Davey Marlin-Jones, 71, of Las Vegas, born May 8, 1932, in Winchester, Indiana, passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2004. He died of colon cancer. He was born to Quaker parents with a relentless work ethic. He became interested in theater after seeing a magic show at age 8, and when he was 13, his father, Marlin Jones, gave him a magic set. Davey [David] was found to be a natural performer. He was a graduate of Antioch College and acted with a nearby Shakespearean repertory company. He preferred directing to acting.. About that time, he also worked in television, driving more than 100 miles to Columbus from college. He was "Captain Davey Jones, Skipper of the Good Ship Columbus," and his co-star was a giraffe. He spent his life working in the professional theatre, wearing the many hats of magician, actor, playwright, producer, critic, and director. For the last fifteen years, he was a professor of theatre and playwriting at the University of Nevada, at Las Vegas (UNLV). Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Mr. Marlin-Jones lived in Washington, DC and was arts critic for CBS affiliate WTOP/WDVM/WUSA, Channel 9, from 1970 to 1987 and also for NBC affiliate Post/Newsweek Television, WDIV, in Detroit from 1979 to 1987. His lively reviews of movies and plays were performances in themselves. His stated philosophy was that, ""If a critic is really doing his job, he can show you that there is a whole rich world (of the performing arts) out there that you can enjoy; he can explain the production elements that made for a good time, and if you''re not having a good time, he can explain why and hopefully it helps and hopefully you can make better choices in what you see and have a better time."" His marriages to Jane Jones and Mary Jones ended in divorce. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Maggie Winn-Jones of Las Vegas; two sons from his second marriage, Andrew Jones of Davis, Calif., and Oliver Jones of Los Angeles; a sister, Sharon Meachum of Norfolk; and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Billy J. Baker
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1961
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Alton A. Jones.
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Farmland, Ind. -- Alton A. Jones, 80, a retired farmer living in Farmland the past 18 years, died at his home Monday after a five-year illness. He was a member of the Olive Branch Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Rena May, two daughters, Mrs. Fletcher Patty, Selma, and Mrs. Richard Ludwick, Saratoga; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Dillie, Anderson, and Mrs. Ida Cline, Muncie; two brothers, Frank Jones, Union City, and Clinton Jones, Richmond. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M. Wednesday at the Thornburg Funeral Home in Farmland, the Rev. Zelma Mills officiating. Burial will be in the Saratoga IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 P.M. Tuesday until services are held Wednesday.
Obituary for Alton A. Jones (Feb. 1961) Not sure of the paper; His grandson, Del Patty, gave it to me.
Contributed by Ann Smart, Corvallis, Oregon
The Randolph County News
October 14, 1932
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Ridgeville, IN -- Edward H. Jones was born August 27, 1854 and departed October 4, 1932, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days. He was married to Jane Turner November 28, 1877; to this union was born 9 children: Alton of Redkey, Frank of Union City, OH, Ambrose of Farmland, Clinton of Richmond, Clara Webb of Jamestown, OH, Ida Cline of Farmland, and Emma Dillie of Anderson. Two departed sons, Oscar and Paul. The wife and mother died March 23 1904. He was again married January 5, 1907 to Ella Hinshaw. He is survived by the wife, seven children, and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Jones was converted and united with the United Brethren Church of Rose Hill, Ohio in 1906.
Contributed by Ann Smart, Corvallis, Oregon
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1894
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COUNTY INFIRMARY DEATHS
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JONES, Oliver, s/o Joseph d. 12/10/1894 bur Hopewell Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1894
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JONES, Thomas Oliver,
of Farmland b. 1864 s/o Joseph b. W.Va .and Eliz. (Cline) b. Va. Thos.O. m. Eliz. Matilda Gray Apr. 15, 1884 d/o Jonas and (Liz. Burket Gray). He d. Dec. 10, 1894 of continuence fever.
