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F. B. Jones, Deputy U. S. Marshal

January 23, 1935--The Oklahoman--F. B. Jones, 55 years old, former deputy United States marshal here, died from a heart attack Monday at his home, 1431 Northeast Twenty-Second Street.

            He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Hettie Couchman, of the home address.  Jones came to Oklahoma City in 1891 and served as deputy Unite States marshal under the late C. F. Colcord.  During recent years he conducted an insurance business.  Services will be held at 1a. m. Wednesday from the Watts and McAtee Chapel.

J. B. Jones, Deputy U. S. Marshal

MARSHAL KILLED

Deputy Jones Shot By Outlaws Near Pawhuska And Osage Nation

Probably Cravens Gang

Murderer Supposed To Have Been Hard-Pressed To The Officers Since Their Recent Wholesale Hold Up

July 5, 1903--Guthrie, Oklahoma--The murderer of Deputy United States Marshal J. B.  Jones was telegraphed today to the Marshal's office hereby Deputy Marshal Warren Bennett at Pawhuska.  Jones was killed by outlaws at an early hour this morning, near Big heart, in the Osage country.  The particulars are meager, but it is supposed that Jones was killed by the Cravens gang of bandits.

            Since the hold up of between 50 and 100 people by the Cravens gang, near Pawhuska, two Sundays ago, the officers and that section have been on the trail of the gang.  Only recently, during the present week, Jones and Deputy Joel McGuire of Ralston were here and announced their chase after the outlaws a hot one, but thus far unsuccessful.  And Jones mentioned that time that he had not been partaking in the search as he had other business to look after, but that he would undoubtedly join the rest of the boys soon in the hope of landing Cravens.

            Jones was about 50 years old

Webb Jones, Deputy U. S. Marshal

Former Police Chief Is Dead

Webb Jones Veteran Peace Officer, Here in 1890 Succumbs to Illness

August 25, 1923--The Oklahoman--Webb Jones, 61 years old, widely known veteran peace officer died at his home 1623 West Seventh Street, at 6:30 o'clock
Saturday afternoon,.  He had been in failing health for a year.

            Coming to Oklahoma in 1890 from his birthplace Bowling Green, Ky;  Jones spent the grater part of his life in Oklahoma City.  While the path of duty as an officer led him many times into danger, it was never necessary for him to "notch his gun," old officers say.  He was ever kind and cheerful but fearless, they say.

            He served as an officer practically all of the time he lived in Oklahoma.  Jones was one of the first deputy marshals who preserved order in the newly settled territory in early days.  Later, he served as deputy sheriff under Mike O'Brien, and was chief of police under the administration of Whit M. Grant.  During the past six year, he was truant office of Oklahoma City schools until July 1, when he resigned because of ill health.  Death was caused by a complication of heart ailments.

            Jones leaves his widow and one brother, F. B. Jones of Pettigrew, Arkansas, and one sister Mrs. Hattie Couchman, 1431 East Twenty-Second Street, Oklahoma City.

            Funeral arrangements had not been made Saturday night.

 W. A. Jones, Deputy U. S. Marshal

Pioneer Garvin Builder Dies; Funeral Today

June 15, 1952-- Maysville—Services for W. A. Jones, 80, pioneer Garvin County construction man, will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Maysville Methodist Church under the direction of Winans funeral home.  Jones died Saturday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence McKinney, here.

            Jones came to Garvin County in 1906 and served as a U. S. deputy marshal before statehood.  He established a construction firm and built a large number of business buildings in Maysville, Lindsay and Pauls Valle.  He operated the firm, W. A. Jones Construction Company for a number of y ears.  In recent years, the firm was changed to W. A. Jones and Sons Construction Company.

            He was the oldest contractor in the county and actively engaged in business until ill health forced him to retire three months ago.

            Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. McKinney; three sons, Clyde Jones, Fort Worth; Leonard, Waco, Texas and Floyd, Maysville and several grandchildren.