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     Mabel Christine Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,3 She was born on July 13, 1927 at Virginia.^1,3,9 She died on February 1, 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 83.^3,4,9 She Mabel Christine Jones, 83, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Callaway, Va., died on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. She was born on July 13, 1927, a daughter of the late Aldine and Pearl Jones. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Stafford Jones, Rudolph Jones, and Ishmael Jones; and sister, Ina J. Messenger. Miss Jones retired from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. She gave annually to several charities including St. Jude Children's Hospital. Surviving are her sisters, Juanita J. Howell, Estelle Jones, and Geraldine J. Smith and husband, William; also her special great-niece, Kimberly Daniel; several other nieces and nephews; and best friend, Bob DeLuca. Special thanks to Brenda Smith Gibson, of Midlothian, who provided her with assistance to doctor's visits and to the hospital. Graveside Services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on February 3, 2011.³

     Rudolph Flemon Jones was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Molly Unknown.⁴ Rudolph Flemon Jones was born on September 1, 1929 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,11,6 He married Irma Catherine Wright on December 24, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,9 Rudolph Flemon Jones died on June 22, 2009 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,5,11 He Rudolph Flemon Jones, 79, a native son of Franklin County, Va., died on Monday, June 22, 2009. Born in Callaway, Va., he grew up in the country learning the important things in life; sweet sunshine for chores in the early mornings and cool evenings for hunting with friends. His character was good, strong and loyal. He had common sense and a right dry wit. He loved his family, his friends and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some of Rudolph's proudest accomplishments include; Boy Scout Leader, member of Franklin County Board of Supervisors, Babe Ruth League Baseball Coach, charter member of "The Board," President of the Employee Council at Dupont (Martinsville Plant), Jury Commissioner in Franklin County, member of the Governor's Council for Youth (Rotary) which became Franklin County Parks and Recreation, charter member and officer of the Callaway Rescue Squad, occasional member of the Blackwater Bluegrass Band, committee member for the Lifelong Learning Center at Phoebe Needles and member of the Gogginsville Methodist Church. He was a person well liked and respected, surrounded by friends, and enjoyed many, many good times.     He is dearly loved and will be sorely missed by his wife, Molly; children, Donna Jones Wells (Tommy), and Phil Jones (Jill); stepson, Kasson Bratton (Olivia); grandsons, Jason Jones (Mackenzie), Drue Gray (Heather), and Justin and Michael Wells; sisters, Ina Messinger (W.D. Sr.), Juanita Howell, Estelle Jones, Christine Jones, and Geraldine Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Wright; and brothers, Ishmael and Stafford. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on June 24, 2009.⁴

     Geraldine Gillie Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁶ She Geraldine Jones Smith, age 92, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was born March 21, 1932, a daughter of the late Joseph Aldine Jones and Pearl Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Smith, Jr., brothers Ishmael, Rudolph and Stafford Jones, sisters, Ina Messenger, Juanita Howell, Estelle Jones, and Christine Jones. Surviving are many nieces, nephews, and friends. Geraldine attended St. Peters Mission School in Callaway and was a 1950 graduate of Callaway High School. She was a believer saved by Christ and now is with the Lord Jesus. She loved her family and shared many laughs with them as she had a good sense of humor and easy going personality. She loved dancing and traveling with her husband “Junior” Smith. She is the last of the great generation in the Aldine Jones family. The family expresses their appreciation for the care she received from the many employees of King’s Grant Retirement Community and Mountain Valley Hospice. Her family will receive friends at 10 am and Interment will follow in Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.⁶ She was born on March 21, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,7,6 As of February 16, 1974,her married name was Smith.³ She married William White Smith Jr. on February 16, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,8 Geraldine Gillie Jones died on October 23, 2024 at Virginia at age 92.⁶

     Stafford Oren Jones was buried at Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 18, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁹ He married Patricia Inez English on November 17, 1962 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.³ Stafford Oren Jones died on March 1, 2000 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^4,5 He JONES, Stafford O., 65, of Henry, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of Lynchburg College, and was a teacher in the Franklin County School System with 27 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Patricia E. Jones; his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Carroll Owen; his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan E. and Stacey Jones; his sisters and brothers, Ina Messenger, Juanita Howell, Estelle E. Jones, Ishmael and Thelma Jones, Christine Jones, Rudolph and Molly Jones, Geraldine and William Smith; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in the Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on March 2, 2000.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-20-0583.⁴ Winifred Roy Howell was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 4, 1922 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2,5,4,3 He married Juanita Delphia Jones, daughter of Joseph Aldine Jones and Pearl Lessie Jones, on March 1, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^6,1,5 Winifred Roy Howell died on July 7, 1986 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 63.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 230-58-8724.⁴ Margie Faye Howell was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 6, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of April 20, 1968,her married name was Daniel.² She married Grady Bernice Daniel on April 20, 1968 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2 Margie Faye Howell died on March 14, 1997 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 50.^4,5,6

     William White Smith Jr. William White Smith, age 91 of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016. Mr. Smith was born in Pittsylvania County on October 4, 1925, a son of the late William and Martha Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lucille Moore Smith; sister, Ora Brammer; two brothers, Larry Smith and Rawley Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Geraldine Jones Smith of Roanoke; his daughter, Brenda Smith Gibson of Midlothian; grandson, Brandon Gibson of Lynchburg; brothers, Frank Smith of Shawsville, John (Leslie) Smith of Hurt, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was a World War II veteran and worked many years in the furniture and carpet industry. He has attended Huntington United Methodist Church for many years. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park, Danville.⁴ He was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1925 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1926.^2,3,4,5 He married Geraldine Gillie Jones, daughter of Joseph Aldine Jones and Pearl Lessie Jones, on February 16, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,6,7,4 William White Smith Jr. died on November 11, 2016 at Virginia at age 91.⁴

     Virginia Lee Eanes was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on March 23, 1925 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of January 25, 1948,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Ishmael Aldine Jones, son of Joseph Aldine Jones and Pearl Lessie Jones, on January 25, 1948 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Virginia Lee Eanes died on May 25, 1975 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 50.^3,2