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     Paul Osborne Hudgins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on January 5, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6,7 He married Margaret Edna Terry, daughter of Everett Hansford Terry and Sallie Banks Lovell, on June 1, 1957 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Paul Osborne Hudgins and Margaret Edna Terry were divorced on September 2, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Paul Osborne Hudgins died on January 22, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^3,5 He Paul Osborne Hudgins, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at home. He was born on January 5, 1930, the son of the late Jack D. and Kathleen Miller Hudgins. Paul loved his music, camping, and telling stories of all of the places he visited while in the Navy with the USS Wisconsin BB64 and other ships on which he served. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, The National Defense Service Ribbon, and The Navy Occupation Service Medal (Europe). Paul worked at Railway Express Agency, was a field superintendent at Woodrum Field and was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Mable Butler Hudgins; two daughters, Teresa H. (Wayne) Martin and Tonya H. (David) Smoot. He is survived by six grandchildren, Anthony (Tiffany), James (Sarah), Dustin, Eli (Liz) Martin, Robin (Craig) Bell and Christopher Fowler; along with eight great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ryan, Ian, Ariana, R.J., Shayna, Logan and Jaxon; also special friend, Dan Fowler; and Paul's babies, Skipper and Rowdie. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their care and support. A special thanks goes to Martha M. White for her loving care. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 27, 2015.⁷

     Martha Ann Sharp Martha S. Harth passed away on Friday August 11, 2023 at age 84. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Margaret Murrell, her devoted husband of 63 years James (Jimmy), and eldest son Danny Harth. She leaves behind son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Gwenn; grandchildren Briana, Nichole and Zach; great-grandchildren Taylor, Noah, Abbi, Kamryn, Emily and Christopher. Martha was the eldest daughter growing up in the 1940’s and assisted her mother greatly in taking care of the other siblings. She continued this motherly trait throughout her life. Her late sister Margaret (Peggy) Mills had some serious health challenges late in her life. Martha tended to her every need the last few years of her life just as she had in their early childhood. Martha loved all of her extended family but was especially close to her youngest sister Billie Frost and husband Clinton. Billie and Clinton were by her side throughout the loss of husband Jimmy and every day thereafter including bedside on her very last. Martha’s three brothers are George Murrell Jr. (deceased 2007), Albert Murrell (wife Jan), and David Murrell (wife Lynn). She loved her brothers and sisters as well as all of their families. Martha had fond memories of being a William Fleming graduate. She worked her entire life until retirement starting in downtown Roanoke at Heironimus department store. She worked at her father’s butcher shop Murrell’s Finer Foods in Salem. Her final employer for many years began as Salem Cable TV when it was first introduced and transitioned through Boothe Communications, Adelphia and is now part of Xfinity post her retirement a number of years ago. She enjoyed working with Jim, Pat, Rick, Lynn and the rest of “her guys” during her lengthy career there. After retirement she became an active member of Riverside Evangelical Methodist Church in Salem. She described on a number of occasions how she knew she had found her church family when after attending the first time, she was greeted by name on her next visit. Pastor Brian Gordon and the whole Riverside EMC church loved on her and taught her the good news of salvation. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and had comfort in the assurance that there is a place in heaven for her whenever she left this life behind.⁶ She was born on May 19, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of October 18, 1957,her married name was Harth.² She married James Douglas "Jim" Harth on October 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,6 Martha Ann Sharp died on August 11, 2023 at Virginia at age 84.⁶

     James Douglas "Jim" Harth was born on November 17, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Martha Ann Sharp, daughter of William Irving Sharp and Margaret Edna Terry, on October 18, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 James Douglas "Jim" Harth died on December 25, 2020 at Virginia at age 85.³ He James D. "Jim" Harth, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday December 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny; parents, Clayborn and Katie; and brother, Lawrence Harth. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha Sharp Harth; son, Kevin and wife, Gwenn; granddaughters, Briana Houchins and Nichole Harth; grandson, Captain Zach Harth, USMC, and wife, Kayla; six great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia H. Harris and many nieces and nephews. on December 28, 2020.³

