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     Charlie Nelson Young was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on February 20, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Edith Mony Collins, daughter of Robert Walter Collins and Martha Ellen Stump, on June 27, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Charlie Nelson Young died on March 14, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.⁴

     Hayden Donald "Jim" Young was buried at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 224-34-3423.⁸ He was born on April 24, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Apr 23, 1930.^2,8,3,5 He married Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery on February 28, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4 Hayden Donald "Jim" Young died on November 22, 2008 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^2,8,3,9 He Hayden Donald Young "Jim" - Mr. Young, 78, of Mooresville, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born in Franklin County, VA, on April 24, 1930, Jim was the oldest son of Edith Collins Young and the late Charles Nelson Young. He and his family lived in Roanoke, VA, until he transferred to Charlotte in 1961. He was a retired long-distance truck driver with Mundy Motorlines. In light of any situation, Jim always had a "story." His colorful recollections of his early days in Roanoke were a source of delight for his family and friends. Seasoned with his contagious sense of humor, Jim could make the most trying times more bearable, or at least more laughable. His unshakable positive attitude and determined spirit despite his illness were inspirational and admirable. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends who dearly loved him. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Edward Gwaltney. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Montgomery Young; daughter, Patricia Claiborne (Paul), son Donald Nelson Young (Kathy) mother Edith Collins Young, daughter-in-law, Cathy Gwaltney; brothers, Carlton Young (Ina), Hylton Young (Frances), Tony Young (Trudy) and sister-in-law Hazel Johnson. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kimberly Connell, Michael Gwaltney, Jr., Keri Stocks (Justin), Leslie Netta (Joe), Alex Caliborne, Joshua Young, and Jordan Young. Surviving great-grandchildren are Kristin Lawson, Andrew Lawson, Ethan Gwaltney, Evan Gwaltney, and Samuel Netta. Also surviving are five nephews and two nieces. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park. on November 24, 2008.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-7242.⁵ Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery was buried at Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^6,2 She was born on January 10, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,5,4 As of June 19, 1947,her married name was Gwaltney.³ She married James Edward Gwaltney, son of Charles Edward "Charlie" Gwaltney and Virgie Ellen King, on June 19, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery and James Edward Gwaltney were divorced on February 16, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ As of February 28, 1953,her married name was Young.³ Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery married Hayden Donald "Jim" Young, son of Charlie Nelson Young and Edith Mony Collins, on February 28, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Jean Eleanor/Ellen Montgomery died on June 7, 2009 at Mooresville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^2,6,5 She Jean Montgomery Young, 80, of Mooresville, N. C., passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009, following a brief, but valiant battle with brain cancer. Born in Roanoke, Va. on January 10, 1929, Jean was the daughter of Charles W. and Sarah Blanche Montgomery. When her husband was transferred to Charlotte in 1961, Jean and their three children joined him, and the family has remained in this area since that time. Jean began a long career in hotel/motel management in the 1960's. She managed properties for Ramada Inns and Holiday Inns, and in the nineties, she co-managed The Winds Resort in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. During those years, she and her husband resided at Sunset Beach, N.C. and enjoyed their times with family visits on the shore. Jean always loved the beach and was never seen without a fully toned tan, and a flawless sense of fashion and style. Just a few months before her 80th birthday, she was a model in a Belk, Inc. display of autumn classics. For the last ten years of her life, Jean worked in the office of Belk Mooresville, where she developed her usual array of long lasting friendships with co-workers. Jean's family was the focus of her life. A devoted mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and great-grandmother, she always placed the needs of her family before her own. Even in times of her recent illness, she strived to ensure that her children and grandchildren were well take care of. She was also an avid, life-long bowler, and has participated in league bowling since 1958. Jean's recent years, though wrought with tragedy, were still precious to her and to her family. Nineteen months ago, her oldest child, Michael, passed away due to complications following a stroke. On November 22, 2008, Hayden Young, her beloved husband of 56 years, lost his battle with lung cancer. Eight weeks later, her mother-in-law, Edith Collins Young, succumbed to the natural aging process at 98. Within two months, she learned that a brain tumor was sapping her strength. Despite aggressive treatment, she was unable to recover. This magnificent woman will be sorely missed by her many adoring friends and family. Jean is survived by her daughter, Patricia Young Claiborne; her son, Donald N. Young; son-in-law, Paul Claiborne; daughters-in-law, Cathy Gwaltney and Kathy Rollins; sister, Hazel M. Johnson; grandchildren, Kimberly Connell, Michael Gwaltney, Jr., Keri L. Stocks, Leslie K. Netta, Alex Claiborne, Joshua Young and Jordon Young; and great-grandchildren, Kristin Lawson, Andrew Lawson, Ethan Gwaltney, Evan Gwaltney, Samuel Netta, and arriving later in June, Abby Netta. Burial will follow in Glenwood Memorial Park. Jean's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Melody Worsham, with Hospice & Palliative Care, Darla Corah, with Home Instead, and Kimberly Rippy and Dr. Warden Woodard with Carolinas Hematology and Oncology, for their steadfast, attention care of Mrs. Young. on June 8, 2009.²

