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Haymond Clan reunion held

The 2019 family reunion of the descendants of the Haymond Clan was held Sept. 1. Many were missing from the day. As usual, good food was enjoyed by those who came out. Prizes this year were tote bags with the family name and year printed on them. Those receiving these momentos were: Hazel Davidson as the oldest direct descendant at 101. On the other end of the age scale was Jordan Rowan just two days shy of her third birthday. Jenny Haymond Carr captured the prize for the farthest traveled, coming from Apache Junction, Arizona. Charles and Carol Gooding took the award for ...

Cooper family hosts reunion

The 75th Cooper reunion was held Aug. 11 at the Mountain Farm below Harman. Jonnie Ann Lane Skidmore, president, gave the welcome.Tom Cooper shared morning devotions. Scripture reading from Ps. 90 speaking on the brevity of our lives how quickly time passes. Our lives can be shortened by the way we live, choices we make. There are accidents, diseases that we are affected by over which we have no control. Life is good but brief compared to eternity. Appreciate the blessings of the day. Love more and be kind. He led the group in prayer. Vice president Brody Skidmore read a devotional. ...

Auvil family reunion held Sept. 8

The descendants of Charles and Charlotte Righman Auvil gathered at the New Beginnings Church on Sept. 8 to celebrate the 20th annual Auvil reunion. After the blessing by Freda Norris, a covered-dish dinner was enjoyed by all. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship of family and friends. Those present and recognized were Gerald Cline, oldest man; Rosalie Poling Marsh, oldest woman; Mason Lee Snyder, youngest child; Justin and Brittany Snyder, most recently married; Brian Edge, Fairmont, traveling the farthest; John and Carol Edge, couple married the longest, and John and Carol Edge and Carol ...

TVHS Class of 1964 gathers

BEVERLY — On Aug. 17, a lovely day in the valley, the Tygarts Valley High School Class of 1964 gathered at Camp Pioneer 4-H Camp to celebrate 55 years since their graduation. The Camp Pioneer staff, with their accommodating nature, made it a pleasant occasion for all who attended. Tom ...

Bard family to host celebration

The Bard Family will come together over Labor Day weekend for fellowship and to celebrate the life of Helene Bard, who passed away last year at 100 years of age. Ronald and Helene Bard moved to Elkins in 1952 and opened the family business, Bard Motors, holding the Chrysler franchise ...

Karickhoff family hosts reunion

The family and friends of Warwick and Maggie Karickhoff gathered July 13-14 to honor their memories and also the memories of their children who have also passed, Audrey Kincaid, Roxie Simons, Virginia Keller, Elsie Crider, Snow Dear Ward, Earl Karickhoff and Deloris Smith. Their living children are Tula Curkendall and Oneita Powers. The 31st annual reunion was held at Century Union Hall, Century No. 1, with 80 attending. Saturday began with a pulled pork lunch (cooked by Aaron Harris) served at noon followed by group picture taking, an auction and memories shared. On Sunday, 45 ...