     Margaret Louise Sharp was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She Margaret Sharp Mills, Aug 26, 1941 - May 15, 2017. Margaret (Peggy Sharp) Mills, of Roanoke died on Monday, May 15, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with vascular and heart disease. She was preceded in death by infant son, Michael Wayne Perdue; husband, Ray Mills; parents, Margaret and George Murrell; birth father, Irving Sharp; and brother, George Murrell, Jr. Peggy is survived by three loving sisters and their husbands; two brothers and their wives; several nieces and nephews; two daughters; and two grandchildren.⁴ She was born on August 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6,4 As of January 21, 1961,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married Carl Wayne Perdue on January 21, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Margaret Louise Sharp and Carl Wayne Perdue were divorced on April 26, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of June 10, 1967,her married name was Mills.¹ Margaret Louise Sharp married Ray Edwin Mills on June 10, 1967 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,4 Margaret Louise Sharp died on May 15, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^6,4

     Carl Wayne Perdue was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 224-52-8972.⁷ He was born on June 26, 1940 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,7 He married Margaret Louise Sharp, daughter of William Irving Sharp and Margaret Edna Terry, on January 21, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Carl Wayne Perdue and Margaret Louise Sharp were divorced on April 26, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Carl Wayne Perdue died on November 7, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^3,4,6,7 He Carl Wayne Perdue, 73, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2013. A native of Franklin County, he was a son of the late Hallie and Pauline Perdue and predeceased by a sister, Betty Jane Perdue. Carl loved hunting and fishing. He retired after 38 years service from IT&T. Carl regularly attended yard sales and events at Happy's. A graveside service will be conducted in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 9, 2013.⁴

     William Hampton Givens William Hampton Givens, Feb 21, 1941 - Apr 19, 2026. William Hampton “Bill” Givens, 85, of Roanoke County, went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hampton S. and M. Louise Givens; and great grandson, Brantley Kennett Orr. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia “Jenny” Sharp Givens; daughter, Karen Renee Wiseman (David); grandsons, Joshua Kennett Orr (Erin) and Jonathan William Orr (Ellie); great grandchildren, Bristol Kinsleigh Orr and Austin Joshua Orr; as well as a host of friends. Bill was previously the Fire Chief of the Craig County - New Castle Volunteer Fire Department, and was a charter member of the Craig County Rescue Squad. He was previously the Vice Mayor of the town of New Castle, where he served for over twenty years on the Town Council. He was a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church, where he was a devoted Trustee while serving in many other capacities. After 20 years of service, he retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation, New Castle headquarters, where he was an Equipment Operator. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bill will be remembered as a caring and loving friend to all that knew him, always quick with a kind word or helping hand. He had a deep passion for his cars and took great pride in them, known for his attention to detail and particular nature when it came to keeping them just right. His warmth, dedication, and unmistakable personality leaves a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to call him a friend.³ He was born on February 21, 1941 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Virginia Sue Sharp, daughter of William Irving Sharp and Margaret Edna Terry, on April 19, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 William Hampton Givens died on April 19, 2026 at Virginia at age 85.³

     Ray Edwin Mills was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He Ray Edwin Mills, 83, of Roanoke passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 28, 2016. He was born October 3, 1932 to Herbert and Daisy Mills of Roanoke. He was a veteran of the Korean War having proudly served his country as a corporal in the United States Army. Following the discharge from service, he returned to Roanoke and began his career as a truck driver for Frigid Freeze. The company later became PYA Monarch and he retired in 1997 after 42 years of service. He was preceded by his parents, two brothers, Marshall Mills, Lewis Mills; sister, Doris Scruggs. Ray was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy Mills; two daughters, Teresa Bushnell and her husband, Stephen, Lisa West and her husband, Edward Shaheen; two grandchildren, Jordan West, Simran Drakeford; brother, Berlin Mills and his wife, Dorothy; sister, Oneda Bright; many nieces and nephews.⁴ He was born on October 3, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Margaret Louise Sharp, daughter of William Irving Sharp and Margaret Edna Terry, on June 10, 1967 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 Ray Edwin Mills died on February 28, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^3,4

