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     Michael Harris DeWeese Michael Harris Deweese, February 11, 1958 - January 31, 2024. Michael Harris Deweese, 65, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Michael retired from the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department after 33 years and 3 months. Michael was preceded in death by his father, John Harris Deweese and his mother, Mary Ellen Agee Deweese. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Janet Deweese; son, Zachary Deweese and his wife, Kimberly Deweese; two granddaughters, Lavonna and Everlyn Deweese; sister, Patricia Comer; brothers, Darrell Deweese and Mark Deweese and his wife, Angie Deweese; several nephews and nieces; sister-in-law, Tammy Huffman; brother-in-law, Adam Griffin and his wife, Jenny; father-in-law, Melvin Huffman and a special friend, Deborah Chisom.⁵ He was born on February 11, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Kathie Mae King, daughter of Irvin Noah "Grand Daddie" King and Elsie Mae Fogle, on May 12, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Michael Harris DeWeese and Kathie Mae King were divorced on April 25, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Michael Harris DeWeese married Janet Marie Huffman on August 26, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Michael Harris DeWeese died on January 31, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.⁵

     Opal Evelyn Graham was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7618.⁶ She was born on June 5, 1914 at Virginia.^1,4,2,6 As of March 31, 1933,her married name was Linkous.³ She married Carl Taylor Linkous on March 31, 1933 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Opal Evelyn Graham died on September 5, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 67.^4,2,5 She Mrs. Opal G. Linkous, age 67, widow of Carl T. Linkous, died at her home in Blacksburg Saturday. She was retired from Imperial Reading Corp. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Doris Stanger, Blacksburg; one son, Marshall Linkous, Danville; one brother, Harold Graham, Roanoke; three grandchildren. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on September 7, 1981.⁵

     James Howard Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 His Social Security Number was 224-01-2464.¹² He was born on September 13, 1915 at Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,12,5,6,7,8 He married Lena Agnes Phillips on April 10, 1943 at Childress, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5,9 James Howard Graham died on November 10, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.^4,8,9 He James Howard Graham, 52, of 1615 Penley Blvd., Salem, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a salesman for Flora Realty Co., Inc. Surviving are his wife, Agnes Phillips Graham three daughters, Mrs. Carter Melton Jr., Altus, Okla., Brenda Faye Graham, Miss Jennifer Lynn Graham, Salem; a son, Bradley Mosey Graham, Salem; a brother Harold J. Graham, Roanoke; a sister, Mrs. Opal Linkous, Christiansburg. on November 11, 1967.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-2649.¹⁰ Harold Jackson Graham was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on December 25, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1917.^10,3,11,7 He married Laura Idell Dickerson on September 11, 1942 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,12,5,4 Harold Jackson Graham died on February 11, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^2,10,4,11 He GRAHAM, Harold Jackson, 78, of Roanoke Co., died Saturday, February 11, 1995 in a local hospital. He was a lifetime member of the Union of International Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman. He was also a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Laura Idell Graham; daughter and son-in-law, Donna G. and Edward H. Loud, Longwood, Fla. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 13, 1995.²

     Halcie David Graham was buried at Earles Cemetery (also known as Farris Cemetery), Rt. 8 two miles south past Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 3, 1919 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He died on May 19, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 17.^2,4,5 He Halsie David Graham, 17, died at his home here Wednesday morning. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Hassie B. Graham Linkous, one sister, Mrs. Carol Linkous Blacksburg; two brothers, Harold of Clintwood, and Howard of Christiansburg. on May 21, 1937.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-03-6644.⁶ Laura Idell Dickerson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 She was born on March 12, 1918 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,3,4,5 As of September 11, 1942,her married name was Graham.² She married Harold Jackson Graham, son of David Moses Graham and Hassie Bianca/Bankey Bishop, on September 11, 1942 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,5 Laura Idell Dickerson died on August 9, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^1,6,7,5 She GRAHAM, Laura Idell, 79, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday, August 9, 1997 at her home. She was the widow of Harold J. Graham and also preceded in death by a brother, Ivan Dickerson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ed Loud, Longwood, Fla; four sisters, Mrs. Nannie Spraker, Salem, Mrs. Inez Mozell Hazle of Ohio, Mrs. Willa Mae Stone and Mrs. Freeda Brumfield, both of Christiansburg; loving caregiver, Marlene Gromada; also a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 11, 1997.¹