Note: Death rec. lists Oliver R., Another rec. lists Aquilla F. s/o J.G. &: Eliz. (Paschall).
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1893
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JONES, Juletta,
b. in Ohio died at Ridgeville, Ind. 5ept. 15, 1893 ae 70yrs of Paralysis. She was the d/o Frank Stephens. On Feb. 20,1852 she m. James Jones who is dec'd.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1891
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JONES, Elizabeth Ann,
b. Winchester, Va. July 31,1830 d/o Abraham & Mercy Cline, moved to Sharon, Delaware Co., OH at the age of 6yrs. On Jan. 3, 1857 she m. Joseph C. Jones, they had 4 sons and 4 dts.,1 is dec'd. She died Nov. 4,1891 of consumption. Burial in the Hopewell Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
Not dated
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JONES, Jane, b. Oct. 11,1823 d/o Thomas and Mary Puckett, she m. Enos Hinshaw at age 16 and had 3 children, he died 5 yrs later(1845); she m. 2nd Samuel N. Jones and had 6 children, 2 dec'd. They were Quakers. Bur. in the Fountain Pk. Cem. Enos Hinshaw her 1st husband b. Dec. 17, 1818 s/o Jacob & Phebe (Allen) Hinshaw. (Q.Rec.) She m. S.N. Jones in Oct. of' 1845 and dismissed for marring Out of unity. Two minor children named Hannah and Jacob.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
The Farmland Enterprise
Feb. 14, 1890
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Obituary -- Lizzie H. Jones, daughter of James and Rebecca Sample, was born July 19th, 1865. She was married to E. A. Jones, March 7th, 1882. Her death occurred at Union City, February 5th. 1890. Her husband and four children are left to mourn her departure. She joined the Christian church at Windsor in December, 1881. When called from our midst she was resigned to the will of her maker.. Lizzie was a good child, a kind neighbor, a loving wife and an affectionate mother. Her age was 24 years, 6 months and 16 days. She requested that her remains be placed in the Windsor cemetery and that Rev. Wm. Terrell should preach her funeral, which request was complied with on last Friday.
Contributed by Billy J. Baker
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1888
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JONES, Mary C.,
b. Feb. 13, 1829 in Rockingham Co. Va dt/o Daniel and Susannah Switzer. She moved to Ohio at the age of 19yrs. On Sept. 20, 1849 she. m. Jacob Jones and moved to R.C. She d. Dec. 5, 1888. Surv. are the mother and 2 children. Bur. at Olive Branch.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1887
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JONES, Ithamer W.,
b. Feb. 19, 1828 s/o Edward and Ruth (Jarrett) Jones died June 27, 1887 age 59y 4m 8d of ulceration of the body and amputation of the right foot. Burial in the Fountain Pk. Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1884
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JONES, Daniel,
s/o Jacob B. & Mary C. b. May 21,1857-d. Nov. 14, 1894 of maIIgnant sore throat. On Dec. 25, 1872. He m. Hannah J. Dott. They had 9 children, 6 are dec'd. He was a mem. of the Olive Branch Christian Church, bur. New Dayton Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1883
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JONES, John A. (Martha J. Williams), Mrs.
died 7/1/1883 near Parker. 42y Born 8/4/1840 d/o John & Mary Williams
Married 12/9/1858 Bur. Mt. Pleasant Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1882
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JONES Elizabeth, Mrs.
mother of Wm. of Ridgeville d at his res 5/5/1882 ae 85y Bur Union City Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1882
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JONES Minnie Vora only d/o Samuel & Mary; d 9/30/1882 when thrown from a horse Bur Mt. Pleasant.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah
A Randolph County
Area Newspaper
1882
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JONES Hiram Benajah
s/o Endsley & Sarah b. 5/5/1838 d. 9/16/1882, age 44y, 4m, 11d; Mar Mary
E Jackson 8/25/1860 Bur Woodbury Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah