Aulander, NC – Matthew Zane Jones, age 22, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from injuries incurred in an auto accident.
Matthew was born in Hertford County on April 25, 1991, a son of Connie Elaine Newsome and the late Charles M. Jones. He worked as a plumber’s assistant and enjoyed just having fun and being a “goofball”.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Connie Elaine Newsome of Aulander, NC; two brothers, Christopher Newsome of Winton, NC, and Michael Jones of Aulander, NC; stepfather, Larry Bailey, Jr.; stepsister, Megan Bailey; his maternal grandparents, Connie Price Newsome and Kenneth Marshall Newsome, Sr. of Winton, NC; his paternal grandmother, Josepha Jones of Virginia Beach, VA; and his special friend, Donna Whitaker. Besides his father, Matthew was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Charles T. Jones.


I just found out what happened and I am at a total loss for words!I haven’t known him very long but from what I knew Matthew was a good young man with a heart of gold! He was much to young to leave so soon but God needed another angel for a reason! My heart goes out to the whole family and friends! RIP Matthew!
My heart goes out to the entire family. I did not know Matthew personally, but do know how tragic it is to lose someone so young. My sincere condolences to all the family.
So sorry for your loss.Will remember you all in the days ahead in prayer.
My heart and prayers go out to u and your family…
I am sorry for your loss.
Matt we will miss you, I appreciate the respect you showed me when you came around. I will miss seeing you come up in the yard, and sit by the fire. Till we meet again, R.I.P. SWEETHEART !!!!!
R.I.P my friend gone but never forgotten. I am so sorry for your lost Connie and family.