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Roni Stoneman
1938 - 2024
Roni Stoneman
1938 - 2024
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BORN
1938
DIED
2024
Roni Stoneman Obituary
Veronica "Roni" Stoneman was a regular cast member and banjo player on "Hee Haw" and performed with the Country Music Association Award-winning Stoneman Family.
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25 Entries
Paul Burba
April 5, 2025
Thank you for your Friendship and allowing me to enter your life as well as my Parents. You are amazing beyond words and I thank you. RIP and say hello to my Parents...
William Jennings lawless
December 27, 2024
I mailed Roni a scythe to cut weeds by her building.
Dwight C Martin
June 25, 2024
My name is Dwight Martin. I'm a harmonica player I was fairly young and I met her at think of the place called The cove in Greensboro North Carolina she heard me playing. Invited me to faron
young s celebrity ballroom around fanfare to come up there and play with or so that I did. Been playing at harmonica all over the country to have the world since. But I got to thank Ronnie for getting me out of the corn field and into the county. God bless you Ronnie I'll see you on the road less traveled.
Thomas Michelli O.D.
March 3, 2024
She and her daughter were patients of mine in Mansfield Ohio Optometry practice. She was so funny and down to earth. Eventually she invited my wife and I to a Friday night after wrap party of the Hee Haw crew and what an experience! She also took us behind the curtains at The Grand Ole Opry and introduced me to Roy Acuff and other stars.
The country music world has lost a much beloved icon.
Dr. Tom Michelli O.D.
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Allen Cunningham
March 3, 2024
I will really miss Roni´s interainment.I grew up with Hee Haw. We in Ft.Worth Texas loved her.Sorry for her family´s loss In this time.
Davis'
March 1, 2024
To the Family of Roni Stoneman,
We are truly saddened to hear about the death of Roni Stoneman, and we send our heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. We have certainly lost a talented person. We are thankful she shared her remarkable banjo playing talents with us, and she will certainly be missed by all who loved her. I fondly remember watching her play the banjo and act on the "Hee Haw!" television show in the 1970s, and she was talented. I especially liked her act as the gap-toothed comical country character Ida Lee, and when she acted/sang alongside other cast members singing the song "Pfft! You Were Gone!". Thank you, Ms. Stoneman, for sharing your musical, comical, and acting talents, and skills with others. You will not be forgotten. Most certainly, your legacy as The First Lady of Banjo will continue to inspire others.
Please continue to treasure your good memories and may they soothe your saddened hearts. May prayers strengthen you and your cherished memories comfort you, and may God soothe your hearts and comfort you always. (23rd Psalm)
Reginald Craig
February 28, 2024
I loved Roni & her banjo playing, singing & joke telling on HEE HAW!
I actually met her in the 80s & we danced at CHEVY'S!!
Lovely Lady !
John Franklin
February 27, 2024
She was my favorite on hee haw. Always wanted to meet her in person never did.
Tim Cavender
February 26, 2024
Roni was a talented and funny lady. She brought laughter and music into the living rooms of many. May God bless!
Levi Zimmerman
February 26, 2024
We were at long park in Lancaster,pa back in the late 60´s early 70´s and Roni and Donna tore up the show with their picking . I never saw such good women musicians like that before. Rest in peace . L. Zimmerman ,Ephrata,pa
Diane Ballard
February 26, 2024
May the God of all comfort give you what you need in your time of sorrow.
kate
February 26, 2024
ik was gastvrouw voor Roni Stoneman toen ze naar Belgie kwam met een dansgroep uit Kentucky; 1995
jaren zijn we te gast geweest bij haar thuis, wat een lieve energieke dame.
We hebben veel herinneringen met een lach en een traan, blij dat ik haar kende. rust in vrede Roni.
Mr. Jr.
February 25, 2024
My condolences.
Barbi Benton
February 25, 2024
Not only was Roni a highly skilled banjo picker, she was a talented comedienne on Hee Haw. Between skits, she kept me laughing with her delightfully funny and heart warming stories. At the Hee Haw Reunion, she was so proud when telling me about her family, both past and present. We will all miss her.
Peggy Chinault
February 25, 2024
I remember Roni cooking dinner for me one time when I was visiting and dying my hair. She said "I used to be on television, I know how to fix hair". She loved to perform and she always took that banjo should the chance come up to play. The jam sessions I witnessed at her house- it was all so special!!!
Rod Harris
February 24, 2024
Enjoyed working with Roni and family, always kind and caring... GOD SPEED FRIEND!
Randy Fox
February 24, 2024
Rip Roni stoneman loved you on hee haw
Virginia Gregory
February 24, 2024
Roni was easy to talk with and so friendly. A great artist and very entertaining. Fly high my friend
Cindy watts
February 24, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Caylan Valves Hascall
February 23, 2024
My first memory of Roni was seeing her on Hee Haw when I was a little girl. I got to meet Roni and was blessed by our friendship. We had a lot of fun going thrift shopping together. She loved her kids and grandkids and was so proud of them all. She would beam when talking about them. I remember when we were talking about our families. She told me she carried the Stoneman name proudly and she encouraged me to carry my bio fathers name when I did music as it is a legacy. She loved his music. Roni could be really serious, but she could be funny too. I used to like to make her laugh, and her Roni-isms made me laugh. It also would crack me up when we would talk on the phone for quite a bit and she would just be done and say, "Okay, hun. I gotta go. I'll see you later" and then hang up. She was one of a kind. I'll miss her presence on this earth, but I look forward to seeing her in Heaven.
MYRON J. BAUGHMAN
February 23, 2024
I remember her from Hew Haw show I enjoy her bango playing I play bango myself I really enjoy it to I been do when I was 13 years old my prayer for her Family and HewHaw family
Carolyn Bramlett
February 23, 2024
My family and I met when Roni came to the opening ceremony for Big Stone Gap Bank and Trust. She was such fun. If you were with Roni you were smiling. She was a great entertainer. She will not be forgotten.
RIP Roni.
Jerry Monday
February 23, 2024
I was privileged to work with Roni and the Stonemans playing dobro from about 1966-1969. Roni was always a card but, deep down, a very loving and caring person. I'll miss her greatly. - Jerry Monday
Harry Simpson
February 23, 2024
Godspeed Roni, and thank you for sharing a part of you life with us, and the wonderful, wonderful music and TV memories, "Hee Haw". Unforgettable.
Harry Simpson
February 23, 2024
Godspeed Roni, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful music and TV memories, "Hee Haw". Unforgettable.
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