Justice, Al Go owls! Graduated in 79, then played in a road band for a short-while living in motels. Joined the Air Force and did 8 years as Systems Analyst for Supply Accounts (big computers), getting to do real cool traveling. Got out and took my degree in Computer Science and now working in Charleston WV. Currently taking violin lessons and mastering banjo (hmm, trying to master banjo). I'm a volunteer usher for WV symphony, and go home to farm (War) every weekend. Avocations: I research the mountains around the world, the mountains amazing contributions to the world of meaning, mountain people's relationship with the world at large, and the mountain's history in macro-economics. New definitions of sustainable environments defined from a regional perspective. Football, music (violin, piano, guitar, banjo). Astronomy. Generalist science, math and physics (a top down approach). History. Experiemental gardening. Greenhouses. Loves: The Broncos, the Herd and of course the Owls, this Bach piece that is currently whipping my tail. Loves to see defeated: the Yankess, the Cowboys, people who do not play fairly in the real world. Posted by: hawksEagle1979
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(Marcurella)Vickie Lynn Payne I graduated in 1986, I have 2 sons from my first marriage to Raymond McKinley (from War Cove, We married May 1986 and Divorced Dec 31 2001) Matthew was Born Dec 1988, He is Happily Married and living with his wife Samantha and their 2 Beautiful little girls (Maria age 3 and Kayla Lynn Born Nov 25 2007) in Gastonia Nc, Shane is age 17 and lives with me here in Port Royal, Sc, I have 2 Great step-children, Christopher is 16 and Amanda is 13) Im Happily Married to a Handsome Cowboy/Type, Dean Marcurella, we were Married Feb 15 2003, (He is Itilian) We are happy here and I Love living a mile from the beach and No Snow ! I miss all my Old friends and Family who still live in Wva and Nc areas, I have L.A.D.A Diabetes and am on an insulin pump and also shots fo a diff insulin daily in the tummy and have alot of other health problems from the Diabetes, I take a total of 42 diff meds daily, I do alot of Volunteer work and spend as much time with my Kids and Husband and Friends as I can, I have alot of Big Creekers on my myspace so If you get a chance check it out, I enjoy doing alot of diff things, My Computer is My Connection to the Family in wva, I was raised in Bartley # 3 Holler, My Mommy (Marie Rose Keaton passed away July 19 2005, My Daddy Roscoe Keaton still lives in the Holler, My 2 Older sisters are Molly Prater Horn of Taz Va, she is Married to Mark and has 5 kids of her own and 1 step son, My sister Lillian (tiny) Payne Lambert lives in Bartley # 3 at the end of the holler, she is Married to Joey Lambert and has 5 kids of her own and 2 step daughters and a step-son who died in 2003, My brother is Michael Payne He lives in Trinity Nc and has 2 kids with Krissy Mitchell Payne, well thats about it for me, If anyone would like to contact me you can email me at vickieanddeanM@hotmail.com, OR vickieanddeanM@yahoo.com, And also check out my myspace pages and add me there, Thats where Im Usually online at (lol) Good luck to you all and God Bless............. Cant wait to hear from anyone who wants to chat.......... Just click the link to go to my page > My Space Page http://www.myspace.com/sc_babygirl Hope to hear from everyone soon......... Looking for Old school pals and Family. and anyone who is 100% honest and wants a Friend ! Go Owls ! Have an Awsome Day Posted by: vickieanddeanM
McGhee, Mary Mitchell Hey everyone! I am a 2001 graduate of Big Creek High School. I grew up in Newhall. Now I reside in Bluefield, WV with my husband Chuck and our 2 kids. Cloie is 10 months old and Chip, my step-son is almost five. I am currently attending Bluefield State College to become a teacher. I hope to see some of my old friends on here! GO OWLS! Posted by: Brooke
Addair, Becky Webb Hello Ya'll....... I'm Becky... I graduated from BC in 1994....... I married Joe (fromIaeger) in May 1996..... We lived and worked in Taylorsville NC for 7yrs..... Moved to Tazewell VA in 2003..... He then joined the Army since there wuz no jobs available....... We are now in Ft Bliss TX...... He has another year before he is out of the army and I am counting down the days.... lol...... We dont have no children...... Im workin part time with Carls Jr rite now...... I've been there since Oct 2005....... I'm almost finished with my Teaching Aide degree from Penn Foster Career School........ I do my courses online.... which is easy for me..... Would love to hear from anyone from c/o 94 or anyone that knows the "wereabouts" of peeps from c/o 94......... Holla at me anytime.... my email is bectasy2004@yahoo.com TTYL Posted by: Bectasy
Buttaci, Sharon Bateman Hi! I am a 1973 graduate of Big Creek High School. After high school, I attended Concord College I have one child, David Michael Fisher, now 25 years old. David is in the Navy, stationed in Jacksonville, Florida. I now live in New Jersey with my wonderful husband, Salvatore. I'd love to hear from you! E-mail : sambpoet@yahoo.com Posted by: SharSal
