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     Mary Elizabeth Walton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-52-2572.⁵ She was born on December 28, 1927 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,5 As of June 10, 1972,her married name was Helm.¹ She married Walter Downing Helm, son of John Samuel Helm and Mary Ella Taylor, on June 10, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 Mary Elizabeth Walton died on March 27, 2011 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,4,5,6 She HELM, Mary Elizabeth, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Helm. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Doris Aery, and Forest and Suzanne Walton; a sister, Jenetta Clegg; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service is scheduled at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Roanoke, Va. on March 29, 2011.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-32-0136.⁸ Joan Martin was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 She was born on June 26, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,4,5,6 As of March 9, 1946,her married name was Helm.¹ She married Walter Downing Helm, son of John Samuel Helm and Mary Ella Taylor, on March 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Joan Martin and Walter Downing Helm were divorced on July 14, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Joan Martin died on November 1, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^8,4,6,7 She Joan Martin Helm, age 61, of 5243 Orchard Hill Dr. died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was a retired employee of Eli Lilly. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda J. and Paul Carter, Clearwater, Fla; Karen H. and Jim Mize, Roanoke; Deborah L. Milton, Treasure Isle, Fla; sons and daughter-in-law, James S. and Jill Helm, Carl Edward Helm, all of Roanoke; a sister and brother-in-law, Corinna and Norman English, Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, John N. and Pat Martin, Roanoke; grandchildren, Mark V. Helm, Eric W. Wright, Jeremiah K. Wright, Brandy A. Wright, Chelsea K. Helm, all of Roanoke. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. on November 3, 1991.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 227-62-0358.¹¹ James Samuel Helm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on January 17, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6,11 He married Lois Diana Crotts on August 29, 1969 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina.⁷ James Samuel Helm and Lois Diana Crotts were divorced on May 5, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ James Samuel Helm married Jill Annette Wright on August 5, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 James Samuel Helm died on March 28, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^3,6,11,8 He James Samuel Helm, lost his short battle with cancer on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at age 66. Sam was born in Roanoke on January 17, 1947. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAn Martin Helm and his sister Brenda J. Carter. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jill Wright Helm and his daughter and son-in-law Chelsea Helm and Ted Dyer. He is also survived by his brother, Carl Helm; sisters, Karen Snyder (Charlie), Debbie Milton; and a special niece, Justin Dudley (Mark); along with numerous other nieces and nephews. Sam served in the United States Army, 25th Infantry, from 1965 to 1967 and received a bronze star for heroism. He was the owner and President of Helm Building Enterprises, in Salem for over 30 years, and will miss working with his loyal employees. Sam was a dedicated Hokie fan and enjoyed spending his summers at Smith Mountain Lake with his family and friends. He was a member of the "Brew's Crew" and enjoyed playing cards with his buddies. The interment will in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the Good Samaritan Hospice and the VA Hospital for their tender loving and care. on March 29, 2013.³

     Brenda Joyce Helm Brenda Helm-Carter, 54, of Clearwater, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006 in Clearwater. She was born in Roanoke and moved to Clearwater in 1981. She was preceded in death by her mother, JoAn Martin- Helm. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Walter and Mary Helm; a son, Mark Helm; a grandson, Kyle Helm; two brothers, Sam (Jill) Helm and Carl Edward Helm; two sisters, Karen (Charlie) Mize Snyder and Deborah (Dana) Milton; a special aunt, Betty Scott and special cousins, Sonny and Ann Faries.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 227-76-6450.⁴ She was born on January 31, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of August 3, 1976,her married name was Mooney.³ She married Marvin Samuel Mooney on August 3, 1976 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.³ Brenda Joyce Helm and Marvin Samuel Mooney were divorced on September 8, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of January 31, 1987,her married name was Carter.⁸ Brenda Joyce Helm married Douglas Paul Carter on January 31, 1987 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^5,8 Brenda Joyce Helm and Douglas Paul Carter were divorced on October 9, 1992 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁹ Brenda Joyce Helm died on December 2, 2006 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 54.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 230-66-2021.⁶ James Robert "Jim" Mize was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on November 20, 1955 at West Virginia.^2,6,4,5 He married Karen Sue Helm, daughter of Walter Downing Helm and Joan Martin, on April 6, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5 James Robert "Jim" Mize died on September 8, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 38.^2,6,3 He MIZE, James Robert, ("Jim"), 38, of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 8, 1994 at his home. Jim was owner and manager of the Ivanhoe Motel and Restaurant at Virginia Beach in the early 1980's. He was the Bartender and Manager for six years at Paulos and also was a bartender at the Ground Round, and was manager of the Roanoke Country Club. Jim was also a member of the Preston Oaks Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. (Louise) Mize, Roanoke; two aunts, Mrs. Edward (Ruth) Hawley, Pineville, W. Va., Mrs. W. W. (Virginia) Vines, of Florida; two uncles and their wives, Howard and Ruth Webb, Edward and Minnie Webb, all of Roanoke. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 9, 1994.³

