WV Department of Commerce 2009 Come Home to WV Reunions

Buffalo Academy Reunion
Buffalo, W.Va.; May 16
Attendees: 30
This event is held in conjunction with Buffalo Heritage Days. It is open to anyone who attended school at the Academy while it was still a public school. It ceased to be a school in the 1950s so most folks attending are in their mid 60s and older. We have approximately 140 members. ~ Leah Higginbotham

Whaling Family
Glenwood Park, May 23
Attendees: 40
“This is the Whaling family reunion the children and grandchildren of James and Muriel Whaling, both deceased. They had 12 children and 3 of them still reside in W.Va.. We really look forward to getting together. It just isn’t often enough. We look forward to coming home.” ~Ruth Uhalde

40 Reunion Class of 1969, Burnsville High School
Burnsville, W.Va.; May 22-23
Attendees: 50
“The last graduating class of Burnsville High School is having a 40 year class reunion at the old High School Football field on Friday evening a parade on Sat morning and a banquet on Sat. evening. Please come and meet old friends and reminisce.” ~ Jane Freshour

Hogan Sisters
Kearneysville, W.Va.; May 22-26
Attendees: 25

Smith Family Reunion
Watoga State Park, May 22-25
Attendees: 30

Porter Family Reunion
Morgantown, W.Va.; May 27-29
Attendees: 25
Reunion of the Porter Family from Browns Chapel West Virginia. ~ Dale Porter

Davis-Peters Family Reunion
Peterstown, W.Va.; May 30
Attendees: 70

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Emerick Reunion
Pipestem Resort; June 5-8
Attendees: 21
“This will be our 10th reunion and all have been at Pipestem. We rent cabins and all the grandchildren stay with the grandparents and the children and their spouses stay in another cabin. We have the Friday Seafood Buffet at the lodge and fix the other meals at the cabins. We golf swim hike horseback ride and just have a wonderful time. This is the only time our family is all together each year and it has truly been a blessing for all of us. Our grandkids have grown up looking forward to Pipestem annually.” ~ Janice Emerick

Ravenswood High School Class of 1969 Reunion
Ravenswood, W.Va.; June 5-6
Attendees: 100
"Coming home to West Virginia is so appropriate because so many members of our class were brought to Ravenswood from the West Coast with the opening of Kaiser Aluminum in the late 50s. Many of our classmates live out of state and will be coming home to West Virginia for our reunion. My heart belongs in West Virginia." ~ Deborah Holmes

Ripley High School Class of 1959 Reunion
Ripley, W.Va.; June 6
Attendees: 100

Calhoun Co. High School Class of 1989
Grantsville W.Va.; June 6
Attendees: 75
“Calhoun County High School Class of 1989 will be holding their 20 year class reunion on Saturday June 6 2009 during the annual Calhoun County Wood Festival. Classmates’ spouses and children are gathering for a midday picnic and an evening get together to reunite with each other and visit the Wood Festival taking place in Grantsville W.Va. and enjoy the beautiful country life and laid back community lifestyles that do still exist. We hope to enjoy the peace and serenity and realize what beauty W.Va. has to offer.” ~ Carri Simpson

Class of 1949
60th Class Reunion of Union High School
Lewisburg, W.Va.; June 6
Attendees: 14

C&O Employee Reunion
Bluestone State Park; June 6
Attendees: 100-120

Bickerton-Zaperach Family Reunion
Wheeling, W.Va.; June 6-9
Attendees: 60

McClain Family Reunion
Cottageville, W.Va.; June 13
Attendees: 125
"McClain family descendants meet once a year for food and fun. Family members bring homemade craft items to auction off each year." ~ Gary Tolley

Miller/Milam Reunion
Calvin, W.Va.; June 12-13
Attendees: 100
“The Miller Reunion was established back in the 1970s and has been held each year since. The Miller family originally had nine siblings when the reunion began and is now down to one of the main branch of the family. This is the first year it will be combined with the Milam side which also originally had 9 siblings. People will be traveling to W.Va. from many parts of the state from Ohio, Maryland, South Carolina and North Carolina and Virginia.” ~ Beverly Miller

Patterson Cousins Reunion
Bridge Community Center, Meadow Bridge, W.Va.; June 13
Attendees 27

Minor Family Reunion
Rowlesburg, W.Va.; June 14
Attendees: 100
"The three surviving children of Asa and Bertha Minor will be having a family reunion at Rowlesburg Park. Family and friends from various states (Georgia, Ohio, Virginia and North Carolina) will be attending. There will a lot of pictures and stories—remembering the good times of younger days and the Mountains." ~ Brenda Sines

