Carol Ellen Craghead1,2,3,4

F, b. April 23, 1936, d. January 27, 1990
FatherOtis Opie Craghead1,5,6,7,4 b. February 12, 1910, d. November 7, 1991
MotherViolet Madeline Stover1,5,6,7,4 b. March 6, 1915, d. March 16, 2002
     Carol Ellen Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on April 23, 1936 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 As of June 5, 1954,her married name was Massey.2 She married Charles Roger Massey on June 5, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Carol Ellen Craghead and Charles Roger Massey were divorced before December, 1957.8 As of December 14, 1957,her married name was Drennen.8 Carol Ellen Craghead married Gene Austin Drennen on December 14, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 Carol Ellen Craghead died on January 27, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.3,4 She FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Carol E. Drennen, 53, of 245 Park Drive, formerly of Whitesville, died Saturday, Jan. 27, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born April 23, 1936, at Speedway, she was the daughter of Otis O. and Violet Stover Craghead of Fayetteville. Other survivors include her husband, Gene A. Drennen; a son, Timothy S. Drennen of Brevard, N.C; two daughters, Kimberly D. Holstein of Easton, Md. and Robin D. Harwell of Asheville, N.C; a brother, Danny Craghead of Hurricane, and nine grandchildren. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Athens Cemetery at Athens with the Rev. Sam Meadows officiating. on January 30, 1990.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 9, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6

Family 1

Charles Roger Massey b. April 11, 1931, d. July 14, 2010
Marriage*Carol Ellen Craghead married Charles Roger Massey on June 5, 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Divorce* Carol Ellen Craghead and Charles Roger Massey were divorced before December, 1957.8 
Child
  • Robin Massey4

Family 2

Gene Austin Drennen b. November 10, 1932, d. June 7, 1994
Marriage*Carol Ellen Craghead married Gene Austin Drennen on December 14, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 
Children
  • Timothy S. "Timmy" Drennen4
  • Kimberly Drennen4

Citations

  1. [S799] The Putnam Democrat, From the Violet M. Craghead obituary in the Mar 28, 2002 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Massey-Craghead marriage record.
  3. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Carol E. Drennen obituary in the Jan 30, 1990 edition.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Danny Craghead obituary in the Jan 21, 2008 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Drennen-Massey marriage record.

Charles Roger Massey1,2

M, b. April 11, 1931, d. July 14, 2010
     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 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 BLYTHEVILLE — 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. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cobb Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. on July 16, 2010.2

Family

Carol Ellen Craghead b. April 23, 1936, d. January 27, 1990
Marriage*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 
Divorce* Charles Roger Massey and Carol Ellen Craghead were divorced before December, 1957.6 
Child
  • Robin Massey2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Massey-Craghead marriage record.
  2. [S10850] Jonesboro Sun, The, From the Charles Roger Massey obituary in the Jul 16, 2010 edition.
  3. [S2599] Elmwood Cemetery, Mississippi Co., AR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=whittle&GSfn=lagrone&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=45594008&CRid=53813&df=all&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Drennen-Massey marriage record.

Gene Austin Drennen1,2

M, b. November 10, 1932, d. June 7, 1994
     Gene Austin Drennen was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-46-6740.3 He was born on November 10, 1932 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 He married Carol Ellen Craghead, daughter of Otis Opie Craghead and Violet Madeline Stover, on December 14, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Gene Austin Drennen died on June 7, 1994 at age 61.3,2

Family

Carol Ellen Craghead b. April 23, 1936, d. January 27, 1990
Marriage*He married Carol Ellen Craghead, daughter of Otis Opie Craghead and Violet Madeline Stover, on December 14, 1957 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children
  • Timothy S. "Timmy" Drennen4
  • Kimberly Drennen4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Drennen-Massey marriage record.
  2. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Carol E. Drennen obituary in the Jan 30, 1990 edition.

Danny Otis Craghead1,2,3

M, b. October 28, 1944, d. January 19, 2008
FatherOtis Opie Craghead1,4,2,3,5,6 b. February 12, 1910, d. November 7, 1991
MotherViolet Madeline Stover1,4,2,3,5,6 b. March 6, 1915, d. March 16, 2002
     Danny Otis Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 235-68-4549.7 He and Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Collins were divorced.3 Danny Otis Craghead was born on October 28, 1944 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,2,3 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 63.4,7 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. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Danny's Co-Workers Health Fund, WV United Federal Credit Union, 350 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston. Services will be conducted by his family and friends. Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery, Athens. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson funeral home is serving the Craghead family. on January 21, 2008.4

Family 1

Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Collins
Divorce*He and Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Collins were divorced.3 
Marriage* Danny Otis Craghead married Martha Elizabeth "Marty" Collins on May 28, 1966 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Beth Craghead4
  • Britney Craghead4
  • Matthew Otis Craghead4
  • Peter Craghead4

Family 2

Anita June Lusk
Marriage*Danny Otis Craghead married Anita June Lusk on August 22, 1992 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S799] The Putnam Democrat, From the Violet M. Craghead obituary in the Mar 28, 2002 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, from the Craghead-Collins marriage record.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Danny Craghead obituary in the Jan 21, 2008 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Carol E. Drennen obituary in the Jan 30, 1990 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sandra Kay Copen1,2

F, b. January 15, 1944, d. September 15, 1944
FatherEunice William Copen1 b. February 26, 1906, d. May 12, 1961
MotherPearl Gay "Pearly" Craghead1 b. October 12, 1912, d. January 29, 1997
     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

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sandra Kay Copen death certificate.
  2. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com