• PRINT EDITIONS
  • | CONTACT
  • | TEL: 304.645.1206 | E: hello@wvdn.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
West Virginia Daily News
  • Home
  • News
  • Community
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Government
    • All
    • City
    • County
    • State
    Governor Patrick Morrisey speaks during his press briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 29 after meeting with House and Senate leaders.

    Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

    Shelley Moore Capito

    Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

    Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

    Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

    Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

    Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

    Trending Tags

    • Greenbrier County
    • Politics
    • Senate
    • Monroe County
    • White Sulphur Springs
    • Rainelle
    • Lewisburg
    • Alderson
    • City
    • County
    • State
  • Entertainment
  • PUBLIC NOTICES
    • PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES
    • PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • STATEWIDE LEGALS SEARCH
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Community
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Government
    • All
    • City
    • County
    • State
    Governor Patrick Morrisey speaks during his press briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 29 after meeting with House and Senate leaders.

    Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

    Shelley Moore Capito

    Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

    Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

    Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

    Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

    Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

    Trending Tags

    • Greenbrier County
    • Politics
    • Senate
    • Monroe County
    • White Sulphur Springs
    • Rainelle
    • Lewisburg
    • Alderson
    • City
    • County
    • State
  • Entertainment
  • PUBLIC NOTICES
    • PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES
    • PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • STATEWIDE LEGALS SEARCH
No Result
View All Result
West Virginia Daily News
No Result
View All Result

From the ArchivesEchoes Of The Past

Shown in the photo from left, Ellen Broudy, Mesha Maren-Hogan, and Beverly Pauley

Echoes of the Past: Local Women Bring Home Writing Awards

by WV Daily News
July 3, 2025
0

1925– 100 Years AgoAuto RacingThe Grafton Racing Club is sponsoring the 4th of July races at the Greenbrier Valley Fair...

Phot of Dick Skaggs and Mary Ann Mann

Echoes of the Past: Miss Mann Awarded Radio

by WV Daily News
June 12, 2025
0

1925– 100 Years AgoThe Simple TruthThe most serious evil that the colleges have to contend with is the present status...

Echoes of the Past: Jazz Concert Highlights GVT’s Grand Opening Celebration

by WV Daily News
June 5, 2025
0

1925– 100 Years AgoA Menace To TraverlersHeavy trucks and light Ford cars at the hands of reckless drivers are constantly...

Photo of Anthony Nalker

Echoes of the Past: Local Soldier Armed With Abundant Musical Talent

by WV Daily News
May 29, 2025
0

1925– 100 Years AgoRainelle CommencementThis will be the first commencement of the Rainelle High School. The exercises will open May...

Learning the hoop dance are (l to r) Debbie Pennington, Rupert Elementary, Martha Snider, Homeschool Network; Mikki Dixon, White Sulphur Springs; Kevin Locke; and Novella Green, Lewisburg Elementary. From the article "Teachers Participate In Workshop"

Echoes of the Past: Teachers Participate In Workshop

by WV Daily News
May 22, 2025
0

1925– 100 Years AgoTrouble At TalcottThe intermeddling of the Ku Klux Klan at Talcott, Summers County, disrupted commencement week in...

Obituary: Olen E. Jones, Jr.

by WV Daily News
in Obituaries
February 2, 2023
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0

Olen E. Jones, Jr. 

166
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

JONES

Olen E. Jones, Jr. passed away January 31, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side.

He served in many capacities in West Virginia Higher Education over 45 years, including receiving his A.B. and M.A. degrees from Marshall University, Huntington, WV, and his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Northwestern University. Dr. Jones’ most recent position was President of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. His past National Professional Positions: Test Director, Medical College Admissions (MCAT); Assistant Vice President, Contract Operations, the American College Testing (ACT) Program and Director of Test Administrative, the American College Testing (ACT) Program. His State Professional Positions: Executive Vice President, Marshall University; Provost, Marshall University; Dean of Students, Marshall University, and Vice President for Support Services, Marshall University.

Dr. Jones’ National recognitions: “Dale Dodson Award” from American Associations of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine; “Top Graduate Schools” from U. S. News & World Report magazine; nine consecutive years as an outstanding Medical school and four years listed in Top Ten Rural Medicine during his Presidency at WVSOM. His State recognitions: “Top 50 Most Powerful People in West Virginia” from West Virginia Executive Magazine, Mr. Greenbrier Award” from Greenbrier Military School Alumni Association, “Business Leader of the Year” from the Greater Greenbrier Chamber of Commerce, “Leadership Award” from Boy Scouts of America and “Outstanding President” from the Rotary Club. Dr. Jones’ Local Activities: Greenbrier County Schools Foundation, President; Lewisburg Rotary Club, Past President, and Greenbrier Valley Theatre, former Board of Directors member.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Patty Barber Jones; son, Jeffrey E. Jones (Shelley); daughter, Kimberly Jones; and son, Jay E. Jones (Gelila); his grandchildren, Hayden, Lindsay, Leah, Naomi, and Jacob Jones, Dixon and Alex Snukals; and great-grandchildren, Warner and Katherine Snukals.

It was Dr. Jones’ wishes to be cremated with no public services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Dr. Olen E. Jones, Jr. scholarship fund at WVSOM. This fund was established for needy West Virginia students to attend WVSOM by the Maier Foundation and WVSOM.

Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.

This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.

WV Daily News

West Virginia Daily News has been serving Greenbrier and Monroe Counties since 1852.

Tags: Boy Scouts of AmericaBusinesscollegeFamilyGraduateGreenbrierGreenbrier CountyGreenbrier County SchoolsGreenbrier Military SchoolLewisburgMarshall UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOlen E. Jones Jr.Olen JonesScholarshipStateUniversityVAWest VirginiaWest Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineWVWVSOM

Related

Genevieve Elizabeth “Libby” Lee (Hilton) Murray
Obituaries

Obituary: Genevieve Elizabeth “Libby” Lee (Hilton) Murray, 91

July 9, 2025
Hugh Frederick “Fred” Hutchinson Jr.
Obituaries

Obituary: Hugh Frederick “Fred” Hutchinson Jr., 92

July 9, 2025
Laura Kathleen (Hodges) Loudermilk
Obituaries

Obituary: Laura Kathleen (Hodges) Loudermilk, 90

July 7, 2025
Carolyn Ann Neely Canterbury
Obituaries

Obituary: Carolyn Ann Neely Canterbury, 79

July 7, 2025
Load More
[adrotate group="11"]
Next Post

Obituary: Aurora Grace Sydenstricker

West Virginia Daily News

The West Virginia Daily News has been serving the Greenbrier Valley and southeastern West Virginia since 1852.

Learn more

Information

  • Home
  • Subscribe to the WV Daily News
  • Grants & Assistance
  • Submit News and Events
  • Privacy Policy
  • Ethics, Standards & Corrections
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2022 The West Virginia Daily News, powered by ECENT CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Menu Item
  • _____________
  • Home
  • Editions
  • News
    • Local News
    • National News
    • State News
    • Crime
    • Business and Tech
  • Community
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • High School Sports
    • College Sports
  • Government
    • City
    • County
    • State
  • Entertainment
  • Public Notices

Copyright © 2022 The West Virginia Daily News, powered by ECENT CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.