Adams Family Reunion
Beech Fork State Park, Barboursville, W.Va.; June 14
Attendees: 35

Lively Family Reunion
Fayette County Park, June 12-14
Attendees: 65-70
“The Lively Family Reunion celebrates the legacy of the late Webster and Stella Lively of Dothan Fayette County W.Va.. The annual reunion began in 1972 and is held at the Fayette County Park at Beckwith. The 3-day event s finale takes place at the family homeplace at Dothan where everyone meets for a send-off dinner and goodbyes. Attendees come from as far away as Phoenix AZ and Capella Australia. The younger generations actively participate and this family get-together tradition appears to be in no danger of ending for the foreseeable future!” ~ Judy Lively

Rohr Reynolds Reunion
Marriott Charleston Town Center, Charleston, June19-22
Attendees: 60 (138 invited)
“We are excited that The Rohr and Reynolds Families Reunion will be centered around the Dr. Charles Bascum Rohr Medical Display in the W.Va. Capitol Building. The W.Va. Division of Culture and History Museum will display equipment from Dr Rohr’s office including his violins and violin-making equipment in two of the window displays in the Capitol s Rotunda. The reunion is also in conjunction with the W.Va. Division of Culture and History Museum Grand Opening and West Virginia day.” ~ Trudy Withey

Charles Town High School, Class of 1949
60th Reunion
Liberty St. Pub & Grill, Charles Town; W.Va.; June 19
Attendees: 25

Jane Lew High School Class of 1939 Reunion
Weston, W.Va.; June 19-20
Attendees: 6

Byrd Family Reunion
Weston, W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: 50
"The Byrd Family started with a family of 10 siblings, of which the last one died this year. We are trying to ensure the younger ones remember the value of family. The clan is spread from Washington to Florida to New York. It is our hope to bring a greater number back to West Virginia this year." ~David Mellquist

Spurlock Family Reunion
Racine, W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: 45

Powell Family Reunion
Parkersburg, W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: 70
"The 16th Annual Powell Family Reunion for the descendants of the late Tom and Lou Powell of Wirt County. Family and Friends welcome." ~ Susan McCloud

Eades Family Reunion
Ansted, W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: 75
"Our annual Eades Reunion will be held at the Old Ball Field in Ansted, West Virginia. We chose this date so that our family could enjoy the Heritage Festival that is also held each year in the town on this weekend. We look forward to spending time with our family that still considers West Virginia their home!!" ~Sally Warren

Iaeger High School Class of 1999 Reunion
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: 65

Clay Family and Friends National Reunion
Glenwood Park Shelter 7; Princeton W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: not sure
“The Mitchell and Phoebe Belcher Clay family were the first permanent settlers in Mercer County. There was a Shawnee Indian raid that took place at their home in 1773 that resulted in the scalping of 2 of their children and the burning at the stake of another. The family has a reunion in Princeton to celebrate the family and to hold a memorial service at the Clay Memorial Park Cemetery. This will be the 3rd such reunion in recent years.” ~ Tom Farmer

Buckhannon Reunion
Bridgeport, W.Va.; June 20
Attendees: 60

Jones Family Reunion
Carnifex Ferry State Park; June 21
Attendees: 70
“The Jones Reunion has been an annual event my entire life. For me it started with 4 brother and their families all joining together for one day every year to just catch up with everyone meet new family members and remember the ones we’ve lost. Sadly we only have 1 brother remaining with us this year who just happens to be the youngest of the 4 brothers. This will be our 3rd year having the reunion at Carnifex Ferry State Park. It’s a great location with beautiful scenery for pictures with the overlook.” ~Janet Martin

Criss Family Reunion
Salem W.Va.; June 21
Attendees: 30
“We are taking advantage of my sister’s trip to W.Va. from Texas and gathering our mother’s family together. We all live fairly close but never see each other. We are hoping for a good turnout and a good time.” ~ Jackie Ritter

McGrath Family Reunion
Oglebay Park; Wheeling, W.Va.; June 21
Attendees: 64
“We are having our 1st McGrath Family Reunion in Wheeling W.Va.. I have search for family members that I know and those that I have never met. We have many new additions to the family and this seems like a great time to get together and share in the art of oral history. Wheeling has been home to some of the McGrath s for over 5 generations and the beauty of Oglebay Park will only add to our gathering. Hope to see everyone!” ~ Tammy Kruse

