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Name: Webmaster CommentsTesting questbook
Name: Karen Gilliam CommentsJust surfing thru. My father-in-law is from BSG.
Name: Jason CommentsCongratulations to the new Big Stone Gap Town Council candidates. Hopefully you will make our town a better place to live in. I just want to say hey to Joe Herron and hopefully he will run again in 2004. This site is great keep up the great work!
Name: Jacqueline Kuzio CommentsI am an Registered Nurse and have spent the last year traveling as an RN. I have fallen in love with Big Stone Gap and hope to relocate there very soon. Looking forward to meeting everyone there and living peacefully where neighbors actually know each other. Jacqueline Kuzio
Name: Tammie Wells Schaaf CommentsMy father was born and raised in Big Stone and I was born in Appalachia in 1959. We moved to NC when I was 1 but we returned every summer for 20 years. My Granny and Papaw lived just up from Bullitt Park. I spent every summer of my youth playing in that park. Every time I hear squeaky swings in a playground I'm wisked back in time to those wonderful days. I Miss It So So much. We still have relatives in the area. We have two Aunts still living there: Lawrencey Wells Poole and Aunt Yvonne Wells Brickey Our Grandparents were Lawrence Tildon and Eula Duncan Wells. Our father was Eugene (Gene) Clifton Wells. Their house was sold and I can't remember the adress. I would love to visit their old house one more time! I must look into that!
Name: Anna Lester CommentsIt really troubles me to read some of the comments about how someone can be so bored and "hate" his hometown so much. Granted there aren't giant shopping malls, or other amenities afforded to a larger area. What makes this place so special is the people that are there. Have you expended all of the possible resources available to you? I haven't been away that long and return home whenever I have a break or free time. You have to find your own enjoyment, this is a truth anywhere. While I do respect your opinions, I'd venture to say that you don't have the experiences that would deem you qualified to make such rash judgements on poor comparisons. All of these "things to do" bring along a lot of additional changes that aren't so pleasant. Think about that.
Name: Jayson CommentsMrs.Harned I strongly agree with your comments! There isn't anything for us to do here and once you finish high school there is nothing for you here. BSG is nothing but and old people place. That is all this town cares about. They need to wake up and see if they had something for the youth then more people would stay in this town!
Name: mckenzie CommentsI used to live in Big Stone Gap and i miss it so much!
Name: Marilyn Morrison Smith CommentsPreviously visited Big Stone Cap several years ago, and plan on coming there again in June. Need info on finding a relative named Ella Mae Dulaney Burks (not positive about the last name) who lived in Big Stone Gap in the '50's. Would appreciate any information. This lady's mother was my grandmother's sister!!
Name: Skyward Bound Ministries CommentsWe are a Bluegrass Gospel group from Lebanon Ohio. If there is any churches in the area, that would like to book us at your church Please let us know. Penny c/o Skyward Bound Ministries P O Box 243 Lebanon Ohio 45036. If you want to hear our music. Please call W.L.S.D and request music from the project Foop Prints by Skyward Bound
Name: JANICE ROGERS MOHN CommentsBORN AND RAISED IN BSG. LIVED IN KINGSPORT, TN. 35 YEARS AND THEN MOVED BACK TO BSG. MARRIED TO RONNIE MOH, POLICE CHIEF IN BSG FOR THREE YEARS. GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Name: bonnie denison Commentswould like to know if anyone has ever hear of richard matthew denison. he lived in this area. had a son named peter denison. richard was married to mary e. morall in 1851. i am always looking for family
Name: Leslie Dean CommentsI have several ancestors that lived in the Big Stone Gap area. It is great to see the pictures of the town. There is a story that my great grandfather John William Dean who was a stone mason helped to build the courthouse which is now the federal building. I am searching for more info on him. If anyone knows of anything email me at CrimsonChik77@aol.com. Thanks!
Name: Linda G. Shuler CommentsI really think this sight is great.Wish I could find out more about the people or you had a search sight for sir names for the area.
Name: Gail Powers CommentsSearching for information on coal mining. Good response from the museum.
Name: Jerome Fleenor CommentsHi: I'm originally from Bristol and was just looking at Fleenor's on the net. Would love to have your book. Sorry, forgot my e-mail. Would love to hear from anyone in the guest book.
Name: Jackie Estep-Cole CommentsMy family is from the area and I visit every year. I love your neck of the woods.
Name: preacher clark CommentsI will be locating in the town of Bigstone Gap soon. Please send me any information on housing, etc. Thank you.
Name: John W. Saxton, Jr CommentsI was born and grew up in Big Stone Gap. I attended James A. Bland High School. I Left the area in 1962 and my family and I are currently living in Maryland. I visit home whenever I can and still remember the good times that I spent there.
Name: bill humphreys Commentsgood town
Name: Bush CommentsCharles Gollaway looking for navy buddy,Ralph Kilgore of Wise, Va.1943-45 Shipmates on USS Winooski Anyone with information, send mail to above address. Thanks
Name: Robert M. Slemp Commentsnone
Name: Renee Reccord CommentsMy husband is working in Big Stone Gap and I'll be visiting soon!! Can't wait looks like a great little place!!
Name: Sharon (Diddy) Collins Harned CommentsJust passing through again. It is disturbing to hear that the young people are bored in the Gap!They are the future and many or most of them will leave. Can you bring this subject up at school, church,and town meetings to see what you can do.How about dances, talent shows, plays, DJ's playing at the armory? There is talent in that town why not use them. Maybe an article in the Post asking the" youth" what would you like to see in this town? Just an idea.Don't sit idle and watch your children leave, you will miss them...
Name: Tonia CommentsHello everyone!!!!!! First of all, I would like to thank my mom. Mom, I love you and we appreciate everything you have done for us. It was so good to see my hometown's website up and running. This way I can find out what the weather is like and read up on up coming events that is going on in my home town. I attended William's Chapel A.M.E. Church Sunday School. I graduated from Powell Valley High School in 1984.
Name: Jayson Commentshaha you can't have creativity here cause there isn't nothing to do! If you think this town is so wonderful why don't ya come to BSG and see how crappy it is for yourself? For one there isn't nothing to do here and all we have is crappy stores! I wouldn't tell anyone to come to this part of VA cause its boring and its not worth their time to come to BSG cause its just a spot on the map that don't even need to be there!
Name: Randy Commentsevery one here is stuck up, i hate this town
Name: Emma Doughty (Daugherty) CommentsI grew up in BSG,graduated and moved away in 1975.I was looking for pictures of the old school when I found this site,it's brought back so many memories!We lived in the Beamantown area,learned to swim in the Blue Hole,and walked to the Country Boy store until we were old enough to drive and cruise around the Country Boy Drive-In.I'm only 4 hours away,but rarely take time to get back for a visit
Name: Glenn E. Tolliver CommentsMy Father before his death in 1984 had told me that Trail of the Lonesome pine was about his family. He also said it was filmed on hie Grandmothers property. I would like to here from any family that can confirm this he was Charles third son.
Name: Pamela Carol (Lane) Reid CommentsI was born in Big Stone Gap Virginia in 1954 To Paul Allison Lane and Virginia Louise (Pleasant) Lane. We moved to Ohio in 1960. My Father was a coal miner and he had 5 children when the mine he was working at layed him off.He put Mom and us 5 kids in his car and drove to Ohio to find work. His brother William Earl Lane lived in Cincinnati and helped Dad get a job with Kroger so that he could support his family. The only "vacation" we ever took was to go back to Big Stone Gap and see all of our relatives. Ada Pleasant, Vernon Pleasant, Frank Pleasant, Rena and Roy Lane, Eunice (Lane) Pennington, they have all passed on. We still have alot a relatives there but Dad's health is such that he can't make the trip anymore. I was six years old when I left there and I have a lifetime of memories that I can go back to in Big Stone Gap. I call it "the good old days". I remember so much about that town and all of our relatives. It is a beautiful place. I am thankful that I have that part of my life to go back to. The people there come from the heart and there life is so full of love and compassion. It is so unlike so many of the big cities I have been to where its all hussle and bussle and no feelings from the heart.....God Bless Big Stone Gap, Virginia!
Name: Sandy Miracle CommentsI was looking to see what types of employment are in the area and the respective salary levels. Thank you.
Name: Jackie Post CommentsMy family was from Big Stone Gap, Wesley C. Taylor & Martha Taylor, also the James Calvin Fuller Family owned with brothers Fuller Brothers Store, if anyone has any information about these families please e-mail me. thanks. Great site!!!!
Name: Kristina Bailey CommentsHello, BSG!! Check out my web site promoting my book Next Time Around..it will be available within five more weeks! www.geocities.com/sweetbiteohoney/sweets_page.html Very, very excited! Don't forget to sign my guest book! *luvs*
Name: Lorene Dotson Gudger CommentsI left a post in Feb. concerning a Yahoo Group for us to just visit and talk. I need to tell any who are interested that I have made that a "closed membership" and an "unlisted" one. If you are interested in joining us, please email me, tell me a little about yourself, and your BSG or Appalachia connection. I will then send an invitation. We want a "front porch atmosphere" but really need to know who's on the porch. Lorene
Name: kim lane Commentsi grew up in big stone untill i turned 18... right now i am really homesick. this small town will always be my home.(wish i would have realized it sooner!) i miss all my family and freinds. i want to say hello my mom(monika), dad (danny), michael, chad, and seth... i love you guys!!! see ya soon!
Name: Gail Hammitt Stamper CommentsDitto, Anonymous! There's nothing like a small town, where everyone knows everybody else, (including your business!) but that's part of the charm. At least, they are there for you in time of need. I wonder how hard some of the young people would be willing to work to change things, since they are so bored. It can be done, but not without effort. We had the same complaint where I live. When my husband became Mayor, he, with the help of the community, did something about it. They now have two modern playgrounds, basketball court, tennis court...and a baseball field, that a lot say reminds them of the one in, "Field Of Dreams." Little League and adults teams play there. ("Interested Jason? First, you have to get their attention!") I was born and raised in Big Stone, and I would love to see the younger ones have the same things, and more. Perhaps then, their memoires would become as precious as ours. Hello to my relatives, Ray & Agnes Bailey. Great job on the website!
Name: anonymous CommentsFor those of you who have stated that it is boring there, I just wanted to say that some day you may appreciate that. If you are creative you can create ways to avoid boredom. Work hard to get what you want. Peace and a small town community with values is hard to find and life outside of it is not necessarily what you think it is.
Name: Vicki CommentsI am in the middle of reading Big Stone Gap and it made so intrigued that I wanted to see what other information I could find about the area. It sounds wonderful!
Name: Harold F. Lawson CommentsTring to find relitives. Family from Great Britten Decendeds of Drake and Ford.
Name: Sam CommentsI would like Help if enyone knows enything about my great grand parents I know nothing about theam. My grandparents names where John E Collins and Lucy J Brown. Thay mite have came from KY.
Name: EDGAR P GILLIAM CommentsI AM A PAST MASTER OF SAMUAL S LAWERNCE LODGE #721 OFMARIETTA GEORGIA BEND A MASON 38 YEARS I WAS BORN IN PENNINGTON GAP VIRGINIA 1927 STILL LOVE OLD VIRGINIA.
Name: LyKrAS CommentsI was looking for information on Stickleyville or Duffield and had quite a bit of trouble. Must be small communities. If you have any info. like population, schools, etc... that would be great. Thanks.
Name: Frank Auer CommentsMy father is 92 and grew up in Derby, Stonega. Worked in the mines for a number of years. Told him I would try to find out how things are in the area, are the mines still operating, etc. He would like to go back but is just too old.Trying to locate Tom Skorupa, an old friend of his. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Name: Kelley Stone Warnick CommentsI just came back from BSG today. I didn't want to leave. It has been nine years since my last visit. I was in town for the funeral of my grandfather, Henry Guy "Bud" Stone. I want to thank everyone for their concern for him. Everyone was so nice to my family. I know that my grandfather loved BSG very much and for his time here on earth, he couldn't have gotten any closer to heaven.
Name: Rachel Riggsby Comments"Great site!" I am responding to the offer to list regional authors.
Name: Nancy White CommentsI think that it is so pretty up there my husbands was born in Wise Co. He has family in Norton and we visit as often as we can.
Name: Kenny Walden Commentsmy papaw was a miner before he died that was all i talked about was mining .
Name: Sam CommentsDear Jayson yes we think Bigstone is great but for a lot of us it is because we have moved away and all we have left is aur memorys of a time when live was simpler.when I visit home I am proud of the way Bigstone has not forgot it's great past.Rediscovering your past can be grate for young people.But I also realise young people dont whont to live in the past. the future is yours.I believe the town should not forget the young people.Liveing in state where the crime rate is high and drugs are a big prouplem I have found the best way to combate the proplem is to make the the young people feel like thay are part of the town.Ask them what the town needs and work whith them.As mutch as I love bigstone and dont whont it to evare forget its past.half of the population of big stone are under 21 you need thim as much as thay need you.I have met a lot of the towns young people thay are good kids the town needs to help keep thim thate way.Doing away with all thare hangouts is not the way to doit.
Name: Jayson CommentsTo whom it may concern. I am 16 years old and I live in this boring little town with nothing to do. I read your alls comments and you'll act like its the best place in the world. I have to say it's not! First, off there is nothing for us teenagers to do here in this town. All the town council wants is liquor by the drink and the assisted living! Don't they realize that there are teenagers in this town who deserve something to do? Well, I among other teens think it's time they gave us something. We have lived here all of our lives with nothing to do here and we want that to change. The Governor said that he wanted the teens today have jobs in our area,well I hate to break his heart there isn't any and if they are they will have the same problems we are having. This town has nothing to offer the family. They took our park away and now we are left at the house being bored out of our minds! Town Council it's time to wake up and give out kids something!
Name: charlene buell(hites) CommentsLooking for address of a nuring home &funeral home in big stone.Trying to locate a person by the nname of minnie fritz
Name: Lorene Dotson Gudger CommentsI posted here ages ago and check in regularly to see what's new and how many new people have discovered us. I've just today started a Yahoo group for us to gather and talk. Come and visit a while. Let's use this Yahoo group to talk, visit, and even gripe about the town if you must. I'm very proud of BSG and all it's people. I like to see appropriate messages on this site and if this is not one, please delete it. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bigstonegap_wiseco/
Name: Richard Hall CommentsMy grandmother (maternal) was born and raised in Big Stone Gap. Her maiden name was Hyder and I believe there were 12 or 13 in her family. At some point in her young life she or her family migrated north to Michigan. Anyone have any information regarding the Hyder family?
Name: Jeremiah H. Marcum CommentsMy grandmother grew up in Big Stone Gap. Her name is Maude Hartzog. She was one of about 5 sisters and one brother. I believe their parents, my great-grandparents, were Sam and Molly Lambert. My grandmother is about 87 years old now. She graduated from Big Stone Gap High School in the early 20's. I would like to visit BSG someday, to see where she grew up. That is one of my dreams, I wish I knew more about that part of my family.
Name: Us CommentsMe if you don't like it leave it. You never know wat you got until you have lost it.
Name: me CommentsApparently you all don't know Big Stone Gap so well its boring and nothing to do here! I hate it!
Name: Linda Collett CommentsMy birthplace is Appalachia,Va.Howard Tate and Mary Ramsey Tate are my parents. If there is anyone that remembers them, I would like to here from you.This is a great sight to visit.
Name: Cleo Diehl CommentsJust finished reading BIG STONE GAP and wanted to learn more abut your town and county. Loved the book and will begin the sequel soon!
Name: sheila greene CommentsThe city life has gotten the best of me! My husband and I have talked of moving to BSG for years. Now is the time. As soon as school is out here we'll be on our way. Off the subject, I am a granddaughter of the precious Nancy Wampler.
Name: Mary (Triplett) Beair CommentsI am a relitive of the people in the book Trail of the lowsome Pine . I wpould like to know how i can get a copy of the book Mary Beair
Name: Frank Chisenhall CommentsHello again. If there are any of the PV graduating Class of '67, sure would like to hear from you. It would be nice to have a 35th year reunion, wouldn't it? Contact me: fec48@aol.com
Name: Jay Ward CommentsI'm looking to find a friend that I haven't seen in ages. She was Stephanie Kern (though she could be married by now) and from what I can recall she is an attorney in BSG or there abouts. I visited BSG with her on a couple of different occasions. What a great town ya'll have - the people were so friendly and the mountains, just gorgeous. If anyone has any information, I'd appreciate an email. Thanks.
