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(#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 <marydnmo mchsi.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 practice....I wanted to play the trombone...well, I just couldn't get the hang of what to do....Mr. Pratt took me aside and explained since I was left handed I would not be able to play this instrument...evidently they were made for righty's.. Needless to say, I was sadden and walked out of the gym in tears. I've told that story over and over to my friends and relatives for many years. I know he was loved by many and will never be forgotten..may he rest in peace.
Toby Skidmore Folks <www.alandtobyaol.com >
Spotsylvania, Va USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:05:23 (CDT)
(#637) I do read the Guestbook off and on and just read where Mr. Pratt passed away. I was in Junior Band briefly around 1950 and played the Baritone Horn when he was the Band Director. Mr. Pratt was so dedicated to his students and teaching. We all respected him to the utmost. My condolences and prayers go out to the family. I'm sure he will remain in the hearts of Richwood citizens and will always be a part of the history of Richwood, WV. He was a very special person.
Judy Hicks Peters <MsReddra55aol.com>
Scott Depot, WV USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 23:53:55 (CDT)
(#636) I too would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the Pratt Family. He was a teacher that I will truly never forget. We had such great fun in Glee Club, not only singing, but the Operettas were wonderful. I learned to appreciate classical music during the years I had Glee Club. I'm only sorry I didn't make it to the reunion to see him one last time, but then again, maybe someday we will be reunited in the Great Reunion on the other side. May you rest in peace Mr. Pratt.
Betty Cornell Barker <betty.jimstarpower.net>
Leesburg, VA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 20:09:38 (CDT)
(#635) I am another former Richwooder who wishes to express appreciation for the influence Mr. Pratt had in my life. An early memory I have of him was when he procured prints of famous paintings, which he put around the band room walls (his gallery). I was one student of the many grade school classes who enjoyed his guided tour of the paintings. I later became a member of the Richwood High School band (1961-65) where I came under his sphere of influence again. I believe Mr. Pratt came to us from a different world than the one we lived in, and I am thankful he took the time and effort to share his broader perspective. He cared individually about his students. He cared who we dated. He cared how we behaved. He instilled values and guided our appreciation for things good and worthwhile. He enriched our lives in so many ways, and I believe he became an integral part of who most of us who knew him are today. Our memories of him have not faded, and Mr. Pratt’s legacy lives on within his former students. I send my condolences to the family. You shared a more intimate relationship with a great man who will be greatly missed by many.
Karen O'Dell Gudmundson <select-strategiescomcast.net>
Orem, UT USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 13:28:09 (CDT)
(#634) I heard today that Mr. Pratt has gone to be with the Lord. I played the bells in band and some of my fondest memories are trips to away games, the Elkins parade and all the silly songs we sang along the way. The band, in our 1964-1965 year (I think) traveled to the Luray Caverns, Mt. Vernon, Washington, DC (Kennedy's Grave in Arlington as well), and Mr. Pratt patiently explained what we were seeing. We also went to a theater and saw "My Fair Lady." Mr. Pratt was kind and always fair to everyone. On many occasions over the years we corresponded. I was so pleased to learn that Pratt Park, just behind where I was raised on Riverside Drive, was so named to honor him. The world has lost a wonderful person and I'm certain I, as well as many others whose lives he touch, will miss him!
Joyce (O'Dell) Ebenstein <joystarlightverizon.net>
Howard City, MI USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 20:50:11 (CDT)
(#633) I found out today that Mr. Pratt died. He touched the lives of many people in Richwood. It was an honor to have had him as a friend and teacher in my school years. My condolences to his wife Madeline and daughter Carol.
Gary Cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, MD. USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 15:37:27 (CDT)
(#632) Richwood’s most beloved citizen passes away at 97
Pat Hanna Register-Herald Regional Editor
He was, without question, Richwood’s most beloved citizen, a man who gave his heart and soul to a town and its high school and never asked for anything in return, a gentleman who touched thousands of lives and never forgot a face or name.
Edwin B. Pratt, whose face and voice were synonymous with Richwood High School for more than 70 years, long after he retired as the school’s band director, died Tuesday. He was 97.
I’m kind of at a loss for words, former Richwood basketball star and 1968 Olympic gold medalist Mike Barrett said from his home in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Pratt was always, always doing whatever he needed to do to promote Richwood High School, the band, the athletic department, just Richwood in general. He’s one of those people you just can’t replace. I have the utmost respect for what he did with the band, mostly for what he did for Richwood. He was just so much into the fabric of the city.
He will be sorely missed. He was absolutely as much a part of Richwood’s athletic history as anyone. Hopefully we can all come together and pay tribute to him.
Another former Richwood basketball star, Jay Hewitt, recalled how Mr. Pratt, then in his late 80s, remained a daily fixture at the school, updating bulletin boards and the message sign in front of the school and encouraging the players.
He was always so nice to me, Hewitt said. I saw him last summer at an alumni game and he told me he enjoyed watching our team play (in the late 1990s). He meant a lot to us. He was good to us all. He was good to everybody. He was an amazing man.
Mr. Pratt was highly visible and always in a coat and tie as band director and as public address announcer for RHS football and basketball games. In fact, he announced at basketball games as recently as this past season. He also announced at Little League baseball games, played the piano at the annual Past 80 Party and other functions, dressed as Santa Claus in the town’s annual Christmas parade and helped his wife Madaline at a nursery school at a Richwood church.
And he was involved in a lot of things many people didn’t know about, like taking flowers to local cemeteries, said retired Richwood insurance agent Maria Dooley, who played in the RHS band under Mr. Pratt in the late 1960s. He did so many things in such a quiet way.
You’ll never find another man who was more humble, retired Richwood businessman Frank Dawson added. He wanted to give; he didn’t want to receive. He was a great man. I don’t think he ever said ‘no’ to anybody. There will never be another one like him.
I remember back in the early ’70s when this fellow in Richwood who everyone knew as ‘Little Joe’ died. Mr. Pratt and I were both pallbearers, and someone came up and asked him if I was his son. And he said ‘Yes.’ Ever since then, I called him ‘Dad’ and he called me ‘Son.’
A native New Englander who remained a life-long Boston Red Sox fan, Mr. Pratt came to RHS prior to World War II. He then served in the Navy during the war and returned to Richwood, where he continued to teach band, music appreciation and glee club for 45 years altogether before retiring in the early 1970s.
In late 1999, Mr. Pratt was voted Richwood’s Person of the Century in a poll conducted by the Richwood News & Record, a publication of Beckley Newspapers.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Carol Zimmerman of New Hampshire, two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Richwood.
Millie Hammonds <milliehammondsverizon.net>
Richwood, WV USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:49:41 (CDT)
(#631) Those black cats are common towards western and northern WV., forgot what they are called. They are wild though Garret County
Tony Lupis <tbi110yahoo.com>
martinsburg, wv USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10:33:23 (CDT)
(#630) Camping across from Shepherstown WV. last year. Had a cougar in our camp site. at c&o canal. Scariest sound make a bob cat sound like a kitten. Big long wide deep claw marks next morning towards bottom of tree. Night before big branch fell out and I said I bet there is something up there. We were camping alone.
