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(#745) I visit Richwood every summer. My parents and grandparents are buried in Richwood Cemetary. My granddad was an admiral in the Cherry River Navy. Many fond memories of sitting on my great Aunt Addie (Lipscomb) porch watching the parade.
martha <ms112nan yahoo.com>
detroit, mi USA - Sunday, October 05, 2008 at 17:42:48 (CDT)
(#744) class of 1984..
Tammy Mcclung <tammy_mcclung66yahoo.com>
nettie, wv USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 13:48:11 (CDT)
(#743) i love richwood.
sara mcclung <sara_ryan2010yahoo.com>
nettie, wv USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 13:43:15 (CDT)
(#742) Hi to any one that remembers me, sure miss Richwood.
Bob Hanna <bobandcheriverizon.net>
Wadsworth, Oh USA - Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 11:49:50 (CDT)
(#741) CLASS OF 64 As Pink Floyd says "ANY BODY OUT THERE?"
JIM NICHOLS <WILDNAN2005AOL.COM>
TAMPA , USA - Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 21:04:44 (CDT)
(#740) I am trying to locate a lady I went to school with. Fenwick Grade School & RHS. Her name was Betty Jackson, her family lived in Fenwick. She had a sister named JoAnn. If you know how her and how I can contact her please e-mail me.
Sherry (stull) deVries <jdevriessbcglobal.net>
Round Rock, RX USA - Monday, September 22, 2008 at 17:42:44 (CDT)
(#739) hey all yall
tommy stanley <tasljssbcglobal.net>
richwood, wv USA - Monday, September 22, 2008 at 11:49:37 (CDT)
(#738) It will be good to see Kathy... what a great voice, I remember how she use to sing Dolly Parton songs when we were girls... as for Heritage Days...I personally think it would be a great thing to actually set up stands and things that represents our Heritage... We are a lumber town... so have examples of things pertaining to that way of life and the hardships those Lumberjacks faced... maybe have set up an old logging camp with the era of dress and food and cooking...etc... as for music... Bluegrass sound like the music we should be hearing... guess when I think of heritage I think of the stories my dad told me of his days as a boy in the old logging camp his dad Bossed and mom cooked... I'd love to see story tellers sharing the history of Richwood... maybe someone making apple butter... someone set up their quilting frame and allow others to work on it as they pass by... guess everyone has their own idea I reckon...anyway... I am sure it will be a wonderful event and Maxine always does a great job on all she sets out to do.
Debbie <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 17:21:19 (CDT)
(#737) The Richwood store company was owned by the cherry River boom and Lumber Co. It was a company store that sold just about anything you needed. It even has a toy shop upstairs at christmas. It was a department store.
Gary Cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, Md USA - Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 06:53:59 (CDT)
(#736) It would be great to hear from anyone that graduated in '89. I had to move the summer before my senior year and I have lost contact with some of my dearest friends. Does anyone have any information about a 20 year reunion?
Missy Alford Taylor <tmabinupstatecharter.net>
Easley, SC USA - Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 19:30:50 (CDT)
(#735) Hello richwood how is everything going? I hope to be able to come home and visit everyone and hope to be able to do some fishing up Cranberry for old times' sake. Thank you for having this website and others so that soldiers like me will have somewhere to go to when they get homesick i am stationed in Fort Hood along with a lot of people from the state of West Virginia and a few from Nicholas County when i told them this website existed they loved it i just wish that we could get something that soldiers from WV. could sign and send guestbook messages to get support once again thank you very much.....GO JACK'S
Andy Williams
Fort Hood, Texas USA - Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 18:11:18 (CDT)
(#734) Looking for information on who originally owned the Richwood Store Company listed in l907 in the article written "Richwood's Birth"? I had also found a postcard on another side of the A.J. Krashowitz building. Wondering if the store was what he originally owned or started. I'm his great granddaughter and am hoping to visit some day. Please email me at <sassy2853aol.com> should you have any info. Wonderful website!
Holly Parks Fowler <sassy2853aol.com>
Valrico, FL USA - Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 11:56:55 (CDT)
(#733) terrific idea
loretta borchers (justice 1955) <lorettaborchershotmail.com>
Craigsville, WV USA - Monday, September 15, 2008 at 13:16:28 (CDT)
(#732) Kathy's Kountry will be in Richwood to do a show for heritage day. The show will start around 2:00 p.m. If you would like to see Kathy's Kountry on recent videos, just go to; Etater.com, then click forum and find Kathy's Kountry for her videos. Thanks.
Kathy's Kountry <kwoman36yahoo.com>
Marlinton, Wv USA - Monday, September 15, 2008 at 06:07:42 (CDT)
(#731) I grew up in Richwood I left there in 1998 I live in Alabama now but I love visting home. I dont get to very often anymore and this site helps me stay home. I love it Thank you for the memories. Pale
Brenda Adkins Dilley <palemoon_1957yahoo.com>
Robertsdale, Al Baldwin - Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 21:56:58 (CDT)
(#730) I just want to thank Maxine Corbett, and the Heritage Fair members for having; Kathy's Kountry on 10/11/08 to do a show. I am very excited about seeing alot of my old friends. Their is no place like your home town, and the family you go home to visit. See ya in a few weeks. Kathy Kyer Hill
Kathy Kyer Hill <kwoman36yahoo.com>
Marlinton, wv USA - Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:53:05 (CDT)
(#729) HI MY NAME IS KATIE....I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YALL WERE INVOLED IN KATRINA....WELL I WAS..I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF IT IM LUCKY I SERVIVED....WELL HOW MUCH DAMAGE DID YALL GET...I THINK THIS WAS THE WORSES ONE WE HAVE HAD FOR A LONG TIME BUT THANK GOD FOR EVERYONE BEIN OK....
katelyn <katelynnowakyahoo.com>
poplarville, ms USA - Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 23:20:02 (CDT)
(#728) Wow! I love the site, but am a bit sad to see that none of my fellow classmates are on here. I graduated in '89 and would love to hear from some of my old friends. I would also love to hear any information regarding a reunion.
Sheri Johnson, "Simmons" <coyotebabydoll_3yahoo.com>
Craigsville, WV USA - Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 15:37:00 (CDT)
(#727) I love this site it is one of the best! I can identify two of the unknown People in the photo of the 1959 basket ball teama. Bill Bailey who was one of the star players is my Uncle. The man on the Left is Bill's brother, & my Dad: Lester Bailey Jr. He was assistant coach. The man on the Right was Lester Bailey SR. My Grandfather & Head coach. Thanks again Melodi
Melodi Bailey <jmcadwellcomcast.net>
Albany, OR USA - Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 12:12:12 (CDT)
(#726) 1959 Grad of Richwood High My wife and I still love to return to the Richwood area for motorcycle rides, fishing and camping. I have been retired from the WV Dept. of Transportation since 2001. I have lived here in the Ravenswood area for the past 47 years. My wife and I have toured 49 states and 10 Canadian Prov. on Honda Gold Wings riding over 300,000 miles in the past 18 years. We are now doing most of our travels via motorhome. Looking forward to our 50th H. S. Reunion.
