Roni Stoneman, a country musician who was known as "first lady of the banjo," and was seen by millions as a familiar face on television's "Hee Haw," has died. She was 85. No cause of death was given.

Veronica Loretta "Roni" Stoneman, banjo player, comedian and cast member on the long-running television show Hee Haw, died Thursday (Feb. 22) at age 85. Stoneman, known as "The First Lady of Banjo ...