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     James Bernard "Buster" Jones was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 He and Martha Anna Bussey were divorced.² James Bernard "Buster" Jones was born on August 6, 1926 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Martha Anna Bussey on January 22, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² James Bernard "Buster" Jones married Alberta Ferguson on June 17, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,8 James Bernard "Buster" Jones died on October 6, 2002 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,5,6 He JONES, James Bernard, (Buster), 76, of Ferrum passed away at his home Sunday, October 6, 2002. He was retired from MW Manufacturers and was a well know meat cutter in his community. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the U. S. Army and attended Evangelistic House of Prayer. Surviving are his wife, Alberta Ferguson Jones of the home; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. on October 7, 2002.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-34-5062.⁴ John Melvin Agee was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 17, 1913 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Mary Maggie Jones, daughter of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, circa 1930.¹ John Melvin Agee died on January 9, 1983 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 69.^2,5

     Vielda Marie Hill was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on September 30, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of August 23, 1941,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Everett Andrew Jones, son of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on August 23, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Vielda Marie Hill died on February 23, 2009 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,5,2 She Vielda H. Jones, 85, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jones; four brothers, Perry, Freddie, Frank, and H.J. (Junior) Hill; and one sister, Nadine Jones. Vielda is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Andrea and Richard Hall, of Troutville, Carol Bibb, of Lynchburg; former son-in-law, Buddy Bibb; four grandchildren, Mark Hall, Kevin Hall and his wife, Melissa, Eric Byrd, Kristie Mayberry and her husband, Wayne; five greatgrandchildren; brother, C.E. "Buddy" Hill; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnna and Harry Austin; and special sister-in-law, Gladys Hill. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Edward P. Creel officiating. on February 25, 2009.²

     Virginia Nadine Hill was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on September 19, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 She married Casey Obery Jones, son of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on September 6, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 6, 1945,her married name was Jones.¹ Virginia Nadine Hill died on March 12, 2007 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,5,4,2 She Nadine Hill Jones, 81, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, March 12, 2007 at her home. She was born September 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Buford and Nelthia Jones Hill. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Casey Jones; three daughters, Janet Jones, Diane Brubaker and Sandra LaPrade; four brothers. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Henry and Sarah Jones, David Jones, Rocky Mount; daughter and sons-in-law, Brenda and Eldon Bowman, Hardy, Lewis Brubaker, Doug and Judy LaPrade, Rocky Mount; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three special children; sisters, Vielda Jones, Roanoke, JoAnna and Harry Austin, Floyd; brother, Clarence (Buddy) Hill, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Gladys Hill, Roanoke and Evelyn Yancy, N.C; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Byron Snapp officiating. on March 14, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-9011.⁸ Dianne Faye Jones was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,9,3 She was born on May 10, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,8,10 As of July 2, 1966,her married name was Brubaker.¹ She married Lewis Lee Brubaker on July 2, 1966 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2,3 Dianne Faye Jones died on August 22, 1978 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 32.^2,3 She Mrs. Dianne Jones Brubaker, age 32, of Rt. 2. passed away Tuesday in a Charlottesville Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Lewis L. Brubaker; her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Casey O. Jones, Rt. 4, Rocky Mt; daughter, Jennifer Brubaker, of the home; two sons, Edward & Jeffery Brubaker, both of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Eldon (Brenda) Bowman, Rt. 2, Hardy, Mrs. Douglas (Sandra) LaPrade, Rt. 4. Rocky Mt; two brothers, Henry Jones & David Jones, both of Rt. 4, Rocky Mt. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on August 24, 1978.³