Danny Byers <wvgw-d-tbcitynet.net>
Ravenswood, WV USA - Tuesday, September 09, 2008 at 06:46:39 (CDT)
(#725) I graduated in 1959 loved playing basketball had many good friends and keep in touch with some of them. I was gone from W.V for 40 years. Retired moved to Craigsville where I still live. I love the mountains and the serene atmosphere. I am helping plan a 50 year reunion of the class of 1959 would love to hear from the classmates. They can also get in touch with Tom Neil at < tomjoy1verizon.net>
Drema Hayhurst <drema4verizon.net>
Craigsville, W.V USA - Wednesday, September 03, 2008 at 19:49:29 (CDT)
(#724) Hey, I just want to say how much I adore visiting Richwood! My father lived there untill after college and his father was also born and raised there. Best wishes to the whole town!
Sarah beth Meadows <sbmbluegrassgmail.com>
Berlin, MD USA - Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 19:41:29 (CDT)
(#723) Your good friend Lynn Knapp is a special friend of mine and he gave me your web site to check out. It is outstanding. Check out Richwood on Google Earth. Thanks again for a great site Gwynn
Gwynn <lone-dovehotmail.com>
Barco, NC USA - Friday, August 29, 2008 at 17:44:19 (CDT)
(#722) The Dream Team Ticket! McCain/Palin 2008, Sen. John McCain today announced Alaska Gov. Sarah "Barracuda" Palin as his vice presidential candidate, calling her "the running mate who can best help me shake up Washington." USA,USA,USA,USA,USA,USA,USA,
Rose O'Neal <jute72150mypacks.net>
Murrysville,, PA USA - Friday, August 29, 2008 at 13:12:29 (CDT)
(#721) My family came to Richwood W.VA. from Italy many years ago. I'm told Frank Grand came looking for work at the paper mill. Most of the 9 siblings of the Grande family left Richwood and came to Cincinnati OH except for Dora Grande. She stayed in Richwood to take care of her mother and when she passed, Dora still stayed there to be in the house she grew up in even though her family moved to Ohio. Dora recenty passed away and I am her great niece Tracie. I would like to find out more about her and her life there in RIchwood. I'm coming for a visit to see where she lived and how beautiful the town is etc. I know she donated to the catholic church in town regulary. If there is ANYONE who knew her (she was in her late 80's and lived a very lonesome, quiet life so I'm told) please respond to me. Her older sister was my grandmother I never met. The last living kin to her, my aunt, lives here in Cincinnati and I will be bringing her with me in October. I would just like to hear what anyone has to say about her because I enjoy learning about my family especially ones I never got a chance to know in this life. Sentimental, I guess. Im 40 and regret not getting to know her better while she was alive. Please contact me thru my email address.
Tracie Reaves <Italiantracieaol.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 14:10:05 (CDT)
(#720) No Dream Team Ticket! Obama/Biden 2008 CNN, the first network to confirm that Senator Joe Biden will, in fact, be Barack Obama’s running mate.
Rose O'Neal <jute72150mypacks.net>
Murrysville, PA USA - Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 08:01:55 (CDT)
(#719) Someone told me they seen a site that posted homes for sale in Richwood... I have recently put my Richwood home up for sale, it's only 12 years old and beautifully located with privacy, lovely landscaping, and priced great. So if anyone knows of a site that post homes for sale by owner for the Richwood area let me know... And not moving too far away...just accross the mountain to a new home Larry and I are building in Greenbrier County... we're down sizing...getting to old to keep a big place up...lol... thanks a bunch!!!
Debbie Bond <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 18:57:47 (CDT)
(#718) Hello,
My father is Phillip Facemire, youngest of 10 i believe. I remember traveling back to Richwood as a kid and getting car sick on the backroads. Its been a while!
Kevin Facemire <facemiresonofasockmaker.com>
Frederick, md USA - Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 14:48:37 (CDT)
(#717) Hi. I was googling myself when a link to your site came up. My dad grew up in Richwood and apparently there was a James Husk in HS there in 1969 - wonder if he is a relation.
Margaret Husk <mkhusk01aol.com>
Louisville, ky USA - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:49:35 (CDT)
(#716) I realy injoy looking at this site.I wish their were more of the old time pictures, and some 80's. This is still a awsome site and it brings back memories, I moved away for about 10yrs in 1989, I came to visit meet my husband and never left, I live in a good neighborhood, my kids are doing great here and I never want to see a "big" city again Iv been from New Jersey to Orgean and back again I finialy found home (right where i left it)
Amy Persinger(hinkle) <witchymomayahoo.com>
richwood, wv USA - Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 16:50:18 (CDT)
(#715) I do not live in Nicholas County, nor West Virginia, so I know almost nothing about the county or the town of Muddlety WV. My ancestors was from the Muddlety Falls, area. If you have information, or photos that you would like to share of Muddlety WV. and the Catherine wood framed coal tipple, your help would be appreciated, there is a rumor that the tipple is still intact and at its original location at Muddlety WV. I was in contact with the webmaster of this site and they would post the pictures that anyone would like to share of the tipple or Muddlety.... My great grandmother was a Spinks and I think she was from Muddlety Fall and my great grand dad work in or around the Catherine tipple..... Thank You
Rose O'Neal <jute72150mypacks.net>
Murrysville, PA. USA - Thursday, August 07, 2008 at 22:59:06 (CDT)
(#714) Hello Richwood! I am getting ready to head home for Homecoming this weekend. It just hit 100 degrees here this afternoon and I can’t wait to get to those hills tomorrow to get a breath of fresh mountain air. RHS Class of 1963...just a reminder.... 45th class reunion is being held September 26, 27 & 28 at the Alumni Hall. Friday, September 26, 2008: Finger foods and beverages at the Alumni Hall, business meeting, informal. Saturday, September 27, 2008: DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER- 12:30-Picnic at North Bend Park up Marlinton Rd. bring your own lunch and beverage. Saturday, September 27, 2008: Catered dinner, beverages and music, class photo, and a memorial service for deceased classmates. Sunday, September 28, 2008: Non-denominational worship service and a catered brunch thereafter. If you haven't already sent in your forms please do so ASAP even if you don't plan so they can be included in the reunion booklet to attend to Larry Losch- larryloschwvdsl.net> If you are attending and haven't sent your money, make checks or money orders payable to RHS Class of 1963 and mail to Larry Losch, 500 Court Street, Summersville, WV 26651. The price is $35.00 per person for the entire weekend.
Karen Kessler <KesslerWVaol.com>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 13:41:31 (CDT)
(#713) Sorry for the last post my fingers got ahead of my brain....her brothers were Roy and Harper Bennett.