Click, Dorothy Lee Altizer I graduated from BCHS in 1963. I lived in Newhall, WV, and went to grade school at Newhall Grade School. Jr. High School was atBerwind, WV and then on to Big Creek where I graduated. I can't think of a better place to have spent my earlier years than Newhall. The people were so caring and honest--unlike most today. I began my career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. I have been in Arlington, VA, for 44 years. I retired in 1999 from the USDA as Director of Public Liaison in the Office of Information, and have had a wonderful retirement thus far with my soul mate of 43 years, Larry Click from War and Vallscreek, WV. We never had children but have had so many delightful years of traveling and experiencing life together that we never felt that we missed out. My health is good but unfortunately, Larry's kidneys are failing. He needs a kidney and is on the list to receive one. Hopefully he'll get one soon and we'll be able to continue our life together. We have the largest collection of patented carbide caps known and a mining artifact collection that you need to see. We have spent a large amount of time with our collecting and have met some interesting people in the process. If you are ever in the Arlington, VA/Washington, DC, area, please give us a call or stop by for a visit--we'd love it!! Dorothy and Larry Click, 1021 North Jefferson Street, Arlington, Virginia 22205 703-241-3748 Posted by: Dorothy
Goodwin, Beverly Sheets I graduated from BCHS in 1957, spent one year at Concord then moved to Chicago. I spent oneyear at The Art Institute of Chicago then decided to pursue a career in law. I graduated from Saint Xavier University in Chicago and was accepted at John Marshall Law in Chicago. I married Bill Goodwin, have three sons and five grandchildren. I practiced in Illinois for twenty five years. I retired to a golf course near Mammoth Cave Kentucky and spend time giving golf lessons and teaching part time at Western Kentucky University. I am raising my granddaughter Cassie.She is now fourteen and has been with me since she was sixteen months. she is my personal trainer! I dabble in writing poetry and books. I would like to hear from all BCHS grads. It's fun to exchange memories and catch up on how old friends are faring in life since graduation. my email address is bevls@alltel.net Posted by: Lois-K
Holland, Ron Hello fellow Owls from the class of " 66". I married Mary Sheets from English in 1968, and lived at # 2 Yukon until 1980. Moved to Smith Mountain Lake, Va. in 1980, and am still here. Divorced in 1993 after 25 years, and am still a bachelor. I have one son Ronnie "31," who lives locally, and have a 2 1/2 year old grandson. I have been self employed in the heating and ac business since 1980. Would love to hear from the Owls that know me, and also friends from # 2 Yukon. I can be contacted at Blueeyesr6@aol.com Posted by: rgh52
Lowe, Angela Mitchell I graduated Big Creek in 1997. It's hard to believe eight years have already passed. I reside in Tazewell VA with my husband Brad. We have been together for eight years and married for almost four years. We are expecting our second baby in February 2006. Our first baby is in heaven with Jesus. I am a CNA. But hope to go back to school to become an RN. My class mates are welcome to e-mail me at loweangie@aol.com Go Owls!!! Posted by: AngelaLoweclassof1997
Marrs, Christy Gray Hey everyone! I am so glad I found this site. I am a 1995 graduate of BigCreek. I miss all of my friends. I was in NC for a long time but now I live in Wyoming Co. Steven and I are divorced, but we have 2 little girls Cindy 5, Kelly 3. I am now in a new relationship with a wonderful man who has 3 boys of his own. I would love to hear from some of my friends from school. Go Owls!!!!!! Posted by: ChristyGray
Oxford, Eric C. A., Sr. My son is now 2 1/2 years old and beautiful. His mother made me name him Eric Carl Allen Oxford Jr. He is a hand full just like his mother Joy C. (Harmon) Oxford . I would love to hear from classmates. Feel free to call or email. Our number has changed you can call my cell # 910-381-0772 or Joy's # 910-381-7088. I have another son that is six months old his name is Keith Edward Dean Oxford. We are currently living in Hawaii on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Class 1996 Posted by: Eric_C_A_Oxford2
Rutherford-Hagerman, Heather Hello Owls! I am from the BCHS Class of 1996! I live in Yukon (my home town) with my three wonderful children... Alexander, Michael, and Abigail. I have left the workforce and am enrolled back in college. I am working on my Elm. Edu. degree. Maybe I should have done that the first time around instead of a degree in Applied Science! Would love to hear from fellow Owls.... david_and_heather_hagerman@hotmail.com Posted by: HAGERMANMOM
Wilson, Lisa Robinson BCHS class of 1986. Graduate of Marshall University. Bookkeeper at Virginia Steel & Fabrication, Inc. Bluefield, VA Married to Joe Wilson (Class of 1982) and we live in Princeton, WV. We have one son, Andrew (athlete, like his father). We spend most of our time with Little League and Rec Center Basketball. Joe is a Lieutenant with the City of Bluefield, WV Police Department and coached Little League. We enjoy Notre Dame football, NASCAR, Virginia Tech football and four wheeling. lgwilson@frontiernet.net Really enjoyed the all-class reunion and loved seeing everyone. There's no place like home. Posted by: an_owl_forever1986
