1. "McDowell County, WV Heritage...", Louis and Cleo Kennedy Collins article,
page 124.
Ferrell and Lady Payne Kenaday had four children: Gladys (married ______
Smallwood), Randolph, Ivory (married _______Thomas), and Cleo (married Louis
Hassell Collins).
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
Randolph Kennedy; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son
of Ferrell and Lydia (sic, Lady); married on 8 Jun 1935 at Welch, WV; Margaret Vance; age 16;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Mathias and Eliza; Lady
Kennedy and Eliza Vance signed as providing information.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #73.
Listed as Randolph Kennedy; age 31; born in WV; married; brakeman in coal mine; head of
household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
Randolph Kennedy; age 36; born and living at Bradshaw,, WV; divorced; married on 6 Nov 1953
at Lex, WV; Ruth Ann McCoy; age 26; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 183; "Raymond and Arlene Davis" article; submitted by Barbara C.
Davis, 2527 David Dr., Nashville, TN 37207.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Randolph D. Kennedy Sr.
Birth 2 Jan 1917
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Sep 1994 (aged 77)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190929625 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Ferrell Hatfield Kennedy (1888-1962) and Lydia "Lady" Payne-Kennedy (1895-1975)."Brother of Gladys Kennedy-Smallwood (1914-2003), Cleo Kennedy-Collins (1919-Deceased), and Ivory Kennedy-Thomas (Deceased).
"Married to Margaret Vance-Kennedy (1919-Deceased) on June 8, 1935 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1935, Page 334, Application Date: June 8, 1935). The marriage ended in divorce.
"Father of Irene Kennedy (1937-1937), and William Edward Kennedy (1939-1960).
"Also married to Ruth Ann McCoy-Kennedy (1926-1991) on November 6, 1953 in Lex, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, Page 42, Application Date: November 2, 1953).
"Father of James Kennedy (Deceased), Lady Kennedy-Hicks (Deceased), Loretta Faye Kennedy-Church (1947-2018), Randolph D. Kennedy Jr. (1952-1952), Donald Kennedy, Coburn Kennedy, Kathy Kennedy-Jewell, Bonnie Kennedy-Vance, and Arlene Kennedy-Davis.
"US Army, World War II veteran
"Inscription US Army, WWII"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #73.
Listed as Ruth Kennedy; age 25; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Randolph
Kennedy.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 42; WV Archives Web Site.
Randolph Kennedy; age 36; born and living at Bradshaw,, WV; divorced; married on 6 Nov 1953
at Lex, WV; Ruth Ann McCoy; age 26; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Ruth Ann McCoy Kennedy
Birth 5 Jul 1926
Hensley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jul 1991 (aged 65)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190929688"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Randolph D. Kennedy Sr. (1917-1994) on November 6, 1953 in Lex, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, Page 42, Application Date: November 2, 1953)."Mother of James Kennedy (Deceased), Lady Kennedy-Hicks (Deceased), Loretta Faye Kennedy-Church (1947-2018), Randolph D. Kennedy Jr. (1952-1952), Donald Kennedy, Coburn Kennedy, Kathy Kennedy-Jewell, Bonnie Kennedy-Vance, and Arlene Kennedy-Davis.
"Stepmother of William Edward Kennedy (1939-1960)."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #73.
Listed as James W. Kennedy; age 1 mon; born in Mar 1950 in WV; in household of father,
Randolph Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 243B, Family #53.
Listed as Will Pruett, age 10, born in VA, in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1232B; Image 102 of 132; Household #798.
Listed as William Pruett; age 19; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Augustus Pruitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"Augustus "Gus" Pruitt, Miner" article; Page 225; submitted by Elva Rowe, Jolo, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
William R. Pruitt; age 20; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 1 Apr 1941
at Jolo, WV; Virginia H. Jewell; age 16; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; with
consent of Nancy Pruitt, mother of William R. Pruitt and Brooks Jewell, father of Virginia H. Jewel
who was born on the 15 day of July, 1924.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 496; WV Archives Web Site.