     Richard Daniel "Danny" Harth was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 6, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Tracy Lynn Deubler on October 22, 1978 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.² Richard Daniel "Danny" Harth and Tracy Lynn Deubler were divorced on August 30, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Richard Daniel "Danny" Harth married Cathy Elaine Fielder on September 8, 1984 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Daniel "Danny" Harth died on June 28, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 45.^4,5 He Richard Daniel (Danny) Harth, 45, of Salem, passed from this life to a better place on Monday morning, June 28, 2004. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an employee of the U S Foodservice for more than 20 years. He also worked for Hamilton's Collision and Repair. Surviving family include his wife of 20 years, Cathy E. Harth; daughters and son-in-law, Nichole D. Harth, and Briana M. and Jamie Lucas; granddaughter, Taylor A. Clark; parents, James D. and Martha S. Harth; brother and sister-in-law, G. Kevin and Gwenn Harth; nephew, Zachary J. Harth : his faithful pets, Joey, Cassy, Lucy and Matilda and will be forever remembered in the hearts of his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 30, 2004.⁴

     Susan Elizabeth Cowdell was buried at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on April 30, 1948 at Babylon, Suffolk Co., New York.^1,2,4,3 As of August 18, 1973,her married name was Terry.¹ She married Steven Everett Terry, son of Everett Hansford Terry Jr. and Thelma Jean Meadors, on August 18, 1973 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,2,3 Susan Elizabeth Cowdell died on February 16, 1983 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 34.^2,4,3 She Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Cowdell Terry, 34, of Route 2, sister of William Cowdell of Hampton, died Wednesday in Norfolk General Hospital. She was born in Babylon, N.Y. She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church, Franklin, where she was on the parish council and was president of the women's club. She was also a member of the Franklin Junior Women's Club. Additional survivors include her husband, Steven E. Terry; two daughters, a son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Cowdell of Florida; a sister, and her paternal grandmother. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin. on February 18, 1983.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8520.⁸ Rufus Lemon Via Sr. was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1,6 He was born on November 24, 1898 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3,1,4,5,7 He married Minnie Ocie Terry, daughter of Charles Henry Terry and Laura Lee Shively, on August 8, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,9 Rufus Lemon Via Sr. married Frances Earline Terry, daughter of Charles Henry Terry and Laura Lee Shively, on October 28, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Rufus Lemon Via Sr. died on November 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^8,1,6,10 He Rufus Lemon Via, Sr. of 1427 Cedar St., S.E., died in a local hospital Thursday. He was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and was a retired steamfitter with V. A. Local 491. He was a veteran of World War I. and a member of the Knights of Pythias and the D.O.K.K. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances DeWeese Via, Roanoke; four sons, Rufus L. Via, Jr., C. Wayne Via, both of Roanoke; Wiley A. Via, Waynesboro; Ray R. Via, Blue Ridge; two daughters, Mrs. J. D. (Marie) Shepherd, Boones Mill; Mrs. Lloyd G. (Doris) Donahue, Greensboro, N.C; five step-daughters, Mrs. Sharon D. Jeter, Mrs. Shirley D. Hale, Mrs. Nancy D. Graham, Mrs. Joyce D. Hale and Miss Rita S. DeWeese, all of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Vest, Salem; Mrs. Jessie Minnix, Salem; 14 grandchildren; children; 8 grandchildren. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Park. on November 28, 1975.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 227-12-3341.³ Helen Marie Via was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,9 She was born on March 3, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of August 21, 1944,her married name was Shepherd.⁵ She married Jessie Daniel Shepherd on August 21, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,10,6,8 Helen Marie Via died on October 23, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,11,6 She SHEPHERD, Marie Via, 78, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 23, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie D. Shepherd. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Shepherd was retired from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Collins, Roanoke; two grandchildren and spouses, Michele and Gregory Hull, Vinton, Tricia and Keith Thomas, Kernersville, N.C; great-grandchildren, Danielle, Amber, Kelsey, Jessica, and Joshuah; a brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Marie Via, Blue Ridge; a sister, Doris Donahue, Greensboro, N.C; a devoted neighbor, Mary Lou Brown. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on October 25, 1999.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-7242.¹¹ Rufus Lemon Via Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,13 He was born on March 16, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,7,8 He married Emma Jean Huffman on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,14 Rufus Lemon Via Jr. died on September 27, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^11,4,9,13 He Rufus L. Via, Jr., age 53, of 3436 New Spring Branch Road, S.E., died Monday in a Salem hospital. He was a retired letter carrier for the U. S. Postal Service. Mr. Via was a member of the Steamfitters and Plumbers Union Local #491, Rockingham Court United Methodist Church and the Gideons. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Jean Via; three daughters, Mrs. Joy Dillon, Miss Karen Via, Roanoke; Mrs. Rita David, Charlottesville; son, Roger Wayne Via, two sisters, Mrs. Marie Shepherd, Boones Mill; Mrs. Doris Donahue, Greensboro, N.C; three brothers, Charles Wayne Via, Ray R. Via, Roanoke; Wiley A. Via, Waynesboro; 2 granddaughters, Lisa Anne Via and Tracy Lynn Via. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 28, 1976.¹³