Tony Lupis <tbi110yahoo.com>
Martinsburg, WV. USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10:27:45 (CDT)
(#629) The best memories of my life are of Richwood, my family was born and raised there, my grandparents were Barney and Sarah Belle Hensley who lived on Cherry St, in Milltown. My mother was Jackie Hensley Bess, she graduated from RHS 1948, my father was Willard "Buck" Bess, my aunt and uncle still live in Webber City. Fred and Betty Hefner. Had some great friends back then, John Meadows, Diane Meadows, Rodger Denna, Terry and Latisa Hodavan, Pam Prendergast. Just to mention a few. My goal is to someday buy the home of my granddad and restore it to its original state on Cherry St., who ever bought it from him, put a fake brick front on it. So all you neighbors on Cherry St. take heart, somehow I will buy and restore it. I want the big screened in porch, with big swing. Take care people of Richwood, you don't realize sometimes the beauty that surrounds you!
Gary Bess <glbess60755fewpb.net>
Frankfortk, KY. USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 23:05:14 (CDT)
(#628) To #624, You may be able to find some information on www.findagrave.com There is cemeteries in Richwood listed on it. Richwood Cemetery, Mt. View Cemetery, Hinkle Mt. Cemetery, Denna Cemetery and many more
Sonya Chapman <ceaajverizon.net>
Craigsville, WV USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 20:14:12 (CDT)
(#627) I grew up in Richwood untill I was 14 years old. I went to Cherry River Elm. and RJHS. I moved away when my parents Tim Kyer and Debbie Kyer (maiden name Debbie Curry) divorced. I still have family that still lives there. My papaw is Gene Kyer, uncles Teddy and David Kyer, and aunts Teresa, Kathy, and Sandra, and all sorts of cousins. I know someone reading this is going to remember atleast one of those names. I havent been back in years and I am planning on coming back to visit sometime soon. If anyone sees this and even thinks that you might remember who I am please send me an email at <dvrcdcntrygrlyahoo.com> I would love to here from you. The kyer name is known around there some good most bad but I would really appreciate it if anyone even thinks they remember who I am please send me an email again it is <dvrcdcntrygrlyahoo.com>. I would love to here from you!!
Jodi Kyer <dvrcdcntrygrlyahoo.com>
Lexington, Ky USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 12:34:11 (CDT)
(#626) no.624 you might get some help with your ancester search to go on ancester.com, good luck
phyllis lamp <jeanie1934sbcglobal.net>
Canton, OH USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 07:41:08 (CDT)
(#625) I just happened to stumble onto this web site. Am getting ready to head back to Il., for the summer. Does anyone remember the flood that nearly wiped Richwood off the map?
Rose Marie Marlowe Shafer <snaxprtcnet.com>
Enoree, SC USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 21:44:57 (CDT)
(#624) Still looking for HARDMAN Clan living on steep mtn. above Richwood that had no road access 1920-30's. Particularly looking for HENRY probably b. abt 1801 & MARY HARDMAN (either Searles or Pinkey / Pinkney) & their son JOHN HENRY b. 1848 who later married Phebe E. Hardman. Is there an old Hardman section in Richwood cemetery? Is original Hardman settlers or ancestry known? Need this data to tie into a very strong possibility of a family tree. Am at a dead end. Any help much appreciated. Have been looking for months. Read all on this wonderful site. Makes me want to live there. Any help would be much appreciated.
Joan E. Burke <jeburkeptd.net>
Ashland, Pa USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 16:13:55 (CDT)
(#623) Fenwick Grade School 1956 and 1957 idenify pictures 4th row, picture 3rd one Glendon (Spike) Adkins. Number 6 is Betty Adkins, my niece and nephew. They now live in N.C.
Phyllis (Mourey) Lamp <jeanie1934sbcglobal.net>
Canton, Ohio USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 08:39:54 (CDT)
(#622) I'm tryin' to find Sharon Strang, the sister of Marchetta Strang. From childhood, I've heard what a great swimmer Marchetta was. My mom told me she drowned trying to save someone else. Marchetta was the daughter of Gerry and Glenn *Friday* Strang. They lived at Fenwick many years ago. I'd appreciate a picture of Marchetta, and/or any info you may have.
Thanks Joyce Hoover <lookin4me81yahoo.com>
New Castle, Pa USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 17:14:28 (CDT)
(#621) Hi Sandra, Read the Guestbook Below you will find some of the entries like Millie Hammonds entry (#612) 70th ANNUAL RICHWOOD RAMP FEED Saturday April 19, 2008. You can go to richwooders ramp page and get the info.
Bill <band44647mypacks.net>
Richwood, WV USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:12:07 (CDT)
(#620) WAS LOOKING AT OLD PICS FROM FENWICK GRADE SCHOOL 1955 & 1956 MY NAME WAS NOT ON BUT PICTURE WAS, I AM THE FIRST ROW LAST PICTURE. WAS SANDRA WILLIS THEN. I AM SO THRILLED TO FIND THIS WEB SITE, AND SEE AND HEAR ABOUT OLD FRIENDS, PLACES AND THINGS GOING ON. WE ARE GOING TO TRY AND COME TO RAMP FEST I HEARD WAS TO BE THIS YEAR APRIL 29TH 2008. HOPE CAN FIND OUT FOR SURE. SOOOO VERY HAPPY TO SEE THIS WEB SITE. DON'T GET TO VISIT RICHWOOD VERY OFTEN, BUT LOVE IT WHEN I DO. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES WOW!!!!!!!! IF ANYONE WANT'S TO GET IN TOUCH LET ME KNOW THROUGH THIS SITE IF POSSIBLE.
SANDRA (WILLIS) LONG <sandi196520022aol.com>
LANARK, WV USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 01:00:17 (CDT)
(#619) Hello everyone back home.
Keith (Peewee) Ratliff
Concordia, KS USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 19:15:15 (CDT)
(#618) I only visited Richwood as a child (my parents grew up there, but had many relatives that lived there. My uncle Bob still lives on Laurel. My grandparents lived on Hill St. across from the school and on Walnut St. I had a couple of friends that I can remember Linda Kay Webb was one of them, but I do not know what ever happeded to her. I like to visit this area it is beautiful there and was there for a funeral this year of My Aunt Ava. Hope to visit again someday.
Kay Godfrey Combs <kcombssvca.net>
Stephens City, VA USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:35:12 (CDT)
(#617) I just want to thank the ones who started this webpage. Due to this page I was contacted a long while back by a cousin who found me here. She recently traveled from her home in Florida just to visit me and other relatives in the area. She absolutely fell in love with the area and hopes someday to buy a home and retire here in this home town of ours. Her dad was the late Jack D. Bayless, known world wide for his studies on the trout. What a wonderful visit she and I had. thanks richwooders.com
Debbie <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 22:59:08 (CDT)
(#616) Hi, Be looking for you at the CHERRY RIVER FESTIVAL IN RICHWOOD. We didnt make it last year, but lord willing we want to bring our camper in & stay awhile & attend some of the RAMP DINNERS & the GOSPEL SING at the High School Gym, we walk up & down the street to see if we can find old friends. Love to see you try to come, if not email us love to hear from you.
Katherine 'Green' Mullens <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren, OH USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 22:54:25 (CDT)
(#615) Hi, It makes me a little sad reading about all the people that use to live in Richwood & are so far away all over the USA, I Dect a little homesickness, Guess I know because I miss Richwood myself. My husband Doug Mullens & I both still go home as we call it, we have lived in Ohio since 1970, would move back to Richwood in a flash but out daughter & only grandson live here, so we spent alot of our summers there & go to Fl. for the winter when we can Doug has been pretty sick but is doing ok now. Doug & I both knew alot of people all over sure would be happy to hear from you if you read this. Alot of friends are age are gone now but wont be forgotten. Take time for friends time goes by fast vist RICHWOOD, WV. relive those old days.