William R. Pruitt; age 26; born and living at Jolo, WV; divorced; married on 26 Oct 1946 at Jolo,
WV; Winona Hagerman; age 25; born and living at Jolo, WV; divorced.
6. Facebook PM from Bonnie Riffe Sparks; 8 Aug 2021.
"Winonia " Tootsie" Hagerman born 3 Mar. 1921. She died 18 Nov. 2002. She is buried in the Goodman Cemetery. She married James Wesley Johnson 3 Mar. 1940. Son of Grover Johnson and Julina Bailey. They Divorced. She then married William R. Pruitt in 1946. Son of Augustus Pruitt Nancy Jane Hagerman. They were divorced."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
William R. Pruitt; age 20; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 1 Apr 1941
at Jolo, WV; Virginia H. Jewell; age 16; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV; with
consent of Nancy Pruitt, mother of William R. Pruitt and Brooks Jewell, father of Virginia H. Jewel
who was born on the 15 day of July, 1924.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 71A;
Image 13 of 28; Family #94/94.
Listed as James H. Rife; age 1 yr, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George P. Riffe.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bonnie Sparks; 8 feb 2007.
" James Howard Riffe
Birth 24 Sep 1908
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 May 1990 (aged 81)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Goodman Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"James Howard Riffe was the son of George Patton Riffe and Elizabeth Goodman. His grandparents were Booker B. and Lucy McPeak Riffe, James and Mary Muncy Goodman, ggrandparents were Gordon and Sarah Mullins Riffe, George and Malinda Gray McPeak, Rev. William Calvin and Cynthia Stone Goodman, Elizabeth Muncy Church and Jesse Childress. He married Patsy Hagerman on Aug. 14, 1933. He was the beloved father of 8 daughters and 3 sons."
3, Facebook PM from Bonnie Riffe Sparks; 8 Aug 2021.
"Patsy Hagerman born 5 Dec. 1915. In Jolo, WV. Died 23 June.1982. In Clinch Valley Community Hospital. She is buried in the Goodman Cemetery, Buckeye Hollow, Three Forks of Jolo, WV. She married James Howard Riffe 14 Aug.1933. Son of George Patton Riffe and Elizabeth Goodman. He died 28 May 1990 at his home in Three Forks, Jolo, WV. He is buried in the Goodman Cemetery, Buckeye Hollow, Three Forks of Jolo, WV."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 12/15 Jan 1920;
Page 215; Family #25.
Listed as Pattie Hegerman; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John Hagerman.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Goodman Cemetery, Jolo, McDowell Co, WC; submitted by Bonnie
Sparks; 9 Feb 2007.
Patsy Hagerman Riffe; born 5 Dec 1915 at Jolo, WV; died 23 Jun 1982 at Richlands, Tazewell Co,
VA; wife of James Howard Riffe; buried here.
3, Facebook PM from Bonnie Riffe Sparks; 8 Aug 2021.
"Patsy Hagerman born 5 Dec. 1915. In Jolo, WV. Died 23 June.1982. In Clinch Valley Community Hospital. She is buried in the Goodman Cemetery, Buckeye Hollow, Three Forks of Jolo, WV. She married James Howard Riffe 14 Aug.1933. Son of George Patton Riffe and Elizabeth Goodman. He died 28 May 1990 at his home in Three Forks, Jolo, WV. He is buried in the Goodman Cemetery, Buckeye Hollow, Three Forks of Jolo, WV."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Riffe, 85, of Jolo, WV, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA."Lib was born December 24, 1933 in Jolo, WV, a daughter of the late James and Patsy Hagerman Riffe. Lib was born with limited eyesight but never let it stand in her way; she was always there to help in any situation. Lib was a meticulous housekeeper and a talented crafter and quilt maker; everything was always hand-sewn. She loved our decoration every year; lovingly she planned the dinner and bought a flower for every grave in the cemetery; each grave must have a flower. It just seemed fitting for her to take her final journey on decoration weekend, with her family by her side. Lib will be forever remembered and missed. She was dearly loved by all her sweet nieces and nephews.
