I was introduced to this great website by my brother Maynard, he was right it is something. I understand that the webmaster is Keith Coleman I want Keith to know that Daryl Gibson my brother has been sick with some heart problems, I don't know how close you guys stay in contact but he would love to hear from you he doesn't have a computer but we still have the some old rotary phone with the same number 606-358-4265. I'm probably going to get fired because I have spent over 2 hours looking at names and pictures it has been great. Hi to Brenda Banks, Judy Sammons, Rev. Gabby (the hot rod preacher), Ruby Cable, Brenda Cable and all the rest.

Brewie Gibson

Hi Brewie I hate to hear about Daryl, and i will be giving him a call this week. Daryl was here in Lexington, visiting me, this past fall. Glad you found the website, just wish i had more news and photo's to add for everyone to read and look at.
Take care,
Keith

We of the school and class of 1959 missed the opportunity to hold a 40th re-union. Several want to hold a 41st one this September 3 at the Jenny Wylie Park. If you wish to have more information please call me and I'll get the correct people to contact you. Better yet, if you can, please stop by and visit me. I live just outside of Cincinnati... (close enough to the river so I can swim to the Mother Land if times get difficult.) I always have some Pepsi (regular that is) in the refrig and it won't take long to fry up some "baloney." As Philip Hancock says, "the real stuff with mayo and lettuce." We can tell a few war stories, better known as lies.

Sherrill Callahan
1074 Castle Bay Drive
Cincinnati OH 45245 (513) 943-0524
briarhopr@aol.com (Someone beat me to the correct spelling...but then I could never spell, even though Ms. Daniels tried her best.

I would like to get in touch with Ronald Hobbs we use to play together in Wayland. I have not seen him in 60 years. If some one can help please email the information to jackeb@aol.com

Thanks
Jack Bentley

Hello, I am sending this email to see if you can add this memorial to your website in memory of my brother, Cecil P. Maggard Jr., who grew up in Shop Fork in Wayland. and here is his website if you will add it also..... Cecil P. Maggard Jr. Website, Click Here to visit We'd appreciate any visitors.

Thank you very much, Cecil's Sister, Regina (Ison) Nichols and mother Joan Hall..

Would like to know if anyone knows where Mary S.Gibson lives now.
Her last known address was in Shelby Ohio.
If anyone can help, plase e-mail info to rameyjmar@aol.com

The 1959 Class of Wayland, is planning a class reunion September 3, 2005, 2:00 PM. at the May Lodge Conference Room, Jenny Wiley State Park, Prestonsburg, KY.
We are trying to locate the following people: Betty (Moore) Bates, Maxine Bates, Bruce Bentley, Sherill Callahan, Mildred Craft, Darell Hall, Freddy Hall, Shirley Howard, Frankie Isaac, Bulah King, Wanda King, Wanda Tuttle.
If anyone has phone numbers, addresses, etc. of these people contact one of the following:
a. Paul Slone; pslone@charter.net or 1- 405-275-0467
b.Judy (Price) Music;judymusic@bellsouth.net or 1-606-886-2246

UPDATE ON REUNION

We would like to add the following Names of people we are trying to locate: Marie (Ousley) Wilda and Sylvia Sue (Gibson) Woodard. If you have information on any of the these, please contact Paul Slone 405-275-0467 - pslone@charter.net or Judy (Price) Music 606-886-2246 - judymusic@bellsouth.net

Just to let everyone know that I am back on line. Patty Hicks Collins. Graduate of 1950. Love to hear from some old friends.
E-mail address:
patcollins@setel.com

I saw Kelly play several times but will limit these comments to one particular game at Wheelwright, a Floyd County rival. Wheelwright had a nice gym for that era and a "busting at the seams" crowd turned out to see King Kelly and hopes of a Wheelwright victory. Pre-game warmups ended and the game started but no Kelly in the house. Wayland had good players other than Coleman but Wheelwright did too and the home team built up a lead by half of perhaps eight to fourteen points or so. My recollection is that as the third quarter was about to commence Kelly arrived, in street clothese of course, and proceeded to enter the gym and walk longwise directly across the court and toward the Wasp dressing room to prepare for the game. It was telling that Kelly didn't walk around the court to the visitors dressing room but opted to walk directly across the floor. Kelly had arrived. He soon entered the game and had a great half of basketball. What shots he didn't make he would either tip in or rebound and then put back in. Wayland won the game and Kelly had one of his splendid games. I don't recall how many Kelly scored but it was probably 34 or so. He also would have had 15 or so rebounds in the half. He was the king!

J. Don Gibson
Wheelwright 1958
Linving in Harrogate, TN now.

Webmaster Note: Don, a few years ago KET Televison did a interveiw with Kelly and this very subject was discussed. It was a great story that Kelly told the reporter from KET. The interviewer said he had heard Kelly had went squirel hunting that day and came into the Wheelwright Gym at hafe time with a few dead squirels and laid them on the scoreboard table and then headed into the Wayland dressing room. Kelly told the interveiwer the story was true except for the "squirels". Kelly went on to say he believed he ended up with something like 39 points at the end of the game. Long live the King of Ky Basketball..
Again, thanks for the great story and be watching out for a new book on Kelly's life being released this coming summer. That story just may be in it, but not sure.

I read the obit for Earnest Dale Chaffins on this webpage. I noticed the name Richard Chaffins as a brother. I am searching for a Richard Chaffins who was born about 1942 or so. How can I get in touch with the person who posted this obit?

Thank you
Sincerely,
Ruth Sprowls
sprowls@ncweb.com

Just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! My Christmas was very good, and I feel blessed that I have health and happiness. My wish is that everyone feels the same...Love,

Brenda Peek

I would like wish everyone in Wayland & all others that has left a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from the Bentley's Jack & Vaughn 0f Willoughby Ohio.

Jack Bentley
Ps You guys do a good job on this web site thank you very much.

Thanks,
Brenda Peek

This is a picture of Brenda, Doodle, Brewy Gibson, Kenny Terry, and Roger Dale Allen, it is old and wrinkled, but maybe you can put it on the website.

Thanks,
Brenda Peek

Does anyone remember my grandparents Henry & Julia Morgan ? They had 10 kids and lived in '' shop fork '' . I'm hoping to find any tales to be told of good times and laughter .Especially of my Dad ... Henry [ Junior ] . He's a pretty sick fellow these days and don't recall too much ...until he's reminded ! :) Laughter is great medicine for temporary relief !

Please respond !
My Email address is
dttfb@aol.com

Belinda Morgan/Slone White

It was nice coming home and seeing long time friends after thirty-one years. I was surprised to see some of the old landmarks were missing i.e. ball park, tipple, soda fountain, etc. but, as always the spirit of friendship was there.

Thanks to all who worked hard to make the reunion happen. I would appreciate hearing from friends, I was in the class of '51, Minerva Franklin - email address jaycee43302@yahoo.net

First I want to say thank you and all the people who worked so hard to make this reunion great. Half way up I said why am I going back I left in the 9tyh grade and I will not know anyone. You find friends fast when you lived in Wayland. I had a wonderful time.
Now the glasses, yes they are mine, I am so thankful you found them.

Betty Reynolds

Just want to say a big "thank you" to all the "homecoming organizers" and those of you I saw working every minute to make sure we were all having a good time and anything we needed. It is so much appreciated, I'm sure, by all of us in attendance. I know you all do a ton of work months before the big weekend as well as get all that food together to feed us that wonderful dinner. You pulled it all together and made a wonderful weekend for us.
It is always so wonderful to see faces you haven't seen in years and I must say, everyone looks wonderful.
Also, to the Historical Society members who are responsible for that wonderful and exciting building, what a blessing you are. Thank you. I certainly look forward to returning home to see the brick walkway and wall upon completion and hopefully stay in the lovely renovated house.