Katherine 'Green' Mullens <aldenmullensaol.com>
Warren, Oh USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 22:27:06 (CDT)
(#614) Just want to say hello to all my old and dear friends in Richwood. I sure am looking forward to the Ramp feed this year. I hope I can make it. My youngest daughter Dawna is going to give me another grandson in april, hope it's arrives before the 13th so I can be at the Richwood Fire Department dinner. I have cooked the Ramps for this dinner for the past several years, and sure would hate to miss it this year, but family comes first. Chief Derito, if I can't make it I sure hope you have a very good dinner. I know Mike Spencer will do a good job cooking the Ramps. Fireman brothers I love you all, and I will always be a Richwood Fireman in my heart. If by chance I miss this dinner I will be back next year!!!!! Be careful those fire get hot, and could burn you, I know from experence. God Bless each and ever fireman.
Carl Hosey <Hos7caaol.com>
Williamsburg , VA USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 23:38:43 (CDT)
(#613) Just visited your site. Class of 1958, great people graduated from Richwood.
kenny kyle <kyle.constructionverizon.net>
summersville, wv USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 19:51:12 (CDT)
(#612) 70th ANNUAL RICHWOOD RAMP FEED Saturday April 19, 2008 Serving time - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adults $10 Children - 12 $5 Sponsor: Richwood Chamber of Commerce
Millie Hammonds <Milliemtec.net>
Richwood, WV USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 17:18:05 (CDT)
(#611) I am looking for info.on the Strader family that lived in the Nettie area. Jiles and Mary Pearl Strader. Kids names Rosalee, Denver, Jesse, Sue and Betty. Grandparents were Jesse and Rosa Strader and Jiles or Whit and Mariah Strader any info would be very helpful. Thank you
Judy Tanner <mstraderclearwire.net>
MEDFORD, OR USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 14:58:00 (CDT)
(#610) I would like to say hello to all my friends and aunt bindy brown and her husband bob, also to all my cousins. love ya and miss ya'll. Scott
scott nicholson <tidebamaroll1yahoo.com>
scottsboro, al USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 12:01:16 (CDT)
(#609) Hey, glad to see sight up and running still. Signed in a few years back, great response then. I have been in contact with Randy Boone, not too many others. E-mail me. God do I miss W Va and Nicholas County!!!!! Gods true gift when he was in his best mood!!!!! Nicholas Countians' stand tall!!! You're the best in the world!!!! Tioga rocks!!!
Mike Mullens <mikemlmavcompanies.com>
Fairfax, VA USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 19:03:55 (CDT)
(#608) Wanted to let you know the 14th annual SouthSide Reunion is on June 7th.2008 at the Richwood Middle School, (former Richwood Grade School) cafeteria. The reunion will furnish the meat and drinks, and it will be covered dish. We are trying to get as many southsiders as possible this year. We are going to have a auction, so if you have anything laying around that you dont want, bring it and Jim Hosey will auction it off, Proceeds will go to the next years reunion, which is always the 1st Saturday in June, Hope to see you all there..............Peggy
Peggy (Shaver) Beckett <peggyrhsyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 15:44:37 (CDT)
(#607) I used to come. I came to Richwood from 1953 til 1962. Every 2 weeks. I sold radio and TV parts. I knew Carl Gainer and Dewey Wyatt very well.. I remember the old hotel there. The manager was Hilda Porter
Jim Cheek <jcheek6suddenlink.net>
Rocky Mount, NC USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 21:48:07 (CDT)
(#606) I grew up on south side/Dyer bottom in the late 50`s, early 60`s. We moved to Akron, Ohio in the Summer of 65 but I have always called Richwood home. I try and make it back at least once a year to see friends and family. I have even written a story called "The Ramp Patch" which I`m trying to get made into a movie (wish me luck, I`ll need it) to help show the rest of America what a great place Richwood and it`s people are. Can someone post when the ramp feed is going to be held this year? It`s normally the 2nd or 3rd weekend in April I think. This is a great site and I visit it every time I think of "down home" which is pretty much every day.
Tim Landrum <talltales08gmail.com>
Honolulu, Hawaii USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:40:47 (CDT)
(#605) HELLO, I GREW UP IN RICHWOOD. I LIVED AT 75 RIVERSIDE DR. SOME PEOPLE MAY REMEMBER MY GRANDPA [PAT MAYS] I MISS RICHWOOD
sherry abner <shariss7yahoo.com>
buena vista, va USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 21:13:55 (CDT)
(#604) By coincidence I watched a program about mountain lion on the History channel last night. One man from WV. had a video of a large black cat with a long tail. Possibly a black panther. There are still
wild cats in the mountains.
Kenneth Collins Williamsburg, va USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:57:51 (CDT)
(#603) On the panther hoax you can read all about it in Jim Comstocks book Best of Hillbilly starting on page 47
Kenneth Collins
Williamsburg, Va USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:59:00 (CDT)
(#602) I love looking at the aerial photos, I never seen Richwood from that perspective. Would like to see more Tannery Grade School & any Cherry River Elementary School photos. RHS class of '85
Cary Jackson <thejacksons9comporium.net>
Lake Wylie, SC USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 21:00:44 (CDT)
(#601) If anyone from 81-84 has RHS yearbooks they would allow me to scan and return to them it would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for RJHS yearbooks for 78-80. Just email me off site. Mine were destroyed in a house fire when I was in high school. With todays great technology, it would be simple to scan and put them into a powerpoint. I would be happy to send you copies of the powerpoints or pdf files once they were finished. I would be able to return the yearbooks much quicker than that. Thanks so much!
Rhonda Hamon G. <rhondagggyahoo.com>
TN USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 20:19:39 (CST)
(#600) Sending a reply to Kenneth Collins entry #598. Hi Kenneth, The Jaguar once found in Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas, this cat was hunted to extinction here in the United States in late 1940's but it is found in Central America and Mexico so I say it's "possible" but unlikely. I’ve got several stories that are far different from the experience that I remember about the big cat..... we need to find some references or sources, a news article from an old reliable newspaper would be a good one.
Lucy Anthony <anthony_r57yahoo.com>
FL.. USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 19:33:19 (CST)
(#599) Re my message #593 of Mar 03, I noted typo on e-address 1st letter. Should read jeburke@ptd.net. Does anyone know of a Hardman or Underwood clan on Cheat Mountain about early 1920's or later. Please contact me. Thank you all!
Joan E. Burke <jeburkeptd.net>
Ashland,, Pa. USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 14:29:13 (CST)
(#598) In the late 1940s Ed Buck imported a cat possibly a Jaguar from South America. It was displayed on upper Main St and for a dime you could go in and see it. Kids with no money could get in free.
Kenneth Collins
Williamsburg, Va USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 11:49:20 (CST)
(#597) I grew up in Cottle and attended Craigsville Grade School. My father, Ray Wyant, was the minister at the Cottle Church of God and taught at Richwood High School in the 1960's. We moved in 1971 at the end of my fifth grade year so I never got to attend RHS. I often wonder whatever happened to all the friends I had at Craigsville Grade School. If you remember me from grade school, contact me. I'd love to hear from you.
I really miss the WV mountains. I try to get back to West Virginia as often as possible, but that's not often enough for me. God bless my Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
Tom Wyant <tomwyantroadrunner.com>
Mt. Sterling, KY USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 22:14:38 (CST)
(#596) Enjoyed your site alot.