Lipe, Christy Jackson Hello Owls!! My name is Christy Jackson Lipe, I am a 1990 graduate of Big Creek High.I grew up in Caretta/Bartley. I got married straight out of Big Creek in August of 1990 to Jimmy Cooper from Yukon #2, he was a 1986 graduate. We have 3 sons, Robert Andrew who is now 14 and twins, James Adam and Joseph Aaron, who are now 11. Robert is starting his Freshman year, at a small high school, Blacksburg High, as back up quarterback/wide receiver. He is so excited, and this is a small town high school, much like old BCHS. Adam LOVES soccer, and horses, and Joseph is very talented in art and writing. I am so very proud of all my boys. Jimmy and I divorced, and after being convinced that I would never let another man in my life, God smiled on me, and in 2000, I found the man of my dreams. His name is Brad, and we have now been married almost 5 years. We live in Smyrna South Carolina, (population 59 and a CAT, NO KIDDING) and I work in Charlotte as an Administrative Medical Secretary, and CMA at the hospital. Brad works for a huge Torro company in Charlotte, that ships irrigation/lawn equipment worldwide, and of course they handle all the turf and irrigation for Carolina Panthers, and Lowe's motor speedway. (Can you say FREE tickets?) Brad and I have a new baby boy, born December 14, 2004. His name is Jackson Bradley, and he is the sunshine of the family. His older 3 brothers adore him and he has really brought our family together. I lost my dad, Dec. 1, 2003, to a sudden heart attack, he was only 55. He was chief Bus driver of the Big Creek district in the mid-late 70's. It has been hard wondering what he would think of his new grandson, knowing that the other 3 adored him and he adored them likewise. Would love to hear from anyone, my e-mail address is ACLipe@msn.com Take care and God Bless!! Posted by: Christy
Hello Owls!! My name is Christy Jackson Lipe, I am a 1990 graduate of Big Creek High.I grew up in Caretta/Bartley. I got married straight out of Big Creek in August of 1990 to Jimmy Cooper from Yukon #2, he was a 1986 graduate. We have 3 sons, Robert Andrew who is now 14 and twins, James Adam and Joseph Aaron, who are now 11. Robert is starting his Freshman year, at a small high school, Blacksburg High, as back up quarterback/wide receiver. He is so excited, and this is a small town high school, much like old BCHS. Adam LOVES soccer, and horses, and Joseph is very talented in art and writing. I am so very proud of all my boys. Jimmy and I divorced, and after being convinced that I would never let another man in my life, God smiled on me, and in 2000, I found the man of my dreams. His name is Brad, and we have now been married almost 5 years. We live in Smyrna South Carolina, (population 59 and a CAT, NO KIDDING) and I work in Charlotte as an Administrative Medical Secretary, and CMA at the hospital. Brad works for a huge Torro company in Charlotte, that ships irrigation/lawn equipment worldwide, and of course they handle all the turf and irrigation for Carolina Panthers, and Lowe's motor speedway. (Can you say FREE tickets?) Brad and I have a new baby boy, born December 14, 2004. His name is Jackson Bradley, and he is the sunshine of the family. His older 3 brothers adore him and he has really brought our family together. I lost my dad, Dec. 1, 2003, to a sudden heart attack, he was only 55. He was chief Bus driver of the Big Creek district in the mid-late 70's. It has been hard wondering what he would think of his new grandson, knowing that the other 3 adored him and he adored them likewise. Would love to hear from anyone, my e-mail address is ACLipe@msn.com Take care and God Bless!!
DeLuca, Betty Holland My name is Betty (Holland) DeLuca. I grew up in Amonate Va, went to Baldwin Elementary, Berwind Jr. High and then on to Big Creek High. I graduated in 1964. I have 10 brothers and 5 sisters. My father was James (Preacher) Holland. I left WVa in 1965, went to Arlington Va. Met the man I loved and was married until his death in 2001. I have one daughter, and two marvelous granddaughters, age 8 and 5. I now live in Morristown TN which is the closest town I could find that reminded me of the old home town. Anyone wishing to write me my e-mail address is: betty101745@aol.com Posted by: RusticBJD
Schoneweis, Peggy Cyphers I would have graduated in 1970, but like alot of kids during that time, felt I knew everything and dropped out. I have since went back and got my GED and am now a nurse. I have been married to my best friend John for 19 yrs.He is retired from the Navy so we have traveled quite alot in our yrs together. We have 3 beautiful Children, Allison 18 (who is leaving for the Navy in Oct.) Amanda 16, and John Matthew 14. 3 Years ago God gave us the opportunity to adopt a baby boy who we named Joseph Taylor. I do have to say it has been an experience at our age. We moved to Richlands in 1998 from Millington, Tn. We occasionally take a ride over into McDowell County. It is really hard for John to imagine that English used to have 2 grocery stores and was a larger town. As all of us, I think often to the way iot was when we were all carefree kids. Posted by: TaylorsNat
Watkins, Bill Graduated: 1977 Live in: Loveland, Colorado (Gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park)Spouse: Sue (from California) Children: Christen-24, Amanda-23, Charity-19, Tasheena-18 (I loved the girls so much God gave me 4 daughters! )Grandchildren: Ariana Marie - Age 2 (born 12/31/02), Alexander James - less then 1 (born 2/15/05).Interests: Family, Music (playing, singing, jamming), Church, Internet, Computers, Hunting, Fishing, Horse Back Riding Occupation: Consultant for ecommerce businesses. Involvement at Big Creek High School: Band: Jass, marching and concert. Key Club President, Wrestling, Natl Honor Society, PhotographyHigh School Prediction for your life: Photographer Hi All! My family & I now live in Colorado near the Rocky Mountains. We moved here in Feb, 1998 from North. VA where we had lived for 12 years. All 4 of our daughters have graduated from HS. We also have a granddaughter and a grandson. They are 3 and 1. My wife, Sue, and I have been married more than 25 years. She is from California and we met in San Antonio, TX, in front of the Alamo (that's why we like to "Remember the Alamo!"). We were both in the Air Force and were on town pass while at Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. After a long courtship of 5 mos, we got married. We have a horse and 3 dogs. I now have my own business as a consultant for those who want to start their own Web-based business through private francising and I do Web Site development, including Web Hosting. I also do a lot of Network, Internet and Web consulting. I enjoy spending a lot of time playing music (mostly contemporary Christian, jazz & blues), in the Word, with my family and with friends. I love to ride horses (we had 4 at one time but down to 1 - we'll get more soon ) and fly fish. Most of all, I love hanging out with my daughters and grandchildren. They are a joy and my 2 youngest daughters actually like having me around, though my youngest just graduated from High School and will soon be off to college. We are so blessed! Would love to hear from any of you. Email me and I'll send you my address! God Bless! Posted by: Bill_Watkins_77
