Martha R. Jones

Martha Rose Jones. 68, a resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her home. She retired from Honeywell after 30 years of service and was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Richardson and step-father, John Richardson; father, Beaver McNabb; sister, Willie Marshall and brothers, Thomas McNabb, H.L. McNabb and Joe McNabb. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Junior" Jones of Benton; son, Ricky Mullinax of Cleveland; daughters, Sharon Jones of Benton and Debbie Rayfield and Cynthia Tankersley, both of Cleveland; loving sisters, Sue Childs, Wanda Roper and Doris Hawkins all of Cleveland; brothers, Dibble McNabb of Benton and Ross and Don McNabb of Cleveland; granddaughter, Keisha Mullinax of Benton and grandsons, Matt and Mark Rayfield and Zach Tankersley all of Cleveland; great-granddaughter, Kasey Rayfield. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Benton Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Tony Duggan officiating. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Jones family guestbook at higginsfuneral.com.