Thanks to James Hall for this Picture of The Wall

I would like to take this time to Thank someone who has been a great help to our town. Mr. Aaron Kidd.. Thank you very much for everything you have done with this town in cleaning it up. He gets prisoners from the Floyd County Jail to come up here and cut grass and clean up our town. People around this town should wake up and look at what he has done. Yes, I know alot of you might have some bad things to say about him. But, WHY????? Is it because he does his job and does it well I might add??
I myself think that he has done a great job. He catches the "drunks" driving through this town before they run over our kids or kill them.. I would like to take this time to thank you Mr. Kidd and commend you on the great job you have and continue to do for this town. I have lived here for many, many years and never has a police man done so much for this town, since Mr. Troy Mullins was a police man. So keep up the good work and again Thank you..

A Citizen Of Wayland
(sorry, i had to edit a few lines. But this website is not a political outlet. it is a light hearted site, not controversial. It is here to past on news of weddings, death, births and such.)

James G. Hall
jjgh524@aol.com

This is for Kieth. I have recently been given a photo that was taken by my Sister Jackie Hicks of the Moving Wall, the Memorial Wall for the ones who gave their lives in Vietnam. The photo was taken at Ypsilanti, Mi., and is a small area of tha wall that has Phillip's name. If you would like, I will try to scan the photo and send it to your personal email address so you may view it and decide if you would like in in Up The Holler. If you would like for me to do this, please respond soon as you can to jjgh524@aol.com

(Thanks James, and please send me the picture to WaylandNews@cs.com . I've been working on getting new photos on the website. I got a new scanner a few weeks ago. I have some class trip pictures from the 60's i'm going to add. Also i'm adding a few pictures of my family. If anyone has a few pictures of their family or class trip please email them and i will try to add them to the site. Please add a little information with the pictures so i'll know some names or events to put up on the site. If you can't send the pictures through email you can send extra copies to me by USPS mail. I can not send the pictures back so please make sure they are extra copies only. If you would like to send the pictures through the USPS e-mail me at WaylandNews@cs.com and i will send you my mailing address. Please send no more than 5 pictures. If anyone has old pictures of the town of Wayland i'd love to have copies to add to the site. Thanks again James.)

Wild Wayland Wrestling

Wild Wayland Wrestling will be holding another "Homecoming Hell" show on September 2, 2000. We aren't sure of the site of the show as of yet, but we will keep everyone posted. We will know everything by the first of August. Expect to see the absolute best in sports entertainment from Wild Wayland Wrestling. The 1998 show drew a record 86 people and this years show is expected to be HUGE! The usual WWW Wrestlers Thorn, 911, Al Douglas, Z Masked Gangsta, Ricky Suave and Doomsday will be on hand, as well as newcomers Beldar, Super Sexy Matthew Snyder, Hardcore Hall and Jason Steele. We are also in negotiations to get the REAL The Nature Boy himself Buddy Landel to appear! Make sure to check us out at www.oocities.org/wildwayland for wrestler pics, profiles, multimedia, clips and more information. Let us know who you are, sign our guestbook! We hope to see you all this homecoming!

June "2000"

Email from Linda to Keith

I emailed my sister Linda a few months ago and asked how many of us did Doc Wicker Deliver. Below is her reply.

"I dont know if Dr. Wicker delivered all of us, but probably most of us. The only other Dr. I ever heard mentioned before him was a Dr. Pigman and he might have delivered the first couple of babies. Maybe Mary would know that. And Peggy was the only one born in the hospital and I believe Wicker made it there for that. One of my favorite memories of Doc Wicker is the time Mommy called him when u came home from playing...pale as a ghost and weak and nauseous. He came and gave u a shot, I believe penicllin, and when u were better about an hour later u admitted that u had smoked a cigarette and it made u sick. We really laughed at that one. He was a pipe smoker and almost always laid it on the mantle and would forget to take it with him. We had a nice collection of his pipes if I recall. He seemed a gentle soul."

