Thelma Gunn Chandler1,2

F, b. August 9, 1922, d. October 9, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 242-28-7236.3 Thelma Gunn Chandler was buried at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Parks Springs Road, Providence, Caswell Co., North Carolina.4 She was born on August 9, 1922 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.3,2,4 As of April, 1948,her married name was Webb.1 She married Laurn Roy Webb, son of Abraham Lincoln "Jess" "Jessie" Webb and Alberta Mae "Abertie" Hale, in April, 1948.1,4 Thelma Gunn Chandler died on October 9, 1994 at Danville, Virginia, at age 72.3,5,4

Family

Laurn Roy Webb b. May 22, 1924, d. April 12, 2010
Marriage*She married Laurn Roy Webb, son of Abraham Lincoln "Jess" "Jessie" Webb and Alberta Mae "Abertie" Hale, in April, 1948.1,4 
Child
  • Randy Webb1

Citations

  1. [S2579] GoDanRiver.com, From the Laurn Webb obituary in the Apr 14, 2010 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5955] Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Caswell Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Birdie Annie Champ1,2,3

F, b. November 12, 1911, d. July 7, 2007
     Birdie Annie Champ was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2 Her Social Security Number was 233-48-9091.3 She was born on November 12, 1911 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Nov 11, 1911.2,3,4 As of December 27, 1930,her married name was Webb.5 She married Jacob Earl Webb, son of James Riley Webb Sr. and Flora Belle Sowder, on December 27, 1930 at Canvas, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Birdie Annie Champ died on July 7, 2007 at West Virginia at age 95.2,3 She BRADLEY — Birdie Champ Webb, 95, of Bradley, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. Born Nov. 11, 1911, in Victor, W.Va. Birdie was preceded in death by husband, Jacob Earl Webb; and daughter, Mabel Long. Those left to cherish her memory include grandson, David Wayne Long and wife Cheryl of Bradley, W.Va; and great-grandson, Heath Long of Beckley, W.Va. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Grandview Memory Gardens, Tazewell, Va. Friends may gather with family one hour prior to the service at the gardens. on July 9, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 110, District 24-17, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia6

Family

Jacob Earl Webb b. January 8, 1908, d. June 20, 1971
Marriage*Birdie Annie Champ married Jacob Earl Webb, son of James Riley Webb Sr. and Flora Belle Sowder, on December 27, 1930 at Canvas, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Birdie Champ Webb obituary in the Jul 9, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Webb-Champ marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mabel Louise Webb1,2,3

F, b. March 11, 1934, d. June 20, 1974
FatherJacob Earl Webb1,2,4 b. January 8, 1908, d. June 20, 1971
MotherBirdie Annie Champ1,2,4 b. November 12, 1911, d. July 7, 2007
     Mabel Louise Webb was buried at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, 16155 Midland Trail West, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on March 11, 1934 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of December 21, 1956,her married name was Long.3 She married Ralph David Long on December 21, 1956 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 Mabel Louise Webb died on June 20, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 40.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 110, District 24-17, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4

Family

Ralph David Long
Marriage*Mabel Louise Webb married Ralph David Long on December 21, 1956 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child
  • David Wayne Long1,3

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Birdie Champ Webb obituary in the Jul 9, 2007 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 15, 1897, d. February 21, 1987
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,6,2,5 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,6,2,5 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-2032.7 Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,4 He was born on August 15, 1897 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3,7,4,5 He married Gertrude Lottie Mason in 1921.8,5 Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones died on February 21, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.8,4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 218, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 208, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 133, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farmer2
1930Rayon mill laborer9
1940Rayon mill assistant foreman10

Family

Gertrude Lottie Mason b. June 10, 1899, d. May 4, 1999
Marriage*Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones married Gertrude Lottie Mason in 1921.8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Mason Jones obituary in the May 6, 1999 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaphred Lea Jones Evans obituary in the Dec 19, 2006 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sallie Malinda Jones1,2

F, b. February 12, 1899, d. August 17, 1928
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,3,2 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,3,2 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Sallie Malinda Jones was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 Her married name was Ingram.2 She married Julian Montague Ingram.2 Sallie Malinda Jones was born on February 12, 1899 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on August 17, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 29.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 218, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3

Family

Julian Montague Ingram b. August 21, 1897, d. December 30, 1929
Marriage*Sallie Malinda Jones married Julian Montague Ingram.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Virginia Austin obituary in the Apr 30, 2014 edition.

