History: Shirley Donnelly – Murderer Wash Adkins’ Grave Located
In looking through old Fayette Historical Society newsletters, I came across one with a Shirley Donnelly clipping regarding a man who was […]
Genealogy: Moved, But Not By The Spirit
Beech Fork is a great little camping spot. Stayed there two summers ago. I knew little of it’s history. However, my friend […]
Genealogy: In The Stacks
Today I decided to do a little local genealogical research and made a trip to Cabell County Library. This blog is not […]
History: Shirley Donnelly – Jones Death Recalls Finding Of Diamond
Shirley Donnelly was a local (Fayette County, WV) historian. He wrote a column for the Beckley Post-Herald covering a wide range of […]
History: Shirley Donnelly – Virginia Debt Gone But Not Forgotten
Shirley Donnelly was a local (Fayette County, WV) historian. He wrote a column for the Beckley Post-Herald covering a wide range of […]
Theater: Steve Martin and Martin Short, An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life
On March 9th my husband took me to see Steve Martin and Martin Short in their production of “An Evening You Will […]
Sports: 1960 Oak Hill (WV) Basketball
I had thought that a binder I had from Dad’s house was one of Ma’s old nursing school study binders (she had […]
Genealogy – Fayette County WV 1861-64
During a visit to the KYOWVA Historical Society’s library, I came across an interesting bit of information while researching their Fayette County […]
Travel: Judy Takes On WV /or/ The History(ish) of Me (Oct 2018)
This is a massive post for a massive adventure! Be prepared for a long read! It has been three months since my […]
Sports: 3 Nov 1972 – Oak Hill (6) v Mount Hope (0) – Both Homecomings
This week’s Friday night lights is the last program I have for the 1972 Oak Hill High School football season. It is […]
