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     James Pat Bowles Sr. was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 20, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Elizabeth Inez Guilliams, daughter of Walter Lee Guilliams and Florence Abbie Gail Richards, on December 21, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 James Pat Bowles Sr. died on January 21, 2019 at Virginia at age 89.⁵ He J. P. Bowles Sr., 89, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born October 20, 1929 the son of the late Johnny Lewis Bowles and Annie Viola Walters Bowles. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Alan Dale Bowles; sister, Ethel Catherine Garinian; brother, John David Bowles. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Liz Bowles; five children, Patsy Carol Dudley, J. P. (Skip) Bowles, Jr. (Doris), Randy Bowles (Becky), Brian Bowles (Ruth), Bruce Bowles; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; sixteen step great grandchildren; four step great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Fairmont Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Walters and Pastor Jessica Allen Slusher officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on January 23, 2019.⁵

     Alice Marie Bowles was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 22, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,3 As of March 13, 1955,her married name was Guilliams.¹ She married Jimmy Lee Guilliams, son of Walter Lee Guilliams and Florence Abbie Gail Richards, on March 13, 1955 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3 Alice Marie Bowles died on February 29, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 71.^4,2,7,3 She Alice Marie Guilliams, 71, of Boones Mill, went to see the Lord on Friday, February 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lottie Bowles; two brothers, Junior and J.D; one sister, Lois; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Abbie Guilliams; two sisters-in-law, Doris Clingenpeel and Margaret Holt; and three brothers-in-law, Billy Guilliams, Bill Holt and Winford Clingenpeel. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jimmy Lee Guilliams; children, Gary and wife, Darlene, of Riner, Deborah and husband, Robert Webster, of Boones Mill, Kathy Guilliams, of Boones Mill, Patty and friend, Mick, of Pearisburg, Sheila and husband, John Hall, of Rocky Mount, and Junior Stanley, of Callaway; brother, Milton and wife, Irene Bowles; sisters-in-law and brothersin-law, Edna Bowles and Shirley Bowles, Doug and Kitten Guilliams, J.P. and Liz Bowles, David and Elsie Bowles and Fedessa (Abby) Guilliams; grandchildren, Scott, Trevor, Sean, Nicole, April, Mark, Matt, Bradley, Ashley, Tabatha and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Katlyn, Alexandra, Carly and Logan; several nieces and nephews; and two special cats, Jo Jo and Oreo. In lieu of flowers, her family requests contributions be made to Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1669 Bethlehem Road, Boones Mill, Va. 24065 or to the Greater Blue Ridge Chapter, American Diabetes Association, 3959 Electric Road, Suite 222, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, from Fairmont Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Castleman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on March 1, 2008.²

     Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-46-6087.⁸ He was born on March 3, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,4,6 He married Lura Estelle Richards, daughter of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, on December 24, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb died on June 23, 2008 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 94.^3,8,4,7 He Ralph Edward (Nick) Webb, 94, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2008. He operated a saw mill and was an active farmer until age 90. He was a longtime member of St. Peters Episcopal Church and an active supporter of the Phoebe Needles Center where the Webb Lodge is named in honor of him and his wife. He was born March 3, 1914, to the late John Thomas and Mattie Mason Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William and Odell Webb; sister, Carrie Guilliams; and son-in-law, Karl Flora. Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Lura Richards Webb; sons, Donald and wife, Dorothy Webb, of Rocky Mount, and Ronald and wife, Deborah Webb, of Callaway; daughter, Patricia Flora, of Fairfax; grandchildren, Donna Webb, of Nashville, Nicole Rayle, of Greensboro, Kyle Flora (Meghan), of Broadway, and Kevin Flora (Jennifer), of Reston; great-granddaughter, Natalie Flora; and sisters, Mildred Guilliams, of Danville, Eva Agee and Lottie Walters, both of Callaway; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Phoebe Needles Center, 730 Turners Creek Road, Callaway, Va. 24067. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008, from St. Peters Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. on June 25, 2008.³

     Richard Lee Law was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He Richard Lee Law, age 95 of Rocky Mount died Friday, May 29, 2026. He was born March 26, 1931 a son of the late Emmett and Mabel Hicks Law. Surviving are his wife, Becky Holt Law; children, Deborah Triplett (Terry) of Bassett, Richard Nathaniel Law (Pariloee) of Jacksonville, FL, Doug Law of Collinsville; step-daughter, Barbie Campbell of Martinsville; grandchildren, Tara Hines of Bassett, Amber Boone of Axton, Rusty Law of New Braunfels, TX, Whitney Collins Law of Ponte Vedra, FL; eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Paige Law Adams of Rocky Mount. Richard retired from E.I. DuPont in 1985. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Richard also loved spending time in his garden and giving much away. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.² He married Rebecca Jean "Becky" Holt, daughter of James William "Bill" Holt and Margaret Estelle Guilliams.^1,2 Richard Lee Law was born on March 26, 1931 at Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on May 29, 2026 at Virginia at age 95.²

     Jay Hugh Hodges Jay Hugh Hodges, Sep 5, 1942 - Mar 6, 2025. On March 6th, 2025, Jay Hugh Hodges "Papa" passed away peacefully with his wife, Linda Hodges, by his side. Jay was known for his hard work, love for his family, and love for baseball and his favorite team, the Yankees (or anyone his kids or grandkids played for). Jay retired from Kroger after 30 years of hard work and dedication. Jay also had a strong love for his Lord being a lifelong member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Jay is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mable and Lester Hodges, and brother and sister, Earl Hodges and Leavona Overfelt. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hodges, brother, Ricky Hodges, children, Donna Cooper (Jackie), Darren Hodges (Rosemary), stepchildren Brent Huffman (Beverly), and Sean Huffman (Laura). He is also survived by his grandchildren Corey Fitzgerald (Scarlett), India Davidson (Matt), Javin Metz (Whitney), Dalton Hodges, Abby Hodges (Nick), and step grandchild DiLaina Huffman (Bret) and by his great-grandchildren Lucas and Liam Davidson, Beau Metz, and Isabella Fitzgerald, plus several nieces and nephews. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Rita Roberts for her compassionate care to Jay during the last year. The family would also like to say thank you for his wonderful care at Heritage Hall.³ He was born on September 5, 1942 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Rebecca Jean "Becky" Holt, daughter of James William "Bill" Holt and Margaret Estelle Guilliams, on April 12, 1963 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Jay Hugh Hodges died on March 6, 2025 at Virginia at age 82.³

     Jerry Lynn Bowles was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 8, 1951 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Pauline Pearl Gardner on December 16, 1972 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Jerry Lynn Bowles died on October 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 64.⁴ He Jerry Lynn Bowles, 64, of Callaway, joined our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 30, 2015. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, David Bowles. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Pauline Bowles; daughter, Jennifer Burtch (Joe); mother, Elsie G. Bowles; brothers, John Phillip Bowles (Carol), Mitchell Lee Bowles (Wanda), Larry Allen Bowles, Mark Stephen Bowles, Kevin Dale Bowles, Jeffrey Dean Bowles; sisters, Joyce Marie Waldron (Glenn), Judy Ann Saul (Lewis), Carolyn Montgomery (Rex), Melissa Heath (Kevin); and many other loving family members and friends. Those who knew Jerry saw his quiet but strong nature and he almost always had a smile on his face. He was retired from Hancock/Millenium Steel and was known there as a great supervisor. He was also an avid hunter and gardener. He will be missed by so many who loved and respected him. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2015 from Fairmont Baptist Church with Pastor Leonard Castleman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on November 1, 2015.⁴