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Tilford Marshall

Gwen Martion Lucion passing

https://obituaries.bdtonline.com/obituary/gwendolyn-lucion-1081619849

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Last Post: Feb 14, 2021 7:42am
by Tilford Marshall

Lakey Schwartz Logan

Message for Robert Martin (class of 1953)

The class of 1953 of Welch High School would like to extend to you and your family our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Sister Gwen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Last Post: Feb 12, 2021 12:32pm
by Lakey Schwartz L...

Lakey Schwartz Logan

Message for William Lackey and Family

The class of 1953 of Welch High School would like to extend to you and your family our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother Marilyn Wood Lackey (our classmate). Our thoughts and prayers are with You.

Views: 221 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 12, 2021 12:29pm
by Lakey Schwartz L...

Lakey Schwartz Logan

Message for Donnie Skuga

To Donnie and Family The Class of 1953 of Welch High School would like to extend to you and your family our sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother Ronnie Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

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Last Post: Feb 4, 2021 3:31pm
by Lakey Schwartz L...

richard l douglas

Nostalgia

Reflecting on nice memories of growing up in Welch in the 40s and 50s, does anyone remember any of these: 1. Welch having 3 movies, Temple, Pocahontas and the Nola (which had a glassed in section for crying babies). 2. The old bus station which was two doors up fro...

Views: 476 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 11, 2021 11:53am
by richard l dougla...

richard l douglas

Welch statistics

I Googled Welch today and found interesting data. Several sports figures were born in Welch, namely Darrell Kestner, the pro golfer, Alex Hawkins of Baltimore Colts fame, Rod Martin, who intercepted 3 passes in Super Bowl XV, among others, the most famous of which is...

Views: 394 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 28, 2020 9:58am
by richard l dougla...

Karen Walls

Class of 1971 50th Class Reunion

Is there information concerning a 50th reunion for WHS Class of 1971 in 2021 Please contact me at Karen Walls on FB with any information. Thank you

Views: 320 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 28, 2020 10:42pm
by Karen Walls

Richard Ramella

Is this site still alive?

Views: 305 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 23, 2020 6:24pm
by AlB

Donnie Collins Skuja

update to deceased list

The deceased list was updated today...7/2/2020

Views: 1137 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 13, 2020 1:47pm
by Donnie Colins Sk...

Barb McManus Fisher

Ronnie Melnik

Please add Ronnie Melnik to the deceased list, class of 1959. He passed away this spring. Thanks.

Views: 260 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 23, 2020 11:56am
by Barb McManus Fis...

Donnie Collins Skuja

update to deceased list

A few new names were added to the deceased list today. Many thanks to all of you who help me keep this information updated.

Views: 370 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 15, 2020 1:32pm
by A.B.

Donnie Skuja

Fab Fifties & Sensational Sixties reunion

It was decided today, June 18, 2020, to cancel the planned Super Reunion of the Fabulous Fifties and Sensational Sixties. After talking to officials at Pipestem, Ron Thompson said that they would not be able to follow CDC guidelines with such a large crowd in the con...

Views: 550 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2020 8:59am
by Eliza Sickles

Rosetta (Rose) Bexfield - Billings

Billie Jean Rose Class of 1967

Hi Everyone, I need an update on one of my best friends from school, her name is Billie Jean Rose - Lockhart. We had stayed in contact over the years, and then suddenly we lost contact. I'm very concerned, and would like to know how she is doing. I pray that all i...

Views: 1020 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 30, 2020 8:56am
by Eliza Sickles

Barrett L Shrout

Seasons Greetings

As we approach the Holiday Season, my wish for you all is good health and happiness through the coming years. Barry Shrout, WHS '52

Views: 301 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2020 8:54am
by Eliza Sickles

Donnie Collins Skuja

Deceased List Update

Our deceased list has been updated as of today. If I forgot to add a name you sent to me or if you have other names to add, please let me know. I greatly appreciate your help keeping the website updated. Hope all of you & your families are doing well.

Views: 521 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 30, 2020 8:52am
by Lerod Manji

richard douglas

Steve Harvey of Family Feud

They claim he's from Welch. Anyone remember him?

Views: 370 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 29, 2020 7:22pm
by Ray Kiser

richard douglas

WHS football

Donald Boyd was an outstanding running back for the maroon wave in the 50s. From WHS he went onto the University of Louisville and was a starting halfback in his freshman year. Probably his most notable claim to fame was when his team faced Florida State. In that gam...

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Last Post: Apr 12, 2020 1:43pm
by richard douglas

Ray Kiser

Prayers for all of you.

Praying for all of you wherever you are, our scattered and beloved Maroon Wave family, in this season of a stealthy and insidious virus, social distancing, shelter-in-place, and so much more living forward into uncharted territory. May you find peace, strength, coura...