     Sandra Gail Jones was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on December 5, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 1, 1970,her married name was LaPrade.³ She married Harold Douglas "Doug" LaPrade on May 1, 1970 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,6,9,7,8} Sandra Gail Jones died on April 15, 1994 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 43.^10,4,6 She LaPRADE, Sandra Jones, 43, of Rt. 4, Rocky Mount, died Friday, April 15, 1994, at the local hospital. Surviving are her husband, Harold D. ("Doug") LaPrade of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonita Sue and Allen Watson, Blacksburg, Belinda Gail and Ray McGhee, Rocky Mount; her parents, Casey O. and Nadine H. Jones, Rocky Mount; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry and Sarah W. Jones, Rocky Mount, David Jones, Rocky Mount; one sister and three brothers-in-law, Brenda and Eldon Bowman, Hardy, Lewis Brubaker, Rocky Mount, James E. LaPrade, Rocky Mount; her mother-in-law and stepfather-in-law, Polly and Lloyd Flora, Rocky Mount, and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 17, 1994.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 227-60-8823.⁸ Harold Douglas "Doug" LaPrade was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 30, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,8 He married Sandra Gail Jones, daughter of Casey Obery Jones and Virginia Nadine Hill, on May 1, 1970 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10} Harold Douglas "Doug" LaPrade died on March 2, 2014 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 68.^4,6,11,8 He Having faith in the promises of Almighty God, Doug (Gabby) stepped into the Heavenly Kingdom March 2, 2014. The Lord Jesus and angels are rejoicing at his arrival home. Doug is also being greeted by his wife of 24 years, Sandra Jones LaPrade; father, Edgar LaPrade; in-laws, Casey and Nadine Jones and Johnola Roe; brother, William (Pluck) LaPrade; sisters-in-law, Bea LaPrade, Sarah Jones, and Diane Brubaker; as well as many saints who have made their arrival to the City of God. Doug leaves this side of eternity his wife, Judy Roe LaPrade; mother, Mildred LaPrade Flora and Lloyd; brother, James LaPrade; daughters, Bonita LaPrade and Allen Watson, Belinda LaPrade and Kameron Kitts; stepsons, Jim and Brandon Holtz; six grandchildren, Abigail Nelson, Jakob Watson, Ryleigh Watson, Taylor Kitts, Alaina Pendry, and Bryce Holtz. Doug has been honored to have his loving extended family, sister-in-law, Brenda Jones and Eldon Bowman; brothers-in-law, Henry and David Jones, and Lewis Brubaker; who have always been such blessings in his life. When Doug and Judy married, their family grew and Doug welcomed in new members of his family, Dave and Pat Roe; sisters-in-law, Linda Roe and James McCoy, Susan Roe and DeWayne Steele, Jessica Roe and Mark Calighan, and Melissa Fraley; brothers- in-law, Charles Roe, Danny Roe, and Jim and Kelly Roe. Also, so many nieces and nephews love him dearly. The Lord has blessed Doug and Judy with a wonderful church family who has been the hands and feet of Christ as they have worshipped together at Franklin Heights Baptist Church and Sunday school class of Curtis and Donna Adams. He also leaves this side of eternity so many people who have come to know and love his genuine heart and his wonderful sense of humor. His words of wisdom, his Sunday school and Bible study friends lovingly teased him, comes from the book of Deuteronomy. Doug has also kept a close relationship with a dear Coast Guard friend, Roy Brown and his wife, Sharla, who live in Illinois. Doug proudly served our great nation in the United States Coast Guard from 1965 to 1969. He lived his life believing in God, family, and country. He worked at GE and several other jobs before opening his small engine repair business with his wife, Sandra, in 1979. They both also drove school buses for the Franklin County School System. Doug loved to ride his motorcycle and with Sandra and they traveled to many states as members of the Gold Wing Club. Later he would ride with his family and friends whenever the weather and time permitted. Doug and Judy also enjoyed riding the four-wheeler and playing with the grandkids in the back yard. For Doug there was no better time than sitting around enjoying sweet memories or making new ones with his family. He served the Lord faithfully at Franklin Heights Baptist Church as an Usher, Greeter, Children's Church teacher, in the AWANA's, and he was dedicated to their Sunday school class with his wife, Judy. Doug was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. If you have had the opportunity to know Doug (Gabby), then you were blessed indeed. Interment will follow with military honors in Franklin Memorial Park. on March 3, 2014.⁶

     Janet Marie Jones was buried at Moran-Agee Cemetery, about mile post 150, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 She was born on December 16, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 She died on November 7, 1949 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.^3,5,6 She Nov. 8 - Janet Marie Jones, 23-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jones of the Payne Creek vicinity, drowned yesterday. Mrs. Jones missed the child about 4 p.m. and started searching for her, she said. She found the body in a creek running nearby. There is a possibility that the child attempted to walk across the foot log and lost her balance, according to officials. There were no witnesses to the tragedy. She had been out of sight for just a little time. Dr. F. C. Bedsaul, coroner, was called. He said he did not arrive at the scene until after the body was found. Survivors, other than the parents, are two sisters: Diana and Brenda. Funeral will be conducted tomorrow, with interment in the Moran Cemetery. on November 9, 1949.⁶