Lucian Herbert Jones Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 19, 1901, d. June 24, 1981
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,2,4,5,6 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,2,4,5,6 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 413-09-1396.7 He was born on February 19, 1901 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,8,9,7 He married Ruth Perdue on March 15, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6 Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. married Virginia Elizabeth "Virgie" Wray on June 30, 1962 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. died on June 24, 1981 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 80.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 221, District 34-8, Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Farm laborer2
1940Farmer10

Family 1

Ruth Perdue b. March 16, 1904, d. July 2, 1959
Marriage*Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. married Ruth Perdue on March 15, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6 
Children

Family 2

Virginia Elizabeth "Virgie" Wray b. circa 1910
Marriage*Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. married Virginia Elizabeth "Virgie" Wray on June 30, 1962 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Lowell Wincel Jones obituary in the Jul 31, 2017 edition.
  12. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Willard Adron Jones obituary in the Aug 9, 2011 edition.
  13. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Lucian Herbert Jones, Jr. obituary.
  14. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Dalphine J. Swanson obituary.

John Virgil Jones1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 15, 1903, d. November 4, 1955
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,2,3,5 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,2,3,5 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     John Virgil Jones was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Mabel Unknown.3 John Virgil Jones was born on May 15, 1903 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He died on November 4, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Mabel Unknown
Marriage*John Virgil Jones married Mabel Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Rufus Lemon Jones1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 16, 1905, d. June 3, 1934
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,2,4 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,2,4 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Rufus Lemon Jones married Laura Reed.4 Rufus Lemon Jones was born on August 16, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on June 3, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 28.3,4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Schofield Barracks, District 129, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii Territory6

Occupation

1930U.S. Army soldier6

Family

Laura Reed
Marriage*Rufus Lemon Jones married Laura Reed.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. April 13, 1908, d. September 6, 1968
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,2,4,5 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,2,4,5 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 226-01-7482.3 Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4 He married Minnie Jane Dixon.8,4 Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones was born on April 13, 1908 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3,4,5,6 He died on September 6, 1968 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 60.7,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 143, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Minnie Jane Dixon b. June 9, 1906, d. April 9, 1993
Marriage*Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones married Minnie Jane Dixon.8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie Dixon Jones obituary in the Apr 10, 1993 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Ellen Jones Mann obituary in the Oct 16, 1994 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Melvin Delmer Jones obituary in the Nov 9, 2022 edition.
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Goldie Jones Overfelt obituary.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S6858] Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, online http://www.connerbowman.com, From the Robert Donald Jones obituary.

Clara E. Jones1,2,3

F, b. August 5, 1910, d. February 6, 2003
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,3 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,3 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-6476.3 Clara E. Jones was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 She was born on August 5, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3 As of circa 1935,her married name was Housman.4 She married John Harry Housman circa 1935.2,4 Clara E. Jones died on February 6, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.2,5,3 She Clara Jones Housman, 92, of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 6, 2003. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John H. Housman. Mrs. Housman was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church for over 60 years, and retired from Viscose. She is survived by her sister, Casey Bernard of Rocky Mount; brother, Jimmy Jones of Chester; four sisters-in-law, Margaret Jones of Rocky Mount, Louisa Byrd of Hardy, Eliza Updike of Hopewell and Mary Mitchell of Union Hall; special niece and nephew, Mary and James Guilliams of Roanoke; special friends, Eugene "Red" and Eloise Dunagan and their son, Roger Lynn Dunagan, and Nancy Arthur, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2003, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Emily Hoyer, Commissioned Lay Pastor of Belmont Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 8, 2003.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 43, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia6
1940Dwelling 178, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940Rayon mill worker7

