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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.
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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.
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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
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