     Carlton Rodney Young was born on April 3, 1932 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Barbara Fay/Faye Thrasher on December 20, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Carlton Rodney Young and Barbara Fay/Faye Thrasher were divorced on February 2, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Carlton Rodney Young married Ina Joyce Baker on May 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Carlton Rodney Young died on January 10, 2021 at Virginia at age 88.⁵ He Carlton Rodney "Carty" Young, 88, of Roanoke, Virginia, was called peacefully to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Edith Young; his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Jean Young; and sister-in-law, Frances "Babe" Young. Carty is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ina Young; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Jane Young and Scott and Kathy Young; his brother, Hylton "Wimpy" Young; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Trudy Young; along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Carty's life was forever changed when through God's amazing grace he responded to the gospel as he realized he was a sinner in need of a Savior....and that Savior's name was Jesus Christ. Many times, as he talked of the goodness of God towards him and those he loved, his eyes would fill with tears and his voice would break as he became overwhelmed at the reality of God's loving kindness and faithfulness in our everyday lives. on January 13, 2021.⁵

     Ina Joyce Baker was born on June 15, 1932 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 6, 1960,her married name was Young.¹ She married Carlton Rodney Young, son of Charlie Nelson Young and Edith Mony Collins, on May 6, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Frances Evelyn Custer was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 8, 1933 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of September 14, 1956,her married name was Young.¹ She married Hylton Arvil Young, son of Charlie Nelson Young and Edith Mony Collins, on September 14, 1956 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Frances Evelyn Custer died on December 23, 2018 at Virginia at age 85.² She YOUNG, Frances Custer, 85, of Sandston, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hylton; daughters, Lori Johnson (Lin), Whitney Farrow (Dave); grandchildren, Emily Whittemore (Willie), Matt Johnson, Zach Farrow (Erin) and Shane Farrow; great-grandchildren, Addison and Jackson Farrow; and her brother, Jim Custer of Roanoke, Va. A graveside service will be held at Washington Memorial Park. on December 27, 2018.²

     Mary Frances Hall was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-27-3962.⁴ Her married name was Short.¹ She married Michael Wayne "Mike" Short.^1,3,6 Mary Frances Hall was born on April 20, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She died on August 15, 2002 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 36.^7,5,8,4 She SHORT, Mary Frances Hall, 36, of Bassett, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2002, at her home. She was born on April 20, 1966, in Franklin County, Virginia. The daughter of Margaret Guilliams Hall and the late George Washington Hall. Mrs. Short was co-owner of M & S Mobile Home Movers with her husband. She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Short of Henry County; three stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Kenny W. and Linda Short of Franklin County, Tim and Shelia Short of Franklin County, and M.J. Short of Roanoke; two brothers and sister-in-law, Elmer Lee and Rose Marie Hall of Franklin County, and George Daniel Hall of Franklin County; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Thomas Lynch of Franklin County, Carol and Jim Whitehead of Alaska, Minnie Lou Galyean of Franklin County, and Ruby and Chris Young of Martinsville; one granddaughter, Taylor Short; and several nieces and nephews. A joint visitation will be held with her husband, Michael Wayne Short on Wednesday, August 21, 2002, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Martinsville Church of God. A joint funeral service will be conducted with her husband, Michael Wayne Short on Thursday, August 22, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Martinsville Church of God with Rev. Jackie Poe officiating. The joint burial will follow in the Henry Memorial Park on August 20, 2002.⁷ She CRIME CAREFULLY ORCHESTRATED - HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF SAID KILLERS EITHER PLANNED CAREFULLY OR KNEW FAMILY WELL
