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[John M. Gwin Note: One of those above-mentioned related after-followings, a special issue of the Keeney Update, March 1987, includes a preface which numbers the generations beginning in America. The first ancestor mentioned in that preface is unnumbered, so I originally gave it a negative 1 numbering here. However, in early 2009, I renumbered all my pages, using my own generation arbitrarily as number 28, my children's as 29, my parents' as 27, etc. Therefore, Sir Thomas Keney, below, who for years was numbered -1.00, is now generation 17 on my site.]

17.00--Sir Thomas Keney (sic), b. 1578, Norfolk, England; d. in New London, CT;

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28.01--Jeanne Carol "Jeannie" Harless, b. 17 Dec 1933 (in Huntington, Cabell Co., WV?); d. 22 Apr 2008 in Lewisburg, WV; bd. Rosewood Cem., Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV--FAG#136235710; m. David Ross Smith [PRIVATE];

[listed as Jeanne Harless, 6, b. WV, in the 15 Apr 1940 census of Oceana Dist., Wyoming Co., WV, and lvg. in the same house in 1935]

[John M. Gwin Note--13 Jun 2023: Jeannie and her sister Dorothy married two brothers: David and Harry Smith. That means all of their respective descendants are DOUBLE COUSINS to each other! For example, Jeannie's daughter Carole Rae is not just first cousin twice removed to Dorothy's great-granddaughter Abigail Kristoff; Carole Rae and Abigail are DOUBLE first cousins twice removed to each other!]

Jeanne Carol Harless Smith

LEWISBURG — Jeanne Carol Harless Smith, 74, of Lewisburg, died Monday, April 21, 2008. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Chapel of McCraw Funeral Home, Lewisburg. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by McCraw Funeral Home, Lewisburg.

Jeannie, Dot, and Adrian drove to SC to see their dear friends, the Nortons
rear, seated on couch, l-r: Dot, Opal and Nile Norton (FAG# 106058380), Jeannie;
front: daughter Jane's husband Bob Kennedy and Jane herself, and Sue Norton Knight.

29.01--Carol Rae Smith facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Stephen Earl Lilly [PRIVATE];

Left: Carol Rae, 2nd grade; right: at a Keeney Reunion at St. Albans City Park--l-r: Lynn Lee Keeney Bright, Milly Keeney, and Carol Rae;

29.02--Karen Denise "Denise" Smith facebook friend; b. unk.; d. Jul 2022; bd. unk.; m1. Richard Harper [PRIVATE]; m2. Carl Clay Withrow [PRIVATE];

30.01--David Ross Smith, [PRIVATE];

31.01--Brevon David Westfall, [PRIVATE];

KDS m1. to Richard Harper; div. [PRIVATE];

30.02--Stephanie Gail Harper, b. 3 Jun 1979 in Greenbrier Co., WV; d. 4 Jun 1979 in Greenbrier Co., WV; bd. Hillcrest Cem., White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., WV--Find A Grave Memorial# 16854861;

KDS m2. Carl Clay Withrow; div. [PRIVATE];

30.03--Travis Dalton Withrow, facebook [PRIVATE];

Christmas card, 1993--l-r: David Smith, Travis, Denise

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28.02--Linda Jo Harless, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m1. Steve Mason Lowe, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; (div.); three ch. by Steve of three total; m2. on 21 Jan 1983 to John Bailey, b. unk.; d. in helicopter crash 19 Oct 1983; bd. unk.); no ch. by John of three total;

[listed as Linda J. Harless, in the 15 Apr 1940 census of Oceana Dist., Wyoming Co., WV]

l-r: Linda Jo tickled; Michael, Steve, and Linda at 7 Keiffer, 1963.

29.01--Michael Bruce "Mike" Lowe, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m1. Annette (nee unk.) facebook [PRIVATE]; (Annette m2. Eric Orme; [PRIVATE]); m2. Lonica Lynn "Loni" Holloway facebook (nee unk.) [PRIVATE];

30.01--Savannah Lowe, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Blake West, facebook [PRIVATE];

31.01--Bennett "Ben" West facebook [PRIVATE];

30.02--Summer Anne Lowe, facebook friend [PRIVATE];

29.02--Gary Stephen Lowe, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Valarie Lynn (nee unk.), facebook [PRIVATE];

29.03--Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Lowe, b. 24 May 1967 at Ft. Rucker, AL; d. 21 May 2018 in Newton, AL, near Dothan; bd. Sunset Mem. Pk., Midland City, Dale Co., AL--FAG#236924261; m. never; no ch.;

[John M. Gwin Note--3 Feb 2020: I copied Jeff's obituary, following, from its online source at https://sunsetmemorialpark.com/obituaries/jeffrey-allen-lowe/503/]