"In addition to her parents Lib was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Riffe; a sister Theodocia Riffe Rife; nephews, Ricky Shane Proffit, William Brandon Riffe Jr, Timothy Rife, Christopher Rife, Joseph Rife, and Eric Stacey; niece, Jennifer Jo Riffe, great nephew, Aaron Shane Dobbs II, great niece Marcelina Riffe and brothers-in-law, Ernest Rife, EC Sparks and Teddy Proffit; and sister-in-law, Sarah Riffe.
"Survivors include her childhood “partner in crime”, her brother, William Brandon Riffe of Kentucky, and brother, Kim Riffe of Jolo; six sisters, Bonnie Sparks of Jolo, Phyllis Proffit of Ohio, Dorothy “Dot” Hoskins and husband Jarrell of Ohio, Kay Bailey and John Tholander of Chesapeake, VA, Kathy Allen and husband Larry of Jolo and Donna Rife also of Jolo; nieces and nephews, Anita Crunk, Ginger Mercer, Jackie Riffe, Vickie Byers, Pamela Cohagen, Nick Proffit, Steven Proffit, Jamie Sparks, Tiffany Hanna, Brandy Hallett, Brenda Thayer, JC Riffe, Veronica Mullins, Tina Stinson, Annie Rife, Clay Hoskins, Sherry Hobson, Jason Christian, Becky Dobbs, Justin Allen, Courtney Kennedy, Donnie Rife, Tonya Mitchel, Clysta Barnes, Cassie Irwin, and Corrine Riffe; cousin and special friend, Imogene Vance and numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Preacher Hobert Kennedy and Reverend Bob Blevins officiating at the Three Forks Church of God at Three Forks near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Goodman Cemetery in Buckeye Hollow near Jolo, WV...."
2. Facebook PM; 7 Aug 2021; Bonnie Riffe Sparks.
" Mary Elizabeth: . Born 24 Dec.1933. Died 23 Aug 2020. Buried in the Goodman Cemetery. Never married. No children"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd E. Uhl; age 21; born in Fairmont, WV; single; living at Newhall, WV; married on 15 May 1948
at Welch, WV; Dolly Pruitt; age 17; born and living at Newhall, WV; single; with consent of
Monroe Pruit, father of Dolly Pruitt.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Lloyd E. Uhl; age 21; born in Fairmont, WV; single; living at Newhall, WV; married on 15 May 1948
at Welch, WV; Dolly Pruitt; age 17; born and living at Newhall, WV; single; with consent of
Monroe Pruit, father of Dolly Pruitt.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1954); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Dollie Fay Uhl; born and died on 28 Feb 1954 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; stillborn; premature
birth; daughter of Lloyd Edward and Dollie Mae (Pruitt) Uhl; parents residence, Newhall, WV; buried
1 Mar 1954 in a family cemetery.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011; maintained by April Uhl
Brooks.
" James Monroe “Monroe” Pruitt
Birth 29 Mar 1896
Death 3 Jul 1978 (aged 82)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337858"Addtional Information Posted:
"When James Monroe Pruitt was born on March 29, 1896, in Ashe County, North Carolina, his father, John Franklin, was 21 and his mother, Martha Rose, was 21. He was married Four times,
1st Maggie Elizabeth Wood in 1917 Grayson Co Virginia,
2nd Lissie "Lizzie" Mitchell Barnes in 1941, Big Creek McDowell WV,
3rd Frances Virginia Riley Johnson 1963 in Russell Virginia,
4th Hattie Gowans Billips in 1970, Lebanon Virginia."James and Maggie had five sons and three daughters together: Annie Louise (BAKER) 1919-2005, James Franklin 1921-1921, William Robert "Bobby" 1923-1984, Helen Marie (UHL) 1925-1999, Edward Marshall 1929-1929, Dollie Mae (UHL) 1933- L, Thural Ray 1934-1986, and Robey Eugene 1939-2000
"James Monroe died on July 3, 1978, in Newhall, West Virginia, at the age of 84, and was buried in Hartwell, McDowell Co, West Virginia."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by April Uhl Brooks; 28 Dec 2013.