Mike Boggs <mikeboggs141aol.com>
Fairmont, WV USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:15:16 (CST)
(#595) I doubt anyone would want to believe this, but after reading all the comments on "mountain lions" I have to share what happened to me and Larry. It was late summer, (2006) around 7 in the evening,and we were on the side deck eating watermelon, watching the girl accross the road walk her lab dog, when I notice in the woods what I thought at first glance was a deer. I watched a second then realized this wasn't a deer and it was watching the girl and dog! Well it moved, I seen it was a cat and scream for the girl to get her dog in the house, she thought I had lost my mind but thank heavens she did what I screamed for her to do and ran to the house... this cat got up and started walking toward my drive, Larry couldn't believe his eyes and I said no house cat is that big at that distance! Then.. Lo' and behold the thing crossed right beside my drive and up the hill not 15 yards from where we sat on the deck and it was beyond a doubt a cougar. I never seen shoulders move like that on a big cat in person nor a tail so long! ... scared me to death but was fascinating too!... We told a few who didn't really believe us and when I told my other neighbor Dolly, she said yep, she had seen the thing at the woods edge between our yard. So no doubt about it... Mountain Lions cross our area if not living in this area!... On another note... Carlene and Sandy and all the others who have e-mailed me, I sent more pictures in to this site hope they are posted soon and hope you enjoy them! Ya'll have a happy March... and speaking of lions... in like a lamb...out like a lion!... And to those who make this site possible...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
Debbie Bond <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
(#594) Hello. I grew up in Richwood. I lived at 75 Riverside Drive which was near the city park. Some may remember my grand father, Patrick Mays. Everyone know him as Pat. He had gotten his back broken in three places working in the coal mines sometime in the 1950's. I was the boy that pushed him and his wheelchair to Main Street in Richwood. I had a great time playing at the city park and going to the swimming pool in the 1970s. I left Richwood in 1976 to join the Marines for 5 years. In 1984, I joined the West Virginia National in Richwood. I miss Richwood.
James Abner <jabnerinfoave.net>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 13:25:07 (CST)
(#593) Trying to locate HARDMAN CLAN on a mountain for very long era. Specifically, a GEORGE H.HARDMAN b. about 1900 who married Iva May Underwood. Both were born Richwood. George d. 1951, buried locally, cemetery unknown. Doing genealogy search for Linda Hardman, VA. Can anyone help gravesite, both clans present locations & most senior relatives? Thank you very much.
jeburke <Jeburkeptd.net>
Ashland, Pa USA - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 11:20:15 (CST)
(#592) just read a commet from eddie moses. i lived across the street from him and remember he played the drums. i would sit there in his house and watch him listen to his records and try to get the brum beat down. he done pretty good for he had a band called (i think) eddie "mo" moses and the go go's. hey eddie, who were the others in your band?
CLYDE (CP) WHITNEY <clyde_whitneyhotmail.com>
cottageville, wv 25239 - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 02:28:14 (CST)
(#591) Hi, If anyone remembers me, get in touch sometime. I would love to hear from you.
Connie Roberts Dempsey <con_3814yahoo.com>
Craigsville, WV USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 21:32:49 (CST)
(#590) Would like to invite all to the south-side reunion on June 7th at Richwood Middle School cafeteria. Ham and turkey and drinks will be provided, bring a covered dish and come and visit with old classmates.
Peggy Shaver <peggyrhsyahoo,com>
richwood, wv USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 01:04:17 (CST)
(#589) Mamie Hart Forga's 90th Birthday Party! On March 16th , She will be celebrating her 90th birthday at the Alumni Hall here in Richwood, making her one of the oldest Richwooders that I know. If I know Mamie right, she will attributes her longevity to positive thinking, staying active, good genes, a positive outlook on life, abstaining from alcohol and eating one or more servings of wild leeks or ramps each year.......... She is one special lady and it is hard to believe she's going be 90...... Wish we could all be there for her 90th Birthday.... "We love you, Mamie!"
Ignatius Clan <draft38582mypacks.net>
Tx USA - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 22:06:35 (CST)
(#588) I remember the mountain lion, but I don't think it was local. Someone later said that it came from Pa. He brought beavers, snakes or who what to clas so it was hard to tell. We had some interesting classes.
gary cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, md USA - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 18:42:10 (CST)
(#587) I would like to add my thanks to your webmaster for having such an excellent display on the mountain lion or cougar. Since October, this website has generated 5 new reports, with 2 close to Richwood in Woodbine & North Bend Rec. areas. Being within a cluster perimeter, the same puma was probably sighted. We have FREE flyers available telling "What You Need To Know About Native, Wild Mountain Lions".
John A. Lutz <epumahardynet.com>
Maysville, WV USA - Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 20:54:18 (CST)
(#586) Can anybody remember the mountain lion Ed Buck (outdoorsman and high school biology teacher) trap on Kinnison Mountain, I think it was probably late 50's or early 60's.... They had it on exhibit at the old firehouse, jail and city hall building. Can anyone out there confirm any of this! Any old-timers out there that might remember this, I would appreciate any information you can give me.
Lucy Anthony <anthony_r57yahoo.com>
Fl - Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 23:37:31 (CST)
(#585) ALLMOST HEAVEN, RICHWOOD, WEST VIRGINA; COLD RIDGE KNOD, OR DOWN IN THE valley; LIFE IS OLD THERE; OLDER THAN THE hiLLS,;;;; MAYBE I SUREN'T HAD THAT LAST DRINK; RICHWOOD MY HOME TOWN...
Houston TX <aignatiousexcite.com>
houston, TX USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 15:36:48 (CST)
(#584) This is a web site we have put together for the Rigsby reunion in July of 2008 in Richwood. http://www.orgsites.com/wv/rigsbyfamilyreunion/index.html Are there any other Rigsby reunions in the area that I might contact them?
Judi Spencer <JudiSpencraol.com>
Dayton, OH USA - Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 09:23:11 (CST)
(#583) I miss WV so much and my hometown. Hopefully sometime we will get to move back. Anyone know if the Class of '78 is doing a reunion. I'd love to help, even though I'm in SC, the computer does wonders! Hi to all my family and friends in the mountains!
Denise Spencer-Boyce <neeneebhotmail.com>
Greer, SC USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 14:30:48 (CST)
(#582) What are the dates for homecoming this year we plan on being there for the week. Would really like to meet up with all my friends that I went to school with. I would also like to know if anyone is working on a 50 yr reunion. Gary Cumberledge class of '61
gary cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
Federalsburg, md USA - Monday, February 11, 2008 at 19:27:21 (CST)
(#581) god bless the ramps,almost heaven!
bobby joe frisco <frisconservaol.com>
independence, wv USA - Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 20:34:24 (CST)
(#580) Reply to (#578) Gary Alderman-your name sounds familiar, think we might have met once when I came to visit Richwood with my mom. Would of been back before 1987, back when Marshall's was still there. Did you play football?
Connie Kay <conniekay2hotmail.com>
Lorain, Oh USA - Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 19:13:21 (CST)
(#579) FEB.09,2008.... DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN THE CITYWIDE RAMP FEED IS THIS YEAR? CARL "JIM" AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT. VERA AND JIM HOSEY
VERA COMER HOSEY <HOS7CAAOL.COM>
WILLIAMSBURG, VA USA - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 15:51:14 (CST)
(#578) Hey, Richwooders i love the state i grow up in. im a graduate RHS class of 1983. I still have alot of family there and visit often. Look forward to the 25th reunion in July
Gary Alderamn <galder9696aol.com>
hendersonville, nc USA - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 10:07:44 (CST)
(#577) I want to mention the Rigsby reunion is July 11 and 12th in 2008. I am the contact person for it. Please drop a note and I will send you more detailed information. Judi
Judi Spencer <JudiSpencraol.com>
Dayton, OH USA - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 07:35:21 (CST)
(#576) Just love going to Richwood. I used to go there with my Grandparents since 1968. They always took me Fishing. Was there 2 years ago to the " RIGSBY " REUNION. There is going to be another one this year in JUNE. Relatives come from everywhere. Going to be just Great....
pam
winfield, wv USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 11:37:41 (CST)
(#575) I've been to richwood several times. It's an interesting little town with lots of history. The mountains grand, and the air crisp. (My grandfather (Lester McClung, state forester who served the longest term in office) was from Quinwood...) This is a great website! Keep up the good work. I'll be back someday soon.
