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     His Social Security Number was 232-38-1964.¹² Benny Lee "Ben" Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 30, 1928 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{12,2,3,4,5,8,9} He married Bobbie Jeanne Mellon circa 1956.⁶ Benny Lee "Ben" Craghead and Bobbie Jeanne Mellon were divorced on July 15, 1963 at Lake Co., Ohio.⁶ Benny Lee "Ben" Craghead died on July 19, 2000 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^12,2,3,4,9 He Benny L. Craghead, 71, of 103 West Concord St., Athens, died Wednesday evening, July 19, 2000, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born July 30, 1930, in Speedway, he was the son of the late Hoy G. and Dana Mae Gore Craghead. He was a graduate of Stucco High School and then entered the U.S. Army to serve during the Korean conflict. Fbr many years, he was a factory worker in Ohio and Florida, returning to the Athens area in 1980. He had served as a custodian for the Mercer County Board of Education until his retirement. He was a member of the Painters Chapel United Methodist Church in Speedway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Craghead; and a sister, Alice Raines. Survivors include one brother, Bobby J. Craghead and wife, Nancy of Spanishburg; a nephew who lived with him, Mark A. Shrewsbury and wife, Sue; and a host of other nephews and nieces. Honoring Mr. Craghead’s request, his body has been cremated. on July 22, 2000.⁴

     Edna Alice Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-54-8724.⁸ Her married name was Raine.⁴ She and Roy Nathaniel Shrewsbury were divorced.¹⁰ Edna Alice Craghead married Johnnie Steven Raine.^4,11 Edna Alice Craghead was born on June 16, 1935 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,9 As of August 22, 1952,her married name was Shrewsbury.³ She married Roy Nathaniel Shrewsbury on August 22, 1952 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Edna Alice Craghead died on April 3, 1994 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^8,9,4 She Mrs. Edna Alice Craghead Raine, 58, of South State Street, Athens, died Sunday, April 3, 1994, at a Bluefield hospital. Born at Speedway, she was a daughter of Mrs. Dana Gore Craghead of Athens and the late Hoy G. Craghead. She was a homemaker, was a graduate of the Besoco High School and was the past president of the Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2243 at Geneva. Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie S. Raine. Additional survivors: sons, Jimmy Shrewsbury of Louisville, Ky., and Mark Shrewsbury of Princeton; daughters, Ms. Stormy Raine of Athens and Mrs. Sandra Tglbides of Lowell, Mass; brothers, Ben Craghead of Athens, Bill Craghead of St. Cloud. Fla., and Bob Craghead of Spanishburg; and seven grandchildren. The body will be cremated following the services and burial will be in the Athens Cemetery at a later date. on April 5, 1994.⁴

     Bobby James "Bob" Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 297-32-9148.⁸ He was born on March 11, 1938 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2,3 He married Nancy Carolyn Smith circa 1956.^1,9 Bobby James "Bob" Craghead died on October 5, 2002 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^1,8,2 He Bobby J. "Bob" Craghead, 64, of the Beckley Road, Spanishburg, died Saturday evening, Oct. 5, 2002, at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born March 11, 1938 at Amigo, he was the son of the late Hoy G. and Dana Mae Gore Craghead. Bob had graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville, Ohio, and had worked for the Avery International Corporation for several years in Painesville. He moved to the Spanishburg area in 1981 and opened a store in the Lake Bottom community until 1984. He then worked for the Board of Education in Mercer County as the head custodian for Spanishburg School until his retirement in 2000. For a short period of time, he along with his devoted wife were caretakers at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed sports of all kinds, but especially loved the Cleveland Indians and Browns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Ben; along with a sister, Alice Raines. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and caring wife of 46 years, Nancy Carolyn Smith Craghead; children, Robbin Walker and husband, Ronnie of Gainesville, Fla., Daniel Craghead of Fairport Harbor, Melissa Meadows of Spanishburg, and Sheila Dickerson and husband, Steven of Durham, N.C; and grandchildren, Jennifer, Rachel, Hannah, Melanie, Brandon, Ryan, and Ainsley. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on October 8, 2002.¹

     Leanora "Nora" Anglin was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on November 8, 1874 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 She married John William Anthony Yates, son of William Anthony Yeatts and Mary Henry Terry Yates, on October 23, 1895 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of October 23, 1895,her married name was Yates. Leanora "Nora" Anglin died on August 13, 1915 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 40; The Yates book has a death date of Aug 18, 1915.^3,2

