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Name: Geraint & Karen Jones CommentsDear all, Stayed one Sat night at a hotel in Big Stone Gap,after a visit to The Carter Family fold in August 2007, where we met Bill Smith, who kindly guided us to the hotel late that night. We joined Bill and his wife at their church for a memorable morning service. My wife and I had three fantastic weeks in Virginia last year, we covered approx. 3500 miles in three weeks during which time we visited all the Presidential birth places and burial places and also travelled the whole length of The Crooked Road Trail and enjoyed the music tremendously.We cant wait to make a return to a fabulous state in the not too distant future. Thanks for the memories Karen & Geraint JONES
Name: Willie C Stewart Sr CommentsTrying to locate family members of Dr. Samuel Thaxton who is my great greatfather his son is Garnett Osalaw Thaxton who married my grandmother Dorothy Johnson and from their marriage came my mother Nancy Thaxton so can you be of any assistance in providing me with information about the Thaxton family in Big Stone Gap because my grandfather told us he was from Big Stone Gap. Thank You.
Name: johnny bruce ayers CommentsHello, still looking for any information on the Flores or Sproles families.Uncle Rufus Flores lived in the Wildcat section where the rail road crossed the road. Any help will be appreciated.Thank you, john ayers
Name: johnny bruce ayers CommentsHello, still looking for any information on the Flores or Sproles families.Uncle Rufus Flores lived in the Wildcat section where the rail road crossed the road. Any help will be appreciated.Thank you, john ayers
Name: Brenda (Collins) Brooks CommentsBorn in Big Stone in 1958 To John and Elizabeth Collins. Can't wait to go back for vacation. Haven't been there in a few years. Miss it
Name: Brenda (Collins) Brooks CommentsBorn in Big Stone in 1958 To John and Elizabeth Collins. Can't wait to go back for vacation. Haven't been there in a few years. Miss it
Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret CommentsGREAT WEB SITE! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden government benefits you are eligible for and how to significantly increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.
Name: Dan Hill CommentsThe Powell Valley High School Class of 1963 is having its 45th reunion, 8 and 9 August 2008. Need to contact the following persons Henry Eaves, Johnny Hunter, Johnny Woodward, Lynda Diane Graham, Gladys Hood, Kenneth Riggs. If you know how to reach these classmates, please contact me. For information on reunion activities, please contact me at danandcarla@hotmail.com or at 804-725-9690.
Name: It's ME again :) CommentsI loved the comments from "Visitor after 40 years". I couldn't have said it better myself. The older population doesn't want anything in this town for anyone that's why this deadbeat town has nothing. One day when they are all dead and gone this town will disappear of the face of the earth cause if they run out the youth (which they are good at) there will be NOTHING left! I don't blame you for not coming back cause you aren't missing a thing except dirty roads, run down buildings, elderly people, and rich people who think they are better than everyone, and the mighty pow pow pow valley Viking faithful who insist they are the best other than that you aren't missing anything. Election day is approaching and I remind you if you want to continue the same path re-elect these people but if you want FRESH, NEW leadership that will work for you vote for someone other than the incumbents! It’s time for a much needed CHANGE in Big Stone Gap, Virginia’s town council!!!!!!
Name: Lynne Tate Short CommentsMy grandmother, Mary Cameline Bledsoe Giles, lived in Big Stone for years on 5th Ave. Any relatives or friends, please write.
Name: Lynne Tate Short CommentsMy grandmother, Mary Cameline Bledsoe Giles, lived in Big Stone for years on 5th Ave. Any relatives or friends, please write.
Name: Lynne Tate Short CommentsMy grandmother, Mary Cameline Bledsoe Giles, lived in Big Stone for years on 5th Ave. Any relatives or friends, please write.
Name: Brian Commentsto visitor after 40 years I hope you didn't let the door hit you on your way out.
Name: Visitor after 40 years CommentsWe just finished a visit to BSG. Having lived there so long ago not much looked as I remembered. My old school is now a school monument beside a gas station. Ah the signs of change; But was it for the best? For better or worse here are some observations; I was surprised at how little the town has grown compared to the likes of Norton and Abington. Once sleepy little towns that are now into or heading towards the 21st century. After talking to a few of the locals it was apparent that the lack of law for selling alcohol 'by the drink' had kept the town from gaining other businesses. The Holiday Inn was brought up more than once. Seems a local preacher had lobbied to keep the sales of alcohol to a minimum. Well it seems that he and his followers won and between them and the other complaint I heard, that of "land barons" in the area not wanting growth, they've all but kept BSG from much positive growth. And now that businesses have moved on to Norton and other surrounding towns I'm afraid that the tourist business isn't going to be enough. Neither will the up coming movie shoot either. That bandaid will wear off pretty quick. It's a shame really, BSG people deserve more and better. What was it the local paper called BSG? A "bedroom community", where jobs are else where and people only come back to sleep. Besides the mines and 'service jobs' there's not much else actually IN BSG. Speaking of the service jobs, If you're going to make a living serving people (tourist), be it food drink or services (hotels etc) then you should at least make an attempt to make them welcome. They had a gem of a person over at the Comfort Inn, but then I found out she's from Norton. With the exception of the Used book store owner, the local gun shop, Pizza Hut and the Wal-Mart every where else I was met with indifference. Hea all I'm saying is; if you want people to spend their money then treat them like you want to be treated. But I'll give credit where it's due too, everyone in BSG was friendlier than most of the eastern seaboard towns I've been in. Even when they were indifferent they weren't nasty about it. Think New York City... The town really needs a good resturant or two, if you expect to get tourist in then you need to be able to feed them something rather than fast food. I've travelled to over 30 different countries in my life and one of the things I look for is a 'mom and pop' place to eat. Because you normally can really get a good taste of the local cuisine. But you won't find that in BSG. Not a one. None in Norton either, if you don't count Mosley's; Which was nothing more than someone opening a can and warming up the food. Bland, tasteless hospital food. A shame because the decor was pretty nice. The best meal we had the entire time there was from the local Food City Grocery! They cooked some decent vittles there! Do you think passing the 'selling alcohol by the drink' law is going to change this? To late BSG, to late. You let a few people make that decision for you. But when you think about it Norton was set up better for businesses anyway, right off of route 23 they could sprawl out on either side. In BSG you'd have to drive down into the hollower on narrow roads and limited parking. No BSG is going to remain a 'bedroom community' (hea don't shoot me I didn't coin the phrase) a good place for retiree's to come and retire to. And that's good too, there's business in that sort of township, just ask parts of Florida. But if you're going to make that work then you need better places to eat and "over the top" service. Because if you want someone to come back you need to be falling all over yourself to make the impression that you appreciate them and are happy to serve them. The town needs to spend some money cleaning up and rebuilding the town itself. Parts of town looked like I could have been walking in one of the many '3rd world' countries I have visited again. The antique look is in but it can't be falling down in disrepair. That goes for the few fast food places too, old and run down buildings need to be updated. At least America still needs coal, so the mines will continue on, for as long as the coal last anyway. See you around BSG, I'll come back and check up on you again some day. Until that day comest my next few vacation weeks will be spent some place else.