     Eldon Lee Bowman Eldon Lee Bowman born January 16, 1949, departed this life on November 15, 2024 at 75 years 9 months and 29 days. He married Brenda (Jones) on January 18, 1969 and they had almost 56 years together. After getting married they lived in Hagerstown, Maryland where he served 2 years doing his CO service. They then returned to Franklin County where they raised their family and dairy farmed until his retirement. Then he patiently endured cancer and dementia the last few years of his life. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Benjamin & Karen, Amos & Danelle, Ivan & friend Casey Young & her son Dean, one daughter Heather & Morris Bowman; twelve grandchildren, Darien & Hannah Bowman, Cody Bowman, Torie Bowman, Lee & Madeline Bowman, Tyler & Jasmin Bowman, Kaylan & Sheldon Reece, Tess & Joshua Crews, Alaina & Trenton Landes, Belle Bowman, Pearl Bowman, Skyler Bowman, & Payton Bowman; two great-grandchildren, Wesley & Willow Bowman, one sister Wylenia & Wayne Layman; one brother Galen & Vicki Bowman; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Bowman & Virginia Bowman, one brother-in-law, Lewis Brubaker; and many nephews & nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, James Ezra & Annie Mae (Montgomery); his in-laws Casey & Nadine Jones; two brothers, Elwood & Okey Bowman; one sister, Rebecca & Randolph Brunk; three sisters-in-law, Diane Brubaker, Sandra & Doug Laprade & Janet Jones; two brothers-in-law, Henry & Sarah Jones and David Jones. The family would like to thank everyone for all the love, support & prayer during his illness. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Church Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 101 Elam Lane, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 16, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Brenda Joyce Jones, daughter of Casey Obery Jones and Virginia Nadine Hill, on January 18, 1969 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,6,5,7,8} Eldon Lee Bowman died on November 15, 2024 at Virginia at age 75.⁵

     Henry Buford Jones Henry Buford Jones, Mar 1, 1954 - Nov 17, 2020. Henry Buford Jones, age 66 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jones; son, James Jones; parents, Casey and Nadine Jones; sisters, Diana Brubaker, Sandra Laprade (Doug), and Janet Jones; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Beatrice Ware. Henry is survived by his son, Scott Jones; granddaughters, Samara, Scotlyn and Claire Jones; sister, Brenda Bowman (Eldon); brother, David Jones; brothers-in-law, Lewis Brubaker and George Ware; sisters-in-law, Donna Ware (Clayton) and Diane Ware (Terry); many nieces and nephews. Henry was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.⁴ He was born on March 1, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8,4 He married Sarah Elizabeth Ware on November 24, 1972 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,9 Henry Buford Jones died on November 17, 2020 at Virginia at age 66.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-80-9486.³ Sarah Elizabeth Ware was born on April 29, 1953 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 24, 1972,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Henry Buford Jones, son of Casey Obery Jones and Virginia Nadine Hill, on November 24, 1972 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 Sarah Elizabeth Ware died on April 11, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 59.^4,3,5 She The funeral for Sarah Elizabeth Jones, 59, who died Thursday, April 11, was conducted Sunday. She was preceded in death by her father, James Ware. Survivors include her husband, Henry Jones; children, Scott Jones (Samantha) and James Jones (Cyndi Crawford); granddaughters, Samara Jones, Claire Jones and Scotlyn Jones; brothers, Clayton Ware (Donna) and George Ware; sister, Dian Ware (Terry); and mother, Lottie Ware. on April 15, 2013.⁴

     David Lynn Jones David Lynn Jones, age 60 of Callaway passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born May 8, 1963, a son of the late Casey and Nadine Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Jones, Diane Brubaker and Sandra LaPrade and her husband Doug, brother, Henry Jones and his wife Sarah, niece, Jennifer Blocker and nephew, James Jones. He is survived by his sister, Brenda Bowman and her husband Eldon, brother-in-law, Lewis Brubaker, many nieces, nephews and friends.³ He was born on May 8, 1963 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on May 12, 2023 at Virginia at age 60.³

     Alberta Ferguson was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3 She was born on September 8, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 As of June 17, 1959,her married name was Jones.¹ She married James Bernard "Buster" Jones, son of Henry Hairston Jones and Martha Ellen Addie Martin, on June 17, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Alberta Ferguson died on January 7, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^4,3,5 She Alberta Ferguson (Bert) Jones, 85, of Roanoke, formerly of Ferrum, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2006. Mrs. Jones was a former resident of Ferrum but due to her illness, she has spent the past year with her nephew in Roanoke. Her husband, James B. Jones, preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones is survived by a number of nieces and nephews on both sides of the family, including one great-nephew. Graveside services will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. on January 9, 2006.³