John Ramey,BR.
cliprj@aol.com

For those of you who don't already know,you can now view the Floyd county times by typing in floydcountytimes
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Here's some information the Wayland Historical Society sent out about Homecoming 2000

Dear Waylanders,
After numerous inquiries and requests, we are organizing and planning for Homecoming 2000. Activities are to begin on Friday, Septeber 1 and conclude on Sunday, Septhember 3.
This homecoming occasion is for anyone who attended the Wayland Schools or resided in the Wayland community.
We look forward to seeing you during Homecoming 2000. If you have questions or comments, contact any of the following people.

Jerry Fultz--358-4589....Patty Murphy--358-4423
Sandy Branham--447-2192....Shirley Martin--358-9637
Phyllis Honshell--358-2811....Carolyn Puckett--358-9191
Bonnie Clark--358-4932....Gene Mullins--358-9461

Tentative Schedule of Events

Friday, Sept. 1
2pm Registration Begins..Community Center Foyer
6pm - 8pm Recetion/Dinner..Rm. 102 (Food Prepared By Wayland Residents)
8pm-12mid Street Dance...Parking Lot

Saturday, Sept 2
8am-10am Coffe and Doughnuts...Rm 102
1pm Parade..Front Street and Downtown..Anyone or any group interested in appearing in the parade should call Judy Stewart Ramey, Parade Coordinator, at 358-9358
2pm Gospel Singing..Parking Lot
8pm-12mid Dance..If available space is found.

Sunday, Sept. 3
8am Coffee and Doughnuts.. Rm. 102

Motels and Hotels

Jenny Wiley State Park
1-800-325-0142
606-886-2711

Holiday Inn
1-800-466-5220
606-886-0001

Comfort Suites
1-800-228-5150

Microtel Motel
1-888-771-7171
606-889-0331

Super-Eight Motel
1-800-800-8000
606-886-3355

May "2000"

Patty Hicks (Collins) Wilker

On May 8, 2000 at approximately 6:00 P.M., My son Denver (Denny) Brady Collins was found dead in his trailer, here in Prestonsburg. He was last seen on Sat. evening setting on his porch. The owners of the trailer park missed seeing him around and his baby. It appears that Denny put his baby to bed on Sat. night and himself went to bed. It also appears he had a silent heart attack and died on Sat. night or early Sun. morning. When the owners missed him they went to the trailer and the smell told them something was wrong. They broke the door down and yelled for Denny. The baby began crying. They took the baby out of her crib. Looked at Denny and could see he was dead. An autopsy was performed and the diagnosis was heart attack. They also discovered he was a diabetic, which hid any pain he may have had. The doctor said he laid down and died in peace. Denny always left a full bottle of water, a small bottle of juice in her bed. He gave her milk to go to sleep with. That forsight kept the baby alive. The air conditioner was turned off because it was cool at night. During the day it was estimated that the heat got to 120 degrees. From Sat. night until Mon. evening the baby was alone in her bed. Her name is Angel. Her room is filled with angels, dolls, figurenes, etc. I would say that her own personal angel stayed with her and kept her alive. She is only 13 mos. old. The doctor said she was only slightly dehydrated. Her main physical problem was a severe diaper rash. Denny Collins was 44 yrs. old. He is the son of the late Brady Collins, who taught school at Wayland, and Patty Hicks (Collins)Wilker of Prestonsburg, Ky., who graduated from Wayland High School in 1950.

Clova Watkins

Clova Watkins died at 630pm on May 18th. She had another stroke. Her funeral will be Sunday At 2:00pm at Halls funeral home in Martin. Visitation will be today May 19th at 5pm. Much pain is felt by all of us who loved her so much. The strongest woman I've every know. She is truly missed. She is the end of a generation for our family. Please pray for those she has left behind.

Ruby (Cable) Roach
golfer@sunline.net

Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms in and from Wayland..I think Sandra has a wonderful idea for the plaques. I would love to have one for my Mother and my sister Yvette..Glad to hear that you are having another Homecoming this year..Looking forward to it..

