Thoughts And Memories
Let The Voices Be Heard
Randy Butcher 3/1/2010
Bluefield, Va
I grew up in Caretta, spent my summers in college working at the company store. I
taught music in McDowell County including Caretta, Coalwood, War Annex, Bartley,
Iaeger and Sandy River. I was a member of the Board of Big Creek People in Action.
I hope that Caretta / Coalwood a bright future and not just a glorious past.
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Cheri Tipton 2/1/2010
Washington
Looking for anyone who knew the Sparks family, Joseph "Tommy" or James or Helen Sparks.
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Connor Walls 1/17/2010
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Wow,I learned about this town from reading October Sky, which by the way, is my all
time favorite book. This is an amazing little town with LOTS of history. Its like
a town lost in time, trapped in the mountains...
Greg Bowman 10/30/2009
Natural Bridge, Va
I'm not from Coalwood but my dad and his family were. I used to have a good time their and hate to see it run down and disappear
James Mcintyre 10/27/2009
Abingdon, Va
worked at coal wood 17 yrs.as foreman gene turpin ran sscar for me. was with homer
when he lost his eye. if any one remembers me send a email.is fred beavers still
around?
Randy Lanier 9/26/2009
Fincastle, VA
So many wonderful memories from being at the pool and wearing our feet out until they bled and playing football beside the machine shop with all the guys and Thirteen Thompson who put up with us shenanigans... and sleigh riding while the snow became deep. The Christmas parties at the Clubhouse the adults never let us get into!
Randy Lanier
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Jerry Clark 9/2/2009
Rock Springs, Wyoming
I was born in Welch, my Dad was also born in Welch. Mom was born in Six. They grew
up in Coalwood, graduated BCHS,'49. Both grandpas retired from Olga coal after 40
years of working in the mine.They came to the area in the 1920's from Saltville &
Hillsville, Va. Great grandpa was Baldwin/Felts agent and later Fire boss in the
mines. Coalwood is a special place to our family.
Jim Roberts 7/5/2009
Silver Creek, GA near Rome GA
I lived in Caretta until 1963 and moved to Coalwood mid 1963. I remember best playing little' league baseball in Caretta under Louis Callahan's leadership for 5 years. And while living in Coalwood I played American Legion baseball again under Coach Callahan's leadership for 2 years. I can't say enough about how Louis taught me so many things, not just baseball, but so many other things about life. Would love to talk to some of the guys I was teammates with in little league or American Legion baseball.
Jim Roberts
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Rhonda Fleming 7/1/2009
Snake Root Holler
I was born and raised in Coalwood and grew up in Snake Root Holler. Often my siblings and I and friends,talk about all the wonderful memories we have growing up in that beautiful little Coal Camp. I am proud and honored to be a "Coalwood Girl"...Thanks for the memories..
Rhonda Fleming
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Beverly Smith Scott 6/05/2009
Charlotte, NC
I was born and raised in Monroe County West Virginia. No matter how far I go from home I will always be a West Virginian. I am so pleased that you are preserving that way of life. I feel that so many things that we felt were so important to us or have great significance as part of our heritage are disappearing. I wish you the best with all of your efforts and though I have never been in Coalwood before you can be certain that my next trip home to West Virginia will take me there. God Bless.
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Greg 5/17/2009
Copperas Cove, TX
Found your site while searching Rocket Boys-
