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     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.^2,7 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. A funeral service will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 21, 1990, by the Rev. Roger Smith. 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.^3,4 She was born on March 15, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 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.^1,4 Mary Imogene Riddlebarger died on December 22, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^3,5,4 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 Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Mary Ann Motes officiating. on December 23, 2004.⁴

     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

     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

     Lucille Woolwine was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-38-9786.⁴ She was born on May 26, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,2 As of May 26, 1937,her married name was Shorter.² She married Robert Nolen Shorter, son of Joseph Henry Shorter and Mona Jane Poff, on May 26, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lucille Woolwine died in December, 1972 at age 53.³