1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 53 of 79;
Family #504/511.
Listed as Charles E. Coffey; age 3; born in Apr 1897 in WV; in household of father, James G. Coffey.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Della Lilly; 4 Sep 2011.
" Charles Earnest Coffey
Birth 17 Apr 1898
West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Oct 1923 (aged 25)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Premier Cemetery
Premier, McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"1st Husband Of:
Lockie B. (Quesenberry/bury) Coffey [Wickline] [?Woods?] [Smith]Son Of:
James Granville Coffey
(BP: NC)
and
Lois Ann (Dancy) Coffey
(BP: NC)(Per McDowell Co., WV, Marriage Record)
Lockie Quesenberry/bury, age 19, single, BP as Surry Co., VA, res. as McDowell Co., WV,
D/O (Guardian)
Oscar Tilley,
m. 7-28-1921 at Coalwood, WV,
Charles E. Coffey, age 24, single, occupation as miner (coal/dl), BP as Mercer Co., WV, res. as Coalwood, WV,
S/O
___ (father's name not shown on record)
and
Mrs. L. A. ___(blank on record),
(Informant on record: Charles E. Coffey, Coalwood, WV) by
L. E. Hoppe, Minister"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carl Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Nov 1951
Marriage Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Father: Isiah Kennedy
Mother: Flora Belle Vance
Spouse: Fannie Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1951032553"
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Carl Kennedy"; Article; Page 182; submitted by Tina Kennedy, PO Box 21, Bishop, VA 24604.
"CARL KENNEDY
'The Carl and Carrie Vanover Kennedy Fami—
Iy of Bishop has lived in McDowell County for
more than fifty-five years. Carl and Carrie were
married in Richiands, VA, on 9/14/1973.
"Carl is the son of lsiah and Flora Belle
Vance Kennedy of Jolo. He has seven brothers
— Fred, Oliver, Elmer, Clarence, William,
Charlie and Steven — and four sisters — Etta,
Dorothy, Joann, and Carol Jean. Carl was born
at Big Flock, VA оп 6/30/1934. He attended
Bartley Elementary ahd Jr. High School.
"Carrie is the daughter of Leaf and Goldie Stid-
ham Vanover, now of lndiana. She has three
brothers — Enos, Bob and David — and six sis—
ters — Virgie, Betty, Bertha, Martha, Jean and
Nina. Carrie was born in Kentucky on 11/3/1945.
She attended Newhall Elementary School,
Benivind Jr. High, and completed the GED.
Both Carl and Carrie were married previous—
ly. Carl was married first to Fannie Kennedy
from Bartley, who died on 9/27/1972. Fannie
was the daughter of Edward and Benha Jane
Atwell Kennedy. From this marriage there were
five children: 1) Brenda Sue, bom 8/19/1952 in
laeger; 2) Linda, born 1/10/1955 in Welch; 3)
Carl Dean, born 10/30/1956 in Welch; 4) Lois,
born 9/28/1958 in Welch, and 5) Sandra, born
9/28/1968 in Welch. From his second marriage
to Carrie Vanover, there is one child — Tina
Lee Ann Kennedy, born 9/29/1978 in Tazewell,
"Carrie was previously married to Dannie
Meadows on 11/18/1960 and divorced from
him on 8/23/1973. There were five children: 1)
Craig, born 11/18/1960, married Cora Burns on
9/20/1980. They have three children —- Christi-
na Beth, Preston Clint, and Candace Jewell; 2)
Brian, born 10/17/1964. married Lisha, and
they have three children: Alexis Joy, Diana
Lee, and Jennifer Ellen; 3) Annette, born
10/10/1966, has two children — Jonathan Carl
Wyatt and Carrie Anne Meadows; 4) Melinda,
born 8/23/1968, and 5) Shane, born 11/6/1971,
married Serena Muncey, and they live in War,
Melinda died while still a baby.
"Of Carl's children by his first marriage, Bren-
da Sue married Jodie Roger Bishop on
5/13/1970, and they live in Baptist Valley, VA.
Their children are: Jodie Roger, Jr., born
7/13/1971; Carl Lee Christopher, born
12/25/1973, died ofleukemia on 1/1/1976, and
Tammy Annette, born 1/9/1978.
" Linda, his second child, married Melvin Day
on 2/2/1972, and they now reside at Horsepen,
VA. They have five children: Melvin Brian, born
8/24/1972; Melinda Gail, born 9/14/1973; Jef-
frey Shawn, bom 2/15/1977; Priscilla Dawn and
Kriscilla Leetta (twins), born 6/19/1985.
"Carl Dean, the third born child, married Brenda
Smith, and they live at Dixie Creek. They have
two children: Kristen Virginia Lee, born 7/1/1982
and Carl Dean, Jr.,ªbom in September, 1987.
" Lois, Carl‘s third daughter, married Crandall L.
Wells on 9/18/1975, and they are now divorced.
They had two children: Cindy, born 9/28/1974
and Crandall Keith, born 2/18/1977. She later
married Joey Scarsberry, and they have one
child — Coby Chase. born in December, 1994.
Sandra, the fourth daughter and fifth child,
has three children: Timothy Scott Wyatt, born
8/24/1985; Leslie Allen Wyatt, born 9/10/1987,
and Hannah Fannie Cassidy, born 12/10/1992.
Carl is a minister and an evangelist pastor in
Mouth Card, Kentucky. His family resides in
Bishop, and he commutes back and forth. Car—
rie is a homemaker.
