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     His Social Security Number was 224-24-5809.³ John Bilton Helm was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on August 29, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{3,4,11,5,12,6} He died on August 2, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 56.^4,5,9 He John B. (Bill) Helm, age 56, of 4335 Mountain View Rd., N.W., died Saturday night. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Helm, Roanoke; two sisters, Miss Mary G. Helm and Mrs. Betty S. Scott, Roanoke; one brother, Walter D. Helm, Chester. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn. on August 4, 1980.⁹

     Walter Downing Helm was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on September 8, 1927 at Virginia.⁴ He married Joan Martin on March 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Walter Downing Helm and Joan Martin were divorced on July 14, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Walter Downing Helm married Mary Elizabeth Walton on June 10, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,10 Walter Downing Helm died on March 23, 2008 at Virginia at age 80.⁶ He HELM, Walter Downing, 80, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Joyce Carter; and is survived by his wife, Mary E. Helm; daughter, Karen Snyder; sons, James S., Carl E. and Glenn J. Helm; sister, Betty Jane Scott; stepson, Robert B. Aery; 10 grandchildren; and a cousin, Dorothy Hawkins. Mr. Helm was former operator of Helm's Barber Shop for 30 years before his retirement in 1996. Graveside in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, Va. on March 25, 2008.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 231-32-7110.⁷ Henry Ford King was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 20, 1924 at Laurel, Jones Co., Mississippi.^2,5,7,8,9 He married Betty Jane Helm, daughter of John Samuel Helm and Mary Ella Taylor, on May 31, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Henry Ford King and Betty Jane Helm were divorced on July 7, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Henry Ford King died on February 18, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,7,8,10 He KING, Henry Ford, 77, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2002. He was predeceased by a son, Larry D. King. Surviving family include his wife, Wanda G. King; daughters, Patsy L. King of the home and Betty L. King of Salem; granddaughter and her husband, Karla and Kirk Bower of Roanoke; granddaughter, Tara K. Nowlin of Salem; great-grandson, William E. Bower of Roanoke; a sister and her husband, Bobbie and Grover Pryor of Laurel, Miss; brother-in-law, Jason W. Grubb of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. on February 20, 2002.¹⁰

     Elmo Carlyle Conner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 231-05-6293.⁶ He was born on April 20, 1911 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Hattie Louise Helm, daughter of John Samuel Helm and Mary Ella Taylor, on November 6, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Elmo Carlyle Conner died on March 31, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,3,4 He Elmo Carlyle Conner, age 63, of Lafayette, Va., passed away Monday, March 31, 1975. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Edith Conner; four sons, Jimmy Lee Conner of Salem; Thomas Daniel Conner of Lafayette; Steven Carlyle Conner of Roanoke County; Freddy Wayne Conner of San Jose, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Haney of Janson, Michigan; Mrs. Frank Crowder of Fincastle; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Kate Conner of Salem; two sisters, Mrs. R. W. Conner of Roanoke, Mrs. Katheryn Conners of Roanoke: two brothers, A. W. Conner of Roanoke; Samuel F. Conner, Jr., of Roanoke. Interment to follow at Cedar Lawn Burial Park. on April 2, 1975.³

     Jimmy Lee Conner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on August 16, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Mary Ann Buchanan on July 2, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6 Jimmy Lee Conner died on December 18, 2014 at Virginia at age 80.^1,2 He Jimmy Lee Conner, 80, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born to the late Carlyle and Louise Conner on August 16, 1934, in Roanoke, Va. After school Jim entered the United States Navy and retired in 1974 after serving more than 23 years with the rank of Lt. Commander. After retiring he returned to Salem and began his second career in the private sector including Cooper Industries and Belvac Inc. Jim was an active member of the Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder, was a member of the Salem Kiwanis Club, and always looked to serve wherever he was needed. He also enjoyed traveling and particularly golf.Jim is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Louise C. Wampler, of Daleville. To cherish his memory, Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Conner; and his two grandsons, Aaron Cochran and his wife, Gillian, of Richmond, and Kellan Cochran and his fiancée, Karen, of Roanoke, whom he adored. Also surviving is brother and sister in-law, Fred and Arelene Conner of Brentwood, Calif; two sisters, Anne Faries and her husband, Sonny, of Roanoke, and Rebecca Haney and her husband, Don, of San Antonio, Fla; an aunt, Betty Scott of Roanoke; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial services will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke. on December 20, 2014.¹