Miller-Martin Family Reunion
Kingwood, W.Va.; June 21
Attendees: 75

Victory High School, Class of 1944
Stonewall Resort, June 24
Attendees: 25-30

Henry & Minnie Davis Family
Pipestem Resort State Park; June 26-29
Attendees: 80

Ryan Family Reunion
Keyser, W.Va.; June 26-28
Attendees: 80
:Descendants of the late Charles & Aletha (Inskeep) Ryan will be "Tracking Back to Keyser" as the family’s triennial reunion celebrates the railroad heritage of patriarch Charles who was a B & O Railroad engineer for nearly 40 years. Four generations of the families of the eleven siblings (eight surviving) will gather from 20 states for three days of sharing memories laughter and a few tears. Younger generations enjoy listening to stories about their late great grandparents who would have been so proud to know them. The family’s infamous water balloon and squirt gun battles are always one of the highlights!" ~ Vicki Ginn

McGrew Family Reunion
Hometown, W.Va.; June 27
Attendees: 75
The McGrew Reunion is a special event that has brought our family together for food fun and catching up with relatives from around West Virginia and other states. ~ Fred McGrew

Watts Family Reunion
Rilpey, W.Va., June 26-28
Attendees: 26
“The children and grandchildren of the late Michael and Barbara Watts of St. Albans are having a reunion at the oldest sister’s home in Ripley, W.Va., There is nothing like returning to the comforting bosom of the mountains of West Virginia. Activities will include touring Blennerhassat Island, attending the Jackson County Gospel sing, swimming, cooking out, horseshoes, visiting and ending with church on Sunday.” ~ Deborah Watts

Calloway and Lottie Blankenship Family
Oceana, W.Va.; June 27
Attendees: 65-70
“This is the first year we have planned a family reunion. My grandparents died in 1969 and 1975. All are excited because this will be a fun and happy time celebrating my grandfather’s birthday.” ~ Beverly Kourey

Circleville High School Class of 1959 Reunion
Petersburg, W.Va.; June 27
Attendees: 40

Clover and Ellen Craddock Family Reunion
Cottageville, W.Va.; June 28
Attendees: 70

Annual Ferrell Family Reunion
Pratt, W.Va.; June 30
Attendees: 98
“The Ferrell Family has their annual reunion the last Saturday in June. Family members come to the West Virginia event from Florida North Carolina Texas Ohio Michigan and several other places.” ~ Stephani Ferrell

Crawford Family
Millwood, W.Va.
Attendees: 40-50
“My husband’s family used to have a family reunion every year, but they have gotten away from it. Family is very important to his 77-year-old mother and she insists that they start this tradition again. She is working on plans for making this happen this summer.” ~ Frances Crawford

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Byrd-Pillerman Family Reunion
Beckley, W.Va.; July 2-4
Attendees: 125

Alderson High School Class of 1949 Reunion
Alderson, W.Va.; July 3
Attendees: 25

Kingwood High School Class of 1954 Reunion
Kingwood, W.Va.; July 3
Attendees: 40

Sears Family Reunion
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, W.Va.; July 4
Attendees: 60

McDaniel Family/Independence Day Reunion
Hurricane, W.Va.; July 4
Attendees: 30

Gassaway High School Class of 1969 Reunion
Gassaway, W.Va.; July 4
Attendees: 70

Turner/Kimble/Young/Summerfield Family Reunion
Parsons, W.Va.; July 4
Attendees: 50
"We are having our annual Turner/Kimble/Young/Summerfield Reunion at Camp Kidd 4-H Camp near Parsons, W.Va., on the 4th of July at noon. We will have family returning home to West Virginia from approximately 10 states. This is our 5th annual event; all family and friends are invited—just bring a salad or dessert." ~ Jean Turner

Wright Family Reunion
Dry Branch, W.Va.; July 3-4
Attendees: 120

Carolina Black School Reunion
Carolina, W.Va.; July 4-6
Attendees: 120
“Anyone can attend but it is a reunion for friends and family that grew-up in Carolina, W.Va.” ~ Charlotte Marbury

Mynes Family Reunion
Orgas Community Center, July 4-5
Attendees: 60
"We have our Mynes Family Reunion annually. The family consists of seven children all spread out among various states except one make it home yearly with their families to decorate the parents’ grave sites. I thought the postcards would be a wonderful way to invite everyone home to their original hometown of Whitesville, W.Va.” ~ Amy Mynes