Bolen Frankie Hello. My name is Frankie Bolen I graduated in 1987. I have 2 children twin boys, Todd and Chad. They are both in college. I am a stay at home mom after working for 15 years. We live in North Carolina. I have recently gained 2 daughters(girlfriends). I lived in Indiana for a short time after graduation but mostly in North Carolina. I would love to hear from any owl especially any that attended 84-87. Hope to hear from you soon. Posted by: Frankie-B
Breen, Tammy Coleman Hey everyone, my name is Tammy Breen (Coleman), I graduated from BCHS in 1983, wow what a year! Going to BCHS was the best thing, I had alot of friends and alot of good times. Went to the 15 year class reunion saw some old classmates and it was great to see everyone and to find out what happened to each other. Now a little about myself, shortly after graduation I attended Bluefield State College for 2 years where I majored in Secretarial Science. I left in 1985 and moved to Stafford, VA, where my aunt helped me get my very first job. I worked for The American Legion International Headquarters in Washington DC for 4 years, I left there and now I work for Sheet Metal Workers' International Association as the Secretary for the Department of Organization. Its a really great job but the commute is very tiresome and long, I live about 2 hours from Washington DC in Spotsylvania County, VA with my husband and 2 children. I have a daughter that is 12 almost 13 her name is Brittany and my son who is 10 and his name is Daniel. They are the joys of my life and without them I don't know where I would be. I go home several times a year, well every chance I get anyway, that is. I love going home, it gets me back to my roots and relaxes me. I live in a very stressed out area of the country and the people just isn't the same as down home. If anyone would like to email me my email address is rtbdbreen@aol.com, hope to talk to ya'll soon! Posted by: Tammy
Carroll, Carolyn Rife I graduated Big Creek 1986 then moved Conover, NC where I worked in daycare a year. I met my husband Matt Carroll at Lackawana Leather we married in 1989. Then I had my daughter Adrianne she is 16 already then Brent he is 13 now and Bradley is 11. We moved Berwind WV in 1996 a year no jobs so we started driving long haul for Mayflower trucking took the kids too. I miss driving and we will again soon as kids are grown. We seen whole country when we were on road is so beautiful. Then we moved Williamsburg,Va for 4 years till 2003. we stopped trucking to put kids in school. Then we moved Daytona Beach,Fl for 18 months and last June we moved back Newton NC. I wanted to be closer to WV and my family is still there now I'm only 4 hours a way from home and visit at least 2 times a year sometimes more. I miss class of 86 hope to hear from you guys soon. Posted by: wvcat3
Davis, Judy Stanley I am Judy Stanley Davis, a 1969 graduate from BCHS. I have lived all over the country and had a variety of jobs and experiences. I have been married and divorced three times, just couldn't seem to find Mr Right. Gave up looking about 20 years ago and decided I was better off on my own. I am currently living in Grayland, Washington. It's a small summer resort area on the Pacific ocean. I am the Table Games Manager at a small casino about 5 miles from my house. I am living with my sister, Helen, who is also single and loving it! Since graduation I have been a Marine, a cop, and now I'm in the legal gambling business. Quite a variety, huh? Would love to hear from all my Owl friends. Have heard from a few, but would love to make contact with more. Posted by: JudyDavis
Dunford, (JR) Jewell Hi Everyone, My name is Jewell ( JR ) Dunford. I was raised in War, graduated from Big Creek in 1964. I got into the automobile sales and workedin management for 31 years. I retired on October 15th, 1996. I still live in Welch. I was married for 30 years, divorced, stayed single for 3 years, remarried for 4 years, divorce again and I am now single. I have a son John in Martinsville, VA, a daughter, Shelia in Cheraw, SC, 2 sons Greg and Tad of Kingsport, TN. I have 4 grandchildren. I have a place in the Smokies I love going to for relaxation. Love to hear from my friends. My e-mail is JFDUNFORD@CITLINK.NET. My phone is 304-436-2630. Thanks a lot. Junior Posted by: WESYVIRGINIAN
