1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Lee Keen, 67, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV."Jerry was born March 16, 1956 a son of the late Clyde and Susie Mullins Keen. He joined the navy in 1974 where he served a two year term and was honorably discharged.
"In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death by his sisters, Marilyn Ball and Sandra Turner; and brothers, Jon Keen and Ricky Keen.
"Survivors include his children, B.J. Keen of Virginia, J.J. Keen and wife Danelle of Jolo; and Amy of Adger, Alabama; step mother, Ollie Keen of Atwell; brothers, Danny Keen and wife Linda of Chicago, IL, and Quentin Keen of Atwell; sisters, Berchie Lucas and husband Gerald of Henderson, TN, Charlotte Thornsbury and husband Robert of Rittman, OH, Violet Kehrig and husband David of Ohio, and Annette Snead and husband Mike of Bartley; the mother of his children, Cheryl Stacy; grandchildren, Chelsie Pendergrass and D.J, Duty both of Whitewood, VA, Kyona Keen, Kyra Keen, Karissa Keen and Kayleigh all of Jolo; and special friend, Pearlie Greer of Gary, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday, March 20, 2023 from 2 to 4 o’clock at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 o’clock with Reverend Toomy Jenks and Reverend Robert Thornsbury officiating.
"Following the services his body will be cremated.
"The family request that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family."
Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
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.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 031810; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Dennis Keen; age 42; born 26 May 1926 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Box 7, Paynesville, WV; son of James S. and Rosa (Osborne) Keen; married on
24 Aug 1968 in Grundy, VA; Ollie Osborne; age 25; born 18 May 1943 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 5th grade education; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Sam and Pearley (Underwood)
Osborne.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 031810; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Dennis Keen; age 42; born 26 May 1926 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Box 7, Paynesville, WV; son of James S. and Rosa (Osborne) Keen; married on
24 Aug 1968 in Grundy, VA; Ollie Osborne; age 25; born 18 May 1943 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 5th grade education; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Sam and Pearley (Underwood)
Osborne.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ollie Keen 81, of Atwell, WV passed away May 26, 2024.Born May 18,1943 to Sam Osborne and Pearlie Underwood Osborne Dameron Barrett. Ollie enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening. Before her stroke, Ollie worked at the sewing factory in Bradshaw where she made many friends.
In addition to her parents Ollie was preceded in death by loving husband, Clyde Keen; three daughters, Marilyn Ball, Sandra Turner and Berchie Lucas; two sons, Rickey Keen and Jerry Keen; three brothers, Lewis Underwood, Sam Osborne and Kermit Osborne; one sister, Irene Phillips; and a granddaughter-in-law, Sherry Ball.
Ollie is survived by her daughter, Annette (Mike) Snead of Bartley, WV; a grandson, whom she adopted, Quentin Keen and companion Kim Leeber of the home; and a son- in-law, Butch Turner of Bassett, VA; bonus children, Danny (Linda) Keen of Chicago, IL, Charlotte (Robert) Thornsbury of Rittman, OH, and Violet (David) Kahrig also of Rittman, OH; one brother, Lacy Dameron of Yukon, WV; three sisters, Carol (Robert) Donald of War, WV, Mandy Sparks of Ohio, and Telia Burnett, of Haysi, VA; grandchildren, Joseph (Crystal) Ball of Tazewell, VA, DeLisa (Tracy) Thomas of Bartley, WV, Jeremy (Keisha) Ball of Welch, WV, Ollie (Adam) Kennedy of Paynesville, WV, Noah (Tiffany) Snead of Bartley, WV, Jessi Turner, Jamey Turner, and Josh Turner all of Basset, VA, Kathleen (Abishia) Kophapalli of Chicago, IL, Jerone (Ruby) Lucas of Chicago, IL, Adam (Kelly) Lucas of Chicago, IL, Suzanne (Shane) Smith of Grosse Ille, MI, Joel Thornsbury of Rittman, OH, Jeffrey Thornsbury of Copley, OH, Jessica (Anthony) Brown of Lakeville, MN, Amy Keen of Asher, AL, BJ Keen of Pocahontas, VA, JJ (Danielle) Keen of Jolo, WV, Rickey Keen of Raven, VA, April Keen of Richlands, VA, Valerie Erie of Sacramento, CA, and Nathanial Geiger of Rapid City, SD; great grandchildren, Valencia Kennedy, Vanity Kennedy, Victoria Ball, Edith Ball, Alex Snead, Noah Jackson Snead, Joseph Ball Jr. (Natalie Sargent), Shawn Michael Harley Lyons, Brittany Kennedy, Ashley Morefield, TJ Thomas, Melissa Thomas, Xavier Ball, Claire Ball, Isaac Keen, Nicholas Estep, Ace Prevette, Brittany (Alex) Stegall, Klyde and Silas Turner, Sophia Turner, Amanda Lucas, Seth, Scarlett, and Vivian Lucas, Sinnigan and William Smith, Fiona and Landon Brown, Joey Jordan, Aurya Moralas, Kyra, Kaleigh, Karissa, and Kyona Keen, Kasondra (John) Ramsey, Chantel (Austin) Meadows, Brittanie (Elijah) Dye, Victoria Beaver, Casey (Danielle) Brown, and Sebastian Keen; several great-great grandchildren; special friends and caregivers, Carol Ann Davis and Kim Leeber.
