1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronda Mae “Munk” Hatfield, 63, of Coal Mountain, WV passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her home. She was born to the late Johnny Dee and Barbara Lester Walker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Robin Browning, two sisters-in-law Marsha Wallace and Patti Hopkins, and a son-in-law Jason Glenn Bledsoe. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 41 years, Larry Hatfield, two daughters Chasity Bledsoe and Amy (Bryan) Justice of Coal Mountain, two sisters Kim (Larry) Dillon and Vanessa Walker both of Hanover, five brothers Jonathan Walker, Micky Walker, Ricky (Jeanetta) Walker, Bradley Walker and David Walker all of Hanover, special niece Ginger (Andrew) May of Reedy Creek, five grandchildren Jaiden and Ethan Bledsoe, Kaitlyn, Brianna, Brody Justice all of Coal Mountain and a host of other friends, family, and countless honorary grandchildren that she loved to cheer on at any ball game. Ronda was the life of any party, always joking and having a good time. You could usually find her sitting on a river bank or cheering her babies on at a ball game. Ronda had a heart of gold, eager to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She loved to attend cookouts with family where she was always full of laughter. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, September 22nd at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church, Coal Mountain, WV with Rev. James Cline officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Walker Family Cemetery, Hanover, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6 pm on Sunday, September 21st at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 028410; Ancestry.com Website.
James Danny Acord; age 24; born 6 Dec 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr college
education; livining at Oceana, WV; son of James Dee and Lurlene Leah (Adkins) Acord; married
on 1 Jul 1972 in Giles Co, VA; Barbara Ellen Acord; age 16; born 26 Feb 1956 in VA; single; this is
her 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 601, Oceana, WV; daughter of Leonard and
Virginia (Duncan) Bailey.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Danny Acord, 65, of Clear Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord and greeted with open arms
on January 8, 2013 in at his home, Clear Fork, WV. He was born December 6, 1947 in Clear Fork, WV a
son of the late James D. and Lurlene Adkins Acord. James was an Oceana High School graduate. He
was a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart, the Army
Commendation Medal and the Air Medal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four
brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale Acord, Dallas Steve Acord, and Stanley Dee Acord. Those left
to cherish his memories include a daughter Jessica Denise (Ronnie) Morris of Blythe, GA; two sons
James Danny Acord, Jr. of Lincolnton, GA, and Joseph Brian (Amy) Acord of Warrenville, SC; ten brothers
David (Kadie)Acord of Crouches Farm, Keith (Donna) Acord of Lynco, Kenny Acord of Oceana, Mike
Acord of Oceana, Ricky (Norma) Acord of SC, Mark (Claudia) Acord of Whitesville, Larry (Tonya) Presley
of Mullens, Norman Cline of Lynco, Chris (Lora) Acord of Mill Creek, and Timmy Acord of Oceana; three
sisters Joan Acord of TN, Reva Walls of Beckley, and Janet (Doug) Calloway of Glen Daniels; eight
grandchildren Alexus, Katelynn, Morgan, Natalie, Madison, Justin, Ryan, and Buck; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday January 11, 2013 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Bowels officiating. He will be laid to rest in
the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens. Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted
by Patty Greene; 10 Jan 2013.
James Danny Acord, Sr; born 6 Dec 1947; died 8 Jan 2013; buried here; picture and obit shown; awarded
the Purple Heart Medal.
"Family links:
Parents:
James Dee Acord (1918 - 1986)
Leah Lurlene Adkins Acord (1928 - 1996)
Siblings:
James Danny Acord (1947 - 2013)
Stanley Dee Acord (1956 - 2012)*
James Dale Acord (1960 - 1960)..."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #72 028410; Ancestry.com Website.
James Danny Acord; age 24; born 6 Dec 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr college
education; livining at Oceana, WV; son of James Dee and Lurlene Leah (Adkins) Acord; married
on 1 Jul 1972 in Giles Co, VA; Barbara Ellen Acord; age 16; born 26 Feb 1956 in VA; single; this is
her 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 601, Oceana, WV; daughter of Leonard and
Virginia (Duncan) Bailey.
Michael Craig "Mike" Johnson Sr
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #71 042851; Ancestry.com Website.
Michael C. Johnson; age 22; born 11 Jan 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 106, Lynco, WV; son of Gayther and Nora (Mullins) Johnson; married on 30
Sep 1971 in Lebanon, VA; Joan Acord; age 21; born 5 Jul 1950 in WV: single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Clearfork, WV; daughter of James and
Lurlene (Adkins) Acord.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Michael C Johnson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Mar 1973
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Gayther Johnson
Mother: Nora Mullins
Spouse: Betty Acord
Certificate Number: 1973010683"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Richard Johnson; 18 Feb 2018.
" Michael Craig Johnson, Sr
Birth 11 Jan 1949
Lynco, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jun 2015 (aged 66)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Mausoleum"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #71 042851; Ancestry.com Website.
Michael C. Johnson; age 22; born 11 Jan 1949 in WV' single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 106, Lynco, WV; son of Gayther and Nora (Mullins) Johnson; married on 30
Sep 1971 in Lebanon, vA; Joan Acord; age 21; born 5 Jul 1950 in WV: single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Clearfork, WV; daughter of James and
Lurlene (Adkins) Acord.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joan Acord, 75, of Clear Fork, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her home with her family. She was born on July 5, 1950 in Clear Fork, WV a daughter of the late James and Leah Lurlene Adkins Acord. Joan was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and watching Andy Griffith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her life partner Milton West, a son Milton Acord, a daughter Leah Neeley, brothers Aldie Charles Acord, Jimmy Dale Acord, Dallas Steve Acord, James “Danny” Acord, David “Bud” Acord, Norman Cline, Michael Wayne Acord and Timothy Acord. She leaves behind her daughter Lisa Acord and her granddaughter Taylr Masud, daughters Jennifer McNeeley and husband Drew of NC, Angie Workman and husband Eddie of Kopperston, Melissa Willis and husband of WV, and Cindy Belcher Simpson of WV, brothers Keith Acord of Clear Fork, Chris Acord and wife Lora of Oceana, Mark Acord and wife Claudia of Seth, Richard Acord of Mullens, Larry Acord and wife Tonya of Mullens and Kenny Acord and wife Lorraine, sisters Reva Wimmer of Beckley, and Janet Calloway of Glen Fork, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."