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     Charles Roger Massey was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 233-44-3649.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1931 at Dry Branch, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Carol Ellen Craghead, daughter of Otis Opie Craghead and Violet Madeline Stover, on June 5, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Roger Massey and Carol Ellen Craghead were divorced before December, 1957.⁶ Charles Roger Massey died on July 14, 2010 at Arkansas at age 79.^4,5,2 He Charles Roger Massey, 79, of Blytheville died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Connelly Massey; children, Shannon Massey and Robin Harwell; brothers, Lorenzo Massey and William Massey; sisters, Louise Crane and Alice Gilley; and grandchildren, Shanna Lea Massey, Tra Massey, Charles Massey, Troy Harwell, Isaac Harwell, Ian Harwell and Brittney Iglehart. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. on July 16, 2010.²

     Gene Austin Drennen was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 235-46-6740.⁷ He was born on November 10, 1932 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2,4,5,6 He married Carol Ellen Craghead, daughter of Otis Opie Craghead and Violet Madeline Stover, on December 14, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8,6 Gene Austin Drennen died on June 7, 1994 at Brevard, Transylvania Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^7,2,4,5,6 He BREVARD, N.C. - Gene Austin Drennen, 61, of Oaklawn Street, Brevard, formerly of Charleston, died Tuesday, June 7, 1994, at his home in North Carolina. Born at Charleston, he lived in Transylvania County, N.C., for
the past four and a half years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol E. Craghead Drennen. Survivors: son, Timothy Scott Drennen of Brevard; daughters, Kimberly Drennen Holstein of Brevard and Robin Drennen Harwell of Asheville, N C; brother, Bill Drennen of Palm Harbor,
Fla; 12 grandchildren. Graveside services will be in Athens. on June 10, 1994.⁶

     Danny Otis Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 235-68-4549.⁸ He and Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Collins were divorced.³ Danny Otis Craghead was born on October 28, 1944 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3,9,4 He married Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Collins on May 28, 1966 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Danny Otis Craghead married Anita June Lusk on August 22, 1992 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Danny Otis Craghead died on January 19, 2008 at West Virginia at age 63.^5,8,9,4 He Danny Craghead, 63, of Hurricane, lost his battle with cancer, January 19, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Madeline Craghead; and sisters, Carol Drennen and Faith Meadows. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and retired from the state of West Virginia Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and Management Information Services. Danny was a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was loved and admired by his co-workers. They were his extended family. He never met a stranger. He is survived by his children, Beth Bailey and husband Denny of Troutman, N.C., Matthew Craghead and wife Tara of Cocoa, Fla., Peter Craghead and wife Audra of Hurricane, and Britney Matthews and husband Mark of Teays Valley; five grandsons; and one granddaughter; former wife and friend, Marty Craghead of Troutman, N.C; companion, Carol Lucas of Charleston; and his St. Bernard, Oscar. Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery, Athens. on January 21, 2008.⁵

     Alice June Copen was born on June 1, 1930 at West Virginia.³ As of June 17, 1949,her married name was Brown.² She married David Austin Brown on June 17, 1949 at Jackson Co., Ohio.^5,2 Alice June Copen died on September 4, 2013 at Ohio at age 83.³

     Sandra Kay Copen was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on January 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on September 15, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Monica Ann Craghead On Saturday, March 12th, 2011, our most loved Monica Craghead Long of Crescent Road, Beckley, passed away at the Bowers Hospice House after an extended illness. She was 69 years of age. Known affectionately as "Mickey" all her life, Monica was born September 7, 1940, at Speedway. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Clarica Robertson Craghead. Her brother, Harry Craghead, has preceded her in death. Monica taught for the Raleigh County Schools for 38 years, retiring from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1999. She was a graduate of Concord College in Athens where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. She was also a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Monica will live on in the memory of those who hold her dear, including her husband, Harold Long, and daughters, Lisa Long Holt and Shanna Long Holzapfel. Also left to cherish her memory are her sons-in-law, Joseph Holt of Charlotte, NC, and Gregory Holzapfel of Kent, OH; sister-in-law, Donna Craghead of Beckley; niece, Tracy Williams and her husband, Larry, of Beckley; nephew, Christopher Craghead and his wife, Thelma, of Hinton; nephew, Nicholas Craghead and his wife, Kim, of Princeton, and many additional relatives and friends. Monica was very devoted to her three grandchildren, Jordan Holt, Jillian Holt and Jackson Holzapfel whom she treasured dearly. Monica's family wishes to extend their special gratitude to her caregivers at the Bowers Hospice House of Beckley for their loving care in her time of need, Pastor Dewey Lowe for his guidance and support during this difficult time, and all of her friends who provided support and assisted with her care including Corinna Ambrose and Joy Hill. Committal services will at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Copen, Christopher Craghead, Nicholas Craghead, Rick Lilly, Rick Lilly Jr. and Dennis Robertson.³ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-64-9543.⁷ She was born on September 7, 1941 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,7 As of November 18, 1962,her married name was Long.² She married Harold Lee Long on November 18, 1962 at Sweeneysburg, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 Monica Ann Craghead died on March 12, 2011 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^3,6,7

