Friday 1980 Roy, Edith, Jennings & Reba were all in. Jennings & I went to funeral home tonite where Myrtle Reasor lay corpse. A sister to Tate, Henderson, Cleve, Nat & Goldie. I visited Pearl a bit this evening.
Footnote: Roy is Edith's (Estelle's sister) husband. Jennings is her brother and Reba is her sister-in-law. Myrtle Reasor was not a relative - I believe. Stephen would know about this - but I think it was a whole different strain of DNA. Could have been a distant 2nd or 3rd cousin though. Pearl Barkley is a cousin who has had a stroke and not able to get around much.
My Note: I left the house early this morning to run some errands with Leah. Not feeling up to par yet. We were gone longer than I planned so now I am pretty tired and think I will take a nap. Happy Halloween everyone, Have fun!!!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
October 30, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. 1980 We were up to Jennings awhile, went on to take care of Wendi when she come from school. She has sore throat. We come by Edith & Roy's awhile.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. Wendi is her granddaughter who lives in Big Stone Gap. Edith is her younger sister who also lives in Big Stone Gap. Roy is Edith's husband.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. Wendi is her granddaughter who lives in Big Stone Gap. Edith is her younger sister who also lives in Big Stone Gap. Roy is Edith's husband.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
October 29, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
1980 Wed. I went for milk early. come by Va Shuler's a minute. Roy Shuler was in a while. Jennings ate lunch with us. To prayer meeting tonite.
Footnote: She usually gets her milk from Betty Ramey, a neighbor. Virginia Shuler is a neighbor and cousin. She doesn't drive so Aunt Estelle does a lot for her. Roy Shuler is the husband of her younger sister, Edith. They live in Big Stone Gap but have a farm near Aunt Estelle's house . Jennings is her brother who lives nearby and she feeds him quite often. It is good that they can do so much together.
My note: I survived the gallbladder surgery. It was quick, I checked in at 11:00am and was out of there by 4 PM. My belly is a little sore but no real pain. I have had toast and jelly for breakfast. I am at Leah's and the dogs are keeping me company. Everybody is at work and Max is at school. They will start coming back in here about 3 PM and the house will come alive again. Nice sunshine today but cool.
Footnote: She usually gets her milk from Betty Ramey, a neighbor. Virginia Shuler is a neighbor and cousin. She doesn't drive so Aunt Estelle does a lot for her. Roy Shuler is the husband of her younger sister, Edith. They live in Big Stone Gap but have a farm near Aunt Estelle's house . Jennings is her brother who lives nearby and she feeds him quite often. It is good that they can do so much together.
My note: I survived the gallbladder surgery. It was quick, I checked in at 11:00am and was out of there by 4 PM. My belly is a little sore but no real pain. I have had toast and jelly for breakfast. I am at Leah's and the dogs are keeping me company. Everybody is at work and Max is at school. They will start coming back in here about 3 PM and the house will come alive again. Nice sunshine today but cool.
Monday, October 28, 2013
October 28, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. 1980 We went to Jonesville to pay taxes. across the Mt. to Charlie Ely's. visited Ray Watson on the way. Never did find any of the Ely's. Come back thru Kingsport. Stopped at Edith's a minute.
Footnote: Jonesville is the county seat and where all the government of the county took place. Charlie Ely is a cousin of theirs who lives in Tennessee. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap.
My note: Nice frosty morning here in Cincinnati. Leah is here to take me to the hospital so I can have this dadjim gallbladder removed. Be glad when I can get back to normal. I will be going to Leah's for a few days. Got all my work ready to go with me. I will let you know how it all goes - I am so hungry and had to shower in Dial soap and no lotion, so my skin is crawling as it dries out. OK I'll be back on tomorrow. Pat
Footnote: Jonesville is the county seat and where all the government of the county took place. Charlie Ely is a cousin of theirs who lives in Tennessee. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap.
My note: Nice frosty morning here in Cincinnati. Leah is here to take me to the hospital so I can have this dadjim gallbladder removed. Be glad when I can get back to normal. I will be going to Leah's for a few days. Got all my work ready to go with me. I will let you know how it all goes - I am so hungry and had to shower in Dial soap and no lotion, so my skin is crawling as it dries out. OK I'll be back on tomorrow. Pat
Sunday, October 27, 2013
October 27, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Monday, 1980 dark, drippy all day. I baked some pies. Went up to Jennings a minute and out to Lizzie's. Stell Kelly come in.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother. Lizzie is a neighbor and where she usually gets her eggs. Stell Kelly is a good friend and fellow church member.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother. Lizzie is a neighbor and where she usually gets her eggs. Stell Kelly is a good friend and fellow church member.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
October 26, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sunday Fair cool beautiful 1980 . Janice & Wendi & Jennings ate lunch with us. Heard Elsie Moore Ely (Howard's x) died Oct 19 last Wed. Janice, Wendi & I went to Harlan, bought 2 Christmas gifts. Curt & Martha were here when we got back.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. Jennings is her brother. Howard Ely is her brother-in-law and he was married to Elsie at one time. Harlan, Kentucky is a town that is about 40 miles (I am guessing) over the mountain. Was known as "bloody Harlan" in the 50's as there was many people killed in the coal miner and union disputes. There is a book that was written about all the troubles and as I remember it is called "Bloody Harlan". Curt and Martha are relatives of her husband, Millard. They visited them often.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. Jennings is her brother. Howard Ely is her brother-in-law and he was married to Elsie at one time. Harlan, Kentucky is a town that is about 40 miles (I am guessing) over the mountain. Was known as "bloody Harlan" in the 50's as there was many people killed in the coal miner and union disputes. There is a book that was written about all the troubles and as I remember it is called "Bloody Harlan". Curt and Martha are relatives of her husband, Millard. They visited them often.
