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     Edna Lorrine Willis was born on May 29, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of November 26, 1942,her married name was Helms.¹ She married Teddy William Helms, son of Frank Alexander Helm and Emma Ida Pyeritz, on November 26, 1942 at Washington, D.C..¹ Edna Lorrine Willis died on October 7, 1999 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 75.³

     Bonny Lou Helms was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on March 31, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She died on April 1, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 509-18-2693.² Earl Lehne Bastian was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Nancy Lee Helms, daughter of Frank Alexander Helm and Emma Ida Pyeritz.^3,6 Earl Lehne Bastian was born on January 31, 1919 at Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He died on November 27, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^1,2,3 He Earl Lehne Bastian, of Roanoke, fought a courageous battle after a lengthy illness, died at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, November 27, 1997. He dedicated his life to the United States Air Force serving 29 years, and retiring as Colonel. He was a loving husband, father and was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of Greenridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Debbie A. Bastian; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Laurie Bastian, San Jose, Calif; step daughters, Michelle Owens and Misty Prillaman; granddaughters, Victoria Owens and Taylor Owens; special sister, Letta Swallow, Hartford, Conn; nephew and wife, Chuck and Dolla Swallow; devoted mother and father-in-law, Pearl and Arthur St. Clair; brother-in-law and wife, Randy and Cindy Mills, Fayetteville, N.C; nieces, Christina and Summer Mills. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 28, 1997.¹

     Helen Marie Sarver was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2 She Helen Helms, Oct 18, 1934 - Jan 8, 2014. Helen Sarver Caldwell Helms, age 79, formerly a resident of Roanoke, VA but resided with her daughter in Ringgold, GA went to be with the Lord January 8, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas N. Helms. Mrs. Helms was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church. She was retired from Dominion Bank of Roanoke and was a devoted Christian and loving mother and grandmother. Helen is survived by her daughter Debra Caldwell Shepherd and husband James; two granddaughters Sarah and Rebecca Ambrose and three great grandchildren, Dominick, Cassandra and Desmond. She is also survived by her sister Linda Lovell and husband Tommy; three brothers, Herbert Sarver, Wayne Sarver and wife Barbara; and Ray Sarver and wife Joyce. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² Her Social Security Number was 231-42-4639.⁵ She was born on October 18, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5,3 As of July 31, 1971,her married name was Helms.¹ She married Douglas Norman Helms, son of Frank Alexander Helm and Emma Ida Pyeritz, on July 31, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Helen Marie Sarver died on January 8, 2014 at Ringgold, Catoosa Co., Georgia, at age 79.^4,2,5

     Douglas Norman Helms Jr. Douglas “Logan” Norman Helms, 59 of Denver, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Atrium Health’s Carolina Medical Center. He was born to the late Jean Helms on August 25, 1960 in Roanoke, Virginia. Logan had recently gained an important job position with Radco Roofing as a Sales Manager. He was Roman Catholic and attended various Catholic Schools. Logan enjoyed fitness, guns, and motorcycles. Everyone who knew him would describe him as an inspirational, charming, and determined man. Something he always practiced was gratitude and accepting challenges. Logan had endured more pain than most during his life, but he carried his burdens with pride and strength. He left an impact on many people, including his friends, family, and coworkers. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by one son, Nathan Helms and one daughter, Nicole Helms. Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Taylor Helms; one brother, Jay Helms; one sister, Lynne Dryer; and three grandchildren, Jace Withrow, Javen Martin, and Margaux Lukacs. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Brandon Ballard, Scott Bennett, Jace Withrow, and Charles Butcher.³ He was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He married Susan Unknown.¹ Douglas Norman Helms Jr. was born on August 25, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 7, 2019 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 59.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-40-2784.⁴ Mildred Imogene "Jean" Jones was buried at Gladeville Methodist Church Cemetery, 103 Cranberry Road, Galax, Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 22, 1934 at Galax, Virginia.^2,3 As of March 2, 1961,her married name was Helms.¹ She married Douglas Norman Helms, son of Frank Alexander Helm and Emma Ida Pyeritz, on March 2, 1961 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ Mildred Imogene "Jean" Jones and Douglas Norman Helms were divorced on August 16, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Mildred Imogene "Jean" Jones died on February 7, 2004 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 69.^4,2,6