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     Tennis Lee King was buried at Saint Nicholas Cemetery, New Franklin, Summit Co., Ohio.^3,4 He DOYLESTOWN - Heaven unexpectedly gained the best man, Tennis Lee King, 64, on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Tennis was a best friend to everyone, treated all children like his own grandchildren, and was always the one you called when you needed help. He was a man of few words, but great actions. If you looked at his hands, dirty and worn from many days of hard work, you knew how much he loved you. Tennis is patiently waiting in Heaven for his family here on earth: His wife of 39 years and love of his life, Carolyn (nee, Ruckman), he was her "Reverend Aficionado"; his children Mary (Michael), Nicholas (Holly), Anna, Christopher, Andrew (Samantha), and Anthony (Taylor); his beloved grandchildren Michael, Emily, James, Megan, Sophia, and another on the way. He will be lovingly remembered by a world full of family and friends, but especially by his siblings Jimmy, Kenny, Tammy, and Larry. He is welcomed to his seat with the Lord by his parents, James and Mary King, and his sister, Debbie. Tennis will forever be remembered by his endless kisses and hugs, his ability to fix anything for anyone, and his loving smile that greeted you every time you went to visit. Tennis loved hunting, fishing, and making big family breakfasts, but most of all he loved his family - especially wrestling with the grandkids and teaching them how to "do the chores". Let his life be an example of how to live your own life - selfless in every way, unconditionally loving, astoundingly patient, helpful and handy beyond measure, and the true definition of "a good man". "As we lay our Brother to rest, our hearts are heavy, but remember this: Heaven only takes the best. And that's who Tennis is - Heaven's Best. Let's live our lives every day to be an inspiration to others, helping them find their way in a troubled world, knowing we will meet one another again, in a place where all things shall be made new - Heaven." Burial at St. Nicholas Cemetery.³ He was born on January 22, 1958 at Ohio.⁴ He married Carolyn Ann Ruckman on July 9, 1983.^3,4 Tennis Lee King died on July 23, 2022 at Doylestown, Wayne Co., Ohio, at age 64.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-10-6790.⁵ Christine Maxine Wheelbarger was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens, 809 Rock Spring Road, Bel Air, Harford Co., Maryland.² Her married name was Elmore.¹ She married James Bronson Elmore, son of Perry William Elmore and Bessie Florence Duncan.^1,2 Christine Maxine Wheelbarger was born on October 18, 1919 at Burktown, Augusta Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 She died on May 1, 1994 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 74.^5,2 She Christine Wheelbarger Elmore, 74, of Georgetown, Del., died May 1, 1994, in the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Born Oct. 18, 1919, in Dayton, she was the daughter of the late Virgil L. and Nina Whitmer Wheelbarger of Rockingham County. Survivors include her husband, James B. Elmore of Georgetown, Del; one son, Robert J. Elmore of Washington; one daughter, Susan Fowler of Baltimore; three brothers, Roland Wheelbarger of Baltimore, Arnold Wheelbarger of Danielsville, Ga; Chester Wheelbarger of Norwood, Ga; and five grandchildren. The funeral was held May 5 at Evans Funeral Chapel of Memories-Parkville with burial in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. on May 13, 1994.²

     Mildred Geneva Reid was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 She Mildred Geneva Reid Helmintoller, age 88, of 3615 Longdale Furnace Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Avante of Harrisonburg. She was born December 4, 1926 in Clifton Forge to the late Roy Kenneth Reid, Sr. and Martha Belton Reid. She was a homemaker throughout her life and a member of Walton Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Vernon Helmintoller in 1974, and five brothers, Luther Reid, Carl Reid, Virgil Reid, Sr., Ernest Reid, and Kenny Reid, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Broughman of Clifton Forge; a son, Vernon Wayne Helmintoller and wife Carol of Harrisonburg; a sister, Ethel P. Aldridge of Iron Gate; three grandchildren, Todd Helmintoller and wife Myra, Melanie Walton and husband Allen, and Shannon Myers; six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A private graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor with Pastor Brad Lewis officiating. There will be no visitation.³ She was born on December 4, 1926 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 12, 1946,her married name was Helmintoller.¹ She married Robert Vernon "Bob" Helmintoller, son of Lewis McKinley Helmintoller and Grace Barth "Gracie" Elmore, on June 12, 1946 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3 Mildred Geneva Reid died on April 1, 2015 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 88.³

