Mr. Jess Harper Adams of Vernon Hill passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home. He was born in South Boston, VA on February 26, 1969 and was 46 years old. He was the son of the late Jesse William Adams and Brenda Barksdale Rodgers. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Jess Harper Adams is survived by: His Wife Tracey Conner of Vernon Hill, VA His Mother Brenda Barksdale Rodgers and husband Mike of Cascade, VA One Sister Brenda Carol Adams Martin and husband Todd of Sutherlin, VA Three Nieces Cheyenne McKinney Autumn McKinney Carrie Hodge Tracey’s family—Nancy, Patty and Willie T. Two Stepsisters Susan Curry of Reidsville, NC Rhonda McGuire of Cascade, VA ***Preceded in death by*** His Father Jesse William Adams His Grandparents Ellis and Florence Adams Jones and Pansy Barksdale Graveside service will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 at 2:00P.M. at Pleasant Grove Christian Cemetery with the Father Cleon Ross officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home of Nancy Conner, 1150 Ridge Road, Vernon Hill, VAFor memorials please consider the Sentara Halifax Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592