Vernon Hedges Amick
1924 - 1944 (20 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Vernon Hedges Amick was born on 11 Feb 1924 in Quinwood, Greenbrier County, West Virginia (son of Rydle Hedges Amick and Alma Zopp); died on 7 Oct 1944 in Germany; was buried on 9 Dec 1947 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II.
Notes:
_MILT:
US Army. 60th Infantry. 9th Div. PFC.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81788876/vernon-hedges-amick
2. Rydle Hedges Amick was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Snow Hill, Nicholas County, West Virginia (son of Bryon Jenkins Amick and Lovinia Alice Hedges); died on 15 Oct 1987 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
- Census: 1940, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Notes:
ORLANDO, Fla. _ Rydle Hedges Amick, 91, of Orlando, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Oct. 20, 1987, at home, after a long illness.
He was the former owner of Amick Refrigeration Service, Charleston, and was a 56-year member of Central United Methodist Church, Charleston.
Surviving: wife, Dessie Arnett Amick; stepsons, Warren and Marvin Arnett, both of Florida; sister, Bess Amick Hall of St. Albans, W.Va.; brother, Perry of Beckley, W.Va.; grandchild, Ann Amick Droese of Florida; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Friday in Reeves United Methodist Church, Orlando.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, W.Va., with the Rev. Lowell E. Keeney officiating.
Published: The Charleston Gazette, Sunday, October 25, 1987.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121723128/rydle-hedges-amickRydle married Alma Zopp on 25 May 1921 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Alma (daughter of Stonewall Jackson Zopp and Lula Gana Tinsley) was born on 24 Nov 1897 in Rupert, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 6 Jun 1958 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Alma Zopp was born on 24 Nov 1897 in Rupert, Greenbrier County, West Virginia (daughter of Stonewall Jackson Zopp and Lula Gana Tinsley); died on 6 Jun 1958 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Notes:
MRS. ALMA AMICK DIES IN HOSPITAL
Published: The Charleston Daily Mail, Saturday, June 7, 1958
Mrs. Alma Amick, 60, of 1133 Edgewood Drive, died last night in a Charleston hospital after a long illness.
She was secretary of Amick and Miller Inc., a refrigeration supply concern of which her husband, R. H., is vice president and treasurer.
She was a member of the Central Methodist Church. Mrs. Amick was born November 24, 1897 at Rupert, Greenbrier County, a daughter of Stonewall Jackson Zopp of East Rainelle and the late Lula Tinsley Zopp.
Surviving in addition to the husband and father are three sisters, Mrs. D. B. Hayes and Mrs. Jack Goolsby, both of East Rainelle, and Mrs. W. D. Hobbs of Rupert; two brothers, James P. of Rainelle and Raymond J. of Marietta, Ohio; and a grandchild.
The body is at the Bartlett Funeral Home.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81792113/alma-amickChildren:
- 1. Vernon Hedges Amick was born on 11 Feb 1924 in Quinwood, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1944 in Germany; was buried on 9 Dec 1947 in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Generation: 3
4. Bryon Jenkins Amick was born on 20 Aug 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia (son of Arnold J. Amick and Nancy McCutcheon); died on 24 May 1962 in Russellville, Fayette County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, veterinarian
- Census: 1900, Wilderness (District), Nicholas County, West Virginia
- Census: 1910, Wilderness (District), Nicholas County, West Virginia
- Census: 1920, Wilderness (District), Nicholas County, West Virginia
Notes:
B.J. Amick Dies; Services Sunday
Russellville (RNS) – Byron Jenkins Amick, 92, of Russellville died at his home today after a long illness.
He was a retired veterinarian and farmer.
Amick was a member of the Brackens Creek Methodist Church at Russellville.
Born Aug. 20, 1768, in Nicholas County, he was a son of the late Arnold and Nancy McCutcheon Amick.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bess Hall of Russellville; one foster daughter, Florence Hendricks, stationed with the WACS in Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Rydle of Orlando, Fla., and Perry of Miami, Fla.; a foster son, Ralph Bair of Charleston; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Brackens Creek Methodist Church with the Rev. Wesley Pennington and the Rev. Vere McClelland in charge. Burial will be in the End-of-the-Trail Cemetery.
The body will remain at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in East Rainelle and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral.