Rowe Family Reunion
Canvas, W.Va.; July 4th
Attendees: 20
“After our mother’s passing in 1991, my siblings set July 4th as our family reunion each year so that we would continue to keep close as a family. Once you lose your parents, your siblings are all the family you have; so, we wanted to still feel like we are part of a family and that we are still connected.” ~ Rhonda Lane

Ruble Family Reunion
Elk Garden, W.Va.; July 4-6
Attendees: 50

Morris-Jarrell Family Reunion
Chief Logan State Park, Logan, W.Va.; July 5
Attendees: 110
"This event will be in remembrance of my Grandparents Wilgus "Bill" Morris and Ruth Ann Jarrell Morris, life-long residents of Buffalo Creek, Logan County. This will be the first time in 25 plus years that a lot of our family has even seen each other. We will be at Shelter 1 at the park and hope that we have a good turnout for everyone to enjoy, remembering the “good ole days” and getting reacquainted." ~ Tina Mullins

Gaskins Family Reunion
Salem, W.Va.; July 5
Attendees: 37

Betty LLC
Roanoke, W.Va.; July 9-12
Attendees: 25

33rd Volosin Annual Reunion
Olgelbay Resort, Wheeling; July 10-13
Attendees: 60
“Our family’s roots are deeply imbedded in Weirton, W.Va., where our grandparents settled 80 years ago to work at Weirton Steel. We have been meeting every summer for 32 years which we think is quite impressive!” ~ Andrea Bell

Kimball Area Kids and Friends
Kimball, W.Va., July 10-12
Attendees: 300
“Our little town has been devastated by two major floods in 2201 and 2002. So many of our visitors and friends came back during and immediately after those floods. Our town was trying very hard to pick up the pieces but it really took a lot of time and effort. You have heard that ‘Rome wasn’t built in a Day?’ Well we found out that Kimball could not be rebuilt in a day... or a week... or a month.. or a year. It took several years to rebuild and it is still a work in progress.. I very much wanted my friends and former neighbors to see what we had done. I wanted to show off a town that I was proud of and that I was proud to say that is where I grew up. I did not want people who came by during the bad times to only remember that. We just started by using e mail and word of mouth and during that first year we had about 100 people there. Last year the estimate is about 300 attended. This is our 4th year and we hope to be bigger and better each year and I plan to encourage this event for years and years to come.” ~ Markella Gianato

Cabell Family Reunion
Charleston, W.Va.; July 10-12
Attendees: 50

Heiskell Family Reunion
Fairmont, W.Va.; July 11
Attendees: 40

Elkins High School Class of 1971 Reunion
Elkins, W.Va.; July 11
Attendees: 100
"Classmates from the Elkins High School Class of 1971 will gather at the scenic Graceland Inn on the campus of Davis and Elkins College to reminisce and renew friendships." ~Barbara Tyre

Harris Family Reunion
Philippi, W.Va.; July 11
Attendees: 150
"This is our annual Harris Family Reunion. We have been having our reunion in Barbour County for more than 60 years, with a few exceptions in Ohio. Although a lot of the older generations have passed away, we still manage to have an average of 150 people in attendance for the Saturday get-together." ~Lana Fowler

Byers Family Reunion
Wellsburg, W.Va.; July 11
Attendees: 95
"The Byers Family used to meet once, sometimes twice, a year. However these gatherings haven’t occurred for several years. It will be great to see everyone again." ~ Kim Byers

Valley High School Class of 1994 Reunion
Smithers, W.Va.; July 11
Attendees: 100

Butler Reunion
Union, W.Va.; July 11

Big Sandy-Hensley Reunion
Twin Falls State Park; July 11
Attendees: 90
“This is a combination Big Sandy and Hensley Coal Camp Reunion and Goode Family Reunion.” ~ Kristy Glass

Himes-Shaffer Family Reunion
Harrison County 4-H Recreation Center; July 12
Attendees: 90

Tacy Family Reunion
Beverly, W.Va.; July 12
Attendees: 125

Aracoma High School Reunion
Chief Logan State Park, Logan, W.Va.; July 16-19
Attendees: 400

Old Man High School Alumni Association Biennial Reunion
Huntington, W.Va.; July 16-19
Attendees: 250

Gauley Bridge High School Class of 1964 Reunion
July 17-18
Attendees: 85

Elkins High School Class of 1959 Reunion
Elkins, W.Va.; July 17-19
Attendees: 95
"We are excited to be planning our 50th High School Class Reunion in Elkins. We are still a lively bunch and are so excited to see each other to renew old friendships once again. These kits would certainly add to our celebration! Go Tigers!" ~ Sandra Sanders

