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     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0905.² George Garland Murrell was born on August 5, 1915 at Bedford Co., Virginia.² He married Margaret Edna Terry, daughter of Everett Hansford Terry and Sallie Banks Lovell, on January 3, 1959 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹ George Garland Murrell died on October 31, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,3

     William Irving Sharp was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-10-6298.⁶ He was born on November 18, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,4 He married Margaret Edna Terry, daughter of Everett Hansford Terry and Sallie Banks Lovell, on July 2, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ William Irving Sharp and Margaret Edna Terry were divorced on April 2, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ William Irving Sharp died on November 25, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^6,3,4,5 He SHARP, Irving, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, November 25, 1993. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Lee Waid Sharp; son, Irving Scott Sharp, Charlotte, N.C; six daughters, Wendy Sharp Scaggs, Fincastle, Judy Sharp Hill, Covington, Martha Sharp Harth, Salem, Peggy Sharp Mills, Roanoke, Virginia (Bunny) Sharp Givens, New Castle, Billie Sharp Frost, Toana; a sister, Elizabeth Sharp Mahan; five year old special grandson, Christopher Irving Sharp; also surviving are eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Saturday at Shenandoah Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert L. Alderman officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shenandoah Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on November 27, 1993.⁵

     Marvin Eslie Altizer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 2, 1924 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Margaret Edna Terry, daughter of Everett Hansford Terry and Sallie Banks Lovell, on September 30, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Marvin Eslie Altizer died on July 27, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^3,4

     Paul Osborne Hudgins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 5, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 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

     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.⁵ 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.^2,6,5 Martha Ann Sharp died on August 11, 2023 at Virginia at age 84.⁵

     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

     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

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-8520.⁵ Rufus Lemon Via Sr. was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 He was born on November 24, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3,1,4 He married Minnie Ocie Terry, daughter of Charles Henry Terry and Laura Lee Shively, circa 1920.^1,6 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.^5,1

     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 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.^5,7,6 Helen Marie Via died on October 23, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,8,6 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. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 1999. The Rev. Gary Kingery will officiate. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. on October 25, 1999.⁶

     Rufus Lemon Via Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-18-7242.⁷ He was born on March 16, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Emma Jean Huffman on November 17, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8 Rufus Lemon Via Jr. died on September 27, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^7,4

     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