Friday, October 25, 2013
October 25, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. 1980 Rainy cold. Talked to Rosemary. I sewed some & did house work, about 12:30 I took off to Penn. for tobacco festival parade alone. When I got back Janice called to lets go to Appa. We did. I bought one Xmas gift. Saw a few snow flakes.
Footnote: Rosemary is her daughter who lives in Hobbs, New Mexico. Penn. is Pennington Gap, Va. and they have a huge tobacco warehouse where the farmers bring their tobacco to be sold to the cigarette manufacturers. Each year they have a big parade thru town and all the activites take place at the fair grounds. They have a beauty contest to pick Miss Tobacco Festival. One year me and Rosemary were in the contest. I think Nancy Gibson won that year - she was a beauty and could sing like a bird. She was also from Pennington. Many years later, I was at the Cincinnati Zoo for the Summer Opera show and guess who was there singing in the Cincinnati Opera - Nancy Gibson. She was very good!!! I saw her several times after that but lost touch now.
Janice is her daughter and they went to Appalachia. We had a few snow flakes here this morning.
Sorry about not posting this morning, I was so into a new project that I totally forgot. Then I picked up Hope - she had a day off school - and we went shopping and I just got home - 6 PM. Going to an art opening of a good friend of mine tonight and then out to eat with her and some other friends. It is very cold here but figured I had better go while I can - may be snow soon. Have a good weekend!!!
Footnote: Rosemary is her daughter who lives in Hobbs, New Mexico. Penn. is Pennington Gap, Va. and they have a huge tobacco warehouse where the farmers bring their tobacco to be sold to the cigarette manufacturers. Each year they have a big parade thru town and all the activites take place at the fair grounds. They have a beauty contest to pick Miss Tobacco Festival. One year me and Rosemary were in the contest. I think Nancy Gibson won that year - she was a beauty and could sing like a bird. She was also from Pennington. Many years later, I was at the Cincinnati Zoo for the Summer Opera show and guess who was there singing in the Cincinnati Opera - Nancy Gibson. She was very good!!! I saw her several times after that but lost touch now.
Janice is her daughter and they went to Appalachia. We had a few snow flakes here this morning.
Sorry about not posting this morning, I was so into a new project that I totally forgot. Then I picked up Hope - she had a day off school - and we went shopping and I just got home - 6 PM. Going to an art opening of a good friend of mine tonight and then out to eat with her and some other friends. It is very cold here but figured I had better go while I can - may be snow soon. Have a good weekend!!!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
October 24, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday 1980, Fair warm. I washed. I got a new bed today, Uncle Millard Baker & Aunt Rosalee moved to Cincinnati today. Jennings ate lunch with us. I was down to Va. Shuler's a minute.
Footnote: Uncle Millard and Aunt Rosalee had lived in Virginia all their lives. I know it must have been hard for them to leave. It must have been hard also on Aunt Estelle to see them go. That is what she meant when she wrote a couple days ago that she "said her goodbyes", Millard Baker is the half-brother to Estelle's mother, Lula Baker Reasor. They moved into a house on the westside of Cincinnati, near where I live. I visited them a few times. One time, Uncle Jennings stopped at my house - he had been to Michigan and was on his way back to Virginia - and I took him to visit with Uncle Millard and Aunt Rosalee. They have two sons that live in the Cincinnati area. Jennings is her brother. Virginia Shuler is her cousin who lives nearby.
Footnote: Uncle Millard and Aunt Rosalee had lived in Virginia all their lives. I know it must have been hard for them to leave. It must have been hard also on Aunt Estelle to see them go. That is what she meant when she wrote a couple days ago that she "said her goodbyes", Millard Baker is the half-brother to Estelle's mother, Lula Baker Reasor. They moved into a house on the westside of Cincinnati, near where I live. I visited them a few times. One time, Uncle Jennings stopped at my house - he had been to Michigan and was on his way back to Virginia - and I took him to visit with Uncle Millard and Aunt Rosalee. They have two sons that live in the Cincinnati area. Jennings is her brother. Virginia Shuler is her cousin who lives nearby.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
October 23, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. Fair warmer. I made cushaw pies and took to Aunt Rosalee boys. Said my goodbyes. This eve Millard and I went to Appa & bought me a bed. Went out to Janice's a minute. Jennings was in.
Footnote: Aunt Rosalee is her neighbor and she is married to Millard Baker who is the half-brother of Estelle's mother, Lula Baker Reasor. Aunt Rosalee has 3 sons, two in Cincinnati area and one in North Carolina - I believe but not sure of that. They must have been visiting. Millard is her husband. Appa is short for Appalachia, Va. , a small town about 10 miles away. Janice is her daughter who lives in Big Stone Gap, a town that is on the way to Appalachia. Jennings is her brother who lives nearby.
Footnote: Aunt Rosalee is her neighbor and she is married to Millard Baker who is the half-brother of Estelle's mother, Lula Baker Reasor. Aunt Rosalee has 3 sons, two in Cincinnati area and one in North Carolina - I believe but not sure of that. They must have been visiting. Millard is her husband. Appa is short for Appalachia, Va. , a small town about 10 miles away. Janice is her daughter who lives in Big Stone Gap, a town that is on the way to Appalachia. Jennings is her brother who lives nearby.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
October 22, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed Fair cool. I made potato salad for Aunt Rosalee's boys. Stayed down there a lot as they had a yard sale. To church tonite.