The slaying of a Henry County couple and abduction of their 9-year-old daughter was either a carefully orchestrated crime or the killer or killers knew the family so well it would have been easy to pull it off, Henry County Sheriff Frank Cassell said Monday. Meanwhile, family and friends of the slain couple, Michael and Mary Short, are frustrated by the lack of evidence pointing to the whereabouts of the Shorts' missing daughter, Jennifer. The friends have created an account to raise reward money to help find the girl who was taken from her bed five days ago. "Maybe somebody knows something and this will help," said Sheila Davis of Boones Mill, a family friend who started the drive. Cassell said investigators are still getting tips from the barrage of phone calls, and authorities have chased leads into at least five different states. But all of them have been dead-ends and police have no obvious direction on where to take the investigation. The Shorts were found shot to death Thursday morning when a man who worked with Michael Short went to their house to pick him up. Soon after police arrived, they realized Jennifer was missing. One thing that has stymied police is they haven't decided why the Shorts were killed or why their daughter was abducted. It's unclear if the primary motive was killing the couple, which led to the abduction, or if it was a planned abduction that led to the killings, Cassell said. "This is a very unusual, bizarre case," Cassell said to a swarm of local and national media at one of two press conferences Monday. Court documents obtained Monday in Henry County Circuit Court suggest that Mary Short, 36, and Michael Short, 50, were shot once each at very close range with a .22-caliber gun. A single .22-caliber casing was found in Mary Short's bed. Another .22-caliber casing was found on the floor of the enclosed carport where her husband was killed while he slept. Gunshot residue was taken from both bodies, indicating they were shot at close range. But the evidence taken from the home seems to be all the police have to go on. Cassell said investigators were initially surprised that there was so little obvious crime-related evidence in the Shorts' home. He declined to comment on any of the evidence police took from the house. Some 15 mounted officers from the Rockingham County (N.C.) Sheriff's Office searched the area around the Shorts' home but quit after no clues were found. A pond behind the house was dragged for possible evidence, but none was found there either, Cassell said. Up to 30 sworn officers from eight law enforcement agencies are on the case at any given time, Cassell said. Much of the time has been spent interviewing family and friends of the couple as well as business acquaintances of Michael Short, who ran a mobile home-moving business. Cassell said Michael Short had many more part-time and casual workers than they first realized. Nobody is being ruled out as a possible suspect, Cassell said. Cassell said police have pretty much eliminated robbery as a motive, because more than $600 was found in the house, either in wallets or a bank bag. While most of the items on the list of things officers took from the house were common objects such as photos of Jennifer, key rings and a receipt from a Wal-Mart trip on the last night the Shorts were seen alive, other items listed on the search warrant raise questions. Included on the list: The phrase was "Im (sic) glad to see," was written on a windowpane in the carport where Michael Short was found. It was unclear if it had any connection to the crime. A 12-gauge shotgun, a .22-caliber rifle and ammunition for each were recovered from the house. It was unclear from the court documents where they were found. Police would not comment on who the guns belonged to or if they were used in the killings. A number of records relating to Michael Short's mobile home-moving business. Multiple rolls of undeveloped film from the office area of the house. All the waiting and lack of news of Jennifer's safety led Sheila Davis to do something Monday. Davis said she's known Michael Short and his family for years. "You see this on the TV with people you don't even know and you pray for them and then it happens to you and you can't even believe it," she said. Davis opened an account at a local bank for donations that could help in the investigation. She said the money can be used as a reward for information or to hire detectives or whatever is needed. She just wants to see Jennifer safe at home again. "Your family loves you [Jennifer] and wants you home," she said. Funeral services for Michael and Mary Short will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Martinsville Church of God. Donations for the reward fund can be sent to: Jennifer Renee Short Family Fund, c / o First National Bank, PO Box 207, Boones Mill VA 24065. Zeke Barlow can be reached at 761-9990 or zekeb@roanoke.com. CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE The Henry County Sheriff's Office listed 64 items seized from the the home of Michael and Mary Short which are or could be could be evidence relating to their killings and the disappearance of their daughter Jennifer, 9. Here are some of the items: - .22 caliber bullet casing from Mary Shot's bed - .22 caliber bullet casing from the floor of the enclosed carport where Michael Short was shot - Gunshot residues from the bodies of Michael and Mary Short - A finger-traced impression on glass that read "Im glad to see" - Bedclothes and pillows from both Mary Short's and Jennifer Short's beds. - A flashlight from Jennifer Short's bed. - Marlin model No. 60 .22 rifle and ammunition - Winchester 12-gauge shotgun and ammunition - Telephone wires from the south end of the home's phone box. Police have confirmed the wires were cut. - A Wal-Mart receipt dated Wednesday Aug. 14. The time on the receipt is 10:51 p.m. - A total of $605 in cash, and a $211 check from the Bank of Ferrum - Office records from Michael Shorts mobile home moving business, which he ran out of the home - Mary Short's computer - A baby's milestone book about Jennifer Short, and her growth and health records, found beneath her mother's bed. - Pages with names and phone numbers taken from Jennifer Short's room. - A plastic cup and a handwritten note found on the kitchen table. on August 20, 2002.⁹

