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     John Henry Helm was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Missouri Angeline Hall, daughter of Freeburn Alexander Hall and Amanda Mary West.^2,5 John Henry Helm was born on May 14, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on October 11, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3 He John Henry Helm, 80, died yesterday at his home, 1702 Orange avenue, N. W. Surviving are his widow and four sons and two daughters, J. T. Helm, W. A. Helm, J. S. Helm, F. A. Helm and Mrs. C. M. Davis and Mrs. J. S. Roberts, all of Roanoke; a brother, Jacob Helm, of Elliston; and one sister, Mrs. Martha Akers, Long Branch, W. Va. Interment was in Fairview. Active pallbearers were: E. L. Whitlock, M. E. Mayhew, Bruce Akers, F. E. Oliver, L. R. Bostwick and J. E. Baker. Honorary pallbearers were: Dr. J. W. Simmerman, Dr. J. G. Davis, H. E. Hogan, D. V. Helm, Dr. W. A. Stores, J. W. Fitzpatrick, J. G. Creasy, C. L. Womack, J. C. Brown, J. S. Womack, A. J. Cash, J. F. Kegley, Harvey Wilbourn, J. W. Stover, W. D. Equi and Rev. Sponhauger. on October 12, 1934.³

     Her married name was Davis.² Hattie Kansas Helm was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She married Charles Mahone Davis.² Hattie Kansas Helm was born on January 16, 1876 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 10, 1894,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married James Benjamin Perdue on January 10, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Hattie Kansas Helm Mrs. Hattie H. Davis, 1910 Melrose Ave., died this morning in Lewis-Gale Hospital. Surviving are a daughter and two sons, B. E. Perdue, K. J. Perdue, and Mrs. Thomas Shelton; two brothers and a sister, J. S. Helm, and Mrs. John S. Roberts, and one grandchild, all of Roanoke. on October 19, 1951.⁴ She died on October 19, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^2,4

     James Thomas Helm was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,6 He was born on September 9, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,6 He married Etta Mae Wirt on July 17, 1902 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,6 James Thomas Helm died on June 9, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^4,6 He The funeral for James Thomas Helm, 61, of Arlington Heights, R. F. D. 3, who died yesterday in a local hospital, will be conducted tomorrow. Interment will be in Fairview. Surviving the wife, Mrs. Etta Helm; a daughter, Miss Thelma Helm, of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Roberts Mrs. C. M. Davis, of Roanoke; and two brothers, W. A. Helm, of Roanoke, and John S. Helm, of Roanoke county. Active pallbearers be: J. E. Roberts, W. N. Newsom, W. H. Adkins, W. E. Grubbs, P. R. Richardson and C. L. Womack. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. William Otey, Dr. J. W. Simmerman, J. O. Clendenin, R. W. Smiley, K. F. Foley, Robert H. Harkleroad, J. E. Matheny, L. H. Blankenship, J. W. Price, W. L. Mays, J. W. Fitzpatrick, P. H. Terry, T. Gillmore, H. E. Mayhew, L. I. Bostwick, C. W. Stover and J. W. Rhodes. on June 10, 1941.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-7947.¹³ Walter Asa Helm was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on May 13, 1882 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,14,5 He married Ituria Bessie Sowers on December 29, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,12,15,5 Walter Asa Helm died on January 30, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^2,5,6 He Walter Asa Helm, 70, died Friday afternoon at his home, 1704 Orange Ave., N. W. He had owned and operated the Helm Grocery for the past 30 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Itura Sowers Helm, a daughter and two sons; Mrs. Frances A. Patrick, Walter T. Helm and Robert W. Helm, Roanoke; a brother, John Helm, Roanoke County, and a sister, Mrs. J. T. Roberts, Roanoke; and two grandchildren. on January 31, 1953.⁶

