Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJan 17, 1922, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [52476]
DeathDec 5, 2016, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [52476]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [52476]
FlagsUS Marines, World War II
FatherHorace Gladston JONES (1887-1982)
MotherMyrtle May MOORE (1889-1939)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Bernard Moore JONES
REIDSVILLE BERNARD MOORE JONES, 94, OF Reidsville, NC, passed away peacefully Monday December 5, 2016 at Annie Penn Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2016 at Woodmont United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Reidlawn Cemetery.
A native of Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Horace G. and Myrtle Moore Jones and had lived in Reidsville his entire life.
He was a graduate of Reidsville High School, where he served as president of the student body.
The retired owner/operator of Jones Heating and Air, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
Bernard was a charter member of Woodmont United Methodist Church, where he served as chairman of the Administrative Board, trustee, Usher Board, and jack of all trades for the church.
A member of the Reidsville Lion's Club for 67 years, he was a past president and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He had perfect attendance for every year he was a member of the Lions Club and served as a past deputy district governor.
Jones was a member of the Reidsville School Board for 17 years, from 1968 to 1985, including the period when the schools were integrated.
Bernard was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years: Louise Stanfield Jones, a granddaughter: Lindsay K. Apple and five brothers: Howard Jones, Gordon Jones, Ernest Jones, Phillip Jones, and R.O. "Jack" Jones, Sr.
Memorials may be made to: Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320 or to the Lindsay Apple Scholarship Fund c/o RCC Foundation, P.O. Box 38, Wentworth, NC 27375.
The family will see friends at Woodmont United Methodist Church, 6 till 8 p.m.
Obituary was taken from the Greensboro News and Record [52476]
Funeral services will be conducted 11 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2016 at Woodmont United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Reidlawn Cemetery.
A native of Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Horace G. and Myrtle Moore Jones and had lived in Reidsville his entire life.
He was a graduate of Reidsville High School, where he served as president of the student body.
The retired owner/operator of Jones Heating and Air, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
Bernard was a charter member of Woodmont United Methodist Church, where he served as chairman of the Administrative Board, trustee, Usher Board, and jack of all trades for the church.
A member of the Reidsville Lion's Club for 67 years, he was a past president and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He had perfect attendance for every year he was a member of the Lions Club and served as a past deputy district governor.
Jones was a member of the Reidsville School Board for 17 years, from 1968 to 1985, including the period when the schools were integrated.
Bernard was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years: Louise Stanfield Jones, a granddaughter: Lindsay K. Apple and five brothers: Howard Jones, Gordon Jones, Ernest Jones, Phillip Jones, and R.O. "Jack" Jones, Sr.
Memorials may be made to: Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320 or to the Lindsay Apple Scholarship Fund c/o RCC Foundation, P.O. Box 38, Wentworth, NC 27375.
The family will see friends at Woodmont United Methodist Church, 6 till 8 p.m.
Obituary was taken from the Greensboro News and Record [52476]
Obituary Online notes for Louise B. (Spouse 1)
Louise Stanfield Jones, 75, of 1814 Fairway Dr. died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Woodmont United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery.
A native of the Williamsburg Community of Rockingham Co., she was a daughter of the late Elder Thomas Alvis and Florence Monsees Stanfield and she lived in Reidsville most of her life. A graduate of Draughnn Business College in Winston-Salem, she retired as the secretary at Reidsville Middle School (with 20 years service). She was a charter member of Woodmont United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women and was a faithful member of the Wesley Sunday school class.
Louise was a member of the Flora Garden Club and a former Tour Guide at Chinqua-Penn Plantation.
Survivors are husband, Bernard M. Jones of the home; son, Jonathan A. Jones and wife, Judy S. Jones of Hanover, Pa.; daughters, Mary J. Apple and husband, Bill Apple of Reidsville, Margaret J. Apple and husband, Mike Apple of Reidsville, Dena J. West and husband, Lee West of Reidsville; sister, Mary Frances Williams and husband, Burnell Williams of Blairs, Va.; grandchildren, Mara and Lindsay Apple, Wade Apple, Mary Margaret and Laura Lee West, all of Reidsville, Morgan, Emma and Faith Jones of Hanover, Pa.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Woodmont United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and other times they will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Dr., Reidsville, N.C. 27320.
Citty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [52489]
Funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Woodmont United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery.
A native of the Williamsburg Community of Rockingham Co., she was a daughter of the late Elder Thomas Alvis and Florence Monsees Stanfield and she lived in Reidsville most of her life. A graduate of Draughnn Business College in Winston-Salem, she retired as the secretary at Reidsville Middle School (with 20 years service). She was a charter member of Woodmont United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women and was a faithful member of the Wesley Sunday school class.
Louise was a member of the Flora Garden Club and a former Tour Guide at Chinqua-Penn Plantation.
Survivors are husband, Bernard M. Jones of the home; son, Jonathan A. Jones and wife, Judy S. Jones of Hanover, Pa.; daughters, Mary J. Apple and husband, Bill Apple of Reidsville, Margaret J. Apple and husband, Mike Apple of Reidsville, Dena J. West and husband, Lee West of Reidsville; sister, Mary Frances Williams and husband, Burnell Williams of Blairs, Va.; grandchildren, Mara and Lindsay Apple, Wade Apple, Mary Margaret and Laura Lee West, all of Reidsville, Morgan, Emma and Faith Jones of Hanover, Pa.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Woodmont United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and other times they will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodmont United Methodist Church, 1926 Richardson Dr., Reidsville, N.C. 27320.
Citty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [52489]