Name: Donna Taylor CommentsHI everybody I just found out about the tornado that happened on march 4th. Wow I know it down there, My father was from there and i have relatives down there too. I was there in august of 2007. Did any damage happen down by the train tracks an by the cadet bridge. My aunt Mabel Collins and my Uncle Junior Taylor live there. Thanks
Name: Carl Turner CommentsI was born in BSG but moved away when I was 4. My parents moved back there in 1973 and my mother(Nila Turner) My brother(Sam Turner) and other relatives still live there. I check back with the citys and the Post's web sites to keep up with whats going on there.
Name: kaori Commentsi am so happy that i find this site i hope my family look this comments
Name: Larry CommentsOh another name remembered for BSG area is Curt Hopkins, son of Virginia Huff Hopkins. I believe his brother was Junior Hopkins. Larry
Name: edward galloway Commentsi am from big stone gap. left there over 50 years ago. been back to visit a few times. i have family there. love ya all. edward galloway
Name: Miranda Deboard CommentsI Just wanted to take a moment to Let the Emergency teams know how greatful i am to see how fast they responed after the tornado hit. I opened my door seconds after it was over and saw responders already on the scene. Again Thanks for being there.
Name: Tammy Cannon Commentslooking for Huff, Bruner, or Hopkins Family that may still be local
Name: Larry CommentsI continue to look for any information about the Huff family and Jennette & Nennie Bruner. Thank you to those few who have replied and helped. Larry
Name: VILA REED ANDERSON CommentsSo sorry to hear about the tornado in BSG. My father was born and raised there and moved my family there when I was in the fifth grade - 1970 about - we stayed about 1 year. Moved back to Oak City, NC. His family was the Reed's and Nichol's (Nichol's Refrigeration). Haven'been there in quite some time. Still have relatives there. Hope they are all OK.
Name: Becca Wright Long CommentsI just received pictures of the recent BSG tornado from Maggie Buckles Shortt---hard to believe!!! I graduated from PVHS in 1972, and have oodles of great memories and lifelong friends from BSG, especially Maggie!! I would love to hear from former classmates and friends.
Name: You don't need my name Again CommentsI just wanted to thank Sheila (Stanley) Kilgore for her wonderful comments to my comment. I am honored to see that someone finally feels the way I do about that issue. I honestly believe everyone is blind sided and feel that it's okay for kids to drink, smoke, and do things not acceptable AS long AS they aren't doing it in public. Well, I have news for you this town isn't perfect and kids will be kids whether you want them in your town or not they are here. My suggestion to the council is DO something about it. Your actions speak louder than your comments so DO something about it. The kids are bored here so fix the problem and STOP making it worse. Look around people after High School how many kids honestly stay here? NOT many that's for sure. That's either A) because they don't want to leave, B) THEY can't afford it. or C) Have a job and are happy here. The rest Leave and how many actually return? Probably not that many. Yeah well, sorry to burst your bubble but I'm sure that half of you reading this don't care because as I mentioned in my previous post this town doesn't seem to be "kid friendly" sad BUT true! Again I would like to challenge town council to get their act together and STOP fighting over stupid things.You are a board ELECT by the people so it's time that you start AGREEING on things and PASS things for the CHILDREN of this town. You are adults so START acting like it. I believe that if more people in this town would love and speak out for the children we'd have a much better community. Another fact once all the elderly die and you have no children left YOUR TOWN also DIES! Do you elect officials even take that into consideration? Didn't think so. Well, that is all I have to say for now. Remember that the local town council election is almost upon us. ASK questions and vote for the QUALIFIED candidate NOT the well know one. That is EXACTLY why we are in this situation in the 1st place.
Name: Miranda Deboard CommentsI have lived here most of my life and i am proud to call it home. If Connie Caldwell is related to the Deboard family email me
Name: Thomas Collins(Tom) CommentsJust looking old friends, been gone for around 12 years now. if anyone wants to please feel free to e-mail me. class of 1995 Appalachia High School
Name: kayla barnette Comments
Name: connie caldwell CommentsLooking for relatives and ol'friends
Name: u got nerve Commentswe don't sell out our hometown hero's.get you autographs somewhere else.
Name: Jimmy Widener CommentsI am a sports memorabilia collector. I need help getting the Jones brothers autograph. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Johnny B Ayers CommentsDoes any body have info on the Sproles or Flores famalies, My Mother was born in BSG in 1914. My Uncle was Rufus Flores, lived in the Wildcat section. Any info would be gratfully appreciated. Thanks! Johnny Bruce Ayers
Name: Eunice Hurd Lund CommentsGrew up in East Stone Gap in 1932-43. I had many friends and family in the Powell Valley area. Looking for info on my grandfmother Betty Richardson, born in Elizabethton, Tn. married to Charles N. Cole. They lived East Stone Gap. She died in 1943.
Name: diana smith Commentslooking for lindy stacy
Name: Beverly judson CommentsI used to visit my grandmother, Edith Fletcher, and I miss the visits and hospitality of Big Stone.
Name: Elizabeth Hazelton CommentsI am looking for an uncle or any of his family. I do not know if my uncle is still alive, but if you are part of his family, please email me. His name is Carl Hubbard and the last known place he lived was Big Stone Gap, VA. Thanks so much.
Name: Sheila (Stanley) Kilgore CommentsIn response to You don't need my name's comment..I TOTALLY AGREE...Just incase people do not realize TIMES HAVE CHANGED well accept Big Stone Gap anyway..I remember when you were able to cuise town and stay out a lil bit later than 6pm..The roads here now close at 6pm no matter what day of the week..And to answer Lula's comment..BORED IS WHEN KIDS HAVE NOTHING TO DO...AND THAT GOES FOR ALL KIDS BIG AND SMALL. A lot of kids around here have jobs and help people out but after that is finished what else is there to do...And you don't need to know my name is right..this is nothing but a retirement town...and that is the way town counsel, town manager, the mayor anyone who has anything to do with running the town want it...and until they wake up and realize there are a lot of kids in this town and just stop saying the kids are the future of Big Stone Gap i guess the kids are going to keep getting in trouble hooked on drugs, alcohol and whatever else comes to mind. These kids need more to do than just go to school, HELP PEOPLE OUT as lula suggested.. Wake up lady and get out of the stoneage kids want a life to do some of they things that interest them not just want parents or people who run the town want them to do......