Name: Janice Cassell CommentsPlease email any information. I will arrive in that area in April and would like to take the tour. Also, how far are you from Wise and Jenkins, KY? Thank you.
Name: Dave & Peach CommentsHELLO DOWN THERE IN WISE COUNTY!!!!! MY WIFE AND I LIVE IN THE DC AREA, SHE IS FROM LEE COUNTY BUT HER SON LIVES IN BIG STONE. I BROUGHT HER UP HERE ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO. SHE TALKED ME INTO LIVING IN LEE COUNTY FOR ABOUT SIXTEEN MONTHS AND ALTHOUGH IT IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL AREA THERE IS NO EMPLOYMENT THERE, NO FUTURE IN AS FAR AS INCOME. WE LIKE TO WORK AND NOR RELY ON TAXPAYERS TO SUPPORT US. BUT NOW IT IS GETTING HARD EVERYWHERE. MYSELF I WAS WORKING IN A NINETH FLOOR HIGH RISE WHEN THE PENTAGON WAS HIT AND SAW IT EXPLODE TWICE MORE FROM THE JET FUEL.NEEDLESS TO SAY LIFE UP HERE HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE. SO WE ALL AS A NATION HAVE TO PRAY AND LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER. EVERY ONE DOWN THERE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER, WE HOPE TO VISIT IN YOUR AREA SOON.
Name: Frankie Fielden CommentsI am looking for relatives of Pinnia Hopkins Mullins Lawson to help me and another family member in our research of our family tree. If you have any info, pictures, etc, please email me. Thanks!!!
Name: Philip Watson CommentsI really enjoyed your web site on BSG. Never been there but have a friend from there and I am looking forward to visit one day. But until I do I will have to listen about it from my friend.
Name: Dusty Orick CommentsHello BSG folks - My grandmother Ruby Myers which is her married name is the daughter to Livrin Blevins. I'am comeing out to the Blevins family reuion as a first timer. My dad Jim Orick was also raised in BSG and is also comeing in to visit with everyone in the Blevins family. I 'am looking forwrd to seeing the area and meeting evryone.
Name: Nancey Edmonds Smith Commentshow do I get a hold of Iloe Reed Stallard?
Name: Michael Blevins CommentsGrandson of Ethel and the late Howard Burton, and Ethel and the Late Robert Lawrence Daughtery of Big Stone Gap
Name: Robert L. Corley Commentsi left big stone when i was 15. i don't know if anyone rememebers me my father was carl corley, my mother was goldie williams.
Name: Linda Shuler CommentsI was very pleased to find this web sight. I am originaly from the area.My family was born and raised in the Big Stone and Crackers Neck area. Keep up the good work and the great sight.
Name: catheryn sparkman Commentsmy mother linda collins (sparkman)is from appalachia. she is 57 years old, and, has been a missing person for 20 years. if you have any information of her whereabouts please email me at catheryn@peoplepc.com or the address above. we miss her and would very much like to be reunited with her!
Name: HEATHER L ORENDER CommentsHELLO OUT THERE
Name: Kathy Seymour Froio CommentsHi BSG family and friends, I was born and raised in BSG. I graduated from Powell Valley in 1969. I moved away shortly after graduating. I often visit family and friends in BSG. I was just looking to find past classmates who may also have moved away or even if you are still there. Please write to me or email if you can!! I would love to hear from any of you!! I still miss that town!! Kathy
Name: Lena Rhea Watts CommentsJust surfed in after a friend sent me this address. I went to school in Appalachia. Graduated in 63. Would love to hear from anyone that knows me. Lena
Name: larry j white Commentsi was raised in bsg attented east stone gap and powell valley still have family there
Name: Laura Fox-Goharioon CommentsI am a decendent of John Fox, Jr. "And plan to visit in the near future!
Name: Deborah Shortridge CommentsI have a Son that is in Wallens Ridge State Prison. I have vusited him several times along with his Dad & 3yr. old son, Branden [BJ] Jr.
Name: John Hunt CommentsI just finished reading one of my all time favorite books, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, The first time I read the book was in the 60's. At the same time I was learning some oral history of our family from my Grandmother (1879-1969). They traveled the Wilderness Road over Cumberland Gap and into Kentucky and eventually Indiana before the war. I had the honor of visiting your area in '97 and can't wait until I can return.
Name: Norma Sturgill Wells CommentsGraduated From Appalachia High School in 1972 and attended Mountain Empire Community College the first year it opened its doors. Spent alot of time crusin' the Country Boy Drive-In and attending all those great football games between Appy and BSG. Great place to have grown up with wonderful memories!
Name: Anne Derrick CommentsHello, I am checking back to see if anyone has posted something about my Grandparents yet. They were married and lived in Big Stone Gap. They were: Aldie Wells and Walter W. Ball. They married in August, 1912. My Grandmother, Aldie Wells was the daughter of Preston Wells and Mattie Martha Taylor, also living around that area. My Grandmother had some brothers and sisters someone might remember. They were, Emerson,Talmage,Dora Wells Hyatt, Sarah Elizabeth Wells McClure also married in BSG. to a Edward McClure. My Great Grandfather Preston Wells was married previously to a Hallie Collier, Wells. Any information at all would be wonderful. She always talked about BSG. I would love to hear from anyone about them, no matter how little you know. please Email me at lilane2000d@yahoo.com Thank you, and i love your website!
Name: Nella Mae ( Phillips) Bush CommentsI was born in Lee,Co. I moved to Big Stone when I was 6yrs.old. We moved to Appalachia when I was 13yrs.old. I still have family living there. I married a Jerry Bush from Appalachia. We have 4 great boys. We live in Northern Virginia.
Name: georgia garrett CommentsCan anyone tell me about Big Stone Gap circa 1890-1920? My grandmother always talked about growing up there at this time. Her father Phillip Huffman was killed working for a railroad sometime after 1894. He and other workers took cover under a rock from a rainstorm and the rock fell on them. The three children were raised by foster parents. My grandmother's name was Harriett Hester Huffman. She was raised by a family named Horton who owned a mercantile. Mr. Horton travelled as a buyer for the mercantile.
Name: John Bradburne CommentsI grew up in Big Stone, Exeter, Keokee and Stonega. I graduated from Big Stone High School in 1953. I worked in Atlanta, Washington, DC and Cincinnati, Ohio where I now live with my wife Laura. We have four sons, two daughters-in-law and five grand children. My mother, Louise Camblos, lives near us here in a retirement home. She is 88 and in good health. Big Stone was a wonderful place to grow up with great friends Bob Daugherty, John Boston, Bill Locke, Kyle Cooper, George Litton, Harriet Holton, Patsy Masters, Phil Kinder and so very many others. I hope some of them will see this message and drop me an e-mail.
Name: GLORIA SALYER CommentsIM TRYING TO FIND MY HUSBANDS FAMILY THEY ARE FROM THERE THE NAME IS SALYER BACK INTHE EARLY 40'S
Name: Wendy Adkins CommentsI was born and raised in Big Stone Gap. I went to school at Powell Valley and graduated in 1995. Most of my family still lives in Big Stone Gap.
Name: james hayes Commentsi was born there in 1936 wise co.my father was henry hayes we were related to robinette,frank kite,troy hayes was my uncle he was married to edith?
Name: Deana Scruggs CommentsLove your site, My mom was from here.Her name was Annie Bowman.I still have family there.
Name: Alan Berglund CommentsHEY UNCLE GARY! I finally found your site again. This is my work PC, so I don't get opportunities like this often. Drop me an Email. Greetings to you and yours. Alan
Name: Rosina Duckworth CommentsI have a special love for the Blue Ridge Mountain area. I was born & raised in Maryland, and visited many times. Looked up your site after reading the novel of same name by Adriana Trigiani.
Name: Jenny Moore CommentsAs many folks have done, I'm looking for a childhood friend that I have lost touch with since moving from Blackwater,VA. We attended school in Jonesville and she grad. from there in 1981. Her name is Debbie Sage. Any help with my search would be so very nice. This so cool (your site). Can't wait to visit again real soon. Thanks for your help. Jenny
Name: Ann Conner CommentsGlad to see a web site for Big Stone because I like to try to keep up with some of the happenings since I was born and raised in Stonega and Appalachia.
Name: J. Randolph Osborne CommentsBorn and raised in Rose Hill, VA
Name: L Parker CommentsGood to here about home.
Name: Tim Hardin Commentsi am moving to that area the last week of February. I wanted to check out the pricing of homes, renting, apartments etc... cost of living, state taxes, etc...
Name: DAVID BROOKS CommentsMY WIFE, PATTY, HEARD THERE IS A MEMORIAL WALL BEING ERECTED WHERE FAMILIES CAN PAY $45 TO HAVE THE NAME OF A COAL MINER INSCRIBED. HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS? HER GRANDFATHER, GEORGE WASHINGTON MYERS, WORKED IN THE RODA, VA. COAL MINE & DIED IN 1968. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU...
Name: Carolyn Johnson CommentsMy husband's grandparents were from Big Stone, Ora and Alvonia Dickenson. I really liked visiting there.
Name: larry herron Commentsjust passing through again. hope everyone in bsg had a merry christmas and happy new year. thanks and god bless............
Name: Jimmy Collins CommentsBeau Coolins who is youer grand parentes
Name: John Bradburne CommentsI grew up in Big Stone and graduated from BSG High in 1953. My mother is Louise Camblos.
Name: Michael Wurfel CommentsI am a family member to the Winstead's and Clendon's. My mother was a Winstead. I would like to find other info about Big Stone Gap
Name: Gina Johnson Yeary Richardson CommentsI look forward to surfing this site because it gives me a chance to see if anyone I knew while living in BSG and going to PVHS is still kicking. I would love to hear anything about Jerry Seymour or Jesse Seymour. Also interested in Mike Elkins.
Name: Donald J Winstead CommentsI Love This Town.
Name: Landon CommentsI play football for the Vikings -55-
Name: mark reymiller Comments!
Name: David P. Byrd CommentsBeen coming to Big Stone Gap for almost 2 years now. I am a consultant pharmacist that visits your nursing home once a month, and find your charming town & folks a pleasure to see and visit each month. I stay on the road quite a bit, but keep my "home-base" settled in Big Stone Gap, and travel outwards to do my other visits. It has become my second "home". You are a "hidden" treasure to the busy world outside, and a nice, comfy place to "kick-back" and enjoy. Hope you are never spoiled by the rat-race world in which we live. Look forward each time I come a stay a while.
Name: Beau Collins CommentsMy grandparents are from Big Stone Gap.
Name: Robert Corley Commentsi'm the son of carl corley, goldie Williams
Name: CRAIG CULLEN Commentsyou have a great site and a great town.
Name: larry herron Commentsjust passing through again looking at the entries. would appreciate and information on peggy , or mary alice herron. thank you and "happy new year to all"
Name: Tonia McCoo Franks CommentsI really enjoy the website. It keeps me informed on what is going on back home. I graduated with the class of 1984.
Name: kathy woodring CommentsI am the daughter of Ralph Slagle Sr. and Ruby yeary slagle. I love Big Stone and will always call va. home. I would love to here from you
Name: JUDY SECREST CommentsHAVE A FRIEND WHO IS FROM BIG STONE GAP. SAID IT'S BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT.
Name: Samuel Collins CommentsI left bigstone 30some years ago and I still think of it almost every day.I always dream of moving back and now that I lost my job up here I think of it more.But I guss the jobs arent eny more plentyful there than here.
Name: Christine Mullins Cowden CommentsI grew up in Big Stone Gap untill the age of 17.I have been away for a long time.Now I want to move back home. I miss my family and friends very much. If any one that I went to powell vally with remembers me send me an e-mail.I would love to hear from you.I want to join my brother Jonnie Mullins in saying to anyone that reads this that Jesus Loves you.
Name: Akbar Commentsnone
Name: luchiano17 CommentsI love mozzletop. I was born into a black family, i was adopted because my mom and dad died in a skiing accident when i was just a little tyke. I still wish i knew what they look like. I knew i wa adopted because i realized the race difference between me and y mom, Yolanda, and my dad , Steven. I still have feelings for my mom and dad, although i didn't really know them. I am 17 now.
Name: Amelia Townsend CommentsBSG is, and always will be, home. My family moved in the 60's. My dad was a police officer there. But,we never left Virginia or the mountains. That old mountain determiniation has helped me through many a pain. I would love to see more information about current events.... tourist attractions... news... the POST on line..;.
Name: Amelia Townsend CommentsBSG is, and always will be, home. My family moved in the 60's. My dad was a police officer there. But,we never left Virginia or the mountains. That old mountain determiniation has helped me through many a pain. I would love to see more information about current events.... tourist attractions... news... the POST on line..;.
Name: Larry Midkiff CommentsI am originally from Appalachia and this site is very useful to me.
Name: Anne Derrick CommentsI wanted to look up the place where my Grandmother & Grandfather got married in 1912. My Grandmother's name was Aldie Addie Wells, her Parents were also from there. Alfred Preston Wells married to Mattie Martha Taylor. Any info. on them for my family tree would be appreciated. My Grandmother also had a sister named Mrs. Dory B. Hyatt. My Grandfathers name was Walter William Ball. I don't know his parents name. My Grandmother also had a Brother, Emerson Wells and Talmage Wells. I would love any comments from anyone that might know of anything useful to me that will help me find my Family's decendents. Thank you very Much. You can email me @ lilane2000d@yahoo.com
Name: Jayson Commentshttp://mop.to/jsun has been updated! Why don't you click on over and take a look at it today! I think it is well worth your time! Please go look it it! Thank you so much!
Name: Tyler Puckett CommentsHi, You did a great job on your web page! Please visit the Puckett Family Home Page at www.angelfire.com/tx5/puckettfamily Please sign in the Guest Book. Merry Christmas, Tyler Puckett
Name: SHIRLEY VICARS CommentsCONTACTED JOEY .C SWORD AT WALLENS RIDGE STATE PRISON. IM INTERESTED IN MOVING TO VIRGINIA OR WEST VIRGINIA AND IM LOOKING FOR WORK IN CORRECTIONS IN THESE AREAS. IM PRESENTLY WORKING IN TEXAS FOR A STATE PRISON AND LIKE IT. CAN YOU SEND INFO FOR BOTH STATES TO MY EMAIL ADDRESS? IF SO WILL BE WAITING TO HERE FROM YOU. THANKS
Name: Steven C. Edmonds CommentsGreat!
Name: Steven C. Edmonds CommentsLived here from 1970 to 1988. "The place I still like to call home." Have many fond memories of "the Gap."
Name: Teri (Siemen)Coffey CommentsI graduated from Powell Valley and went to school with Adri. Had great fun then and reading both of her books. Would love to hear from any friends from area.
Name: David Silburn Commentsgood useful site for a beautiful town which i hope to visit one day, thanks
Name: SARAH M. HOOPER CommentsYOUR WEBSITE HELPED ME OUT ALOT WHEN I WAS DOING MY PROJECT, FOR THE BOOK BIG STONE GAP. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE ON HERE. THANKS AGAIN.
Name: randy rollins CommentsHOME,NEVER TAKE IT FOR GRANTED.LEFT BSG 1959 AND THE PULL TO RETURN IS SO GREAT.DALE AND JERRY MASTERS WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING ALL THIS TIME?UNCLE MASTERS MISS YOU,GOD BLESS AUNT RUBY.JOHN L BOWLLING,JIMMY MULLENS,TOMMY FLENER, JOE WOLF SR&JR ALL PLUS MORE I MISS SO MUCH. TIMES GONE BY CONTACT ME PLEASE ANYONE WITH INFORMATION! RANDY
Name: Deann Dwyer CommentsThis is an interesting site - even for an outsider. I have read "Big Stone Gap" by Adriana Trigiani and then passed it along to a couple of my sisters, who then passed it along to friends and family. My ancestors came from Lee and Wise Counties around the turn of the century and we were raised in a very small town in Washington State. A lot of Ms. Trigiana's writings were familiar to us - even though we have never been to Virginia, let alone Big Stone Gap. I am trying to find information on my grandmother's family. If anyone can help in any way I would greatly appreciate it. She was born Marguerite Ellen Hale on May 11, 1883 in Bristol, Tennessee. She married my grandfather, William Emory Morris (son of Jacob S and Cynthia Olinger Morris)on January 25, 1898 in Clover Fork, KY. I believe he was a teacher in Inman.(Rumor has it that she was one of his students.) Her father and brother, Jimmy, may have worked in the mines. Their first son, Arthur, was born in Inman on December 3, 1898. They moved to WA in 1902-3. Maggie's mother died when she was young and her father remarried a woman with kids from a previous marriage, but they lost touch when the Morris' moved out west. I have a newspaper clipping from the Post dated June 13, 1990 where Hazel Joyce of Keokee, which is where William Emory was born when it was called Crab Orchard, was researching the Morris family and their connection to the story of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." Does anyone know if she ever finished that book? I would love to buy a copy if one is available.