     Clyde Clifton Helm was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "PVT US Army WWII."^1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 231-03-5160.¹² He was born on February 15, 1920 at Virginia.^1,2,12,3 He died on April 19, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,2,12,3

     Ernestine Marie "Mattie" Helm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,10 Her Social Security Number was 223-12-2563.¹¹ She was born on March 3, 1910 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,10,11 As of December 1, 1929,her married name was Epperly.¹² She married Charlie Wyatt Epperly Sr. on December 1, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,12 Ernestine Marie "Mattie" Helm died on December 6, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 95.^3,10,11 She Ernestine Helm Epperly, 95, of Salem, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home. She had been a long time 47 year member of West Salem Baptist Church. She loved her housework and gardening after she retired and always said that when she couldn't work and take care of her flowers, she hoped the Lord's will would be to take her to her heavenly home. She was born March 3, 1910,the daughter of Jacob Oakley and Viola Ellen Poff Helm. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Wyatt Epperly, Sr. and seven brothers. Surviving family include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Linda Epperly of Hardy; daughters and sons-in-law, Serita and Charles Fry of Roanoke, Delores and Harold Hall of Roanoke, Willa and Dan Angle of Rocky Mount and Tressia Detrich of Daleville; grandsons, Michael Fry of Roanoke, Stephen and wife, Karen of Stuart, Christopher and wife, India of Moneta and Andrew Angle of Rocky Mount; great-granddaughters, Connor, Piper and Skylar Epperly of Stuart; great-grandsons, Charlie and Andon Epperly of Moneta; sister-in-law, Lillian Helm of Elliston. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to Meals on Wheels and the staff, doctors and nurses at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home in Roanoke. on December 8, 2005.³

     Euarl Fletcher Helm was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA PFC US Army WWII."^2,3,4,5,7 He was born on January 9, 1912 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jan 10, 1912.^2,3,4,6,7 He died on May 21, 1958 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 46.^2,3,4,7 He Eural F. Helm, 46, died in a Radford hospital yesterday. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Oak Helm; a sister. Mrs. Charlie Garland Epperly, Salem; Helm, five brothers, Garland C. Helm, Salem; O. J. Helm Jr., Wallace M., Clyde C., and Paul Helm, all of Elliston. Interment will be in East Hill Cemetery, Elliston. on May 22, 1958.⁵

     Garland Carlie Helm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on June 27, 1914 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1915.^4,6,9 He married Charlotte Ferguson on September 15, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,10 Garland Carlie Helm died on April 29, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.^4,5,6 He Garland Carlie Helm, 53, of Rt. 3, Salem, died Monday in a Roanoke hospital, He was an employee of the Norfolk and Western Railway Co. Surviving are a son, David N. Helm, Salem; a daughter, Miss Sandra G. Helm, Salem; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Helm Sr., Elliston; four brothers, Wallace Helm, Paul Helm, O. A. Helm Jr., Clyde Helm, Elliston; a sister, Mrs. Ernestine Epperly, Salem. on April 30, 1968.⁵

     Jacob Oak "Oakley Junior" Helm Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 11, 1916 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 He married Virginia Christine Tickle on December 30, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,10 Jacob Oak "Oakley Junior" Helm Jr. died on August 30, 1983 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-12-8625.⁹ Wallace McKinley Helm was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 21, 1922 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,3 He married Lillian Marie Starkey, daughter of William Monroe Starkey, on December 17, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,10 Wallace McKinley Helm died on July 27, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^9,2 He HELM, Wallace McKinley, 75, of Elliston, died Sunday, July 27, 1997 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII, serving in the 67th Armored Regiment in six different Campaigns and receiving six Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Fourragere w/colors of the Belgium Croix de Guerre. He was retired from the V.A. Medical Center in Salem, with 30 years service. He was also, employed by the Montgomery County Schools and N & W Railroad, both with service of nine years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Viola Helm, six brothers, Eural, Garland, Jacob, Jr., Freddie, Clyde and Paul Helm. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Lillian Starkey Helm; son and daughter-in-law, Monroe (Jay) and Susan Helm, Salem; two daughters and son-in-law, Shelby Bowles, Cindy and Gary Hale, all of Elliston; four grandchildren, Jason and Eric Helm, Lindsey Hale and Zachary Bowles; one sister, Earnestine Epperly, Salem; numerous loving nieces, nephews, and friends, and a very special and devoted friend, Charles Bryant. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at the Elliston Church of God, Elliston, Va., with the Rev. Ronald King officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, with Military Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends Monday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. The family will also like to thank all the staff with HOUSECALL of Salem. on July 28, 1997.²