Patty, Phyllis and Bill, Sandra and Doug, Hobert Jr. and Gloria, Jerry and those I missed, you're special. Thank you.
If you need my assistance, please call.

Love you
Brenda

Linda Coleman Florian.

We had a good time meeting all of the old friends. And the food was great you guys did a good job. I want to thank you guys it was good.

Jack Bentley & Family

I have been looking forward to the reunion ever since I learned about it, and expected to see some long-lost friends on Saturday. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear very likely right now, as we are battening down for Hurricane Frances.
They say it's just another day in paradise, but you all are a lot closer to it than we are.

I Hope Rebecca, Linda, or someone insists on having a 50-year Reunion four years from now. Living in Wayland and going to WHS was a privilege I have never forgotten.
I hope to see you all in 2008.

Ed Mandt

My sister, Frances(Doodle Bug)Cable Toth passed away on August 29th, 2004..We left Wayland in 1959, but always loved going back to visit..It was always home....She will be greatly missed..

Ruby Cable Roach

This has nothing to do with Wayland news but since a lot of us are Indian descendant I wanted to share something interesting I was given while traveling to Yellowstone this summer by this 'unique lady' in her Gift Shop in Wyoming. I bought one of her Indian handmade dreamcatchers and along with it she gave me this info. And though I am a Christian, I find these magical myths fascinating. God does work in mysterious ways................

Legend has it that Grandmother Spider, who sang the Universe into existance, was saddened by the bad dreams of her human children.
Grandmother Spider went to the willow tree and ask him for his beautiful branches. She went to the eagle and asked him for his powerful feather.
Then she bent the branches of the willow into a circle connecting all the people of the world. She spun her web of wisdom around the willow branches to catch her children's bad dreams.
Grandfather Sun's morning rays burned away the bad dreams tangled in the web. Any bad dreams that were left were turned into the morning dew.
These dreams trickled down the length of the eagle feather and were given to the earth.

Author unknown.

Sent in by Sandra Coleman

I am interested in receving information on a subscription to TheTurntable. My mom is Barbara Henegar and she still lives there on Front Street,but she doesn't get out much.I have to keep up with Wayland through The Floyd County Times and sometimes it's not up to date.I just found the wayland website and was amazed at how long it has been there. I lived in Wayland til I got married in 1998 and love to keep track of what goes on.I would appreciate some information.

Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Beth( Henegar) York

webmaster Hi Beth, glad you found us. The website is not part of the Wayland Historical Society or The Turntable, but i will find out the information for you and will be glad to post it here. It may take a few days, but i will place a call to the Historical Society and get the answer, or if anyone would want to send the website the information i would be happy to put it up.

Follow-UP
There was a time when they'd mail the Turntable to anyone who requested it, but now with the lack of funds, only dues-paying members of the Historical Society receive it. Membership fees are $20, due each year on Jan 1, and expires on Dec 31. Send check or money order to Wayland Historical Society - 2662 "King" Kelly Coleman Hwy - P.O. Box 349 - Wayland, KY 41666-0349. The Wayland Historical Society is a non-profit and the dues are tax deductible.

Hope this helps
Linda Coleman

I had a few suggestions for this year's Wayland Homecoming and thought I would pass them along to you. How about hosting the first annual "Wayland Homecoming 5K run"? Or even a "3 on 3 Invitational Basketball tournament" at the park? What about a "Three legged race" or "bobbing for apples"?
The proceeds from these activities could go toward the historical society or perhaps be used for other practical purposes. The cost to enter would vary depending upon several criteria to be discussed later. Not only would these or similar sporting events be a much needed breath of fresh air to the festivities, but it could possibly evoke interest from the younger generation of Waylanders. The winner (or winners) could be given free t-shirts or a small plaque/trophies. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at
jgt42@hotmail.com

James

During the upcoming Labor Day weekend homecoming at Wayland. The class of 1958 plans to have a reunion on Saturday September the 4th, the class meeting will be at the Wayland historical society building, room 208 at 2:00 pm. Nothing formal, just a casual get together. A few snacks will be served.