Name: teresa Commentsyes, kirby, i still love you.
Name: Greg Keith Spangler CommentsI'am currently on overseas assignment and thought I'd see what BSG was up too. I've been visiting your great community for almost 40 yrs, Can't say I've been to a more enjoyable place. My mother and father where both born and raised in BSG. Great site. Keep up the Great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Joyce Jones ( Kirk) CommentsI would love to hear from anyone graduating from 1955 to 1958 from BSG. It will always be dear to my heart. Hey, anyone know of a "Bud" Anderson in Arizona? Have him contact me through this e-mail address, Please!!!!!! He graduated from BSG High in the late 1950s
Name: Staci Curry CommentsMy cousin is planning on getting married in BSG in the fall and I just wanted to know where I was going..and what it was like..I'm very excited for this vacation...Her name is Traci Claywell, her mother is Mary Elizabeth Claywell(I'm not sure of her maiden name..it begins with a Q.) We call her MEQ. See you in the fall.
Name: Greg Sturgill Comments1967 Grad of PVHS. Was in Trail for 8 years, played Bad Rufe Tolliver for three years. Former WLSD high school disc jockey. If you remember me, send a line.
Name: Jarrod Craig Breeding CommentsThis is a terrific site! I'm glad that there are poeple out there carrying on the history of the town I cherish so much! I originally am from here in my old Kentucky home! But I was forced to leave when my parents got divorced! I moved to Big Stone Gap and absolutely loved it there! But when High School ended there for me I moved back to my OLD KENTUCKY HOME!! I Still love the town of Big Stone Gap though, and plan to visit it many many times to come!
Name: Jarrod Craig Breeding CommentsThis is a terrific site! I'm glad that there are poeple out there carrying on the history of the town I cherish so much! I originally am from here in my old Kentucky home! But I was forced to leave when my parents got divorced! I moved to Big Stone Gap and absolutely loved it there! But when High School ended there for me I moved back to my OLD KENTUCKY HOME!! I Still love the town of Big Stone Gap though, and plan to visit it many many times to come!
Name: Ray and Kay Smith Surface Comments
Name: Catherine Snader CommentsMy Daddy is from Big Stone Gap
Name: Mary Elizabeth Quillen Claywell CommentsBSG is my heart's hometown even though I have been away for 37 years. I was a graduate of the geat class of 1964.
Name: Steven C. Maddy CommentsResearching Maddy and Slemp surnames. Campbell B. Slemp's grandparents were Emily Ann Maddy and Moses Cawood.
Name: LAUREN SCHEPMAN CommentsMy former mother-in-law, Mildred Taylor Marquiss, was from Big Stone Gap. She passed away more than 10 years ago...wondering if there are any other family members there still? She had a sister, Charlotte, and I have two daughters who would be interested in knowing of family. Thanks. Lauren Schepman
Name: Brenda Brooks CommentsAs I said before, my family is from Bigstone, Just wanted to come back for a visit. Right now this web page is as close as I can get.
Name: D. Robinette CommentsI was born and raised in BSG. I moved away in 1981. I visited there this past weekend and was very saddened by what I found. It reminded me of a ghost town. What has happened to the life and warmth that used to be? Where are all the teenagers? I remember looking forward to the weekend. There were always things to do. The town was alive with the sound of laughter and good clean hometown enjoyment. Where are the theaters, the bowling alleys, the hang out cafes, cruising main street, the pool room? The young people are the future of BSG. What happens when everyone decides to leave as soon as they finish High School because they feel it's just a dead end town? I feel really sorry for the young people living there today. There will be no warm memories to take with them on their lifes' journeys. No voices from the mountains.. calling them home. No strings that tie them forever to the place they grew up. What a really sad thought.
Name: Mattie Sue Minorl Commentsmy grandparents was Ezra and maggie burke and mine parents was mack and madge minor i was number 4 daughter i am now marry with 2 kids of mine own with a grandson name jeff
Name: Carrie & Chad Steinbrook CommentsIt is very pretty picture you have on this web site
Name: Julie Peacock CommentsI just finished reading both Big Stone Gap and Big Cherry Holler and wanted to find out more about your town. It sounds so beautiful and I hope to visit one day.
Name: Jackie Waterman CommentsI return to Big Stone Gap every October for the craft fair at Mountain Empire. My family uses this as a date for us to return to our birthplace and childhood home. We love our times together in the mountains.
Name: Suzanne B. Hubbard CommentsI am considering employment at Mountain Empire Comm. College and just wanted to see what the area was like. Big Stone Gap looks sooo beautiful and full of history and interesting sights. I cannot wait to visit.
Name: michael gibson CommentsI was born in Olinger in 1942. Any one out there also from Olinger. My mother's maiden name was Olinger, also.
Name: Brigette (Bruner) Collins CommentsI am from Big stone Gap and was looking on the internet and found my hometown.
Name: Howard J. Wells CommentsI was born in Crackers Neck just east of East Stone Gap in 1933. I haven't returned to SW Virginia since 1944 but the place is still in my heart. I hope to get back there before I pass on. I love the place.
Name: JOHNNY SPENCER CommentsACTUALLY I VISITED BIG STONE GAP IN SEPTEMBER 2001 TO PICK UP A VEHICLE FOR A LOCAL CAR DEALER HERE IN SOMERSET, AND ON THE DRIVE DOWN THERE AND BACK I HAD TO NOTICE THAT IT WAS SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY I HAD EVER SEEN, AND DECIDED A COUPLE DAYS TRIP WOULD BE IN ORDER FOR MY WIFE AND MYSELF, SO THAT IS WHY WE ARE COMING THAT WAY IN MID OCTOBER. JOHNNY SPENCER
Name: Valeire Hampton CommentsI really like ya'll web site
Name: Jonnie Mullins CommentsI live in Big Stone Gap,where I grew up and went to school.Big Stone Gap has been a great little town,I guess thats why I am still here and where I am raising my children.I went to Powell Valley High School and had a lot of friends there.If I were to start talking about my life here and what I think of B.S.G,I would probably have to write a book. I think B.S.G.has a LOT of GOOD people here that care about each other. Everyone that reads this I want you to know that JESUS loves you. Your Friend, Jonnie Mullins (JAY)
Name: Rhonda sturgill CommentsI was born in Big Stone gap, and most of my family was from there, and other towns close by. If you have any information about myrle & cora sturgill who have passed away in the past ten years please send an email. I am looking for more of my relatives I live in Indiana and am the granddaughter who has lost touch over the years. thank you..
Name: ANNE MORTON CommentsHI , JUST VISITING .
Name: KIMBERLY LANE CommentsTHE GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH TO GROW UP.
Name: Liza-bet Commentsyou need easier ways for children to find history or reasearch for projects
Name: florence LIGHT Commentssearching for relatives in the sw part of va. my father was SAMUEL THOMAS L LIGHT, he was a blacksmith by trade, but could do many things, so i was told. his father worked in the mines. so the story goes, that he was married up there, he and his wife had a big family, she passed away in the early 1900's. who raised the children, where did the children go to? sometime after that, my father moved to jacksonville, florida. there he met my mother and i was borned in 1937. she died when i was borned. my grandparents on my mothers side raised me. some years later he got sick and went back to va to be with his family there. anyway, I AM STILL SEARCHING FOR THE REST OF MY FAMILY, all these years later. wouldn't it be something if they were searching for me also? any LIGHT'S working on genealogy, please e-mail me, i would appreciate it so much.
Name: gina yeary-cain CommentsMy father was Alvin Yeary from Appalachia and I have several members of his family that I have not seen in quite a long time. I believe that I have cousins living in the Big Stone area by the name of Dianna Baird and Sabrina Baird. Should anyone know them or have any memories of my dad who died in Dec 1968 please e-mail me. My mother was Regina Johnson who lived in Beamon town..Gina Yeary-Cain
Name: Thomas W. Boyer CommentsI found Big Stone Gap to be a beautiful area.
Name: Willie & Kristi Blanken CommentsEven though so far away from home, we think about BSG often. Ready to move back and raise our children in nice community that we were raised in.
Name: Tom Rubenstein CommentsI was an attorney in the legal department for Westmoreland from 1982 until 1994. One of my first assignemts was to work on a lease agreement between the company and the Town of Big Stone Gap for the Harry Meador Coal Musueum. It was nice to see a web site about the museum. Terri and I are doing fine and Justin, Drew and Ashley are growing up quickly. We have fond memories of our friends from Westmoreland.
Name: VIRGINIA SUE JENNINGS CommentsI WENT TO SCHOOL AT BIG STONE GAP, NORTON,POUND AND APPALACHIA....IN THE 50'S
Name: VIRGINIA SUE JENNINGS CommentsI WENT TO SCHOOL AT BIG STONE GAP, NORTON,POUND AND APPALACHIA....IN THE 50'S
Name: KEN FUGATE CommentsI AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU MAY HAVE ON A HOTEL CALLED THE MONTE VISTA, LOCATED IN BIG STONE GAP, VA. MY FATHER-IN-LAW STAYED THERE AS A BOY AND WOULD LIKE TO RE-VISIT THROUGH ARTICLES OR PHOTOGRAPHS ABOUT THE HOTEL.
Name: Arron Miller Commentsi was born and lived in BSG for a long time and moved to myrtle beach SC in 1992 and i never thought i would miss BSG but i do. I am currently the senior detective with the surfside beach police department in surfside beach. i really miss all my old pals form BSG like bill collins, aaron rollins, and tons more at the assembly of god chruch. if anyone remembers me please email me, i would love to talk.
Name: Arron Miller Commentsi was born and lived in BSG for a long time and moved to myrtle beach SC in 1992 and i never thought i would miss BSG but i do. I am currently the senior detective with the surfside beach police department in surfside beach. i really miss all my old pals form BSG like bill collins, aaron rollins, and tons more at the assembly of god chruch. if anyone remembers me please email me, i would love to talk.
Name: Debora Snyder CommentsDenise and I have enjoyed working with all of you at the library. Thanks for your inputs. We are diligently working on a design plan that we hope meets both the library's needs and desires. (Excuse first entry, it's early---coffee hasn't kicked in!)
Name: corky rose Commentshi my name is corky rose and i'm from appalachia. I am 16 years old going on 17 and i go to coeburn high school, i just wanna say i'm sorry for what happend to gerald and roman mullins dad here a couple days ago, i will miss you, you were a great and caring uncle to me and my brother scott. Hey dad you need to straightin up before u end up doing what ricky done to himself, yes i understand you love gretta and i think she's cool and stuff but you need to straightin up and start coming to see me my brother some. hi everybody out there in bsg, bye
Name: Justin Gilly CommentsThis page is great!! yall oughta advertise it more!!!
Name: Terry & Autumn Wells CommentsAt this time I would like to say that our thoughts are with our nation. And we remember that Big Stone Gap and Wise Co. has contributed many of it's sons and daughters to our nation through out the years and we would like to say thank you! Terry & Autumn Wells
Name: Norma Jean Olinger CommentsHello to Virginia. I miss it There! Take care and thanks for the website!
Name: Timothy A Miller CommentsI grew up in Big Stone Gap , Va. I graduated from Powell Valley High in 1974. I Graduated from Clinch Valley College ( Now UVA at Wise ) in 1978.
Name: Ed Spears CommentsMy Fathers name was James H. Spears he had to quit school and take care of his brothers at or around the 6th grade. His brothers are Chester, doug, pete, one sister named Marybelle who passed in the early 60s. All the above have passed looking for info on family.My grandfathers name was John Spears, grandmothers name Mauldy Spears who passed in the early 30s. Any info would be appreceated
Name: Ann Goode Cooper CommentsWould love to see some information on Elizabeth "Toddy" Collins, the "Angel of Happy Holler" I did an article on Her some years ago and would love to see more information printed on her on the web page. I have also written other articles for the Post. I am the author of seven books and presently have two at the publisher. My Diabetic Cookbook was just released last week.
Name: BRIAN TIERNEY Commentslived in BSG from 1986-1992 on dawson ave. out in cadet.here to say hello to phillip & angie miller
Name: Joanna Venckus CommentsMy mother had the book in her cedar chest. I took it out and read it when I was about 13 and never forgot the story. As a matter of fact my mother's name was Julia and she changed it to June, based on the e of the story. She was called June until her in 1980. I want to buy the book but so far don't know where to get it.
Name: Jerry Beard CommentsI have read Mr.Fox's many times since I was a child of 15 beginning with the "Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come". Over the years I have accumulated of the original printings of several volumes of His works. My curiosity has always been peaked as to any recogniz able locations other than Big Stone Gap. I was very happy to run across your fine web page.
Name: Ben CommentsI agree with the person from Fla, there should be fewer prisons and more exacutions.
Name: Nancy (Vance) Glover CommentsMy fathers family were all raised in Big Stone Gap as chidren and moved to IN in the 1930's. I've just been trying to find information on Big Stone Gap and anything to do with the Vanve family. My fathers full name is M.L. Stallard Vance I. His fathers name was John H. Vance and his grandfather was William Andrew Vance.
Name: Diane Conti CommentsI am writing in protest of the supermax prisons that are proposed for your town. I regret that I do not have my Supermax Awareness program finished yet as I would have come to make a presentation at your town hall meeting. I hope that as much effort goes into showing the real face of supermax to your towns people as I'm sure has gone into extolling the employment and economic advantages. In my opinion, other alternatives could have been found to bring up the local economy than opening a torture chamber for prisoners in your own back yard. The frightening part about all of this is that our laws being what they are, anyone can end up in a supermax without even trying. Even you. Please do your citizens a favor and show both sides of this issue. I urge you to also visit our website that I have enclosed. We are a non sectarian Buddhist group that supports the Buddhist practices of inmates around the country - many in supermax or lock down facilities. Please do not misunderstand, I DO believe if you make crime you do time, but let's have the time fit the crime and the prisons be as humane as possible. In the past, prison was for reform, today only for torture. We must ask ourselves what lessons are we teaching these inmates? Where will the supermax inmates from your facility go once released from your prison? Would you want them to live in your town after the "rehabilitation" they received there? Think about it long and hard. Gassho, Diane Conti co-founder of The Buddhist Inmate Sangha
Name: Austin CommentsSomeone should shut that damn prison down. All there doing is making worse criminals out of those guys. NO MORE PRISONS,
Name: Freida Jeanette (Jones) Trauth CommentsHey BSG! Just another native passing thru. If anyone remembers the Jones family from Cadet, please feel free to e-mail me. a reunion of the old residents of Cadet would be great. Let's make a plan. I will be in BSG in Oct, 2001. Let's make a plan and do it.
Name: Ted Lyons CommentsLooking for William "Bill" Bailey of Roda Va? Does anyone have any information on him? Ted
Name: Elizabeth Robertson CommentsI was born and raised in a suburb of Cincinnati. I attended a branch of the University of Cincinnati until I earned my associates degree and then transfered to Northern Kentucky University where I graduated in 1998 with a BA in Education. I am 27 years old and teach kindergarten at Felicity-Franklin Elementary and I currently live in Withamsville, OH. I attended a class at NKY titled "Appilachian Literature" and from that moment I've been hooked. THANK YOU to my professor, Dan Miller!! I can't get enough. I think this type of literature can really reach generations to come. It has definately helped me to realize the importance of family heritage and story telling. My mother's family (Chitwood) are from Pine Knot and my father's (Cole) are from Booneville (both in Kentucky). The people of Big Stone Gap are very fortunate to be rooted around those who appreciate and keep alive the history of that area. I love it and I have no personal heritage there at all!! Take care to notice everything!
Name: Sandy Conley CommentsI just love the books by A.T. You just feel like everyone is a friend or at least like someone you know. Your area of the state is so beautiful. My husband, Bill, grew up near Richlands and in Eastern KY. Also, I have a niece in Kingsport and a sister in NC., so I have an added interest. My husband and I want to try and visit in your town in the next few years.
Name: Ann CommentsMy late Grandfather,Marion Gibbs, was born & raised in Big Stone Gap.(over 90 yrs.ago) He later moved to Ohio. Any related Gibbs out there???