A memorial service will be held at 7 o’clock Saturday evening, June 15, 2024, at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV with Reverend Doug Bowman and Reverend Tommy Jenks officiating. Family will arrive at 5pm and friends will join them at 6 p.m. We plan to reminisce with everyone.
A committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday morning, June 16, 2024, at the Mullins Cemetery on Compton Mountain with Tommy Jenks officiating. Ollie will be inurned beside her mother."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-024261; Ancesty.com Website.
Willard Junior Ball; age 18; born 16 May 1962 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Gilbert, WV; son of William Andrew and Fannie Bell (Hatfield) Ball;
married on 24 Jun 1960 in Grundy, VA; Marilyn Leshie Keen; age 18; born 3 Mar 1962 in VA; this is
her 1st marriage; 12th garde education; living at Box 396, Jolo, WV; daughter of Clyde Dennis and
Ollie (Osborne) Keen.
(Ollie Osborne was her step-mother. Her mother was Susie Mullins.)
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Willard Ball, Jr. (AKA Bird or Hippie)., 54, of Caretta, WV, died Friday, May 12, 2017, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV."Willard was born May 16, 1962, in Gilbert, WV, a son of the late Willard Ball, Sr and the late Fannie Hatfield Ball. He was a carpenter and a member of the carpenters' union; he loved his family and motor cycles.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Ball; a brother Matthew Ball and a sister Macy Ball.
"Survivors include his wife Crystal Ball of the home; five children, Noah Ball of the home, Joseph and Crystal Ball of English, WV, Quentin Keene of Atwell, WV, Delisa and Tracy Thomas of Bartley, WV, and Ashley Brewster of the home; six grandchildren, Joseph Ball Jr., his right hand man, Hurley Lyons, TJ Thomas, his left hand man, Melissa Thomas, Brittany Kennedy and Ashley Kennedy; and one on the way; two great grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 12 o'clock with Reverend Tommy Jenks officiating at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly in Gilbert, WV. Burial will follow in the Carter Cemetery on Browning Fork near Gilbert, WV...".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-024261; Ancesty.com Website.
Willard Junior Ball; age 18; born 16 May 1962 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Gilbert, WV; son of William Andrew and Fannie Bell (Hatfield) Ball;
married on 24 Jun 1960 in Grundy, VA; Marilyn Leshie Keen; age 18; born 3 Mar 1962 in VA; this is
her 1st marriage; 12th garde education; living at Box 396, Jolo, WV; daughter of Clyde Dennis and
Ollie (Osborne) Keen.
(Ollie Osborne was her step-mother. Her mother was Susie Mullins.)
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; posted obit; 28 Jul 2021; On-Line Edition.
"James Clifford Rose, 57 of Northfork WV, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021 at his home after a long illness. He was born on September 9, 1963 in Welch, WV. He was the son of Lewis Clifford Payne and Linda Sue Rose. He was of the Holiness faith and loved his family and close friends."He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lewis Clifford Payne and Linda Sue Rose. Son, Michael Rose. Brothers, Arnold, Harry, Jerry, and Clifford.
"He is survived by his wife, Rachel England Rose. One special sidekick, Jameson Dean Rose. 6 sons, James Jr. and Sara Rose, Donald and Tara Rose, Clifford and Katie Rose, James and Tabby Rose, Carlos and Alex Rose, Allen Rose and Star of Taylorsville, NC. 3 daughters, Crystal and Joe Reeves of Bristol, TN, Amanda Rose, and Tina Rose. One longtime companion and friend, Maxine Rose. 2 Brothers, Lewis Warren Payne and Mary of War, WV, Ronald and Donna Rose. 5 sisters, Annie Rife and Danny of Threeforks, WV. Mary Bailey and companion David Kennedy of War, WV. Frances Underwood and Vernon of Lincolnton, NC. Linda Marie Payne of Lincolnton, NC. Michelle Caskey and Harry of Lincolnton, NC. He also had 12 nieces and nephews and a host of grandchildren.
"He will be missed and loved by many. He sure knew how to have a mark on everybody he met.
The family would like to thank everyone who helped to keep him here on earth with us as long as possible."The family has honored Mr. Rose’s request that cremation will follow after services.
Services are entrusted to Widener Funeral Home in Northfork, WV"