     Roger Dale Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 5, 1955 at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.^2,5,4 He died on December 1, 2006 at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 51.^2,5,4 He Memorial services for Roger D. Craghead, 51, of Painesville, will be Wednesday. Mr. Craghead died Dec. 1, 2006, at Lake East Hospital in Painesville. He was born Aug. 5, 1955 in Painesville. He was an avid sports fan who followed the Cleveland browns, Cavaliers and Indians. He also loved NASCAR. Mr. Craghead was an assembler for CRES COR in Mentor for the last 4 years. Survivors are his mother, Elaine La Vern Craghead of Orlando, Fla; sister, Pamela Riddick; and brother, Sherrill Craghead, both of Orlando, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, William Craghead and brother, Larry Craghead. on December 5, 2006.²

     Larry Wayne Craghead was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1964 at Ohio.^3,4 He died on January 18, 1973 at Lake Co., Ohio, at age 8.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 236-46-3752.³ Roy Nathaniel Shrewsbury and Edna Alice Craghead were divorced.² Roy Nathaniel Shrewsbury was born on January 22, 1932 at Stephenson, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2,4 He married Edna Alice Craghead, daughter of Hoy Graden Craghead and Dana Mae Gore, on August 22, 1952 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Roy Nathaniel Shrewsbury died on August 11, 2010 at Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 78.^3,2,4 He Roy N. Shrewsbury, age 79, of Mentor-on-the-Lake for the past five years, formerly of Madison, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby. He was born Jan. 22, 1932, in Stephenson, W.Va. Mr. Shrewsbury was a tow motor operator at Ohio Rubber for many years prior to his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors are his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Shrewsbury; eight children, Jimmy (Angela) Shrewsbury of Madison, Troy (Diane) Bickel of Rhode Island, Kevin (Linda) Shrewsbury of Florida, Mary (Ken) Schaefer of Chardon, Sandy (Mike) Tgibides of Massachusetts, Mark Shrewsbury of West Virginia, Tina Sullivan of Mentor-on-the-Lake and Juilinia Shrewsbury of Mentor-on-the-Lake; many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Elizabeth Shrewsbury; and three sisters and one brother. on August 13, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 276-32-4369.³ Nancy Carolyn Smith was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 She was born on October 14, 1935 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^4,5,2,3 She married Bobby James "Bob" Craghead, son of Hoy Graden Craghead and Dana Mae Gore, circa 1956.^1,2 As of circa 1956,her married name was Craghead.¹ Nancy Carolyn Smith died on August 27, 2007 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^4,5,2,3 She Nancy Carolyn Smith Craghead, 71, of South Main Street, Mt. Airy, N.C., formerly of Spanishburg and Ohio, died Monday, August 27, 2007 at the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, N.C. Born October 14, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Barney and Elma Sainey Smith. She was educated in Ohio and retired from A & P Grocery Company in Madison, Ohio where she was the produce manager. Mrs. Craghead was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. While living in Spanishburg, she and her late husband operated the Bluestone Valley Grocery Store for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby J. Craghead. Survivors: Her children and their spouses, Daniel Craghead of Mt. Airy, N.C., Robbin and Ronnie Walker of Gainesville, Fla., Melissa Meadows of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Sheila and Steve Dickerson of Durham, N.C; seven grandchildren, Melanie Meadows, Brandon Moye, Jennifer, Rachel and Hannah Walker, Ryan and Ainsley Dickerson; one great grandchild, Madalyn Lookabill. Following the service, the family will honor Mrs. Craghead's request, she will be cremated. A graveside service will be held for inurnment at the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on August 30, 2007.²

     Robert Lee Craghead Disabled at age 15 in a swimming accident. Never married. He was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 232-78-7776.⁸ He was born on June 12, 1938 at East Gulf, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,4,5 He died on August 16, 1999 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 61.^1,8,4,5 He Robert Lee Craghead, 61, of 414 State St., died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at a Marietta, Ohio, hospital. Born June 12, 1938, in East Gulf, he was the son of the late Chauncey B. and Mildred M. Pennington Craghead. Mr. Craghead was a graduate of Athens High School, Class of 1961, and was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, Athens. For many years, he was a resident of the Princeton Health Care Center on Courthouse Road. While he was a patient, he served as president of the resident council for many years. Survivors include two sisters, Mona Clark and her husband, Edward G., of Melbourne, Fla., and Barbara Murphy and her husband, Lawrence, of Speedway; nieces and nephews, Eric Clark and his wife, Sandra, Brian and Melanie Murphy; and two great-nieces, Paige and Amanda Clark. Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery. on August 19, 1999.¹