Name: Billy C. Taylor, Sr. CommentsI born in Bonny Blue, Va. of Lee County 1936, moved to Dunbar, Va. around 1938, moved to Big Stone Gap, Va. around 1943, where I live in Southern area. I grew up in Southern, as my grandmother (bigmother) live in Southern all her life. Big Stone Gap had 5 deafies and enjoyed together. I remember that Big Stone Gap has wonderful business--Carmines, Monte Vista Hotel, Big Stone Theatre, Big Boy Drive-In, Ben Franklin Store (5 & 10 cents), Trail Theatre, Earle Theatre, Trail Motel, Tri-State Bus Line, Thompson (billiard), Drug Store, all gone. What happened? Since I went away from Big Stone Gap, Va. 1958. Because of no job for deaf people. I worked as printer in Richmond, Va., married to Deanna Duncan from Raleigh, NC. I got International Typographic Union card, move to major print newspaper in Washington Post. I worked for Washington Post for 22 years, then move to United States Postal Service in Richmond, Va. and work there for 17 years--now retired. I love Powell Valley of Big Stone Gap (Southern area). Recently we visited Southern August 19, 2001. My eyes was wide open to big change in Southern and more people live in Southern. I really miss this Southern area very much. If you know me, please e-mail me--Ocrman@aol.com. We really love Big Stone Gap and Powell Valley....... Do you have any picture of Southern? If so, please send to website of Big Stone Gap, Va.
Name: Beth [Pearson] Williams CommentsYou have done a great job of introducing Big Stone Gap to the Internet population! I look forward to seeing more pictures, information about current events and a special section on Adriana Trigiana's new movie "Big Stone Gap"!!!! It would be fun for those of us out of town to see a progressive site when the crew is in town filming the movie. Keep up the great work!!!
Name: Gabe Bentley Commentshey i think who ever made this site done a pretty good job!!Ummm,thats it!!
Name: Michael Wilson CommentsI have a lot of relative that have come from that part of the country and I plan on visiting in the Spring to look some of them up. My relatives go back a long time in that area and include the Wilsons, Ellison, and Farely's among many others. Billie Jean Scott who was the librarian there is my cousin. Regards and see you all in the Spring. Michael Wilson
Name: ANNE MORTON CommentsJUST LEFT BIG STONE GAP A FEW DAYS AGO , AND I MISS IT ALREADY . SEE YA NEXT YEAR .
Name: Jackie Lee Adler CommentsVery nice website. Would like to contact Pat Burke who attended LMU (1956-59).
Name: Samuel Collins CommentsI was born in wise county and I have allways had a love for Bigstone
Name: Brenda (Collins) Brooks CommentsI was born in Big Stone My parents are John and Elizabeth (Willis) Collins. I love comming to visit with my family and showing them where I was born.
Name: Jereline Bentley Wanamaker CommentsI left Big Stone Gap in 1958.Grandmother(Bigmama)Mrs. Dean lived on Gilley Ave. Does anyone remember? A lot of kids used to come there. My sisters are Patricia and Shirley. We still remember the good ole days of home. Yes,Big Stone Gap is still home after all these years of being away. Hope to come home soon for a visit. In Sept. or Oct. 2001. Maybe I will see someone I knew when I grew up there. I hope.
Name: K. Newman CommentsI just finished reading A. Trigliani's two wonderful books about Big Stone Gap and Mutual Pharmacy. They have inspired me to visit Big Stone Gap Aug. 11. I hope to have lunch at the Mutual, and I am positive I will run into all the delightful characters from Ms. Trigliani's books! What a wonderful sounding place--I am looking forward to seeing your town.
Name: Callie CommentsI really love this site. It needs more pictures but its very well. And I have this page saved. And I have a whole lot of other pictures and things saved that I have gotten from here. I never want to leave Big Stone!!! ~!*Bridge The Gap*!~
Name: teresa (holbrook) simonds Commentsi love your site it keeps me informed of the happings there where i was born.
Name: JL CommentsI moved here a couple of years ago.. I must say the town is OK... Don't know if its me or not, but it seems to be hard to 'blend in' if you are not from here.. everyone has their friends and family that they choose to be with and its hard to break thru that . I even attended church here a few times and no one seemed to talk to me.. I was very friendly.. the preacher did, but you expect that.. no one asked me who I was or where I came from or anything.. 3 times!! anyway, sometimes I do go to the park and walk, but folks seem to be in their own little world.. It is a wonderful place to live, but you need to know someone or have connections to blend in to the people I guess.. where I used to live, I had no trouble making friends..
Name: Jay CommentsOkay well first I would like to say this town really isn't all that great like everyone says it is. This is an older citizens community and nothing for young adults like me! Our school is skanky and about to fall down! Our town council only wants stuff for older people and they just think the young adults should stay home and do nothing well they are sadly wrong! I think they need something for us to do and I'm not afraid to voice my opinion! The quacks arleady took away our park and I don't agree with that if they wanted a track they could build on at the school! That is all I have to say and I know ppl agree with me!
Name: ANNE SANDERS MORTON CommentsI GREW UP IN BIG STONE IN THE 60'S , AND WENT TO P.V.H.S. I COME HOME EVERY YEAR TO VISIT .
Name: Dorothee Hatcher CommentsHi, Does anyone know anything about the Raynes family They lived in big stone gap Va.Please email me at GerryHatcher@aol.com Thank you
Name: Dorothy Pruitt CommentsMy sister-in-law, Betty Jo Pruitt is from there.
Name: Kathryn Fleming Wiles CommentsMy grandparents were Clarence and Callie Stovall Branham....10 Spring Street, BGS
Name: Kathryn Flening Wiles CommentsI was very glad to find this web site. I am going to make a trip to Big Stone to visit my grandparents grave and wanted to see the June Tolliver House and the play. My grandfather has a baby gown in the musuem. I remember very little about the play and museum because I was so young when we visited. Thank you
Name: Wayne D. Coomer CommentsI attended BSG until middle of junior year..moved to Calif. I would have graduated with class of '58. I recently ( June 2001 ) attended the first ever reunion of that class and it was also my 1st trip back to BSG since I left in 1957. And I am so glad I came back and renewed a lot of friendships.
Name: Joseph & Linda Soles CommentsPlanning on making a visit to Big Stone Gap within the next few months. Looking forward to our visit.
Name: Bill Jones CommentsI lived in Powell Valley in the late 1940's. My parents worked the Slemp Farm. My first day of school was the Powell Valley School and later a small one room school just a little north near the golf course where I caddied as a youngster. I drove through your beautiful countryside recently and what fond memories it brought back. Would love to hear from someone who also lived in the area in the late 40's.
Name: Sheila Pirrone CommentsMy fondest memories as a little girl include visits to my grandmother, Carrie Anderson. To this day I'm often reminded of the wonderful smells at Joe Wolfe's Market.
Name: Everette Seymour CommentsGraduated Powell Valley 1966
Name: geraldine scott Commentsinterested, enjoyed the book BIG STONE GAP , written by Trigiani, Such a joy and entertaining reading,
Name: Rosalie Dalton CommentsMother and Grandparents from Lee County Va. Grandmother Mary Bessie Osborne Walton married James Marshall Walton. Her parents were James K. Polk Osborne and Elizabeth Robinette Osborne. Any information welcome. Thanks.
Name: Rosalie Dalton CommentsMother and Grandparents from Lee County Va. Grandmother Mary Bessie Osborne Walton married James Marshall Walton. Her parents were James K. Polk Osborne and Elizabeth Robinette Osborne. Any information welcome. Thanks.
Name: Rosalie Dalton CommentsMother and Grandparents from Lee County Va. Grandmother Mary Bessie Osborne Walton married James Marshall Walton. Her parents were James K. Polk Osborne and Elizabeth Robinette Osborne. Any information welcome. Thanks.
Name: ANN FRAZIER CommentsI WAS MARRIED TO JEFF FRAZIER...HE WAS RAISED IN THE PENNINGTON GAP, BIG STONE GAP AREA....JEFF WAS DROWNED IN A BOATING ACCIDENT MANY YEARS AGO...HIS GRANDFATHER'S NAME WAS MACK...IF ANYBODY REMEMBERS HIM COULD YOU E-MAIL ME.....
Name: Bonnie Riner CommentsTo find Family
Name: Ben Collins CommentsI retired from the navy recently and thought I'd put my new email address on here for those who I have lost contact with. (PVHS class of 73) Could I interest anyone in a Cadet reunion?
Name: Mary Barnhill CommentsMy friend Elisa Taylor went home to visit this past weekend and told me about your site. I have fallen in love with VA now. I am anxious to visit Big Stone Gap and see the sites she has told me about. You are amazing!!!! Enjoyed your pictures and anxiously waiting for the chance to see you all in person. Mary
Name: John W. Rose CommentsIbe believe that C. Bascom slemp was my grandfathers 1st cousin. I would like to learn more about his mother, Nancy Cawood and his uncle, John Cawood.
Name: Judith Pleasant CommentsGreat site. I plan to tell many about it, especially my sisters and my daughter Vicki who is a FASHION DESIGNER/COSTUMER and lives in LA. The pictures brings back many memories of my youth. I found the site through a publisher friend who I asked to help me to try to find an email address for Adriana Trigiani. (Still looking.) A friend of mine from Knoxville sent me her Big Stone Gap audio book. It was interesting to hear of some of the places where I grew up. I am also an author, so I thought Adriana and I might have some things in common to talk about. I was born - Judith Pleasant in 1945 in Stonega,Va. and lived there until I was 9 years old and we moved to Big Stone Gap- really Powell Valley, then to Big Stone. When I was 18, Mom,Dad, Lucy and Roy Pleasant, and the clan moved to Toledo, Ohio, where I now live. I am a Spiritualist minister and psychic medium, who uses my God given gift to help people whenever I can. I have written and self published a book titled My Spirit Helpers. In my book I mention my childhood in Stonega and surrounding area and the beauty that is held in those mountains. I have also written another book titled My Way of Coping With Cancer, which I haven't published yet. But hopefully when I do it will give people hope and faith that they can beat the disease as I did, with faith and God's help. I also write song lyrics and have a song demo called Pleasant Inspirations that ASCAP in NY. thinks is very good. So I guess there is a lot of talent that was born in the area and some are still waiting to be heard. While looking at your address book I saw many familiar names that was a part of my childhood. That was cool. I was in Big Stone and Stonega a little over a year ago catching up on memories when I was doing book signings in Tennessee. It broke my heart to see the beautiful little rustling creek that went under the foot bridge near the Baptist Church had dried up. We used to listen to it every night from our house on Buzzard Roost. If any of you remember me, and even if you don't check out my web site as it tells about me and my book. Many of you might find it very interesting. Hello to everyone- friends, and especially the Sizemores- my cousins. Would welcome any email from all who want to say hello. Many Blessings, Judy Pleasant
Name: KAREN GILLY FULCHER CommentsI enjoyed the web site. I was actually trying to get information about Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital to check out some things for my parents. It's always good to see and hear about things in good ole' BSG. Especially from "out here in the desert"- temp. 112
Name: Don Goosman CommentsI have stayed a dozen or more times in the Gap; last week I saw the drama with the kids from NC. It was very enjoyable. I always stay at the Country Inn and have become friends of Jack Gardner and Tibb Holyfield there at the inn. I always enjoy passing through on my way to Hickory, NC, from Ohio or on my back to Ohio. Of course, I always enjoy a great meal at Stringer's. I enjoy the very "walker-friendly" nature of Big Stone Gap. I have considered either moving there to teach or perhaps to retire in the area. My hometown of Waverly, Ohio, is also on US 23 in S. Ohio, about the same popu- lation (4,830) as BSG. I am enjoying the Adriana Trigiani novels very much, and I think it is great the way you've turned the town from what once looked like near economic depression into a popular place by means of technology and tourism. I look forward to returning to BSG in just a few days for a stayover on my way back to NC.
Name: Joshua Bolling CommentsGot to love the BSG. Need more pictures of Big Cherry and other sites, I have some great pictures of the lake I need to send you all. "...no place like home"
Name: Sandy Mitchell CommentsI decided to look up Big Stone Gap as I am just about finished with the novel Big Stone Gap. Your town sounds so cute and inviting. You should include a visitor's center or something on your sight! I love it!
Name: Sandy Mitchell CommentsI decided to look up Big Stone Gap as I am just about finished with the novel Big Stone Gap. Your town sounds so cute and inviting. You should include a visitor's center or something on your sight! I love it!
Name: Sandy Mitchell CommentsI decided to look up Big Stone Gap as I am just about finished with the novel Big Stone Gap. Your town sounds so cute and inviting. You should include a visitor's center or something on your sight! I love it!
Name: Mikko Tikkanen CommentsNice to see so many visitors here. The pages are ordinary.
Name: Mikko Tikkanen CommentsNice to see so manu wisitors here. The pages are ordinary.
Name: Karen (Lyons) Spencer CommentsI was there last August for Appalachia 2000 and noticed that a Chris Kilgore was in the cast and I think this may be a second cousin. Could someone pass this on to him? My uncle was Harrison Kilgore which I think was his grandfather. Would love to get in touch with him. Thank you.
Name: Russ Fig CommentsWould like to purchase 1964 - 1968 PVHS yearbooks.
Name: Russ Fig CommentsWould like to purchase any 1964 - 1968 PVHS yearbooks.
Name: Russ Fig CommentsWould like to purchase any 1964 - 1968 PVHS yearbooks.
Name: judy dyck CommentsI have an orignal copy of a book published in 1909 with two stories by John Fox jr, the book is a hard cover in mint condition
Name: Karen (Poff) Blvins CommentsWOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM PV CLASS OF 86! ALSO WOULD LIKE INFO,EMAIL FROM FRIENDS SARAH (GRUBB) BISHOP, SHERRY RAMEY. ALSO MY BROTHER- IN- LAW STEVEN BLEVINS WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM JEFF KIRK. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE EMAIL ME !
Name: nancy mitchell Commentsattended your festival last year and loved it...bought several things at the auction and took home a puppy for friends!
Name: JIM PRICE CommentsExcellent trip down memory lane. Thanks.
Name: Tom Bradler CommentsMy Grandfather Thomas W. Ratcliffe was born in Big Stone Gap June 22, 1890 and I would like to find out any family history available about him and his family.His parents names were George W. and Susan RATCLIFFE. I'm looking for any Big Stone Gap Genealogy Sites.
Name: Larry Herron CommentsJust passing through again, to say hello to everyone from bsg. would appreciate any information on peggy or mary alice herron. thanks and keep up the good work on this web-site. thanks again---------
Name: Andrea Collins CommentsMy dad (Benjamin Collins) grew up in BSG (Cadet) and I was just checking out the site. : )
Name: John Cecil CommentsThis past week I stayed overnight in Big Stone Gap with my wife and 11 year old son.We were on our way to visit Woodway,Va.where I lived in the fifties as an 11 year old.('53,'54,'55) We were really impressed with your town and surrounding area and what friendly people. Anybody that knew my father,Clarence"Red"Cecil who worked for Swisher Coal in Harlan area please email me and we can shoot the breeze about those"Good Old Days". By the way..I found my old school buddy from the 50's...His name was Sonny Johnston.
Name: Naylor Foster Commentsnice site
Name: Brandon CommentsMy dad is from Big Stone and I thought I would check it out!!
Name: Randy Lane CommentsGreat site!!I enjoyed seeing the old pictures.Now I can start my train layout using the building names on my buildings. This website has given me more information (and fun memories) than all the books I have. Powell Valley Class of 1965.
Name: Barbara Boggs Ramsey CommentsI am a native of BSG.Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the book"THE LITTLE FIDDLER OF LAUREL COVE by a Cummings from Wise I think.Please email if you do.
Name: Jimmie&Barbara Ramsey CommentsWe both were born and raised in the town of Big Stone Gap . Sure was glad to see the web site and some wonderful pictures. Thanks Jimmie Ramsey Barbara Boggs Ramsey
Name: larry thompson Commentsjust looking around
Name: Tony. CommentsLooking for Herbert Reasor who married Ann(Gibson) on July 25th, 1951. Tracing family tree. Any help appreciated, please e-mail me.
Name: darrell bentley CommentsI THINK THE SHOW IS GREAT!WHEN IS IT AGAIN?WHAT IS THE NEW BUILDING GOING TO BE?THANKS
Name: Zula Wright (Blevins) CommentsJust spent a most enjoyable visit back home. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. Especially Wanda Scroggs Kegley. Any info please let me know. I lived and went to school there in 1947-1950. The town has changed a bit, but the people are still the same. The best in the world!!! Hello to all the Blevins family and to all the Chandler family. Had a wonderful time at the reunion.