Ken Perkins <mpfh1adelphia.net>
Caldwell, OH USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 11:50:34 (CDT)
(#712) Just wanted to drop a note to see if I have any kin folk left in the Richwood area. My grandmother was Minnie Myrl Bennett Carr. She grew up in Richwood and later moved to Akron. A couple of her brothers Roy and Harper Carr made their homes in Richwood. Hope to hear from you.
Ken Perkins <mpfh1adelphia.net>
Caldwell, OH USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 11:49:16 (CDT)
(#711) To Cathy Love Hill. I went to High School with your brother Fred. We were good friends. He spent a lot of nights at my house and I spent several nights at your alls house in Craigsville. When we would come in late at your house he would carry you to his room and he and I would sleep in your bed. He and I and Larry Swearingin used to camp pretty often on Cranberry. Fred was an awful good friend and I think about him frequently. Take care.
Sonny Hammonds <shammonds1verizon.net>
Richwood, WV - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 22:34:04 (CDT)
(#710) Wanted Lisa to know that I remember her dad, Ross Morgan. We lived in Tioga until 1958 and both my brothers and I went to grade school there. My Dad, Don Love, was an engineer on the SC&M railroad. He also grew up on Muddlety and was a good friend of your uncle Morgan. My Mom, Ilo Bailey, grew up in Tioga and still lives in Craigsville. I remember the Scholes family also. John and I are the same age. Your note just brought back memories of Tioga school, and the "big" basketball tournaments in Richwood every year. My brother Fred would have remembered your dad the best, but he passed away in July of 06.
Cathy Love Hill <hillcathyyahoo.com>
Davisville, WV USA - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 13:15:15 (CDT)
(#709) What a great site! I just visited Richwood last weekend for the Cox family reunion. I love visiting the area. My father, Ross Morgan, was a teacher at a school in Tioga in the 40's - 50's. He married Elnora Sholes. I have family in Craigsville and Camden-On-Gauley (?) (Sholes is the family name). I loved reading other comments about "ramps" and various names like Nettie and Muddlety. I don't know much about my Dad's time teaching in WV because both my parents are gone now. I would love to hear from anyone who might remember either of them.
Lisa Baughman <ce_lbaughmanseovec.org>
Crooksville, OH USA - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 21:47:32 (CDT)
(#708) Reminder that the Class of 1978 will be having our 30th Class Reunion August 8 and 9th. August 8th- Class Social at Reunion Hall 7:30 August 9th- Join the Class of 1978 for the Cherry River Festival Parade. The Class of 1978 will have a reserved section to view the parade together. Saturday, August 9th- Class Picture, Dinner & Dance and Social at Reunion Hall 6:30 p.m.
Debra Hitt Mack <dhmackec.rr.com>
Jacksonville, NC USA - Sunday, August 03, 2008 at 20:23:33 (CDT)
(#707) Looking forward to coming in for the Homecoming (Cherry River Festival) August 3-9, the Annual festival acts as homecoming for many of us former richwooders. The weeklong festivities include parades, food and craft vendors, and live music and dancing, hope to see you there.
Joe Johnson
Charlottesville Area, USA - Sunday, August 03, 2008 at 11:31:12 (CDT)
(#706) Bruce, I just read your post about the South Side Reunion. We tried to inform as many people as possible about the reunion. There was around 125 people at this years. The date for the 2009 reunion has already been set, it will be June 6, 2009. It is always the fist saturday in June at the Richwood Middle School cafeteria. Perhaps this will give you ample time to plan for next years reunion and hope to see you there. I will be posting on this site again reguarding the reunion after the first of the year, to remind everyone.
Peggy (Shaver) Beckett <PeggyRHSyahoo.com>
Richwood, wv USA - Monday, July 28, 2008 at 17:23:14 (CDT)
(#705) Enjoyed the picture of 157th Military Police Company, brought back memories.
Larry W Sullivan <captlmtgcasinternet.net>
Parkersburg, WV USA - Monday, July 28, 2008 at 12:07:11 (CDT)
(#704) As I have had the time to go through all of the South Side grade school pictures,each one of your faces I remember from when I was a child. I have learned of some that are not with us any longer and that brings a deep sadness. That unfortunately is a part of life. I hope and pray those of us still around will be so for a long time to come. I for one am looking forward to next year and the South Side Reunion. I wish I had known about it before. Thank you again for this wonderful website. It has brought me back in touch with a lot of wonderful friends and relatives.
Bruce Seabolt <seaboltbyahoo.com>
Ocean Springs, MS USA - Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 18:55:50 (CDT)
(#703) Hi, Ron O'Dell, Craigsville, RHS class of 1962. Orlando, Florida. Fla is nice but not like WV mountains in October. Thanks to the sponsors of Richwooders. I would like to hear from anyone. <RonDO'DellAOL.com> To David Booth, Fenwick Mt. Dave when I left Phu Loi I went to Ben Hoa, 190 assault helocopter. Major Sattoff's Cobera was shot down near Swan Loch. I helped with the recovery. THANKS TO ALL VETERANS. WELCOME HOME.
Ron O'Dell <RonDODellAOL.com>
Craigsville, WV USA - Friday, July 25, 2008 at 15:40:23 (CDT)
(#702) I continue to enjoy reading the postings from former Richwooders.
Joe Kessler <skylane007aol.com>
Ashland, OH USA - Friday, July 25, 2008 at 13:35:17 (CDT)
(#701) This is a list of the many World War II Richwood Soldiers names from the billboard that stood on the Big Mill property across from the Park Place Esso in the early 40's. A special thanks to Hanna Bennett for copying them from an old Nicholas County Republican Paper. Do the last two mayors of Richwood remember any of them? I do Zenis Amick, Allen W. Bailes, Herman D.Bennett, Woodrow W. Bell, Cecil R. Bess, Casper Breckenridge, Claude L. Bryant, Sam O. Burkholder, David L. Casto, Chauncy R. Champion, Lloyd G. Collins, Donald H. Copeland, Perry P. Cury, Clifton E. Dennis Jr., Guy R. Dillon, James C. Dobson, Orville Dorsey, Luther Faith, Robert Fidler, David D. Foster, James A Foster, Charles O. Frame, Morris J. Gray, Haven Hemrick, Heber E. Harlow, Walter M. Hicks, Robert G. Hoover, Rosco Hoover, Vestill Hoover, Carl O. Horsey, Jamie D. Huffman, Jessie C. Hughart, Rosco S. Homer, Joe Hughes Jr., Robert W. Hughes, Victor H. Humphries, William B. Ignatious, Haley L. Johnson, Warren S. Johnson, Charles D. Keenan, Russel Keenan, Claude O. Kinchaid, Gene J. Kncely, John M. Legg, J. Harry Legg, Joseph H. Legg, Theodore N. Legg, Virginia L. Link, Cleon W. Long, Ross E. Marks, Glenn D. Marsh, Tommy C. Mclaughlin, Clyde McClung, Jack McClung, Roy McClung, Gilbert W. Milan, Carl Mourey, Bert J. Moyer, Harley C. Neff, Hazel Nicholas, Willard Nicholson, Arthur B. Norman, R. Dell O’Dell, Destil Phillips, Isaac W. Pritt Jr., Wyatt R. Pratt, James D. Radcliff, Sammy T. Rowan, Donzel R. Rose, Wade Williams Jr.
