Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, September 7, 1894
Death of Mrs. Jefferys.
We deeply regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. W. H. Jeffreys, of Hansford, Va., which sad event occurred on Wednesday, August 29th, of congestive chill.
She was the sister of Mrs. G. L. Allen, of Wilton, and 28 years of age.
Mrs. Jeffreys was a kind and affectionate wife and mother and generous neighbor, and withal a Christian, having given her heart to God at age of 13. She
joined the Baptist church and never faltered in her devotion to the cause of Christ.
Mrs. Allen left three small children, one of whom is only four weeks old. To the deeply bereaved husband and family we extend our sincere sympathy.
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Public Ledger
Friday, February 9, 1894
We very much grieved to hear the death of Mr. John Johnson. Thus it is that the old land marks of Oxford one after another passeth away. May his rest be
sweet. And we have great sympathy for his loved one left behind.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, November 28, 1876
Departed this life.
Mrs. A. J. Jones, entered into rest at on Friday last, after an illness of some three weeks, in the 23rd year of her age. The death of Mrs. Jones has cast a
veil of sadness over, the entire community. Being of a most gentle and affectionate disposition, she was beloved by all who had the privilege of her
acquaintance. For a long while she had been a consistent Christian and a member of the Baptist church. She has gone to her rest in certain faith, in holy
hope, in communion with the church and in perfect charity with the world. She leaves a sorrowing husband and two little children with a number of relatives
and friends to deeply mourn her death. The funeral sermon was preached by the rev. J. A. Stradley, in the Baptist last Saturday evening, after which the
remains, followed by a large concourse of admiring friends were carried to the cemetery and interred. Her memory will ever be cherished, and may her friends
endeavor to emulate the example she has set of true fidelity to her Master.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, September 24, 1909
Jones.
Mr. Amos Jones, one of Granvilles’ oldest and best citizens, has finished his work
and passed on to his reward in heaven. Brother Jones was born Aug. 31st, 1820, and died Aug. 31st 1909, in the 89th year of his age. In 1840 he married Miss
Harriet Atwood Duty of Oxford. He was the last surviving son-in-law of the large Duty family. Soon after marriage Bro. Jones became a christian and was in
1841 baptized by Rev. S. Purefoy.
His wife, who was a Methodist at the time ---?-- became a Baptist with her husband. They lived happily together as husband and wife and also in church
relationship. They raiesed a family of bright, intelligent children who are god citizens and with one exception are church members.
Bro. Jones was for 25 years postmaster of Oxford. He knew his business and attended to it well. He was for a while clerk of the Oxford Baptist church.
For eight or ten years he was a member of Tally Ho Baptist church. He was a consistent, faithful member. He rarely ever missed a meeting. When 82 years of
age, if it was not convenient for others to carry him. I have known him to walk six miles to church.
In some things Bro. Jones was a little particular. He was a man of very few words. To questions he answered yes or no. He was temperate in all things. He
measured up t the perfect standard in truth and honesty. He was industrious, always doing something as long as he was able. He read a great deal, and was
really a very intelligent man. He was gentle in manner and in speech. A life long acquaintance says: “ I never heard him utter a rough or unkind word.” His
plenty was simple and beautiful. He always bowed in prayer before retiring at night. His Bible was his daily companion. Pressed by the infirmities of old
age he longed to depart and be with Christ which is far better. He had no doubt about the reality of his commission. He died in the sure hope of heaven.
Tenderly cared for by loving relatives, and friends he quietly passed from a long useful life on earth to an eternal life of joy in heaven.
The burial services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Stradley, at Beulah Baptist church, and the body laid to rest in the old family burying ground near Mr. Sim
Brinkley’s.---J. A. S.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, January 29, 1892
On the Death of Mrs. W. Y. Jones.
From her earthly home near Oxford, Mrs. Cornelia Moore Jones, passed to the mansions
of the redeemed, on the morning of the 23rd inst. She was the daughter of Ex-sheriff James I. Moore, now of Franklin county, and in December 1883 was
married to Mr. Wesley Y. Jones, who made her a kind and affectionate husband, and survives to mourn her departure. Her natural sweetness of disposition
endeared her from childhood to the hearts of her own household, and to all who knew her. At an early age she professed faith in the Lord Jesus, and became a
devoted and valued member of the Presbyterian Church at Oxford.
Naturally of a very delicate constitution she became, several years before her death, a great and almost constant suffer which not only made it impossible
for her to engage in active Christian work, but even debarred her from the privileges of the sanctuary.
But her gentle resignation to the all wise Providence of her heavenly Father, her patience under suffering, and her tender regard for the comfort and
happiness of others, manifested the fruits of divine grace in her whole life and character. Her last words were, “when the Lord loveth He chasteneth.”
“Gently the passing spirit fled, sustained by grace divine; Oh may such grace on me be shed, and make my end like thine.” ---A FRIEND---
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, March 1, 1884
Died
On the evening of the 19th of February, 1884, Mrs. Emma F. Jones, wife of Charles O. Jones, in the 23rd year of her age departed this life. She leaves a
kind husband and a babe, two months old, a fond mother, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn her loss. She was a dutiful daughter, an affectionate
sister, a devoted wife and mother. None knew her but to love her. She had just arose from her knees in prayer when she called to appear before her God. How
sweet the thought to fall asleep in Jesus. She was too pure for earth. Sorrowing loved ones who mourn, Dry your tears do not weep, Remember this sweet
consolation, She is not dead but asleep, That her spirit hovers over you, Watching you with holy love, In the breezes hear her whisper, I am waiting you
above. She has joined the gospel chorus, Far, far away from sorrows rod, Standing by the beautiful river, That flows by the throne of God, In the land of
peace and glory, By the Redeemer loved and blessed, Where the wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest. Her school-mate and girlhood friend.
I. C. II.
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Oxford Public Ledger
Friday, March 7, 1892.
Death of an Old Granville Man.
We regret to chronicle the death of Dr. Josephus Jones, which occurred at Clayton March 3rd. He left this county about 25 years ago and settled in Johnston
county where he built up a splendid practice and was greatly beloved by the people. He was the brother of Mr. Wesley Jones, who resides near Oxford, and the
father of Mrs. J. E. Jones, of the Providence neighborhood. We extend to the bereave family the sympathies of our people. At the time of Dr. Jones death he
was President of the Johnston county Medical society.
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Oxford Torch Light
Tuesday, July 31, 1883
Obituary.
Departed this life, Sunday, July 15, 1883, at the age of 80 years, Mrs. Nancy Jones, a sincere christian, an affectionate mothr, and a kind neighbor. Few
persons have died in this community, who have left strong evidences of a genuine Christian character. Children, friends, and neighbors mourn her death.
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