Name: Donna Myers (Mawk) Comments1968 Graduate from PVHS. Dad was "Monk" or "the can man". Both parents are gone now but I still have family in BSG. The comments from the young people that there is nothing to do in town is so familiar because in 1967-68 there was nothing to do either. There was the Country Boy, the drive-in, roller skating at the lake,spending time with friends but there was nothing to do! Would love to find Carole Neeley from "the valley". Best wishes to BSG.
Name: bobby chestnutt Commentsi was born in wise co. at imboden va raised in exeter va
Name: Annis M. Fletcher Graham CommentsI am Mr. James Earl "Red" Graham & Mrs. Annis Marie Fletcher Grahams' son. I will be happy to give her any information that is sent to me... Thank You...
Name: Freida Jeanette (Jones) Trauth CommentsI spent my childhood in the BSG area. The lessons I learned in life are directly contributed to my upbringing. I love BSG, and want to return someday. My parents were Kyle and Helen Jones. If anyone remembers them, feel free to e-mail me. Would love to hear from old friends and family.
Name: Natasha CommentsI have been living in BSG for about 8 years and it is a great town but i feel that we need someting for the teens to do and maybe we would stay out of trouble.
Name: Franklin D.Vaughn jr CommentsI have relatives that live in this town and would like to hear from them.
Name: Angie Robinett-Thompson CommentsI was born in Big Stone and I visit the site often.
Name: Darrell Kern CommentsI visit this web site as often as possible, but I still prefer to visit the town in person. After spending 17 years trying to leave the "GAP", I have spent the last 12 years trying to get back. I would love to raise my family in the loving communities that I was fortunate enough to grow up in. Living in the city, you lose the feeling of friendship with your neighbor. On my rare trips home, I am able to see real friends who ask "how are you?" and the really do want to know. I and my family truly love Big Stone, and we just want to take this time to say thank you for this wonderful web site.
Name: Jeff & Sherry Morgan CommentsAbsolutely great web site, someone has taken lots of time to make BSG site very pleasurable. Family is from Washington County but we hope to spend our middle age and golden years in BSG neck o' the woods! Big Stone Gap or Bust!
Name: Diane CommentsLooking for information about my beloved greatgrandmother Ollie Jane Bush born March 17, 1894. She is listed in the 1900 Lee County, Va. census with the head of household being James Bush born 1845, wife Mary L. born 1844 and members of home listed as Rose E., Cass A., James J., Frank, Mary E., Nancy, and Ollie J. Also would like help tracing Colonel(Kernal) Coomer my greatgrandfather, and his family which include Jackson Coomer his father. As per the 1900 Lee County Va. census - Jackson (born 1829) Coomer was head of household to include Nettie, Dona, Valaria, LeeAndy, Vesty, Colonel, and Samuel Coomer. I need information about Colonel Coomer born 1888. He married Ollie Jane Bush (my great grandmother) in 1910 in Lee County, Va, and they had a daughter Minnie Octavia Coomer (my grandmother). I understand they lived in Big Stone Gap from around 1890's to 1912. Any help proving my ancestry from your beautiful town would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Name: ANNE MORTON CommentsHI
Name: Linda Hernandez CommentsMy cousin and her husband have lived in your town the past 6 years. From the pictures I think it is a beautiful place.
Name: Bety Jo Blevins pruitt CommentsMy sister found you, even tho that's my old stompimg grounds. Lived in different parts of Va. most all my young life. Born in Exeter. I really for get how old I am. My husband and i have lived inLlousiania for 40 years. We'll be visiting again this Sat. June 30th. Blevins family reunion. It will be good to retrace some steps. My children are coming also, the first time for these two. They just have to see the Drama. Miss Broadwater was there the last time I went to the Play. Heard about the book BSG. I've got to get it to prove to these cajuns that BIG STONE GAP is really for real. Sue Gastmeier is my baby sister. Zula Blevins is another sister,Gaines and Bucky Blevins my brothers.This is almost like visiting with my long ago neighbors. I'm so glad youall put BSG on the web. Thanks a million.
Name: Maudine Benedict CommentsWhat fun!
Name: James R. Fox CommentsEvery September in Winchester, Kentucky, we have the Fox-Parrish family reunion. On the way visited the home of John Fox, the town is beautiful and my family and I will be back this year . We have a family book called "Cousins by the Dozens" is about the fox Family, and John is one of our more famous relatives.
Name: Sue Gastmeier CommentsI was born in Big Stone Gap. My Dad Was Clayton Blevins. My Mom Was Ruby (nee Chandler). Will be there for a family reunion very soon.
Name: Kerri CommentsI am looking for a TJ Rutherford, he also goes by Joel. He lived in Appalachia, and still has family there. Any information on him would be appreciated.
Name: Kerri CommentsI have been to Big Stone Gap with a friend of mine, its very beautiful there. If any knows any Rutherfords in Big Stone Gap or Appalachia, please contact me at my email address.
Name: Jay CommentsI was just wondering what the population of Big Stone Gap is. If ne one knows let me know okay! Thanks alot! Jay
Name: Ronnie Marcum CommentsA 1966 graduate of PVHS and a 1970 graduate of Virginia Tech.
Name: ELIZABETH ANNE SANDERS MORTON CommentsI'M GLAD TO HAVE FOUND THIS . I LIVED IN B. S. G. FOR 21 YRS.
Name: Sue Willis CommentsWhat I have seen on this website so far has impressed me.
Name: brenda sue smith walker CommentsI was born there in Big Stone Gap, I would like to know if the old bread store is still standing, i was born on the floor of that store. My Mother was Gladys Marie Barnette Smith. My Dad is Jack Smith from keokee, i have a cousin there named heather bledsole, if you are kin to me please contact me at bswalker@qwest.net thank you
Name: audrey Ferguson CommentsI will be visiting your town in 10 days. I am a friend of a lady who was born in Big Stone Gap she will be with me for the visit as will her sister. My friend's family goes back a long time in the area. I look forward to seeing your beautiful town.
Name: James L. "Jimmy" Tucker CommentsI was born (1941) in Big Stone Gap, at my grandparents' home on Jerome Street. My father is Woody Tucker (BSG, Class of 1936) and my mother is Louise (Robinette) Tucker (Class of 1940). Dad and Mom are getting on in years, but both still have sharp memories of old friends and good times in BSG. My grandparents, now deceased, are John B. and Cornelia (Gilliam) Tucker and James L. and Pebble (Stone) Robinette. From my days at BSG Elementary, I fondly remember teachers Mahaffey, McClanahan, Flanary, Reasor, Wade, and Taylor, plus the intimidating principal, Professor J. Roy Horne -- and friends JImmy Baker (son of the school janitor), Billy Potter, Bobby Marrs, Jimmy Brown, Sandy Sandt, Nancy Ball, Susan Kilbourne, Eddy Carol Stone, Patty Harmon, the Pannells, the Lyles, Buddy Buchanan, myriad cousins, Aunt Becky Collins (the Melungeon Queen), etc., and lots of faces which I cannot now connect to names. Place names which still call forth unforgettable, bittersweet memories include the Amuse-U Theater, the Earle, Carmines, the swimming pool, the traveling carnivals during the summer, Kilbourne's Esso, Kelly Drug, Mutual Pharmacy, Daugherty's Grocery, Royal Laundry, Nickels', the Tourraine (sp?), the swanky modern bus station, Stoney's beer joint, the dime store where Aunt Frances worked, Lon Spears' wonderful-smelling barber shop, Bullitt Park, the magnificent, humongous school buildings, Glencoe Cemetery and the fountain, Beamontown, the Blue Hole, the old Wampler cabin at ESG, etc. Although my parents, my little brother and I moved from BSG in 1952, we continued to visit BSG family members regularly and I have always considered the Gap home. It is my fondest dream to return to the town of my birth and incomparable childhood. I graduated from Dublin (Va.) High School in 1959, from William & Mary in '63, and from Law School in 1966. My dear daughter, Mary, was born of my marriage to a Dublin beauty, Carole Chandler. I practiced law until 1989, when I was severely bitten by the writing bug - a very satisfying profession, which permits me to express my love for Southwest Virginia. To date, I have written 14 small books -- all about Southwest Virginia (i.e., Three Forks of the Powell) and I edit two monthly journals -- the Southwest Virginia Partisan (history) and the Bullfrog News & Review (literary). I would love to hear from other Big Stonians, reestablish contact with old acquaintances, meet new friends, and share our unique heritage, experiences, and remembrances -- or just shoot the breeze. God Bless Southwest Virginia and Big Stone Gap. Jim Tucker, 540-674-5161, backbonebooks@yahoo.com P. O. Box 504, Newbern, VA 24126
Name: McCoy Garrison CommentsGrew up in E.S.G and still feel its home. A real nice place to be from and to return and visit.
Name: Amy Simms CommentsMy Mom's family is from Robbins Chapel (Lorraine Robbins, daughter of Carl & Ressie Robbins) and I've spent many years visiting the Chapel, Pennington, Jonesville and sometimes the "Gap". Though my Mom is gone, my family still returns every Memorial Day to see "our family". Anyway, I just discovered Adriana Trigiani's book at the bookstore last night and was absolutely thrilled! How did I not know about this book? Can't wait to read it. Just want to send good wishes to all those in SW VA! Amy Weaver Simms
Name: Diane CommentsOllie Jane Bush married Colonel Coomer December 31, 1910 and they had a daughter, Minnie Octavia Coomer. They moved to Pennsylvania (at least Ollie and Minnie did) I have lost track of Colonel Coomer since then. Maybe he changed his first name and remarried or passed away. I would appreciate help in tracing him. Thanks!
Name: Diane CommentsI'm researching my family line from Big Stone Gap. My great grandparents are Ollie Jane Bush born March 18, 1894 and Colonel Coomer born April 1888. I have them listed on the 1890 census but have been unable to find out anything more, especially about what happened to Colonel Coomer after he left Ollie. Would sincerely appreciate any and all information or leads about the Coomer or Bush family line. Thanks!
Name: Joseph Wiley CommentsMy wife, April, and two sons, Steven and Gregory, and I will be moving to Big Stone Gap by mid August. I will be one of the local Army Recruiters. My wife has relatives in the area, but doesn't know who the are. They are of the Rife Family.
Name: Marcie Renea Phillips CommentsThis web site will be useful in many ways. We can tell other family members about it and send it to our out-of-town friends.
Name: Thomas W. Sult CommentsI remember visiting when I was just a kid. My mother, Juliet E. Taylor, grew up there. My grandmother worked at the June Tolliver House. I think my grandfather, Isaac Taylor, worked at Post Office and movie house. I wish to come back and visit soon.
Name: Debbie Wade Montgomery CommentsMy father was born here, his mother still lives here, Josephine Wade, his brother, Curtis Wade, and family, sister Ann Sturgill, & family live in Norton, Va, he & his father are laid to rest here today, he died in plane crash, in 1985, Jimmie Wade, his father Glen J. Wade, I will return hopefully someday to be with them & the love of my life, my grandmother, Josephine Wade
Name: Cathy CommentsI fell in love with BSG after reading Andriana Trigiani's novels- Big Stone Gap and Big Cherry Hollar. I hope she's planning on writing another novel about Ave Maria, Jack Mac, Theodore, Iva Lou,... I'd like to visit one day and experience it for myself. Thanks for a great web site!
Name: Debbie Montgomery CommentsMy father was born there, Jimmie Wade, he is laid to rest there after a plane crash in 1985, as is his father Glen J. Wade, I still have family there, my love of my life, grandmother Josephine Wade, her surviving son Glen Curtis Wade & family, and my Aunt Ann Sturgill, from Norton & her family, and various relatives, I will be back again one day with dad & papaw
Name: Sharon (Fletcher) Conaway CommentsHi BSG, I was surfing your web again and found a few friends and relatives. I was born in Norton and my parents (Paul and Edith Fletcher) moved to Ohio in 1955. I would have graduated from JIB in 1957 if I had stayed in Va. I would like to here from anyone that remembers me or my family. love the web site.
Name: suzie walters CommentsI am trying to find info on a family reunion The a family is RAMEY
Name: Lisa Hartley Hill CommentsI'm a 1986 graduate of PVHS and still think of Big Stone Gap as "home" even though I've been gone for more than a decade. I just read Adriana Trigiani's book and loved it! I felt like I got to go home for a visit with old friends. I can hardly wait for the sequel! and did someone mention a movie?
Name: Lillian Fox CommentsI'm just checking in again. I am still looking for information on my family history. The family name is Delp. Orville/Orvil, Ova, Garfield. I know that they are buried in Big Stone Gap, but I have just found out there are at least a dozen cemeteries in BSG. I am coming to BSG in July and wanted to find them. Is there anyone there that does lookups for indiviuals. If so let me know. Thanks a bunch.
Name: Billie Jo Woodard CommentsMy husband's family is from Va. The Woodard's,Wade and Jessee's
Name: C.P. Lane CommentsFinished high school in ESG in 1943. Spent 1943 to 1946 in WW2. Married Virginia Galliher in 1947 & we have lived in Tn. ever since. 43 yrs. at this location. C.P. Lane
Name: Janet Greene Cantrell CommentsI have been living in the Tampa Bay area for almost three years. I moved here in July 1998 after having served in the Big Stone Gap Constituent Service Office of U.S. Congressman Rick Boucher for more than 15 years. My coworker Eloise Watkins Lawson and I had very interesting jobs and I have wonderful (and sometimes sad) memories of the special people who came to us for help. Please stop in to say hello to Eloise and Kathy at the office in Big Stone Gap and tell them I said hello. Janet Cantrell
Name: stuart shull CommentsWe lived in Big Stone Gap in the 50's and moved to New York state in 1962 when my father, Dr.Gordon Shull, moved us to take over a private practice for a retiring doctor in Wilson, N.Y. My closest friend at that time was Jackie McClanahan who I have since lost contact with and will try to locate his phone number and give him a call. I still have a lot of fond childhood memories growing up in Appalachia and Big Stone. I hope this may be a start to renewing some of those memories.
Name: james moore CommentsI LEFT A MESSAGE AROUND A WEEK AGO ABOUT LOOKING FOR A SAM COLLIER WHO I WAS IN THE AIR FORCE WITH BACK IN 1952.I WAS WONDERING IF HE WAS STILL IN BIG STONE GAP, VA. AN AVID CINCINNATI RED FAN AND A FINE GENTLEMAN. I JUST WONDERED IF YOU EVER FOUND HIM. IF HE DID NOT WANT TO CONTACT ME I WOULD UNDERSTAND BUT I WAS CURIOUS WHETHER OR NOT HE WAS STILL IN YOUR TOWN. COULD YOU PLEASE DROP ME AN E MAIL TO LET ME KNOW WHETHER OR NOT HE IS STILL IN TOWN. jlmooreva@home.com. Thank you very much. Jim Moore
Name: Sarah Paintiff CommentsI have read the book Big Stone Gap twice and I love it! I just wanted to check out the town and see what ya'll had to offer! It sounds really lovely and maybe I'll be able to visit someday! sarah
Name: kathy Commentsi am trying to get a copy of my mothers (Lois E Boaz)obituary from the oakland press newspaper in pontiac michigan from july -8 1979 Thank-You for any info
Name: Willi Piechullek CommentsHallo, Nice pages. I found your site because Dr. Wolfgang Zahnke, who lives in your town, more then 30 years ago has been a friend of mine. Greetings from Cologne in Germany Willi Piechullek
Name: TAMMY REEDY ( BADLWIN) CommentsIM TRYING TO FIND SOME FRIENDS IF YOU KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT ME. TINA GIBSON, MICHELLE HALL, OR DONNA BISHOP.. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HOW THEY ARE DOING ITS BEEN A LONG TIME ..
Name: Alyssa Zerilli CommentsI just want to say hi, 2 all the guys at Pizza King Big Stone Gap and that this "Yankee" is doing just fin back home in Michigan.
Name: K. Grimes CommentsAmazing...my father's aunt was named Pearl Grimes and she was an incredibly beautiful woman from the North Carolina area. She married a man named McCafferey.