Sandra Coleman

This is a message to the homecoming and historical staff. Since there were only a limited amount of memorial rockers available I had suggested to Jerry and Bonnie that they have a memorial plague that could be hung behind the fountain counter. A small bronze plate with the honored name could be attached to a large wall plague. Our family would love to get one for our brother Phillip and I am sure that many others would be interested in honoring their loved ones. This would be a great way for the historical society to raise money and a great way to honor those no longer with us........Hope you all give it some thought and let us know.

Clova Watkins

On Friday, April 28st at 6am Clova Watkins of Lackey KY had a massive stroke. She is at Highland Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg. Your prayers are needed.

Announcing
Wayland Homecoming 2000

I got e-mail this morning from Jerry Fultz about the Wayland Homecoming 2000, Here's what Jerry had to say.
"Just wanted let you know there will be a HOMECOMING 2000.The only thing definite is the date------ Sept.1&2. A schedule of events is in the making.Hope to hear from you soon."
Jerry Fultz

Thanks Jerry for the update. I will post Homecoming news as soon as i get word.

David Lee Slone

David Lee Slone, 65, of Pippa Passes, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the UK Medical Center at Lexington. He was born in Wayland, on September 7, 1934, the son of the late Lema Slone and Meldia Mosely Slone.

Eugene R. Slone

Eugene R. Slone, 75, of Hindman, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at his home. He was born in Hindman, on August 31, 1924. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Sue Collins of Lackey, Rebecca Lynn Collins of Wayland ane Rhonda Faye Johnson of Danville.

April "2000"

Kathleen Howell

Kathleen Howell, 57, of Wayland, died Friday, April 21, 2000, at Our Lady Of the Way Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on March 13, 1943 in Knott County. She was the daughther of the late Vertis and Ethel Sparkman Thornsberry. She was a homemaker. Survivors included her husband Corbett Howell, 4 sons and 3 daughters.

Vinettie Martin

Vinettie Martin, 77, of Beaver, died April 20, 2000, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard. She was born on September 23, 1922, and was the daughter of the late Milford and Minnie Johnson. She was a member of the Zion Old Regular Baptist Church In Grethel. She is survived by her husband, Joe Martin, 8 sons and 3 daughters.

Brenda Peek
bpeek@globalbiz.net

Hi, I just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY EASTER, and I hope everyone is enjoying a good dinner today with family and friends. Brenda Peek

Keith Coleman

Hope everyone is having a nice Easter. I went to my sister Sandra's for dinner. There were more than a few family members there. Kim Watkins also had dinner with us. We had Turkey, Ham, Potato salad, cole slaw, deviled eggs, dressing, green beans, rolls and much more. It was all soooo good. I got home and had an E-mail from my sister Glenna's daughter Dawn. She said "Mom said to tell you what we had for easter so your mouth can water. Hamburgers,Hot dogs , bratwurst, Potato salad, baked beans, broccoli casserole, mac-n-cheese, macaroni salad, banana pudding, cheese cake. And it was good. Happy Easter

Note
By The Way, I've not heard anything about a Reunion 2000, but i hope to call Patty Murphy soon. I will ask her if she knows on anything being planed.

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Patricia Anderson Back

Patricia "Pat" Ann Anderson Back, 65, of Visallia, California, died March 15, 2000, in Visalla.
She was born in Wayland on May 16, 1934, a daughter of Rebecca Vaughn of Prestonsburg and the late Foster Anderson.

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March "2000"

Tharon Bentley
Hey we are still wandering about the Reunion this year. Would love to hear something from Patty or Lois, tried to call via phone last week, no one home. Cous Tharon

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Brenda Peek
bpeek@globalbiz.net

I have been waiting patiently to find out if there is going to be a Homecoming this year. Does anyone out there know? I thought I read somewhere that there would be. Does Lois and Marvin have an e-mail address now? If so please let me know so I can write to them. Now almost every time that I get on here I read new messages. I think that is so neat! Keep in touch and God Bless. Love, Brenda

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King Kelly Coleman
Kentucky's All-Time Men's Leading High School Scorer,
returned to Floyd County and Allen Central High School for the finals of the boys 15th Regional Basketball Tournament, where he was presented a Trophy for being the
Player Of The Century!
Coleman received a standing ovation from 4,200 excited fans when he accepted the award.

