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     Stephen B. "Steve" Hardy Steve "Pop's" Hardy, 47, of Mullens went to his final resting place on Monday, December 2, 2013. Born March 25, 1966 at Mullens, he was the son of the late Eugene Monroe and Mary Effie Hardy. Steve was a hardworking devoted coal miner with 22 years of service and was employed at Winchester Coal Company, Cabin Creek. In his leisure he enjoyed spending time with his family especially the time spent with his family on the Greenbrier River sitting in the swing, sitting by the campfire, or cutting wood and was especially fond of John Deere. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, David Eugene Hardy. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Andrea Miller Hardy; three daughters, Hailey Rose Hardy at home, Katie Louise Hardy, and Sarah Ellyn Hardy both of Mullens; two grandchildren, Tristan and Calley; and his faithful companion, Willie; five brothers, Kenny (Barbara) Hardy, Albert (Jennifer) Hardy, James (Robin) Hardy, Virgil (Vinita) Hardy, and John (Marlena) Hardy; two sisters, Connie (Wayne) Shumate and Mary Ann (Eric) Taylor; father and mother-in-law, Jamie and Brenda Miller; Brothers-in-law, James (Angie) Miller and Scott (Jeri-Ann) Miller and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Burial will follow at the Hardy Family Cemetery, Barkers Ridge. Pallbearers will be Kenny Hardy, Virgil Hardy, James Hardy, John Hardy, David Hardy II, Eric Taylor, James Miller, and Scotty Miller.⁵ He was buried at Hardy Family Cemetery, Sand Gap, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Andrea Miller.⁵ Stephen B. "Steve" Hardy was born on March 25, 1966 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁵ He died on December 2, 2013 at West Virginia at age 47.⁵

     John Ezra Hardy John Ezra Hardy, John Boy to his family and friends, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 in the woods that he loved. John was born September 10, 1973 to the late Eugene and Mary Hardy. He was a graduate of Mullens High School and was employed by Griffin Timber Company. His boss, Jack Griffin was like a father to him who he loved dearly. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and any activity that allowed him to be out in nature. Anyone that knew John knew that his family was the most important thing in his life. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a friend to many and his best fiend, Johnny Meadows. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two brothers, David and Steven Hardy; and two sister-in-laws, Teresa Hardy Miller and Linda Hardy. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 28 years, Marlena Hardy; his beloved daughter, Victoria Sky Hardy and his son, John Ezra Hardy, II whom he was very proud of; mother and father-in-law, Curtis and Goldie Shrewsbury; brother-in-law, Nick Shrewsbury; and his ex sister-in-law, Binicki who will miss having him in their lives; brothers, Kenneth Hardy and his wife, Barbara, Albert Hardy and his wife, Jennifer, James Hardy and his wife, Robin, sister-in-law, Andrea Hardy, and Virgil Hardy and his wife, Vinita; sisters, Mary Taylor and her husband, Eric and Connie Shumate and her husband, Wayne and they will all miss their little brother, John; and John was the "Funcle" (the fun uncle) to numerous nieces and nephews.³ He was born on September 10, 1973 at West Virginia.³ He married Marlena Shrewsbury circa 1995.³ John Ezra Hardy died on September 25, 2023 at West Virginia at age 50.³

     Evelyn Claudine Crouse was born on June 6, 1926 at Iron Ridge, Carroll Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 3, 1947,her married name was Furrow.¹ She married Charles Edward "Edd" Furrow, son of John Eldridge Furrow Sr. and Velira Gaines Walton, on April 3, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Evelyn Claudine Crouse died on May 26, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.³ She Evelyn C. Furrow, 87, of Salem Va. passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, God picked a beautiful Red Rose to place in his Heavenly garden. She was a loving mother and an equally devoted grandmother to all of her children who share many fond memories with her as they grew up at the lake. Evelyn was a hair dresser for many years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Evelyn was preceded by her parents, Guy and Ola Crouse; and son, Robert W Furrow Sr. Surviving of her husband, Charles E. (EDD) Furrow; daughter, Elizabeth Anne (Libby) Carter; and son-in-law, Dee Carter; daughter-in-law, Barbara Furrow. Loved and cherished by six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, six great- great grandchildren; sisters and brothers, aunts, uncle and cousins; her sweet dog, Buddy. The family expresses sincere gratitude for her many friends and caregivers. Private family graveside will be held at a later date. Family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be to your favorite charity or Franklin County Animal Shelter, 9246 Virgil Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount Va. 24151 on June 1, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 431-49-2244.³ Joshua Lynn "Josh" Nail was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Cushman, Independence Co., Arkansas.² He married Lisa Hastings, daughter of Tim Hastings and Tina Gail Furrow.¹ Joshua Lynn "Josh" Nail was born on September 21, 1977.³ He died on July 7, 2007 at Batesville, Independence Co., Arkansas, at age 29.^3,4,2 He CUSHMAN — Joshua Lynn Nail, 29, of Cushman died Saturday, July 7, 2007. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cushman United Methodist Church with Paul Strang officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Cushman under the direction of Willis-Hays Funeral Service of Batesville. Pallbearers will be Travis McSpadden, Anthony Skelton, Eugene Skelton, Rocky Duncan II, John Brown, Jeremy Matheny, Michael Crumley and Terrance Carter. Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Nail, Jimmy Nail, Jerry Nail, Gary Curtis, Jamie Reynolds, Lyndell Deckard, Anthony Cossey, Alex Shaw and Robert Wheat. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight.
on July 9, 2007.² He Josh Nail, 30, of 419 Matlock Road, Cave City, died when his 2001 Dodge truck ran into a ditch and lodged against a tree in the 1400 block of Coon Creek Road around 4:50 a.m. Saturday. Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Stephens said the driver was hanging partially out of the truck and was pinned between the door and truck body when he arrived at the scene. “Vital Link and Batesville Rescue were notified to respond,” Stephens said. “There was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle, and numerous open containers were found in the cab and in the back of the truck.” A wrecker driver, who towed the truck for the sheriff’s department, said the truck had sat in the ditch, in gear and with the motor running, long enough to wear most of the tread off a rear dual tire.
on July 10, 2007.⁴

     Cynthia Ann Shurter died in December, 1957.² As of April 5, 1980,her married name was Love.¹ She married Roderick Kim Love, son of Ray Garfield Love and Emmie Lou Weddle, on April 5, 1980 at Orange Co., Florida.¹