Name: alice dickenson johns CommentsMy mother, Emily Olinger, was born in Big Stone Gap, Va. and I think I still have a cousin Ann Olinger who had a twin brother Dan Olinger. Would love to email them
Name: samuel j curnutte jr Commentsi would like to here from anyone who would have any information on the coburn family. i am doing a genealogy on my mother's family. they were from close to coeburn va. my greatgrand father's name was j.d. coburn. thanks
Name: JAMES MOORE CommentsI WAS IN THE AIR FORCE DURING THE YEARS 1951-1952 WHEN I MET AND BECAME A FRIEND OF SAMUEL COLLIER (OR COLLYER)FROM BIG STONE GAP. HE WAS A FINE PERSON. WHILE BROWSING THROUGH THE INTERNET, I FOUND BIG STONE GAP AND REMEMBERED HOW SAM HAD NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. I WONDER IF HE IS STILL THERE AND IF HE WOULD REMEMBER JAMES MOORE OF BROOKLYN, NY. IN ADDITION TO BEING PROUD OF YOUR TOWN, HE WAS A FANATICALLY LOYAL CINCINNATI REDS BASEBALL FAN. IF YOU CAN LOCATE HIM, PLEASE LET HIM KNOW I OFTEN THINK ABOUT MY AIR FORCE YEARS AND THE GOOD FRIENDS WE MADE(FAULKENBERRY, OSHIRO, SAM AND JIM). I KNOW SAM WOULD SAY YOU MUST BE GETTING OLD, REMINISCING THE WAY YOU ARE. WHATEVER...IF YOU ARE ABLE TO LOCATE SAM , PLEASE GIVE HIM THIS MESSAGE, AND IF HE HAS TIME TO DROP A FEW LINES TO ME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT HE HAS BEEN DOING THESE LAST 50 YEARS. YOURS TRULY, JIM MOORE
Name: Sandra Moore Fasse CommentsGreat website. I am so glad that I found it!
Name: AYERS SPANGLER CommentsMy Mom and Dad were born and raised in Big Stone Gap. I had the chance to visit the Powell Valley many times over the years and it will always have a special place in my heart. I love the area, the scenery and, most of all, the people.
Name: Pat Vause CommentsI just started looking at your site and I find it very interesting. I will come back and "peruse" it more when I have more time. Thank you for all of the work.
Name: Elizabeth Evans CommentsGreat site. I have SW Virginia family and am researching Fleenor, Gilly, Hughes among others. Would welcome any correspondence.
Name: Theresa E. Willson CommentsI am looking for info on my grandmother and her family who I believe were from this area. Her name was Mary Margaret Mulwee. She had a sister (Cassie Mulwee) that had married a Johnson gentleman. For some reason their 2 brothers and them had become Wards of the State. Can anyone help me find out why? their parents were Frank and Lizzie Mulwee. They were all separated and put in differant Counties. My grandmother ended up in Hanover Co., VA. She didn't even know when her birthday was. All she knew was that she was born in 1903. Can anyone please help me? Please email me at Rebeldaughter@aol.com This has been a road block for me.
Name: frances fisher [lovell] Commentsmy name is frances viola fisher [lovell] i am looking for someone who may have know my mother her name was ella maria fisher. i was borned on may 1 1953 in big stone gap. i would love to know my family. iff anyone can help please e-mail me at flovell@msn.com or flovell@txunet.com. thank you and god bless
Name: Danny L. Walker Commentslooking for guys I was in the marines with I was in nam at ross and baldy in mike 3/5 and 3/7 in 1970-71 so if anyone is out contact me I would like to hear from you
Name: Margaret Alexandra Hallaway CommentsMy mother's maiden name was Margaret Susan Delceg. My grandmother's name was Ida Delceg or Ida Wargo. I have an uncle somewhere in the area named Steve Delceg who married a lady named Caroline. My grandmother Ida Delceg is buried in Big Stone Gap. Can anyone give me information about my family there?
Name: robin Lunsford CommentsI am looking for an old friend of my mothers. Her name was Helen Bays when she lived in Indiana. Her husband was Chester Bays, a school teacher. (deceased) Son Chester Glenn Bays jr. My mothers name is Mary Exline. Can anyone help? Thanks
Name: Robin Lunsford CommentsI am looking for Helen Bays. Wife of chester bays "deceased". She is an old friend of my mothers. They knew each other in Indiana. My mothers name is Mary Exline. Helen has a son named Chester glenn bays jr. Can anyone help?
Name: Anthony William Sabey CommentsResearching Gibson Family in BSG/Applachia area. Any relatives of following, please e-mail me. J.C. and Hattye,-children: Joseph Walter,Samuel,Rosa Mae(Dann),Margie(Richmond),Ann(Reasor),Mary Ruth(Covey) and Jennifer(Tucker).
Name: Iva Lou (Daugherty) Johnson CommentsHey there classmates from PVHS Class of 77!
Name: Sharon Cox CommentsI was born in Appalachia. My mom was the daughter of Hilda and Leonard Clark of Inman. My uncle, Jim Clark, lives in Big Stone. Another uncle, Lyle Clark, lives in Appalachia. Though I was brought up in Houston, I spent a lot of time in that area over the years. Last week I was in a bookstore and was surprised to see a book titled "Big Stone Gap" by Adriana Trigiani. Reading the book has brought back a lot of memories and made me homesick for Virginia.
Name: KATHERINE JEANNE TAGGART STOUGH CommentsMY FATHER WAS BORN IN BIG STONE GAP, VA IN 1912. HIS FATHER WAS JOHN K. TAGGART. HIS NAME WAS JOHN K. TAGGART JR. HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED JOSH TAGGART. MY MOTHER, JEANNE DARNELL TAGGART IS BURIED IN BIG STONE GAP. MY BROTHER LIVES IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND WE ARE GOING TO ATTEND A WEDDING IN AUGUST. I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO MY MOTHER'S GRAVE AS SHE DIED WHEN I WAS SIX AND I AM PLANNING A TRIP TO BIG STONE GAP IN AUGUST. ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN SEND ME CONCERNING BIG STONE GAP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I HAVE A LARGE PICTURE OF POWELL VALLEY THAT BELONGED TO MY FATHER. THE PICTURES I HAVE SEEN ARE BEAUTIFUL AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE CITY. KATHY STOUGH
Name: Victor Roderick CommentsMy grandfather was James E. Edens II, born (1913)and died (1970)in BSG. I am and have been related to the Edens', Garrett's, Fields', and Lamb's. I'm considering a visit this Summer. I last visited in June of 1979.
Name: Walter Clinton Lawson CommentsI was recently told about Big Stone's web site by my sister Jean. I was born in that area in 1970, Norton,VA but moved to Ohio shortly after i was born about a year. I still have family there but have not been back since my Grandmother's funeral many years ago. Both my Father and his father worked in the coal mines for several years. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away from complications from the illness referred to as Black Lung. I would be interested in seeing any old photos of Norton, VA around the time i was born 12-2970 if any one has any please email at walter_clinton@hotmail.com. Thank you. I enjoyed the web site alot. Take care-Walter Clinton Lawson
Name: Walter Clinton Lawson CommentsI was recently told about Big Stone's web site by my sister Jean. I was born in that area in 1970, Norton,VA but moved to Ohio shortly after i was born about a year. I still have family there but have not been back since my Grandmother's funeral many years ago. Both my Father and his father worked in the coal mines for several years. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away from complications from the illness referred to as Black Lung. I would be interested in seeing any old photos of Norton, VA around the time i was born 12-2970 if any one has any please email at walter_clinton@hotmail.com. Thank you. I enjoyed the web site alot. Take care-Walter Clinton Lawson
Name: Glen Rainey CommentsWe are interested in knowing if you have any festivals?If so please contact us. we own a small concession business and would like to attend some of your events. Thank you Glen and Betty Rainey
Name: Glen Rainey CommentsWe are interested in knowing if you have any festivals?If so please contact us. we own a small concession business and would like to attend some of your events. Thank you Glen and Betty Rainey
Name: Teri Barnett CommentsI live in bsg and I go to powell valley. The website was good, but there isn't much to do in big stone. One thing i would like to know is when are they going to film that movie based on the novel Big Stone Gap? It was said to be filmed last fall, then last summer, but from what i know they never did start. It seems to me that there was a big hoopla over nothing.
Name: Jack W. Hurd CommentsPictures in the Photo section brings back lots of memories. I lived in East Stone Gap and graduated from school there in 1949.
Name: Sam Smith CommentsHello to everyone in B.S.G. that I went to school with. You know who you are.
Name: Betty Buckley CommentsI was pleased to see something on line about my birthplace.I was born Betty Ann Barker in 1948 and have up till now figured no one had ever heard of the place.What a nice surprise. Maybe I have some family still left there ..if so , and you read this , any Barkers or families married to them please e-mail me sometime :) Good site ..thanks :)
Name: Betty Buckley CommentsI was pleased to see something on line about my birthplace.I was born Betty Ann Barker in 1948 and have up till now figured no one had ever heard of the place.What a nice surprise. Maybe I have some family still left there ..if so , and you read this , any Barkers or families married to them please e-mail me sometime :) Good site ..thanks :)
Name: Betty Buckley CommentsI was pleased to see something on line about my birthplace.I was born Betty Ann Barker in 1948 and have up till now figured no one had ever heard of the place.What a nice surprise. Thank you for the very nice web-site.
Name: Mary_Ford_Hundertmark CommentsI graduated from BSG in '59 and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Name: Tammy Asbjornsen CommentsLooking for information on the Kilbourne Cemetery. Also, is there a Kilbourne Street in BSG? Thanks, Tammy
Name: Katy Shannon CommentsI'm from Australia, and after just finishing Adriana Trigiani's novel "Big Stone Gap" I HAD to look up the town on the internet! It's a great site, and the maps really helped me place the novel in geographic perspective.
Name: Tanya Seiber Carico CommentsI would just like to say how very beautiful the pictures are that you have posted, I am from Pennington Gap but used to cruise the strip there from the bank to Hardee's on Friday and Saturday nites way back when. Seeing these pictures has really made me homesick, there truly is no place like home. Please take more pictures of my mountains and those gorgeous sunsets!!!
Name: Mary ALICE(TAYLOR)Pennington CommentsHappy to have found this site now I can keep up with news from home. Keep up the good work. I'll be looking forward to reading more.
Name: Ralph O'Connor CommentsLots of good information.
Name: Christine Cooper Driver CommentsHello Classmates from PVHS Class of '61. We are going to have a great 40th class reunion June 16, 2001 in Big Stone Gap. I have submitted comments before, but my email address has changed. Class of '60 & '62 are welcome to join us. What a wonderful Town to grow up in..we have such good memories of our "growing up years" in Big Stone Gap, driving round and round the Country Boy, after school at Carmine's, Mrs. Mac, Coach Stallard, Glee Club, Ms. Cox's English class, Ms. Broadwater's Civic's class...cheering for the Vikings....could go on and on....
Name: amanda ventro CommentsBig Stone Gap is where I stayed until i foud out who my father was recently. I now live in Stafford and hoping to go back very soon. Iloved it there!!!!!
Name: Fanny Gillmartin CommentsNice site http://www.jenniferlopez.plus.com/
Name: Jerry Shepherd CommentsPreviously stated Class of 60 Would have been Class of 56,but moved in 54.Greetings to all.
Name: RHONDA DEE MOORE CommentsWANTED TO SEE WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO IF WE DO MOVE THERE.
Name: Mike Maness CommentsGreat site! I am a descendant of the Maness and Bledsoe families from in and around Big Stone Gap. My father, Coleman Maness (d. 1999), was born near BSG in 1926. His father, H.W. Maness, was a miner. After retirement, he and his wife Opal ran a small roadside grocery just south of town on the road to Gate City. My father had four brothers; H., Jack, Delano, and Sonny. Any memories, anecdotes, etc., are welcome. My great-uncle and aunt, Orbin and Jewell Roller, also lived near Duffield for several years; Jewell worked as a schoolteacher.
Name: Teryy Converse CommentsI directing THE TRAIL OF LONESOME PINE in the summers of 1975-1975--very fond memories. Imagine my surprise when I chanced upon Adriana Trigiani's novel. I'm currently teaching theatre at Washington State University; would love to hear from anybody who was with the "Trail" when I was there. In any case, a big "hi." Terry
Name: Julie A. Rogers CommentsI just finished reading "Big Stone Gap" by Adriana Trigiani. I was very interested in the mountain community and the wonderful people who lived there. I am hoping to be traveling in your neck of the woods while on vacation this summer. I would be thrilled to visit your town. Thanks.
Name: Jerry Shepherd CommentsI attended the 2000 Reunion. I check the BSG Grad site occasionally & keep in touch with old friends.(class of 1960)
Name: IRENE ROGERS GULLION CommentsGRADUATED FROM POWELL VALLEY IN 1960. MY MOTHER AND FATHER HAVE BOTH PASSED AWAY. I STILL HAVE TWO SISTER (JANICE AND CINDY) AND FOUR BROTHERS (BILLY, LEONARD, DONNIE AND ROY) THAT STILL LIVE IN BSG.I HAVE ONE SISTER(BRENDA) WHO LIVES IN MT. CARMEL AND A BROTHER (DAVID) THAT LIVES IN COLUMBIA, S.C. I REALLY ENJOY THIS WEB SITE. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM BSG.
Name: Miranda Barker CommentsAbolish the 21-day rule, and free the innocent in prisons in Virginia!!
Name: Charles F. Stapleton, Jr. CommentsJust a word to say thanks for this site, now people away from home can check on how this area is doing and keep current with past friends, and etc.
Name: william larry carty Commentsalways looking to re-aquaint with old friends
Name: John Anthony Woodward CommentsI was going to say that you all are doing a realy good job of making the town look good. And that I have one question See I am a teen and I go to Pv high school Every saturday I have to go to corbun to do something with my friends Why cant big stone gap put something here for the teens If big stone gap hade a place where teens could go to have fun we could easily meet the 12 o clock curfue We could put in a skating ring. there is a perfect place to put one beside food city that way it would be right in the middle of the town and all for the cops could watch it all the gronup could go to it to It would be a place to take the family so please consider it
Name: Lillian Fox CommentsI have just finished reading John Fox's Trail of the Lonesome Pine. Love the book..I didn't know if June was real or not. My GGAunt was married to a Falin. Don't know if it is the same family or not. I had already planned on coming to BSG. I am glad I read the book first. It will make my visit much more interesting. Great Webpage. Hope to see you soon.
Name: May F. Hoffman CommentsBeautiful wallpaper!
Name: Milford S. Gilliam CommentsFormer resident a long time ago.
Name: Jean Sims CommentsThanks for the website. my daughter works in Big Stone as a dog groomer. I visit once a year and go with her so I know some of Big Stone.
Name: Travis McElyea Comments
Name: rocky leonhardt CommentsInteresting web site! Great pictures!!
Name: Nicolette (Coates) McElyea CommentsHello I grew up in Big Stone Gap all my life. I moved away in May of 1999 to live with my Husband and little girl in Jacksonville NC. He is currently in the United States Marine Corp and I am a stay at home mother. I was just in Big Stone not too long ago. I like going home to see family and friends. Well gota go. Take care and God Bless. Nicolette McElyea
Name: Fred Powers CommentsI was born in BSG in 1929, attended school in East Stone Gap until 1948, entered the USAF in 1950. I will never forget BSG, it is a wonderful place, I visit there when I can which isn't often enough.
Name: Becka Cook CommentsFrom viewing your page, I feel that it is more of an "Elderly" town. I feel like you need to involve the teeneagers and younger people in your town more...It was just a suggestion...but it was a very good one that u should take into consideration!
Name: Jace CommentsHey! I think this is a good page but I think it could be better with some help. But atleast we have a page unlike some places in this Wise Co. area. I think that our Big Stone Gap Town Council should have something in this area for the teenagers. I feel like they want stuff for the elders only and thats not fair. I hope someone in BSG feels the same way I do! And we need better schools too the High school is really bad!!!!!!! But oh well I guess they want us to suffer! I guess this is home of retirement!
Name: Rocky Messer CommentsI really enjoyed seeing photos of my home town,present and past. I was raised up in the cadet section,and was born in 1957. The photos bring back memories of my father telling me how Big stone was and looked like when he was little. After finding out about "BSG"'s web site recently, i will add it to my favorites list and visit it often!
Name: Fred E. Powers CommentsI was born in BSG in 1929, attended school in East Stone Gap high, entered the Air Force in 1950, retired in 1971. Worked for the City of Altus Ok and then the City of Bethany Ok as Supt. of parks and recreation, retired in 1989, moved to Harlingen Tx But still love BSG and return there to visit whenever possible. Read the book Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani and enjoyed it very much.
