Obituaries
ALONZO JONES
Alonzo Jones, son of Thomas and Harriett Jones, was born Sept. 4, 1875 and died June 19, 1936, aged 60 years, 9 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Dovie Herbert Oct. 27, 1895. This union was blessed with 5 children; Mrs Charles Lockhart living in Harrison Township, Owen County, Mrs Jack Duzan Indianapolis, Mrs Don Crosby, Farland and Mrs Omer Wilson, one son, Gilbert, of Detroit, Michigan, and 18 grandchildren. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn their loss five brothers and three sisters and many other relatives and friends. He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father. He was never happier than when laboring to provide the things that make for comfort and happiness for his loved ones. He was a kind neighbor, had always a hearty welcome for those who came to his home. He confessed his faith in Christ and united first with the church at Higgins Creek, later moving his membership to the Baptist church at Quincy. The writer of this sketch had a talk with him pertaining to eternal life and he seemed so confident, so happy, and gave expression to a desire to live right, to do his best--and who can do more? For when we meet our Saviour face to face Our best will be poor, our offering rough But if our best we lay at His Feet He will bless it and make it enough, For Christ is our fullness. Written By a neighbor
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CHARLES JONES SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS
Owen County Democrat, October 27, 1927
Charles Jones, age 71 years, who for many years lived in Owen County, died at the home of his son, Dorsey Jones in Shelbyville, last Thursday following a brief illness of paralysis. He was married July 21, 1878 to Melvina Cantwell, who died about three months ago. After her death he was taken to his son's home, but returned here where he suffered the first stroke. He was again taken to his son's home, where he had a second stroke, whick resulted in his death. Funeral services were held Saturday at the M.E. Church in this city, conducted by the Rev. Boldery, District Superintendent and interment was in Riverside Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Dorsey Jones of Shelbyville and two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Steele and Mrs. John F. Lawson of Spencer.
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DOVIE (HERBERT) JONES
Dovie Jones, daughter of Lewis and Mary Herbert, was born March 18, 1876, and departed this life Jan 2, 1943, aged 66 years, 9 months and 15 days. On October 21 1895 she was married to Alonzo Jones who preceded her in death June 19, 1936. To this union were born five children, all of whom are living. They are Mrs Mary Lockhart of Quincy, Mrs. Daisy Duzan of Indianapolis, Mrs Goldie Crosby of Fairland, Gilbert of Detroit and Mrs Neota Wilson with whom she made her home. She also leaves 23 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of relatives besides friends and neighbors. Many years ago she learned to put her trust in Christ, her Saviour, and this trust was her consolation during the last years of her life and especially during her last illness
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HARRIET ELIZABETH (SWEENEY) JONES
A rather extensive obituary was written by Maude Murphy, Ethel Watson and Hazel Jones.
Men and women are constantly summoned to face the fact of death when the aged pass away we think of their death as a natural consequence of the years lived and we therefore submissively bow. Such is the case again that comes to us in the death of Harriet E. Jones, the oldest child of Mr and Mrs. John Sweeny. She was born Nov. 19, 1855 in Putnam county and departed this life August 12, 1918, age 62 years, 8 months and 23 days. Aunt Lizzie as she was generally called was stricken with paralysis on August 8th and her death was expected daily and came at 3:30 a.m. on the followi9ng Monday. She was married to Thomas Jones Sept. 4, 1873 and to this union was born thirteen children, all survive save three which were: Harry, Emmett and an infant. Those surviving are: Alonzo, Elix, Ezra, Walter, Everett, Leonard, Venard, Mrs. Maude Murphy of Gosport, Mrs. Ethel Watson of Eminence and Miss Hazel Jones of Indianapolis. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Jones was a kind and devoted mother and there will be a vacancy in the home which can never be filled. She has had the care of the children since her husband's death. Mrs. Jones united with the Cloverdale Christian church and later united with the Baptist church at Smyrnia and lived a true and faithful member, always going when her health would permit. She leaves one sister, three half sisters, two half brothers, 16 children, 17 grand children and one great grand child and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, the Master called and she entered into such joy as the redeemed only knows and held by her by the Great Eternal. Her son Everett was called from the U. S. Service to her bed side but had to return at once and was not with her when the Lord called her. Everrett's last words to brother Leonard were: "You take good care of Venard." All was done by most anxious children and physician that could be done by without avail. I would say to you bereaved children, exclaim as Jesus did in the dreary garden, "Thy will be done." Although you can never find such unselfish love as she cherished for you, through Christian faith and works you can meet her in that Great City not made with hands but eternal in the Heaven. The funeral services were conducted at the Smyrna church at 10:30 a. m., August 14, 1918 by Rev. Gill. Interment in the Cloverdale cemetery beside the husband.
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JOHN JONES
Owen County Democrat, Feb. 4, 1892
John Jones died Monday morning, Feb. 1st, of consumption. Funeral services at the residence, by Rev. Downey.
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MARGARET (LUCAS) JONES
Owen County Democrat, January 5, 1893
Margaret Lucas Jones, one of the old pioneers of this county, died at Jordan Village, December 26, 1892 at the ripe age of 76, having been born Nobember 5, 1816 in Wayne County. She was married in 1835 and soon after moved to this county where she has since lived. She was a member of the Baptist church at New Union, and lived a consistent Christian life. She was the mother of three children, all of whom and her husband also, preceded her to the better land, leaving her for a number of years to fight life's battles alone.
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MRS. MARY JONES, 80, DIES AT NURSING HOME
Owen County Paper; January 29, 1949
Mrs. Mary Magdalene Jones, age 80, passed away at 9:15 pm, Sunday in the Gosport Nursing Home. Mrs Jones was born in Owen County on October 21, 1868, the daughter of Emsley and Sarah Scott Sink, and resided in Wayne township until about 1910 when she and her husband, John A. Jones moved to Martinsville where they operated a cream station. Mr. Jones preceded his wife in death in 1941. Mrs. Jones then lived alone until November 18, 1948 when she came to live with her daughter, Mrs. Jerry McCarty, and nine days ago she was taken to the Nursing Home in Gosport. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jerry McCarty of Gosport R.1, and Mrs. Zelpha Jennesken of Chinook, Mont; a son, Vercell Jones of Westerville, Ohio; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport and interment was made in the Gosport Cemetery.
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