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Family Reunions |
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Daniels
The descendants of the Roy and Lucy Stewart Daniels
family will hold a reunion Saturday, August 11, 2012 at
the Keen Mountain Park, shelter #3, beginning at 10 a.m.
Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and
auction item. Everyone welcome.
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Gilbert-O'Quinn
The Gilbert-O'Quinn family reunion will be held May 26,
2012 at the William P. Harris Park, shelter #4,
beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring
a covered dish.
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Hurley
The descendants of the George and Barbara Hurley family
will hold their annual reunion May 26, 2012 at the
Vernor Blankenship Park at Hurley, beginning at 10 a.m.
A cook-out is planned with hot dogs and hamburger meat
provided, along with plates, silverware, napkins and
cups. Those attending are asked to bring buns, chips,
etc. and a covered dish. For more information, call
Darlene Ashby at 276-259-5119, after 5 p.m. or email her
at ashby.darlene@gmail.com; or Patsy Tester at
276-566-7462.
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Island
Creek
Island Creek Virginia Pocahontas Division reunion and
picnic for V.P. #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Beatrice, 8, and
Central Shop will be held June 9 at Keen Mountain
Recreational Park (near the prison) from 12 noon to 5
p.m. Anyone who has worked at any of these mines, or the
Central Shop, is welcomed and urged to attend. Bring
your family. Those planning to attend are asked to bring
a covered dish or drinks. Groups photos will be taken at
1 p.m. For more information, call Roy Horn,
276-210-5605; Wayne Cook, 276-991-0715; Eddie Sturgill,
276-597-7718; or Jerry Dunford, 276-971-4407. Those
attending are also asked to bring an item for the
auction. Bring your lawn chair and hard hat, decorated
for the contest.
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Keene-Viars
The descendants of the Whitten and Martilla Osborne
Keene family will hold a reunion June 9, 2012 at the
Breaks Interstate Park, shelter #7, beginning at 10 a.m.
Games and activities begin at 12 noon. Those attending
are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more
information, call Phyllis Rowe at 259-7299.
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Miller
The descendants of the Hobart McKinley Miller and Leah
Catherine Fuller Miller family will hold a reunion
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Council Community Center in
Council, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked
to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Lisa
Thompson Cook at 276-889-3048 or 276-254-9098.
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Paw
Paw
The Paw Paw Community Reunion will be held May 19 at the
Hurley Park, beginning at 12 noon. All present and
former residents of the Paw Paw, Kentucky or Virginia
are urged to attend. Trophies will be awarded in several
categories. Music, games, food and fun. Everyone is
welcome. For more information, call 606-456-0024 or
276-566-4434.
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Rife
The descendants of the Lee and Pinky Smith Rife family
will hold a reunion Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Keen
Mountain Park, shelter #3, beginning at 10 a.m. Those
attending are asked to bring a covered dish and dessert.
Everyone welcome.
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Rowe-Lester
The descendants of the Dowl and Nancy Lester Rowe family
will hold a reunion June 2, 2012 at the Breaks
Interstate Park, shelter #1, beginning at 10 a.m. Games
and activities begin at 12 noon. Those attending are
asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more
information, call Phyllis Rowe at 259-7299 or Ralph Rife
at 259-6239.
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Sparks-Blankenship
The descendants of the Henry and Ida Blankenship Sparks
family will hold a reunion May 27, 2012 at the Breaks
Interstate Park, shelter #8, with registration beginning
at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered
dish, drinks and auction item. Everyone welcome. For
more information, call Hershel Sparks at 606-437-6891.
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Street
The Street family
reunion will be held Saturday, May 19 at Overlook Park
at Cedar Bluff, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are
asked to bring a covered dish, drinks, and plates or
cups. For more information, call 597-7370.
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Sutherland-Dye
The descendants and
friends of the late William (Preacher Bill) Eliza
(Counts) Sutherland, George T. and Sylvia (Sutherland)
Dye families will hold a reunion August 4, 2012 at the
Sulphur Spring Primitive Baptist Church, Birchleaf, VA
(Tiny, VA) in Dickenson County, beginning at 10 a.m.
Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. All
those that attended Sulphur Springs Elementary School
are urged to attend. For more information, call Eliza
Dye Byers at 276-865-4858 or Patty Dye Conner at
540-942-3235.
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Ward
The descendants of the George E. and Victoria Cole Ward
family will hold a reunion Saturday, May 26 at Keen
Mountain Park, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are
asked to bring a covered dish, drinks and something to
auction.
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Workman-Blankenship-Stacy
The Workman; John A. Blankenship; Tom, Simon and George
Stacy family reunion will be held June 16, 2012 at
Breaks Interstate Park, shelter # 6, beginning at 11
a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish
and drinks. For more information, call Roger Stacy at
276-597-8352, Dorothy Workman Stacy at 276-530-9777,
Sharon Boyd at 276-835-1989 or Patricia May a
336-848-5627.
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Class Reunions |
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GHS
Class of 97
Grundy High School Class of 1997, will hold their
15-year reunion May 25, 2012 and May 26, 2012. On May
25, classmates will meet at Italian Village. The events
on Saturday, May 26, will be at the Grundy High School
Football field and track. Events will include Bounce
Houses for children, a cook out, and a variety of games
for adults and children. If you would like more
information or are interested in attending, contact
Jamie Yates Stiltner via email at jamie.stiltner@gmail.com.
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GSHS
Class of 92
Grundy Senior High
School Class of 1992 is planning their 20th year reunion
to be held this fall. If anyone is interested in
attending, contact Robyn Justice at gshsclassof1992@
gmail.com
or (919) 366-6582. Classmates may visit the Grundy
Senior High School Class of 1992 group page on Facebook
to receive future updates.
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GHS
Class of 1967-68|
The graduating Grundy
High School Classes of 1967 and 1968 will hold a reunion
Friday, June 22, 2012 at CJ & Company, 16th 6th
Street, Bristol, TN, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $16,
plus tip. The event will continue on Saturday, June 23
at Sugar Hollow Park, located on Exit 7, The Lions,
Bristol, VA, beginning at 12 noon and will continue that
evening at New People's Bank, Abingdon, VA. The fee is
$50 for the Saturday meals. Send your check to Penny
Davis 473A Frances Drive NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. For more
information, call Penny at 540-355-9540.
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GHS
Class of 1957
Grundy High School
Class of 1957 will hold a reunion July 6 and 7, 2012 at
the Grundy Bible Institute, Grundy. For more
information, call Frances Nuckolls Keith at 540-373-0712
or email at frnkeith@aol.com
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