We are trying to locate the following people: Princess Hicks, Everette Gibson, Ronnie Allen, Edgal Bradley, Doug King, Roy Waddles, Ollie Owsley. if anyone has phone numbers, addresses, etc. of these people, please contact on of the following. Linda Coleman Florian at 1-440-871-3849, Coleen Hall Duncil at 1-606-447-2901, Rebecca Hall Honn at 1-513-422-3597.

Wanted to let everyone know the Wayland Historical Society owns a house in Wayland that they rent out to anyone visiting Wayland overnight, or for a few days. For more information on the house you can contact the Historical Society at 606-358-9471.

Gary Thornsberry, age 45, of Wayland, husband of Lisa Lois Collins Thornsberry, passed away, on Sunday, August 8, 2004, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center.
He was born January 11, 1959, at Hollybush, in Knott County, the son of Delores Triplett Thornsberry of Hollybush and the late Normes Thornsberry. He was a disabled coal miner.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters: Ryann Lynn Thornsberry, and Molly Kaitlin Thornsberry, both of Wayland; one brother, Normes Thornsberry Jr., of Hollybush; and two sisters: Girdell Ritchie of Wayland, and Kathryn North of Hollybush.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Barry Thornsberry; and one sister, Loretta Collins.

Vina Slone, age 88, of Wayland, widow of Dan Slone, passed away, Monday, August 9, 2004, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital, in Martin.
She was born May 12, 1916, in Leburn, the daughter of the late Walter Hall and Louetta Watts Hall.
Survivors include four sons: Emil (Phyllis) Slone of Pound, Virginia, Elder Bufford (Linda) Slone of Wayland, Paul (Alberta) Slone of Staffordsville, and Danny (Pat) Slone of Richmond; three daughters: Olive (Jimmie) Conley of Richmond, Peggy (Frank) Prater of Garrett, and Joy (Bruce) Patton of Hueysville; three brothers: Orbin Hall of Garner, Bill Hall of Nicholasville, and Clarence Hall of Ohio; four sisters: Gracie Hall Slone of Garner, Ida Hall Pritchard of Dwale, Marie Hall Thacker of Leburn, and Lillian Hall Elliott of Winter Park, Florida; 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, and parents, she was preceded in death by four sons: James, Freddy, Donnie Gene, and Benny James; two daughters: Anna B. Slone and Janice Slone Vanhoose; three brothers: Orville Hall, Ivis Hall, and Harold Hall; and one sister, Ethel Hall Combs.

MY NAME IS D.V. GILLUM. I JUST TODAY DISCOVERED YOUR WEBSITE, AND I WAS TOTALLY FLABBERGASTED! YOU SEE, I WAS BORN IN WAYLAND 79 YEARS AGO, BUT ONLY LIVED THERE UNTIL APPROXIMATELY AGE THREE. MY FATHER, ANDREW JACKSON GILLIAM (I CHANGED THE SPELLING OF MY LAST NAME WHEN I STARTED SCHOOL BECAUSE IT WAS NOT BEING PRONOUNCED CORRECTLY), WAS A COAL MINER THERE WHEN I WAS BORN. HE AND MY MOTHER SPLIT UP AFTER I WAS BORN, AND MOM, MY TWO BROTHERS AND I, MOVED TO ASHLAND, KENTUCKY. THERE IS WHERE I GREW UP.

THE REASON I WAS SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR INFORMATION ON WAYLAND IS I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN THERE IN JULY, 2005 FOR MY 80th BIRTHDAY. I VISITED THERE WHEN I WAS 60 YEARS OLD BUT, WAS ONLY THERE LONG ENOUGH TO HAVE MY WIFE SNAP A PICTURE OF ME ALONGSIDE THE CITY LIMITS SIGN, AND DRIVE THROUGH TOWN. THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LONGER VISIT.

