History of Roni Stoneman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 27, 2025

Veronica Loretta "Roni" Stoneman (1938-2024) was an American bluegrass banjo player and comedian, best known for her role on the television show *Hee Haw*. She was the youngest daughter of Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman, the leader of the Stoneman Family, a prominent group in early country music. Stoneman's musical talent and comedic timing made her a beloved figure in country music and television. She was a significant figure in preserving and promoting bluegrass music.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1924: Release of "The Sinking of the Titanic"

In 1924, Ernest "Pop" Stoneman, Roni Stoneman's father, had a hit song, "The Sinking of the Titanic".

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May 5, 1938: Birth of Veronica Loretta Stoneman

On May 5, 1938, Veronica Loretta Stoneman, who would become known as Roni Stoneman, was born. She later became a famous bluegrass banjo player and comedian, best known for her role on Hee Haw.

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1956: Pop Stoneman Resumes Music Career

In 1956, after winning on a quiz show, Pop Stoneman resumed his music career and started a family band with his wife and children.

1957: Roni Stoneman joins the Family Band

In 1957, Roni Stoneman joined her family in the band after learning to play the banjo at a young age.

1962: Performance on the Grand Ole Opry

In 1962, The Stoneman Family, including Roni Stoneman, performed on the Grand Ole Opry show.

1966: Those Stonemans TV Series

From 1966 to 1968, The Stonemans hosted their own TV series, Those Stonemans.

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1967: Country Music Association Award

In 1967, as a member of the Stoneman Family, Roni Stoneman won the Country Music Association Award for Vocal Group of the Year.

1967: CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award

In 1967, the Stonemans won the Country Music Association's "Vocal Group of the Year" award during their TV series, Those Stonemans.

1968: Roni Stoneman Pursues Solo Career

After Pop Stoneman's death in 1968, Roni Stoneman, at age 30, decided to pursue a solo career as a banjo player.

1968: End of Those Stonemans TV Series

From 1966 to 1968, The Stonemans hosted their own TV series, Those Stonemans.

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2015: Death of Patsy Stoneman

In 2015, Roni Stoneman's older sister Patsy Stoneman, who played the autoharp, passed away.

2020: Roni and Donna Stoneman Continue to Perform

As of 2020, Roni Stoneman and her older sister, mandolinist Donna Stoneman, continued to perform, sometimes together.

2021: Induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame

In 2021, Roni Stoneman and her family were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

February 22, 2024: Death of Roni Stoneman

On February 22, 2024, Roni Stoneman passed away. She was known for being an American bluegrass banjo player and comedian widely known as a cast member on the country music show Hee Haw.