Jeffrey Allen Lowe, a resident of Newton, Alabama, passed away peacefully at age 50 on May 21, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow

in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing. Family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

Jeff was born on May 24, 1967 at Fort Rucker, Alabama and moved to Dothan in 1977. He was a 1987 graduate of Dothan High School and later graduated from Alabama Aviation Technical College. Jeff enjoyed playing sports, especially golf, and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He also loved the Auburn Tigers. Jeff was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his father, Stephen (Virginia Dare) Lowe; his mother, Linda Jo [Lowe] Bailey; his brothers, Michael B. (Lonica Lynn) Lowe and Gary Stephen (Valarie Lynn) Lowe; his nieces, Savannah (Blake) Lowe and Summer Anne Lowe; his nephew, Preston Mitchell; his step-brothers, Stuart Alan Campbell and John Campbell, Jr.; and his step-sisters, Cindy Lee Miller and Jennifer Jayne Campbell.

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28.03--Mary Chloe Harless, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Donald Dudley Meadows [PRIVATE]; (div.--Don m2. Kathy [nee unk.]); two ch.;

[listed as Mary C. Harless, in the 15 Apr 1940 census of Oceana Dist., Wyoming Co., WV]

OBITUARY

            Donald Dudley Meadows, age 86, of Webster Springs, WV formerly of Prosperity, WV passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home. Born on January 31, 1938 in Beckley, he was the son of the late Hulbert Meadows and Eva Smith Meadows.
            Mr. Meadows was a retired school bus driver for the Raleigh County Board of Education. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.
            In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Meadows and by a brother Jim Meadows.
            Those survivors left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Donita Lilly and husband Randy of Beckley and Leah Meadows of Beckley; a step-daughter Melissa Halstead and husband Kevin of Bradley; a step-son James Smith and wife Amber of Meadow Bridge; and five grandchildren, Amy Nolte, Amanda Lilly, Alisha Ross, Nicholas Jameson, and Kassie Brown. Seven great-grandchildren also survive.
            The family extends special thanks to Kanawha Valley Hospice and to Doug Deal for help with the care of Mr. Meadows. There will be no services held. Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net. Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV.

Left: Mary Chloe, age two, in Oceana, WV; right: Mary is at far left with two grandkids; Becki Lou Keeney Samples is in
turquoise; and Dot Gwin is in glasses, all at 7 Keiffer Dr. in St. Albans, WV. But what year is it? Definitely before 2000.

29.01--Donita Lynn Meadows, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Mr. Lilly [PRIVATE];

30.01--Amanda Lilly, facebook friend [PRIVATE];

30.02--Amy Lilly, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Ian Nolte, facebook [PRIVATE];

31.01--Eva Nolte, facebook [PRIVATE];

30.03--Alisha Lilly, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Richard Ross facebook [PRIVATE];

31.01--Ross, facebook [PRIVATE];

29.02--Leah Beth Meadows, facebook [PRIVATE];

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28.04--Norman Holt Harless, Jr., b. 30 Nov 1940; d. 28 Jul 2020 in Fayetteville, AR; bd. unk.; m1. 29 May 1960 in Mabscott, WV to Billie Sue "Sue" Hedrick (div.; b. 22 Sep 1940 in Affinity, Raleigh Co., WV; d. 21 Nov 2016 (aged 76); bd. cremated, cremains unk.--FAG# 188792045); three ch., four grch.; m2. Lois Hirst (b. unk.; d. 2020 in AR; bd. unk.); three ch., all by Sue;

OBITUARY

            Norman Holt Harless, Jr., passed away July 28, 2020 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born November 30, 1940 in Cyclone, W. Va., the son of Rev. Norman Holt Harless, Sr. and Maxine Stanley Keeney. He was a main frame computer tech and served in the United States Air Force in Viet Nam.
            He is survived by his children Mickey Holt Harless of Madison, Ala., Lori Michele Harless-Henderson of Leesburg, Fla., and Erin Renee Harless-Cohen of Athens, Ga., and four grandchildren.
            Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers, Ark. Send online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

l-r: Holt, Lori, Sue, Mickey, long before Erin!