Johnston Family
Bluefield City Park; Bluefield, W.Va., July 17-19
Attendees: approx. 150
“Every year since my grandfather passed away we host the Johnston Family Reunion here in the Bluefield/Princeton area. Most people attending arrive from out of state on Thursday and stay until Sunday. The reunion held at the Bluefield City Park is packed full of activities. We have an auction of things that are donated by our family members games and awards for the children horseshoe tournaments w/ trophies awarded bingo w/ prizes given away & a cooking contest w/ prizes awarded in different categories. Trophies are given for traveling farthest oldest youngest & most family present. A good time for all.” ~Teresa Dunford

Brown Family Reunion
Tygart Valley Baptist Church, July 18
Attendees: 75
“29th Reunion of the Descendents of Emmett and Gracil Brown and friends.” ~Suzanne Knicely

Kerby Reunion
Tygart Lake State Park, July 18
Attendees: 30
“We gather each year to see our loved ones from Ohio and various parts of West Virginia Some have moved away only to return. They say they always wanted to come "home" to West Virginia. My cousins that were born and raised in Ohio say they feel more at home here in Grafton. We look forward all year long to our 1 day visit at Tygart Lake.” ~ Donna Colebank

Pettinaro-Caldwell Family Reunion
Layland, W.Va.; July 18
Attendees: 100
"The descendents of Emidio and Gladys Caldwell Pettinaro gather each year at the home place on Chestnut Knob Road in Layland to reconnect with their West Virginia roots. Family members, from children to great great grandchildren, travel from Connecticut, California, Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee to the beautiful hills of West Virginia for a four-day family gathering to reconnect with their cousins each year. All neighbors and friends are invited to attend." ~ Sandra Redden

Bayard High School Class of 1959 Reunion
Storm, W.Va.; July 18
Attendees: 40

Lindsay Family Reunion
Dailey, W.Va.; July 18
Attendees: 100
"My mother had eight brothers and sisters, four of them still living. I have 35 first cousins spread out across the eastern United States. We have not been together since my grandmother died in 1983. We are planning a reunion to bring all 35 of us, including our many children and grandchildren, back to West Virginia for a reunion." ~ Debra Eddy

Pennington Family Reunion
St. George, W.Va.; July 18
Attendees: 150

Shahan-Knotts Family Reunion
Springfield, W.Va.; July 19
Attendees: 50
"We have held this reunion for at least 40 years. People come from Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Kansas and other parts of West Virginia." ~ Kathy Green

Mullins Family Reunion
Clendenin, W.Va.; July 19
Attendees: 50
"Since the death of my beloved great-grandmother, Martha Salsbury-Mullins, in the 1980s, we have celebrated the Mullins family each year. It was her wish that we all get together once a year. We keep that tradition on the third Sunday of July every year. Sadly we have lost some of her children now but we know that they are celebrating with her in their own reunion. We have a covered dish dinner raffles and the kids enjoy the playground and swimming pool all day. My family looks forward to it every year." ~ Kimberly Woodal

44th Davis Reunion
Mt. Sara Church Pavilion; Rowlesburg, W.Va.; July 19
“Descendants of Joseph and Nancy Davis”

Hanshew and Puckett
Camp Washington Carver; July 17-19
Attendees 50 families + 35 singles

Boyer Days
Arbovale, W.Va.; July 24-25
Attendees: 25

St. Albans High School Class of 1989 Reunion
Charleston, W.Va.; July 24-26
Attendees: 100
"The SAHS Class of 1989 will be coming back to town this summer for our 20-year reunion. The planning committee was excited to learn about the reunion kits that you are offering! What a great way to promote our state! We currently have way too many classmates that have moved out-of-state. This is a great way to reacquaint them with what we have to offer back home." ~ Jana Raines and Sandy Cal

South Charleston High School 20 Year Reunion
Charleston Civic Center; July 24-26 2009
Attendees: 200
“South Charleston High School Class of 1989’s 20 Year Reunion. July 24th 2009 at 6:30 pm Icebreaker at The Athletic Club Embassy Suites July 25th 2009 at 9:30 am Eagle Golf Outing at Little Creek Country Club July 25th 2009 at 11 am SCHS School Tour at South Charleston High School July 25th 2009 at 6:30 pm/Group Photo at 7:30 pm 80 s Dinner & Dance Party July 26th 2009 at 11 am Family Picnic at Little Creek Park Shelter 2” ~ Marlene Smith

