Charles R. "Charlie" Croy, age 75, of 1725 Main Street, Clifton Forge and formerly of Galax, Virginia died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Alleghany Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge.
Charlie was born on February 12, 1951 in Radford, Virginia to the late Allen Junior "Smokey" Croy and Martha Ann Farmer Croy. He was a steel worker in the construction business.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Allen Croy in 2012.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge with Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements.
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Patricia Ann “Patty” Steele Bowles, age 71, of 7813 Johnson Creek Road, Covington, Virginia died on Friday, July 24, 2026 at her residence.
Patty was born on August 7, 1954 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Clayton and Beulah Elizabeth Hooker Steele. She was a homemaker throughout her life and enjoyed sewing and quilting.
In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Minitree Bowles; a son, Kelly Bowles, Sr.; three brothers, Jerry Steele, Robert Steele, and Richard Steele; and a sister, Judy Wray.
She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Curtis (Frankie) of Covington; her sister, Sandra “Teenie” Martin; her grandchildren, Kelly Bowles, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Gloucester, Amber Farnsworth (Jordan) of Gloucester, Richard McKeel (Becca) of Newport News, Nolan Via of Covington, Hayden Reynolds of Glen Allen, Kennedy “Gracie” Reynolds of Covington, Raylan Jeter of Covington; seven great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and her life partner and caregiver, Harold “Keith” Maynard of Covington;
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Greg Scott officiating, assisted by Reverend Wallace. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends attending the service. The family will receive friends on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home.
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Rebecca “Beckie” McCaleb Helmintoller, age 76, of 602 Granville Avenue, formerly of Wesgate, Clifton Forge, Virginia died on Friday, July 24, 2026 at her residence.
Beckie was born on March 18, 1950 in Clifton Forge to the late Thomas Alvin and Dora Murphy McCaleb. She was co-Owner/Operator for Country Garden Florist in Low Moor for many years. She was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and attended First Christian Church in Clifton Forge. She enjoyed her Bible study time, crochet, working with flowers, and spending time with her childhood friends. She especially loved spending time with her family on vacations, at sporting events, and supporting her grandchildren. She loved that they called her “Grammie” . She followed all the sports teams that her family followed, especially UVA Basketball.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Russell Helmintoller in 2023.
She is survived by two daughters, Nikki Morris (Joey) of Selma and Megan Pullin (Patrick) of Valley Ridge, Covington; a son, Jason Helmintoller (Deanne) of Clifton Forge; a sister, Mary Beth Meyer (Mike) of Manakin-Sabot; a brother, John Thomas “Johnny” McCaleb (Susan) of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Shawn Helmintoller (fiancée Anna Hayes), Jacob Morris, Parker Osborne, Kenzie Morris, Paelynn Osborne, Burke Pullin, and Eli Helmintoller; a special uncle, Mike Murphy and his daughter, Liberty and her husband, Ben, and their son Murphy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Nicely Funeral Home.
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Bobby Lloyd Wilhelm, age 84, of 5312 Longdale Furnace Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 100 Stacks Lane, Clifton Forge.
Bobby was born on April 11, 1942 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Lloyd Benjamin and Beatrice Ford Wilhelm. He was a lab worker for Acadia Polymer of Iron Gate, and loved hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Wilhelm and Norman Wilhelm and two sisters, Clair “Tootie” Cunningham and Susie Brinkley.
He is survived by three sisters, Phyllis Lawrence of Hayes, Betty Williams of Covington, and Alice Deel of Clifton Forge; Bobby Hyler of Clifton Forge; a number of nieces and nephews; and his dog “Mollie” along with Bobby Hyler’s dog “Chevelle”.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon, July 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Interment will immediately follow. There will be no formal visitation. However, friends may call anytime at Nicely Funeral Home.
Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements.
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