     Anna E. Helm was born in May, 1885 at Virginia.¹

     John Samuel Helm was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,7 His Social Security Number was 719-05-4349.⁵ He married Mary Ella Taylor.^6,11 John Samuel Helm was born on April 23, 1891 at Sowers, Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1890.^1,2,4,5,6 He died on July 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.⁶ He John Samuel Helm, 73, of Rt. 10, Roanoke, died Thursday at a local hospital. He was a retired Norfolk and Western Railway conductor. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary T. Helm; two daughters, Mrs. Betty King and Miss Mary G. Helm, Roanoke; two sons, John B. Helm, Roanoke; Walter D. Helm, Richmond. Burial in Cedar Lawn. on August 1, 1984.⁷

     Frank Alexander Helm was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,4 He was born on December 4, 1894 at Otey, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Emma Ida Pyeritz circa 1917.^8,4 Frank Alexander Helm died on November 14, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^3,4 He Funeral services for Frank Alexander Helm, 39, who died Wednesday night at his home, 809 Salem avenue, S. W., were conducted this afternoon. Burial was in Fairview. Active pallbearers were: H. Williams, A. G. Duncan, R. H. Lindsey, G. C. Underwood, Y. C. Wimmer, and J. H. Jones. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. J. W. Simmerman, Dr. T. J. Burke, Dr. H. C. Padgett, H. H. Kirkner, J. W. Brown, J. B. Smith, E. G. Davis, E. R. Swain, J. C. Frazier, H. O. Vineyard, A. B. Ferrell, J. K. Anderson, Bruce Akers, C. E. Clingenpeel, T. H. Stewart, W. M. Newman, L. M. Richardson, C. L. Woman, W. H. Whaling, B. H. Gilmore, J. D. Shelton, and W. L. Mays. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma Pyertz Helm, and six children, Laura, Virginia, Nancy, Frank, Teddy and Douglas Helm, and his mother, Mrs. J. H. Helm and three brothers, J. S., W. A., and J. T. Helm, and two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Roberts and Mrs. Davis, all of Roanoke. on November 16, 1934.⁴

     Ituria Bessie Sowers was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9397.⁵ She was born on July 28, 1896 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1895.^2,5,4 As of December 29, 1913,her married name was Helm.² She married Walter Asa Helm, son of John Henry Helm and Missouri Angeline Hall, on December 29, 1913 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Ituria Bessie Sowers died on April 22, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,4 She Ituria B. Sowers Helm, age 78, of 5115 Hackney Lane, S.W., died in a local hospital Tuesday morning. She was the widow of W. A. Helm. Mr. and Mrs. Helm owned and operated Helm's Grocery approximately forty years. She was an active member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, W. T. (Tommy) Helm, R. W. (Bobby) Helm; daughter, Mrs. Michael (Frances) Patrick, Roanoke; two brothers, W. D. Sowers, Spartanburg, S.C; Harless Sowers, Radford; two sisters, Ola Pugh, Floyd Co; Mrs. Elizabeth Berry, Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Fairview. on April 24, 1975.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-32-6842.¹¹ Walter Thomas Helm was born on March 24, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,11 He married Melva Joyce Harris on October 27, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7 Walter Thomas Helm died on March 1, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,11,5 He On Monday, March 1, 2010, Walter T. "Tommy" Helm went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on March 24, 1929, he spent all his years in the Roanoke Valley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Joyce Helm; and his parents, Walter A. and Ituria B. Helm. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather who took great pride and joy in his family. Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Becky Barber and husband, Bob; sons, Jerry Helm and wife, Candace, David Helm and wife, Kathy, and Jim Helm and wife, Chris; sister, Frances Gillock; and brother, Bobby Helm. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Marc Barber (Angela), Tina Lowe (Jeff), Jay Helm (Dawn), Sarah Helm, Christopher Helm, Anna Helm, Bronson Helm, Austin Helm and Catherine Joyce Helm; as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Tommy was a faithful member of Villa Heights Baptist Church for over 60 years where he was a leader and servant in many capacities through the years. He was also a long time member of the Villa Heights Lions Club. Early in his career he operated Helm's Grocery on Orange Avenue alongside his wife and mother. He later opened Thriftway Supermarket in Hollins as well as Tomboy Supermarket in Vinton and later on Plantation Road. After a long career in the grocery business, his "retirement" was spent in real estate, first with Boone and Company and later with Long and Foster. He was also an avid bowler and loved to travel. He was blessed with good health and the ability to stay active until just prior to the time of his death. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the caregivers who so tenderly ministered to him in the last days, Takreemah Mahoney, LaQuasia Smith, Asia Smith and Bronson Helm. We are also thankful for the good work of Good Samaritan Hospice as well as family friend and physician, Dr. Don H. Bivins. on March 3, 2010.⁵