These are names found on cemetery records. These men are WWII veterans buried in Richwood West Virginia. James E. Adkins, Joseph H Andrik, Loyd B. Bailey, James A. Barber, Romie F. Barnhouse, Estile R. Belcher, Oran G. Bragg, Antone B. Chamberlin, Gideon Chapman, Leonard B. Coe, Hansford S. Coffie, Arnold Comer, Clinton J. Cook, Harry B. Cottrill, Woodrow P. Critz, Bruce W. Cutlip, John D. Hicks, Paul H. Duffy, Curtis A. Trescott, Wallace E. Hefner, Emmet F. Goad, Richard S. Gregory, Lloyd B.Hitt, Glen B. Facemire, Mancil H. Facemire, John W. Husk, Clarence A. Horsey, Gerald C. Friend, Thomas O. Williams, Norman Ernest Slone, John D.Stephenson, Harry E. Stirgill, Samuel J. Awartz, James S.Sweeney, Ronald H. Tinney, George Umber, Arthur P. Undrewood, Willard W. Walkup, Johnny M. Ward, Baron Weese, Charles B. Williams, Donald H. Wilson, Ralph Windle, Nathan H. Young, Woodrow Young, Edward Kenneth Simms, Tracy L. Legg.
Many of these names are on the picture of the soldiers that were thrown in the hole and covered with dirt. Sad, would you agree. W.D. Mullins, Collins G. Lloyd, Phillips Destil, Naamon Overbaugh, Edward Overbaugh, Julious Overbaugh, Tobe Overbaugh, Edwin B. Pritt, Lanzy Webb, Dale Lawley, *Bob Smith, Leo Walkup McKinny, H.McKenny, E.O. Walter, T.O. Young, T. A. Young, T. S. Cummings, Wilbert King, Wilber Truman, A. A. Milland, W R. Sears, I. P. Sears, O. N. Hicks, T. E. Link, Ruth Gray, T. E. Sparks, L.L. Sparks, W. E. Elswick, Hanks Sargent, W. Wallace, E.Hefner, Emmett F.Goad, Richard S. Gregory, Lloyd B. Hitt, Glen B. Facemire, Maxcil H. Husk, Gerald C. Friend, Loyd Bailey, Estle R.Belcher, Oran G. Bragg, Harry H. Chapman, Hansford S. Coffie, Jack N. Hess, Cecil Hoover, Grover C. Hoover, Lacy W. Hilton,
K Trescott <Jaxtrfixitaol.com>
Wilm, DE USA - Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 09:14:46 (CDT)
(#700) In the WV Room at the Richwood Public Library, we have a collection of local Newspapers: News Leader, Nicholas Republican, Hillbilly, etc. These newspapers are bound by year in large volumes. It is by no means a complete collection but may contain the articles you seek. WVU also has films for most of the Richwood newspapers. Check these two places and good luck!
Millie Hammonds <milliehammondsverizon.net>
Richwood, WV USA - Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 07:06:33 (CDT)
(#699) Can you direct me to where a person might obtain old issues of the West Virginia Hillbilly, if that is even possible. I'm looking for several articles that were published in the late 1960s. Probably a futile effort, but had to give it a shot. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Knight
USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 13:51:47 (CDT)
(#698) I can to Richwood as a little boy to see my Grandmother. Enjoy swimming in the mountain streams and walking up all the steps on Oakford to Grandmother's. I hope get back there again soon.
Michael Strother
Lexington, KY USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 07:21:41 (CDT)
(#697) So many good things happening all at once. I just returned here from a reunion in Craigsville. I lived on South Side near what is left of the Spot store. I have been looking at the names here and I am feeling very Richwood homesick. If things go right I will be living there soon. Thanks so much for this web page and hello to all.
Bruce (Butch) Seabolt <seaboltbyahoo.com>
Ocean Springs, MS USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 12:35:22 (CDT)
(#696) hi enjoy reading about richwood would love to find friends & family of the adkins & mourey family on here
gail adkins price <gp078aol.com>
hamptonville, nc USA - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:48:17 (CDT)
(#695) Hi Richwood! Spent some wonderful years living free in those clean and beautiful mountains. Years go by and some things change and some don`t and that`s a good thing. Glad to see the spirit still lives and thrives in the hearts and minds of true mountain people> No matter where we go, how much we accomplish, or what we see, we are all drawn back to where for most of us it all began and should end. West Virginians-Richwooders you rock for all time Steve
steve marlowe <smarlowenwwildblue.net>
tiffin, ohio USA - Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 22:20:41 (CDT)
(#694) Sending best wishes to Tannery Grade alumni, mid to late '60s. Also R.H.S class of 66-67! I remember several of you that has signed on. Phyliss Lusk-Hines (phylhines@netscape.com)
phyliss lusk-hines <phylhinesnetscape.com>
summersville, wv USA - Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 17:41:55 (CDT)
(#693) my dad logan mirl adkins worked in coal mines for 21 year's in richwood w. va. he & my mom had 14 kids her name was louise mourey if any one remerber's them can email me. why has anyone say any thing about the mine's thier dad's worked in. i love richwood sometime's i wished i was little again so i can see all the snow we use too see when we were little, it hardley snow's here in n.c.
barbara adkins willard <wvminersdaughter aol .com>
yadkinville , n.c. USA - Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 12:18:32 (CDT)
(#692) I am looking for anyone who could help me with my family tree I know my father Teddy Joe Womer was born in Richwood West Virginia and I believe my mother Verlie L Martin was also born there. If anyone can help me with this or knew of anyone in this family please contact me at the E-Mail addres I have put in. My sister seems to believe that my fathers family still ownes a house in Fenwick WV. My daughter is looking to do a complete family history and I am trying to help her in anyway I can of course the family bible has disapeared and no one has seen it for years. Thank you for any help I can get. Thanks Again John H Womer <jnnwomeraol.com>
John Womer <jnnwomeraol.com>
Bear, DE. - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 18:55:20 (CDT)
(#691) hey richwooders, i was born in richwood at the hospital, breaks my heart that it's tore down. have a sister living there dixie clark, if anyone knows her please let me know she use to work at hospital in cafeteria thank you
bridget gallagher <blue_angel695yahoo.com>
marion, va USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 09:29:20 (CDT)
(#690) To No. 662. The other theater was named the "Auditorium", My earliest memory is of Susie Phillips who was who you payed your money to and gave you your ticket. She now lives in Milltown.
Sonny Hammonds <shammonds1verizon.net>
Richwood, WV USA - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 23:24:30 (CDT)
(#689) hello richwood i hope everyone is doing good, just wanted to drop in and tell everyone hello i miss home so much i am in the army now and stationed in texas i'll be home soon enough we will see everyone in october or so.
andy williams <andrew.p.williams1yahoo.com>
fort hood , texas USA - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 12:50:23 (CDT)
(#688) Great web site, great city sure do miss it.