Name: tommyshortt CommentsHI' tommyshortt hear again. iam just letting you know that I will be back at the trail this year.and I allso have a new song out right now called 'small town girl' so can check that out on my sites on the webb. thank so much. your singer tommyshortt,
Name: Donna Taylor CommentsHI everybody, Just wanted to say hi. I also wanted to say hi to sam collins, are you related to milam and mabel collins. She's my aunt, my father was frank Taylor, he waw married to eleanor. My grandma was Dora Taylor. P;ease write back and let me know.
Name: Scott Hannah CommentsBecky & I plan to visit Big Stone Gap soon. She read a book titled "Big Stone Gap" and wants to see the area!
Name: Tammie Wells Schaaf CommentsI was born in Appalachia but my parents and Grandparents lived in Big Stone Gap. My family moved to NC when I was young but we visited the Gap every summer till I was 17 or 18. I miss it greatly and my Grandparents have passed over and their beautiful huge house near Bullett Park has long since been sold out of our family. I would love to visit the house I spent allmy childhood summers in just 1 more time! Maybe I will get to someday. My Grandparents were Lawerence and Eula Wells and my Dad was Gene Wells. We still have relatives in the Gap and in the Valley and hope to visit them as soon as possible! Tammie Wells Schaaf
Name: sam collins Commentshi big stone gap and I like to say hi to all my family there and I'l see you soon
Name: Everetta Hall Boyd CommentsI have been trying to locate a friend who lived near my grandmother and my aunt and uncle in the Beverly Hills section of Wise, VA, but his family moved to Big Stone Gap around 1965 or 1966. Does anyone know how I could contact Bill Sturgill?
Name: YOU DON'T Need my name.... CommentsThis is in response to Lula Baxley’s comment...1st off I have lived in BSG my entire life....and there has NEVER been anything in BSG to interest my boredom. I would like to ask you the question where on earth have you been hiding at.....under a ROCK? can't you see that there is NOTHING for the children to do besides sit at home and play video games. Our lovely town council and their lovely ordinances and curfews they make take everything that children try to do away from them. Besides The Park and the hs and park and rec teams honestly lady what else is there to do in this town for the children please answer me that? You’re probably one of these people who are blindsided too that think children should be stuck at home with a list of things to occupy them besides having real fun. Please this town has never had the children in mind and they never will. This is a town for elderly and retiring seniors and one day it’s going to collapse and people will look back and say what did we do wrong then I can say well I told you so. Thanks for allowing me to express my thoughts/opinions. Have a lovely day!
Name: Myron P CommentsNice town,plan to visit in the near future.See you folks soon.
Name: Joe Snader Commentsgreat web sight just trying to see if i remembered any one born thair in 1940 and moved away in 1957
Name: Geraint & Karen Jones CommentsChristmas greetings to everyone at Big Stone Gap, in particular to Bill Smith & his wife ,who invited & took us to their church service ,back in August 2007.Bill is a leading light in The Crooked Road heritage music trail. Unfortunately due to a major hard drive malfunction I have lost all contact details with Bill, who was most helpful when we visited The Carter Family Fold & The Floyd Country Store on our recent visit to your country. If anyone who reads this knows Bill I would be most grateful if you would be kind enough to pass on my email address. Wishing everyone avery happy xmas time & a healthy & wealthy 2008. Kindest Regards Geraint Jones.
Name: Bob Crawford CommentsI am looking for a cousin, Joan Crawford (Gibson), they last I heard she lived in Big Stone. If someone could get a message to her, or give her my email address, or let me know some other way I can contact her, it would be greatly appreciated, Thanks, Bob Crawford
Name: john Commentscan anybody tell me about the death of johnny holmes of keokee????? i no he past away about a month ago and what i'am looking for is the name of the funeral home who served his family and the newspaper in which his OB.was listed in............john
Name: Ray Levitt CommentsPleased to find this web site it has brought back some very happy memories. I visited your town back in 1984 when I was an engineer installing the first longwall at the Bullet mine, is it still open? I met some great people and had a wonderful time, I could have stayed forever. Larry, Benny, Bear, Robert, and a sassy gal called Jenny are just a few I recall, I hope their still OK, God bless em all, you will always be in my heart, my very best wishes,Ray Levitt
Name: Lula Baxley CommentsI have just finished scanning the Big Stone Web site, and find it very sad that there are some so disenchanted with Big Stone and the area. I really don't know exactly what BORED means, but I think it means we have no creativity, and that we have to be entertained. I grew up about two miles from a small town named Stonewall, Oklahoma, and it much smaller than Big Stone. There was Sunday School, Church and Training Union, a small movie house for a few years, baseball, basketball, get-to-gethers at friends homes, going swimming and picnicing in the summer and for the girls lots of sleep-overs at each others homes, with the parents looking in on us frequestly...now that probably doesn't sound very exciting, but I remember having a good time growing up. When I had exhausted all the fun-things, and mentioned there was nothing to do to my mom or dad, they would promptly give me a list as long as my arm, nd then say, "when you are finished, I have another list." Needless to say, I never returned for the second list. So get off your rear-ends, and stale minds and become creative, there are plenty of people who need help in this area, if you run out of fun things to do, put in a long day helping and reaching out to others, and you won't have time to be bored. Get outside yourself, and find an exciting world.
Name: Reba Huff-Austin CommentsI didn't live in Big Stone Gap but visited there a lot. My family and I lived in Stonega. We left in the summer of 1954 just before the new school year began. I saw Paul E. Rier's contribution while surfing. If he is the son of Virginia Rier, who was my first grade school teacher, that would be wonderful. I would like to know if she is still living and maybe contact her. Virginia will forever be a large part of my heart. There is not a day that goes by that I don't remember "home". The lifestyle and the whole aire about it just flows through your veins if you ever lived there for any length of time. My father was Charles Huff and we lived in the Upper Camp on the other side of Callahan Bridge. I wonder if anyone remembers Lizzie Avery-Livingston. She was my grandmother and was pretty well known. I just want to say that I love this site and might become a frequent visitor.
Name: Russ Fig CommentsIf you really want to take a walk down memory lane check out the many pictures on Classmates.com for Big Stone Gap High School, Powell Valley High School, Big Stone Gap Elementary School, Appalachia High School and East Stone Gap High School. I have spent a lot of time scanning yearbooks and senior pictures for people to enjoy. You may be able to locate photos of your parents, grandparents or even great-great grandparents and other relatives. Enjoy !!! PVHS Class of 1975
Name: Sandra Taylor CommentsHello My name is Sandra Taylor I am from Long Island New York. My father was from Big Stone Gap. His name was Frank Taylor. My Aunt Mabel Collins still lives in Big Stone and so Does my Uncle Clarence Taylor. I was just down in Big Stone this past August with my sister Donna. I used to always visit Big Stone with my family during our annual summer vacation. My father left Big Stone when he joined the Army in 1944 he met my mother Eleanor when he was stationed at Fort Hamilton NY in Brooklyn. My parents moved to West Babylon Long Island in 1957 and my father lived there until his death in March of 1980. I always loved going on our family trip to Virginia it was so beautiful such a small country town.
