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     Jane Abercrombie was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.¹ Her married name was Johnson.¹ She married Donald Marcus Johnson, son of Marcus Shepherd Johnson and Lillian Mae Ryan.¹ Jane Abercrombie was born on December 19, 1920.¹ She died on April 27, 2016 at age 95.¹

     David Gill Johnson was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.¹ His Social Security Number was 551-11-9409.² He was born on February 7, 1956 at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3 He died on December 18, 1995 at Humboldt Co., California, at age 39.^1,3

     Mary Scott Garner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ She was born on May 5, 1917 at Skipwith, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,3 As of April 26, 1941,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Dempsey Miracle Jones Sr., son of Amos Harrison Jones and Lollie May/Mae Smith, on April 26, 1941 at Boydton, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mary Scott Garner died on April 2, 2006 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.^4,6,3 She Mary Garner Jones, 88, of 71 Cherward St., Collinsville, Va., died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville, Va. She was born in Skipwith, Va. to the late Willie Garner and Vivian Bailey Garner on May 5, 1917. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, D. M. Jones, Sr; sister, Isabel Moore; and brother, Andrew Garner. Mrs. Jones graduated from Chase City High School, attended Radford University and received a B.S. Degree from Averett. Mrs. Jones was a teacher with the Henry County School System for 45 years. She was a charter member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a past teacher of the Lucille Mann Sunday school class. She also was Chairperson of the United Methodist Women's Circle 3. and held many other offices at the church. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, D.M. "Butch" Jones, Jr. and Shirley Jones of Collinsville, Va; grandchildren, Leanne J. Holley and David Jones and his wife, Jennifer Jones; great-grandchildren, Tyler J. Brooks and Mackenzie Jones; nieces, Carrie Lee Drewett, Meredith Tuck and Barbara Griffin; and nephews, Edward Garner and Larry Garner. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Schill and the Rev. Rob Colwell officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Services today, April 4, 2006 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Smith Memorial United Methodist Church Debt Reduction Fund, P.O. Box 1081, Collinsville, Va. 24078 and to The American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060-9979. on April 4, 2006.³

     Dennis Walker was buried at County Line Church of God Cemetery, 2900 County Line Road, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-12-9382.⁴ He was born on July 11, 1922 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Marvie Mae Jones, daughter of Amos Harrison Jones and Lollie May/Mae Smith, on October 15, 1949 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,5,2 Dennis Walker died on September 12, 2002 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 80.^4,3,6

     Sandra Lou Cassell Sandra Lou Simmons, Apr 11, 1939 - Aug 6, 2021. Sandra Lou Simmons, 82 departed this world on August 6, 2021. She was born in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Wythe LaHugh (Hugh) Cassell and Lucy (Frances) Cassell. Sandra was a beautiful lady with an indomitable spirit. She loved rock and roll music, N.Y. City, Las Vegas, travel in general, great food, and parties. A staunch democrat she supported equal rights for people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations. She supported many charities, particularly St. Jude’s, the National Organization of Women, and the Veterans Hospital. She began her career in beauty school and worked her way up to be a regional manager of Glenby International. She later started her own salon, "HairTrends Inc," with some of her family and friends. She was a mentor and an inspiration to many in the hair business. She had a generous and loving spirit and loved having her family and friends over for wonderful dinners. She was a great cook, photographer, and nature lover. She loved her home on Bent Mt. and her friends and neighbors there. She had a great sense of humor and was a creative thinker. Her philosophy of life is reflected in the lyrics of the song, "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Simmons, brother-in-law Larry Bryant, and ex-husband Jasper Jones. Left to cherish her memory are her Brother Jimmy Cassell, (Debbie), sister Bonnie Nunley ( Pete), special brother-in-law Dewy Bryant (Janie), and sister-in-law Pat Simmons. Her children, Joy Jones (Charlie), Dawn Campbell (Mark), Yvette Jones (Allen), Jesse Simmons (Lori); her grandchildren Tony Campbell, Erica Blankenship (Darren), Amy Campbell, Brandon Jones, Emma Jones, Alex Curtis, Aria, and Caleb Simmons; some special nieces and nephews, great-grandchildren and many dear friends including her partner in crime, Mary Ann Maslich. The family would like to thank some special caregivers; Kimberly Hairston, Kim Owens, Betty, Tine, Ann, the caregivers at Edley Place, Rheanna, Sarah, and Centra Hospice.³ She was born on April 11, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 31, 1958,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Jasper Brandon "J.B." Jones, son of Sir Jasper Jones and Emma Sophia Wells, on December 31, 1958 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^1,3 Sandra Lou Cassell and Jasper Brandon "J.B." Jones were divorced on May 21, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Sandra Lou Cassell died on August 6, 2021 at Virginia at age 82.³

     Dawn Renee Jones was born on September 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 As of May 19, 1989,her married name was Campbell.² She married Mark Jeffrey Campbell on May 19, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 Dawn Renee Jones died on January 3, 2025 at Virginia at age 64.⁴ She Dawn Renee Campbell, Sep 6, 1960 - Jan 3, 2025. Dawn had a big heart and was a loving, caring friend to many. She graduated with a degree from National Business College and worked in various jobs including managing her own day-care, Mac's a restaurant owned by her father, Abbotts restaurant, and AMVETs where she served as President of the Women's AMVETS along with her husband who serves as president of the local chapter. She loved children and helped raise her grandchildren. She loved "Peanut's" cartoon. She is preceded in death by her father Jasper Jones, mother, Sandra Simmons, stepfather Jack Simmons, and adopted sister, Dreama Shell. She is survived by her husband Mark Campbell, children Mark, (Tony) Campbell, Erica Blankenship, Amelia Campbell, grandchildren Jasper and Camile, Kingston, Naomi, Ava, sisters, Joy, and Yvette Jones, best friend Faye Fortune, Stepbrother Jesse Simmons, niece Emma Jones, nephew Brandon Jones, an aunt, Uncles, many dear cousins, and friends. on January 12, 2025.⁴