Cousins Club Reunion
Bruce Park in New Martinsville W.Va.
New Martinsville, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 125
“Cousin s Club meets once a year somewhere in the United States. This year everyone will be in WEST VIRGINIA!” ~ Barbara Persinger

Bowyer Family Reunion
Grandview, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 50

Pittman Family Reunion
Grandview, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 150

Dothan – Toney Creek Reunion
Oak Hill, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 150
"A reunion of friends and families who have roots in the rural areas of Dothan and Toney Creek, W.Va.! What started as a very informal and small event has blossomed into a much beloved event eagerly anticipated by the many families now attending. Great food, live music, a fundraising auction and of course visits with old friends are just part of the fun of the Dothan/Toney Creek Reunion held at the Oak Hill High School in Fayette County." ~ Roma Lively

Weaver Family Reunion
Wellsburg, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 60

Cordle-Caudill Family Reunion
Beckwith, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 50
"Fifty years and still going! After the older generations passed away, a cousin promised his grandmother he would continue the tradition and he has done a beautiful job keeping us in touch. Relatives come from many states as well as West Virginia. I am back home from Florida living my lifetime." ~ Sheril Debish

Durbin Days
Durbin, W.Va.; July 25
Attendees: 50
"Every year our small town has a festival called Durbin Days. Not only is it a good time for a reunion, but also a good time to see friends from other states." ~Victoria Lawson

Bailey-Priddy Family Reunion
Buffalo, W.Va.; July 26
Attendees: 60
For over 50 years, the descendants and friends have been remembering the heritage of William & Rosana Bailey and John and Hattie Priddy. ~ Mary Casto

Jones Family Reunion
Shiloh, W.Va.; July 26
Attendees: 125

Keister Family Reunion
Romney, W.Va.; July 26
Attendees: 100

McLain Family Reunion
DAV Building, Parkersburg, W.Va.; July 26
Attendees: 70

Fincham Price Family Reunion
Pipestem State Park; July 25-26
Attendees: 46
“This is my grandmother’s family. Though the family is from the D.C. area my mother married my father who is from Wolf Summit, W.Va.. They moved back to W.Va. and raised my 2 brothers and me. My Aunt and Uncle moved here years later along with my grandmother. My cousins still come to West Virginia to visit us although my parents their parents and our grandparents have passed. We don t get to see much of each other s children and grandchildren so a reunion was planned. Everyone agreed on Pipestem. They are coming from MD, OH, VA, NC, FL, and W.Va.” ~ Julie Clevenger

Bovy and Neva Casto Reunion
Mt. Liberty Community Building, Philippi, W.Va., July 25
Attendees: 100

Pipestem Gathering
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, W.Va.; July 29-Aug. 3

Emmanual Christian School Classes of 1978-79 Reunion
Roanoke, W.Va.; July 31-Aug. 1
Attendees: 50

Belch Reunions
Pipestem Resort; July 31-Aug. 2
Attendees 90

St Albans High School Reunion
St Albans; Jul 31-Aug 2
Attendees: 150
“This is our 50 Year Class Reunion and we want to make it very special! On Friday morning a golf outing is planned at Big Bend. On Friday evening, we will meet at St. Albans High School for a meet and greet session with catering from Angela’s and music from the ‘50s. Saturday: Gentleman’s Coffee and a Ladies’ Brunch. Saturday evening: Edgewood Country Club for class picture, dinner and dancing. Sunday: picnic at Knotty Pine Lodge.” ~ Caroline Cloer

Parks Family Reunion
Ace Adventures New River, July 31 - Aug. 2
“Our family meets in the West Virginia mountains every Labor Day weekend. But this year our oldest sis is turning 50, so we are going to get together on her b-day weekend and help her accept it. We have reserved small cabins for each family and plan on playing together in the new river area. We’re looking forward to exploring Fayette Co. this summer.” ~Pamela Moore

Wheeling High, Class of ’64 (45-Year Reunion)
Wheeling Country Club and other locations; July 31- Aug. 2
Attendees: 125

Zutant Family Reunion
Pipestem Resort State Park; July 31- Aug. 2
Attendees: 100

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Descendants of Jacob and Elizabeth Hedrick Kisamore Family Reunion
Petersburg, W.Va.; Aug. 1
Attendees: 200

Brown/Persinger Optimist Club
St. Albans, W.Va.; Aug. 1
Attendees: 60
Relatives from New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania get together for fun stories and to reacquaint.