     Mary Ann Buchanan was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 She Mary Ann Conner, age 85, of Salem, went to be with her Lord, February 18th, 2022. She was born to the late Luther and Anna Buchanan on July 23rd, 1936, in Abingdon, Va. and spent most of her life in Salem. Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (affectionately called NaNa by her grandsons). She traveled the world with her husband, Jim, while he was in the Navy, and that passion for exploring carried throughout her life. She loved service to others, gardening, and always UVA sports. A faithful Christian, Mary Ann was a dedicated member of Salem Presbyterian Church. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jimmy Lee Conner, of Salem, and their beloved daughter, Louise C. Wampler, of Daleville. Mary Ann is survived by her two grandsons: Aaron Cochran and his wife, Gillian Field, of Richmond, and Kellan Cochran, and his wife, Karen, and her new granddaughter, Kila, whom she adored, of Floyd. Burial services will be held at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.¹ She was born on July 23, 1936 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of July 2, 1954,her married name was Conner.² She married Jimmy Lee Conner, son of Elmo Carlyle Conner and Hattie Louise Helm, on July 2, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Mary Ann Buchanan died on February 18, 2022 at Virginia at age 85.^4,1

     Her Social Security Number was 227-76-7164.⁶ Her married name was Wampler.⁵ Anna Louise Conner married Steven Ira Wampler.⁵ Anna Louise Conner was born on February 17, 1956 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^3,4,6,5 As of December 4, 1974,her married name was Cochran.³ She married Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. on December 4, 1974 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Anna Louise Conner and Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. were divorced on June 20, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Anna Louise Conner married Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. on November 12, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Anna Louise Conner married Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. on December 5, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.³ Anna Louise Conner and Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. were divorced on March 1, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Anna Louise Conner died on July 6, 2011 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 55.^6,7,5 She Anna Louise C. Wampler, 55, of Daleville, was born on February 17, 1956, at Jacksonville, Fla., and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, surrounded by her family and friends. She lived most of her adult life in Botetourt County, a member of Troutville Church of the Brethren. She was a graduate of Hollins University and earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from The University of Virginia. Louise taught school in Botetourt, Craig counties, and Roanoke. She will be sorely missed by her husband, Steven I. Wampler, of Daleville, Va; her son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Gillian Cochran, of Richmond, Va; son, Kellan M. Cochran, of Deltville, Va; and a granddaughter, Gabriella I. Cochran, of Rocky Mount, Va. Also surviving are her parents, Jim and Mary Ann Conner, of Salem, Va. on July 8, 2011.⁵

     Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. Jack W. Cochran Jr., 59, of Salem, Va., left his earthly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. A loving father, son and husband, Jack was a master electrician and contractor who took great pride in "doing it right" and had a way of encouraging others to do so as well. His work always seemed to leave a lasting impression on those around him. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Cochran Wampler; and his beloved grandparents, Pauline and Dorsey Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Cochran; sons. Aaron Cochran and wife, Gillian, and Kellan Cochran and fiancée, Karen Stretton; granddaughter, Gabriella Irene; parents, Barbara and Jack Cochran Sr; sister, Anne Kiser and husband, Patrick; and nephew, Grayson Kiser.⁴ He was born on June 12, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Anna Louise Conner, daughter of Jimmy Lee Conner and Mary Ann Buchanan, on December 4, 1974 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. and Anna Louise Conner were divorced on June 20, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. married Anna Louise Conner, daughter of Jimmy Lee Conner and Mary Ann Buchanan, on November 12, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. married Anna Louise Conner, daughter of Jimmy Lee Conner and Mary Ann Buchanan, on December 5, 2000 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. and Anna Louise Conner were divorced on March 1, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Jack Whetsol Cochran Jr. died on April 8, 2015 at Virginia at age 59.⁴

