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     Robert Ellsworth DeLong was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 26, 1925 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 He married Violet Mamie Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese, on September 20, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Ellsworth DeLong and Violet Mamie Wertz were divorced on September 6, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert Ellsworth DeLong died on April 15, 2008 at Virginia at age 82.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 223-48-8513.⁴ Her married name was Long.¹ Katie Leigh Wertz married Clarence Robert Long.¹ Katie Leigh Wertz was born on January 19, 1914 at Virginia.^2,4 She died on July 4, 1988 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 74.^5,4

     Clarence Robert Long was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.² He married Katie Leigh Wertz, daughter of Newton Hezekiah Wertz and Okie Lee DeWeese.³ Clarence Robert Long was born on July 26, 1912 at Virginia.² He died on July 21, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 69.²

     Juanita Catherine Jones was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She Juanita Catherine Wertz, May 1, 1950 – Apr 15, 2025. Juanita C. Wertz, age 74 of Bedford County, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Juanita was born May 1, 1950 and was the daughter of Charles Archie Jones and Juanita Cora Gray. She was a graduate of Jefferson Senior High School, Class of 1968. After graduation Juanita worked at AT&T as a telephone operator, for the federal government, and at Kodak Photo Shops. She enjoyed camping with her family for many years. Juanita married John L. Wertz, Jr., who survives of the home. She is also survived by son Thomas M. Wertz (Teresa) of Bedford County, and daughter April D. Wertz of Greensboro, NC, and grandchildren Tabitha Lynn Wertz and Gwendolynn Dawn Wertz. She is also survived by her sisters Barbara Sattlewhite, Sherry Kendrick (Wade), and Dianna Bazzrea (John). Juanita was also survived by her dear friend, Ricky McDaniel and her precious pet Peanut. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their precious care of Juanita during her final illness. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on May 1, 1950 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 30, 1968,her married name was Wertz.¹ She married John Lewis Wertz Jr., son of John Lewis Wertz Sr. and Hazel Josephine Carson, on March 30, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Juanita Catherine Jones died on April 15, 2025 at Virginia at age 74.²