Luke DuBarry <thaireef07yahoo.com>
Palm Beach , Fl USA - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 01:53:07 (CST)
(#574) Reply to Mary Nicholson. I was born in Richwood also, moved to St. Albans, then on to Pensacola, Fl. While in Pensacola I was invited to Bob & Jackie Moss's home and your father Richard and mom Tillie were there. What a small world it is. Your dad was also in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl when WVU played there many years ago. When I lived in Richwood I lived on Riverside Drive (for awhile) and remember the Dew Drop Inn. The Guestbook is really picking up and I enjoy reading it. I hope I can make it to the Cherry River Festival next Fall.
Judy Hicks Peters <MsReddra55aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 22:29:37 (CST)
(#573) Sending a reply to Mike Chapman entry #570....1st you will want to read my entry #546 & my brothers #559....The Shorty Montrose you are speaking of (Owmer The Dew Drop Inn) on Riverside Drive was my Great Grandfather....my Dad was Richard Nicholson and my Aunt Bindy Brown still lives right there beside the old place....I was born in Sacred Heart Hospital in 1956 and like you have so many great memories...thanks for your post and for remembering him...Mary
Mary Nicholson <marydnmomchsi.com>
Springfield, MO USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 18:34:27 (CST)
(#572) I am looking for some of those 1966 people has been a very long time.
Rita Ramplewich <ritaflexbuyhomes.com>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Monday, January 28, 2008 at 12:17:47 (CST)
(#571) To Carlene Curtis and Sandy Halley, hope to post more pictures later on the Bayless clan. So many of us have the same wonderful memories of this place...Cherry River Festival, Milltown Grade School, swimming at the Chestnut Hole, Willow Hole and Secret Hole, sunbathing at the falls, fishing the south and north forks of Cherry, picnics at North Bend, and the wonderful times we all had at Woodbine! I would love to see a Johnstown/Southside Reunion, I think all can remember the old swinging bridge, under that little old bridge alot of us played, those who can remember may recall the Bucket Hole, the place where the smaller kids took a dip in the Cherry, being to young to go to the bigger swimming holes on up river. I would love to hear from Kathy Hinkle. Lost touch with her more years ago than I care to remember! And Danny Martin. He spent all his youthful summers here. Richwood isn't what it was in those days, lands sake I remember how good the hotdogs were at Main Street Resturant, and Gale's was known for their great chili. So much of my time was spent at the News Stand, Granny was behind the counter and lands those fountain cokes were great! And the corner drugstore, that wonderful and famous peanutbutter topping they put on sundays, yep, things aren't what they use to be but thank goodness we can take that stroll down memory lane when we start feeling homesick for how it was way back when....
Debbie Bond <houstons_mawyahoo.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Monday, January 28, 2008 at 06:43:04 (CST)
(#570) Wow, what a site! I was born in the bedroom of a house near the hospital and can remember it's construction in progress when I was 3 years old. My uncle Walter, who was a barber on Main St., used to take my brother and I to Shorty's on Riverside Drive for Cherry River Cherry Sodas (swear to God I'm not makin' that up) while he had a couple of beers. Rhubarb grew on the north side of the house, don't ask me how, and potatoes on a lower field east of the columned porch. They're all up on cemetery hill now. God I miss it! Thanks for the photos.
Mike Chapman <greatnotionnetscape.net>
Columbus, oh USA - Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 22:37:11 (CST)
(#569) happy birthday to JOEY DERITO
joe caldwll <j7caldaol.com>
hobe sound, fl USA - Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 09:08:30 (CST)
(#568) richwood is a great place to live and grow up i had the time of my life in richwood my grandfather was eke vance and my father is jerry vance i come to richwood fourtimes a year to my friends and faimly i will see u there go lumberjacks
ekie vance <ekievanceyahoo.com>
waynesboro, va USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 22:28:00 (CST)
(#567) Have lost touch with several friends from the day. Would love to hear from old classmates. SPierson, JDiez, JDoddrill, others. Love to Donnie and Ray. :)
Lori Dado-Meadows <meadowslntelos.com>
Buckhannon, WV USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 07:32:36 (CST)
(#566) Doesn't anyone have a picture of the Tannery Grade School? Remember the sock hops in the gym? Those were the good ole days....anyway there has to be someone who has a picture!
Richwooder
USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 12:39:14 (CST)
(#565) just read leslie ledighuffer signed the guest book. do wish she could get back to richwood, the last time she was on her way back her and her husband had a accident in charleston and jim lost a leg, he has never been hear, and has resarvation of seeing our wonderful town.
ila dambrosio <ila92037hotmail.com>
fenwick, wva USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:12:16 (CST)
(#564) Howdy everybody my name is ermal blevins a few members of my family have been doing some geneaology research and have come to find out that we are relatives of the Rigsby family through the Late Thomas Rigsby. if anyone could be of assistance in contacting the rigsby line it would be much appreciated. thanks in advance.
Ermal Blevins Jr. <ermdaddy08yahoo.com>
north tazewell, va USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 08:05:06 (CST)
(#563) Sorry to hear about Sandy, we went to Milltown and band together. Condolences to the family.
gary cumberledge <garyjancpeoplepc.com>
federalsburg, md USA - Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 17:57:14 (CST)
(#562) My mom was from Richwood. She always took us kids to the reunion to see the Cherry River Festival. She passed away in 1997. Her name is Vonda (Barnhouse) Shuck. Was wondering if anyone remembers the Barnhouse/Fowler family?
Connie Kay <conniekay2hotmail.com>
Lorain, OH USA - Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 08:42:25 (CST)
(#561) I love reading the entries on this website. I know a lot of you knew my sister, Sandra Trescott. She died on January 16, 2008 and the service will be on January 26, 2008 at Coleman Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 12:00 with the service at 1:00.
Karen Straley Peck <kpeck1suddenlink.net>
Beaver, WV USA - Friday, January 18, 2008 at 16:27:36 (CST)
(#560) my name is jamie mollohan and i am married to becky bragg, we grew up in richwood and its a beautiful place to be, its just a shame that the people let drugs destroy it, we would love to hear from people that knew us back then, becky graduated richwood high in 1995, she would love to get in touch with patricia pomroy if anyone knows her where abouts, our e-mail is casper27292@yahoo.com, god bless richwooders. peace
james mollohan and becky bragg <casper27292yahoo.com>
lexington , nc USA - Friday, January 18, 2008 at 16:03:26 (CST)
(#559) Love coming to Richwood every year, it is beautiful winter, spring, summer or fall. I will be retiring from my job in three years, I hope to spend the rest off my life in Richwood or Summersville.