     Phyllis Anne Conner Phyllis Conner Fairies, May 8, 1936 - Nov 21, 2021. Phyllis “Anne” Faries of Roanoke, Virginia, left this place on Earth to meet up with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 21, 2021. For all that knew Anne she went by several different names. You may have known her as Momma, Gonga, Mrs. Anne, or Anne. She was the mother of four children; three stepchildren; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Many years of her life she was a stay-at-home mom. Then she decided to go into the workforce and after several jobs, she made her decision that she had found her place to call home at Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop. Anne worked there for 33 years and retired from Krispy Kreme when she was 81 years old. She started with the company when it was at its original location at Melrose Ave. Most of the customers at Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop that were regulars called her Mrs. Anne. The regulars thought so much of her, and if any of them didn't show up on their regular days to visit she would often check up on them to see if they were ok. Mrs. Anne never met a stranger and always looked forward to seeing her customers. She had a belief that sometimes even the people that were the hardest to love when they came in to be waited on just needed one person to be nice to them. If one person would be nice It would be enough to turn that person around. Mrs. Anne recently talked about a lady that she had waited on many years ago that she went out of her way to be nice to and the lady needed that one break from someone so bad that she instantly connected with Mrs. Anne. She would then always talk to her when she came into the shop. Then one day she came in to tell Mrs. Anne that she was moving away but couldn't until she told her what a difference she had made for her during such a bad time in her life. That very example was the purpose in life and the driving force behind everything that fulfilled Mrs. Anne's heart working at Krispy Kreme. Even after she retired some of her customers have still stayed in touch with her and still checked on her to see how she was doing. After retirement, Mrs. Anne was better known as Gonga to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gonga’s heart was so full and content to be able to spend so much time with the little great-grandchildren in her final years. She cherished the many visits and ball games she was able to go see that she shared with Dalton, Tori, Rylee, and Braxton so very much. She loved to hear the little ones were on the way to see her. She was preceded in death by her husband, The love of her life, Robert Faries (better known as Sonny); her parents, Elmo Carlyle and Hatti Louise Conner; brothers, Jimmy Lee Conner and Freddie Wayne Conner; son, Franklin D. Crowder (better known as Pete); and special mention to someone that stayed near and dear to her heart, Frank E. Crowder. Survivors include her children, Debbie Thomas and Steve Thomas, David Crowder, and Dale Crowder and Delecia Crowder; step children, John Faries and Annette Faries, Bonnie Loomis and Terry Loomis, and Janice Stacey and Larry Stacey; grandchildren, Brian Thomas and Sarah Thomas, Samantha Hall and Jonathan Hall, Jacob Dillon, Chase Crowder, Britta Anne Crowder, and Ryan Miller; great-grandchildren, seven precious little ones; sisters-in-Iaw, MaryAnne Conner and Arlene Conner; great-aunt, Betty Scott; and fur baby, Patti AKA Patricia. Burial to follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 She was born on May 8, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,6,4 As of January 29, 1954,her married name was Crowder.³ She married Frank Everett Crowder, son of Everett Smith "Heck" Crowder and Mary Susan Jane Crowder, on January 29, 1954 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,6 Phyllis Anne Conner and Frank Everett Crowder were divorced on August 8, 1985 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ As of October 11, 1985,her married name was Faries.⁶ Phyllis Anne Conner married Robert Allen Faries on October 11, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 Phyllis Anne Conner died on November 21, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     Robert Allen Faries Robert A. (Sonny) Faries, 87, of Roanoke, passed away on June 12, 2017. He retired after 42 years of service with Roanoke Country Club. He was a loving husband and father who will be greatly missed. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Anne Faries; children, John Faries (Annette), Bonnie Loomis (Terry), Janice Stacy (Larry), Dale Crowder (Delecia), David Crowder, Debbie Thomas (Steve); brother, Clarence Faries and sister Dot Hall (Ron), Ruth Fowler; 18 Grandchildren, 27 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren and beloved cat Patty. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 8, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He married Phyllis Anne Conner, daughter of Elmo Carlyle Conner and Hattie Louise Helm, on October 11, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 Robert Allen Faries died on June 12, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.³