Name: Morgan Bancroft CommentsHello, I'm a High School Student from Montpelier Vermont. I have this class, Genealogy, that I'm doing a research project on Big Stone Gap. I am writing to ask if anyone has any information on Big Stone Gap from the time it originated to the present times. I have already an e-mail to this web site, but haven't got a responce yet. So if anyone would be so kind as to e-mail me back at buggabo13@aol.com with any information, that would be great.
Name: Larry Herron Commentsjust passing through again to read the entries. would like to hear from anyone that knows or remembers any of the herrons, from big stone gap---or surrounding towns. have relatives in the area--but don't know if they are on the internet. really enjoy the website, and just wanted to say----KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Name: terry l phillips Commentsleft bsg in 1969. would like to hear from old school friends.especially randle[squirrel]baker.enjoyed the pictures.great job
Name: Brenda Youell Hughes CommentsHave been reading your guestbook. Found lots of classmates and their e-mail addresses. Also, a long lost cousin. Spent so much time reading, and looking at pictures, will have to contact them later. However, if anyone sees this from the class of '57', let me hear from you. Our band with Mr. & Mrs. Mac put BSG on the map, but you have now put us on the web.
Name: Douglas Stevens Commentswas looking at names and saw jess w seymore jr who entered the Navy in 1962, I joined the Navy with him, his email address is not complete, i need help in geting is email address....anyone
Name: Douglas Stevens CommentsHave located some class mates from the late 50's and early 60's, boy it sure was nice to chat and look as some pics. Looking forward to visiting BSG very soon.
Name: Jeffrey Grubb CommentsI grew up in Cadet and my wife in Wildcat. We moved south in '86 to get work. We sure do miss B.S.G. and friends and family. This web site sure does make me HOME sick!!!!!! Jeff & Lynn Grubb
Name: Jeff Grubb &Lynn Legg Grubb CommentsWe were born in big stone gap.We moved to salisbury in 1986. We have alot of family thatlive there .There are a lot of good memories in that town.We like to come home and visit.Thank,s for all the great picture this is a great website.Keep up the good work.
Name: Joan Burton CommentsInterested in genealogy. Hope to visit this summer when in area. Terrific page. BSG is a beautiful place. Loved the book and would like more info on film.
Name: CHRISTOPHER DALE STEVENS CommentsI WAS BORN IN BSG IN 1980 AT THE LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL MY PARENTS MOVED TO TO NC WHEN I WAS BORN I HAVE BEEN BACK AND FORTH ALL MY LIFE AND STIL HAVE FAMILY THERE I WOULD LOVE TO HERE FROM LINDSEY RUSSEL FROM KINGSPORT TN IF ANY ONE HER OR HOW TO REACH HER PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY E-MAIL AND THE WEB SITE WAS NICE . THANX DALE
Name: Douglas Stevens CommentsLooking at the pictures brings back good memories. My picture is in album 10, pic 7, you can see the side of my face and my dad is in the picture also. He is in the back ground taking a picture of the train, thanks a lot to those who put this together.
Name: Pamela Stevens CommentsI just ran across this site and I think its great. I grew up in BSG an have so many memories. It will always be home to me no matter where I go. My husband and I now live in Salisbury NC. We have been here since 1980. We come back to visit as often as possible. Looking through the pictures on this site we ran across one of my husband when he was a child and some of his family taken at the old depot. thanks for the memories Pamela Stevens
Name: Hugh C. Gilliam CommentsOne of our writers, Jim Tucker, is a native of BSG. He has written 12 books concerning SwVA history. You may want to add him to your list of BSG authors. Hugh Gilliam, for Backbone Books.
Name: Pam Bellamy CommentsEnjoyed the site.
Name: Elaine Credelle CommentsI saw your play lots of times as a child. I grew up in Whitesburg Kentucky and now live in Seattle Washington. I am so glad to see it is still going.
Name: James (Jim) Toye McKenzie Comments1
Name: Audine R. Miller CommentsMy mother told me that she read "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and enjoyed it so very much. This would have been not long after 1908 when it was published. She was living near Pawhuska, Oklahoma at the time. I have never read it.
Name: JEFFREY AND PEGGY LAMBERT CommentsWE HAVE LOTS OF KIN FOLK IN BIG STONE GAP! CANT WAIT TO VISIT AGAIN! LOVE YOUR TOWN!
Name: suellen simmons Commentsi am planning a trip to big stone gap the in a couple of weeks. while searching for lodging where i can take my canine son and ADA service animal(the new comfort inn proudly announces that they won't allow him), i found this site. it sounds like a great place and i hope to find a place to stay in big stone gap. otherwise i will have to stay in norton. if anyone knows of a place for two adults, smoking, with my dobie, please e-mail me with the info.
Name: Elizabeth Leonard CommentsI have just read Big Stone Gap and loved it. The people seem too real to be fiction and have stayed with me. Have a great day!
Name: alice quillen CommentsI love the picture albums keep up the good work.
Name: KJ Gallagher CommentsI've never been to Big Stone Gap but heard wonderful stories from a special friend who grew up there.
Name: Barbara Skeen CommentsI really am enjoying this journey through BSG,Va. It makes me homesick. I try to get back at least two or three times a year. It restores me,I guess I just need to go home and get every thing back in prospective. It's nice to see some familiar names in the school line up.
Name: David Asman CommentsFound you through GOOGLE.COM researching the name BOWCEY but no luck. However I must say what a wonderful town you have, only one request please renew the police department photos they must be better looking than pictured (bad Photo) apologies to the ladies of course.
Name: Robert "Tim" Gilley CommentsLooking for the Gilley Cemetery and list of internments. Nice Web Site, However. Regards, Tim
Name: Lillian R. Fox CommentsMy fathers family Garfield Delp and Ova McConnell are from Appalchia and are buried in Big Stone Gap Cemetery. This goes back to the early 1900's around 1927 I think Ova was buried there in 1927 along with her brother Harry McConnell and her mother-in-Law. I don't know her name but her husband was Orvil Delp. I just found this out recently. I believe that there are other family members there also.I was hoping to find a Genealogy site on the Internet where I could find this information. If there is anyone that knows of the Delp's or McConnell's who were from Rose Hill I would appreciate hearing from you. I am hoping to visit Big Stone Gap maybe this summer. It looks like a nice town. Maybe you could have a place to go to online to find out Genealogy information. It is a little hard to get information when you are so far away.Keep up the good work, I know that the people who have grown up there really appreciate the information that you have taken the time to put on your homepage. I will have to earmark this on my favorite places to visit. Thanks for the short tour of your town. It's been a pleasure.
Name: Thelma Kathleen King Johnson CommentsThis is where I was born and rised. I moved in 1989 to W.VA. I don't get home much. This site was wonderful to see. My family is still there. My father, Huey P. King Jr. was on the town council and was the founder of the Lonesome Pine Hospital where I also worked when it opened. I would like to see more on this site.
Name: Stone Mountain Woodworks CommentsHello everyone, great site!
Name: James Edward Miller CommentsI lived in East Stone Gap, when I was about 12 years old. In a little place called Arteisan Well Hollow. Remember when floods got up to bridges down town. Am sixty four now, hope to visit again this summer,2001. Jim Miller,Sr.
Name: Trish Shackleford CommentsI am moving to Big Stone Gap with my family in November. I am trying to find out some more information about realty, internet service, and the job market.
Name: Tammy CommentsI use to work at Stringers Restaurant in Abingdon. It is a wonderful place to eat and work. They have a great selection of home made food and deserts. They treat you like family and a long time friend even if they never seen you before. So the next time you are by there in Big stone gap or Abingdon you should drop in and try it out for yourself.
Name: Junior Edens CommentsThe Eden/Edens plan a reunion in your city at Comfort Inn July 21-22-23. We hope to have a large family group. In viewing the photos it seems to be a beautiful area.
Name: Stephanie Belcher CommentsHello, I'm really excited about the new BigStone Gap movie. I met Adriana at Governor's School at MECC last summer, and I'm interested in audiitoning for the part of Pearl. If anybody knows anything about audition dates it would be much appreciated. Thanks so much. Stephanie
Name: Bob Swecker CommentsSurprized to see BSG has a website on the internet..my we have come a long way. My dad was born in Appalachia back in 1932. We traveled with him for many years while he was in the military. When he went to Korea in 1970, we lived in Big Stone Gap and rented a house at 123 East Wood Ave. At the time, it was across the street from the Telephone Building. I attended Powell Valley High as a Sophomore and Junior and even learned how to drive there with Mr. Neff, the coach as my driving instructor. I had him previously at Keokee High in the 66-67 time period while my dad was in Vietnam and we lived in Keokee. I worked at the old Buckles Grocery as a bagger and stock boy and at Wise Printing as a janitor during the year my dad was in Korea. Anyway, have a lot of fond memories of Southwest, Virginia. Take care and write me an Email if you're so inclined. Cheers! Bob
Name: Gene Rowland CommentsNew principal at Powell Valley High School.
Name: Wayne Highsmith CommentsI was born in BSG in 1961--though my last name was Wilson then. I lived there til age 10. I will always look upon that wonderful little town as the happiest years of my life. It will always be my home. GO VIKINGS! (My mom-a grad)
Name: Michele Garrett-Darnell CommentsMy grandmother was from Big Stone Gap. And I had a chance to vist my great uncle Cecil Pennington with my mother Anne Welch Garrett and my grandmother Bunea Vista Pennigton before she died of cancer in 1985.I love the area and love to see my grandmother act the way she did and tell us all of the stories growing up there. And this was the first that I had ever hear of John Fox and before we returned to Ga. I had a book Trail of the Lonesome Pine that I had to read and give a book report to her. And I loved it and the time with her talking about the book.I miss her greatly and I am looking for some history. Thanks and God bless
Name: Jack M. BENGE CommentsI am curious abot the BENGE connection in this area?
Name: Doris Burleson Cooper CommentsI lived in Cadet 1942-1952 and still call it home. Thank you for the vist back home at this site. I was so excited to find this on the web.
Name: Phyllis Witt Metcalf CommentsI would love to hear from anyone in the class of 1951, 1952, 1953. This is my winter address but the E-mail remains the same.
Name: Kenneth Underwood CommentsBeen to your town on two visit's. Enjoy them very much plan to visit again soon.
Name: Peggy (Gilley) Teater CommentsA cousing in Knoxville e-mailed me the web site #. I'm so excited. My Fater (Carl Gilley ) graduated from East Ston Gap in 1928. My brother Charles in 1950 & myself in 1952. Looking forward to finding out more.
Name: C.P. Lane CommentsEast Stone Gap
Name: Benita(Givens)Hatfield CommentsMy grandfather was born in Imboden and i found out that was the name of big stone gap years ago.Iam trying to trace my family tree(Givens).
Name: Barbara Thomas CommentsJust wanted to check out Big Stone Gap. I have relatives in the area and my grandmother lived there. How is the Trail Of The Lonesome Pine doing? Enjoyed being in some of the shows.
Name: Stephen Collins CommentsI thought that I would sign this since I am from Big Stone. Big Stone is a good town and i am proud to be from their.
Name: Margie Stanley (Thompson) Commentswould love to hear from schoolmates who knew me
Name: Dennis Benge CommentsHi, Just checking your site out, just Read BENGE! by L. Fleenor and was great. I am a descendent of Robert Benge and the info was very useful in tracking my ancestors. Would like to come to the area and check out the sites mentioned.
Name: Elaine Botz CommentsAfter reading all the wonderful comments, thought i would add a few more. My mother's surname was henry, My grandmother and Great aunt Marie are Minors. Anybody know/remember the Minors, please Email. Thanks,
Name: Elaine Botz CommentsI am interested in Big Stone Gap as my mother grew up in BSG.
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Name: Anson Caudill CommentsWould love to hear from anyone in the Gap.
Name: dannywade Commentsenjoyed your site
Name: LETINA KELLY CommentsI am very interested in the movie BIG STONE GAP that is to be made from the book of the same title. I read the book and enjoyed it alot. Both my parents were born in or around Big Stone Gap. I lived a short time there also and attended Powell Valley High school. I have many relatives who live in your area. I know filming of the movie has been rescheduled to spring. I would love to come and see some of the filming, but I have no idea of the exact date filming is to begin. I'd appreciate it if you'd e-mail me if you know of a date. Thank you. Sincerely, Letina Kelly
Name: LORON MULLINS Commentsthis was a suprise ! i was just surfing and came across this cool site i moved away from va. about 12 years ago but miss it alot plan on visiting sometime soon i hope. sure is a cool site thanks for some of the memories.
Name: Susan Shory Gray Commentslooking into job opportunities in the area
Name: Ralph Ekwall CommentsDuring the Korean War, one of my best friends was Carl Begley a coal miner for the Big Stone Gap and Dungannon area. I know from a search of the Social Security Death Index that he died in about 1984. I have always wondered about what happened to him. I wonder if he died in a mine accident. I would also like to know about his family. I would appreciate knowing more. Thanks. Ralph Ekwall ralphomaha@yahoo.com
Name: Ralph Ekwall CommentsDuring the Korean War, one of my best friends was Carl Begley a coal miner for the Big Stone Gap and Dungannon area. I know from a search of the Social Security Death Index that he died in about 1984. I have always wondered about what happened to him. I wonder if he died in a mine accident. I would also like to know about his family. I would appreciate knowing more. Thanks. Ralph Ekwall ralphomaha@yahoo.com
Name: Steve Hooks CommentsI will be moving to Big Stone Gap during March. I am purchasing the Louise Camblos house at 10 Wood Ave. and will be making my home there with my future wife, Teresa Cantrell of Duffield, and her daughter Mary Ruth. (They are daughter and granddaughter, respectively, of Bud and Mary Cobb of Duffield.) I am associate editor with Coal Outlook, a Financial Times Energy newsletter, and I will be working out of a home office. Teresa teaches first graders at Fort Blackmore Elementary and Mary Ruth is a seventh grader at Rye Cove. I am a bluegrass picker and fan. I play mandolin, fiddle and rhythm guitar. I am looking forward to finding some fellow pickers for regular jam sessions in my home and on the front porch! Teresa and I also plan to attend the Carter Fold shows and festivals on a regular basis. I look forward to visiting the VA-KY Opry, Dock Boggs Festival, Ralph Stanley's festival and other music events. I am a volunteer for WDVX (89.9 fm) out of Clinton, Tenn., and host a Sunday afternoon bluegrass/old-time country show. The webcast is at www.wdvx.com. I and my family are looking forward to becoming part of the Big Stone Gap community!
Name: John W. (Bill) Green CommentsNew email address. for those who don't know. For those who know who I am, I am still looking for former BSGHS students from the years 57-58-59. Go look at the web page for any former friends from BSGHS whom you think you might know. If you have never been there before. This web page has helped find 30 former members of the BSG area, and some of those who went to school at the "old school".
Name: April (Grimes) Stone Comments.
Name: Ronald Pounds CommentsI am looking for Jerry L. and Pat Parsons who live (or lived in Big Stone Gap). I need a telephone number or e-mail address for them. We were in the service together. My e-mail is ronald1@sosinet.net
Name: Jan Spragg CommentsOh to have the money to visit..I love what I have seen so far...You can't have too many pictures...Jan...
Name: Eddie Jones CommentsMy ancestors were from Lee CO. and Scott Co.VA Jonathan T.Jones 1800 -1879,Andrew Borkin Jones 1836-1900,Malon Jones 1865-1936,Willie Jones 1909-1986.If anyone has any information onJonathan T Jones ,brother ,sisters anything I would like to know.they moved to Ky in the late 1800's.they usually operated grist mills ,loggers,store owners,ect.
Name: KEITH & LOU BAXLEY CommentsWE HAVE PROPERTY ABOUT 5 MILES SOUTH OF BIG STONE GAP ON ST RD 23, ON WALLEN RIDGE. COLLIER FARM.
Name: Doran Jones CommentsI fell in love with a girl from Big Stone Gap and I've never been the same since. Big Stone will always have a special place in my heart and memories. Very good site.
Name: Nancy Bush CommentsI have family in the area of Big Stone Gap. I have not been there in many years. Since I am now retired, I hope to re-visit that beautiful town and surrounding areas. Want to go to Lee Co. and see how much Keokee has changed Too. Also was wondering in trying to help a low income elderly couple who are family, where is the closest community services office with the LIHEAP and Weatherization federal programs. They need some assistance with heating (LIHEAP) and a poorky insulated home. Would appreciate any suggestions to help them from a distance. Nancy
Name: Leigh Mabe Dennison CommentsBorn and raised in BSG graduated from P.V. in 1984 moved to Richmond Va. in 1987. then to Indiana in 1999.my mom and dad and my brother still live there. We visit twice a year. I miss BSG alot. I would love to hear from the gang and any one who would like to chat from down home..