scott nicholson <tidebamaroll1yahoo.com>
scottsboro, al USA - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 12:58:57 (CST)
(#558) Really enjoyed reading the guest book. I didn't find anyone that I had graduated with, but I'm older than dirt..I graduated in 1949. Me and my husband both was born and raised in Richwood, or rather he was raised in Little Laurel. We moved to Ohio in 1961, lived there untill he retired in 1989. Now we live back in WV..My husband has some family still in Richwood. We don't get back there to often, but we don't forget Richwood. Got a call the other wk. about a reunion for the South Siders. I was raised on Front St. and Maple St. We got back for one of Litte Laurel's reunion a few yrs. ago and we met a lot of people that we had grown up with. What a joy it was..I got a call from a Shaver guy that I was suppost to email, but lost the email addy. hope that he forgives me and calls back. Well all of you take care of yourselves and be good to your neighbors. Thanks for this time and space to write. Jenny
Virginia R. Frame <Jennyrose3webtv.net>
West Union, wv USA - Monday, January 14, 2008 at 18:54:00 (CST)
(#557) Just found this book about Richwood. I graduated in the class of 1949. Old as dirt now...Had a very pleasant time going through it. Richwood was once a busy town, but it has sure changed since I lived there. Moved to Ohio in 61. We lived there untill husband retired in 89. Bought a house and some acreage in WV, so here we are. Husband has relatives still in Richwod, but we don't get to go back to often. Well all take care and be good to your neighbors.......
Virginia R.(Hammond) Frame <Jennyrosewebtv.net>
Pennsboro,WV, USA - Monday, January 14, 2008 at 13:23:05 (CST)
(#556) i left wva. in 59 always went back to visit family uncle allen & aunt flodie hinkle & mildred 'ted' cadle my cuz's my dad mirl adkins & louise mourey adkins we have people still there i still miss the mountains i have a lot of memories when i was little my dad was a coal miner for 21 yr's i haven't been back to wva in 4 yr's going back soon;
barbara adkins willard <wvminersdaughteraol.com>
yadkinville , n.c. USA - Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 10:59:54 (CST)
(#555) "Hi" to everyone from the class of '66.
Nellie O'Dell <nlucascitynet.net>
Elkview, WV USA - Friday, January 11, 2008 at 01:46:00 (CST)
(#554) Fenwick Grade School: Photo of 1959-1960 grade 1, row 1: First photo in row one is my younger brother Jerry Wayne Johnson. He currently resides in AZ.
Sandra G Roby <robymatlubesaol.com>
Bridgeport, WV USA - Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 21:04:11 (CST)
(#553) My family talks about Richwood alot, we lived in Nettie, we moved to Crawley in 1970, but still have alot of family in Nettie, and my sister-in-law owns C and S Restaurant in Richwood. Been trying to look up info on Richwood. My brothers went to Richwood school. Great site.
pam(strader)hamrick <pmhmrckyahoo.com>
Crawley, WV USA - Friday, January 04, 2008 at 20:25:52 (CST)
(#552) To all you people from Richwood do you remember Gale Fraley who had Gale's Drive Inn? He passed away December 22, 2007. A very great loss to his family and to Richwood. He was a very civic minded person. We all miss him a lot.
Sonya B. Chapman <ceaajverizon.net>
Craigsville, WV USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 13:16:40 (CST)
(#551) Any one that can help. Cemetery donations needed. for mowing next spring. Richwood Cemetery Fund Box 548 Richwood, W. V. 26261
Richard Greathouse <dulcimermangmail.com>
Richwood, WV USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 06:15:34 (CST)
(#550) Hello home sweet HOME!! I attended RHS 1986-1988, am interested in contacting anyone who remembers the "Good ole DAYS". P.Brown, J.Taylor,B.Vance,G.Swearingen Feel free to contact me. Respectfully, Butch Lilly
Butch Lilly <butchiewhotmail.com>
Columbus, OH USA - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 20:29:58 (CST)
(#549) Listen to the Mountains Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River. We've all heard these words before, but have you ever listened to the mountains? Have you camped alone up in a hollow and listened to the creek and the critters? Have you ever heard the voices of those long past whispered on the wind that flows through the hills and the hollows? Have you ever listened to the mountains? Have you ever felt the heartaches? Have you ever shared the tears? Have you ever boiled with pride? Have you understood the emptiness when you left? Have you ever listened to the mountains? After being away for many years. Did your heart sink? Did your eyes fill with tears when you saw the changes of home and knew it would never be the same again? Have you ever listened to the mountains? Have you stood on the street of a once thriving town that is now almost dead and heard the Church bells of long past and the music and laughter of weddings, parties and dances of times long gone flowing through the hills and hollows? Have you ever listened to the mountains? Did you realize those times are long past? Did you have the feeling that no one else one earth feels the way we do about where we grew up? Have you ever listened to the mountains? Did you ever feel grateful that you lived that life while it lasted? Have you ever listened to the mountains? If you have you are from West Virginia.
Leon Johnson <lookehereleonyahoo.com>
USA - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 11:17:56 (CST)
(#548) Don't you wish we could all come home to live, before we come home to be buried, workin on it, Thanks for the site will check often. Leon
Leon Johnson <lookehereleonyahoo.com>
Jax, Florida USA - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 09:18:54 (CST)
(#547) Just wanted to wish all your Richwooders a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous, Healthy, Happy New Yesr!!! Betty (Cornell) Barker <betty.jimstarpower.net>
Leesburg, VA USA - Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:57:50 (CST)
(#546) What a great tribute to my hometown of Richwood, WVA!!!! I love the site...I come from a long line of generations before me...my parents, John Richard Nicholson, and Tillie DiGregorio Nicholson were also born and raised there along with our long line of family....John & Marion Nicholson on Riverside Drive, the Girondo's..Dom & Agnes, he was my great uncle and my Godfather {The Grille) the Montrose's ( the Dew Drop Inn on Riverside Drive } Biase & Michelina DiGregorio...{The Shoe repair Shop on Main Street downtown...My Father, Richard, Dick, John...called all of these names by family and friend alike, played football for RHS for WVA and made the winning touchdown against Penn State 1954( 19-14 score) leading them to the Sugar bowl..what a great time for Richwooder's in that era...I am so very proud of my heritage, of Richwood....and West Virginia....Almost Heaven.....GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!!
Mary Nicholson Smith
Springfield, MO USA - Friday, December 07, 2007 at 20:15:32 (CST)
(#545) I have (2) great original songs written about Richwood if you would like to hear them drop me a note at mark.davislewisautomotive.com or rhs85drummajoryahoo.com. GREAT WEBSITE!!!!
Mark Davis <mark.davislewisautomotive.com>
Oak Hill, WV USA - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 14:49:11 (CST)
(#544) So glad the guest book is back, Thanks so much. Still would love to hear from friends where ever you have ended up, I know most are scatterd all over the usa. email me it would be so nice to hear what you have been doing all these years Katherine" Green" Mullens ( aldenmullensaol.com
Katherine " Green" Mullens <aldenmullensaol.com >
Warren, Oh USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 21:43:27 (CST)
(#543) Hello Richwood, what a great place to grow in. Ramp season is just around the corner, yum yum. I found acres of ramps in Creston,Ohio a few years back. Some one from Wv must have started them. Whoever it was, I thank them..
Bob Hanna <bobncheri1msn.com>
Wadsworth, Oh USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 07:54:28 (CST)
(#542) Both parents are from Richwood. I attended grade school there. I still have cousins there but have lost track of them. Been dreaming of retiring there and spend my time trout fishing and deer hunting. Any Spencers or Hammonds from Little Laurel? Give me a shout
William D. (David) Spencer <Cwocoastieyahoo.com>
Fredericksburg, VA USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 15:18:33 (CST)
(#541) I was born in Summersville, but lived in Nettie and eventually attended Richwood. I haven't been back in a long time (since my grandmother died) and lost touch with family in the area. If anyone knows the Dotson family or the Roark families please email me.