29.01--Mickey Holt Harless, facebook; b. 3 Jul 1961; d. 17 Jan 2021; bd. unk.; m. Rebecca Gardner, facebook [PRIVATE];

Mickey Holt Harless
July 3, 1961 — January 17, 2021

            Mickey Harless passed away on January 17, 2021 due to complications from COVID. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman H. Harless, Jr. and Billie Sue Hedrick Harless.
            He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Gardner Harless and his son, Parker Harless, both of Madison, AL; his mother-in-law, Bonnie “Booma” Gardner of Alexandria, AL; two sisters, Lori Henderson of Leesburg, FL and Erin Cohen of Athens, GA; three brothers-in-law; three sisters-in law; nephews J.T. Leatherwood, Charley Gray, Stephen Blevins, and Noah Cohen, and a niece, Sarah Blevins as well as many countless other beloved family members and a plethora (as Mickey would say) of friends.
            Mickey worked as a project manager in telephone communications for more than 40 years, and he enjoyed his job and cherished his co-workers.
            Mickey was very active in music ministry, was an accomplished bass player and guitarist, and was a gifted tenor vocalist. He loved to play and sing. He would often say, “Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues”. We will miss his light-hearted spirit.
            For memorial contributions, the family has designated:    One Direction Community (ODC), 102 Champion Green Dr., Madison, AL 35758. Please include “In memory of Mickey Harless” on any donations.
            A memorial service is planned for the spring. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mickey Holt Harless, please visit our flower store.

30.01--Parker McDonald Harless, facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Kendra Burris facebook [PRIVATE]; unk. ch.;

29.02--Lori Michelle Harless, facebook [PRIVATE]; m1. Thomas Edward Blevins [PRIVATE]; div.; m2. Kevin Henderson, facebook [PRIVATE];

30.01--Sarah Blevins, facebook [PRIVATE];

29.03--Erin Renee Harless, facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Sean Cohen, facebook [PRIVATE];

30.01--Noah Cohen, facebook [PRIVATE];

30.02--Cohen, facebook [PRIVATE];

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28.05--Dorothy Jane Harless; b. 3 Oct 1943 in WV; d. 27 Jan 2020 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV; bd. unk.; m. 26 Dec 1961 in Lewisburg, WV, to Harry Randall Smith (b. 22 May 1944 in Mount Hope, WV; d. 24 Sep 2007 in Greenbrier Co., WV; bd. Rosewood Cem., Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV--Find A Grave Memorial# 22311555); four ch.; 15 grch.; 16 g-grch.;

[John M. Gwin Note--13 Jun 2023: Dorothy and her oldest sister Jeannie married two brothers: Harry and David Smith. That means all of their respective descendants are DOUBLE COUSINS to each other! For example, Jeannie's daughter Carole Rae is not just first cousin twice removed to Dorothy's great-granddaughter Abigail Kristoff; Carole Rae and Abigail are DOUBLE first cousins twice removed to each other!]

[John M. Gwin Note--2 Feb 2020: Dorothy's obituary, following, appears online at http://wvdailynews.net/obituaries/5551-dorothy-smith:]

          Dorothy Jane Smith of Lewisburg, WV passed away peacefully at her home in Lewisburg on Friday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 76.
       Dorothy was a very proud and loving grandmother who deeply loved her grandchildren and was always giving of her time and energy.
           She greatly loved playing piano and teaching. Many throughout Greenbrier County, WV knew her from her teaching career. She was an active and dedicated member of the Fairlea Baptist Church in Fairlea, WV for many years and served in the choir.
           Dorothy was born on October 3, 1943 in Cyclone, WV. She was the daughter of the Reverend Norman and Maxine Harless of Huff Creek, WV. The family moved to Lewisburg in 1961 where she attended the Greenbrier Girls College at the age of 18. It was here in Lewisburg that she met 17-year-old Harry R. Smith from Mount Hope, WV, and the two were wed on December 26, 1961. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage before Harry passed in September 2007. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Concord University and received her master's degree from Concord while she taught. She enjoyed teaching and sharing many wonderful experiences with her students over her 35 years of teaching.
           She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry R. Smith of Lewisburg; her daughter, Patricia Brown (surviving widower, John) of Clendenin,
WV; and her sister, Jeanne Smith (surviving widower, David) of Lewisburg.
          Dorothy is survived by three children: Randall R. Smith of Lewisburg, Cheryl L. Hambrick (Mike) of Crawley, WV, and Joshua A. Smith of Lewisburg. She is also survived by her siblings Linda Bailey of Alabama; Mary Meadows of Beckley, WV; Norman Harless (Lois) of Arkansas; Suzanne Gertz (Roger) of Logan, WV; and Cathy Norrell (Danny) of Kingsport, TN; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family. Dorothy will be fondly remembered by her 15 grandchildren, Emily Kristoff, Amanda Eltzroth, Jared Smith, Tyler Smith, Kayla Smith, Myriah Hambrick, Samantha Hambrick, Charles Deem, Rachel Smith, Andrew Brown, Jacob Smith, Keira Smith, Kaleb Smith, Simon Smith, and Braxton Smith; and her 16 great-grandchildren who affectionately called her "Mommom", "Grandma" and "Grandma Dorpy."
           Friends and former students are invited to share their memories of Dorothy with her family during visitation at the McCraw Funeral Home located at 150 Courtney Dr., Lewisburg, WV 24901 on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 6 to 8 p. m. The funeral service will be officiated by Dallas Smith of the Fairlea Baptist Church at the funeral home on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1 p. m. Burial will follow at the Rosewood Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dorothy's life and reunion with the Lord.
            McCraw Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary originally published in The West Virginia Daily News, January 29, 2020 edition