Name: TOMMYSHORTT CommentsI JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLOW AND GIVE OUT MY SPACE ADDRESS OUT FOR PEOPLE TO SEE. IT IS http;//www.myspace.com/tommyshortt. ALLSO JECK OUT MY NEW BLUE AND LONLEY CD ON THER. AND I HOPE TO COME BACK AND SING AGAIN AT THE TRAIL OF THE LOMSOME PINE. THANK AGAIN.
Name: Jerry Holman CommentsAbout thirty years ago I came to Big Stone Gap and held a tent meeting. I have not forgot the kindness and support that was given to me. The fellow that helped me organize the meetings either owned or worked at a Christian Book Store there. He also had a Christian radio show. I can not remember his name but I would love to hear from anyone that might remenber these meetings. I hope to hear from someone that was there. If you know the name of the Pastor that worked at the bookstore I would love to have it. I would love to come back and minister in your wonderful town again. Pastor Jerry Holman
Name: joan marwede CommentsMary Alice Herron and Peggy. Where they sisters? Was Peggy otherwise known as Mable? If so Mary Alice Herron (Pearson) was my grandmother. She was married to Harley Reed Pearson and had one child, William Fletcher. Is she the one you are looing for?
Name: Martha Belcher Dunagan CommentsHello Everyone. I am from BSG . Moved to Indiana when I was 9, some many years ago. My parents are Prentiss Belcher & Ernistine Burke Belcher. I am looking for family that is still there. There are the Egans family and alot of Belchers still there Would love to here from anyone of you. It has been to long. I hope to get to come home in Oct. See the pretty colors. Please email me . I am on my space. Love this web site, keep up the great job. Love to all & May God Bless
Name: TOMMY SHORTT CommentsHI TOMMY SHORTT HEAR THANKS FOR HAVEING ME TO SING FOR EVERBODY AT THE PRESHOW. I HOPE TO COME AND SING AGAIN NEXT YEAR YOUR SINGER SONG WRITER TOMMY SHORTT GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Name: Brenda Croan CommentsJust had a wonderful trip visiting my hometown of Saltville, Virginia, and also Bigstone Gap where some of my friends live. While in Bigstone my husband Charlie and I visited the mother of a good friend of mine. My friend's name is Adriana Trigiana. Her mother's name is Ida Trigiana. Adriana's mother took us on a tour of her beautiful home where Adriana grew up. She also sent us down the road from her to visit another nice lady. Her name is Iva Lou Johnson who happens to be one of Adriana's characters in her novel about Bigstone Gap. Like all the rest of the people from Bigstone "I can't wait to see her movie." While in my hometown I met with another person who's in the news these days. Steve "Chicken" Morris. He will be in the new Survivor China that will air this month on tv. He also informed me he is also a cast member on "The Adventures of the Real Beverly Hillbillies" soon to air. My cousin M.C.Tolbert who pastors a church there in Bigstone was kind enough to play us a few tunes on his Banjo. Our trip was very enjoyable in your hometown. Thank you, Brenda Croan Fillmore, Indiana Saltville, Virginia's Original "Salt Mountain Girl"
Name: PAULA HALL CommentsGood Evening Everyone, I am searching for a John D. Warf. I have been told that he was from Big Stone Gap. He was in the Air Force and told he was a good ballplayer. Also that he got out of the Air Force and went to play up in Pittsburgh, Pa as a pitcher. Left there and I think went back into the service. While in the Air Force, he was stationed over at Chelveston RAF Base near Rushden, England. There is a site www.rushden.org and that is a picture of John D. Warf in the GI photo section. His name is spelled wrong in that phote. I have orders with his exact name on it... He is in the section of GI Friends- Know Anyone? In the picture with John D Warf is Frenchie and Bill Scheffel. He also had a knickname of "Clem". My husband Jim Hall was over there with him... Thanks and Have a Great Day. Hope someone out there knows where he is now. Paula
Name: Samuel (Day) Reasor CommentsI grew up around Big Stone along with my brothers and sisters. Still go there every year for vacations and family reunions. Plan to build another small home up there where my mothers home still stands on my fathers farm
Name: Daniel Connelly CommentsI once knew a man from Big Stone Gap. He and I served in the U. S. Army Signal Corps. His name is Charles Langrel. I first met Charles while attending training at Fort Monmouth N. J. He and I were stationed at Sinop Turkey in the early Sixties. We were friends but I have not seen or heard from him in all these years. BSG is an inviting looking community from what I am able to discern from this web site. If ever I should come by this area I will be sure to stop.
Name: Madonna Kay Browe CommentsI was born in Big Stone Gap Virginia in 1981 at the Lonesome Pine Hospital. I come up through there sometimes when I go visit my grandparents on Jenkins Kentucky. I Think it is really great that I can get on the internet and look up where I was born and learn stuff about it.
Name: Gabriel Shupe CommentsI love Big Stone Gap a nice place to live I born and raised here thank u for a great southwest va town
Name: Harold CommentsI agree with sheila (below) there's noting for young kids here except for highschool sports. what about the other kids who dont make the team, or not into sports or the band? wouldnt a boys/girls club of some kind add flavor to this hole in the mountain? no? well they will find something to do then, probably drugs. and its our grandkids thats gonna be subject to it even worse a few yrs from now. all these people movin in because of the new prision are alot of drug dealears & city people who have no morals & their kids are irresponsible, rude, have no heart, and just plane brats & some are drug dealers. ya better wake up BSG, we will loose someting soon if this place dont change.
Name: Pete H. Felts CommentsWas raised in the Wildcat
Name: Charles E. Miller CommentsI recently signed a petition against the present water rate increase. I do support a increase and the amount is up to council, I know the water fund is in need of monies and repairs. The reason i object to the current increase is it did not include a way to ajust the rate for those at the lower end of the income scale. While I and most in the town can afford this type of increase those on incomes fixed at less than $1000 a month find it very hard to make it without the increase. I think a way of determing those who need it should have some type of adjustment. This I believe needs some thought.
Name: brian phillips Commentsme and my entire family living here are really suprised with the growing of big stone gap. ive not visited big stone since leaving there during my middle school years, but through pictures ,i am able to relive being there.. i am 31 years old now. and can remember alot ..