Horn, Teri Gallimore 1975 Horn, Craig 1975 We married in 1976 in War. We have been blessed with 2 1/2 children, Christina (26), William (21), and Annie (5). We have custody ofAnnie, our niece. Craig is the retail manager for ARS, a heating and air conditioning company located at Bluffton/Hilton Head, SC. I no longer work outside the home. We live in Beaufort, SC a mainly military and tourist town. We are on the coast between Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. We have a Marine Corp Air Station on the north of town, Naval Hospital Hospital Beaufort, and Parris Island Marine Corp Training Depot in our sister town of Port Royal, SC. Most of our friends are active duty or retired military. Most of our childrens' friends are military dependants or active duty. MCAS is a departure point for a lot of planes bound for Iraq or Afghanistan. Needless to say, the military is a big part of our life. From April until October is our main tourist season. During July we have the annual Beaufort Water Festival, lasting 10 days and is lots of fun. Memorial Day is the Gullah Festival, a festival of the early mixing of African-American-Carribbean culture. Craig and I will celebrate our 31st anniversary in May 2007 and want to let everyone who was a part of our lives then know that we still think of them often. Some have passed away, but are still in our thoughts. We really enjoyed seeing all the BC alumni at the 05 Homecoming Game. Go Owls !!!! Posted by: mommyteri1975
Reid, Melissa Franklin Hello, fellow OWLS! This is Melissa Franklin, class of 1987. I used to live in Squire, WV, up until right after graduation. I am currently living in Salem, VA (outside of Roanoke). I am a stay at home mother and wife. My husband's name in Jeffrey Reid and he is an electrician. We have a total of 5 children between us. They are, Bradley, age 19, Gabriel, age 18, Ireland, age 8, Aidan, age 4, and my stepson, Christian, who is 8 as well. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me during high school. I miss everyone, yes, I mean EVERYONE!! My email address is mfranklin87@hotmail.com I hope to hear from you soon and hope you are all happy and doing well. Take care. Posted by: mfranklin8
Roberts, Patricia (Trish) Golden Hello, Owls!! I am a 1995 graduate, I married Christopher Bell ('92) that summer in 1995. We divorced in 2000, but we have a beautiful baby girl, Dakota Cheyenne. She will be 7years old in November 2004 and in 1st grade. She is my life, the thing that keeps me going every day. I work in the McDowell County Assessor's office in Welch. I am originally from Bartley, but moved to Coalwood when I got married. I lost my house and everything in it May 2, 2002. We have sinced bought a new home and put it back on our land in Coalwood. Dakota and I have new people in our lives, My husband Shane and Roberts and my step-daughter, Shyann Roberts. Shane and I have been married a year now. Shyann is 5 and is in Kindergarten this year. We are a happy family and just enjoy being together. I would love to hear from anyone, so someone e-mail me!! proberts@assessor.state.wv.us Posted by: Trish
Saxon, April Van Dyke I'm a graduate of '96. I tried college for a semester @ WVU the following fall that year. I didn't care for it so I tried getting a job around home. I'm sure most of you know that's almost impossible. I had been talking to my Dad since 10th grade about joining the Air Force. He didn't like the idea since he had served during Vietnam in the Army. So he finally gave me his blessing and I went to BMT in Feb 98. I lived in Salt Lake City, Utah for 6 years, spending almost half that time in Vegas. I just recently moved to Anchorage, Alaska in November. It really is beautiful up here. Along the way I met my husband in May 99 and got married in Jan 00. We bought a house that June and he went to Korea that November. I confirmed that I was pregnant Jan 01. Jason tried to plan his leave around my due date but missed the baby by 2 weeks. Konner Saxon was born 20 Jul 01 and now has almost completed potty training. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on that one. Anyway I saw Christy Gray, Kristal Stump and Eric Oxford were on here before. I thought it would be cool to talk to them and anyone else from the young days of youth. So please if you remember me feel free to email me I'd love to hear from you. My email is littledudes12002@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from ya'll. Posted by: WVwoman304
Williams, Sherry Ledford I went to Big Creek High from 1970 until my senior year when me and my then husband, George Williams, moved to Welch where I finished high school in 1973. Though divorced, George and I remain friends and he has a wonderful life with his wife, Connie. I too have a wonderful life being married to Bert Williams for almost 23 years. Bert and I have an awesome 17 year old daughter, Heather, and live in Jonesboro, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. I am a legal secretary at a large law firm in Atlanta and have been there for 15 years. Posted by: UniqueYukonGal
Blevins, Peggy Payne Hey Folks... I'm Peggy Payne Blevins.. I lived in English and graduated from BCHS in 1983. Gosh what I wouldn't do to get there again.... Anyways, i'm divorced now for the past 6 years and am raising my daughter Brittany Erin who will be 18 on April 11th and graduating this year. I'm very proud of her! This year she was named to the All State Honorable Mention Basketball Team! The only one from Southern WV on the girl's or boy's team! But of course, at 5-11, she's got one hellava reach on her. LOL. She will be attending Bluefield State and majoring in Political Science. Gosh!!. I'm getting old and yes, very much single and looking! I'll be going to Dwana Burnette's wedding reception (yes, she finally is tying the knot on May 15th!) on June 5th. That's my buddy and we still keep in touch quite often. I miss my friends from school even though I see most of them at the Rocket Boy's Festivals. We have a "HOOT" there. Anyone who knew me in school would never have guessed that I would have ever became a Corrections Officer, a City PD Officer for Northfork and a 911 Dispatcher... Also part-time EMTB for the EMS... LOL. I'm now the Office Manager for the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority, Chief of Police in Anawalt and the Public Relations Officer for Homer Hickam. I'm living in Coalwood now which has been my home for the past 14 years... Very community involved and a really nice place to live... Thanks Sheila for a wonderful site... We need more like this... Thanks to everyone for the tremendous support that you gave to Brittany and I during the flood... Even though we lost everything we had, in a time of need, good people came to help us out. Where the heck is the Class of '83?????? You can get me at ms_rocketgirl@yahoo.com on yahoo messenger! Posted by: Peggy
