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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.

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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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.

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.

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.






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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.




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.
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