     James Benjamin Perdue was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 6, 1865 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1868.^1,2,3,4 He married Hattie Kansas Helm, daughter of John Henry Helm and Missouri Angeline Hall, on January 10, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ James Benjamin Perdue died on April 9, 1936 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,3,4 He James Benjamin Perdue, a merchant of this section for the past 45 years, dropped dead at 7:10 o'clock last are evening in his store on Virginia avenue in Bluefeld, Va., victim of heart attack. Mr. Perdue, who celebrated his seventy-first birthday last Monday, was waiting on Garland Williams at the time he was stricken. He slumped and fell to the floor behind the counter. Life was extinct when Mr. Williams reached him. Dr. E. M. Tanner, of this city, and Dr. O. K. Phlegar, of Bluefleld, Va., were called. They said apparently Mr. Perdue's death came simultaneous with the attack. Mr. Perdue came to Bluefeld, Va., eleven years ago from Coopers where for a number of years he was engaged as a merchant. He had also operated stores at Matoaka and Giatto having spent about 45 years of life as merchant of this section. His store at Bluefeld, Va., was operated under the name of J. B. Perdue. Mrs. Perdue has been for the past seven weeks at her home on Virginia Side, suffering from high blood pressure friends the family fear that her condition will not be able to stand the shock caused by the sudden death of her husband. Mr. Perdue is widely, known throughout this section held in high esteem by all who knew him. During his eleven years as resident of Bluefleld, Va., he had become one of the outstanding citizens of the Virginia Side. He was native of Floyd county, Virginia, and was born, April 6, 1865, being a son of Ellas and Mary Mitchell Perdue. Mr. Perdue is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Lucy M. Hood, two brothers, Robert J. Perdue, of Cooper Hill, Va.. and one sister, Mrs. O. F. Hunt, of Ben Mountain, Va. He was a lifelong member of the Baptist church and at the time of his death was chairman of board of deacons of Memorial Baptist church, Bluefield, Va. on April 10, 1936.³

     Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 6, 1894 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 As of September 12, 1912,her married name was Sorgee.¹ She married William Clarence Sorgee on September 12, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue By marrying Miss Oxley Kansas Perdue, a 16-year-old girl of East Radford, in Bluefield, Wiliam Clarence Sorgee, of Tipton, S. C., saved himself a term in prison and also a beating by the girl's irate father, who traced the couple to Bluefield and found them in a hotel. on September 21, 1912.⁸ As of June 5, 1929,her married name was Shelton.⁴ She married Thomas Fuller Shelton on June 5, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia.^9,2,4,10 Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue and William Clarence Sorgee were divorced on March 27, 1936 at Richmond, Virginia.¹¹ Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue died on October 20, 1967 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 73.^2,10 She Mrs. Oxlie Pauline Shelton, 73, of 224 Fifth Street, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday following a long illness. Mrs. Shelton was a former resident of Roanoke, Va., Bristol and had made her home in for three years with her brother, Karl J. Perdue. She was the widow of Thomas F. Shelton and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her brother, of Bristol, and a nephew, Karl J. Perdue Jr. of Bristol. on October 21, 1967.¹⁰

     Karl James Perdue was buried at Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 839 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ His Social Security Number was 230-16-8141.¹³ He was born on July 21, 1896 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,13 He married Mildred Mary Basham on August 16, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Karl James Perdue and Mildred Mary Basham were divorced on January 2, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Karl James Perdue married Mary Magdalene Dollinger on November 4, 1949 at Bristol, Virginia.^4,14 Karl James Perdue died on February 17, 1973 at Bristol, Virginia, at age 76.^4,7 He Karl James Perdue, 76, 1326 Windsor Ave., Bristol, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday at Bristol Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Montgomery County, Va., and had formerly made his home Roanoke. He had lived in Bristol for the past 24 years and was a retired conductor for the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of United Travelers, Union Local 629. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary G. Perdue, son, Karl James Perdue Jr., of Bristol; and one grandson. on February 18, 1973.⁷