Blevins, Peggy Payne
Hey Folks... I'm Peggy Payne Blevins.. I lived in English and graduated from BCHS in 1983. Gosh what I wouldn't do to get there again.... Anyways, i'm divorced now for the past 6 years and am raising my daughter Brittany Erin who will be 18 on April 11th and graduating this year. I'm very proud of her! This year she was named to the All State Honorable Mention Basketball Team! The only one from Southern WV on the girl's or boy's team! But of course, at 5-11, she's got one hellava reach on her. LOL. She will be attending Bluefield State and majoring in Political Science. Gosh!!. I'm getting old and yes, very much single and looking! I'll be going to Dwana Burnette's wedding reception (yes, she finally is tying the knot on May 15th!) on June 5th. That's my buddy and we still keep in touch quite often. I miss my friends from school even though I see most of them at the Rocket Boy's Festivals. We have a "HOOT" there. Anyone who knew me in school would never have guessed that I would have ever became a Corrections Officer, a City PD Officer for Northfork and a 911 Dispatcher... Also part-time EMTB for the EMS... LOL. I'm now the Office Manager for the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority, Chief of Police in Anawalt and the Public Relations Officer for Homer Hickam. I'm living in Coalwood now which has been my home for the past 14 years... Very community involved and a really nice place to live... Thanks Sheila for a wonderful site... We need more like this... Thanks to everyone for the tremendous support that you gave to Brittany and I during the flood... Even though we lost everything we had, in a time of need, good people came to help us out.
Where the heck is the Class of '83?????? You can get me at ms_rocketgirl@yahoo.com on yahoo messenger!
Lanier, Randy Latest update now is that we live in Roanoke,VA as of November 2006. I took an assignment still with Bridgestone/Firestone but working with White Tire in Roanoke, VA. We purchased the company and they asked if anyone wanted to move to Roanoke, VA and serve as a coordinator for the purchase and work with the management team at White Tire. I asked my wife how she felt and being the best lady in the world she said, Let's go back home.....Come see us.Randy & Nancy Hello fellow Owls ! Greetings from Nancy & Randy Lanier. I graduated in 1968, and went to Concord for one year and then transferred to Bluefield State College. I worked for one summer in the Coalwood mines to get enough money to return to school at Bluefield State. I worked full time at Buddys Discount while going through school and graduated from Bluefield State in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration. I accepted a job with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. upon graduation and have stayed with them for just under 32 years. Boy time passes quickly ! We have lived in Waynesboro, Va. area, then Richmond, Va. for 13 years and then Buffalo, New York, close to Niagara Falls. We relocated in 1990 to the Lancaster, PA. area (the Amish country) and we have been here to stay for awhile.... I think ! It's been almost 15 years here. I married the best lady in the world who was then Nancy Boyd from Bramwell, W.VA. She is Boots & Bunk Smiths niece from Coalwood. That makes her Debbie & Joe Mike Smith's cousin. We have 2 children, Brian and Tracy. Brian is still single and Tracy was just married in June 03. I am now mentally, physically, emotionally and financially drained after the wedding ! Its still a good feeling... We still make W.VA day in Hillsville, Va but its tough to travel twice back for the Rocket Boys day in Coalwood about 4 weeks later. We are on hotmail email list and I love to hear from old friends and classmates. I hate junk email and other non personal email. I would rather hear how you are doing. email is lanierrandy@hotmail.com. God has richly blessed me beyond all capabilities and has always provided above and beyond what I could dream . My prayer is that others have found a loving saviour in Christ and have looked to serve HIM. Always keep the important things first, God, family and friends (which means all you Owls !!) Boy, did I get on a roll tonight and ramble ! Must be at that age these days. Take care and see you soon I hope. May God bless you each and every one! Posted by: CRAZYLEGS
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Latest update now is that we live in Roanoke,VA as of November 2006. I took an assignment still with Bridgestone/Firestone but working with White Tire in Roanoke, VA. We purchased the company and they asked if anyone wanted to move to Roanoke, VA and serve as a coordinator for the purchase and work with the management team at White Tire. I asked my wife how she felt and being the best lady in the world she said, Let's go back home.....Come see us.Randy & Nancy