I WOULD CERTAINLY APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE REGARDING OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, RESTAURANTS, ETC., AS I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS RETURN TRIP A VERY MEMORIAL ONE.

SINCERELY,
D.V. GILLUM
DVGIL@MSN.COM

(webmaster note) Hi D.V. and thanks for visiting the website. I do know there is a house, in Wayland, that the Wayland Historical Society rents out to folks like yourself when they vist the town. If anyone can help with this infomation please send word and we'll put it on the website.

My name is Billy R Slone. My brother, Marshall (Cider), when we were kids would walk over the hills from Steels Creek to the other side to see some boys, i think their names was Vaughn Martin and Uret. Our house in Steels Creek burned and we lost touch with the boys ever sence. I am sure Anne was my Dad's sister.
A wonderful person named Mandy was there and boy could she COOOOOOK!
My e-mail address is BILLSLON@AOL.COM
I live in Dayton Ohio. PH 937-294-6653

Earnest DALE Chaffins,age 52 a long time Wayland resident passed away on Thursday July 8, 2004 at his residence in Inez.
Born December 13, 1951, in Floyd County, he was the son of Erma Oney Chaffins, of Prestonburg and the late Cecil Chaffins. He was a disabled mechanic. In addition to his mother he is also survived by one son Danny L. Chaffins, of Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Karla J. Sensabaugh of Dayton, Ohio; seven brothers Richard Chaffins, Jay B. Chaffins, Albert Chaffins, Charles (Buddy) Chaffins, Steve Chaffins, Dee Chaffins and Wally Chaffins; four sister Serena De Rossett, Hazel (Girlie) Martin, Barbara Hurd, Charlotte (Sissy) Kidwell; three grandchildren Kristen Chaffins, Brooke Sensabaugh, and Trevor Sensabaugh; and a loving companion Loretta Osborne; and a host of neices and nephews mourn his passing.
In addition to his father , he was preceded in death by one of his brothers Buster Chaffins. He was laid to rest on July 11, 2004 at Martin-Smith Cemetery in Wayland.
Dale was a good father, a hard worker and very talented with all musical instruments. His sense of humor and his love for children will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Beverage Moore Sr passed away March 25, 2004 in Marion, OH. He was 1st born son of Annie (Slone) and Troy Moore and Wonderful Husband to Mary M (Colegrove) Moore for 54 years and one really GREAT dad to Beverage Jr., Teresa McCoy, Sheila Curren and Ella Estrada. He was brought home to Wayland to rest in the Moore Family Cemetary March 31, 2004.

Wayne died Thursday May 13, 2004, in Tucson, Arizona.
Wayne was born in 1938 in Wayland, Ky., to Anthony and Clora Mae Hobbs. He was an electrician by trade.
Wayne is survived by his mother, Clora Mae Hobbs of Mansfield, two daughters, Sonya Chew of South Hill, Va. and Sonja Hobbs of Galloway, Ohio, two sons, Brian Hobbs of South Hill, Va., and Wayne Robert Hobbs of Tucson, Arizona., three brothers, Raymond Hobbs of Shelby, Ohio, Wendell Hobbs of Lexington, Ohio , and Ronnie Phillip Hobbs of Fostoria, Ohio, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Hobbs.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Class of '56.