     Bagely Eugene "Bee" Perdue was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on December 16, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 He died on February 1, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^2,4 He Bagley E. (Bee) Perdue, 66, of 1610 Melrose Ave., NW, died Monday at a local hospital. He was a retired Norfolk and Western Railway boilermaker. Surviving are a brother, K. J. Perdue, Bristol, Tenn; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Shelton, Roanoke. Burial in Fair View. on February 3, 1965.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-05-3399.⁴ Charles Mahone Davis was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 He married Hattie Kansas Helm, daughter of John Henry Helm and Missouri Angeline Hall.³ Charles Mahone Davis was born on July 20, 1882 at Martinsville, Virginia; His death certificate and the SSDI have a birth date of Jul 21, 1882.^3,4,6 He died on April 1, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^3,5

     Thomas Fuller Shelton was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 He was born on August 28, 1898 at Martinsville, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Aug 29, 1898.^5,3,6,7 He married Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue, daughter of James Benjamin Perdue and Hattie Kansas Helm, on June 5, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,8,9 Thomas Fuller Shelton died on October 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.³

     William Clarence Sorgee was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4814 White Horse Road, Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 247-30-2019.^3,4 He was born on December 20, 1888 at Clifton, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.^1,3,4,5,7 He married Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue, daughter of James Benjamin Perdue and Hattie Kansas Helm, on September 12, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ William Clarence Sorgee By marrying Miss Oxley Kansas Perdue, a 16-year-old girl of East Radford, in Bluefield, Wiliam Clarence Sorgee, of Tipton, S. C., saved himself a term in prison and also a beating by the girl's irate father, who traced the couple to Bluefield and found them in a hotel. on September 21, 1912.⁸ He and Oxlie Kansas Pauline "Oxley" Perdue were divorced on March 27, 1936 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ William Clarence Sorgee died on April 29, 1946 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 57.^2,3,5 He W. Clarence Sorgee, 57, resident of 105 East Parker road, died at a local hospital last night at 8:30 o'clock. He had been seriously ill for the past four weeks. Mr. Sorgee was born and reared in Greenville and was a son of the late James Thomas Sorgee and Mary Smith Sorgee Campbell. The latter died here on February 17, 1945. Mr. Sorgee was engaged in the show business and had operated refreshment concessions in connection with them. Last summer he operated the canteen at the Paris Mountain State park. He was member of Monaghan Lodge No. 251, A. F. M. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Case Sorgee; one adopted son, Larry Sorgee; one sister, Mrs. O. C. Smith; his step-father, Noble B. Campbell; and four half-brothers, C. H., A. D., R. O. and Ira S. Campbell. Interment will be in Graceland cemetery. Members of Monaghan Lodge No. 251, A. F. M., will have charge of the Masonic rites at the grave. on April 30, 1946.²

     James Thomas Sorgee was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born circa 1914 at Alabama.¹ He died on April 28, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He James Thomas Sorgee, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sorgee, died yesterday morning at the residence of his parents, 1403 Loudon avenue, N. W., after a short illness. Interment will be in Fairview. on April 29, 1916.²

     Mildred Mary Basham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on February 18, 1906 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of August 16, 1933,her married name was Perdue.¹ She married Karl James Perdue, son of James Benjamin Perdue and Hattie Kansas Helm, on August 16, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Mildred Mary Basham and Karl James Perdue were divorced on January 2, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Mildred Mary Basham died on October 19, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^2,4 She Mrs. Mildred M. Sederes, age 77, of Roanoke, died Wednesday. She was the widow of Chris K. Sederes. Surviving are one brother-in-law, Dr. Michael Sederes, Patra, Greece; two nephews, Ronald R. Basham, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dr. Constantine Sederes, Geneva, Switzerland; several cousins including, Mrs. Alta Herrin, Vinton; Mrs. Zelma Ayers, Roanoke; Mrs. Edna Jennings, Salem. Entombment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on October 21, 1983.⁴