Name: Kathleen Brooks CommentsNeat area, going there this week end for my sister in laws family reunion (The Kilgore family)
Name: Donna CommentsHi im trying to get a hold of itsmeoco@aol.com. I saw your letter on the website and so did my sister sandy. You said your greatgrandma is mabel collins, thats my aunt she's my fathers older sister. It's nice to meet you. Write me back okay?
Name: Olivia CommentsTo Donna Taylor! I am a Collins!.. .Mable Collins is my great grandma. Conact me by email... My grandpa is Donald Collins. This is sooooo cool!
Name: Brian Orr CommentsJust getting started in looking up my family history. My grandparents, Roy Orr and Patsy (Peterson)Orr, are from there. My dad Stephen, and his brother Bob, spent their summers there with their grandparents growing up. So, I assume I have some roots in Big Stone Gap.
Name: ROSETTA LEE BARKER CommentsI WAS BORN IN BSG BUT LEFT AROUND THE AGE OF 11. I WAS BORN ON AUGUST 19, 1953. MY FAMILY WERE THE BARKER'S. MY FATHER WAS MARVIN BARKER AND MY MOTHER WAS LORETTA SAYLOR. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT KNEW THEM OR REMEMBERS THEM. I'M LOOKING FOR OLD FAMILY PICTURES BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY MYSELF. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE THERE CAN HELP ME. I NEVER FORGOT BSG. IT WILL ALWAYS BE HOME TO ME. THANKS, ROSETTA
Name: emmy umuahia Commentsi love this site keep it up is nice and good keep it up is finennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Name: Barbara Mumpower Young CommentsI just spent the last six months in the Gap. Two days after returning to Madison, I was homesick for BSG. I want to thank the BSG Fire Department and all the other friends of my dad, Spec, for all you did for him and helped to make my days easier while I there with him those last months. Thanks to the town council for the recognition of his service to the town. He loved Big Stone Gap and the wonderful people who call BSG home.
Name: Larry Cannon CommentsMy mother was Jeanette Huff. The Huff's owned a farm just outside of BSG.Ishmael Huff Sr lived and died on that farm, Ishmael Huff Jr did the same and was the last Huff to live on the farm. Both came to BSG from time to time. My Mother married a Kenneth "Neeni" Bruner of BSG and I am searching for any of the Bruner family that was related to Kenneth. My mother died in 1972 and was burred in the Huff family plot as "Jeanette Bruner", rightly so. But the cause of her death and many other questions are un-answered. If you are related to Kenneth Bruner or knew Jeanette (Huff) Bruner please contact me. Who know's we're probably related (by marriage)!
Name: Gary Reach Jr CommentsAll of my family, both sides are from here....Reach's and Elliott's
Name: Brenda Croan CommentsMy husband Charlie and I are planning to visit Bigstone Gap our next trip coming to Virginia where I'm originally from. We live in a small town in Indiana. If you happen to see my cousins, Millard and Anna Tolbert, who pastor's the church in Bigstone before I do please tell them "The Salt Mountain Girl" from Indiana says hello. Also, I'm really looking forward to seeing my friend, Adriana Trigiani's new movie one of these days in the near future. Thank you, Brenda Croan Saltville, Virginia's "Salt Mountain Girl"
Name: LISA BAKER CommentsI grew up in Big Stone and moved away because there were better job opportunities and more money elsewhere. Is there not baseball and softball leagues there to keep kids busy during the summer and basketball, football, and volleyball for fall and winter. They don't have to be for school teams, kinda like rec teams to keep busy and have fun. The school teams are usually for the really serious players and the rec. teams are usually for fun and keep you busy. That's what a lot of the kids around town down here do now. They do soccer, softball baseball, basketball, volleyball, basketball. Is there a YMCA around Big Stone Gap now? I can't remember if there was one when I was growing up or not. The one down here has soccer fields, basketball courts, and an indoor pool. Also, what happened at the Park?
Name: Nicolette McElyea (Coates) CommentsJust wanted to say hello to everyone from the class of 98. I now live in Florida with my 7 year old daughter. Hope everyone is well.
Name: LISA D BAKER CommentsI haven't been home since the 15 year reunion, miss everybody. Ya'll take care.
Name: Marvin W. Shortt CommentsI was born and lived in Cadet. Still visit BSG often to visit a brother, two sisters, and lots of friends.
Name: Alyssa Berthelsen CommentsJust wanted to say that i miss living down there. It is the most beautiful area i have lived in.
Name: Sheila (Stanley) Kilgore CommentsI have lived in Big Stone Gap most of my life since graduating PVHS in 1995. Used to there were things for kids to do here. Now there is nothing. People around here complain about the kids here being on drugs but nothing is done about it. Each time the kids in this town actually find something to do like skateboarding, game rooms, whatever, something always happens that they get shut down or it is fixed to where they can no longer do anything. All kids around here have to do is sit in the house watching tv. There is nothing here for them to do and when they get in trouble because when they do find something to do it is most of the time illegal, or they get grawled out for doing it whatever it may be. Look if you want the kids around here to stay out of trouble and drug free. GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO DO. MAKE A PLACE HERE JUST FOR KIDS. You just might see a big difference in them.
Name: Christine Smaltz CommentsJust finished reading all 3 BSG novels. Feel like I know the place. Originally from PA. Have never visited your area, but will try next time I'm up that way.
Name: Ramona L Archie CommentsI am the Daughter of Raymond Buford Trent. If you have any information about the Trent family please let me know monamay777@msn.com. My Grandparents names are Lloyd Trent and Malinda Faye trent (Parson)later Thacker my aunts and uncles Michael(Mikey) Trent-Roy Trent-Lloyd Trent-Linda Trent(Belcher)-Sue Trent(Kinser)-Charlet Trent(Fogarty)-Joy trent (Myers) If you are kin or know anything please e-mail me. Thans, God Bless! Ramona Trent(Archie)
Name: David Walters CommentsI have been researching my family history. My Grandfather A.P.Walters and my Grandmother Maude Walters were from that area. Accoding to my Grandmothers Obit she was from BSG and My grandfather was a coal minner there. The first record I have of them is from 1917. My father grew up there and would tell me stories of BSG. It was a plave he loved dearly. He Was William A. Walters. If anyone knew these people I would love to hear from you. Thank you for this wonderful web site. It has brought me closer to the relatives I never knew
Name: Jane CommentsHas anyone hear of the town Keyoke? Not sure that I'm spelling it correctly. My father is from there and I'm interested in visiting the town. I have been told that it is not really a town, only a wide spot in the road not near Big Stone Gap.
Name: William B Crockett CommentsI'm interested in a jop opening there for a psychiatrist at the sate prison. Just googled the town up. Seems like a great rural area to live in.