Bob Hanna <bobandcheriverizon.net>
Wadsworth, Ohio USA - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 09:30:40 (CDT)
(#687) HELLOOOOOOOOO RICHWOODERS, i miss home so much it makes me sick sometimes but i guess thats why its called being homesick, i was born and raised in richwood on the ward farm at the top of greenbriar rd, i would love to hear from some old friends, if anyone knows how i could get in touch with danny green, geri boyles, michael bryant, kevin bailey, kevin ratliff or anyone that went to school with us, please contact me thru my e-mail, <casper27292yahoo.com>. there is nothing like old friends and keeping in touch, thanks for the site, i would really love to see some pictures of around town and the ward farm so i can have something to show my kids, you have done a fantastic job with this site. keep up the good work
jamie mollohan <casper27292yahoo.com>
lexington, nc USA - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 21:08:53 (CDT)
(#686) Proud to be a part of the Great Class of 1958, doesn't really seem that long ago, but it shows on me.
Doyle R Bennett <drbwvayahoo.>
Fenwick, WV USA - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 21:02:29 (CDT)
(#685) Greetings to all from the RHS class of 1966. I've been living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for 22 years and love it here. We operate at a much slower pace compared to the western shores (Baltimore and DC suburbs). Classmate Norma Mullens and I exchanged emails recently and discovered that we both turn 60 within two days of each other in August, so we're going to get together for a celebratory (or comissory) dinner sometime around then. I get back to Richwood about once a year, as my mother and brother still live there. I'd be anxious to hear from any classmates who might be checking in to this guestbook. Many thanks to the person or persons to maintain this site. Doug Brown
Doug Brown <doug.brownsassafrasriver.net>
Galena, MD USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 08:21:17 (CDT)
(#684) I hope to make it to the festival this year. We will be in our little trailer at the four seasons lodge if we make it. I miss the mountains. I hope to see some people I went to school with.
Gary Cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, Md USA - Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 13:40:26 (CDT)
(#683) Hi again:
I just finished visiting the guestbook entries. What memories this brought back! Saw entry from Britt Nicholas. Any relation to Brett? My mom's maiden name was Nicholas Also saw entry from Regina Matthews. My Mom and family James & Lily Nicholas lived in front of the old Coke Ovens in Saxman. I spent a lot of time with my Grandmother Nicholas in the summers. She walked every day down the road to get a bucket of drinking water from a cistern that was built in the side of the mountains. Now that was water that should be bottled. Her house was the only one left in front of the Coke Ovens in the 60's. My Dad Leonard Roach worked there and watched this young tall skinny girl on the porch across the road every day (My Mom Naoma Nicholas (Roach). Also saw entry from Virginia Frame any relation to Roger Frame? He is one of our managers at Wal-Mart in Vienna where I work. He lives in Ripley, WV and drives to Parkersburg and Vienna area to work. He used to work for the Wal-Mart store in Summersville. I grew up on Fenwick Mountain and went to school at No Hope for New Hope. I played on our ball team and we use to travel to Fenwick Grade to play. That was always their saying for us. We showed them. Best days of my life! Went to school with Jackie Jones, Debra Bennett, Pam Taylor, Ricky Bennett, Bradford Garrett, Mike Hanna and one more boy but can't recall his name? We moved to town in '68 and lived at 4 Elm St. My sister Sandy (Roach) Rexroad still lives at 2 1/2 Elm st. Sorry for writing a book but it was fun finding this sight. Charlotte Roach Hickman <chrltthickmanyahoo.com>
Charlotte Roach Hickman <chrltthickmanyahoo.com>
Parkersburg, WV USA - Friday, July 04, 2008 at 08:55:07 (CDT)
(#682) I grew up in Richwood and surrounding areas Graduated from Richwood High in 1971. Moved to Parkersburg WV in '71 married and raised three boys here. They go to Richwood every fall to camp and fish on the Cranberry. Always take friends and they love that area. I have gone to school in Parkersburg and work here. There are a lot of people that I have met over the last 37 years that were born or lived in Richwood area. I would love to have the land on Fenwich Mountain that I spent my pre-teen years. I miss the Cherry River. It was always a calming place for me to go when I was a teenager.
Charlotte Roach Hickman <chrltthickmanyahoo.com>
Parkersburg, WV USA - Friday, July 04, 2008 at 07:36:36 (CDT)
(#681) I am still trying.
Can someone in Richwood help me? I am writing my autobiography and I have written too many people in Richwood trying to find out why the billboard with the soldiers from Richwood was torn down after the Second World War. I want to honor my writings by having a picture of the billboard with the names in my writings. It stood on the Big Mill property during the 40s and I have received some information from some of the good people of Richwood and I thank them for their help. I was told by one person that the billboard was for that time only and was not supposed to be a permeant memorial. I hope the people that made the decision to remove it did not feel the soldiers at that time deserved a permeant memorial like the Beirut Memorial in North Carolina. I do not believe the Second World War Veterans were more important than the others because the Richwood Soldiers and their families have given so much to our country. They deserve more than they have received. I wrote to the Mayor of Richwood, asking him if he could help me find or knew anyone that could help. My request fell on deaf ears and blind eyes and will wind up like the soldiers names that were on the billboard many years ago, in a hole covered with dirt. If the good people of Richwood don’t start using their heads it will wind up the same way and that is sad for me. It deserves more.
K Trescott <Jaxtrfixitaol.com>
Wilmington, DE 19809 USA - Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 09:10:46 (CDT)
(#680) To Regina Mathews
Elwood Sherman Buzzard was my great grandfather. Lyda (daughter of Clinton Buzzard) was my Mother. I have a lot of information to share with you. Just e-mail me and I can e-mail back to you.
Maria Deitz Dooley <maria.dooleyyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 15:32:18 (CDT)
(#679) Looking forward to coming in for the Cherry River Festival.
Norma Jean White Shelton <Bobnormajeannetscape.com>
Staunton, Va USA - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 17:28:05 (CDT)
(#678) reply to #679 I know of two John Bowyer, just not real sure on the spelling of the last names of both... (one is deceased) and actually I seen the other John, (the gentleman that lived on Cranberry Street several years ago and not sure where he resides now), at the soon to be closed mini bank just the other day. Wish I could be of more help.
Debbie <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 21:33:18 (CDT)
(#677) I haven't been here in a while but am excited to say I will finally be coming home in a few weeks to see my new great nephew....yes, my sister is a grandmother! I have not been home in a very long time and look forward to a calm, relaxing visit although it will be short. Kelly, I will be emailing you back very soon about the yearbooks! I am very excited to find someone willing to let me scan them. I would love to hear from any of my old friends. This internet thing has certainly been a wonderful way to keep in touch with people who are inclined to use it. Can't wait to see some familiar faces soon!!