Beckley Post-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia. Friday, 25 May 1962.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62273108/byron-jenkins-amickBryon married Lovinia Alice Hedges on 18 Jan 1893 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Lovinia (daughter of Jonathan Kiher Hedges and Margaret Jane McClung) was born on 14 Mar 1870 in Braxton County, West Virginia; died on 6 Dec 1910 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Lovinia Alice Hedges was born on 14 Mar 1870 in Braxton County, West Virginia (daughter of Jonathan Kiher Hedges and Margaret Jane McClung); died on 6 Dec 1910 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Notes:
MHR note: 7 children.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62273228/lovina-alice-amickChildren:
- 2. Rydle Hedges Amick was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Snow Hill, Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 15 Oct 1987 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- Bessie Amick was born in Mar 1899 in West Virginia.
- Perry A. Amick was born on 9 Nov 1901 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 19 Jun 1990 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
6. Stonewall Jackson Zopp was born on 18 Aug 1864 in Rupert, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 29 Oct 1960 in Rainelle, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Rainelle Cemetery, Rainelle, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Notes:
Stonewall J. Zopp
Funeral services for Stonewall Jackson Zopp, 96, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of East Rainelle with the Rev. Henry O. Loving in charge. Burial will be in the Rainelle Cemetery, Rainelle.
Zopp did at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. A.J. Goolsby, East Rainelle, after a long illness.
Born at Rupert, Greenbrier County, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Abbigale Shawver Zopp. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church of East Rainelle.
Surviving in addition to Mrs. Goolsby are two other daughters, Mrs. D.B. Hayes, East Rainelle and Mrs. W.D. Hobbs, Rupert; one son, Raymond Jackson Zopp, Houston, Tex; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Nickell Funeral Home, Rainelle, and will be removed to the church one hour before the services. (RNS)
Beckley Post-Herald and Register, Beckley, West Virginia. Sunday, 30 October 1960.
Name:
son of Benjamin R. Zopp and Abigail Shawver
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15962162/stonewall-jackson-zoppStonewall married Lula Gana Tinsley on 29 Mar 1888 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Lula was born on 17 Dec 1871 in Monroe County, West Virginia; died on 18 Nov 1952 in Rainelle, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Rainelle Cemetery, Rainelle, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Lula Gana Tinsley was born on 17 Dec 1871 in Monroe County, West Virginia; died on 18 Nov 1952 in Rainelle, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Rainelle Cemetery, Rainelle, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Notes:
Mrs. Lula Zopp, 80, Dies At Residence
East Rainell, No. 18. - Mrs. Lula Ganna Zopp, 40, wife of Stonewall J. Zopp, died today at her East Rainelle home following an extended illness.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tinsley, she was born at Fort Springs Dec. 17, 1871. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of East Rainelle.
The family is well known throughout this area and are former residents for many years of Big Countain near Rupert.
Surviving besides her husband are four daughters, Mrs. D.B. Hayes and Mrs. A.J. Goolsby, both of East Rainelle; Mrs. R.H. Amick of Charleston; and Mrs. W.D. Hobbs of Smoot; also two sons, J.P. Zopp of Rainelle, and R.J. Zopp of Bridgeport, Ohio.
Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. E.E. Collins of Ashland, Ky., and Mrs. P.S. Rushford of New Martinsville; also 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Nickell Mortuary has charge of funeral arrangements which are incomplete.
Beckley Post-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia. Wednesday, 19 November 1952.
Name:
daughter of Henry Cole Tinsley and Eliza Damaris Longanacre
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15962388/lula-gana-zoppChildren:
- 3. Alma Zopp was born on 24 Nov 1897 in Rupert, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 6 Jun 1958 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Generation: 4
8. Arnold J. Amick was born on 17 Mar 1823 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 30 Aug 1897 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Wilderness (District), Nicholas County, West Virginia
- Census: 1880, Wilderness (District), Nicholas County, West Virginia
Notes:
Name:
son of John M. "The Miller" Amick and Catherine Bowers
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62272954/arnold-j.-amickArnold married Nancy McCutcheon in 1854 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Nancy was born on 5 Dec 1831 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 2 Feb 1925 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Nancy McCutcheon was born on 5 Dec 1831 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 2 Feb 1925 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62273268/nancy-coursey-amickChildren:
- 4. Bryon Jenkins Amick was born on 20 Aug 1869 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 24 May 1962 in Russellville, Fayette County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Perry Hedrick Amick was born on 19 Aug 1871 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 27 Oct 1901 in Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
10. 