Footnote: Aunt Rosalee is married to Millard Baker who is Estelle's mother's half-brother. They live nearby and she is always helping them. Millard is blind and not able to drive. They have three sons and none of them live near them. Lowell Baker is the youngest and he lives here in a Cincinnati suburb, not far from me. I have lunch with Lowell and Joyce a couple times a year. Lowell has white hair now and looks just like Uncle Millard did. I think I will call them today and see if we can get together.
Footnote: Aunt Rosalee is married to Millard Baker who is Estelle's mother's half-brother. They live nearby and she is always helping them. Millard is blind and not able to drive. They have three sons and none of them live near them. Lowell Baker is the youngest and he lives here in a Cincinnati suburb, not far from me. I have lunch with Lowell and Joyce a couple times a year. Lowell has white hair now and looks just like Uncle Millard did. I think I will call them today and see if we can get together.
Monday, October 21, 2013
October 21, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tuesday 1980 Fair warmer. After dinner I went to Pennington. Stopped at Aunt Rosalee's, bank and visited at nursing home, to Cas Walker's, to the hospital, back by Dry Branch School where I left some of Aunt Rosalee's clothes, back to Aunt Rosalee's, Va Shuler's and by Betty's for milk. Late I went up to Jennings.
Footnote: Well, I am tired just reading all the places she went today. Dinner for her was what we call lunch. Dinner was called supper. So she did all this in an afternoon. Aunt Rosalee is married to Uncle Millard Baker, her mother's half-brother. Cas Walker's is a grocery store in Pennington Gap where the hospital is. Not sure where the nursing home was - either in Dryden which is a small town located on the road going toward Pennington Gap. The bank was probably in Pennington Gap too. Dry Branch is a village near Pennington. Virginia Shuler is her cousin - the daughter of Rose Slemp who was a half-sister to her mother. Betty Ramey is her neighbor and friend. Jennings is her brother.
Footnote: Well, I am tired just reading all the places she went today. Dinner for her was what we call lunch. Dinner was called supper. So she did all this in an afternoon. Aunt Rosalee is married to Uncle Millard Baker, her mother's half-brother. Cas Walker's is a grocery store in Pennington Gap where the hospital is. Not sure where the nursing home was - either in Dryden which is a small town located on the road going toward Pennington Gap. The bank was probably in Pennington Gap too. Dry Branch is a village near Pennington. Virginia Shuler is her cousin - the daughter of Rose Slemp who was a half-sister to her mother. Betty Ramey is her neighbor and friend. Jennings is her brother.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
October 20, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Monday. 1980. Fair cool. I washed and baked 5 apple pies. Took Ruth some and Uncle Millard's some. Radious & Walter were in. I walked up to Jennings late.
Footnote: Love to have a big slice of one of those apple pies. But her stack apple cakes were the best. Ruth is her sister-in-law who lives nearby and has just come home from the hospital. Uncle Millard is Millard Baker who is her mother's half-brother. They live nearby too. Radious & Walter are her neighbors. Jennings is her brother who lives close by.
My note: I am still at Leah's but going to Rachel's in a few minutes and we are going to the Pumpkin Festival today. Amanda's wedding was beautiful even though it was cold (44 degrees) and we were outside on wet ground. Nice reception and all the kids had a great time. Leslie was a bridesmaid and Zack (Amanda's brother) was also in it. So everybody here is tired today and some had a little too much to drink. The sun is shinning today - yesterday it rained almost the whole day.
Footnote: Love to have a big slice of one of those apple pies. But her stack apple cakes were the best. Ruth is her sister-in-law who lives nearby and has just come home from the hospital. Uncle Millard is Millard Baker who is her mother's half-brother. They live nearby too. Radious & Walter are her neighbors. Jennings is her brother who lives close by.
My note: I am still at Leah's but going to Rachel's in a few minutes and we are going to the Pumpkin Festival today. Amanda's wedding was beautiful even though it was cold (44 degrees) and we were outside on wet ground. Nice reception and all the kids had a great time. Leslie was a bridesmaid and Zack (Amanda's brother) was also in it. So everybody here is tired today and some had a little too much to drink. The sun is shinning today - yesterday it rained almost the whole day.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
October 19, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sunday Fair Warm. Janice & Wendi were home. We went to grocery store & to Magic Mart. Bro. Haun preached for us tonite. Ruth come from the hospital today.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. I think it is interesting that she says they "were home". My mother says the same thing. Even though we all have homes of our own, they still think their home is the only home. Magic Mart is a general store and I think it was like the dollar stores today. I love to go to the dollar store. I remember the name Bro Haun but don't
remember ever hearing him preach. Ruth is her sister-in-law who has been in the hospital at Pennington for a few days.