Submitted by R. Jones

I found your site and had to say what a wonderful trip down memory lane I've had! For the last 2 hours, I've looked at pictures of old Wayland, tried very hard to find my grandmother's house, and recognized names and faces of people I hadn't thought of in years.
First, I have to tell you, my first crush at 10 yrs. old was on Jerry Fultz. I had it bad. And Roger, what a hunk he was. It was a sin for all those looks to be in one family. I can still see Rodger sitting on the railing of the fountain porch. At 10, I wasn't allowed to hangout there, but everyone knew the fountain sold the best, coldest, popsicles in the world, at least this is what I had my grandmother convinced of.
Thanks Jerry and Rodger for all the sweetness you both showed me growing up. I must have seemed like a pesky fly. That year was 1966, and thanks to your site, I just relived it.
I spent the summers with my grandmother and grandfather in Wayland every year for 15 years. There were times, I got to go to school there too. I experienced prom in the old gym. I went with Roger Martin, president of the Jr. Class that year. It breaks my heart to think of the gym not being there. My uncle Terry Sammons played basketball for the Wasps. And I as a student there in ninth grade, followed my idols growing up, Sandra Coleman, Kim Watson, and Judy Tufts, I stood on that gym floor and cheered my heart out. My prayers are with you on your effort to preserve it.
I never knew Kelly Coleman as a basketball player other than his accomplishments. I knew him as a father. I was friends with his daughter during one of my school time stints there. He was pretty cool in that regard too.
Some of my earliest memories are of dancing with my Aunt Judy Sammons at the old fountain. I remember standing out in front of the post office in the cold waiting for Santa to come in a big truck. That was okay, because my cousin Sammy Mosely would be at my Grandma's house dressed as Santa anyway. My great Aunt Linda Mae Mosely who lived in Stamper's Branch would craft dolls and toys and send Sammy out to disperse them to families in the hollers, but he always came by to bring us our gifts from her. I remember buying candy from the big glass case at Mr & Mrs Long's store, and the big chopping table we had to walk past as we entered in the side screendoor. I must have been 4 or 5 then. I could just barely see the top of it.We had been sent with a written list, and the amount was added onto my grandfather's running account.
I have 3 daughters, the youngest is now 17, and all of them can tell you the stories of the swinging bridge, the fountain, and my first big crush. They've heard them many times. They have never seen Kentucky. I haven't seen it in 30 years. But it's never gone from me. The memories of the places and the people, and their ways. But too this day, there is no fonder memory than sitting out on my grandmothers front porch in the glider wrapped up in a quilt listening to the sound of the church bells playing Christmas carols, and the notes echoing off the mountains. Definately a memory I am thankful for.
So, thanks again for your efforts to help us all stay closer to the magic there.

Kim Wright
2030 Bearpond Road
Henderson, NC 27536
balloonlady243@yahoo.com

Does anyone have a nice large picture of the Wayland Wasp Basketball Team?? My husband, Charles Ray Fraley, played basketball for Wayland and I'd really like to do something using the Wasp for him. You can e-mail us at RuFrl5@aol.com. I'd sure appreciate anyone that would share with me.

Ruth Fraley

Hi Ruth
I'm not sure what year Charles Ray played for the Wayland Wasps, but i do have this one picture of, i believe, the 1956 Basketball Team.

This if for James Gordon Hall. I tried to send you an email, but it was returned as undeliverable. Rebecca (Hall) Honn is trying to plan a gathering for our class of '58 on Saturday afternoon during the Wayland Homecoming. We can't locate everyone and wondered if you have addresses for any of our classmates. Would appreciate any help.
Thanks.
Linda (Coleman) Florian
E-mail\
lf58@webtv.net

Nelma Hall Manasco , class of 1951, cheerleader, died March 18, 2004 at Mt Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Parents Lawson and Arminey Hall, brothers Buck Hall and Van Hall.

BILLY RAY FULTZ OF LINDEN ALABAMA DIED SAT. MARCH THE 13th FOLLOWING OPEN HEART BY-PASS SURGERY. BILL WAS 65 YEARS OLD, MARRIED TO CAROL JEAN BRANHAM, HAD ONE SON, BILLIE. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER AND MOTHER CHARLES AND ADA FULTZ MOSLEY, BROTHERS JAMES AND ROGER. HE IS SURVIVED BY ONE SISTER, DARLENE, AND BROTHERS BOBBY, LEROY, AND JERRY. BILL WAS A MEMBER OF THE 1956 WAYLAND STATE TOURNAMENT TEAM.