Name: Donna Jo Mawk Myers CommentsI love to come to this site and read all the news about home. Even the ones of the young people slamming Big Stone as nothing to do! Sounds familar. I graduated from PVHS in 1968 and moved to North Carolina. Would love to hear any news about Carol Neeley and Sue Thompson. I have read all the Big Stone Gap books and love them.
Name: Wilma Riesenbeck CommentsRecently Visited BSG with Samuel Day Reasor and met his family there a few years ago. "Day" is my neighbor in Jacksonville, Fl and I have known he and Jane Reasor for more than 30 years. He still has a brother (Clifton) and Ada living there.Anyone wishing to contact "Day" Can E-Mail him at Reasors@bellsouth.net.He would appreciate hearing from you. He is now 83 years of age. He left BSG after graduation from Dryden High School to join the Navy. He has living sisters, Peggy living in Florida and Tillie, living Norfolk, Va. Friend of Day's
Name: Carlos (Brad ) Wolfe CommentsHello, just visiting. Graduated from PVHS in 1964. Been in California since 1972.
Name: Kristie Hollett CommentsLooking for a very wonderful guy I used to know.
Name: Michelle Caldwell Smith CommentsSearching for family that is from your area. My greatgrandfather was William Henry Stapleton wife ma have been an Alice or a Elsie Bledsoe. Margaret Stapleton was one of his daughters born 1902 married a John Corbet Caldwell . John moved to Ohio and Margaret moved to Fairfax then to Alexandria,Va. were she died. Searching for were The Stapleton's a buried etc. Michelle
Name: Marsha Kerr CommentsHAPPY SPRING BIG STONE GAP VIRGINIA ! The last time I posted something on this message board, I was heart achingly searching for my Birth Brothers and sister...Well in the MOnth of March...I FOUND THEM ALL ! What and experience of a lifetime...I've searched for 17 years ad I am ow 38 years old and begining a brad new life with all of them...Each ad everyone of them is so very special and I am so very proud of each of them....What a blessing it was to find my sister n law and my Big Brother Chris ....Then Marvin, Then David, Then Sonnie, Then Sherry, Then my birth mother, THEN My late baby brothers Rex...his sweet picture....Grandma Martin, Daddy and Grandma Grace Mullins...I know you helped me from heaven find my way back home to BIG STONE GAP Virgina !... Thank you God and "Aunt Boots" for helping find peace !.....Ill be HOME SOON AGAIN ! LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL WHO LIVE THERE :> Marsha Kerr (AKA Baby MULLINS), Springfield, Ohio
Name: giacomo savoy Commentswow, this was an amazing site.
Name: Jeni Womack CommentsI loved living in BSG! Carol Allen, Lisa Kelly, Susan Robertson, Jeffery Salaita....Mrs. Tipton for baton and Mrs. Williams for piano...Mr. Robert Summers and Miss Thelma Jones (Fields) were my "idols"!
Name: Mrs. Linda Hopkins-Gooden CommentsI am looking for descendants of my late grandparents (James "Big Jim" Rhoten and Sarah Fields Rhoten), my mother's parents, who died before I was born, and whom my mother was taken from as a child by social workers. My mother remembers there were about 13 children (her siblings) in all, but she only remembers one brother's name: LEONARD RHOTEN. If anyone has any information about any of James or Sarah's children, please e-mail me. Thanks! LINDA
Name: michael forrestal CommentsI had a relative who lived in town Dillard & Crystal Ball. We used to visit Big Stone Gap when I was a little kid. Fond memories. Uncle Dillard owned the movie house.He took us up into the mtns. to look for snakes. He would catch one and scare us with it.
Name: Frank E. Graham Jr. CommentsMy great grandfather, Frank Preston Graham, and his brother William each raised families in the Big Stone Gap area in the late 1800's . They both had orchard farms on what I believe is now called Williams Hollow Road (now enormously changed from the good old days). My grandfather, John E. Graham was born there in 1895 and graduated from High School in Big Stone Gap. When he was 92 I took him for his last visit to the old home place. We had an emotional visit to an old family graveyard just off Pennington Gap road. Grandpa lived to be 97 years old. I'm searching for any information to be found from the early twentieth century on any of these Graham folks. My father, Frank E. Graham recently passed away at the age of 85. Just before his passing we took a nostalgic trip to Big Stone Gap and were once again awestruck by the beauty and grandeur of the area. The trip triggered many deep memories from Dad's early childhood dating from the 1920's an 1930's. I was unable to locate the old family grave yard. Any information (or coaching on how to find information)relating to family and/or local history from the early to mid-twentieth century would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Name: Dan Slimp CommentsGreat website
Name: Marsha Rhealene Martin-Kerr (Adopted MULLINS) CommentsDear Big Stone Gap VA, A few months ago I posted a request asking that a message regarding myself searching for the last 17 years for my Birth Mother, brothers, and sisters. I just want to say, As of Tuesday, Mrch 6th, 2007.....I FOUND THEM ALL ! IM COMING HOME !........<BIG TEARS>...Ill be smealing the Coal dust and felling the resh Mountain Air as I have dreamed of doing since I was a little girl...Im sorry that time has went by and I will not get to meet my Grandmother Grace Mullins, Butt I promise her as she sis in Heaven that I will make her proud and I WILL hug my dear long lost brothers and sisters that I have cried for my intire life....38yrs.....ad I AM COMING HOME AT LAST ! Anything is possible, when you have HOPE AND GOD IN YOUR LIFE... Marsha...My search is finally over.
Name: evelyn austin CommentsMy mother was born and raised in Wildcat Va.I would love any information from anyone who knew her family.I heard some great stories from her about growing up there . I viusited often as a child and have some good memories.My moms maiden name was emma jo lawson. She had lots of brothers and sisters. Mom died in 1994.Her moms name was fannie and I think her dads name was James Elbert Lawson.I know there old home place was on the railroad tracks because when we visited my uncle chester lawson we usw to walk down the tracks to the house they grew up in. i'd love to hear from anyone who knew her. thanks, evelyn austin
Name: Jill Griffi CommentsGetting ready for summer road trip. Stopping by the town.