Rhonda Hamon G. <rhondagggyahoo.com>
TN USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:13:50 (CDT)
(#676) Great website. Am looking for an old friend John Bowyer. Anybody that knows where he is, please let me know. Bill
Bill Shearer <wasleo54yahoo.com>
Elizabeth City, NC USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 21:49:25 (CDT)
(#675) If theres anyone out there that graduated in 1985 drop me a e-mail.
Kelly Holcomb <holcomklabcorp.com>
Raleigh, NC - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 07:45:24 (CDT)
(#674) The Shaver family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that attended this years 2008 SouthSide Reunion, and also thank the people who volunteered their time to help us. There was 125 who registered, and with the auction and donations, we were able to deposit $710.00 in 1st Community Bank, for next years reunion. I'm sorry I didn't get to speak to each one personally, to thank them for coming, but time didn't permit. And again we thank you, and hope you make plans to come back next year, it is always the first saturday in June. which will be June 6th.2009. I hope everyone has a blessed year, and god bless you and your family. Peggy
Peggy(Shaver)Beckett <PeggyRHSyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 22:31:06 (CDT)
(#673) i to would like to thank the shaver family for the southside reunion-my first time there and it was great--my sister jane and i went and saw so many people we had not seen in a long time------carol(o'dell)marshall
carol marshall <carolsuemarshallyahoo.com>
craigsville, wv USA - Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 06:43:40 (CDT)
(#672) Long time since I've been home and I do miss it. I try to keep up with some things going on but since I can't seem to find any news source for Richwood it's kind of word of mouth. I'm still waiting to hear what happened with the South Fork Lake Project meeting that happened back on June 2. Anybody know?
Brian VanArsdale <bv802yahoo.com>
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, June 13, 2008 at 23:30:07 (CDT)
(#671) Thanks for a Great Southside Reunion, the Shaver Family really knows how to throw a Party. We were glad to see the Cottrell girls, Bill and Joyce Carden, it was just great. The food was outstanding. Lets make a date for next year same place. THANKS PEGGY BECKETT for bring us together. JIM DOUG BERN DEAN
Bernie Dean <deano10suddenlink.net>
Ravenswood, WV USA - Sunday, June 08, 2008 at 17:49:41 (CDT)
(#670) I wanted to identify pictures in tannery grade school 1949-1950. 2nd row 4th one left is Lonnie Mourey. 4th row last one left is Michael Wise.
phyllis(mourey)lamp <jeanie1934sbcglobal.net>
canton, ohio USA - Saturday, June 07, 2008 at 18:33:49 (CDT)
(#669) I`d like coal miners, past and present, to contact me through my email address. I`m currently writing a fictional story about a crew of trapped miners and I need info on coal mining in general.
Tim Landrum <talltales08gmail.com>
Akron, Oh USA - Friday, June 06, 2008 at 10:15:48 (CDT)
(#668) Just a last reminder about the SouthSide Reunion on Saturday June 7th, at the Richwood Middle School. We will eat at 12 noon, its a covered dish, but come early and visit with old and new friends, This is the 14th annual south side reunion. There will be lots of door prizes, plenty of free parking, and an auction after the dinner, to raise money for next years reunion. Please try to attend.
Peggy (Shaver) Beckett <PeggyRHSyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2008 at 20:05:36 (CDT)
(#667) RHS CLASS OF 1983 WILL BE HAVING THEIR 25TH CLASS REUNION ON JULY 18-19,2008. SO FAR THERE IS A BIG TURNOUT!!! FOR MORE INFO ON THIS REUNION EMAIL rhs198325th@hotmail.com
rhs 1983 <rhs198325thhotmail.com>
Richwood, WV. USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 17:27:54 (CDT)
(#666) Viewing the Fenwick School Grades 1956-1957(grades2-3):Row 4,left to right, number 1. is Bobby Stull, my brother. Fenwick Grades 1956-1957 (grades 3-4): Row 1, L to R,#1.Mrs.Francis Woodyard Row 4, L to R, #5. John Stull, Row 4, #6. Betty Jackson, Row 4, #8. JoEllen Swartz, Row 4,#9. John Harris. Row 5, L to R #2. Sharon Blake, Row 5, #3. Charles Roach, Row 5, #5. Sherry Stull. Fenwick School Grades 1959-1960(4-5) Row 1 #5. Bobby Stull. Fenwick School Grades 1959-1960 (6-7) Row 1,L to R, #3. Linda Shelton, Row 1,#5. JoEllen Swartz, Row 2,#4. Charles Roach, Row 2,#6. John Harris, Row 3 L to R, #3. Delorse Duncan, #4. Larry McClung, #5. Sherry Stull, #6. Mike Moose, #9. Betty Jackson, Row 4 L to R. #4. Maura Donaldson. If there are any of these old friends out there that read this send me an e-mail, love to hear from old friends. Thanks.
Sherry (Stull) deVries <sjeaniesbcglobal.net>
Round Rock, TX USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 03:00:14 (CDT)
(#665) I just contacted Mrs.Francis Woodyard, who was my teacher both in Fenwick Grade and RHS. She is still teaching and it was great to talk to her again. It is wonderful to be able to look at this Richwood site it takes me back. Thanks for the memories.
Sherry (Stull) deVries <sjeaniesbcglobal.net>
Round Rock, VA USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 01:53:05 (CDT)
(#664) I can hardly wait to sign on and read all the lastest guestbook signature when I have been gone or busy for a few days. How sad to see Richwood going down as it is...The closing of the hospital breaks all our hearts, but then just driving down main street breaks mine. Those of us who remember what it was finds it so hard to accept what it has become. Sad to is the fact with the economy the way it is it won't get better any time soon. It's not an easy choice, but one so many of us have to make, when we decide that it's best to close a chapter of your life and move on. I put the For Sale Signs in my yard today, with mixed emotions, One... ready to start a new life with my partner Larry and enjoy the new home we built in Greenbrier County, second, remember the excitement of building my new house here in Richwood just 10 years ago. My choice is made, and I shall always have the memories of what Richwood use to be and what it will always mean to me. My For SALE Sign is just one of many I see in yards through out town... no matter the reasons for them, it's still sad to see so many of us leaving "home. On a better note... Larry's band, ROARIN' CREEK BLUEGRASS was practicing here at the house Sunday afternoon, when to my surprise and delight my sister Lou Russell of Craigsville stopped by with none other than her son, Fred "Gene, Skip" Russell Jr. and his beautiful wife Barbara and their three beautiful teenage children! Josh, Mike and Beth who are all musically talented kids, (but only played classical until Sunday) in from Grand Forks North Dakota. The kids jumped in with the band, Beth on the "fiddle" the boys on guitars and me on the upright bass! What a good time we had!! My beautiful grandson Houston was visiting for the weekend and we all just had a good old fashioned time! Fred remarked on the changes in town, yet said it's so nice to have it to come back and visit. Well just wanted to share with so many who tell me they read on here to catch the latest news...so that's mine...