John Bradley, 68, of Franklin, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 18, 2004. He was born in Estill, Ky. on Sept. 28, 1935., the son of Woodrow and Mary (Gibson) Bradley. he was a teacher for two years in the Middletown, Ohio school system beginning in 1956. he was employed by Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a director of Manpower and Organization for 20 years, retiring in 1977. he was also self-employed with Miami Valley Insulation for five years.

John graduated from Wayland High School in 1952 attended Caney (Alice Lloyd) College and received two MBA degrees from Morehead University and Central Michigan University.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lora Dean (Gayheart) Bradley; a son, David Bradley of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Kara Bradley of Franklin, Ohio.; two grandchildren, Cory and Taylor Bradley of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a sister, Shirley Seifert and her husband Bill of Springboro, Ohio.
Funeral services will be at 1 pm Monday, March 22, at Anderson Funeral home in Franklin. Burial will be in Springboro, Ohio Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.com

DEAR KEITH
NEED TO GET INFO TO PEOPLE ABOUT MANY THINGS. 1st THERE WILL BE A HOMECOMING ON LABOR DAY WEEK-END..IT IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. WE WILL BE SENDING A NEWSLETTER SOON BUT DUE TO EXPENSES WE WILL BE SENDING ONLY TO PAID MEMBERS. IF ANYONE WANTS TO JOIN AND BECOME A MEMBER IT IS $20 PER YEAR.

YOU CAN SEND YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE TO
WAYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2662 KING KELLY COLEMAN HWY
P.O. BOX 349
WAYLAND, KY 41666
PHONE - 606-358-9471

NEWS ABOUT INSTALLATION OF SEWER SYSTEM---BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY FEB. 26 AND HOPE TO START CONSTRUCTION BY JUNE. CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE PROCESSED POOP.

WE SENT OUT NEARLY 500 MORE LETTERS TO VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES ABOUT BUYING PERSONAL BRICKS FOR THE MEMORIAL. FOR YOU VETS--ALL WHO SERVED NAMES WILL BE ON THE WALL. IF YOU SERVED OR KNOW SOME ONE WHO DID PLEASE SEND YOUR NAME TO HISTORICAL SOCIETY. FOR PERSONAL BRICK WE WILL SEND YOU FORMS. SELLING BRICKS IS THE WAY WE ARE FUNDING THE MEMORIAL. (WE SINCERELY HOPE TO HAVE THE DEDICATION FOR HOMECOMING)

GOT TO GO---HAVE A MEETING WITH JERRY AND THE MAYOR. IF THIS GOES THROUGH I WILL TRY TO SEND MORE INFO NEXT WEEK

PS/ WE NEED TO HEAR THOSE TALES ABOUT YOUR MEMORIES OF WAYLAND. SEND THOSE CARDS AND LETTERS AND I WILL SAVE THEM FOR POSTERITY.

BYE FOR NOW PATTY MURPHY

We got to visit with each other about two years ago ,had not seen each other in over 43 years ,but after about 5 mins. it was like we had never been apart.Her kids and my kids could not understand how someone could still be friends after not seeing each other for such A long time. I think that friend ships made at wayland can last A life time. Bev's husband Lee and my wife Marcie have all got to be good friends.

Big Winners Left to right- Tim Sparks, Gene Branham, Kelly Coleman, Gene Honn, Don Hall.

This picture of Patty ( Stambaugh) Pinnington and Opal Ramey was made in the late '50's at Lackey.

Jim Ramey and Zena Turner At A recent Visit both graduated from Wayland,Zena lives in Messa Az And Jim lives in Lexington Oh. They have stayed friends for ove 40 years and had Lots of good times in Wayland , and A lot of good memories.

From left to right, John Ramey, Lenny Slone and Jack Branham. Best friends in school. 1963

This is a wonderful website! Just lovely!
I happened here by accident. I was trying to find a phone # for a lady in Wayland and got lost. I was entranced by all of the history and info you have here! One of the greatest I have seen!
I tried to sign your guestbook and couldn?t.