Name: Randy Wampler CommentsI hope this makes it into the scrapbook for Thomas Jones: Thomas, My name is Randy Wampler and I am from Norton, Virginia. I have been following your career since you played for Powell Valley in high school. Your father and I worked together in the coal mines on the night shift. Back then I told your dad that the best athlete ever to come out of Southwest Virginia was Ed Clark--little did I know that he was your uncle. I'm sure he is looking down smiling on both you and Julius. Before, I was a Steeler fan--now I pull for you and your brother wherever you guys are playing. We will always be pulling for you throughout lift. We love you and are so proud of you. Great job in the Super Bowl. Randy Wampler & Family
Name: Susan Carty Gilley CommentsI'm visiting again because I love this place. Just wanted friends to know that my webzine has become a reality. I have published an Arts/Entertainment Website for Southwest Virginia. www.thehypeonline.com Please let us know how we can serve you better. Susan Carty Gilley Editor, The Hype www.thehypeonline.com editor@thehypeonline.com
Name: dennis powers CommentsI attended East Stone Gap and Powell Valley between 49 and 60. I lived in Powell Valley during Grade School and moved to the Southern during High School. I really plan on coming back to visit soon. All of my good memories are from there.
Name: Ken Fleming CommentsGood Luck Thomas - Super Bowl MVP ? Show them some LPD Pride ! Aaron, Connie, Ken Fleming Clintwood Green Wave Fans. YOU CAN DO IT !
Name: Eddie Kilbourne CommentsGo to our web site to see pictures of events around Big Stone Gap. Look in the sports section to see Thomas and Julius Jones. The fourth of July parade is under events. www.kilbournephoto.com
Name: George W. Kirk CommentsThis entry is to correct the e-mail listed earlier. Sorry about that.
Name: Dannie Kirk CommentsI graduated from Appalachia High School
Name: George W. Kirk CommentsEnjoy the site very much
Name: Navada Gibson Hefin CommentsLove those beautiful mountains in Big Stone Gap and I go back almost every year just for the serenity and also to see relatives still living there.
Name: Christopher Woliver CommentsHEY SORRY TO BOTHER EVERYONE WITH MY BORING COMMENT, BUT I AM TRYING TO FIND MY DAD WHICH I HAVENT SEEN IN A VERY LONG TIME HIS NAME IS AMOS EDWARD WHITE AKA EDDIE IF U KNOW THIS PERSON OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION WHAT SO EVER PLEASE CONTACT ME EITHER BY EMAIL OR PHONE MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 1-276-835-8355 AND MY EMAIL IS HOMESLICECW@YAHOO.COM AND MY NAME IS CHRIS WOLIVER IM 18 YEARS OLD AND WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHERE MY DAD IS. HIS NAME IS ABOUT ALL I KNOW ABOUT HIM AND HE HAS A SISTER NAME RITA WHITE AND I THINK HIS OTHER SISTERS NAME IS MONA WHITE AND HIS MOTHERS NAME WAS MILDRED WHITE BUT SHE HAS PASSED ON NOW SO THATS NO HELP AND EVERYONE SAYS I LOOK LIKE MY DAD SO IF U WANA SEE RECENT PICS OF MY VISIT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HOMESLICECW AND U WILL SEE MY PROFILE WITH MY RECENT PICTURES OK THANK YOU EVERYONE
Name: Stacia Bell CommentsLooking for family.... (BELL)
Name: Jayson CommentsHello. I'd like to invite everyone to visit our church page located @ http://www.geocities.com/gracetemplechurch we'd greatly appreciate it. Come out and be with us. We'd love to have you. God Bless you all!
Name: maria Commentshello
Name: Olivia Collins CommentsI love Big Stone gap
Name: Michele Martin CommentsI've read all of Adriana Trigiani's Books and would love to visit. From the pictures on the website it looks like a very nice place to live!
Name: cathy Commentsi am new here, cont i get some one to tell me about real fast cars
Name: Linda Stacy CommentsHEY JUST WANNA SAY HELLO,IF ANYBODY NEEDS A FRIENDLY EAR,JUST EMAIL ME.
Name: Glenda Winegar CommentsNo matter where we end up living, our beautiful mountains will always be home. I come back every year to visit family and friends. My grand parents were Andrew and Ethel Gilliam. My parents were Bill and Emily Winegar.
Name: Terence (Terry) Taylor CommentsAlmost a year has past since the passing of my father, Gerald D. (Chubby) Taylor. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you have supported our family since his passing. I was blessed with 40 years of i his stories of growing up in Big Stone. He dearly loved you all and I love you all for loving him. Thank you. I hope to visit again soon. (My last visit was in '82). May God be with you all.
Name: Jacqualin Schermerhorn CommentsMy great uncle is Campbell Bascom Slemp who is from Big Stone Gap. I would like to leave more about him and our family.
Name: CHinubbie McIntosh CommentsHello, I am writing on behalf of my Grandfather, Chinnubbie McIntosh of Sapulpa, OK. He served with a resident of Big Stone Gap either in Battle Creek Mich (Fort Custer) or Neosho, MO (Camp Crowder) in 1945-1946. Upon their departure, the former resident told him to write to "Waxey" in Big Stone Gap, Va. He would love to re-establish contact. If anyone could point us in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated... Thanks Gabe Haney University of Tulsa gabriel-haney@utulsa.edu
Name: Marsha Martin-Kerr CommentsDear Big Stone Gap VA, BUlliton Board, My name is Marsha R. MArtin-Kerr AKA MArsha R. MULLINS and I was born 6-21 -68 and adopted in Xenia Oh. I have sent you posting before and am sad that you do not allow my posting on your site. I have searched my intire life for my birth family and know that they are ALL IN BIG STONE GAP VA.. Why did you bump my last effort ? You know who you come from...dont you...and all that see this message board LOVE THE ENTIRE aspect of Big Stone along with there fond memories.....Do they not..??? Then Please, wont you see that I do to...Your area was my haven as a child, knowing that My family histoy runs deep within these mountains...I oo can seal the coal dust and the crispness of the new rain...I too love the people of Big Stone, because THEY ARE me...my family...the ones that I so very much long for to meet one day in person... If you could please find it in your heart to allow this posting to go throughw, I would so very much appreciate your effort.. Have a wonderfule new year and God Bless my family roots in Big Stone Gap... Marsha R. Martin Kerr, AKA Baby Marsha R. MULLINS, born to Carol Wilson, sister to Sherry Wilson, sibling to others and relation to the WILSON_MULLINS_WELLS_JOHNSON FAMILY.
Name: Eva Shipley ( AKA Honey Williams) CommentsJust wanted to say hello
Name: Maggie CommentsHaving read all the books of Adriana Trigiani I was delighted to come across this site.
Looking at the pictures, you certainly have a beautiful location. I sincerely hope that one day I can come and visit to see for myself the places I have so enjoyed reading about.