     Harry Dean Craghead Harry Dean Craghead, 62, of Mt. Tabor Road, Beckley, died Sunday evening, March 28, 2010, at Raleigh General Hospital following a sudden illness. Born March 18, 1948, in Mullens, he was the son of the late Paul J. Craghead and Clarica Robertson Craghead. Harry was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and had attended Beckley College. For more than 38 years, Harry worked as a plumber and pipefitter throughout West Virginia, and was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 625, Charleston. Harry was a very plain and simple person; he was devoted to his family, loved his grandchildren and enjoyed working on the farm and raising his animals. Harry was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge #95 of Beckley. Those left to cherish his memory, his loving and caring wife of 38 years, Donna Faye Cochran Craghead of Beckley; three children and spouses, Traci Lynn and Larry Williams of Beckley, Christopher Todd and Thelma Craghead of Forest Hill, Paul Nicholas and Kim Craghead of Speedway; his pride and joy, his eight grandchildren, Meghan, Nathan and Larry Evan Williams, Todd and Abby Craghead, Haley, Alli and Carley Craghead; sister, Monica Long and husband Harold "Frosty" of Beckley. The family has honored Harry's request; his body has been cremated.³ His Social Security Number was 233-78-2425.⁵ He was born on March 18, 1948 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Donna Faye Cochran circa 1972.³ Harry Dean Craghead died on March 28, 2010 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^5,3

     Curtis Gerome Conner was buried at Boones Chapel Church Cemetery, Rt. 652, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 He was born on July 4, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,9,4,5 He married Novella Earle Lawrence on August 17, 1919 at Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Curtis Gerome Conner died on March 28, 1929 at Snow Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 32.^1,9,4,5

     William Early Conner was buried at Museville Christian Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,2 He was born on April 28, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration Card has a birth date of May 17, 1899 and his death certificate has Apr 26, 1898.^1,9,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Carter on March 18, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ William Early Conner and Mary Elizabeth Carter were divorced on October 28, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹⁰ William Early Conner married Annie Mae Adkins on February 9, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ William Early Conner died on August 23, 1938 at Bassett, Virginia, at age 40.^9,2,8 He BASSETT - Funeral services for William Conner, 40, who died at home here Tuesday morning following an extended illness, were held at Newsville church, Callands, this afternoon. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie Conner, a son, William Jackson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conner of Gretna, one sister and six brothers. on August 25, 1938.⁸

     Henry Ezra Conner was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^5,7,1,2 He was born on July 10, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Virgie Gladys Lawrence on February 16, 1921 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,8 Henry Ezra Conner and Virgie Gladys Lawrence were divorced on July 18, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁸ Henry Ezra Conner Henry E. Conner, a carpenter of Chatham Rt. 2, died yesterday in Martinsville General Hospital where he had been a patient for the past nine days. He was born in Floyd County July 10, 1900, a son of Leona Eanes Conner and the late John William Conner. Deceased was a member of County Line Christian Church at Callands. Survivors include his mother and the following son and daughters Mrs. Herbert Haskins and Mrs. Otie Haskins of Chatham Rt. 2, Mrs. William L. Weaver of Baltimore, Mrs. Frank Dalton of Alta Vista and H. Milton Conner of Baltimore. Also left are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks of Danville, O. R. Conner and X. A. Conner of Martinsville Rt. 2, O. M. Conner of Martinsville, O. M. Conner of Callands and M. J. Conner of Chatham Rt. 2. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park in Danville. on March 8, 1951.⁷ He died on March 8, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 50; His gravestone has a death date of Mar 7, 1951.^1,2