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     George Dewitt Overfelt was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,5 He was born on January 23, 1921 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,4,5 He married Goldie Mae Jones, daughter of Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones and Minnie Jane Dixon, on November 16, 1946 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,8,5 George Dewitt Overfelt died on August 20, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,1,3,5 He George Dewitt Overfelt, 85, of Rocky Mount died Sunday, August 20, 2006. He was born January 23, 1921 a son of the late Walter and Lizzie Overfelt. George was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was owner-operator of Overfelt 's Garage for 50 years and a "buddy" to all. A true American Hero, he served seven years, six months & 27 days in the U.S. Navy and was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. He was also a life long member of Gogginsville United Methodist Church and a 30 year Member of Gideons International. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel and Paul Overfelt, and one sister, Emma Jones. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Goldie Jones Overfelt; daughter, Gaye Clingenpeel-Greene and husband Jerry; son, Jock D. Overfelt and wife Lessa; two grandsons, Joey Overfelt and fiance Tammy Rector, Steven Overfelt; two granddaughters, Ashley and Alisha Overfelt; two great-granddaughters, Kayleigh and Kierra Overfelt; two brothers, Garland Overfelt and wife Lois, Walter Overfelt and wife Mary; two sisters, Frances Keeney and Mary McAden; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Gogginsville United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Brad DeLaney officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made in his honor to Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 111 Gogginsville Rd., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 915, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gogginsville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. on August 21, 2006.¹

     Elva Ellen Jones was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^8,9 Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5091.⁴ She was born on October 5, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Oct 6, 1928 and her grave stone has Oct 8, 1928.^3,4,5,8,9 As of November 6, 1948,her married name was Mann.² She married Carlton Elbert "Carl" Mann on November 6, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7 Elva Ellen Jones died on October 14, 1994 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 66.^4,5,8,9 She MANN, Elva Ellen Jones, of Madison, beloved wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 1994, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. She was born October 6, 1928, to the late Henry D. and Minnie Dixon Jones. Mrs. Mann is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Carlton E. Mann; two daughters, Suzanne M. Crockett, her husband, Harold M. Crockett and their son; Sandra M. Gossler, her husband, E. Thomas Gossler and their son and daughter. Additional survivors include sisters, Mrs. Goldie J. Overfelt and Mrs. Mable Jean J. Flora; brothers, Robert D. Jones and John F. Jones, all of Rocky Mount, and Melvin D. Jones of Lynchburg. The service will be held Monday, October 17, 1994, at 11:00 a.m. at Found & Sons Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, with the Revs. Marvin W. Barbre, N. Lee Harris and Edward Gant, officiating. on October 16, 1994.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-4930.⁶ Carlton Elbert "Carl" Mann was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 17, 1923 at Lucas Co., Ohio.^2,3,6,4 He married Elva Ellen Jones, daughter of Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones and Minnie Jane Dixon, on November 6, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,8 Carlton Elbert "Carl" Mann died on October 17, 1999 at Madison Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,6,4,5

     Thomas Edward "Tommy" Flora Sr. was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 229-42-1837.⁵ He was born on June 7, 1932 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,7 He married Mabel Jean Jones, daughter of Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones and Minnie Jane Dixon, on May 31, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Thomas Edward "Tommy" Flora Sr. died on September 16, 2002 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 70.^4,5,7 He FLORA, Thomas E. Sr., (Tommy), 70, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, September 16, 2002. He was born June 7, 1932, son of the late Albert C. and Mildred B. Flora, and is the nephew of Merle F. Wahlstrand, Nina P. and Ed Ross, and Julian Ikenberry. He was an employee of Westvaco for 41 years. Surviving are his wife, Mable Jean Jones Flora; children, Thomas E. (Eddy) Flora, Jr., Charles H. and Barbara C. Flora, Sondra F. and Ray A. Agee; grandchildren, Kristin P. and Steve J. Church, II, Daniel K. Flora, Andrew G. Agee, Tyler E. Agee; great-grandchild, Taylor Nicole Church; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sherrard H. and Connie B. Flora, C. Barry Flora, Donald L. (Donnie) and Marie S. Flora; sister and brother-in-law, Kay F. and Richard T. LaPrade; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Goldie J. and George D. Overfelt, Melvin D. (Spike) and Betty Z. Jones, John F. (Johnny) and Ann F. Jones, Robert D. (Bobby) and Margie W. Jones; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. Thursday, with Rev. Brian Sixby and Rev. L. Stanley Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. on September 19, 2002.⁶

     Melvin Delmer Jones was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 29, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Betty Guinn Zeigler on January 27, 1957 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,7 Melvin Delmer Jones died on November 6, 2022 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁴ He Melvin Delmer Jones, 92 , of Forest, died on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was the husband of the late Betty Jones. Melvin was born on September 29, 1930, in Roanoke, a son of the late Henry and Minnie Jones. He served in the U.S. Army, was a manager for Westvaco Corporation until his retirement and a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church. Melvin is survived by his daughters, Debbie Wood (Gary) and Donna Bennett (Billy), all of Rustburg; sister, Mabel Flora, brother, John Jones; granddaughters, Courtney (Jacob) and Kristen; and three great-grandsons, Grayson, Nolan and Lawson. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Elva Mann, Goldie Overfelt and a brother, Robert Jones. A Celebration of Melvin's Life will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery. on November 9, 2022.⁴

