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     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

     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