     Charles Paul Showalter Jr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on March 13, 1939 at Iron Gate, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He died on August 14, 1960 at Ada Co., Idaho, at age 21; Died in an auto accident.^2,5,6

     Vera Catherine Martin was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-44-2886.⁵ She was born on January 10, 1937 at Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 As of June 24, 1956,her married name was Showalter.² She married Louis Ross "Punky" Showalter, son of Charles Paul "Charlie" "Charley" Showalter and Edith Mae Helmintoller, on June 24, 1956 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Vera Catherine Martin died on May 1, 2012 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 75.^5,6,3 She Vera Catherine Martin Showalter, 75, of Troutville, crossed over the Golden Strand into a new life. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Vera was born in Ronceverte, W.Va January 10, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Walter Charlie and Janet Lea Morgan Martin. Vera graduated Covington High School, Covington, and worked for two years in Washington, D.C., with the Justice Department. She later worked at Church Court Day School as an assistant teacher. She attended First Church of God and worked as a youth counselor. Vera was a devoted mother and grandmother having spent constant hours taking care of her grandchildren and seeing that they always were provided with whatever they needed for getting through the growing years. She loved to travel and had been to all of the lower 48 states. She had traveled to Mexico and had also been to Europe on two occasions. Until her hands got sore, she was an expert at knitting and had won blue ribbons for her work. She was also a prolific reader having read hundreds of books over the years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 56 years, Louis Ross Showalter; four children, Janet Mae Pannell and her husband, Randy, Ross Showalter II, Wesley Joe Showalter and his wife, Tina, and Jessica Megan Hammarback and her husband, Lee Ross; three grandchildren, Troy Morgan Pannell, Robert Louis Pannell and his wife, Ashley, and Andersen Gein Showalter; and one great-grandson, Bauer Ross Hammarback. Surviving brothers are Edwin Wesley Martin and his wife, Patricia, and Norman Martin and wife Wanda; and two sisters, Edith Daniel and her husband, Bill, and Rita Gail Martin. Surviving also are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Billy Joe Martin, Jerry Lee Martin, Johnny Martin, Freddie Russell Martin, and Samuel Martin; and a sister, Mary Sue Crawford. The family will receive friends at the Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, on Thursday, May 3, 2012, from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012, at Old Dominion Burial Gardens with the Rev. Ian Kyle presiding. on May 2, 2012.³

     Gary Leon Showalter Gary Leon Showalter, age 77, formerly of Iron Gate, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in The Glebe, Daleville, Virginia on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Gary was born August 4, 1943 to the late Charlie and Edith Showalter. He grew up in Iron Gate and Selma, Virginia. He was a graduate of Central High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1960 - 1965, stationed in Turkey and England. He retired from MeadWestvaco after 43 years of dedicated service. Gary also served his community as a member of the Iron Gate Volunteer Fire Dept. and as a Deacon at Clifton Forge Baptist Church, where he was a long-standing member. He also shared his faith through his love of singing, as a member of The Messengers Trio and The Cardinal State Quartet. In his free time, Gary enjoyed a variety of activities including hunting, fishing, golfing, cooking and reading, all of which he passed on to his children. In addition to his parents, Charlie Paul Showalter and Edith Mae Helmintoller Showalter Cole, Gary was preceded in death by brothers, Charlie Paul "C.P." Showalter and Louis "Punky" Ross Showalter, and special aunt, Sarah "Blackie" Payne. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Wright Showalter; a son, Paul Howard Showalter of Williamsburg; a daughter, Erin Elizabeth Showalter-Nicely and husband, Hiawatha "Casey" Nicely of Bonsack; one amazing grandson, Wyatt Hudson Nicely; and special friends, Steve Jones of Potts Creek and Ronald "Ronnie" Wright of Eagle Rock. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Eagle Rock Baptist Cemetery, Eagle Rock, with Reverend Dr. Tom Harvey officiating.⁵ He was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 4, 1943 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Barbara Jean Wright on July 15, 1967 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Gary Leon Showalter died on October 28, 2020 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 77.⁵