My note: I am at Leah's now and it is raining and cold. Amanda's wedding is supposed to be outside down by the river and the ground was very wet yesterday when we were there to set it all up. She doesn't have a plan B and doesn't seem to be too concerned about it - can't control the weather. The wedding is planned for 7:15 PM and it appears it is going to be dark by then. She didn't want lights or candles. I will let you all know how it all goes. We had a very nice rehearsal dinner last night and Amanda gave some gifts to her attendants. She gave Max a black tophat to wear with his tuxedo. He was very proud of it - wearing it home. So now he wants a cane to go with it and I am off with him to the costume shop to get a cane. Later Pat
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. I think it is interesting that she says they "were home". My mother says the same thing. Even though we all have homes of our own, they still think their home is the only home. Magic Mart is a general store and I think it was like the dollar stores today. I love to go to the dollar store. I remember the name Bro Haun but don't
remember ever hearing him preach. Ruth is her sister-in-law who has been in the hospital at Pennington for a few days.
My note: I am at Leah's now and it is raining and cold. Amanda's wedding is supposed to be outside down by the river and the ground was very wet yesterday when we were there to set it all up. She doesn't have a plan B and doesn't seem to be too concerned about it - can't control the weather. The wedding is planned for 7:15 PM and it appears it is going to be dark by then. She didn't want lights or candles. I will let you all know how it all goes. We had a very nice rehearsal dinner last night and Amanda gave some gifts to her attendants. She gave Max a black tophat to wear with his tuxedo. He was very proud of it - wearing it home. So now he wants a cane to go with it and I am off with him to the costume shop to get a cane. Later Pat
Friday, October 18, 2013
October 18, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. Cloudy 1980 warm some rain. We watched the band festival on TV all morning, I walked up to trash can & Mrs. Green's this evening a minute.
Footnote: Not much going on this Saturday for her. Mrs. Green is her neighbor.
My note: It is cold here this morning and I had to get out of that warm bed early. I am going to my favorite bakery to get donuts. I am meeting Leah, Leslie and Amanda at the nail salon and we are all having pedicures and manicures. Tomorrow is Amanda's wedding. Amanda is my step-granddaughter who has been in our lives since she was 6 years old. So I am taking donuts to the salon - hope they don't mind. I will go to Leah's after that as we have the rehearsal tonight and then they are taking pictures all day tomorrow ( I think). Be a long day in wedding clothes. So I took the cast off my broken hand and it is swollen a little but feels fine - just a little stiff and sore. I am able to sew so I am a happy camper. I am going on Sunday to the Pumpkin Festival with Dave, Rachel and Hope. Haven't been in years as this is the weekend I always drive to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for that Folk Art Show. Have a good weekend, Pat
Footnote: Not much going on this Saturday for her. Mrs. Green is her neighbor.
My note: It is cold here this morning and I had to get out of that warm bed early. I am going to my favorite bakery to get donuts. I am meeting Leah, Leslie and Amanda at the nail salon and we are all having pedicures and manicures. Tomorrow is Amanda's wedding. Amanda is my step-granddaughter who has been in our lives since she was 6 years old. So I am taking donuts to the salon - hope they don't mind. I will go to Leah's after that as we have the rehearsal tonight and then they are taking pictures all day tomorrow ( I think). Be a long day in wedding clothes. So I took the cast off my broken hand and it is swollen a little but feels fine - just a little stiff and sore. I am able to sew so I am a happy camper. I am going on Sunday to the Pumpkin Festival with Dave, Rachel and Hope. Haven't been in years as this is the weekend I always drive to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for that Folk Art Show. Have a good weekend, Pat
Thursday, October 17, 2013
October 17, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday 1980 Fair to cloudy. Jennings, Millard & I went to Penn. to Long John Silver's for lunch. Out to a yard sale and over by the hospital to visit Ruth. I went to Uncle Millards late.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. Millard is her husband and Pennington Gap is a town about 8 miles West of her house in Deep Springs. Long John Silvers, as we all know, is a seafood restaurant and they are still around - love their hushpuppies. Ruth is her sister-in-law who is still in the hospital. Uncle Millard is her mother's half-brother and he is blind so she visits them often.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. Millard is her husband and Pennington Gap is a town about 8 miles West of her house in Deep Springs. Long John Silvers, as we all know, is a seafood restaurant and they are still around - love their hushpuppies. Ruth is her sister-in-law who is still in the hospital. Uncle Millard is her mother's half-brother and he is blind so she visits them often.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
October 16, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. 1980 Fair warm. I washed some. Jennings was in. Edith picked me, Sandra & baby and we went to see Ruth at the hospital. Came back by Pearl Barkley's and visited her a minute.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives close by. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap - about 9 miles East. Sandra is their niece who lives near her and she has a new baby boy. She is Ruth's daughter. Ruth is their sister-in-law, married to their brother, Everette. She is in the hospital at Pennington Gap which is about 8 miles West. Pearl Barkley is a cousin who has had a stroke. She lives in a big house that is on the way back from the hospital.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives close by. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap - about 9 miles East. Sandra is their niece who lives near her and she has a new baby boy. She is Ruth's daughter. Ruth is their sister-in-law, married to their brother, Everette. She is in the hospital at Pennington Gap which is about 8 miles West. Pearl Barkley is a cousin who has had a stroke. She lives in a big house that is on the way back from the hospital.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
October 15, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed. fair warmer. I washed, baked some pumpkin pies, and took Uncle Millard some as we went for our Dr. appointment. visited Ruth at the Hospital. also Dewey Russell. To prayer meeting tonite.
Footnote: Uncle Millard is Millard Baker, her mother's half brother. Ruth is her sister-in-law, married to Estelle's youngest brother, Everette Reasor. I believe Dewey Russell was a long time neighbor.
