1. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ron J. Hedrick, 70, of Cannon Street, Princeton, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 20,2019 at his home.
Born on October 8, 1949 in Montcalm, he was a son of the late Marshall James and Verneda Kendrick Hedrick.
He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was a retired manager for Brooks Automotive in PA and then the Cole Auto Group in Bluefield. He had a love and passion for cars and the automotive industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Hedrick.
Survivors include
his son, Travis (Melissa) Hedrick of Latrobe, PA;
brother, Kenneth (Millie) Hedrick and their son Kory of Charlotte, NC; and Ernestine Hedrick of NC.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Rev. Jonathan Riggins officiating. Burial will follow with friends and family serving as pallbearers. Military honors will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 AM.
Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Hedrick family."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Arlene Keen
[Frances A Keen]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1944
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 30 Jul 2002
SSN: 414083800
Notes: 22 Feb 1973: Name listed as FRANCES ARLENE KEEN;
06 Aug 2002: Name listed as FRANCES A KEEN"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Tnbreeze; 24 Apr 2011.
" Francis Arlene Keen
Birth 13 Apr 1944
Death 30 Jul 2002 (aged 58)
Burial
Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, USA "
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken 14 May 1940;
Page 771B; Image 13 of 31; Household #97.
Listed as Ramona Shoemaker; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John F. Shoemaker.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ramona Lee Shoemaker
[Romona Lee Beavers]
[Romona Mayhugh]
[Ramona Mayhugh]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1931
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[Hemphill, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 May 2003
Father: John Shoemaker
Mother: Lora Roland
SSN: 234465032
Notes: Sep 1947: Name listed as RAMONA LEE SHOEMAKER;
Feb 1953: Name listed as ROMONA LEE BEAVERS;
12 Apr 1979: Name listed as ROMONA L MAYHUGH;
11 Jan 1980: Name listed as ROMONA LEE MAYHUGH;
17 May 2003: Name listed as RAMONA MAYHUGH"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 117; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Fizer; born 16 Mar 1918 in Maitland, WV; single; living in Maitland, WV; son of Claude and
D.R.; married on 11 Mar 1939 in Welch, WV; Rachel Lane; born 22 Feb 1920 in Kimball, WV; single;
living in Maitland, WV; daughter of Steve and Nora.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 117; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Fizer; born 16 Mar 1918 in Maitland, WV; single; living in Maitland, WV; son of Claude and
D.R.; married on 11 Mar 1939 in Welch, WV; Rachel Lane; born 22 Feb 1920 in Kimball, WV; single;
living in Maitland, WV; daughter of Steve and Nora.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkins District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken 1 May 1940; Page
58B; Image 8 of 30; Household #56.
Listed as John Henry Allen; age 21; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; Negro; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, Irving Allen.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #41916; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Henry Allen; age 21; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; Colored; living at Havaco, WV; son of Irvin
and Edna (Thornton) Allen; married on 10 Aug 1940 at Tazewell, VA; Lucille Martin; age 18; born
in Morrisville, VA; single; Colored; living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Walter and Lillie (Richmond)
Martin.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Henry Allen
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Elkhorn, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1919
Residence Place: Havaco, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Koppers Coal Co
Weight: 155
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Lucille Allen
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Henry Allen Self (Head)
Lucille Allen Wife"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Henry Allen
[John H Allen]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1919
Birth Place: Elkhorn, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 May 1997
Father: Ervin Allen
Mother: Edna Thornton
SSN: 233144955
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as JOHN HENRY ALLEN;
31 May 1997: Name listed as JOHN H ALLEN"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #41916; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Henry Allen; age 21; born in Elkhorn, WV; single; Colored; living at Havaco, WV; son of Irvin
and Edna (Thornton) Allen; married on 10 Aug 1940 at Tazewell, VA; Lucille Martin; age 18; born
in Morrisville, VA; single; Colored; living at Havaco, WV; daughter of Walter and Lillie (Richmond)
Martin.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Roosevelt Stacy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Jul 1957
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Dave Stacy
Mother: Arlena Elswick
Spouse: Betty Jean Ball
Certificate Number: 1957021504"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Phil Holden; 28 Sep 2012.
" Walter Rosevelt Stacy
Birth 19 Jun 1935
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Sep 2012 (aged 77)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Ball Cemetery on Rock Ridge
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 97938322"Additional Information Posted:
"Walter Rosevelt Stacy, 77 years of age of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 in Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, VA. Born June 19, 1935 in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Dave and Arleva Elswick Stacy. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA and the Jesus Church of Bartley, WV, an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Stacy, a son, Don Stacy, sister, Lucille Thornsbury, brother, Bill Stacy and granddaughter, Lisa Stacy.
"Survivors include daughter, Cheryle Keen and fiance, Donald Hess of Stringtown, WV; sons Barney Stacy and wife Polly of Jolo, WV, Michael Stacy of Oozley, WV, Bobby Stacy and wife Patricia of Raysal, WV, Roger Stacy and wife Crystal of Oozley, WV; sister, Ruby Bowles and husband Curtis of Statesville, NC.
"He is also survived by grandchildren, Amy and David Duty, B. J. Keen, J. J. And Danielle Keen, Johnathan Stacy, Charlie Stacy, Jessica Stacy and fiancé Nickolas Baker, Bradley Stacy, Michael Stacy and Amber Stacy; great grandchildren, Chelsea Pendergrass, Little Johnathan Stacy, Kerra Stacy, Kyra Keen and Kayleigh Keen; special friends Nadene Short and Roger Hale; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends of Oozley Branch Hollow.
"Funeral services for Walter Rosevelt Stacy will be conducted at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Pete Woods and Junior McClanahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery on Rock Ridge, Bradshaw, WV.
"Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Jesus Church of Bartley Monday, September 23 after 6:00 p.m. with evening services at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be viewed at www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Walter Rosevelt Stacy have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home, Grundy, VA. "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Betty Jean Ball Stacy"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Brenda Wood, Bradshaw,
WV 24817.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Jean Ball
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Jul 1957
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Oma Ball
Mother: Nancy Blankenship
Spouse: Walter Roosevelt Stacy
Certificate Number: 1957021504"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Jean Stacy [Betty Jean Stacey] [Betty Stacy] [Betty Jean Ball]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1942
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia [Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 21 Jun 2002
Father:
Ara Ball
Mother:
Nancy N Blankenship
SSN: 232965478
Notes: 09 Jun 1972: Name listed as BETTY JEAN STACY;
05 Jun 1984: Name listed as BETTY JEAN STACEY;
26 Jun 2002: Name listed as BETTY J STACY"
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Brenda Ball and Kelly Wood"; Article; Page 257; submitted by Brend Kay Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.