     Michael Wayne "Mike" Short was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Frances Hall, daughter of George Washington Hall and Margaret Marie Guilliams.^1,2,3 Michael Wayne "Mike" Short was born on February 18, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He died on August 15, 2002 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 50.^3,4,5 He SHORT, Michael Wayne, (Mike), 50, of Bassett, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2002, at his home. He was born on February 18, 1952, in Franklin County, Virginia. The son of the late Billie and Annie Arrington Short. Mr. Short was co-owner of M & S Mobile Home Movers with his wife. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Short of Henry County; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny W. and Linda Short of Franklin County, Tim and Shelia Short of Franklin County, and M.J. Short of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Sarah Short of Franklin County; two sisters, Linda Hogan of Franklin County and Carolyn and Tommy Hodges of Franklin County; one granddaughter, Taylor Short; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A joint visitation will be held with his wife, Mary Frances Hall Short on Wednesday, August 21, 2002, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Martinsville Church of God. A joint funeral service will be conducted with his wife Mary Frances Hall Short on Thursday, August 22, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Martinsville Church of God with Rev. Jackie Poe officiating. The joint burial will follow in the Henry Memorial Park. on August 20, 2002.³

     Jennifer Renee Short was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on July 12, 1993 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 She died on August 15, 2002 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 9.^7,3 She MOURNERS GATHER TO REMEMBER 9 YEARS OF LIFE - FAMILY, FRIENDS AND A COMMUNITY SAY GOODBYE TO JENNIFER SHORT
When Jennifer Renee Short was 5 years old, her father's uncle, Frank Arrington, promised her a fishing trip. He held out his hands to show her the size of the fish they'd catch, and her eyes lit up. Every time they spoke afterward, Jennifer would ask him, "Uncle Frank, when are we going fishing?" But Jennifer and her granduncle never took that trip. Arrington told that story to national media eight weeks ago as he pleaded for his missing niece's safe return. He told it again, his voice halting, as Jennifer's family made preparations for her funeral. Saturday afternoon, more than 250 people came to Martinsville Church of God to say goodbye to a 9-year-old girl whose death has become a national tragedy. A national search for Jennifer began Aug. 15, when her parents, Michael and Mary Short, were found shot to death. That search ended in sorrow Oct. 4, when a DNA test confirmed that Jennifer's body had been found in North Carolina. Pictures on a poster board outside the sanctuary showed aspects of Jennifer's life that a public riveted by the story of her disappearance has never seen: Jennifer grinning up at the camera, wearing a new pair of in-line skates. Jennifer sticking her tongue out as she climbs into the back seat of a car. Jennifer dressed in her baseball uniform, holding a bat as if ready to swing. Jennifer standing with a rainbow behind her that appears to lightly touch her head. The funeral service concluded with a video that began with pictures of Jennifer as a baby asleep in her crib. It ended with footage of her relatives gathered in North Carolina at a bridge, now covered with flowers and teddy bears, next to where Jennifer's remains were discovered. Three ministers officiated at the service. As dozens of the Shorts' relatives sobbed quietly, Pastor Jackie Poe assured them that in God's arms, Jennifer's life will never end. The community in Henry County has been torn apart in the past year, by layoffs, by unemployment, by corruption in the county government, said the Rev. Morris Fleischer. But, like the tragedy of Sept. 11 that united the citizens of New York, the deaths of Jennifer and her parents brought the people in Henry County together, he said. He compared the killings of the Short family to a terrorist attack. The Rev. Kevin English echoed Fleischer's words, calling the killings an "act of terrible evil." He addressed Henry County Sheriff Frank Cassell and the police officers from the counties of Franklin, Henry and Rockingham, N.C., who came to serve as honorary pallbearers. He prayed for God to grant them both peace and wisdom as they continue their hunt for a suspect in the slayings. Teddy bears and dolls were lined up beneath and to either side of the closed casket. One bear held a note that read, "Sweetheart - we'll miss you." As the funeral procession rolled slowly down Liberty Road, a young boy alongside the road held up a sign that read "Jennifer Always." "Deep down everybody was hoping against hope that she was alive," said Betty Martin, a Martinsville resident who came to show her support for the Short family. She was waiting for the burial ceremony to begin at Henry Memorial Park in Bassett Forks. "This whole thing just shouldn't have happened. "It is like a terrorist thing in our community," she said. "Things like that normally happen in big cities, but this was here." She agreed with the Rev. Fleischer that the Shorts' tragedy has drawn the community together. "It is a very Christian community, but with a country flavor, so you know how it is - if you don't know them you know somebody that did." The Shorts' relatives chose for Jennifer to be laid to rest next to her mother. At the graveside ceremony, a bird handler released six white doves: three for Michael, Mary and Jennifer Short; three for the Holy Trinity. After the ceremony, Jim Whitehead, one of Jennifer's uncles, talked of how angry and frustrated he's become since the killings. He spoke of how he wants the nation not to forget Jennifer and her parents, and how he wants tougher laws against crime so that what happened to Jennifer won't ever happen again. And he talked about the doves. As he watched the birds circle together, he said, he knew that Jennifer's spirit, and her mother's and father's, were with them as they disappeared into the sky. on October 13, 2002.⁸