Jonathan Kiher Hedges was born on 31 Jul 1819 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Levi Hedges and Rosannah Ribelin); died on 15 Nov 1912 in Smoot, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Andrew Chapel Cemetery, Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Other Events:
- Occupation: minister and farmer
- Census: 1860, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
- Census: 1870, Clay Township, Braxton County, West Virginia
- Census: 1880, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
- Census: 1900, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Notes:
Two Die, Aged 93 and 82.
Only Thirteen Hours Between Passing of Preacher and His Wife.
Cumberland Md., Nov. 24. – The Rev. Jonathan Kieher Hedges, 93 years old, and his wife, Margaret McClung Hedges, age 92, died within thirteen hours of each other at Smoot, W.Va., yesterday.
The Rev. Mr. Hedges, a native of Kentucky, first joined the Kentucky conference and later the West Virginia conference, this being in the early days of Methodism. His circuit at time included several counties and some years his salary did not amount to over $60.
One son and three daughters survive.
The Washington Post, Washington, District of Columbia. Monday, 25 November 1912, page 3.
The news of Rev. Jonathan Hedges and his wife Margaret McClung Hedges was covered in multiple newspapers across the nation, including Washington, DC, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii; and undoubtedly many more. Along the way the story was sensationalized to report that Margaret died within ten minutes of hearing of her husband’s death. One version in The Sun of New York went so far as to report “His wife, age 92, ill by his side, said when she heard he was dead, “Well, I’ll go too.” She died within ten minutes.”
In any case, the fact that Rev. Jonathan Hedges was a well-known circuit preacher in West Virginia and the story of the aged husband and wife dying within a few hours of each other made for a touching human interest story.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106740811/jonathon-k-hedgesJonathan married Margaret Jane McClung on 29 Dec 1853 in Greenbrier County, [West] Virginia. Margaret was born on 28 May 1832 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 16 Nov 1912 in Smoot, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Andrew Chapel Cemetery, Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. 
Margaret Jane McClung was born on 28 May 1832 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 16 Nov 1912 in Smoot, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Andrew Chapel Cemetery, Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Notes:
Two Die, Aged 93 and 82.
Only Thirteen Hours Between Passing of Preacher and His Wife.
Cumberland Md., Nov. 24. – The Rev. Jonathan Kieher Hedges, 93 years old, and his wife, Margaret McClung Hedges, age 92, died within thirteen hours of each other at Smoot, W.Va., yesterday.
The Rev. Mr. Hedges, a native of Kentucky, first joined the Kentucky conference and later the West Virginia conference, this being in the early days of Methodism. His circuit at time included several counties and some years his salary did not amount to over $60.
One son and three daughters survive.
The Washington Post, Washington, District of Columbia. Monday, 25 November 1912, page 3.
The news of Rev. Jonathan Hedges and his wife Margaret McClung Hedges was covered in multiple newspapers across the nation, including Washington, DC, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii; and undoubtedly many more. Along the way the story was sensationalized to report that Margaret died within ten minutes of hearing of her husband’s death. One version in The Sun of New York went so far as to report “His wife, age 92, ill by his side, said when she heard he was dead, “Well, I’ll go too.” She died within ten minutes.”
In any case, the fact that Rev. Jonathan Hedges was a well-known circuit preacher in West Virginia and the story of the aged husband and wife dying within a few hours of each other made for a touching human interest story.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106909079/margaret-j-hedgesChildren:
- James William Hedges was born on 26 Sep 1855 in Greenbrier County, [West] Virginia; died on 7 Dec 1940 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Rupert, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Joseph Brilhart Hedges was born on 19 Oct 1857 in Trout, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 23 Nov 1932 in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Andrew Chapel Cemetery, Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Sallie A. J. Hedges was born on 4 Apr 1861 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia; died on 24 May 1901 in Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia; was buried in Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia.
- Martha Rosannah E. Hedges was born on 18 Mar 1864 in Monroe County, [West] Virginia; died on 26 Aug 1936 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; was buried in Andrew Chapel Cemetery, Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Mary Margaret Hedges was born on 3 Aug 1866 in Clay Township, Braxton County, West Virginia; died on 15 Oct 1950 in Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in Walker Memorial Cemetery and Gardens, Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia.
- 5. Lovinia Alice Hedges was born on 14 Mar 1870 in Braxton County, West Virginia; died on 6 Dec 1910 in Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- Juliana Lee Hedges was born on 9 Aug 1875 in Braxton County, West Virginia; died on 16 Oct 1963 in Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia; was buried in At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.