My note: I am OK, kinda just got busy today and forgot to write. I did go to the Dr. to have my pre-op check up. Having the gall bladder surgery Oct. 28. My step-granddaughter, Amanda is getting married Saturday evening so I went to a department store to get a couple new things to wear. I hate to shop as I hate wearing new things - if I had my way and could, I would still be wearing my jeans from high-school. So I got new things to wear now - lost a little weight after the surgery so my things are a little too big now and they are mostly worn out ( to hear Leah tell it). I love buying new things for Leslie and Hope - Max could care less. Weather is great here but gonna get cool soon.
Footnote: Uncle Millard is Millard Baker, her mother's half brother. Ruth is her sister-in-law, married to Estelle's youngest brother, Everette Reasor. I believe Dewey Russell was a long time neighbor.
My note: I am OK, kinda just got busy today and forgot to write. I did go to the Dr. to have my pre-op check up. Having the gall bladder surgery Oct. 28. My step-granddaughter, Amanda is getting married Saturday evening so I went to a department store to get a couple new things to wear. I hate to shop as I hate wearing new things - if I had my way and could, I would still be wearing my jeans from high-school. So I got new things to wear now - lost a little weight after the surgery so my things are a little too big now and they are mostly worn out ( to hear Leah tell it). I love buying new things for Leslie and Hope - Max could care less. Weather is great here but gonna get cool soon.
Monday, October 14, 2013
October 14, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. Fair warmer. I went to town alone. Shopped for a mattress a little. got a few groceries, went out to Janice's a minute.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter who lives in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. I guess she went to Big Stone to shop.
Other info:
Oct. 13, 1977 Jack Belcher (husband of Betty Howard) died. left a 6 yr. old girl and 11 yr. old boy.
Oct. 13, 1984 Verna Pearson died
Oct. 14 (Elizabeth Reasor parents) 1975 Zoe Reasor died in Mich. Pete died Feb. 26, 1953. I don't understand this entry but this is how it is written.
Oct. 13, 1964 Frank Wygal died in California
Oct. 13, 1963 Deborah Ann Wade daughter of J.C. and Joyce Wade. (separated 1971)
Oct. 14 Jack Yeary & Edith Coomer married 1958. James Terrell borned Aug. 16, 1961. Dec. 24, 1986 baby girl borned to Jimmy.
Oct. 14, 1974 Maebird Blairs mom died. Laura Gilbert Musick
Oct. 14, 1971 Mary Pinkston Rogers died. Had surgery in March. surgery again in Sept. died of cancer. Her husband lost an eye with a lawn mower accident Summer 1972
Oct. 14, 1991 Rhea Reasor went to Pennington Hospital and on to Norton Oct. 17. Supposed to go home Wed. Nov. 6. Aug. 27, 1992 went in Pennington hospital. died Sept. 5, 1992.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter who lives in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. I guess she went to Big Stone to shop.
Other info:
Oct. 13, 1977 Jack Belcher (husband of Betty Howard) died. left a 6 yr. old girl and 11 yr. old boy.
Oct. 13, 1984 Verna Pearson died
Oct. 14 (Elizabeth Reasor parents) 1975 Zoe Reasor died in Mich. Pete died Feb. 26, 1953. I don't understand this entry but this is how it is written.
Oct. 13, 1964 Frank Wygal died in California
Oct. 13, 1963 Deborah Ann Wade daughter of J.C. and Joyce Wade. (separated 1971)
Oct. 14 Jack Yeary & Edith Coomer married 1958. James Terrell borned Aug. 16, 1961. Dec. 24, 1986 baby girl borned to Jimmy.
Oct. 14, 1974 Maebird Blairs mom died. Laura Gilbert Musick
Oct. 14, 1971 Mary Pinkston Rogers died. Had surgery in March. surgery again in Sept. died of cancer. Her husband lost an eye with a lawn mower accident Summer 1972
Oct. 14, 1991 Rhea Reasor went to Pennington Hospital and on to Norton Oct. 17. Supposed to go home Wed. Nov. 6. Aug. 27, 1992 went in Pennington hospital. died Sept. 5, 1992.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
October 13, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Monday. 1980 Big frost, Cool to nice & warm. I washed some. took Reba Kelly some pumpkins. Went to Uncle Millards awhile . This evening we went up to Radious & Walters, Reba's & Jennings. Ruth went in hospital with something on her foot. Turned out to be a carbuncle on her leg.
Footnote: Reba Kelly was a neighbor of hers. Millard Baker is her uncle as he was the half-brother to her mother. Radious and Walter are neighbors. Reba is a sister to Millard, Estelle's husband. She lives in the community also. Jennings is her brother and he lives nearby also. Ruth is her sister-in-law and she too lives nearby. None of these neighbors live next door - most of them are not even .in walking distance . She could walk across the road and up a hill to Ruth's place and Jennings lived just a little bit further up the hill. She could not see his house from her house. She kept close watch on all her friends in the community.
