Herman Matthew Via Sr. Obituary
The memory of Herman Matthew Via Sr. of Callaway, Virginia, who passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Herman Matthew Via Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roosevelt Via and Zola Dawson; his stepfather William "Red" Dawson; and his siblings, William and Dorothy "Vann" Paige.
He is survived by: his children, Herman "Bootie" Via, Jr. of Callaway, Janice Casteel of Charlotte, Bridgette Saunders of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Michael Via of Rocky Mount, Anthony Lockhart of Cleveland and Tywanna Tinsley of Roanoke, Virginia; and his siblings, Zella Mae Clements of Kannapolis, Rev. Clay Dawson of Roanoke and Norman Ray Poindexter of Chatham, Virginia. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