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 8, 2020 10:00am
by Richard Ramella

Donnie Skuja

update to deceased list

I updated the deceased list today. Unfortunately, there were many names to add. Please check to make sure I've included all names you all have sent me.....AND check the spelling.

Views: 391 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 22, 2020 10:28pm
by Karen Walls

Donnie Skuja

Joe Monti

Just heard about Joe's passing. My PC is acting up but I will update the deceased list as soon as the PC is behaving again.

Views: 356 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 17, 2020 9:57am
by Richard Ramella

Donnie Collins Skuja

WHS 50s and 60s Reunion

Former students of both the 50s and 60s WHS classes are invited to attend their upcoming reunion 10/9-11, 2020. If you plan to attend please call Pipestem Resort at 304-466-1800 ASAP to reserve your room. Reunion contacts are Pam Miller Rose 304-320-6177 for the six...

Views: 433 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 19, 2020 3:23pm
by Donnie Collins S...

Barb McManus Fisher

George “Bill” Stepp

I just learned that Bill Stepp, class of 63, passed away a few days ago in Bluefield

Views: 385 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 19, 2020 2:01pm
by Barbara McManus ...

Barbara McManus Fisher

Bonnie Boyd Tabor

Bonnie Boyd Tabor, class of 63 passed away on January 26.

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2020 1:06pm
by Barbara McManus ...

Donnie Collins Skuja

Deceased List

I added 2 names to the deceased list today: Billy Jean West Perry, class of 1952 & George "Bill"Stepp, class of 1963.

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 27, 2020 5:16pm
by Donnie Collins S...

Donnie Skuja

Update to deceased list

Our list of deceased classmates was updated today. Please review closely to make sure I added all the names & made the corrections you all have sent me.

Views: 405 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 30, 2019 3:01pm
by Donnie Skuja

Todd England

Floyd England passing

I wanted to update the site to report the passing of my Father Floyd Ellis England Jr. Floyd passed away June 10, 2018 In Clinton Iowa. His Brother Roger also passed in early 2018. I believe both attended some of the reunions and I noticed some from Welch had been in...

Views: 274 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 18, 2019 6:54pm
by Donnie Skuja

Sondra Stamper

Frank Stamper

My hubby, Frank Stamper, recently had a stroke, but Praise God he is doing good and on the road to a full recovery. He told the doctors in ICU that he was a "WV Mountain Man" and this stroke would not get him down. lol We both want to thank you if you said a prayer,...

Views: 461 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 1, 2019 8:32am
by Sondra Stamper

Donnie Skuja

update to deceased list

I finally got around to updating our list of deceased classmates. Let me now if I missed any names. Thanks to all of you who help keep this list up to date.

Views: 389 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 29, 2019 6:09pm
by Karen Walls

Donnie Skuja

Deceased List

Added a few names to the list today. I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to update the page. Does anybody know if Dennis Clinton Altizer attended WHS? He would have been with the class of 63 or '64.

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 20, 2019 8:00pm
by Donnie Skuja

Ron Oliver

Linda Lockhart Parsons

Linda Lockhart Parsons WHS class of 1964 and wife Of Millard Parsons WHS class of 1964 passed away in Myrtle Beach S C where she and Millard lived.

Views: 370 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 17, 2019 4:03am
by Ron Oliver

Ray Kiser

Update to Deceased Classmates List for Welch High Class of 1969

Dear Donnie and all who open this post: Here is the full list of members of the Welch High School Class of 1969 who were honored and remembered among our deceased classmates at the 50 year reunion gathering held August 2, 2019 at the Fincastle Country Club in Blue...

Views: 374 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 8, 2019 8:04pm
by Donnie Skuja

A. B. Billings

Thoughts After the 70's Reunion August 2019

Had a GREAT time at the reunion Aug. 2-4. The reunion was ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. I hugged and talked with more than 100 of my friends from WHS. (Can you tell that I am a mathematician/statistician? Only some one like me would keep count of this.) Friday evening was fabu...

Views: 379 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 6, 2019 3:16pm
by A. B. Billings

Donnie Skuja

update to deceased list

Our deceased list has been updated as of today, 6/14/2019. Please check closely to confirm all the names you have sent me are included.

Views: 426 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 28, 2019 12:47pm
by Donnie Skuja

James D. Mosko, PhD

Recent Discovery

I have read the posts sporadically over the past few years. It seems as though the messages have diminished as time passes. My last contact with a former classmate was with Ron Gunter. Over several years we communicated intermittently, but more frequently the last tw...

Views: 443 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 27, 2019 8:58pm
by James D. Mosko, ...