Waldron, Linda Hagerman Hey, Owls! Glad to finally be in the "Owl's Nest." This is a great site and I am looking forward to visiting and following all the additions/changes/etc. I am from the 1968 Class of Big Creek. I have lived in Bristol, VA since 1975. I am married to my best friend, Darrell, and we have two grown kids, Richie (23) and Stephanie (28). Our one and only granddaughter is D'Arcy, 20 months old. I teach English at Tennessee High School. Some of the things I love include: collecting books, lighthouse memorabilia, pictures, stories, and friends; reading almost anything, but I love Adriana Trigiani, David Baldacci, Toni Morrison, and Lee Smith; writing poetry, short stories, letters, email, grocery lists, favorite web sites, and my journal; going to new places which include anywhere I can get to without flying; playing with D'Arcy; sipping hot coffee with Darrell or dancing a slow/fast one; planting flowers and pulling weeds; cooking special meals for my family or friends; listening to really good bluegrass; spending time with my kids; plundering junk shops; decorating my home; and learning anything new. I count a wonderful family that loves me, a husband who is one in 100 zillion, great kids/granddaughter, good health, and solid values as my most prized blessings. I am proud to be a Big Creek Owl! Hoot! Hoot! Posted by: lilly
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Conner, George F. I am from Newhall and graduated in 1955, I worked in a Gas Station and then as Nightwatchman at the old No.6 Company Store at Newhall until Iwaslayed off. Then I went to Washington, DC and worked for the FBI for a year. Then was drafted into the Army in 1960, then came in early and got to pick my career field. I signed up to be an Operating Room Specialist, a job I kept for 19 years, then was promoted to First Sergeant. I stayed two more years and retired in 1981. Then I went to college at night and worked as a Supply Clerk at Brooke Army Medical Center. In 1984, I graduated from a community College with an Associates degree in Accounting Technology. I kept that job until I retired on 3 Feburary 2000. Today, I volunteer two days a week in the same hospital that I have worked in since I came to San Antonio, Texas in 1974. Posted by: George
Earley, Joy (Griffith) Kenyon I lived in Caretta and War. I would have graduated from Big Creek High School in 1961 but moved to Chicago, IL in 1960. I completed my education here and I am retired. I married and had three children, one daughter and two sons, divorced nbsp; I have 9 grandchildren (only one grandaughter),3 step-grandchildren and 7great-grandsons. It really keeps me busy. I have been fortunate to have traveled quite a bit. After my divorce, I relocated for a number of years to Tennessee and Missouri. My semi-invalid sister needed someone to help take care of her, so I moved back to Chicago. After my sister died, I reconnected with an old sweetheart from 1961, Mel Kenyon. We were married within 6 months and now I am his pit crew. He is a midget car race driver know world wide. Posted by: n/a
Fine, John Class of 59; married with 2 kids, both married. I live in Collinsville, Oklahoma just north of Tulsa. Posted by: sooner
Goddard Peggy (Asbury) Hi everyone... I attended Big Creek High School from 1974 to 1978. I lived in War. I've been in search of high school class mates for the past few months, I have found two....:-) I hope to find more. I'm really looking forward to finding and meeting with more of my old class mates. I've spent the last 3 years living in Canada with my husband. Just came back home to try to start my life over... .Prior to living in Canada I've worked at various places, and had my own computer service till I became an Independent Technology Consultant, which is a profession I am trying to get out of... I am currently writing a novel.... (Hoping for success) I have 3 beautiful grown children, Pansy age 23, Montanna, age 20 and TJ age 18. I have 2 grandchildren Tyler Wayne and Hope Marie, and another on the way... At the age of 41, Man I feel like I'm getting old, but hey... I'm not old, I just started young...:-)Please contact me at one of the mail addresses below... You can check out my website if the link appears below.... Please sign my guestbook, which is not on the current link I'm posting you must hit the home button to go to my address book which is on the index.html page. Do not use the email address on my website. My website is 2 years old and I'll soon be in the process of moving and updating it. Just keep clicking the Next sign to view the entire site.If you use the index.html instead of peggys.html. if you would like to email me please use secrets@netburner.net or peggy_goddard41@hotmail.com http://www.fortunecity.com/millennium/kermit/676/peggys.html Posted by: Pookie
Hartsock, Anne Elizabeth I graduated in 1972, attended Concord College, and have been in the Princeton, Bluefield area since then. I married Bucky Bauguess in 1975 and we had two daughters, Amber Lee (now 24) and Megan Anne (now 20). In 1991, I remarried to Donald Joe Riffe ('68) who had 2 daughters, Jennifer Joelle (now23) and Erica Payton (now 22). We had all 4 of the girls with us. His... and mine... and then God blessed us with a very sweet SURPRISE that was "ours". Her name is Sarah Kathryn and she is now a very grown up "six-going-on-sixteen" year old. The older girls have all graduated, either attended or are attending college, and 2 have married. It's just the 3 of us at home now. Life is more manageable, but a little tooooo quiet at times for this Mom. Now for the news: In January, Erica and Elijah gave us our first grandchild! A beautiful little girl named MacKenzi Gayle. I never knew it was possible to feel this much love. I just never knew... I will try to post her picture. I'm not too good at that stuff yet, but she's too perfect and beautiful and incredible to keep to myself. It would be selfish not to at least let others LOOK at her. I'm almost to the point of letting others hold her now! Just had to brag a little... Anne Posted by: Annie P.
