate sales with her sister, Charlene, and she filled her home with the many beautiful bargains that she found at these sales. Janice was the rock in the family, always reminding the family of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. She gave 100% to her work and anything she was involved with, and she will be sorely missed. The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to Carilion Oncology, Carilion Palliative Care, Carilion Home Health, and Good Samaritan Hospice Services for their kindness and wonderful care. Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke.⁷ Her married name was Scarce.⁷ She married Thomas Edward "Tom" Scarce.^2,7 Janice Odell Gray was born on March 22, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6,7 As of August 7, 1976,her married name was Moles.⁵ She married Arthur Willard Moles on August 7, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Janice Odell Gray and Arthur Willard Moles were divorced on April 23, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Janice Odell Gray died on August 2, 2025 at Virginia at age 70.⁷

     Maxine W. West was buried at Mansfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.² She was born on January 1, 1922 at Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., Ohio.^2,1 As of March 27, 1941,her married name was Rush.¹ She married Roy Raymond Rush, son of George Franklin "Frank" Rush and Effie Jane Conner, on March 27, 1941 at Marion Co., Ohio.¹ Maxine W. West died on February 22, 1984 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 62.²

     Hubert Dwight Hough was buried at Garrett Cemetery, Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 482-10-3591.³ He married Verla Pauline Scott, daughter of Verner Lee Scott and Mollie Mary Smith.¹ Hubert Dwight Hough was born on February 17, 1920.^3,2 He died on November 20, 1995 at age 75.^3,2

     Dr. Jack Darrell "Jackie" Goodroad was buried at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 504-20-4411.⁷ He Ottumwa, Iowa - Services for Dr. Jack D. Goodroad, 45, Ottumwa, formerly of Davenport, will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pennsylvania Avenue Church of Christ, Ottumwa. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. He died Thursday of an apparent heart attack at St. Joseph Hospital, Ottumwa. Dr. Goodroad maintained a private Chiropractic practice in Ottumwa. He was born in Watertown S.D. He married Carol Pauley in 1954 in Lindstrom, Minn. He was a 1973 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport. He was a member of the Ottumwa Elks Lodge and Hamilton Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star and the Kaaba Shrine, all of Davenport. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Lizabeth, at home; sons, Bradley, Bettendorf; Jeffrey, of California, and Matthew, at home; his father, Elmer Goodroad, Cicero, Ill; and brothers Elmer Jr., Peoria, Ill., and George Leisure, Cambridge, Minn.⁴ He was born on August 17, 1933 at Watertown, Codington Co., South Dakota.^7,4,6 He married Carol Pauley in 1954.⁴ Dr. Jack Darrell "Jackie" Goodroad died in November, 1978 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 45.^4,7

     Leo Vernon Shanahan was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.² He was born on September 4, 1930 at Caddou, Colorado.^1,4 He married Mary Jane VanHouten on August 28, 1999.² Leo Vernon Shanahan died on December 25, 2010 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa, at age 80.^4,2 He SIOUX CITY -- Leo Vernon Shanahan, 80, of Sioux City died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at a local hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sioux City, with the Rev. Alva Hohl officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the church. Waterbury Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com. Leo was born Sept. 4, 1930, in Caddou, Colo., the son of William Delton and Marilla Adeline (Dillon) Shanahan. Leo moved to Remsen, Iowa, in 1948, and began a 45-year career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a repair person. He was transferred to Sioux City in 1952 and continued serving the area until his retirement. He was united in marriage with Mary Jane VanHouten on Aug. 28, 1999. Leo was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ. Leo enjoyed playing and listening to country music, woodworking, gardening, crocheting, wildlife and was a very creative artist. He was a non-stop jokester, who had a wonderful sense of humor at all times. He also worked at building his own home for his family to enjoy. Leo was a die hard fan of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team. Leo will be missed by his family which includes his wife, Mary Jane of Sioux City; his sons, Kirk Leo of Aiken, S.C., and Jeff Lynn of Tulsa, Okla; his daughters, Sheila Joan Shanahan of Santa Ana, Calif., and Gina Marie Wolf (Chad) of Salinas, Calif. He is also survived by his stepsons, Steven Bumsted of South Sioux City, Daniel Bumsted of Sergeant Bluff, Mark Bumsted (Diane) of Anthon, Iowa, Scott Bumsted (Tracy) of Huntington Beach Calif; a stepdaughter, Marcy Peterson (Erik) of Sioux City; three brothers, Ralph of Sedalia, Mo., Kenneth of Rogersville, Mo., and Raymond of Englewood, Colo; four grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and seven great-stepgrandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Melvin; sister, Velma; and sister-in-law, Ruby. on December 29, 2010.²

     Velma P. Shanahan was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3306 Greenridge Road, Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.⁴ Her married name was Moore.³ She married Amuil H. Moore.^3,4 Velma P. Shanahan was born on September 18, 1932 at Colorado.^1,5,4 She died on May 16, 2008 at Missouri at age 75.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 490-42-7602.² Ruby Cecolia Klein was born on January 20, 1929.² As of May 9, 1947,her married name was Shanahan.¹ She married Ralph Lee Shanahan, son of William Delton Shanahan and Marilla Adeline "Rillie" Dillon, on May 9, 1947 at Warrensburg, Johnson Co., Missouri.¹ Ruby Cecolia Klein died on August 21, 1997 at age 68.²

     Raymond C. Shanahan was buried at LaMonte Cemetery, LaMonte, Pettis Co., Missouri.^2,3 He married Donna Unknown.² Raymond C. Shanahan was born on March 21, 1941 at LaMonte, Pettis Co., Missouri.^2,3 He died on June 25, 2011 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 70.^2,3 He Raymond C. Shanahan, 70, of Denver, CO, formerly of LaMonte, MO, died, June 25, 2011 at Denver Health Hospital, Denver, CO. He was born March 21, 1941 in LaMonte, MO to William D. and Marilia (Dillon) Shanahan. Raymond is survived by his wife, Donna and daughter, Tresa (Mark) and grandsons, Sean, Sebastian and Cody, all of Englewood, CO. He is also survived by brothers, Ralph Shanaha, of Sedalia, MO and Kenneth (Peggy) Shanahan, of Springfield, MO, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert, Leo and Melvin Shanahan and one sister, Velma (Shanahan) Moore. There will be a graveside family celebration of his life on Sunday morning, August 29, at the LaMonte cemetery. on August 24, 2011.²