     Lois Diana Crotts was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on June 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 As of August 29, 1969,her married name was Helm.¹ She married James Samuel Helm, son of Walter Downing Helm and Joan Martin, on August 29, 1969 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina.¹ Lois Diana Crotts and James Samuel Helm were divorced on May 5, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lois Diana Crotts died on July 5, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 39.^3,4 She Diana Crotts Huffman Helm, age 39, of 729 College Avenue, Salem, died Friday. She is survived by one son, Roy (Petey) Huffman; her mother, Mrs. Louise M. Crotts, Salem; one brother, H. C. Crotts, Jr., Salem. Burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 7, 1985.³

     Marian Jean Weincyzk Marian W. (Maggie) Farris, 63, of Salem, Va., went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 3, 2019. She was born November 28, 1955 in Roanoke, Va., a daughter of the late John and Louise Cunningham Weincyzk and had been a Salem area resident all of her life. She was employed for many years as a caregiver. Maggie enjoyed Facebook, chatting on the phone with sisters, and mostly spending time with her grandchildren, daughters, family and friends. She was a loving and caring person who had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mark and John Weincyzk. She is survived by her loving husband, and her world for over thirty years, James A. Farris; three daughters, Tracy Hartman and husband Eddie, Angela Tincher and boyfriend Darryl Thompson; Melissa Epperson; three brothers, Tony Weincyzk and wife Diane, Malcom Tolley, Michael Tolley and wife Tammy; four sisters, Virginia Walton, Helen James, Mary Setchel, and Martha Dickson and husband Roger; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, her special friend, Chelsea Stephenson, and her constant companion, her Yorkie-Poo, Cynder.² She was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 28, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of October 22, 1983,her married name was Helm.¹ She married Carl Edward Helm, son of Walter Downing Helm and Joan Martin, on October 22, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Marian Jean Weincyzk and Carl Edward Helm were divorced on September 17, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Marian Jean Weincyzk died on February 3, 2019 at Virginia at age 63.²

     Linda Leigh Helm was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 30, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 She died on January 1, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Emma Ida Pyeritz was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 227-18-7634.³ She was born on September 15, 1897 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,1 As of circa 1917,her married name was Helm.⁴ She married Frank Alexander Helm, son of John Henry Helm and Missouri Angeline Hall, circa 1917.^4,5 Emma Ida Pyeritz died on February 20, 1993 at Virginia at age 95.^2,3 She ATKINSON, Emma P., of Vinton, died Saturday, February 20, 1993. She was a former employee of Leggett Department Store in Roanoke. Surviving is a daughter, Virginia M. Whitehead, and husband, Robert, of Vinton; a son, Frank A. Helms, and wife, Mildred, of Franklin County; fifteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Helen C. Helms of Roanoke, Lorine Helms of Virginia Beach. Graveside services will be from Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 21, 1993.²

     Her Social Security Number was 309-10-1817.³ Her married name was Whaling.³ Laura Missouri Helms married Unknown Whaling.³ Laura Missouri Helms was born on March 12, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of November 23, 1940,her married name was Coffey.⁴ She married Glenn Hinkle Coffey on November 23, 1940 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Laura Missouri Helms died in April, 1981 at age 63.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3128.¹¹ Virginia May Helms was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^12,13 She was born on September 28, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,4,11 As of August 10, 1935,her married name was Whitehead.³ She married Robert Edwin Whitehead Jr. on August 10, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,7 Virginia May Helms and Robert Edwin Whitehead Jr. were divorced on July 7, 1939 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁴ Virginia May Helms married Robert Edwin Whitehead Jr. on March 16, 1940 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,12,15 Virginia May Helms died on January 11, 2013 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^12,16,11 She Virginia H. Whitehead, 93, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 11, 2013, at Emeritus at Cave Springs. Virginia was born in Roanoke and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her son, James Whitehead; and three grandchildren, Shawn Pinkerton, Jeffrey Whitehead and Jennifer Whitehead; as well as two great-granddaughters, Kayla and Erica. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and best friend, Mildred Helms; and three nieces; Debbie Stone, Mitzi Maxey and Shelia Manning. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 14, 2013.¹²