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     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 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

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-8945.¹ Wiley Alexander Via was born on February 25, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 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

     Jessie Daniel Shepherd was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 229-18-0732.² He was born on January 21, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Helen Marie Via, daughter of Rufus Lemon Via Sr. and Minnie Ocie Terry, on August 21, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 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. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Gary Kingery officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. 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

     His Social Security Number was 229-62-8178.⁸ Roger Wayne Via was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 He was born on August 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,2,4,5 He married Mabel Frances Gilmer on August 20, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Roger Wayne Via and Mabel Frances Gilmer were divorced on July 13, 1984 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ Roger Wayne Via married Linda Cheyenne Friesland on July 20, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Roger Wayne Via died on June 26, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 45.^3,6 He Roger Wayne Via, age 45 of 2701 Hollowell Rd., S. W., died Friday, June 26, 1992, after a short illness. He was a former employee of the N & W Railway and was preceded in death by his father, Rufus L. Via, Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Via Albert, Daleville; Tracy L. Via, Roanoke; mother, Emma Jean Via, Roanoke; grandson, Joshua K. Albert; special son, Boyd S. Greever, Newport News; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joy and Carl Proffitt, Roanoke; Rita and Dan David, Johnson City, Tenn; Karen and W. K. Langley, Charlottesville; nephews, Brett and Chad Proffitt and Mitchell Langley; niece, Kristin David; a number of aunts and uncles and a special friend, Jan Potter. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Frederick D. Clemens officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke. on June 28, 1992.⁶ He and Linda Cheyenne Friesland were divorced on March 3, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 227-64-6907.² Rachel Estelle Francis was born on September 23, 1923 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 19, 1969,her married name was Via.¹ She married Charles Wayne Via, son of Rufus Lemon Via Sr. and Minnie Ocie Terry, on September 19, 1969 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ Rachel Estelle Francis died on January 21, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,4

     Patricia Ellen Shepherd was buried at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.² She was born on November 20, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 27, 1970,her married name was Collins.¹ She married Robert Eugene Collins on March 27, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5,2 Patricia Ellen Shepherd died on July 31, 2019 at age 71.² She Patricia (Pat) Shepherd Collins, 71, passed away July 31, 2019 at Baptist Hospital. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2019 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Chapel. Burial with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Salisbury National Veteran's Cemetery. Pat was born November 20, 1947 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Helen Via Shepherd and Jessie Shepherd. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert Eugene Collins; great-grandson, Jaxson Hull; and her poodle "Pookie". Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Michele Hull and husband Greg and Tricia Thomas and husband Keith; grandchildren, Danielle Watt and Joseph Schneider, Anthony Thomas, Amber Hagan and Travis, Joshuah Arellano, Kelsey Hull, Jessica Arellano and Robby Hull; great-grandchildren, Madi Watt, Gavin Hagan, Reagan Watt, Zachary Witcher and Eevee Brinkley. Following graduation from Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Pat enlisted in the United States Army and served her country honorably. She adored her family and enjoyed having big family gatherings. She was known for her karaoke talents at American Legion Post 55 in Winston-Salem, NC. on August 3, 2019.²

     Robert Eugene Collins was born on May 16, 1941 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,8,5 He married Patricia Ellen Shepherd, daughter of Jessie Daniel Shepherd and Helen Marie Via, on March 27, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Robert Eugene Collins died on December 30, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^5,8,6,7 He Mr. Robert E. Collins (SSGT Ret.), 65, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Saturday December 30, 2006. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Maxwell Collins and stepfather Bill Thoday. Mr. Collins served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army, retiring after 20 years of service and then retired from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after 15 years of service. He was a member of Clearbrook Rescue Squad and was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia; daughters, Michele C. Hull and husband Gregory of Vinton and Tricia N. Thomas and husband Keith, Kernersville N.C; grandchildren, Danielle, Anthony, Amber, Joshuah, Kelsey, Jessica and Robby; mother, Cleo Thoday; brothers Richard and Steve Collins; sister Chris Dineen; several nieces and nephews and special bud "Pookee". A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday from Oakeys South Chapel with military honors. on January 3, 2007.⁷

     Lloyd Guy Donahue was buried at Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-32-2556.⁵ He was born on May 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4 He married Doris Ellen Via, daughter of Rufus Lemon Via Sr. and Minnie Ocie Terry, on November 18, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Lloyd Guy Donahue died on January 30, 1982 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 49.^3,4