The "King" Is In The Building!
(by Ed Taylor)

What a treat for basketball fans who were in attendance at the final game Saturday night. Young fans and middle-age fans , who never had a chance to see Wayland's King Kelly Coleman play basketball or see him in person, were treated to a very special moment when Kelly was introduced before the final game began. Coleman was presented a brass trophy by tournament manager Johnny Martin as the Player Of The Century.
Autograph hounds swarmed the former Wayland Wasp Star. Kelly is still a Legend in Kentucky Basketball and will always live in the hearts of us who got to see him perform on the hardwood.
But i am afraid that some of the great names in Floyd County basketball and football will fade into history if something is not done to preserve their names. We need a Floyd County Hall Of Fame.

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Corna Lee (Daniels) Watkins

Age 80, passed away Monday March 13 at her residence in Middletown, Ohio. Survived by two sons Frank and Gene Gayheart. Preceded in death by her husband Grover (Pappy-O) Watkins. Funeral and burial will be Thursday March 16, 2000 in Middletown, Ohio.

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Louise (Watkins) Cook

Louise had a massive heart attack Thursday March 9 early a.m. A large portion of the front section of the heart was damaged. By pass surgery was performed early Friday a.m. She will have a pace maker very soon. Louise is in intensive care at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She loves the Homecomings and the Wayland Historical Society. Your prayers are appreciated. God Bless and Thankyou!
Ann Watkins-Coleman

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Frances Barley

Frances Barley, 68 of Lackey died February 27, 2000 at Highlands Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.

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Torino Zanzonico

Torino "Toby" Zanzonico of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Wayland, died in Janurary in New York. He was the son of the late Nicola and Loretta Venti Conte Zanzonico.

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The Wayland Kwik-Mart gas station was robbed in late feb.

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Shirley Allen Combs

Shirley Allen Combs 75, of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of Wayland, died February 12, 2000, after an extended illness.
Born on Dec. 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Eva Allen.

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Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith, 59, of Belleville, Michigan, died Feb. 27, 2000, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 5, 1941, at Wayland, the son of Rena Slone Smith of Allen, and the late Virgil Smith.

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Sarah Katherine Musick

Sarah Katherine Musick, 88, of Prestonsburg, die Feb. 29, 2000, at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center In Paintsville. She was born Feb. 22, 1912, at Estill, the daughter of the late John and Laura Caudill Cooper.

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Melungeon Gathering
Scheduled for May

The Multi-ethnic people known as the Melungeons have been a part of Appalachian folklore for more that 200 years. In May, the Melungeons and their descendants will have an opportunity to explore their heritage at a four-day workshop in Wise, Virginia.
"Third Union: a Melungeon Gathering" will be held on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise., from Thursday May 18 to Dunday May 21.
Third Union will feature lectures from Melungeons Scholars, genealogy workshops, and family chat groups. The event is sponsored by the Melungeon Heritage Association. A non-profit group that promotes the study of Melungeons and other multi-ethnic, multi-racial peole.

Paricipants may pre-register before May 1 for Third Union by sending a check or money order to: Third Union. P.O. Box 4042, Wise Virginia 24293. Admission to the event is $25 for each pre-registered participant (before May 1) and $30 for those who register after May 1, and for on site registrants. The On-site registration begins Thursday, May 15 at 9am.

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Feb. "2000"

Shirley Louise Prater

Sherley Louise Prater, 62 of Marion Ohio, formerly of Wayland, died Februry 21, 2000, at her residence.
Born on June 11, 1937, in Wayland, she was the daughter of Virgie Mosley of Marion, Ohio, and the later Tom E. Moore. Her Husband, Donald R. Prater Sr. preceded her in death.

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James G. Hall

Hey, I like the new look and the new photo. Keep up the good work. I am learning that many folks check this site to get news from home. I am chief of those who are guilty of not leaving a little footprint in the places where I have walked. Will try to correct that little problem.

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Boone Bentley died this morning (Friday Feb. 11, 2000). He will be at Hall Bros in Martin. Burial well be on Sat. Feb. 12.