Family

John Harry Housman b. January 2, 1914, d. January 8, 2003
Marriage*Clara E. Jones married John Harry Housman circa 1935.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Jones Housman obituary in the Feb 8, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John H. Housman obituary in the Jan 10, 2003 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Casey Lura Jones1,2

F, b. May 26, 1913, d. July 31, 2006
FatherJohn Fulton Jones3,1,2 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder3,1,2 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-5177.2 Casey Lura Jones was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Bernard.1 She married Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard.1,4 Casey Lura Jones was born on May 26, 1913 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 She died on July 31, 2006 at Virginia at age 93.1,5,2 She Casey Lura Jones Bernard, 93, of Callaway, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2006. A member of Highland United Methodist Church, Mrs. Bernard was preceded in death by her husband, Willard H. (Bill) Bernard; a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Nemeth; son-in-law, George Gravely; parents, Fulton and Cynthia Ellen Sowder Jones; and 10 brothers and sisters. Surviving to cherish her memory are daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Frances Guilliams and husband James of Roanoke, Verna Sue Gravely of Roanoke, Shelby Jean Nemeth of Callaway and Patrica Custer and husband Jerry O. of Callaway; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Bernard and wife Betty of Lynchburg and Ronald L. Bernard and wife Sue of Callaway; 13 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, James Nelson Jones of Chester; sister-in-law, Margaret Jones and a special sister-in-law, Kate Guilliams; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Highland United Methodist Church, Callaway on Thursday August 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeane Dunkum and Anne Snead officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday August 2, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Ronald, 644 Deyerle Knob Road, Rocky Mount. The family wishes to extend a heart felt thanks to the staff of Trinity Missions of Rocky Mount for their loving care shown to her during her illness. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations in Mrs. Bernard's memory may be made to the Highland United Methodist Church, 8535 Callaway Road, Callaway, Va. 24067 or to the Callaway Vol. Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1, Callaway, Va. 24067. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. on August 3, 2006.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 217, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard b. March 19, 1908, d. June 9, 1972
Marriage*Casey Lura Jones married Willard Hairston "Bill" Bernard.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard D. Bernard obituary in the Feb 8, 2012 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jerry Oliver Custer obituary in the Jan 7, 2014 edition.

Frank Willard Jones1,2,3,4

M, b. July 18, 1915, d. April 5, 1964
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,2 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,5,6,2 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Frank Willard Jones was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,2,4 He was born on July 18, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,2,3,4 He married Margaret Eleanor VanNattan circa 1945.8 Frank Willard Jones died on April 5, 1964 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 48.7,2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 41, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 64, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Farmer6

Family

Margaret Eleanor VanNattan b. February 2, 1917, d. May 7, 2014
Marriage*Frank Willard Jones married Margaret Eleanor VanNattan circa 1945.8 
Children
  • Barbara Jean Jones8
  • Mary Margaret Jones8
  • Robert W. Jones8
  • Joyce Ellen Jones8,9
  • Kenneth Eugene Jones9,8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S7743] Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret VanNattan Jones obituary in the May 10, 2014 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Beatrice Ellen Jones1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 14, 1921, d. March 23, 1994
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,4,5 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,4,5 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 229-12-2433.5 Beatrice Ellen Jones was born on July 14, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 As of September 16, 1944,her married name was Scribner.4 She married George Franklin Scribner on September 16, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Beatrice Ellen Jones died on March 23, 1994 at King Co., Washington, at age 72.5,6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 178, District 81-27, South Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Laundry worker2

Family

George Franklin Scribner b. June 2, 1919, d. August 12, 1996
Marriage*Beatrice Ellen Jones married George Franklin Scribner on September 16, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