" Maggie Elizabeth Woods Pruitt
Birth 20 Aug 1897
North Carolina, USA
Death 4 Jun 1940 (aged 42)
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cucumber Creek Number 8 Mine Cemetery
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 122352689"Additional Information Posted:
"MAGGIE ELIZABETH WOODS"When Maggie Elizabeth Woods was born in December 1898 in Ashe County, North Carolina, her father, William "Bill" Woods, was 27 and her mother, Mary "Mollie" Ellen Combs, was 24.
"She married James Monroe Pruitt on February 13, 1917, in Grayson County, Virginia. They had eight children in 20 years. She died on June 4, 1940, in Newhall, West Virginia, at the age of 41."
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Davy, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 228A,
Family #16.
Listed as Charles H. Ford, age 2yrs, 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Okey V. Ford.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-6; taken 20 Apr 1940;
Page 1205B; Image 48 of 133; Household #368.
Listed as Charlie H. Ford; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Okey V. Ford.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Nunber 1; Dwelling #3.
Listed as Henry C.Ford; age 22; born in WV; married; truck driver for retail merchant; head of
household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 21/22 Apr 1910;
Page 67B; Family #43/43.
Listed as L.B. Hagerman, age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Archibald H. Hagerman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
L.D. (sic, B) Hagerman; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of Alex and Rosa (sic, Rhoda) ; married on 6 Jul 1922 at Dan, WV; Lillie Cole;
age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Charles and Connie.
(Parents are reversed on application)
3. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; White Mountain;taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 5A;
Image 9 of 26; Family #73/77.
Listed as Lewis B. Hagerman; age 26; born in VA; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Jolo, WV; taken 8 May 1940; Page 1233 B; Household #11.
Listed as Lewis B. Hagerman; age 38; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Bailey Hagerman; age 47; born and living at Jolo, WV; widowed; married on 7 Mar 1950
at Jolo, WV; Mary Delilah Pruitt; age 42; born at Jewell Ridge, VA; widow; living at Jolo, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Bailey Hagerman; age 47; born and living at Jolo, WV; widowed; married on 7 Mar 1950
at Jolo, WV; Mary Delilah Pruitt; age 42; born at Jewell Ridge, VA; widow; living at Jolo, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Bailey Hagerman; age 47; born and living at Jolo, WV; widowed; married on 7 Mar 1950
at Jolo, WV; Mary Delilah Pruitt; age 42; born at Jewell Ridge, VA; widow; living at Jolo, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; White Mountain;taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 5A;
Image 9 of 26; Family #76/80.
Listed as Charlie E. Cole; age 61; born in VA; married at 30; farmer; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; White Mountain;taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 5A;
Image 9 of 26; Family #76/80.
Listed as Connie Cole; age 50; born in VA; married at 19; in household of husband, Charles E. Cole.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Farnes; age 23; born in Denin (sp?), Spain; single; miner; living at Aflex, KY; son of
Frank Farnes; married on 1 Sep 1924 at Williamson, WV; Matilda Roberts; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Neal and Nannie Roberts.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910,
Page 98A, Family #60.
Listed as Tilda F. Roberts, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Cornelius Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther Coal Co; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920;
Page 258A; Family #122.
Listed as Tilda Roberts, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Cornelius Roberts.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Farnes; age 23; born in Denin (sp?), Spain; single; miner; living at Aflex, KY; son of
Frank Farnes; married on 1 Sep 1924 at Williamson, WV; Matilda Roberts; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Neal and Nannie Roberts.