     Deborah Ramona Dean was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 224-82-9891.² She Deborah D. Crowder, 42, of Roanoke, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005. She is survived by her husband, David R. Crowder; children, Christopher A. Brown and Jared C. Brown; mother, Shirley R. Dean; father, David N. Dean, Sr., sister, Dorothy. "Dot" Thompson; brothers, David N. Dean, Jr., Dennis A. Dean and his wife Bernice and Daniel C. Dean and his wife Joanne; mother-in-law, Anne Faries and her husband Sonny; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and many friends.¹ She was born on August 23, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of December 20, 2003,her married name was Crowder.⁵ She married David Ray Crowder, son of Frank Everett Crowder and Phyllis Anne Conner, on December 20, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,1 Deborah Ramona Dean died on April 26, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^1,2,6

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-5293.² Calvin Lewis Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6,8 He was born on September 8, 1928 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Betty Jane Helm, daughter of John Samuel Helm and Mary Ella Taylor, on September 7, 1968 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Calvin Lewis Lucas and Betty Jane Helm were divorced on July 26, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Calvin Lewis Lucas died on September 4, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.^2,3,4,9,6,8 He LUCAS, Calvin Lewis, ("Lewis"), 69, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, September 4, 1998. He was retired after 44 years of service from Norfolk Southern. Mr. Lucas served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of Summerdean Church of the Brethren and a member of Troutville Boone Lodge #247 A.F. & A.M. Surviving are his son, Calvin L. Lucas Jr., Roanoke; his daughter, Connie Lucas Crowder and her husband, Thomas E. Crowder, Salem; four grandchildren, James Crowder, Carrie Crowder, Alan Crowder, and Karen Crowder; one great-grandson, Robert Crowder. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 7, 1998.⁸

     Betty Louise King was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She Betty (Miss Betty) Louise King - It is with so very much sadness that we say goodbye to one of God's most beautiful creations. Betty Louise King is no longer suffering and has gone on the most wonderful journey of her life. She has touched so many lives in her 61 years, but most especially those of children. She was a preschool teacher at FUMC for almost 20 years and taught children's Sunday School at First Baptist Church. She loved being able to influence a little child to love one another and to love God. She lived in Salem most of her life and was known to many adults and children as Miss Betty. She appreciated God's beauty in everything but especially in flowers and birds. Those left to treasure wonderful memories of her are mother, Betty H. Scott of Salem; son, Douglas Jeffery Nowlin; and her two girls that she loved so much, Karla K. Bower and husband Kirk of Roanoke and Tara K. Nowlin of the home. She also leaves behind the light of her life (Nana's Baby) Will Bower, with whom she had the most special bond. They shared so much and the love between them was unbelievable. Also surviving are stepmother, Wanda King; and half sister, Patsy L. King; and special friend Ruthie Barnett. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 223-60-0087.⁹ She was born on July 23, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9,5,6 As of August 18, 1962,her married name was Nowlin.² She married Melvin Douglas Nowlin on August 18, 1962 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.² Betty Louise King and Melvin Douglas Nowlin were divorced on October 14, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Betty Louise King died on November 12, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^3,9,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-68-7689.⁸ Larry Delynn King was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10,7 He was born on June 27, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{11,8,12,9,10,4,5} He married Mary Katherine Hall on October 23, 1976 at Chester, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Larry Delynn King died on December 27, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^8,12,3,9,10 He Larry DeLynn King, 47, of Salem, passed away Friday, December 27, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. King; daughters, Traci and Jennifer King; mother, Betty Scott; father and step-mother, H. F. and Wanda King; sisters, Betty and Patsey King; nieces, Carla Bower and husband Kirk, Tara Nowlin; nephew, Jeff Nowlin; special friends, James Cooper and Barbara Powell. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Rights performed by Post 1264, Veterans of Foreign War. on December 28, 1996.⁷