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     Barbara Jean Wright Barbara Jean Wright Showalter, age 75, formerly of Clifton Forge, Virginia passed away at her home in The Glebe, Daleville, Virginia on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born September 7, 1946 in Clifton Forge to the late Howard Westley Wright and Thelma Viola Zell Wright. She was a retired Registered Nurse for Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, the Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital, Alleghany Regional Hospital, and Community Hospital of Roanoke. She was a longtime member of Clifton Forge Baptist Church. Barbara loved nursing and caring for patients and friends when they needed support. She enjoyed mentoring nurses just beginning their careers and was often recognized for her skill and compassionate manner. Barbara loved being home with her family. She could often be found feeding the local wildlife from her deck, napping with her cat, or being the official taste-tester for anything her husband cooked. Barbara loved classical music and as her memory began to slip away, it was something that brought her great peace. Barbara will be remembered by those who knew her as someone who believed the best in people, someone who loved animals and who thought there was no place more beautiful than South West Virginia. She was so proud of her children and believed her only grandchild, Wyatt, was one of her greatest blessings. She cherished the title of “Grammy”. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary Leon Showalter; and three brothers, Howard E. “Bud” Wright, Ray M. Wright, and Donald Wayne Wright. he is survived by a daughter, Erin Elizabeth Showalter-Nicely and husband, Hiawatha “Casey” Nicely of Bonsack; a son, Paul Howard Showalter of Williamsburg; a sister, Aileen W. Painter of Virginia Beach; a brother, Ronald W. Wright of Clifton Forge; one amazing grandson, Wyatt Hudson Nicely; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the amazing caregiving staff at The Glebe’s Chaplick Memorial Center for their steadfast dedication to Barbara as her memories faded. Also, they wish to thank the Good Samaritan Hospice team for giving Barbara such tender and respectful care in her last days. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM in Eagle Rock Baptist Cemetery, Eagle Rock with Dr. Tom Harvey officiating.² She was buried at Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, State Road 734, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 7, 1946 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 15, 1967,her married name was Showalter.¹ She married Gary Leon Showalter, son of Charles Paul "Charlie" "Charley" Showalter and Edith Mae Helmintoller, on July 15, 1967 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Barbara Jean Wright died on July 13, 2022 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 75.²

     Catherine Bunch was born on October 30, 1930 at New York.¹ As of May 20, 1977,her married name was Duncan.¹ She married Wayne Lemonde Duncan, son of Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan and Constance Leone Strickler, on May 20, 1977 at Newport News, Virginia.¹

     Walter Henry Grizzard Jr. Walter Henry Grizzard Jr., Sep 2, 1947 - Jul 6, 2023. Walter Henry Grizzard, Jr., 75, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born and raised in Smithfield, VA. He had been a resident of Virginia Beach since 2002. Walter was a devoted father who loved and cared particularly about the happiness and well-being of his children and grandchildren and his beloved wife. He was a graduate of Smithfield High School where he was an accomplished athlete as well as the drummer in his band The Trenchmen. After high school he graduated from Christopher Newport College where he was a member of the inaugural basketball team. He was a Vietnam War era U. S. Army Reserves veteran. Walter worked in the food service and brokerage business for many years, culminating in the founding and management of a successful brokerage business, All Virginia Food Service Brokers. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Henry Grizzard, Sr. and Sarah Sibold Grizzard; and son John Duncan Grizzard. He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Grizzard; brother Phil Grizzard (Susanne); children, Mark (Connie) and Mila; stepson Joey Michaels; and grandchildren, Noah Nurney, Barritt Grizzard, and Logan Grizzard. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, as he will be missing from us in his person, although living in our hearts and thoughts for always.⁴ He was born on September 2, 1947 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Constance Diane Duncan, daughter of Wayne Lemonde Duncan and Betty Wales Little, on August 28, 1971 at Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Henry Grizzard Jr. and Constance Diane Duncan were divorced on May 29, 2002 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.² Walter Henry Grizzard Jr. died on July 6, 2023 at Virginia at age 75.⁴

     Betty Wales Little was born on August 17, 1924 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of December 30, 1945,her married name was Duncan.² She married Wayne Lemonde Duncan, son of Samuel Henry "Sam" Duncan and Constance Leone Strickler, on December 30, 1945 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.² Betty Wales Little and Wayne Lemonde Duncan were divorced on July 24, 1974 at Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.¹