Thanks
Crystal Owens, London, KY

Always wanted to send you something. Dan & I were both graduates of Wayland. I think Dan in 1960 and myself in 63. The Picture was taken at Fish Trap around Paintsville. We have a lot of good memories of Wayland.

John Ramey

Got word from Joanna Stewarts Daughter today and was told Howard Stewart had died last year, so the only one alive now is Jack Stewart and i think he lives in Florida.

My dear brother-in-law Marcus Gibson died on December 29, 2003 in Louisville, Ky. Marcus graduated from Wayland in the late 40's. He leaves behind his wife of 55 yrs, Donna Reed Gibson, and one daughter, Becky. He was raised in Steels Creek son of Maudie and Gomer Gibson. He will be greatly missed.

Paula Gibson
gibbie4452@juno.com

Hi,
My name is Dave Martin. I lived in Wayland I was a senior in 1959. I would like to have any info. about Max Helton. I think he left Wayland somewhere around 1953. I think he moved to Mansfield Ohio. Him, Tag Gray, Penny Hobbs, &I all ran around together when we were in grade school. I sure would appreciate any info.

Thanks, Dave Martin
mar2car6@msn.com

I am happy to say my mother who lived at 1175 Wayland from about 1914 till in the 40th. Still talks about Wayland , Dr Wicker,the Cooks ,Chaffins, Halls, Stewarts, and I could go on.
On January 30 she will be 98 and still lives in her own home with only a little help. Her mine is great, and she has so many fond memories if Wayland and we later in lived in Glo. Dad was the plumer manager for Wayland for years.( jack Nalle ) His dad was years before dad.
I am so happy and proud to say I was born and raised in a coal camp, and a few books makes me MAD. My life was a happy one and I remember the Co. treating us fine I even had shoes!!
Love this page and thank you Patty and all who works so hard to keep this up.
Betty Nalle Reynolds ahfinc@mis.net

Today I received a letter from Joanna Stewart Brandt daughter.
Her daughter said Joann passed away at Mt Carmel East hospital on July 3,2003. She had a long battle with diabetes.
She left behind her husband George Brandt two daughter Mary and Karen a son George and 3 Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lexie and father Lex Stewart and one brother James. She is survived by two brothers Jackie and Howard

Harrison Banks, 1951 graduate of Wayland High School, died December 19, 2003, in Glennie, Michigan. He is being laid out at the Ballheim Funeral Home in Ecorse, Michigan on Monday, December 22, 2003.

Harrison Banks was born on May 17, 1933, in Wayland, Kentucky to Carrie and George Banks. Harrison was preceded in death by his mother Carrie; father, George; sister, Margaret Frances; bother George Elwood.
Surviving family members are wife Anna Lee, sons, James Harrison Banks, Shreveport, LA; Bruce Edward Banks, Newport, MI; and Jeffrey Allen Banks, Milan, MI; sisters Brenda Banks, Ecorse, MI; and Lois Orr, Ecorse, MI. After graduating from Wayland High School in 1951, Harrison served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Upon discharge from the air force, Harrison enrolled in the May Technical School in Paintsville, Kentucky, completing a 2 year course in electricity. He then moved to Michigan, married, raised 3 boys while working at McClouth Steel for 37 years.
After retirement, he moved to Glennie, (northern Michigan) and was still working 7 days a week in his real estate office. In his "spare time", Harrison loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing with his family. Harrison checked this Wayland website daily to see what was going on "down home". He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

on friday march 6th 1998 the WAYLAND GRADE SCHOOL was raze.

"time it was,
and what a time it was...
a time of innocence,
a time of confidences.
long ago...it must be...
i have a photograph.
preserve your memories;
they're all that's left you."
by simon & garfunkel

"there was an old man lived up on the hill
if he ain't passed away he's a-livin' there still"