Debbie <Houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Monday, June 02, 2008 at 13:51:17 (CDT)
(#663) Hello Richwood it's been a while since my wife and I have been able to make it home hopefully soon and to the gaurd unit you guys be safe and come home soon
Andy Williams <b.williams79yahoo.com>
fort Hood, TX USA - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 15:08:50 (CDT)
(#662) Visited my parents recently (Frank and Helen Davis). During our trip down memory lane, we couldn't recall the names of the 2 movie theaters in Richwood during the 50's and 60's. We believe one of them was the STAR theater but now sure about the other one. Anyone remember?
Mike Davis <d_ekimyahoo.com>
Durham, NC USA - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 05:54:02 (CDT)
(#661) Just read this wonderful web page again for the first time in a long time and saw a note from CP Whitney #592. Wow you sure are going back a long time now. Well after moving to Lexington, Ky in "74" I began playing in a band 3 nights a week which was pretty interesting in itself. Being in Lexington let me meet and do quite a few things like play with Troy Gentry before he was anything and although I didn't get to meet Eddie Montgomery I did play a few songs with John Michael. I guess one of the funnest things I did was to do a show with Shep Wolley of Hee Haw. He was up in years at the time but it was still a hoot. I did bring back a couple of bands for home coming and played at Marshalls which was also a great time. I've been in Scott Depot a couple of years now and just started playing again but only about once every three weekends or so. That's not what I want to do but until I find another band that will have to do I guess. Anyway that's about it CP hope this finds you doing well as always. I could go on and on about Richwood and how much I love it but most everyone already has. I can't say enough about Mr. Pratt and the opportunities he gave me. I'm not sure there is enough room on this site for all the compliments I have for him. I would like to hear from some of my friends and classmates if you have the time to drop me a line or two.
Eddie Moses <emosesintlcoal.com>
Scott Depot, WV USA - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 15:21:14 (CDT)
(#660) Can someone give the name of a good realtor in Richwood WV?
David Thayer <dthayerhealthcarerealty.com>
Nashville, TN USA - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 08:16:24 (CDT)
(#659) Just a comment about Mary Jane Williams' letter about Richwood's opportunity for a Four Season's Resort. I am a former Richwooder now living in Massanutten Resort...a four season's resort in Virginia. I can tell you that it would be a wonderful boost to your town. People come from all around to enjoy our skiing, water park, fishing, etc. I would heartily urge you to support such a project. We are one of the largest tax contributor's in our county. I am not an employee, nor do I have any monetary interest in urging you to support this. I am simply a home owner in the resort, and I love it! If you want to take a look at what a four season's resort looks like, type Massanutten Resort into your browser and take a look at us.
Marilyn Seitz <msueseitzcomcast.net>
Massanutten, VA USA - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 13:21:51 (CDT)
(#658) I would like to know if anyone has any information on the class of 1988. I moved away my senior year and had no way of getting any contacts on my fellow classmates. So please, if anyone can help I would appreciate it. Sincerely - Lorie
Lorie Hinkle <lorhnklaol.com>
Pa. USA - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 12:58:42 (CDT)
(#657) I really miss Richwood and Fenwick mnt grew up thier in the 60s and 70s attended New Hope grade school hope to move back as soon as my wife finishes college I may have moved but my heart has always been in Richwood long live the lumber jacks!!!
Richard Booth <sandraj1984yahoo.com>
Delbarton, WV USA - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 11:53:07 (CDT)
(#656) Mon, May 19, 2008 6:20 pm
The South Fork Lake project is within our grasp. On June 2, the Army Corps of Engineers will present the "Draft Plan" of the Cherry River Watershed Study. In this study, they will address:
Life Saving Protection from Floods
Protection of property from floods
Water storage
Hydro Electric Power
Improved Aquatic Habit
Economic Renewal and Development
Tourism
Four Season Ski Resort
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs And much more!
Help us spread the word. We need to come together to renew our community through the development of "South Fork Lake" in conjunction with a four season resort.
Mary Jane Williams
RHS Teacher
(#655) Date: Mon, May 19, 2008 6:13 pm
Our Richwood Back on Track Committee has worked hard over the past year to raise money to convert Richwood's Track and Field at Dean Memorial Field into a real, 6-lane, regulation rubberized running track and make necessary repairs to our football field. Currently we have raised approximately $318,000 and are only $27,000 short of our goal of $350,000. (In spite of over $35,000 in volunteer labor and materials, the price of oil inflated our overall costs as well.)
We are in the process of rebuilding the track and need your help in generating the additional $20,000 to complete this project. The Nicholas County Board of Education has matched the dollar amount they gave to NCHS and we have turned to businesses and private individuals for aid in acquiring the rest. If interested, please go to our school website: http://rhs.nich.k12.wv.us and click on Back on Track.
Mary Jane Williams
RHS Teacher
(#654) I come here often and read the posts but haven't written anything for a while. I am Karen Kessler. I grew up on Riverside Drive in the 1950 & 60's, went to Tannery School and graduated RHS in 1963. Early childhood friends that I have lost contact with were Betty Ann Dilly, Sharon Woods, and Nicky Yost, just to name a few. My parents were Jim and Rose Gregory Kessler and I was the oldest of four children. My brothers were Jim, John and Kevin. I get back to Richwood about once a year but this summer plan to be there twice, once for homecoming (Cherry River Festival) the weekend of Aug 9th and again for my 45th class reunion Sept. 26 & 27th. I do genealogy for a hobby and have quite a few names in my Richwood file and I am always willing to try to help anyone with a Richwood connection. Hello to anyone that might be reading this and remember me.
Karen Kessler Cottrill <Kessler WVaol.com>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 15:27:58 (CDT)
(#653) Really enjoyed reading guest comments. I was born in Johnstown. My parents are Harry and Nan (Gainer) Gaynor. Dad has passed and mom doing well. I always managed to come home for a week or two each year to camp, fish and eat ramps. Could't make it this year or last because of health problems but was still able to get my "Ramp Fix" thanks to Tom (The Ramp Man) Tinney who dug them and sent them to me by UPS. UPS driver was glad to get them off his truck and I was glad to get them in the skillet. Hope to get back to Richwood soon.
Terry G. Gaynor <TGGaynorHardyNet.com>
Moorefield, WV USA - Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 02:39:11 (CDT)
(#652) NoteSat, May 17, 2008 1:29 pm A small note for a reunion we are planning on July 11 and 12, 2008 for the Rigsby and allied clan. We will be gathering on Friday night at the Four Seasons Motel for a picnic and on Sat. at 9:30 AM breakfast at the Alumni Hall as well as dinner on Saturday evening there starting at about 5:30 pm. If anyone needs additional information they are welcome to contact me.