"The Kennedy Family has its roots in Vír-
ginia. Submitted by: Тіпа Kennedy, Р.О. Box 21, Bish-
op, VA 24604."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carrie Ellen Kennedy, 78, of Squire, WV, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV."Carrie was born November 3, 1945 a daughter of the late Leaf and Goldie Stidham Vanover. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
"In addition to her parents, Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Kennedy; one daughter, Melinda Meadows; a daughter-in-law, Lisha Meadows; granddaughter, Diana Mitchem; two great grandchildren, Cora Lynn Lynche and Corbin Lynche; one brother, Enis Delph; three sisters, Virgie Vanover, Betty Young, and Martha Parmalee.
"Survivors include five sons, Craig Meadows and Bobbie White of Pocahontas, VA, Brian Meadows of Newhall, WV, Shane Meadows and Adina of Fairmont, WV, Jonathon Kennedy and Stephanie of Portland, OR; and Blake Barton of the home; three daughters, Annette Crouse and Ricky of Canebrake, WV, Tina Collins and Timothy of Newhall, WV, and Carrie Anne Kennedy of the home; two brothers, Bob Vanover and Jackie and David Vanover and Jeannie all of Huntington, IN; three sisters, Bert Arroyor and Tony of Fort Wayne, IN, Jean Burns of Bluffton, IN and Sue Vanover of Huntington, IN; 14 grandchildren, Beth, Clint, and Candance Meadows, Alexis Rautenkranz, Jennifer Meadows, Katelyn Williams, AJ Grose, Emmilea and Lauren, and Kassie Hatfield and Logan Burnette, Summer Collins, Matthew Kerekes, and Timothy Collins; 13 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1 o’clock with Reverend John Muncy officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV. Burial will follow in the Collins/Meadows Family Cemetery at Newhall, WV. Carrie’s sons and grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, June 26, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in War, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Isiah Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lomax, WV; son of Charles
and Ella; married on 1 Nov 1926 at lomax, WV; Flora Vance; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Mattie.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 4/5 Feb 1920, Page 14A,
Family #239.
Listed as Flora B. Vance, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, William W. Vance.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Isiah Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lomax, WV; son of Charles
and Ella; married on 1 Nov 1926 at lomax, WV; Flora Vance; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Mattie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 011985; WV Archives Website.
Flora Belle Kennedy; age 62; born 4 Mar 1909 in WV; married; wife if Isaia Kennedy; housewife;
living at Jolo, WV; daughter of W.M. and Mattie (Wyte, sic, Wyatt) Vance; died 10 Aug 1971; DOA
Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 14 Aug 1971 in Family Cemetery,
Jolo, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 281A; Image 37 of 52;
Family #324/327.
Listed as Adam Hurley; age 42; born in Mar 1858 in VA; widowed; farmer; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #4; Lick 4; taken 18 Apr 1910; Page 3B; Image 6 of 26; Family
#40/40.
Listed as Adam hurley; age 53; born in VA; married once for 25 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #4; Lick 4; taken 18 Apr 1910; Page 3B; Image 6 of 26; Family
#40/40.
Listed as Laurah Hurley; age 39; born in WV; married once for 25 yrs; 5 children, 3 living; in
household of husband, Adam Hurley.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 281A; Image 37 of 52;
Family #324/327.
Listed as Dave Hurley; age 9; born in Mar 1891 in VA; in household of father, Adam Hurley.
2. 1910 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #4; Lick 4; taken 18 Apr 1910; Page 3B; Image 6 of 26; Family
#40/40.
Listed as Dave Hurley; age 19; born in VA; single; farmer; in household of father, Adam Hurley.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: David Crockett Hurley
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Mar 1895
Birth Place: Bick Rock, Virginia
Father: Adam Hurley
Mother: Laura S Hurley
SSN: 235051981
Signature on SSN Card: Dave C Hurley
Notes: 18 Nov 1983: Name listed as DAVID CROCKETT HURLEY"
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 281A; Image 37 of 52;
Family #324/327.
Listed as Lundy Hurley; age 4; born in Jan 1896 in VA; in household of father, Adam Hurley.
2. 1910 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #4; Lick 4; taken 18 Apr 1910; Page 3B; Image 6 of 26; Family
#40/40.
Listed as Lundy Hurley; age 14; born in VA; single; in household of father, Adam Hurley.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 20/22 Jan 1920, Page
218A, Family #80.
Listed as Ed Kennedy, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Pucket Ridge, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page
244A, Family #59.
Listed as Ed Kennedy, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Kennedy.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Mar 1910
Birth Place: Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: W H Hatfield
Weight: 137
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Bertha Kennedy
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Edward Kennedy Self (Head)
Bertha Kennedy Wife"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 007350; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Burnage Kennedy; age 60; born 4 Mar 1910 in WV; married; husband of Bertha Jane
Atwell; coal miner; SS#234-14-3409; living at Caretta, WV; son of William H. and Anna (Hall)
Kennedy; died 14 May 1970; DOA Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary
thrombosis; buried 17 May 1970 in Lone Oak Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, Charles Kennedy,
Bartley, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Walter Jenny; 26 Sep 2007.
"Edward B. Kennedy
Birth 3 Mar 1910
Death 14 May 1970 (aged 60)
Burial
Lone Oak Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21779077"
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 19/20 Jan 1920;
Page 218A; Family #69/69.
Listed as Bertha Atwell; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel B. Atwell.
2. FindAGrave,com Web Site; submitted by Walter Jenny; 26 Sep 2007.
" Bertha J. Kennedy
Birth 19 Oct 1913
Death 10 Sep 1973 (aged 59)
Burial
Lone Oak Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 14 Jan 2011; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Roger Lee “Catman” Kennedy
Birth 28 Jan 1943
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Oct 2010 (aged 67)
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 64187670"Additional Information Posted:
"Beloved husband of Rebecca Lucinda Hicks Kennedy, and son of Edward Kennedy and Bertha Atwell Kennedy. He retired from the Olga Coal Company, and was a member of the UMWA local Union 6026."