Jenilee Dotson smart <jenismartaol.com>
Port St. Lucie, FL. - Monday, November 26, 2007 at 12:30:40 (CST)
(#540) Hello hometown, great to see the guestbook up again. Born and raised in Richwood, grew up on top Fork Mountain, went to Milltown Grade, graduated RHS Class of 80. Lots of good memories of fishing South Fork and diggin Ramps. I still order from the Facemires every year! Hello to all, relatives and friends, feel free to drop me a line!
Rick Jackson <arejaxaol.com>
Greenwood, AR USA - Monday, November 26, 2007 at 08:00:09 (CST)
(#539) HELLO ALL, I TOO AM GLAD TO SEE THE SITE UP AND RUNNING AGAIN. I MISSED THE LAST '66 REUNION. WAS NOT INFORMED. I'M STILL IN NC. PAINT CONTRACTING, PLAYING GUITAR IN CHURCH, MARRIED, TURNED 60 IN OCTOBER AND STILL GITTIN IT!! I THINK OF RICHWOOD OFTEN, AND MY CLASSMATES ETC. AND LIKE TO VISIT WHEN I CAN. I'LL TAKE THE MOUNTAINS ANYTIME. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME WITH A HELLO....THANKS, ROGER.
ROGER OCHELTREE <ROCHELTREETRIAD.RR.COM>
Asheboro, NC USA - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 18:28:26 (CST)
(#538) Many thanks to richwooders.com for posting the picture of the Bayless boys. My father was Jack and I have been trying to find more information on the family for some time. This picture and story were a most pleasant surprise in my search.
Carlene Bayless Curtis <c_b_curtishotmail.com>
Daytona Beach, FL USA - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 09:07:30 (CST)
(#537) Just dropping by to say hi from Northern Virginia, where it is too warm for Thanksgiving, and just want to say hope you day was blessed with good food, family and friends.
Betty (Cornell) Barker <betty.jimstarpower.net>
Leesburg, VA USA - Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 14:52:00 (CST)
(#536) I just thought that I would say hello. It is not often that I get to come and visit Richwood, so it is great to have the websight. Anyone knowing when the Class of 88 reunion is let me know.
Brian Ward <bwardcaronproducts.com>
Belpre, OH USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 13:09:33 (CST)
(#535) Hi Richwood! Been a long time! I was hoping that someone could tell me where/how I could get some old yearbooks. I wasn't fortunate enough to get them when I was in school. I attended Cherry River in the early 80's . RJHS in the later 80's (I was a freshman 89-90). and RHS in the early 90's. graduated in 93. The only yearbook I have is my freshman year. Please contact me if you can help. thanx, crystal jeffrey-plott
crystal jeffrey-plott <davesgirl6504yahoo.com>
Carey, Ohio USA - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 16:18:08 (CST)
(#534) Marilyn Brewster, class of 56 Tannery Grade School, two corrections. Danny Oyler and Sandra Argabright. Thanks for the pictures.
Lowell Trescott <l.trescottcomcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 19:33:14 (CST)
(#533) Wow what a great site. Richwood for me is a part of who I am and always will be. The memories growing up on Riverside Dr. and the great friends I had, yeah, Tony, Buddy, Ray, Arthur you guys know. As well we had the most bizarre pool halls on the entire continent and believe me I have traveled everywhere in my career. What a place to look back on and thanks to this fine community for letting me grow up there, even as Ornry as I was !!!!! I love you All !!! Randy " The Mouse " Boblett Columbia, Tn.
Randy " Mouse" Boblett <Randykb51aol.com>
Columbia, TN USA - Monday, November 05, 2007 at 16:12:50 (CST)
(#532) My roots are in Richwood, My Grandmother was Zettie Graham, she married Wilbur Swearingen around 1900 and they raised 10 kids there on a farm, just outside of Richwood. I was just looking at your site... My father (Kieth) moved west after fighting in WWII, but he passed away in 1953 and I've never had the opportunity to visit. Thanks for this web-site. It was great to see and I appreciated it.
Michael Graham Swearingen <swearingen52yahoo.com>
Woodinville, WA USA - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 12:39:41 (CST)
(#531) It's good to see the the guest book up and running again, Thanks.
Stephen Blake <saeblakejuno.com>
Lexington, Ky USA - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 10:54:59 (CDT)
(#530) way to go richwood, you finally made it on the map. or net anyways, i miss all my friends and family and just want to say hey and i miss and love ya all. peace
james mollohan <casper27292yahoo.com>
Lexington, NC USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 15:20:55 (CDT)
(#529) I'm looking for anyone in the Kirkland family. I have some pictures you may be intersted in.
Linda Blair <LindaB7675aol.com>
Columbus, Oh USA - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 17:56:21 (CDT)
(#528) Hey class of 66, Hope this finds everyone blessed and in good health. The web site is great, enjoy it very much. Richwood is a special town. Lot of great memories. Take care and God bless.
patsy Nichols <patsys47hotmail.com>
Richmond, Ky. USA - Thursday, October 04, 2007 at 13:16:01 (CDT)
(#527) I just discovered the Guestbook after visiting the Richwooders site. I want to say what a wonderful job it is that all who have worked on this site have done to bring back happy memories. A special note to Debbie Bond, I loved the page you did on the Bayless and Overbaugh Boys, being your cousin, it brought back some special memories of my childhood in Johnstown and the memories I hold so dear in my heart for Richwood. I miss home and family. Debbie if you see this I would love for us to chat, you may contact me at ponchosgal@hotmail.com.
Sandy Halley <ponchosgalhotmail.com>
Leesburg, Fl USA - Friday, September 28, 2007 at 14:35:14 (CDT)
(#526) Happy 60th Birthday David Caldwell
Gerald Smith (Gerry) <gcsjasexcite.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 10:56:02 (CDT)
(#525) Hi: At times I check the Richwood Guest book to see if there is anyone there I know. I grew up in Richwood and left there to move to St. Albans in the 50s, then on to Pensacola, Fl in later years, but I am back in WV now. Whenever I visit Richwood I get 'goosebumps," Although it has changed greatly it is still so unique and it's like stepping back into a 'time tunnel." I spent many Sunday afternoons picnicing with the Hicks Family at the "Farm" on Cherry River and Cranberry. What wonderful memories! Many people will remember the Richwood Bakery which my grandfather Tom Hicks owned. I was a majorette with the Drum & Bugle Corp, another beautiful memory. It has changed somewhat but is still "Richwood."
Judy Hicks Peters <MsReddra55aol.com>
Scott Depot, WV USA - Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 13:23:00 (CDT)
(#524) Thanks to cousin, Karen Kessler, for letting me know the site is up and running again. Enjoyed reading all the messages left about a great place to live and visit. Thanks for getting this site up and running again.