Name: Leigh Mabe Dennison CommentsMoved from BSG in 1987 to Richmond Va. Moved from there in 1999 to Indianapolis.We visit a couple times a year. My mom and dad and my brother still live there.I miss BSG alot. I graduated from P.V. in 1984.Would love to hear from the old gang or any one who wants to chat from down home.
Name: DWAIN CARICO CommentsI HAVE BEEN TO THE PLAY AND I LOVE IT
Name: Rhonda Jereline Wanamaker CommentsBig Stone Gap is my home town. I came to MD. in 1959 when I was 19 yrs old. But Big Stone is still home.
Name: Rena Turner Blair CommentsThe web site is geat,very informative. I moved away over 9 yrs ago. It was nice doing some catching up. I would like to see more pictures.I tell my husband how beautiful B.S.G. is. We will be visiting very soon.
Name: Whitney P. Mullen CommentsMy mother was born in Scott County. Probably in Abingdon. Her mother is buried there. My mother's name was Anna Bell Glover and she married my father Isaac T. Mullen. They lived in the area until 1906-7 when the moved to the coal region of Pennslyvania near Uniontown. My Dad was from Pike County KY. I remember, as a child, having my mother speak of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine." I visited the area once in 1925 and again with my family and my mother in 1955.
Name: Jeri Reed Williams CommentsMy father Hilary Harrison Reed was born (1925) and raised there. I lived there in 1971-72. Looking for any relatives or people who knew me or my Dad.
Name: James Strong Huneycutt CommentsI graduated from AHS 1950. I am doing research on the Huneycutt, Honeycutt, Hunnicutt famlies. Please contact me if you remember me or know anything about these families of Appalachia, Norton,Gate City and surrounding counties. This is a great web site. I also am researching the Strong family. My mother was Ora K. Strong born in Gate City. Thank You
Name: regina johnson richardson CommentsI MOVED FROM BSG IN 1967 AND HAVE ONLY BEEN BACK A COUPLE OF TIMES..AM INTERESTED IN LOCATING OLD FRIENDS SUCH AS MIKE ELKINS, WANDA HILTON, BARBARA HILTON, P. BURCHELL, RALPH SLAGLE, WE ALL HAD LOTS OF FUN IN BSG IN THE "GOOD OLD DAYS"
Name: Jackie Sowards CommentsBorn and raised up in the "Neck". Moved to Texas in 1972 and I still miss BSG. I visit whenever I can. This is a great website. Keep it up.
Name: Larry Stipe
Name: Shawn Bentoski CommentsI lived in Big Stone Gap for 14 years before moving to Beavercreek, Ohio. My dad was the Chief Of Police there (Michael J Bentoski) before he passed away. I am in the United States Air Force and I plan on coming back when I get out.
Name: Lynn & Patty Masters CommentsLynn Masters - graduated from Powell Valley High in 1970. Patty Masters (Sturgill) graduated from Powell Valley High in 1971. It's great to see a web site from our home town.
Name: Richard Cheatham Commentssimply beautiful!! I will be coming there b4 long to see where my great grandparents are buried. they were mattie and charles cheatham. if you knew them give me a holler.
Name: Larry Herron CommentsJust surfing the bsg guestbook again, and saw an entry by Peggy Herron Gray. Peggy--if you read this--send me an e-mail--and anyone else that remembers any of the herron family.........thanks and a happy NEW YEAR to all...........
Name: Larry Herron CommentsJust surfing the bsg guestbook again, and saw an entry by Peggy Herron Gray. Peggy--if you read this--send me an e-mail--and anyone else that remembers any of the herron family.........thanks and a happy NEW YEAR to all...........
Name: Mike Kilburg CommentsLooking for a friend from Big Stone Gap. His name is Jeff Williams. I served with Jeff while stationed at Ft. Bragg in the 82nd Airborne. I believe Jeff has a brother named Matthew and his father taught at one of the area high schools. I had the pleasure of visiting Big Stone Gap in 1993 during leave and I really enjoyed the peaceful sorroundings. Jeff's parents yard had a small river that skirted the back end of thier property. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. I can be contacted at mkilburg@msxi.com
Name: GLEN & SHARON CommentsI HAD POSTED A MESSAGE ASKING FOR HELP IN FINDING WHERE MY GR-UNCLE EVANS MAGGARD WAS BURIED IN OCTOBER AND CHRISTMAS DAY I GOT AN E-MAIL FROM A GR-NEICE OF UNCLE EVANS. SHE HAD JUST HAPPENED ONTO YOUR WEB SITE AND RAN ACROSS IT. SHE HAD ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON WHERE HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE BURIED BUT NONE ON HIM BUT SAID THAT HE HAD ATTENDED CHURCH IN BIG STONE GAP FOR YEARS. SO I AM HOPING SOMEONE FROM THE CHURCHES IN BSG CAN HELP ME , WAS EVANS BURIED BESIDE HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER WITH NO HEADSTONE OR IS HE BURIED SOMEWHERE ELSE. DO YOU HAVE A NEWSPAPER IN TOWN THAT I CAN CONTACT AND SEE IF THE HAVE ANYTHING IN 1989 THAT WOULD SHOW HIS FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. MY ADVICE TO ANYONE LOOKIN FOR A QUICK ANSWER TO A POSTING IS JUST DON'T GIVE UP , CAROL HAD LIVED IN BSG AND NOW IS IN OHIO. BUT SHE IS KEEPING UP WITH THINGS BACK HOME BY YOUR WEEB PAGE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. BY THE WAY SHE AND GLEN HAD NEVER HEARD OF ONE ANOTHER AND NOT ONLY DID SHE GIVE US THIS INFO SHE ALSO TOLD US THAT THE MAGGARD CHILDREN WERE OF TWO DIFFERENT FAMILIES , GLEN'S GRANDPA HAD NEVER MENTIONED THAT.
GLEN & SHARON
SLEN & SHARON
Name: GLEN & SHARON CommentsI HAD POSTED A MESSAGE ASKING FOR HELP IN FINDING WHERE MY GR-UNCLE EVANS MAGGARD WAS BURIED IN OCTOBER AND CHRISTMAS DAY I GOT AN E-MAIL FROM A GR-NEICE OF UNCLE EVANS. SHE HAD JUST HAPPENED ONTO YOUR WEB SITE AND RAN ACROSS IT. SHE HAD ALL OF THE INFORMATION ON WHERE HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE BURIED BUT NONE ON HIM BUT SAID THAT HE HAD ATTENDED CHURCH IN BIG STONE GAP FOR YEARS. SO I AM HOPING SOMEONE FROM THE CHURCHES IN BSG CAN HELP ME , WAS EVANS BURIED BESIDE HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER WITH NO HEADSTONE OR IS HE BURIED SOMEWHERE ELSE. DO YOU HAVE A NEWSPAPER IN TOWN THAT I CAN CONTACT AND SEE IF THE HAVE ANYTHING IN 1989 THAT WOULD SHOW HIS FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. MY ADVICE TO ANYONE LOOKIN FOR A QUICK ANSWER TO A POSTING IS JUST DON'T GIVE UP , CAROL HAD LIVED IN BSG AND NOW IS IN OHIO. BUT SHE IS KEEPING UP WITH THINGS BACK HOME BY YOUR WEEB PAGE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. BY THE WAY SHE AND GLEN HAD NEVER HEARD OF ONE ANOTHER AND NOT ONLY DID SHE GIVE US THIS INFO SHE ALSO TOLD US THAT THE MAGGARD CHILDREN WERE OF TWO DIFFERENT FAMILIES , GLEN'S GRANDPA HAD NEVER MENTIONED THAT.
GLEN & SHARON
SLEN & SHARON
Name: William R.Slemp CommentsThis site is rather unique in that it offers us the opportunity to travel back in our memories and relive some special moments. My summers vacationing in Olinger with my uncle Cletus(Hoss) Slemp were very special to me as were my visits with Aunt Eula up in Derby. Subsequently leaving Virginia in "78" after 2 years with Westmoreland only to find myself frequently traveling back in my minds eye to visit with great friends. To those of you who still remember those good old days I often think of you. Drop me a line sometime. Billy
Name: Jean Holmes CommentsInteresting site
Name: Jean Holmes Bowler CommentsInteresting site
Name: Chris Newland CommentsThanks for the photos. Lived in BSG in 83-84. We'll come back to VA. One day. Say hey to the Sandt's in the valley.
Name: Ben J. Strader, Jr. CommentsLived in BSG until 1959
Name: J. Twigg CommentsI am trying to find a real estate company in Big Stone Gap that would know of any property for sale in this quaint community. Would you be so kind to let me know who I might contact. Thank you.
Name: J. Twigg CommentsI am trying to find a real estate company in Big Stone Gap that would know of any property for sale in this quaint community. Would you be so kind to let me know who I might contact. Thank you.
Name: Frank Chisenhall CommentsMerry Christmas to the PV Class of '67 and all of your families. May God Bless and keep you safe this holiday season.
Name: Fred & Norma Gregory CommentsUnless I missed it, it would be nice to have a link to the "Post" and other area Newspapers.
Name: Phyllis J Welch CommentsMy Mother was born and raised in Big Stone Gap. Her name was Buena Vista Pennington. She was born in 1916 and graduated from the Big Stone Gap High School. I'm trying to find a yearbook the when she graduated. This would mean so much to me. If anyone can help I would appreciate it so much. Lady Pennington
Name: Jeffmorrissey CommentsA beautiful part of the country.
Name: Curtis P Smyth CommentsI love the local pictures
Name: JAMES HOLDING Commentsi am from bsg. i look forward to visiting often.
Name: Bruce Lopez CommentsNice and informative site.
Name: JANICE ROGERS MOHN CommentsI MOVED BACK TO BIG STONE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO AFTER LIVING IN KINGSPORT FOR 35 YRS AND I AM MARRIED TO RONNIE MOHN. DIDN'T THINK I WOULD EVER COME BACK HOME, BUT HERE I AM AND I AM REALLY ENJOYING IT. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY CLASSMATES OF PVHS YEAR OF 1962.
Name: JANICE ROGERS MOHN CommentsI MOVED BACK TO BIG STONE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO AFTER LIVING IN KINGSPORT FOR 35 YRS AND I AM MARRIED TO RONNIE MOHN. DIDN'T THINK I WOULD EVER COME BACK HOME, BUT HERE I AM AND I AM REALLY ENJOYING IT. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY CLASSMATES OF PVHS YEAR OF 1962.
Name: Lovely Fletcher CommentsHowdeeeeeeee.....Happy Holidays! Searching for friends and family from Big Stone Gap. Please write
Name: Paula Deahl CommentsLove the BSG site and check back often. Genealogists, here's another website for Wise County information... http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawise2. It is fantastic too! If you haven't already discovered it, check it out!
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Name: Erica Broach-Stewart CommentsI have moved away from BSG twice, and I keep returning. I don't know if it's the nature of the setting or the people, but I keep getting sucked back. I think that BSG is a great place to raise children, but I do think that we need to have more places for the youth to hang out. Also, I am looking for a few friends: Beth Dickerson, Greg Brewster, Donald Nessacery (?) and Jenny Perry. If anyone has any info, please let me know. I would like to see some of my old friends. So if you remember me, or graduted in 90, just drop me a line.
Name: TIMOTHY J. SLEMP CommentsI FOUND IT VERY INTERESTING TO VIEW YOUR WEB SITE AS I HAVE A LOT OF FAMILY HISTORY IN AND AROUND BIG STONE. YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD SITE. THANKS
Name: Almarie Rancour CommentsMy mother loved John Fox Jr books. I decide to collect them and have all but one. Following the Sunflag
Name: TIMNA GOMEZ CommentsFORGOT THE REST OF MY ADDRESS SORRY
Name: TIMNA GOMEZ CommentsI am searching for information for our family tree. I need information concerning the Lyons cemetary,and or anything about the Lyons history.They resided in East Stone Gap. Thank- You
Name: Don Baker & Betty Lou Hill Baker CommentsBoth of us were born there back in 34. Don moved away about the age of 3. Was raised in Pennington Gap, Went to School with Dave Tipton. Betty still has a brother there, Jim Hill with the sheriff's dept. We miss the fall colors and the spring flowers but not the cold winters and HOT HUMID summers. If any of our relatives happen to read this, you have our E-Mail address and any one else from the time period 1934 - 1954 drop us a line. We love to hear from all of our old friends.
Name: Peggy Herron Gray CommentsHi, Just wanted to find out what was going on in BSG. I graduated in 1959. I still have relatives there, but haven't been back since 1991.
Name: Scottie Moore CommentsMy home town,I still have kin there and will see you all soon.I've missed Big Stone all the years I've been gone,{54 years}. Born in Emboden in 1938.
Name: shirley mcknight R.N. CommentsI'm searching for the geneology of my mother's father(William Elbert Willis) who was the son of Robert Earl Willis,they lived in BSG in the early 1900's. HELP! I am also looking for any info on my great grandfather from Keokee Va.(William Columbus Smith) THANKS!! This isis a great website!
Name: shirley mcknight R.N. CommentsI'm searching for the geneology of my mother's father(William Elbert Willis) who was the son of Robert Earl Willis,they lived in BSG in the early 1900's. HELP! I am also looking for any info on my great grandfather from Keokee Va.(William Columbus Smith) THANKS!! This isis a great website!
Name: Carla Frazier CommentsMr. Everett Sadler recommended your site. Looks like a great place to live.
Name: Priscilla (Rose) Harris Troup CommentsBorn in Big Stone Gap and looking for Charles Golden Rose born in 1918 in West Virginia
Name: Jill Bush Clasby CommentsI lived in Big Stone Gap for 24 years. I moved to Indiana in 1998. I will always recognize The Town of Big Stone Gap as my true home. Everytime I pass threw, It still brings back good memories of nice hometown people.
Thank You,
JILL CLASBY
Name: Brenda Lee Davis Bunting CommentsI have family from this area. I grew up visiting the wise county area. Parents names George Lee Davis[dad] Frances Pearl Sturgill Davis[mom]. Lots of good childhood memories.
Name: Hutchinson,Sr. CommentsI am searching for Gwendolyn Talford McClure.This is an excellent site from which to gather historical data and/or connect with family members.
Name: Donna Barker CommentsI lived here almost all my life. I moved to Georgia 14 yrs. ago. I don't miss the cold or the snow but, I miss certain seasons there. I also miss some of the people. There was a family there that I would love to get back in touch with the last name is Bolinsky. If by chance anyone of this family reads this please reply to my email address please. There was Ann, Matt, Mike, and Brian. I would love to know how everyone is. Thanx for the memories!
Name: April Skeen Jacobs CommentsI was raised in BSG and want to research our town.
Name: April Skeen Jacobs CommentsI was raised in BSG and want to research our town.
Name: Linda (Delp) Blevins CommentsI was surprised and pleased to see my home town's website! It's a great way to see what's happening back home especially since the majority of my family are Big Stone Gap area residents.
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Name: John Holmes Commentsnice page
Name: John Holmes Commentsnice page
Name: Jennifer Fox Graham CommentsMy brother, John William Fox, sent me this link. We visited Big Stone Gap in 1973 with family, including my grandfather, Rector Kerr Fox, Jr. We saw a play of "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" by great uncle, John Fox, Jr. and loved it. I still remember how beautiful it was there!
Name: Jenny L. Behrns CommentsAttended Powell Valley, graduation class of 1970. Maiden name "Collier".
Name: donna mullins lawson Commentshaven't been in here for awhile so I thought I'd just say (HELLO)to everyone down home. I sure miss the mountains and the people.Hope to be in home soon for a visit.
Name: Jim Ramsey CommentsGreat Web site!!
Name: John William Fox CommentsHello - My great, great Uncle is John Fox, Jr. My dad, Rector Kerr Fox III recently passed away. I would like to start learning more about Big Stone Gap. With warm regard, John William Fox Wife - Dr. Lisa Fox Daughter - Taylor Fox Son - Preston William Fox Son - Jordan Kerr Fox
Name: Russ Fig CommentsI am looking to purchase 1968 and 1969 PVHS yearbooks. Please e-mail if you would like to sell. Grew up in BSG. Graduated from PVHS in 1975.
Name: Frank Washburn CommentsI was seeking information about Big Stone Gap due to a possible opening for an enlisted ROTC instructor at Powell Valley High School. Very nice website indeed!! Thanks.
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