James Nelson Jones1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 4, 1924, d. July 12, 2007
FatherJohn Fulton Jones1,4,6,7 b. August 16, 1872, d. May 31, 1926
MotherCynthia Ellen Sowder1,2,4,6,7 b. July 11, 1881, d. July 11, 1978
     James Nelson Jones was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.3 He was born on February 4, 1924 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8,6 He married Frances Marie Ayers on June 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 James Nelson Jones died on July 12, 2007 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 83.3,8,5 He James Nelson Jones, 83, of Chester, Va. died Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was born in Callaway and moved his family to Chester in 1962. He served our country in World War II, European Theater, from 1943 to 1946. Mr. Jones retired from Allied Signal in 1989 with 28 years of service and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Hopewell. A devoted husband and father, Mr. Jones was predeceased by his wife, Frances Marie Ayers Jones. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, J. Lee Jones and wife, Jennifer, Carlton W. Jones and wife, Debbie, David G. Jones and wife, Margarete; daughter, Judith G. Jones; six grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Margaret V. Jones; a special cousin, Ishmael Jones; and many devoted nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831, (804) 748-2500 beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2007 with the service following at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. on July 13, 2007.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 41, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 64, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Frances Marie Ayers b. circa 1929
Marriage*James Nelson Jones married Frances Marie Ayers on June 14, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,7 
Children
  • Judith Gale Jones3,7
  • David Glenn Jones3,7
  • Carlton Wayne Jones3,7
  • J. Lee Jones3,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Nelson Jones obituary in the Jul 13, 2007 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Casey Lura Jones Bernard obituary in the Aug 3, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Margaret Eleanor VanNattan1

F, b. February 2, 1917, d. May 7, 2014
     Margaret Eleanor VanNattan was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 She was born on February 2, 1917 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.3,1,2 As of circa 1945,her married name was Jones.1 She married Frank Willard Jones, son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, circa 1945.1 Margaret Eleanor VanNattan died on May 7, 2014 at Virginia at age 97.1,2 She Margaret VanNattan Jones, age 97, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born February 2, 1917 in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Jones; daughter, Dolores Ann Micelli; parents, Ivan VanNattan and Anna A. VanNattan; and brothers, Bud and Robert VanNattan. Surviving are her children, Barbara Jean Yates (David), Joyce J. Aldridge (Eugene), Mary Margaret Dunn (Commie), Caroline West, Robert W. Jones (Gale), and Kenneth E. Jones (Joyce H.); 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Margaret retired from Cooper Wood Products and was a member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church and the Quilters Club. Funeral services will be conducted at Gogginsville United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Stan Wright officiating with assistance by Rev. Mark Richardson. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on May 10, 2014.1

Family

Frank Willard Jones b. July 18, 1915, d. April 5, 1964
Marriage*She married Frank Willard Jones, son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, circa 1945.1 
Children
  • Barbara Jean Jones1
  • Mary Margaret Jones1
  • Robert W. Jones1
  • Joyce Ellen Jones1,4
  • Kenneth Eugene Jones4,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret VanNattan Jones obituary in the May 10, 2014 edition.
  2. [S7743] Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Gertrude Lottie Mason1

F, b. June 10, 1899, d. May 4, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 225-01-7253.2 Gertrude Lottie Mason was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on June 10, 1899 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,1,3 As of 1921,her married name was Jones.1 She married Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones, son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, in 1921.1,4 Gertrude Lottie Mason died on May 4, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 99.1,2,3 She JONES, Gertrude Mason, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was born Gertrude Lottie Mason on June 10, 1899 in Callaway, to Charity and Henry Mason. Mrs. Jones attended the class of 1916 at Ferrum Training School and went on to Blacksburg College in Blacksburg, Va., where she studied music. Later, before being married, she taught in one room schools in both Floyd and Franklin Counties. She married Elmer Lee Jones in 1921. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1987. Surviving are two daughters, Gaphred Lea Evans and Geri Jones Grindle; a son-in-law, Bing Grindle; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. At her request, she will be cremated and her remains interred beside her husband at Mountain View Memorial Park in Franklin County. Visiting hours at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel will be on Thursday, May 6, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Dr. Murphy D. Miller officiating. Burial will be at a later date. on May 6, 1999.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 208, District 30, Roanoke, Virginia5
1940Dwelling 133, District 119-50, Roanoke, Virginia6

Family

Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones b. August 15, 1897, d. February 21, 1987
Marriage*Gertrude Lottie Mason married Charles J. Elmer Lee Jones, son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, in 1921.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gertrude Mason Jones obituary in the May 6, 1999 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gaphred Lea Jones Evans obituary in the Dec 19, 2006 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.