I can be the contact person
Judi Spencer
7652 Katy Dr
Dayton Oh 45459
937 428 1898
Judi Spencer
_ (mailto:
Judi Spencer <JudiSpencraol.com>
Thank You
Judi
(#651) A town like ours, is made up of many everyday people with big hearts and its a crying shame that after June 27, 2008, there will be NO hospital anymore in this small town of Richwood, I wonder what will happen to Richwood after losing so many healthcare jobs. In fact it is a very sad day indeed for Richwooders... so right now the nearest hospital will be Summersville Memorial, it takes some 45 mins to reach and with gasoline prices soaring and many Richwooders struggling it going to be a financial hardship on many and especially for senior citizens. Hopeful a small clinic can be established to meet the health care needs of Richwood and the surrounding community, this need to be done quickly...
Lucy Anthony<anthony_r57yahoo.com>
FL. USA - Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:06:47 (CDT)
(#650) Thanks to this great site I find out more and more about Richwood and my heritage...I LOVE IT....also hello to David Stull, my 2nd cousin!!!!! David's Mom, my great aunt Olive Nicholson, sister to my Grandpa John, was a remarkable woman...I think of her and her stories of our family....David...I will be in touch!!!!
Mary Nicholson Smith <marydnmomchsi.com>
Springfield, MO USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 14:17:55 (CDT)
(#649) I was born in Richwood in 1937. My family left the area when the paper mill closed and my dad was transferred with the paper mill to North Carolina. We later returned to Cross Lanes, WV. I graduated from Marshall University and retired from the US Navy. I still visit the area regularly to visit cousins. Hello to Scott Nicholson and Mary Nicholson. Your dad, Richard, was my first cousin.
David Stull <Stull45verizon.net>
Hurricane, WV USA - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 21:32:10 (CDT)
(#648) May 8 2008 Did you all see that? Hillary Rodham Clinton in Charleston WV. today. Hillary said she had no intentions of giving up her quest for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Lucy Anthony <anthony_r57yahoo.com>
FL. USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 21:38:10 (CDT)
(#647) Still in Bagdad Iraq its good to have a web site like this one to take u back home sometimes see u in 3 months
Britt Nicholas <banwvhotmail.com>
Richwood, wv USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 09:19:36 (CDT)
(#646) My wife and I visited Richwood to see a special friend and to get a picture of the brave soldiers that served our country during the second world war. Their names were proudly displayed on a billboard in Richwood for all to see, but the sad part is their names were thrown in a hole and covered with dirt. For me this is sad and disrespectful. Some of them gave their all for our country and this is what they got. I knew some of them and I am sure there are people in Richwood that remembers all or most of them.
A few years ago my wife and I were in Jacksonville North Carolina and our daughter Glenna, a former Marine took us to see the Beirut Memorial. When I saw the names, of our Marines that were killed the big lump of hurt came up in my throat but the happy part is, their names will always be there for all to see and not wind up like the names of the Richwood soldiers.
When I look at the picture of the names of the brave men who served in the Second World War I am sad because this is all that’s left of them. I ask my self this question. Why were their names disrespected and thrown in a lonely hole in the ground? Now we cannot show our respect or show them to our children as we walked by. In my sorrow I think of them. I hope my hometown of Richwood doesn’t suffer the same fate as the names these people we loved and served our country so well. While we were in Richwood, I wanted to see my old hometown one more time. As I looked down Main Street, I felt sad because the street of a once thriving town was almost deserted.
Is there someone I could write to and tell how disappointed I am about the way our soldiers’ names were treated from Richwood after they served our country. Until then I will keep trying.
Kenneth Trescott May 8, 2008
Kenneth Trescott <Jaxtrfixitaol.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 06:46:58 (CDT)
(#645) I just wanted to remind everyone again, about the 14th.annual South Side Reunion on June 7th. at the Richwood Middle School. It is a covered dish dinner, beginning at 12 noon. The reunion committee will furnish ham,turkey,drinks and table ware. An auction will be held after dinner to raise money for next years reunion. There will be lots of door prizes, free parking and good company. If you have any picture of time gone by, please bring them and share with us. Come early and visit with old and new friends. Feel free to contact me or call with any ideas or suggestions. See you June 7th. My number is (304)846-6982.
Peggy (Shaver) Beckett <peggyrhsyahoo.com>
Richwood, wv USA - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 14:57:44 (CDT)
(#644) Does anyone knows anything about this story of Jim Shortridge of Frankfort, he was bowhunting for deer Oct. 17 2007 on Cold Knob Mountain when a 350 pounds African lion approached him. What Ever Happened to the African lion on Cold Knob.Mountain
Lucy Anthony<anthony_r57yahoo.com>
FL. USA - Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 16:46:17 (CDT)
(#643) I graduated in 1962. Grew up on Cranberry St. Richwood was the greatest. I retired 2 yrs ago and live in Weber City. Richwood has went down pretty far. No jobs here.
Sonny Hammonds <shammonds1verizon.net>
Richwood, WV USA - Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 00:32:04 (CDT)
(#642) commenting to #640, Jim Johnson... Vickie still lives here on Johnstown not far from her girlhood home... She married Mike Little...She is a few years older than I, I think she is my brother's age...his name is Curtis... and he too still lives here in Johnstown, bought the old Ike and joe Bennett place...I remember Mrs. Johnson use to give Bible School to us kids at her home...she influenced us all I think...thanks for bringing all those good memories to surface after all these years....
Debbie <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Friday, May 02, 2008 at 19:44:58 (CDT)
(#641) When I was young my parents would bring me to Richwood from LaFrank, where we lived, on Fridays to watch the RHS Band parade from the High School up Oakford to Main, then toward Park Place Dr. Echols,who delivered me, rode his beautiful horse up Main Street, and I was in awe, of the Band and the horse. Any and all who went to Walnut Street School, or anyone else who might remember me, can e-mail me. We moved to Nettie in Sept. of 1954 when I was 8, most of my mother's kin lived at Crupperneck and I spent much time there growing up, but Richwood is in my blood and the memories will always be with me: Clay Coe's Sport Shop, Star Theatre, The Dime Store, Richwood Wholesale, and Baber's Store, as well as THE BIG MILL!
Lonnie Ward <misha8greyyahoo.com>
White Sulphur Springs(Neola), WV USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 11:28:30 (CDT)
(#640) Just found website does anyone remember class of 72 at RHS or 68 at Milltown Grade is Vickey Bennett still around ? I sure miss Richwood!!!!! and Johnstown road.
Jim Johnson <pprovchyoo1neo.rr.com>
Barberton, Ohio USA - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 19:46:09 (CDT)
(#639) I just wanted to remind everyone that the 14th annual southside reunion will be held June 7th, at Richwood Middle School (former Richwood Grade School). Covered dish dinner at 12pm, Auction to raise money for next year at 2.p.m. Meat, beverages and table service will be provided. Bring a covered dish and something for the auction. Come and see old friends, and enjoy the day. If you have any ideas or suggestions please feel free to contact me at 304-846-6982.
Peggy (Shaver) Beckett <peggyrhsyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 13:38:13 (CDT)
(#638) I would also like to express my condolences to the family of Mr. Pratt. When I went to RHS (in the late 50's), I tried out for the band....I lasted only one practi |
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