Donnie Skuja

Lane Maloney

I recently received an email with just this fellow's name & that he had passed away. He was 69 years old. So I'd guess he was in school in the late 60s. Anybody remember him....and what year he would have graduated?

Views: 273 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 21, 2019 4:45pm
by Donnie Skuja

Reunion committee

Extended registration date

Maroon Wave Assembly Hall Menu search Maroon Wave Assembly Hall - (refresh page to remove popup ads) Start a New Topic Comment S Sherry Belcher 172.56.4.72 Quote Reply Update concerning...

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Last Post: Jun 23, 2019 8:16am
by Reunion committe...

Sherry Belcher

Update concerning the WHS 70 reunion August 2019

This was posted to facebook The WHS 70s Reunion Planning Committee met last night via conference call. The following important decisions were made: 1. Cost for the reunion will be $60 per individual and $100 per...

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Last Post: Jun 9, 2019 11:29pm
by Reunion committe...

DAVID MARION

when is next reuniom

I was wanting to come to next reunion

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Last Post: Jun 7, 2019 1:08am
by DAVID MARION

Donnie Collins Skuja

update to deceased list

I updated our list of deceased earlier today...unfortunately, I got the news about Reba McPeake's (WHS 1960) passing after this update. I'll add her name ASAP.

Views: 245 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 30, 2019 8:35pm
by Donnie Collins S...

Reunion committee

Update after reunion meeting for our upcoming 70s reunion

Class Reunion Update: The Welch High School 1970's Class Reunion will be held August 2-4, 2019 at the Quality Inn in Bluefield. There will be a Meet & Greet on Friday starting at 6pm with horderves. Don't forget to pick up your program for the weekend...

Views: 356 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 12, 2019 7:03pm
by Reunion committe...

Donnie Collins Skuja

Deceased list update

Our deceased list has been updated. http://maroonwave.tripod.com/decdclassmates.htm I'm sure a lot of the 70s names are still not posted. Ya'll have to let me know whose names to add.

Views: 381 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 24, 2019 6:30pm
by Donnie Collins S...

Joe Crockett

Class of 1969 - 50 year reunion

Has anyone started to organize for our 50th reunion?? I'm a bit out of the area (about 4 hours) but would be willing to make phone calls, emails, etc. I can be contacted best by email - jcrocket@bridgewater.edu. Joe C

Views: 392 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 13, 2019 12:16pm
by Donnie Collins S...

Sherry Belcher

WHS 70S REUNION PLANS FOR AUGUST 2019

Here is a copy of my post: The WHS 70s Reunion Planning Committee met last night via conference call. The following important decisions were made: 1. Cost for the reunion will be $60 per individual and $100 per...

Views: 306 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 18, 2019 2:28pm
by A.

Sherry Belcher

Favorite teachers

Look on facebook robin posted pictures of meeting last night and who are your 5 favorite teachers...nice pics

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Last Post: Feb 16, 2019 12:23pm
by Sherry Belcher

Sherry Belcher

Reunion committee 2019

2019 WELCH HIGH SCHOOL 70's Reunion Committee: President: Sherry Belcher Vice- President: Glen Jean Tee Secretary: Susan Hardy Treasurer: Cathy Jack Social Media Chairperson: Carol Turner Collins Newspaper Publicity: Robin Martin Gift Chairperson: Venita Gor...

Views: 306 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 10, 2019 9:40pm
by Sherry Belcher

Donnie Collins Skuja

Updated Deceased List

Our list of deceased was updated today (http://maroonwave.tripod.com/decdclassmates.htm). Please note that I am still adding names to the 70s classes. Let me know if you see any errors.

Views: 432 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 8, 2019 12:58pm
by A. B. Billings

Doug Blackburn

Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year! db

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Last Post: Dec 25, 2018 5:47am
by Doug Blackburn

Alicia Boyd Niehoff

Don Boyd -- UTC Visit

Today, Don Boyd, WHC Class of 1953, visited the campus of the University of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sixty-five years ago, on November 7, 1953 on this campus, Don played in a football game with the University of Louisville, Kentucky Cardinals against the University of...

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Last Post: Dec 18, 2018 4:32pm
by Alicia Boyd Nieh...

Fred Parsons

Norman Blankenship

In 2001 Norman Blankenship seft a message in the message board. I have been unsuccessful in getting a reply out. Does anyone know his current e mail address. I would like to correspond with him Fred Parsons

Views: 703 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 17, 2018 5:29pm
by Norm Blankenship...

Ray Kiser

Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 12, 2018

Folks in Welch tell me the Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, November 12, this year, since the 11th falls on Sunday. Thanks to the gift of my retirement I plan to be in Welch for the parade on the 12th. Hope to see any and all of you who will be there...

Views: 323 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2018 7:33am
by Tilford Marshall...