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I also found out today Zeda Turner died in late Jan.

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Brenda (Cable) Peek
bpeek@globalbiz.net

Hi, I look on the feedback page every few days to find out the latest news or just hearing what someone else has to say. I'm sorry to say that the last entry usually stays on the top of the page for weeks and sometimes longer. I wish more people would write and let everyone hear from them, good news or bad news. I think a lot of people are concerned enough to read about it. I don't get to Wayland but once a year, and that is usually for a few hours, but I still feel that Wayland is my home. I have a lot of memories of Wayland, and I will always want to keep in touch with it. So please let's try to write often. Sincerely, Brenda Peek

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Jan. "2000"

Pamela Fay Tuttle (Hall)

This is the most difficult note I have ever written. On November 14, 1999, my sister Pam died at UK Medical Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on the Mountain Parkway, November 13. Pam and I were in the same grade from the first through our senior years, and many of you were there with us. We graduated in 1961, and remained best friends until her tragic death. I never dreamed there would be a day that I couldn't call her on the phone, hear her voice, see her smile, or tell her that I loved her. I talked to her before she left home that Saturday morning, and she was excited about going to spend the week-end with her children, Ed, Vickie, Amy, and her only grandchild, Mason. Pam was always a lady, a good woman, a wonderful mother, precious sister, perfect daughter, and she will always be alive in our hearts. I am writing this on behalf of my brothers, sisters and parents (Eugene, Don, Nadine, Doug, parents-Aaron and Betty), and myself, Connie.

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Drothy Watkins

Drothy Watkins wife of Oscar Watkins died this morning (Jan. 3, 2000) around 2am with pneumonia. She will be taken home and will be at Hall Bros in Martin. Burial well be on Wed Jan 5.

Dec. "99"

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Brenda Peek
bpeek@globalbiz.net

I just read the news about Mary Beth Fraley...I felt so sad because we were in 1st grade together. I know that it must have been a horrible shock to the family and friends and my heart goes out to them at this time. We all are subjected to the pains of death... I also want to wish everyone a "Happy Holiday" and for the people out there that know me can e-mail me if they want to keep in touch. God bless every one of us. Brenda (Cable) Peek.

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Mary Beth Fraley

Phyllis (Burnett) Honshell called me last night to tell me that Mary Beth Fraley had died (Dec. 15) of Bacterial Pneumonia. She got sick really fast and was airlifted to UK Med Center and was gone by noon on Wed. She said the People in Wayland were in shock over this. Mary Beth was active in the Historical Society. I really hated to hear this. Keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. I think she had a daughter and 2 Grandchildren.
Ginger Carter

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Congratulations to Bud Martin
axehandle6@msn.com

During a pinning ceremony in the Office of the Adjutant General's Office of the State of North Carolina, Mabry E. (Bud) Martin was promoted to colonel in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Colonel Martin is a native of Floyd County, and is the son of Mabry and Maxine Martin of Wayland. Colonel Martin graduated from Wayland High School and attended Clemson University in South Carolina on a full basketball scholarship. He graduated in 1973 with a BS degree in Ceramic Engineering. He was also a distinguished military graduate of their ROTC program where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the field artillery of the US Army.

Colonel Martin served on active duty for 3 years from 1973 to 1976. He joined the North Carolina Army National Guard in 1982 where he has served his nation and state continuously since that time. Colonel Martin has commanded at both battery and battalion level and is presently the Chief Intelligence Officer for the North Carolina Army National Guard in Raleigh.

Colonel Martin's civilian employment is with PPG Industries, Inc., where he is Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Projects for their Fiber Glass Products Group in Lexington, NC. He has been employed with PPG for 21 years. Colonel Martin will be completing his MBA degree at Wake Forest University in August 2000 at which time he will begin his studies at the War College.

Colonel Martin has been married to Margaret Dawn Irmiter for over 27 years. They have two daughters, Kara, age 23 a graduate of NC State University, and Kristin- (Webmasters note: I believe there was more to this message but it got lost over the internet. If you will resend the ending of the message i will be glad to add it later.)

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