Sweeney Family Reunion
West Union, W.Va.; Aug. 1
Attendees: 45

Burgess Family Reunion
West Union, W.Va.; Aug. 1
Attendees: 50

Baldwin Family Reunion
Madison, W.Va.; Aug. 1
Attendees: 70

Plum Family Reunion
Number 4 Church, August 2
Attendees: 105
“Annual reunion of the Plum family. Our relatives are scattered throughout the country. However all are excited to return each year to visit with friends and family in the mountains of West Virginia I have attached 6 files for the mailing list. please advise if you did not receive them.” ~ Randy Plum

Sinclair Family Reunion
Watters-Smith State Park, Lost Creek, W.Va.; Aug. 2
Attendees: 60
The Sinclair family has a reunion once a year in W.Va.. All bring covered dishes w/various recipes new and old such as Grandma s chocolate pan cake etc. We have contests such as who came the furthest oldest person newest baby. Family members assemble gift baskets in themes from their "towns" sports crafts baked goods etc. which are auctioned or raffled off. We have games: cake walk guess cake bean jar. The children have a nice playground and pool while the adults reminisce through picture albums and talk about our fun growing up together and our parents and grandparents.

Follansbee High School Class of 1954 Reunion
Weirton, W.Va.; Aug. 7

Wheeling High School Class of 1969 Reunion
Wheeling, W.Va.; Aug. 7-8
Attendees: 125

Charleston Catholic High School Class of 1959 Reunion
Charleston, W.Va.; Aug. 7-9
Attendees: 80

Shoulders Family Reunion
Summersville, W.Va.; Aug. 7-9
Attendees: 70

Martin Family Reunion
Marriott Town Center; Charleston, W.Va., August 7-9
Attendees: 125

Heddelson Family
Parkersburg, W.Va.; Aug. 7-9
Attendees: 70-80
“Our family enjoys coming to West Virginia and what we have to offer. We all bring a basket to auction and the money goes to a good cause. It is the highlight of the reunion.” ~ Nancy Cross

Class of ’84 (25-Year Reunion)
Parkersburg, W.Va.; Aug. 8
Attendees: 65
“Our class holds a reunion every five years. This year it will be held at The Other Side Martini and Tapas Bar in Parkersburg.” ~James Slate

Harsh-Shahan Family Reunion
Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, W.Va.; Aug. 8
Attendees: 100
"Clayton and Lydia Shahan Harsh had seven children and decided to start a reunion in Aug. 1976. The reunion has grown to include families from West Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, South Carolina and Michigan. This year the reunion is at Blackwater Falls State Park. The reunion is the highlight of summer for our family. Of course we eat lots of great food but we also spend time reminiscing about the old days. What great stories! We catch-up on family news play games sing and perform skits. Everyone is really looking forward to coming to the “hills” of W.Va.!" ~ Helen Lipscomb

Swadley-Hahn Family Reunion
Brandywine, W.Va.; Aug. 8
Attendees: 70
"All descendants and friends of Tyree Lee Swadley & Eva Viola Hahn and other descendants of A. A. Hahn meet once a year at the Old Propstburg Church in Brandywine, W.Va. This is the church where our ancestor A. A. Hahn preached. We start arriving at 10 AM with each of us bringing a basket to share. We stay and visit for hours. Many of us still live in West Virginia but others come from all over the United States." ~ Darlene Pickens

Martin Cousins Reunion
Tomlinson Run State Park, New Manchester, W.Va.; Aug. 8
Attendees: 70
"Martin Cousins by the Dozens. This will be the first family reunion for the 22 first cousins of the children of Joe and Marian (Moore) Martin of Hancock County. We will be coming from 14 different states with our children & grandchildren, many of whom have never seen the Mountain State. After all these years, we look forward to reconnecting with family once again at Tomlinson Run State Park where our families held many reunions way back in the 1940s, 50s and 60s." ~ Gerry (McConnell) Curtis

Jones 50th Family Reunion
Idamay, W.Va.; Aug. 8
Attendees: 125

Kesler-Kessler Family Reunion
Hico, W.Va.; Aug. 9
Attendees: 100

Lowe Family Reunion
Clarksburg, W.Va.; Aug. 9
Attendees: 125

Buck Family Reunion
Point Pleasant, W.Va.; Aug. 9
Attendees: 80

Wheeling Park High School Class of 1989
Oglebay Resort, Wheeling; Aug. 14-15
Attendees: 200
“The Wheeling Park High School Class of 1989 graduated over 500 students. The class 20-year reunion is scheduled for August 14-15, and will include a casual gathering on Friday night a tour of Wheeling Park High School and a Steak Fry at Oglebay Resort with an 80’s band.” ~ Susie Nelson