     Paul Eugene Helm was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "VA S1 US Navy WWII."^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 223-28-6548.¹⁰ He was born on September 26, 1924 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,10,4,5 He married Shirley Ann Starkey, daughter of William Monroe Starkey, on September 3, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,4,5 Paul Eugene Helm died on May 7, 1968 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 43.^2,3,4

     Fredie Cecil Helm was buried at East Hill Cemetery, both sides of Rt. 11, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on May 20, 1918.^1,3 He died on October 22, 1918.^1,3

     Lillian Marie Starkey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1928 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of December 17, 1946,her married name was Helm.² She married Wallace McKinley Helm, son of Jacob Oak "Oakly" Helm Sr. and Viola Ellen Poff, on December 17, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lillian Marie Starkey died on November 14, 2018 at Virginia.³ She Lillian Marie Starkey Helm, 87, of Elliston, Va., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Lillian was a loving, caring, compassionate mother. She was devoted to her family and enriched the lives of those who knew her. She attended Elliston Church of God for many years. She worked at the Elliston Tomato Cannery, Green Hill Meat Packing Co., and finally at the Elliston Lafayette Elementary School as a Cafeteria Manager where she retired in 1973 after 12 years of service. Her interests included baking and gardening. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Wallace Helm; parents, William and Josephine Starkey; and eight loved siblings. She is survived by her loving children and caregivers and include her son, Jay Helm and wife, Susan; daughters, Shelby Bowles and Cindy Hale and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Jason and Eric Helm, Lindsey Hale Ollis, and Zachary Bowles; great-grandchildren, Riley and Nate Ollis, and Carma Mitchen; and loving sisters, Beulah Akers and Evelyn Jones. Lillian was also blessed by many special nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. The family expresses sincere thanks to Richfield and Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. The funeral service will directly follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ronald King and Chaplain Gary Kingery officiating. Burial will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park, also in Salem. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice at 2408 Electric Road in Roanoke, Va. 24018. on November 16, 2018.³

     Monroe McKinley "Jay" Helm Monroe (Jay) Helm, 73, of Salem, VA, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Jay was a devoted father and husband and he was a very outgoing person. He loved cooking, fishing and he enjoyed horses. Jay served in the U.S. Army for 8 years, he was a Specialist E5, 101St ABN DIV., FORSCOM. Declarations and Metals include, Sharp Shooter Firearms, National Defense Service. Jay was also a Food Service Specialist and a Head Kitchen Supervisor while serving in the Army. Jay was a member of the Salem Baptist Church and attended the Discovery Sunday School Class which he loved. He worked at Green Hill Meat Packing Co. He owned and operated several businesses including, Jay’s Service Center, Jay’s Saddle and Tack and The Blue Jay Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Lillian Helm. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan of 47 years; sons, Jason and Eric; sisters, Shelby Bowles, and Cindy Hale and husband, Gary; sister-in-law, Donna Lundy and husband, Randy; aunts, Evelyn Jones, and Ruby Starkey; many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 12 Noon on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church at 103 N Broad St. Salem, VA. The funeral service will directly follow at 12 Noon with Dr. Heath Rickman, Assistant Pastor Tom Clark and Rev. Ronald King officiating. Burial with Military Funeral Honors will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Susan Unknown circa 1974.^1,4,2 Monroe McKinley "Jay" Helm died on March 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 73.²

     James William Bowles Jr. was born on October 20, 1956 at Maryland.¹ He married Shelby Jean Helm, daughter of Wallace McKinley Helm and Lillian Marie Starkey, on April 9, 1984 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,1 James William Bowles Jr. and Shelby Jean Helm were divorced on August 3, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ James William Bowles Jr. died on May 18, 2024 at Virginia at age 67.