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7201.² Charles Wayne Via was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ He was born on January 22, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married India Juanita Donahue on December 25, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Wayne Via and India Juanita Donahue were divorced on June 27, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Charles Wayne Via married Rachel Estelle Francis on September 19, 1969 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Wayne Via died on February 26, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^2,4,7 He Charles Wayne Via, age 63, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday, February 26, 1990, in Community Hospital. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railway East End Shops. He also served in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Rachel F. Via; a son, Charles David Via; a daughter, Dianna Gaye Via; a stepdaughter, Joyce Downs, all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David Wayne Via, Shannon Lee Via, Stephanie Juanita Via, three step-grandchildren, Randal Downs, and Randal and Angel Jones, all of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie D. (Marie) Shepherd, Boones Mill;' and Doris V. Donahue, Greensboro, N.C; two brothers, Wiley A. Via, Richmond; and Ray R. Via, Blue Ridge; nephew, Roger Wayne Via, Roanoke; long time friends, Physician Bruce N. Stewart, Gene and Hazel Davidson, and Herbert Stanley, all of Roanoke; and special friends, Eula Rogers, Katherine Tuttle, both of Roanoke. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 2, 1990.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-8945.¹ Wiley Alexander Via was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^6,11 He was born on February 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,7,11,8 He married Peggy Joyce Crissman on July 21, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Wiley Alexander Via died on January 16, 1997 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 59.^{1,3,6,11,8,12} He Wiley Alexander Via, 59, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 1997. Mr. Via was an professional engineer with Reynolds Metals for 31 years. He is survived by his wife, Peggy C. Via; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanine V. and Robert Parks; sisters, Marie Shepherd and Doris Donahue; brother, Ray R. Via; and granddaughter, Paige Alexandra Parks. Interment Dale Memorial Park. on January 19, 1997.⁶

     Jessie Daniel Shepherd was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,8,4 His Social Security Number was 229-18-0732.² He was born on January 21, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,7,4 He married Helen Marie Via, daughter of Rufus Lemon Via Sr. and Minnie Ocie Terry, on August 21, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,9,10 Jessie Daniel Shepherd died on March 22, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,4,5 He SHEPHERD, Jessie Daniel, ("Dee Dee Old Hickory"), 70, of Boones Mill, died Wednesday, March 22, 1995, in a local hospital. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railway with 30 years of service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Marie Via Shepherd; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Collins, Roanoke County; four grandchildren, Michele and Greg Hull, Vinton, Tricia and Jesse Arellano, Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Danielle, Amber, Kelsey, Joshuah and Jessica; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Lethel Shepherd, Roanoke; brother, Roy Shepherd, Catawba. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 24, 1995.⁵

     Emma Jean Huffman was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 25, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 17, 1945,her married name was Via.¹ She married Rufus Lemon Via Jr., son of Rufus Lemon Via Sr. and Minnie Ocie Terry, on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Emma Jean Huffman died on September 21, 2014 at Virginia at age 87.⁴ She Emma Jean Via, 87, of Roanoke went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Born in Roanoke, she was the fifth of six children born to the late James and Hassie Huffman.Her loving husband, Rufus L. Via, Jr., and her only son, Roger W. Via preceded her in death. She is survived by her three daughters, Joy Scott and husband, Donnie of Roanoke; Rita David and husband, Dan of Johnson City, Tenn and Karen Langley of Doylestown, Pa. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Lisa Via, Tracy Broughman, Brett and Chad Proffitt, Kristin Ownby, and Mitchell and Dylan Langley; nine great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Young of Vinton, Va. Mrs. Via was an employee of Roanoke City Schools as a "lunch lady" for 20 years retiring as the cafeteria manager at Morningside Elementary. She was an active member of Rockingham Court United Methodist Church for 60 years. A Funeral Service will be conducted 10 a.m.on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Oakey's Downtown Chapel with the Rev. Craig Newman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.The family will welcome friends from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated or donations to Rockingham Court United Methodist Church for their community missions. on September 23, 2014.⁴