Melungeon Heritage Association

Brent Kennedy Celebration of Life service

There will be a celebration of life for Brent Kennedy this weekend, Saturday, May 21st, at 1pm at the University of Virginia College of Wise Chapel of all Faiths. For more information click on the link below. https://www.timesnews.net/obituary/n-brent-kennedy-iii/article_020ce84c-d1f2-11ec-88d7-afbc01a829d3.html

In Memory of Dr. Brent Kennedy, Founder of the MHA.

By Scott Withrow: Dr. Brent Kennedy was a force—an outgoing and energetic person–who grew up in the small mountain town of Wise, Virginia. He attended Clinch Valley College and the University of Tennessee and gained a Ph. D. in Mass Communications. He worked in health care, non-profit fundraising and other fields, but it is through […]

Troy Williams Memorial Service Update

In our most recent post about Troy Williams’ passing, we mentioned that there will be a special memorial service for Troy on April 20th in Vardy. We have been recently informed that the memorial service has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for a later date, and as soon as we know the new date, […]

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Troy Williams

It is with great sorrow that we share with all of you the passing of one of our own, Troy Williams. Troy was born and raised in the Vardy Valley and was a staunch supporter and member of both the MHA and the Vardy Community Historical Society.  Troy Williams was always proud of his Melungeon […]