Hurricane High School Class of 1969
Hurricane W.Va.; August 14-15
Attendees: ?
“We are having our 40th HHS class reunion August 14th & 15th at the old High School gym/cafeteria. We wanted to have a little bit of nostalgia since the gym is the only thing left of the old high school.” ~ Sherry Hayes

Clinton-Burton Family Reunion
Waverly, W.Va.; Aug. 15
Attendees: 35
"Family fun, games, covered dish dinner, door prizes and time for visiting." ~Sharon Burton

Sutton Family Reunion
Pickens, W.Va.; Aug. 15-16
Attendees: 100
A Walk Through Time ~ Jeanne William

Spanishburg Class of 1964
45th Reunion
Princeton, W.Va.; August 15-17
Attendees: 30

Sutton Family Reunion
Pickens, W.Va.; Aug. 15-16
Attendees: 100

Higginbotham-Watkins Reunion
Rivesville, W.Va.; August 15
Attendees: 100-150
“Children of the Lamden Higginbotham Family and Lloyd Watkins family gather in Rivesville, W.Va., on the third Saturday in August at the Rivesville Community Center. Good food & fun is had by all as we renew old ties and build new ones! We invite any tied to these families or to the Wilford Watkins line to show up and meet the rest of your cousins!” ~ Denzil Riley

Miller Family Reunion
Morrisvale, W.Va.; Aug. 22
Attendees: 75

WCHS Class of 1984
Wheeling, W.Va.; Aug.28
Attendees: 125
“25 year class reunion for Wheeling Central High School.” ~ Craig O’Leary

Lee Family Reunion
Winfield, W.Va.; Aug. 28
Attendees: 50
Five Generations of the Lee family enjoying the outdoors. ~ Michele Lee

Sweeney Gore Smith Howard Family Reunion
Beckley, W.Va.; Aug. 28-30
Attendees: 100

Cottrell Family Reunion
Spencer, W.Va.; Aug. 29
Attendees: 50
"This will be the first annual reunion for the descendants of the late Wm. Philip and Mary Louise Jarvis Cottrell of Calhoun County. We are excited about this opportunity to get reacquainted with cousins we haven’t seen for many years. Spencer, W.Va., is a scenic and historic area of West Virginia. The downtown Heritage Park Community Building has plenty of parking & provides a comfortable reunion site. We invite & welcome all Philip & Mary Cottrell descendants to come, bring covered dishes, musical instruments, pictures and other memorabilia to share. Hope to see you there!" ~ Linda Liss

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Class of 1969, Bishop Donahue High School
McMechen, W.Va.; Sept. 6
Attendees: 44 + spouses/guests
“A small group of us are planning a forty year reunion of the class of 1969 of Bishop Donahue High School, McMechen, W.Va.” ~ Ruth Ann McClelland

Carpenter Reunion
Quick Community Center Quick W.Va.; Sept. 5
Attendees: 34
“We bring old pictures newspaper articles etc. and have a print out of our family tree on the wall. People add people or make changes and we update the tree. We exchange info and just have lots of fun catching up with everyone we haven’t seen for a while. Usually someone tells a family story.” ~ Paula Syms

Roby Family Reunion
Gladesville, W.Va.; Sept. 5
Attendees: 50
Reunion of the descendants of Earl and Lemma Roby from Gladesville, West Virginia. ~ Dale Porter

Maynard Family Reunion
Oceana, W.Va.; Sept. 6
Attendees: 85

Moundsville High School Class of 1949 Reunion
Moundsville, W.Va.; Sept. 7

Welch High School Classes of 1954-55 Reunion
Bluefield, W.Va.; Sept. 11-13
Attendees: 48

Michael E. Bowers
Brandywine, W.Va.; Sept. 12
Attendees: 51

Estep Family Reunion
Panther, W.Va.; Sept. 18-20
Attendees: 130

EB 60s Decade Reunion
Charleston, W.Va.; Sept. 25
Attendees: 400
"EBHS Alumni are hosting a 60s Decade Reunion for the Class Years 1960 - 1969. Doors open at the Beni Kedem Shrine at 5 p.m. Music provided by the Rhapsody Band and the Esquires. Free food and door prizes." ~ Carol Carpenter

Loudendale Reunion
Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, W.Va.; Sept. 26
Attendees: 100

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Williamson High School Class of 1950 Reunion
Williamson, W.Va.; Oct. 16-17
Attendees: 20

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