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Family Reunions

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Ball
The descendants of the late Seymour and Lola Duty Ball, Reverend Allen Sr. and Rachel Cook Ball, and Luther H. and Margaret Ball families will hold a reunion Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Council Community Center, located in the William P. Harris Recreational Park, Council, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Musical instruments are welcomed.

Bostic
The descendants of the late Ed and Mary Osborne Bostic family will hold their annual reunion Sunday, September 12, 2010 at William P. Harris Park, shed #4. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.




Boyd-Charles
The descendants of the Patten L. Boyd, Isabelle (Charles) Boyd family will hold their annual reunion Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the William P. Harris Park in Council. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 276-944-4909.

 

Brown
The descendants of the W.A. (Sid) and Josie Brown family will hold their fifth annual reunion Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Southwest Virginia Community College, covered shelters, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, dessert and drinks, also old photos. Friends of the family are welcome. For more information, call Betty Whited at 276-964-5232 or Raymond Brown at 276-964-6127.
Charles-Blankenship
The descendants of the Adam and Polly Justus Charles and the Conley and Pearl Charles Blankenship families will hold a reunion Saturday, September 4, Labor Day Weekend, at the Hurley Park in Hurley, beginning at 11 a.m., with dinner served at 1 p.m. RSVP as soon as possible. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, drinks, lawn chair and old photos. For more information, call Kathy (Tootie) Looney Stacy at 276-566-7085 or tootiestacy@hotmail.com; Betty Belcher at 276-566-8123; Judy Meadows at 606-456-0578; or Sandra Baker at 276-566-8310.

Davis
The descendants of Leander (Lee) Davis family will hold a reunion Friday, September 10 at Lee Davis Picnic Shelter on Davis Ridge Road, beginning at 6 p.m. Cookout and auction is planned. Those attending are asked to bring an auction item. Event will feature bluegrass music. The event continues on Saturday, September 11, beginning at 12 noon. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call E.C. Honaker at 259-7517.

 

Davis
The descendants of the Thomas Perry and Mary E. Webb Davis family will hold a reunion Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Keen Mountain Recreational Park, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call 276-498-1407.

Deel-Clevenger
The descendants of Richard D. Deel and Ida Mae Clevenger Deel family will hold their second annual reunion Saturday, September 4 at the Kiwanis Building in Haysi, beginning at 11 a.m. Meat and paper products will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Geneva at 276-597-7019 or Elizabeth at 580-529-2416.

Eastern Isles
Eastern Isles reunion will be held at the Peking Chinese Restaurant's private dinning room September 16, 2010 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Grundy. Dinner from the buffet will be $10 each. Those attending are asked to bring photos of you and family for as Eastern Isles Family Album. There will be a special memorial table for pictures of the deceased employees of Eastern Isles Factory. If you have access to any the photos, bring them to be displayed for the evening and one for the family album. If you plan to attend or for more information, call Judy Meadows at 606-456-0578 or Sandra Fields at 276-566-8310.

Estep
The annual Estep Family reunion will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Hurley Park. Everyone is welcome. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, drinks, and one gift per family member for games. For more information, call Pauline at 276-566-7505 or Madge at 276-619-5568.




 

Horn-Horne
The descendants of the Squire Horn, Henry Horn and all Horn relatives will hold their 17th annual reunion Saturday, September 25 at the Keen Mountain Recreational Park, Keen Mountain, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, drinks, chair and auction item. For more information, call Ralph Horn at 259-7735, 498-4327 or 498-4074.

Keen
The descendants of Alex and Judy Keen and Harve Keen families will hold a reunion Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Gloryland Tabernacle Fellowship Hall at Shortt Gap, beginning at 12 noon. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, drinks and old photos. For more information, call 935-5262 or 259-7193.

Little Fox
The seventh annual Little Fox family and friends reunion will be held Saturday, September 4, 2010, approximately 2.5 miles on Little Fox Road, beginning at 11 a.m. with dinner at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, cold drinks and own chair. If raining that morning, will meet Sunday, September 5, 2010. For more information, call Fonnie Bostic at 859-2155 or Sandy (Sis) Neeley at 889-0352.

Meadows-Cox
The fourth annual Meadows-Cox family reunion will be held Saturday, September 11 at the home of Danny and Marriel Nuckles on Horton Ridge at Raven, beginning at 12 noon. All descendants of Harrison and Ethel (Cox) Meadows are urged to attend. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite dish or dessert. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Marriel at 276-991-0309 or Geraldine at 276-597-7994.

Miller
The descendants of Hobart McKinley Miller and Leah Catherine Fuller Miller family will hold a reunion Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Council Community Center in Council, beginning at 10 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Lisa Cook at 276-889-3048 or 276-870-8670.

McClanahan
The descendants of George Washington and Delphia Stiltner McClanahan will hold their annual reunion September 4, 2010 at the Poplar Gap Park, shelter #1, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call Kenny at 935-6061 or Danny at 935-7456.

McGlothlin-Shortridge
The descendants and friends of John M. and Annie McGlothlin-Shortridge family will hold a reunion Saturday, October 23 at New Hope Christian Church, Rt. 83, Grundy, beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, call Geraldine Shortridge at 276-935-8387 or Brenda Shortridge-Wilson at 864-231-8951 or email at bwilson8951@charter.net.