Footnote: Reba Kelly was a neighbor of hers. Millard Baker is her uncle as he was the half-brother to her mother. Radious and Walter are neighbors. Reba is a sister to Millard, Estelle's husband. She lives in the community also. Jennings is her brother and he lives nearby also. Ruth is her sister-in-law and she too lives nearby. None of these neighbors live next door - most of them are not even .in walking distance . She could walk across the road and up a hill to Ruth's place and Jennings lived just a little bit further up the hill. She could not see his house from her house. She kept close watch on all her friends in the community.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
October 12, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sunday 1980 Jennings took us all out to the Coach House for dinner. Janice & Wendi came back with us.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby and they all go to Deep Springs Baptist Church. Nice of him to take them out to lunch and well he should have as there are many days he eats with them or she takes him food. The Coach House is a restaurant in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. It was a nice place with good food and one that my Daddy love to go to. Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. They live in Big Stone Gap.
speaking of Big Stone Gap - they are starting to make the movie of the book that Adriana Trigiani wrote called Big Stone Gap. They are filming in Big Stone - maybe Janice will show up to be an extra. This could be your big break, Janice. Ashley Judd and Patrick Wilson are starring. Patrick is the son of Johnny Wilson, who I went to school with. Johnny is a TV news anchorman in Tampa - known as John on TV. It will be fun to see the movie and see if we recognize any of the locations.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby and they all go to Deep Springs Baptist Church. Nice of him to take them out to lunch and well he should have as there are many days he eats with them or she takes him food. The Coach House is a restaurant in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. It was a nice place with good food and one that my Daddy love to go to. Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. They live in Big Stone Gap.
speaking of Big Stone Gap - they are starting to make the movie of the book that Adriana Trigiani wrote called Big Stone Gap. They are filming in Big Stone - maybe Janice will show up to be an extra. This could be your big break, Janice. Ashley Judd and Patrick Wilson are starring. Patrick is the son of Johnny Wilson, who I went to school with. Johnny is a TV news anchorman in Tampa - known as John on TV. It will be fun to see the movie and see if we recognize any of the locations.
Friday, October 11, 2013
October 11, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. 1980 Fair warmer to cool. I cooked & washed some. Went up to Edith's yard sale this eve.
Footnote: Edith is her sister and she lives in Big Stone Gap, a small town about 9 miles away.
More info: Oct. 11, 1926 Ruth Smith Reasor Happy Birthday to Aunt Ruth - She is my only surviving aunt on the Reasor side. Wish I could go see her today. She is always kind and gentle.
Oct. 12, 1990 Sue Reasor died. one month to a day after her mother, buried Aug 17 at Woodway. Her mother Alean Reasor & Joe Reasor.
Oct. 12, 1944 Brenda Lynn Ely born. Married David Lynn Barney June 17, 1962. Jason Lynn borned Oct. 17, 1968. Shannon Lynn borned April 15, 1975. Brenda died May 21, 1986 of massive heart attack.
Elsie Moore Ely Heaton died 1980 Oct. 12
Oct. 12 1975, Monday Elbert Slemp started treatments for leukemia, died Nov. 1, 1975 of heart attack. Valeria died June 15, 1975 (?) cant' read her writing.
Oct. 12, 1975 Monday Mac Graham had a pace maker. Jan. 1977 Mac real sick in Pennington Hospital pneumonia. 1977 April 8 in Indian Path with Heart failure. 1980 Aug. Mac died Aug. 10, 1980.
Footnote: Edith is her sister and she lives in Big Stone Gap, a small town about 9 miles away.
More info: Oct. 11, 1926 Ruth Smith Reasor Happy Birthday to Aunt Ruth - She is my only surviving aunt on the Reasor side. Wish I could go see her today. She is always kind and gentle.
Oct. 12, 1990 Sue Reasor died. one month to a day after her mother, buried Aug 17 at Woodway. Her mother Alean Reasor & Joe Reasor.
Oct. 12, 1944 Brenda Lynn Ely born. Married David Lynn Barney June 17, 1962. Jason Lynn borned Oct. 17, 1968. Shannon Lynn borned April 15, 1975. Brenda died May 21, 1986 of massive heart attack.
Elsie Moore Ely Heaton died 1980 Oct. 12
Oct. 12 1975, Monday Elbert Slemp started treatments for leukemia, died Nov. 1, 1975 of heart attack. Valeria died June 15, 1975 (?) cant' read her writing.
Oct. 12, 1975 Monday Mac Graham had a pace maker. Jan. 1977 Mac real sick in Pennington Hospital pneumonia. 1977 April 8 in Indian Path with Heart failure. 1980 Aug. Mac died Aug. 10, 1980.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
October 10, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday, 1980 Clear, very warm. I picked up Roy & Edith and we went to the cemetery for Mrs. Otey's funeral. Millard & I went up to Maude Ely's yard sale awhile. I went for milk, over by Uncle Millard's, up by Jennings & down by Ruth's a minute.
Footnote: Edith is her sister and Roy is Edith's husband. They live in Big Stone Gap. Millard is her husband. Maude Ely must have been a relative - I have heard her name but I don't know the relationship. Uncle Millard Baker is a half-brother to her mother, Lula Baker Reasor. Jennings is her brother and Ruth Reasor is her sister-in-law, married to Estelle's youngest brother, Everette. They both live nearby.
Footnote: Edith is her sister and Roy is Edith's husband. They live in Big Stone Gap. Millard is her husband. Maude Ely must have been a relative - I have heard her name but I don't know the relationship. Uncle Millard Baker is a half-brother to her mother, Lula Baker Reasor. Jennings is her brother and Ruth Reasor is her sister-in-law, married to Estelle's youngest brother, Everette. They both live nearby.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Oct.9, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. 1980 Millard & I went up to Edith's about 10 for her yard sale. Saw a lot of people. Millard got a hair cut.
Footnote: Millard is her husband. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. Would like to have seen the things at that yard sale.
Other info: Oct. 9, 1943 Larry Curtis Ely born.