     Betty Guinn Zeigler Betty Zeigler Jones, 84, of Forest, died on Monday, November 13, 2017. She was the wife of Melvin "Spike" Delmer Jones for 60 years. Betty was born on April 30, 1933, in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Otha Zeigler and Flossie Young Zeigler. Betty was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family and was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Debbie Wood (Gary) and Donna Bennett (Billy), all of Rustburg; one sister, Norma Pagans of Rocky Mount; two granddaughters, Courtney (Jacob) and Kristen; and one great-grandson, Grayson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.³ She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on April 30, 1933 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of January 27, 1957,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Melvin Delmer Jones, son of Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones and Minnie Jane Dixon, on January 27, 1957 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Betty Guinn Zeigler died on November 13, 2017 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 84.³

     Robert Donald Jones Our generous, kind, determined, loving, and humorous father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert Donald Jones, age 81 of Rocky Mount (Gogginsville) went to rejoin his wife (Marjorie) and be with our Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019. Bobby was born at his childhood home in Gogginsville on September 24, 1937 to his late parents, Henry and Minnie Dixon Jones. He graduated from Franklin County High School and National Business College before serving four years in the U.S. Navy. He married Marjorie Estelle Williams in 1961 and dedicated his life’s meaning to her and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren until her death in 2018. He is survived by their children, Robin Washburn (Brent), Steve Jones, Joey Jones (Amanda) and Rodney Jones (Cheri); his brothers, Melvin (Spike) Jones and Johnny Jones; sisters, Goldie Overfelt and Mable Flora, and Elva Mann, Deceased; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Bobby had an impact on all who met him with his kindness, gentleness, and humorous nature. He will be missed by many in the Franklin County Community. He was a GOOD Man! Funeral services will be conducted from Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 with the Rev. Katherine Budzik officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in the church cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 24, 1937 at Gogginsville, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Marjorie Estelle Williams on February 18, 1961 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,8 Robert Donald Jones died on May 27, 2019 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Marjorie Estelle Williams Our kind, faithful, giving, patient, faithful and loving mother, grandmother and wife, Marjorie Williams Jones, age 79 of Rocky Mount went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was born on June 17, 1938 in Penhook, Virginia a daughter of the late Buster and Omar Williams. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby, Pete, Jerry and Norman Williams. She married Bobby Jones on February 18, 1961, celebrating 57 years of marriage this past February. She is also survived by her children that she loved dearly, Robin Washburn (Brent), Steve Jones, Joey Jones (Amanda) and Rodney Jones (Cheri). She was beloved by her eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Shelby Adkins and Hattie Ashby. A very special thanks to Lisa Ferguson for her dedication and love towards our mother. Funeral services will be conducted from Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 with the Rev. Katherine Budzik officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Gogginsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 17, 1938 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of February 18, 1961,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Robert Donald Jones, son of Henry Delmer "Bob" Jones and Minnie Jane Dixon, on February 18, 1961 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Marjorie Estelle Williams died on March 30, 2018 at Virginia at age 79.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-6349.⁷ Thomas Buford Turner was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 21, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1917.^2,7,8,3,5,6 He married Mary Frances Poff, daughter of Posy Leonard "Posey" Poff and Jennie James Williams, on November 5, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 Thomas Buford Turner died on October 29, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^2,7,3,6

     Sarah Ellen "Sallie" West was born circa 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of October 29, 1879,her married name was Wagoner.³ She married Samuel William Wagoner on October 29, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Mary E. West was born circa 1857 at Virginia.¹

     John A./F. West was born circa February, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on March 1, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Mabel Berta Nicholls was buried at Rocky Oak Cemetery, Powhatan Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on December 18, 1906 at Powhatan Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 15, 1939,her married name was Mason.¹ She married John Woodrow Mason, son of Curtis Brackenridge Mason and Mary Elizabeth Williams, on April 15, 1939 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.¹ Mabel Berta Nicholls died on July 21, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 39.^2,3,4 She Died at a local hospital Sunday, July 21, 1946. Mrs. Mabel Nicholls Mason, of 214 East Fortieth St., age 39 years. She is survived by four brothers, Herbert H., M. Paul., F. Noble and Archie B. Nicholls. Interment iIn Rocky Oak Church Csmetary, Powhatan County, Flat Rock, Va. on July 23, 1946.⁴

     Eugene DeWitt Mills was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,5 He was born on May 29, 1895 at Campbell Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1894.^3,1,5 He married Mary Alice Bryant, daughter of Thomas Walker Gilmore Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams, on April 11, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,6,4 Eugene DeWitt Mills died on April 22, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 34.^1,5

     Franklin Henry Texter was buried at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 6, 1880 at Pennsylvania.^2,3,5 He married Annie Belle Haley, daughter of Charles Edward "Charlie" Haley and Lelia Belle Goings, on February 5, 1912 at Richmond, Virginia.⁴ Franklin Henry Texter died on December 28, 1936 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 56.^3,5

     James Thomas Bryant Sr. was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany Co., New York.² He was born on May 1, 1881 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 He married Hattie Estelle Haley, daughter of Charles Edward "Charlie" Haley and Lelia Belle Goings, on March 10, 1918 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,1 James Thomas Bryant Sr. died on October 5, 1957 at Albany, Albany Co., New York, at age 76.^2,5