Family Reunions

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Bowman-Charles
  The 34th annual Bowman-Charles reunion will be held Sunday, July 23 at the Breaks Interstate Park, Shelter #4, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and bottled drink. For more information, call Crystal at 276-259-7545

Cantrell
   The Cantrell family reunion will be held Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Breaks Interstate Park, shelter #8. Everyone welcome.

Compton
   The Compton family reunion will be July 23, 2006 at the Rescue Building on Pump Street (just behind the Court House) in Union, Monroe County, WV, Lunch served at 12:30. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. All Compton and descendants are welcome. For more information, call Mrs. Larry Ratliff at 304-722-2030 or e-mail at swalnut934@aol.com.  

Counts
   Descendants of John Counts, of Glade Hollow, family will hold their 65th annual reunion Sunday, August 6, 2006, at the Breaks Interstate Park in the Conference Center, beginning at 10 a.m. All friends and family are welcome. For more information, call 703-335-2201

Deel
   Descendants of Elijah and Gracie Deel family will hold their 14th annual reunion Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the Breaks Interstate Park, Potter's Knoll Shelter, beginning at 11 a.m. All those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, drinks and auction items. For more information, call Angela Owens at 276-619-5022.

Dye-Monk-Bowman
  Descendants of the Thomas J. and Margaret Alice Bowman Dye family will hold a reunion September 2 at the Lebanon Community Center, behind the bank, Russell County, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a picnic lunch, drinks and old family pictures. For more information, call Eliza Dye Byers at 276-865-4858 or Patty Dye Conner at 540-942-3235.

Elswick  
  The 36th annual Elswick reunion will be held Sunday, August 13 at the Breaks Interstate Park, Potter’s Knoll shelter with registration set to begin at 9 a.m. All Elswicks and relatives attending are asked to bring a covered dish and desserts. Plaques will be presented in six categories as well as Elswick crafts to be auctioned off during the reunion festivities. Anyone desiring more information, may call Teresa Elswick Belcher at 606-639-8402; Debbie Elswick Mullins at 606-639-0954; or Mrs. Tennessee Elswick at 606-659-4720.

Estep
  The Roy and MayBelle Rash Estep reunion will be held Saturday, July 29 at the Vernel Blankenship Park in Hurley, beginning at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call 276-566-8593 or 276-566-7505.

Helton-Church
  Descendants and friends of the late Jessie and Hulda Church Helton family will hold a reunion Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Vernon Blankenship Park in Hurley, beginning at 3 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call 276-566-7687.

Justus
  The George and Louisa Justus family reunion will be held Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the Vernel Blankenship Park at Hurley, beginning at 10 a.m. All members are welcome. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. Trophies and awards will be given. Dinner at 1 p.m.

Lester
  Descendants of the Joe and Caroline Lester family will hold a reunion Saturday, July 29 at the Breaks Interstate Park, shelter #4, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring two covered dishes, one dessert and their own drinks. For more information, call 276-530-7691.

Looney-Fuller
  Descendants of the Henry and Bonnie Fuller Looney family will hold a reunion July 30, 2006 at the Breaks Interstate Park, shelter #7, beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call 597-2422.

Owens
  Descendants of the Owens family will hold a reunion August 13, 2006 at the J.S. Easterly Park, Lebanon (behind Hardee's), beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call 276-466-2374.

Owens-Sutherland-Coleman
  Descendants of the Phoeby Owens, Sutherland, Coleman family will hold a reunion August 19, 2006 at the Breaks Interstate Park, Shelter B, beginning at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Peggy VanDyke at 276-935-5840.

Presley
  Descendants of the Elbert and Octavia Presley family will hold a reunion July 22, 2006 at the William P. Harris Park, Shelter one, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Cups, plates and drinks are provided. For more information, call 859-9457.

Ramey
  The children of Carey and Ida Bell Ramey will hold a reunion August 12 at Breaks Interstate Park, Potters Knoll shelter, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, drinks and their own table service.

Rasnake-Rasnick-Rasnic
   The Rasnake, Rasnick, Rasnic family will hold a reunion August 6, 2006 at the Lebanon High School, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call 859-2776 or 276-466-2374.

Smith
  Descendants of the late Harve and Lou Emma Smith family will hold a reunion July 29, 2006 at Breaks Interstate Park, Shelter #7. All family and friends are welcomed. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Sue at 935-5547.

Smith-Justus
Descendants of the Price and Lydia Justus Smith reunion will be held on Sunday, August 13 at the Verner Blankenship Park at Hurley, beginning at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 566-7636 or 566-8775.

Stiltner
Descendants of the David and Melinda Polly Layne Stiltner and Margaret (Nikitie) Stiltner family will hold a reunion Sunday, August 13 at the Breaks Interstate Park, Shelter 8, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.  

Stiltner
Descendants of Fate and Florence Stiltner family will hold their annual reunion  August 26, 2006 at Keen Mountain Recreational Park, shelter 3, beginning at 12 noon. Lunch at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring covered dish and musical instruments. For more information, call Irene at 276-835-9172, Vinie at 276-865-4920 or Kathy at 276-881-8974.

Sutherland-Dye
  Descendants and friends of the late William (Preacher Bill) and Eliza (Counts) Sutherland; George T. and Sylvia (Sutherland) Dye will hold a reunion August 5, 2006 at the Sulphur Spring Primitive Baptist Church, Birchleaf (Tiny, Va.) in Dickenson County, beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, call Eliza Dye Beyers at 276-865-4858 or Patty Dye Conner at 540-942-3235.

Wolford-Ward
  Descendants of Dan and Sally Ward-Wolford reunion will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2006 at the Verner Blankenship Park in Hurley, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. There will be a traditional swap table and auction. Activities for the children and adults will be provided. For additional information, call Debbie at 566-48-65, Susie at 566-7053, Sharon at 530-7387, Rita at 566-4749 or Barbara at 466-2858.

Yates-Stiltner
Descendants of the Dewey and Ida Stiltner Yates family will hold a reunion Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the Breaks Interstate Park, shelter 8, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call 597-7963.  

Class Reunions

GHS Class of 1956
   Grundy High School Class of 1956 will hold a reunion. August 26, 2006 at Southwest Virginia Community College. All class members are welcome. For more information, call Harold Tiller at 597-8110, Jetty Davis Casey at 963-9659 or Suzie Clevinger Delaney at 935-7461.

GHS Class of 1961, 62, 63
  Grundy High School Classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 will hold a combined reunion September 22 and 23, 2006. For more information visit class web pages or call 276-466-5536.

Sulphur Spring Elem.
  Sulphur Spring Elementary School will hold a reunion Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the Sulphur Spring Primitive Baptist Church. The school will be open for viewing. For more information, call Eliza Dye Byers at 276-865-4858 or Patty Dye Conner at 540-942-3235.