Oct. 9, 1984 Tanya Suzanne Ely, daughter of Tom & Veda Ely
Oct. 10 1973 Vice-president Spiro Agnew resigned his position today. Pres. Nixon appointed Rep. Gerald Ford on Oct. 12. Rep. Gerald R. Ford was sworn on Dec. 6, 1973.
Footnote: Millard is her husband. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. Would like to have seen the things at that yard sale.
Other info: Oct. 9, 1943 Larry Curtis Ely born.
Oct. 9, 1984 Tanya Suzanne Ely, daughter of Tom & Veda Ely
Oct. 10 1973 Vice-president Spiro Agnew resigned his position today. Pres. Nixon appointed Rep. Gerald Ford on Oct. 12. Rep. Gerald R. Ford was sworn on Dec. 6, 1973.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
October 8, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed. Fair much warmer 1980 I washed, worked on windows and hung some clean curtains. Took Jennings some dinner. To prayer meeting tonite. Mailed Rosemary some sweet potatoes.
Footnote: Jennings is her hungry brother who lives nearby. She made sure he was taken care of. Rosemary is her daughter who lives in New Mexico. She wants to made sure everyone has the things they need. I know Rosemary and family enjoyed those sweet potatoes.
More info for October 8.
Oct. 8, 1906 Reba Ely Reasor was born
Oct. 8, 1961 Kenneth Reasor & Jeaneen Young were married
Oct. 8, 1988 Mrs. Lora Bull of Middlesboro died
Oct. 7, 1987 Virginia Ely (Paris) had a heart attack.
Oct.7, 1985 Joe Orr drove in front of a taxi. His wife killed. more hurt. Joe, a man & woman hurt bad.
Oct 8, 1980 Mrs. Flossie Otey died today.. 1990 her sister Aunt Ann Masters died
Footnote: Jennings is her hungry brother who lives nearby. She made sure he was taken care of. Rosemary is her daughter who lives in New Mexico. She wants to made sure everyone has the things they need. I know Rosemary and family enjoyed those sweet potatoes.
More info for October 8.
Oct. 8, 1906 Reba Ely Reasor was born
Oct. 8, 1961 Kenneth Reasor & Jeaneen Young were married
Oct. 8, 1988 Mrs. Lora Bull of Middlesboro died
Oct. 7, 1987 Virginia Ely (Paris) had a heart attack.
Oct.7, 1985 Joe Orr drove in front of a taxi. His wife killed. more hurt. Joe, a man & woman hurt bad.
Oct 8, 1980 Mrs. Flossie Otey died today.. 1990 her sister Aunt Ann Masters died
Monday, October 7, 2013
October 7, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. Fair clear & warmer. I took Aunt Rosalee to grocery store. Jennings & I dug sweet potatoes this eve. I went to Missionary Society tonite.
Footnote: Aunt Rosalee is her aunt by marriage to Millard Baker, who is the half-brother to her mother, Lula Baker Reasor. Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. Missionary Society is a ladies group that is associate with the church.
Some notes from other diary:
Oct. 6, 1959 Gregory Dewayne Jetton born
Oct. 6, Ginger Castle 18 & James Contrell 18 married Nov.13, 1986 and 1987 Jessica Adele borned to Ginger Contrell, Lizzie Sturgill's great grand daughter.
Oct. 6, 1981 Farin Rogers 26 member of our church was killed at the mines this morning. His wife is Romano and children Gretchen & Scott. We loved him a lot.
Oct. 7, 1977 Wendi's first day at nursery school.
Oct. 7, 1972 Uncle Hop got his legs burned.
Oct. 7, 1965 Estelle Ely had gall stone operation at Pennington. I come from hospital 17 ( my note - I can't really understand what she means with this note - did she stay in hospital for 10 days??) then she writes: another gall stone surgery Feb. 11, 1983.
Oct. 7, 1962 Kern Coomer died
Footnote: Aunt Rosalee is her aunt by marriage to Millard Baker, who is the half-brother to her mother, Lula Baker Reasor. Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. Missionary Society is a ladies group that is associate with the church.
Some notes from other diary:
Oct. 6, 1959 Gregory Dewayne Jetton born
Oct. 6, Ginger Castle 18 & James Contrell 18 married Nov.13, 1986 and 1987 Jessica Adele borned to Ginger Contrell, Lizzie Sturgill's great grand daughter.
Oct. 6, 1981 Farin Rogers 26 member of our church was killed at the mines this morning. His wife is Romano and children Gretchen & Scott. We loved him a lot.
Oct. 7, 1977 Wendi's first day at nursery school.
Oct. 7, 1972 Uncle Hop got his legs burned.
Oct. 7, 1965 Estelle Ely had gall stone operation at Pennington. I come from hospital 17 ( my note - I can't really understand what she means with this note - did she stay in hospital for 10 days??) then she writes: another gall stone surgery Feb. 11, 1983.
Oct. 7, 1962 Kern Coomer died
Sunday, October 6, 2013
October 6.1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Monday Big Frost 1980 Nice sunshiny day. warmed up Jennings and I went to Kingsport. I saw my ear Dr. We shoped some. Come by Roy & Edith's.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby and she is very close to. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap. Big Stone is a small town located about 9 miles from her home and situated between her home and Kingsport.