Joe Kessler <skylane007aol.com>
Ashland, Ohio USA - Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 12:34:12 (CDT)
(#523) Regina.....in regard to your question about Saxman. If you will type SAXMAN WV into your search engine, all sorts of info comes up. Hope this helps. Marilyn
Marilyn Seitz <msueseitzcomcast.net>
Massanutten, USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 13:58:22 (CDT)
(#522) I have a query. I am searching for info on the town of Saxman. My great grandmother's brother was Elwood Sherman Buzzard b 1864 Pa. He moved to Saxman WV. and seems to have fibbed about his age b 1855 to get a Mine Superintendent job. I understand the mine closed down and the town became a ghost town during the 1930's.. Seeking info on why this happened. I am hoping your readers may provide stories about what happened during this upheavel. Since the 1940 census is not yet public I would like to list the info I know:
Elwood Sherman Buzzard married Elizabeth Emmeline "Emma" Swartz (b June 1866 PA) married 1889 Pa. Children: *Clinton E. (Clint) b Jan. 1891 married Luella Ann Seabolt b 7 Nov 1893 Nicholas Co. WV. dau of Robert P. and Lada Jane Gray Seabolt (children: Mildred Ellen, Lyda, Midge, Glayds, William "Billy") *ALda b April 1894 Pine Twp Armstrong Co. Pa. *William A. b June 1897 Pine Twp Armstrong Co. Pa. married Laura b 1897 Pa. Her father was French and mother b. Pa William's occupation was driver of ice wagon. d 1940 buried Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock, PA. *Raymond Karl b 1900 Pine Twp Armstrong Co. Pa. married Opal Newbraugh 1925 WV. (b 1905) lived Barbour Co. WV. (Children: Mary Jane b 1927 Barbour Co. WV; Raymond b 1930 Barbour Co. WV.) *Richard b 1908 Pa. d 1974 married Madeline d 1981 both buried Monongahela Cemetery. North Braddock, PA.
From: Regina Mathews
Sunday, September 16, 2007
(#521) Great site. Would to hear from anyone that grew up on South Side. Best place in the world.
Bob Hanna <bobncheri1msn.com>
Wadsworth, Ohio USA - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 10:07:08 (CDT)
(#520) just found this web page---love it------larry and i graduated from rhs in 1964---------would love to hear from you------------------
carol(o'dell)marshall <carolsuemarshallyahoo.com>
craigsville, wv USA - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 14:27:16 (CDT)
(#519) Hello Richwood High School class of 1954. I am looking for a Sara/Sarah C. I do not know her last name. She graduated in 1954 from Richwood High School. I came across a keepsake from her high school days that I think she or her family would like to have. If anyone knows of her or how I can get ahold of her please email me. Or if anyone knows how I can possibly find a 1954 Richwood High School yearbook please email me.
Patti H <iampjh<yahoo,.com>
Richland, WA USA - Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 03:32:04 (CDT)
(#518) Graduated from RHSin 1966 and moved away right after high school and been in the Maryland area since. I still have family living in Nettie and try to get back a couple of times a year to visit but lost my mother in May 2007. I would love to hear from anyone who I went to school with as I have been in touch with Jim Kessler, Eddie Moses, Paul Armstrong and it has been great to talk with them. It brings back old memories. I am also saddened to hear that we have lost so many of the classmates. I hope to hear from some of you real soon.
Norma Jean Mullens <mullensntcunion.org>
Rockville, MD USA - Friday, August 24, 2007 at 15:37:18 (CDT)
(#517) I went to Richwood High my Freshman and Sophmore years (1962-1964) before moving to Ohio due to the coal mine explosion in the 50's...my family lived in Craigsville. I would love to be able to find some old friends that I went to school with. Does anyone remember me?
Judi (Keiffer) Anderson <jkkandersonaol.com>
Portland, OR USA - Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 12:40:22 (CDT)
(#516) WOW! Great site! Great up on Fenwick Mt.,(dud) and my Mom had the retail store Pic n Save. I wish I could have been home today to go to Cherry River Festival to see and greet old friends! I love being there during festival but due to scheduling conflicts it is often difficult to attend. Many great memories of Richwood, RHS, friends, family, football, parades, basketball, crusin' town on Friday nights and main street would be backed up! Hard to believe now, but being there and seeing alot of people during festivals & other times helps me revisit those great times! It makes you appreciate your childhood and the closeness of the community we had growing up. Everyone lucky enough to attend, have fun, those of us not lucky enough, remember the good times. Class of '78 will be having their 30 year reunion next year, so look out Richwood, one of your own is coming home!
Denise Spencer Boyce <neeneebhotmail.com>
Greer, SC USA - Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 16:52:43 (CDT)
(#515) I've never been to Richwood, but I grew up in Huntington and spent a lot of time in Southern WVa. I live in Boston now - stumbled across these pages. Every town in WVa should have such a good web site!
Leslie Teel <lblot1hotmail.com>
Boston, MA USA - Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 15:23:45 (CDT)
(#514) I just found your website. My family is from Richwood. My parents names were Louise Mourey & Logan Mirl Adkins. They had 14 kids me being the youngest. I always loved hearing MOM & DAD talking about home. We would go up every summer to visit family.
Gail Adkins Price <gp078aol.com>
Hamptonville, N.C. USA - Friday, August 10, 2007 at 21:20:59 (CDT)
(#513) Any pics of the Cherry River Fest would be great!
Randy Smith
Earth, USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 at 11:00:10 (CDT)
(#512) Hello to everyone on this hot/humid day....I'm so glad the guestbook is up and running....was really missed. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me and would have graduated in the class of 59'....I have fond memories of Richwood and will never forget the wonderful years we lived there....those were the best years of my life...I'll never forget Richwood....hope to go back in the fall for a visit. Keep up the good work and keep the guestbook running. Think 'cool'........
Toby Skidmore Folks <www.alandtobyaol.com>Spotsylvania, VA USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 18:39:47 (CDT)
(#511) I'm so glad you have got the guest book going again there, beautiful job! Hope to be there soon, born and raised in Richwood and still a Richwood boy.
Bob Hanna <roberthannawebtv.net>
Wadsworth, Ohio - Monday, August 06, 2007 at 16:05:26 (CDT)
(#510) I was just checking in on this site again as I often try to do to see what has been added and the comments people have made. I signed this book sometime ago and noticed I had since moved to Scott Depot, WV and my email address has changed as well. Keep up the good work on this site and I can only hope many others will visit and find out what a wonderful town Richwood is as well as the surrounding areas.
Eddie Moses <emosesintlcoal.com>
Scott Depot, WV. - Friday, August 03, 2007 at 05:52:54 (CDT)
(#509) Just love everything about your town. The people are great and so friendly. Hope to be up there in the near future.
Pat Siler <mzfit1hotmail.com>
Lake City, FL. - Thursday, August 02, 2007 at 23:40:07
(#508) Just happened to find the site while searching for info on Cherry River Lumber Company. What a wonderful way to promote your town. Beautiful site-great way to stay connected.
Sherri Anderson <sherrilynne78hotmail.com>
Webster Springs, WV. USA - Friday, July 27, 2007 at 20:07:06 (CDT)
(#507) Just looking for some old friends and fond memories! Coming to visit in September or October!
Sabrena Valentine <Cbfox1onlyyahoo.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 16:13:54
(#506) Just love this site, my parents were born and raised in Richwood, WV. Simon and Evelyn Green, thank you so much.
Alpha Lee Sutters
South Charleston, WV. - Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 20:13:11
(#505) I was born in Winona, WV we moved repeatedly over the years because Daddy was chasing coal mining jobs. We lived in Richwood for a couple years and I went to Tannery school. We were there for a couple years, I think around '59 & '60. I am looking into moving back home to WV. I have always longed to go "home" ever since my family left WV. I'm gonna be back soon Lord willing. I haven't decided where to settle just yet, but I keep thinking of Richwood. That may be where I settle.
David Manning <wvridgerunner49yahoo.com>
Traphill, NC. - Friday, July 20, 2007 at 09:50:19
(#504) My heart is always in Richwood be there as soon as I can hello class of 75
Rodney Ragland <rpraglandaol.com>
Villas, New Jersey - Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 14:50:22
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