Stiltner
The descendants of the John M. and Malissia Stiltner family will hold a reunion Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the old family homeplace on Dave's Branch at Slate Creek. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call 935-8740.

Stiltner
The descendants of Roy and Lydia Stacy-Stiltner family will hold a reunion September 11, 2010 at Keen Mountain Recreational Park, shelter #2, beginning at 12 noon, with dinner served at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and dessert. Plates, cups, utensils, and coffee will be provided. For more information, call Dorothy (Eugene) Stiltner at 935-5448, Virginia (Jimmy) Justice at 498-3051, Carol (Ronnie) Belcher at 531-8977 or Herman Stiltner- Tina Nash at 935-1979.

Stiltner Genealogy
The Stiltner Genealogy Reunion will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Poplar Creek Community Park, beginning at 10 a.m. All descendants of Fredrick (Stigler) and Mariam (Widener) Stiltner are urged to attend. Those attending are asked to bring old family records, Bibles, pictures to exchange and a covered dish. Plates and silverware will be provided. For more information, call 935-8740.

Thomas
The Thomas family reunion will be held Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the William P. Harris Park at Council, shelter #4. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call 276-859-2899 or 276-865-4701.


Thompson-Belcher
The descendants of Ben Thompson and Richard Epp Belcher families will hold a reunion Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the Breaks Interstate Park, shelter #2, beginning at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Harold Thompson at 530-7767 or Brenda Lee at 530-9120.

VP3
The VP3 reunion and picnic will hold a reunion September 11, 2010 at the William P. Harris Park, Council, beginning at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Group photo to be taken at 1:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish or drinks. Anyone who worked at VP3 is urged to attend. For more information, call Roy Horn at 276-210-5605, after 8 p.m.

Woods
The descendants of Charlie C. and Amanda Charles Woods family will hold their annual reunion September 11, 2010 at the Breaks Interstate Park, shelter $6. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call 276-964-5641.

Class Reunions

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CHS Class of 1960
The Council High School Class of 1960 will hold their 50th class reunion Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Bonanza in Lebanon. Each classmate is asked to bring an old gift and a new gift. For more information, call 276-859-2686. Everyone welcome.









GHS Class of 2000
The Grundy High School Class of 2000 is currently planning it's 10-year reunion for the weekend of November 5 and 6. A gathering at the Grundy vs. Richlands game will be at the fieldhouse, Friday, November 5. An evening dinner and dance is planned for November 6 at the Breaks Interstate Park conference center. The committee is collecting information so that invites can be mailed. Contact Bryan Looney at looneybtlmt@aol.com, 276-531-8584; Bethany Bowles at bethanybowles@yahoo.com, 276-971-4668 or Lora Scott at 276-865-0031.

GSHS Class of 1995
Grundy Senior High School Class of 1995 is currently planning a 15-year reunion for the weekend of September 10-12. We are currently seeking contact information for all classmates. We ask that you email information to gshs1995@gmail. com or by contacting Jessica Stiltner Fields at 423-212-0739. When sending your information, include mailing address, email address and telephone number.











GSHS Class of 1981
The Grundy Senior High School Class of 1981 is currently planning its 30-year reunion. A pre-reunion planning meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Grundy High School Football field, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Kick-off for this Grundy vs Abingdon game is 7:30 p.m. We will be positioned at the end of the field next to the concession stand (look for a tent) and please bring your own chair. Please feel free to order from the concession stand or plan to meet for pizza afterward for those of us who so desire. Let's support our home school's last season of Double AA status while we make plans for our 30th year 1981 Class Reunion. Contact Lelia Matney Mervis at 13387 Wallace Pike, Bristol, VA 24202, 423-534-9558 or email at mervis.dog@gmail.com with your contact information.

GHS Class of 1970
The Grundy High School Class of 1970 will hold their 40th class reunion September 3 and 4, 2010. Details to be released at a later date. Any information concerning classmates or if you have questions, call Kathy Hannah at 597-7250, Deborah Lester at 530-7299 or Toni Stokes at 935-4733.




GHS Class of 1960
The Grundy High School Class of 1960 will celebrate their golden anniversary October 15 and 16. Friday, the class will congregate in the Grundy Fieldhouse for the Golden Wave Homecoming game and participate in the halftime parade with a float entry, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, the class plans to gather in the GHS cafeteria for food, fellowship and a photo session, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 935-5937 or go to ghs1960.tripod.com.

HHS Class of 1990
Hurley High School Class of 1990 is planning a 20-year class reunion. We are currently seeking contact information for our classmates. Please send your mailing address, phone number and email address to Billy Charles Hibbitts at billyh90@hotmail.com or call at 276-566-7401; Teresa Bandy Hurley at teresarenee@ntelos.com; or Kathy Jo Charles Hurley at jonjelissa@hotmail.com or call 276-566-2105. Contact any of the above for more information.

WHS
The Whitewood High School annual reunion will be held October 16, 2010 at Twin Valley High School at Pilgrim Knob. Doors open at 12 noon, refreshments will be served. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 if sent before October 10. Cost will be $25 after Oct. 10. Send fee to Ruby J. Fuller at 17157 Dismal River Rd., Whitewood, VA 24657. For more information, call 276-259-6114 or 276-881-8607.