My note: I am back home after doing a show today in a wealthy suburb of Cincinnati. Rachel came to go with me at 6:30 this morning and it was pouring buckets of rain. We loaded the car yesterday so we were ready to go. We stopped at McDonalds to get sausage biscuits. Pulled to the window to pay and was told that the person in the car in front of us had already paid our bill so I said, "oh this is going to be a good day". I gave the gal the $5.00 bill I had out to pay for our food and told her I wanted to pay for the order in the car behind me. By the time we got to the show site, the rain had cleared out. We got the tent set up and Leah came to help. It rained off and on all day but I had a booth full of people all day and sold a lot of things. About 4:00, it started pouring again and we packed up the booth and left. I am tired as I stood on the hard pavement most of the day. It was fun spending the day with my girls and I sure appreciate their help. Next show Nov 23 - indoors - no rest....
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby and she is very close to. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap. Big Stone is a small town located about 9 miles from her home and situated between her home and Kingsport.
My note: I am back home after doing a show today in a wealthy suburb of Cincinnati. Rachel came to go with me at 6:30 this morning and it was pouring buckets of rain. We loaded the car yesterday so we were ready to go. We stopped at McDonalds to get sausage biscuits. Pulled to the window to pay and was told that the person in the car in front of us had already paid our bill so I said, "oh this is going to be a good day". I gave the gal the $5.00 bill I had out to pay for our food and told her I wanted to pay for the order in the car behind me. By the time we got to the show site, the rain had cleared out. We got the tent set up and Leah came to help. It rained off and on all day but I had a booth full of people all day and sold a lot of things. About 4:00, it started pouring again and we packed up the booth and left. I am tired as I stood on the hard pavement most of the day. It was fun spending the day with my girls and I sure appreciate their help. Next show Nov 23 - indoors - no rest....
Saturday, October 5, 2013
October 5, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sunday 1980 Fair cold 42 degrees Janice, Wendi & Jennings had lunch with us. We went to Magic Mart. Heard that Clarence Johnston had Hodginson (cancer) disease.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. Jennings is her brother. Magic Mart is a general store that is located nearby. Clarence Johnston is the husband of Virginia McElroy who was a long-time friend of hers. Virginia lived on the mountainside behind Aunt Estelle's house. I think they probably went to school together. Clarence and Virginia lived in Woodway, Va. which was a small village close to Pennington Gap, Va. - about 8 miles from her home.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is her granddaughter. Jennings is her brother. Magic Mart is a general store that is located nearby. Clarence Johnston is the husband of Virginia McElroy who was a long-time friend of hers. Virginia lived on the mountainside behind Aunt Estelle's house. I think they probably went to school together. Clarence and Virginia lived in Woodway, Va. which was a small village close to Pennington Gap, Va. - about 8 miles from her home.
Friday, October 4, 2013
October 4, 1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. 1980 Fair to Rainy Va Shuler & I went to a harvest yard sale this eve. Jennings & I went to Dry Branch for singing tonite.
Footnote: Virginia Shuler is her cousin and good friend who lives nearby. She never drove a car so Aunt Estelle was very good to take her places. Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. I don't know exactly where Dry Branch is but I think it was not too far away.
Footnote: Virginia Shuler is her cousin and good friend who lives nearby. She never drove a car so Aunt Estelle was very good to take her places. Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. I don't know exactly where Dry Branch is but I think it was not too far away.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
October 3,1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday 1980 Cold, rainy. I worked in the house all morning. Went to visit at nursing home this eve, then we went up to see Janice & Wendi awhile. I was up to Jennings.
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is Janice's daughter. They live about 9 miles away. Jennings is her brother who lives just up the backroad.
Happy Birthday to Leisha - may you have many more!!!
Footnote: Janice is her daughter and Wendi is Janice's daughter. They live about 9 miles away. Jennings is her brother who lives just up the backroad.
Happy Birthday to Leisha - may you have many more!!!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
October 2,1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. 1980 Rainy I washed some, but had to dry in the house. baked some banana pies and took Jennings & Betty Ramey one.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. he is alone now since his wife died recently.
Betty Ramey is a friend of hers -she lives nearby and has milk cows. She gets milk from Betty.
I know those were good pies. like to have a piece right now .
Footnote: Jennings is her brother who lives nearby. he is alone now since his wife died recently.
Betty Ramey is a friend of hers -she lives nearby and has milk cows. She gets milk from Betty.
I know those were good pies. like to have a piece right now .
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
October 1,1980 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed.1980 Fair warmer. Jennings, Millard & I went to Ramsey. We come back to Burger Queen & eat. visited over at Edith's awhile. Reba come and we went up and helped her with some furniture. To prayer meeting tonite.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother and Millard is her husband. I think Ramsey is a flea market near Norton, Va - about 15 miles away. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap -about 9 miles away and it is on the way to get back home. Burger Queen is in Big Stone too. Reba is her husband's sister and she lives nearby.
Today my youngest granddaughter, Hope, is nine years old. She is a very sweet girl, very independent and a very good student. I made a deal with her- $ for A's - she may break me. She is having a roller skating party with her girlfriends (only) on Saturday afternoon.
Footnote: Jennings is her brother and Millard is her husband. I think Ramsey is a flea market near Norton, Va - about 15 miles away. Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap -about 9 miles away and it is on the way to get back home. Burger Queen is in Big Stone too. Reba is her husband's sister and she lives nearby.
Today my youngest granddaughter, Hope, is nine years old. She is a very sweet girl, very independent and a very good student. I made a deal with her- $ for A's - she may break me. She is having a roller skating party with her girlfriends (only) on Saturday afternoon.
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