Honaker, Gene Graduated in 1954 - Went to Wash DC to work for the FBI. I enlisted in the DC National Guard and started working for them in September '54. Went to OCS in 1961 and stayed with the National Guard until my retirement in 1991. I was the DC National Guard Chief of Staff when I retired. I am currently living in Leavenworth, KS (outside the big wall). However, I have had enough winters and cold weather, so I am in the process of selling my home and going to move to Tucson, AZ. I am divorced and have two children, George in California and a daughter Paula, who is married and lives in Kansas. I have a beautiful Granddaughter, EMMA, who is the love of my life. An update! I have relocated to Tucson, AZ as of June 16, 2001. Right now all I can say is it is HOT - without the humidity! Getting ready for the monsoons, which will last, I am told, for about 30 days. GO "OWLS" UPDATE! Relocated to Lakeland, Florida in September 2004! Posted by: Gene
Johnson, Steve Class of 75. Originally from Bartley, WV (#3 bottom). I currently reside in Little Hocking, Ohio with my wife Chrissy and my youngest two children Brady (3) Katie (2). I also have two adult kids from a previous marrage. Steve, Jr. (24) and Jay (22). I am employed as an over the road truck driver for Linden Motor Freight. I drive the eastern half of the country and am home most weekends. My hobbies are music, computers, travel and technology. I would love to hear from my classmates and friends. Some of my favorite teachers were Fred Schramm, D. Taft Johnson, Jim DeHaven and Coach Musser. Posted by: Sheila
Class of 75. Originally from Bartley, WV (#3 bottom).
I currently reside in Little Hocking, Ohio with my wife Chrissy and my youngest two children Brady (3) Katie (2). I also have two adult kids from a previous marrage. Steve, Jr. (24) and Jay (22).
I am employed as an over the road truck driver for Linden Motor Freight. I drive the eastern half of the country and am home most weekends. My hobbies are music, computers, travel and technology. I would love to hear from my classmates and friends.
Some of my favorite teachers were Fred Schramm, D. Taft Johnson, Jim DeHaven and Coach Musser.
Jones, Kristal (Stump) Hello! c/o 1995!!!!! How are you? I want to say, "thanks" to all the people who are trying to give Big Creek Grads a chance to keep in touch. I am doing okay I think... Well, I live in Blufield and own a new home. I have twin girls who are turning 3 July 29, 2001. I am married to an Accountant. I work full time at Bluefield Salvation Army Child Development Center. If anyone needs child care please come pick up an application and say "hello". I attended Bluefield State 3 years . When my children came along I had to put my Education off for a while. I really hope to go back and further my education someday. I hope this site does really great. Thanks again and write to me anytime.... kristal_renee@hotmail.com Posted by: kristal_renee
Reaser, Kay Barnette After three great years at BCHS I graduated in May, 1956. I went to Concord College, graduating from there in 1960. In August of that year, I married Emory "Buddy" Reaser, from Princeton, WV. We have one son, Mike, who lives in Atlanta, GA. "Buddy" is retired from the federal government. We moved to Jacksonville, FL, in 1973 with his job. We like it here and so when he retired, we decided to stay put...after all, lots of other people retire "to Florida"...we were already here. Over the years I dabbled in teaching school in various places we lived (WV, KY, MD). I have also been a church secretary. Currently I am the substitute secretary at our church. Buddy fills his days with golf games. I enjoy using the computer and have re-connected with many of my old friends from Bartley Elementary/Junior High School and BCHS through the Internet. My life-long #1 hobby is reading. Between the computer and books, I stay as busy as I want to be. Posted by: Kay
Reynolds, Georgetta Muncy Hello Class of 1993! I am married to Darrell R. Reynolds Jr. and our daughter, Savannah Rae was born on June 1, 2001. We are living in Martinsburg, WV. I am an Assistant Manager of Video Warehouse and Darrell is a Corrections Officer at Eastern Regional Jail. I graduated from Central Texas College with a degree in Law Enforcement and Darrell just finished 5 years in the Army. We would love to hear from some of the people we went to school with. Posted by: georgetta
Roberts, Norma (Harrison) Hi everyone, After graduation in l954, I moved to Charleston, WV to attendbusiness school. Due to my mother's illness I returned home to Squire. I worked for NR&P Company at Newhall for awhile, then transferred to the co. store at Havaco, where I lived until I married and moved to Columbus, Georgia. My late husband, Harry, was in the Big Creek class of '57, died in '76 of Leukemia. We had twins, girl and boy, who will be 39 yrs old in June. My son has two children, girl and boy. I am a proud grandmother of course! Now that I am retired I have the priviledge of spending more time with them. I have told them all about the Big Creek Owls, and how we appreciate our former classmates, especially now that we are older. One more little tidbit, I came from a very mixed-up family... I, and two of my sisters are Owls, two brothers and two sisters were Welch High grads, my father taught at Gary High. Well you know where my loyalty remained! Posted by: BCHSMsMonroe
Smith, Sheila Payne Hello Owls! I'm the first born of eight, and grew up at Yukon #2. Graduated from BCHS in 1968; married my soulmate, Noah Smith in December 1970. Lived in Princeton, WV for about 15 years, and then moved to Florida, near the Tampa area, where we lived for about 10 years. After leaving Florida, we were "roaming gypsies" for about 5 years, living in Knoxville, TN; Greensboro, NC; Clemons, NC; Winston-Salem, NC; Greer, SC; and Bristol, TN. Now, we're back in Florida where we've SETTLED DOWN, once and for all. We didn't realize we had a piece of paradise when we left it, but now we're trying to recreate what we had. When we lived in Bristol, we reconnected to some friends we went to school with, and it was wonderful, the time we shared. They had established an "Owls dinner club" that met once a month, and we had such happy times. I've met some great new friends through this Big Creek Owls website, and love to see new members join. I encourage all of you to post your bio, messages and photos, and to invite Owls to join! Make this site your own. I created this website, so if you have any questions, suggestions, etc., please write to me. Use the subject line BIG CREEK OWLS in your email, and write to me at: Posted by: Sheila