With best wishes from Englandsha.Name: Appalachia CommentsVisit: The Town of Appalachia's website. http://www.townofappalachia.com
Name: Brenda Blakey CommentsI've traveled through Big Stone Gap a few years back. I'm a native of Virginia and was born in the small town of Saltville. In a nearby hollow known as Buckeye. I have become acquainted with Big Stone's well known author, Adriana Trigiani. She is the greatest and we have lots of things in common. I have also written three books for my hometown. I have been designated as my hometown's "Salt Mountain Girl." My cousin, M.C. Tolbert and his wife Anna just recently moved to Big Stone from Georgia. He is the minister of a church there. Thanks so much. My email is.....saltmnt.girl@sbcglobal.net Brenda Blakey
Name: Caroline CommentsI have read the book "Big Stone Gap" written by the town's famous author Adriana Trigiani. Looking at the picture's of BSG on the website, it looks such a beautiful town and a really nice place to live (and it's not as if I'm not used to beautiful landscapes seeing as I live in Ireland!!!) I would love to visit someday. Anyone who lives there is so lucky I say. Enjoy. :-)
Name: ROY ALLEN LAWSON Commentslike to find out about hometown
Name: Ernest Kelly CommentsChristmas 2004 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Gap Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The museum was closed, resting on Popular Hill The snow was falling and the town completely still. At the stroke of midnight, the mansion shook to its core, And through the mystery of Christmas it was nineteen sixty four. Forty years gone in a flash as time turned inside out. The night sparkled with miracles and magic was all about. I could see all over town…. the Trail Theatre, the Country Boy Pool, The Wildcat, Cadet, Southern, Mike’s, Jack’s and Carmine’s too. There was Powell Valley Drive-in and Crackers Neck And down by the high school stood old St. Nick. The students were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of presents danced in their heads. With mid-term finals just one week away The teachers had the tests all stacked in their sleigh. When out in the parking lot there rose such a clatter I jumped to my feet to see what was the matter. I ran to the window quick as a flash Tore open the shutter and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave a luster of midday to the objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should I see But eight of my teachers with a huge Christmas tree. Mr. Horton was out in front, so lively and quick I knew in a moment he was dressed as old St. Nick. More rapid than eagles, his courses he came, And he whistled and shouted and called them by name: Now Broadwater! Now Brooks! Now Dingus! Now Darnell! On Raines! On Read! On McChesney and Stallard too! To the top of the porch! To the upstairs hall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all! As quick as bunnies they scurried along, Cheering and laughing and singing their song. They were pulling a sleigh filled to the top And by each class room they skidded to a stop. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on each desk The crackling of paper as he threw down the test. His eyes… how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, His clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of exams he had flung on his back, He looked like a peddler just opening his pack. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard them exclaim, before they drove out of sight Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. My apologies to Clement Clark Moore Ernest Kelly Dec3, 2004
Name: Dr. Ifeomay Joshua CommentsI wished to join because I love education, Could you please include me in your list of all the members for me to be reach by every other members.
Name: Nancy Sturgill Paye CommentsWould love to hear from old friends!
Name: Dixie Pless Kamplain CommentsI have been doing some family research and my grandfather Thomas (Tom) Pless use to work driving a coal truck, I think. He passed Easter 2005. Before he died though he told me he use to drive in the city of Norton, Coeburn area. This would have been sometime in the 1930-1950 time. If anyone knew of him then or when him and my grandmother (Ruby) use to take Christmas trees and wreaths to Hazard I would like to talk to you.
Name: Kathy Willey CommentsI use to live in Big Stone Gap, until I remarried & now living in FL. But sure do miss the town, do come & visit Family who still live there
Name: K. Romano CommentsI did hear from one person but would be interested in hearing from more. Any information on the Wilson and Rose families from Big Stone Gap. My grandfather Dewey Wilson was born there in 1900 and my grandmother Anne Rose was born there around 1906. My grandmother's sister, Clara married a Giles. My great-grandmother's names were Fannie Mullins and Lydia Rose. Any information would be appreciated! My grandfather's family also came from an area around there called "Cracker's Neck".
Name: Hoagie CommentsBIG STONE GAP!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I LUUUUUUUUUUVVVVVV BIG STONE GAP!!!
Name: CP3 CommentsBIG STONE GAP= BEST TOWN NAME EVER p.s. Thankyou for thomas jones
Name: CP3 CommentsBIG STONE GAP= BEST TOWN NAME EVER
Name: CP3 CommentsBIG STONE GAP= BEST TOWN NAME EVER
Name: Tiffany CommentsI found out about this town from a fellow ebayer. Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Just wanted to say hello from Fairfax County, Virginia!
Name: Russ Fig CommentsLastnight I saw Adriana Trigiani at Barnes & Nobel in Johnson City, Tn. She is the most amazing, personable, humorous and beautiful person you can ever meet. And her mother is absolutely wonderful, intelligent and interesting to talk to. If you haven't purchased and read Big Stone Gap, Home To Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Hollow and Adriana's other books, do so soon. It's GREAT reading. And be sure to watch for her book signing tour dates at a town or city near you. That's an event you don't want to miss!!! I waited 4 hours to get my books autographed and it was "time well spent". Adri, keep the great writings coming. You're the best!!!
Name: Tom Moore CommentsI did a search on this site because my mother was born in BSG (1921) and I believe still has relatives there.
Name: Mae Macian CommentsTrying to find information about Colonel(Kern)S. Coomer. Yes, that's his given name. He was born in Big Stone Gap area in 1888, married Ollie Bush around 1910, had several children, divorced and then I believe he married a Gracie Davis. Died approx 1962 and is buried in a local cemetery in your area. Any information would be greatly appreciated as he seems to have dropped out of site from 1920 to 1962. Thanks in advance for any help.
Name: Russ Fig CommentsIf you wish to take a trip down memory lane visit Classmates.com. Be sure to find the state, town and school first. Then click on "Photo Album". There you will find Senior photos of the very first yearbook ever published for Big Stone Gap High School in 1924. Several other years are also posted. Also if you choose Appalachia High School you will find the very first yearbook pubished dating back to 1929. Then visit Powell Valley High School photo albums for some more "memory lane" trips. Have fun and e-mail me if you don't see your year and would like to have it posted. Russ Fig, PVHS Class of 1975
Name: Randy R. CommentsI'm looking for an old friend who was born and raised in Big Stone Gap. She was born around July 8, 1975 - her birthname is Jennifer (Jill) Graham. She goes by Jill. I know she had a son sometime around January 7, 1995. If anybody has any information it would be appreciated - please post your comments and I'll check back periodically. Thanks
Name: Donna Huff CommentsJust saying hello and thanks for the memories! I spent may good times in that area as a child (in the sixties)visiting relatives (LOVELLS & Moores)in BSG & East Stone Gap. My parents are both laid to rest in Powell Valley cemetary...Among my memories are the tasty hot dogs and chili & the hamburgers from the Country Boy and we always did a stop at the Piggly-Wiggly before returning to Maryland! Enjoyed your site. Hope to return to your area soon! |