Dorothy and Suzanne in St. Albans, WV, with cousins John and Pat Gwin, Summer 1953 Photo by Adrian Gwin

Dorothy had 15 grandchildren, but I can't figure out which of the grands belong to which of the four kids. Nor do I yet know to which of those grandchildren each of the 16 GREAT-grands belongs! I'm going to need help on this one, cousins...

~~30.00--Emily Smith m. Jared Kristoff--3 ch.: 31.01--Aiden, 31.02--Abigail, and 31.03--baby~~
30.00--Amanda Jane "Mander" Smith; m. Kenneth Eltzroth,
30.00--Jared Smith,
30.00--Tyler Smith,
~~30.00--Kayla Smith (Emily Kristoff's sister), m. Hunter~~ ~~________?~~

~~30.00--Myriah Hambrick,~~
~~30.00--Samantha Hambrick~~,

30.00--Charles Deem,

30.00--Rachel Smith,

~~30.00--Andrew Brown~~,

30.00--Jacob Smith,
30.00--Keira Smith,
30.00--Kaleb Smith,
30.00--Simon Smith, and
30.00--Braxton Smith;

and her 16 great-grandchildren--all gen. 31--
who affectionately called her "Mommom", "Grandma" and "Grandma Dorpy."

29.01--Joshua A. Smith; facebook [PRIVATE]; m. ; [PRIVATE];

30.01--Keira Smith; [PRIVATE];

30.02--son Smith; [PRIVATE];

29.02--Randall Lee Smith facebook [PRIVATE];

30.01--Emily Smith; facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Jared Alan Kristoff; facebook [PRIVATE];

31.01--Aiden Kristoff; [PRIVATE];

31.02--Abigail Kristoff; [PRIVATE];

31.03--baby Kristoff; [PRIVATE];

30.02--Kayla Smith; [PRIVATE]; m. Hunter (nee unk.); [PRIVATE];

30.03--Smith [PRIVATE]

29.03--Patricia Elaine Smith, b. 15 Dec 1964 in Greenbrier Co., WV; d. 15 Mar 2008; bd. unk.; m. John Brown; [PRIVATE];

30.01--Andrew M. Brown; facebook [PRIVATE];

29.04--Cheryl Lynn Smith facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Michael "Mike" Hambrick [PRIVATE]; at least two ch.;

30.01--Myriah "Riah" Dawn Hambrick; facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Thomas Dunbar; facebook [PRIVATE];
31.01--Braylea Ryeanne Dunbar [PRIVATE];

31.02--Khailea Dunbar [PRIVATE];
30.02--Samantha Hambrick; facebook [PRIVATE];

Keeney Reunion (1978? 1979?), Witcher, descendants of Mack and Mamie--
l-r: Cheryl, Dorothy Jane, Dot, unk. baby, Maxine, Jeannie, Adrian, Hannah,
Patricia, Randy, Mary Chloe, Buster, Juanita, Bennie, George, Chris, and Frankie--far right, Roscoe.

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28.06--Suzanne Harless facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Roger Gertz facebook friend [PRIVATE]

r-l: Suzanne Harless Gertz with three of her mom's sisters: Dot, Hannah (holding her ever-present cup of...huh?),
and Milly, all at 7 Keiffer, March 1997. Behind them is the old oak buffet belonging to the sisters'
Aunt Maude Stanley. It went to Suzanne's sister, Mary Chloe, (above) when Adrian died in 2001. Photo by Adrian Gwin

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30.01--K. J. Gertz [PRIVATE];

29.02--Kristin Michelle Gertz facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Shane Keene [PRIVATE]; two ch.;

Kristen as an elementary school student

30.01--Dorian Keene facebook friend PRIVATE];

Dorian in spring of 2001.

30.02--Halle Keene facebook friend PRIVATE];

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28.07--Cathryn Radine Harless facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Daniel Mason Norrell [PRIVATE];

29.01--Patrick Leiland Norrell facebook friend [PRIVATE];

Patrick, 1993

29.02--Rebecca "Becca" Norrell facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m. Willie Absher [PRIVATE];

Rebecca, 1993

29.03--Sarah Norrell facebook friend [PRIVATE]; m1. Mr. Ketron [PRIVATE]; m2. Jeremy White [PRIVATE];

Sarah, 1993

30.01--Tiffany;

30.02--Conor;