     Barbara Jean Craghead was buried at Murphy Family Cemetery, Murphy Farm, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She Barbara Jean Murphy, 72, of Brush Creek Falls Road, Speedway, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Bowers Hospice in Beckley. Born August 6, 1950, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Chauncy Craghead and Mildred Pennington Craghead. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a 1968 graduate of Athens High School, and a 1969 graduate of the Executive Secretarial School in Bluefield, VA. Barbara retired with over 40 years service as an Administrative Assistant for the Mercer County Board of Education Main Office. Barbara was a member of the Athens Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star, Athens United Methodist Church and attended Painter's Chapel United Methodist Church in Speedway where she did the church bulletin every Sunday. She enjoyed scrap booking, cross stitching, arts, crafts, reading and most of all, was known for her quick wit, humor and intelligence. Barbara loved her family especially her three grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence G. Murphy on September 7th, 2022 and her brother, Robert Craghead. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted children, Son, Brian Murphy and his wife Heather Kropac; Daughter, Melanie Kincaid and husband Jesse; Three grandchildren, Riddick Kincaid, Mason Murphy and Fallyn Murphy; Sister, Mona Clark; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. The family has honored Barbara's request to be cremated. Burial will follow at a later date in the Murphy Cemetery on the Murphy Farm in Princeton.² She was born on August 6, 1950 at West Virginia.¹ As of March 24, 1973,her married name was Murphy.¹ She married Lawrence Gerald Murphy on March 24, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,1,6,2 Barbara Jean Craghead died on October 5, 2022 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.²

     Edward Gail Clark MELBOURNE, Fla. - Edward Gail Clark, 73, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2013. A native of Princeton, W.Va., Ed moved to Melbourne, Fla. in 1964 with his wife, Mona. Ed graduated from Princeton High School and joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years aboard the U.S.S. Massey. After returning home from the Navy, he was hired at North American Rockwell Co. Ed then worked for Southern Bell for over 31 years. Ed loved touring the country in his RV, work camping and enjoying the company of many friends since retiring in 1996. He also loved fishing and taking on "projects" with his son, Eric. Ed was an active member of the Suntree United Methodist Church and served as President of the National United Methodist Campers. Ed was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Beatrice Clark. He is survived by his wife Mona Craghead Clark; son Eric (Sandra); daughter, Kathy (Barry) Jennings; grandson, Travis Jennings (Stacy); granddaughters Paige and Amanda Clark; granddaughter, Allison (Warren Hershberger); great-granddaughter, Hope Clark; sister, Barbara (Bert) Bush and their family.⁵ He was born on May 10, 1940 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He married Mona Sue Craghead, daughter of Chauncey Basil Craghead and Mildred Mae Pennington, on June 20, 1964 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 Edward Gail Clark died on May 23, 2013 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 73.^5,6

     Frances Faith Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born in 1934 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 15, 1952,her married name was Meadows.² She married Lundy Elliott Meadows Jr. on November 15, 1952 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Frances Faith Craghead died in 1984.³

     Lundy Elliott Meadows Jr. was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on February 15, 1933 at Claremont, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Frances Faith Craghead, daughter of Otis Opie Craghead and Violet Madeline Stover, on November 15, 1952 at Chelyan, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Lundy Elliott Meadows Jr. died on June 30, 1989 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 56.⁴ He Elliot Meadows, 56, died Friday, June 30, in an Oak Hill hospital following an apparent heart. Born Feb. 15, 1933, at Fire Creek, he was the son of the late Lundy and Goldie Marie Meadows. Survivors include two sons, Steven Elliot and Richard Meadows, both of Oak Hill; two daughters, Kay Meadows of Charleston and Cindy Meadows Beyer of Lake Worth, Fla; four sisters, Margaret McCamy of Lookout, Pauline Holstin of Staunton, Va., Joyce Slack of Hurricane and Freda Canterbury of Mineral Wells; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery at Athens. on July 2, 1989.⁴

     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.^8,3,4,9 Carol Ellen Craghead died on January 27, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^3,4 She 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 at the Athens Cemetery at Athens. on January 30, 1990.⁴