     Mary Magdalene Dollinger was buried at Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 839 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ Her Social Security Number was 413-10-4023.⁴ She was born on September 10, 1907 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.^5,4 As of November 4, 1949,her married name was Perdue.² She married Karl James Perdue, son of James Benjamin Perdue and Hattie Kansas Helm, on November 4, 1949 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2 Mary Magdalene Dollinger died in August, 1977 at Tennessee at age 69.⁴

     Etta Mae Wirt was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 20, 1876 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; Hre death certificate has a birth year of 1882.^1,2,4 As of July 17, 1902,her married name was Helm.¹ She married James Thomas Helm, son of John Henry Helm and Missouri Angeline Hall, on July 17, 1902 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Etta Mae Wirt died on November 14, 1959 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 83.^2,3 She Mrs. Etta Mae Helm, 83, of 2401 Orange Ave., NW. died Saturday morning in Staunton. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thelma DeHart, Roanoke; a half sister, Mrs. Addie Sowers, Princeton, W. Va; three half brothers, Herman Wirt, Christiansburg; Norris Wirt, Buchanan, and Harry Wirt. Burial in Fairview. on November 15, 1959.³

     Thelma Helm was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-3078.⁹ Her married name was DeHart.² She married Charles McKinley DeHart.^2,8 Thelma Helm was born on February 20, 1913 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1914.^2,9 She died on October 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,8 She Mrs. Thelma Helm DeHart, age 71, of The Oaks McVitty House, Salem, died Saturday, October 5, 1985, in a Salem hospital. She was the widow of Charles M. DeHart, a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church and attended chapel services McVitty House, Salem, for a number of years. She is survived by a number of cousins including W. T. Helm, Betty Scott, Frances Patrick, and a family friend, William R. Eary, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be at the graveside Fair View Cemetery. on October 7, 1985.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-12-3938.⁴ Charles McKinley DeHart was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6 He married Thelma Helm, daughter of James Thomas Helm and Etta Mae Wirt.^1,2 Charles McKinley DeHart was born on September 26, 1900 at East Radford, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He died on February 11, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,5,6 He Charles M. DeHart, age 79, of McVitty House, died Monday morning. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma H. DeHart; three sons, James W. DeHart, Fort Lauderdale, Fla; Carl E. DeHart, Beaverton, Oregon; Charles E. DeHart, Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Maude D. Baker, Roanoke; nieces, Mrs. Gladys S. Mason, Miss Karen L. Mason, both of Roanoke; Mrs. Peggy Cook, Mrs. Lois Lockhart, Mrs. Virginia Layne, all of Ohio. Graveside services will be in East Hill Cemetery. on February 12, 1980.⁶

     Frances Ann Helm was born on January 26, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 As of April 14, 1951,her married name was Patrick.³ She married Michael Patrick on April 14, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 As of August 2, 2008,her married name was Gillock.³ Frances Ann Helm married Richard Edwin Gillock on August 2, 2008 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-5076.⁴ Melva Joyce Harris was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 10, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5,4,3 As of October 27, 1946,her married name was Helm.¹ She married Walter Thomas Helm, son of Walter Asa Helm and Ituria Bessie Sowers, on October 27, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Melva Joyce Harris died on January 2, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^5,6,4 She Melva Joyce Helm, 75, of Roanoke County, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord Jesus on January 2, 2004, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1928 in Roanoke to W.G. and Mary Harris, and is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Walter Thomas Helm; as well as her daughter, Becky Barber and husband Bob; son, Jerry Helm and fiancée Candace Hamblin; son, David Helm and wife Kathy; son, Jim Helm and wife Christine; nine grandchildren; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Crumpacker and Juanita Bussey and husband Warren. She was a lifelong and faithful member of Villa Heights Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until the time of her death. Private interment will have taken place in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 3, 2004.⁵