Pingback: ALL ABOARD THE NERVE GAS TRAIN! I was born in my grandmothers house, in those days hospitals were few and far between. I have been told that he worked harder than 3 men. My maternal grandparents grew up in Black Star coal camp and Papaw taught at Hall High. How do we know they dont live in a ghetto. loved her. I have lived here all my life and even tho at times i feel like due to work i may have to leave, i doubt i ever could. We were just there in July , I love going back to visit. Elliott County. I am a born and raised harlan countian. The field is backdropped by some beautiful mountains, right at Tunnel Hill. And to the ones that moved away (say to the north) or wherever, it shows very little respect and class to put down the place you came from. For many years now, Harlan has had a multi-screen cinema. | Coal Troll's Blog. The children of Harlan are blessed to have such a nice school. The wrong side of the tracks to the town school crowd of the 1960s. Now, dont confuse Harlan County with the town of Harlan, our county seat. There are a lot of Harlan Countians that are very happy to be called just that. Her movie career is noted for several horror cult films in which she . Box 102, Oswego, New York 13126. I have lived in Evarts since age 7 this is my home (sals Branch) I had your mom in home Ec. Ive been trying to read up on as much as I can on the people in the documentary. I have always considered Harlan my second home. Happy to be an Outlander! Awesome story. But my roots are still strong an a country girl. I lived across Pine Mtn. I dont think I have an accent but get me out of Pike County and they all say I do. Crusenberry talks about being asked by a group of women to . There arent any hotels to speak of, really. I was born and raised in Leslie County. You need some coal mines, either now or in the past. Absolutely loved this!! I know you as a Harlan Countain and also as a fine person. Parents moved to Dayton, OH in 63. I am VERY new to the blogging world. Ive also been criticized for making Eastern Kentucky sound too goodand that came from a guy who lives there! Enjoyed reading your blog. Mostly, we just hung out. Rich Montjoy, I am replying to your post because you didnt say anything bad about Harlan, (Harlan County), Ky. Harlan County. There arent running gun battles anymore like the famed Battle of Evarts many decades ago. Being a descendant of such a controversial character of those times I may be asking for a social beating on here. I believe you will see that I have great affection for Harlan, much more than many of the people who still live there. Managed by: Carlton William . Bloody Harlan is just badass. Ive got a few more Harlan County memories. Justified portrays Harlan as a lawless frontier of wanton violence. He was a clerk there. The truth, of course, probably lies somewhere in the middle. I JUST RAN ACROSS YOUR CONVERSATION AND THOUGHT I WOULD COMMENT ON HARLAN KY. Loyallhad a school, a railroad yard, one stop light, a movie theater (at one time), the Corner Store (a genuinesoda shop), a gas station, a barber and a couple of stores. I loved growing up there and go back frequently. Were isolated. I guarantee you that my Dad knew your father. We are our own world. Region. Phyllis Lorene Gardenhire 82, of Salina passed away, Friday, February 17, 2023. John Vacation at Hilton Head, Tybee Island, Myrtle Beach, Hawaii, have an American Spirit Coachman that sleeps ten and a pontoon. I remember your father well, especially his hair! Nominally a documentary about the 1973 strike by Kentucky mineworkers, the 1976 Oscar-winning Harlan County U.S.A. observes the evolution of a movement, made urgent . Their leader is Basil Collins, a gun-toting villain who would be a cliche out of Evil Redneck central casting if he hadn't been real. Disability checks. Harlan was born and raised in Council Bluffs, IA. My older brother and sister were both born at Lynch Hospital. If you dont believe me, I just might have to kill you. EVERYTHING . Heres my personal map of the area: This seemingly random boundary results in some folks calling it Southeastern Kentucky which, geographically speaking, is more accurate. Raised up on Happy Top, Back Street and Creechs. Murdered while on a picket line in Harlan County KY, After his death an agreement was signed between the miners and the union! I went to Business College, married my daddys cousin (you had to know that was coming didnt you). I got cussed up and down over it! Harlan County USAdivides us into two groups: Those that love it and those that hate it. I was one of the Hensley girls that lived on the strawberry farm. I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN HARLAN,CO. We didnt all drink Mountain Dew as babies. Everywhere I go here in Ohio I run into people from Harlan or people who have relatives from there and some still living there. I had Mrs. Williams for health, would it be your Mom? I was born and raised in Harlan County, from Jones Creek, graduated from Evarts High. An outlander is someone who used to live in Harlan. One hell of a nice fellow. They pity Harlan. My uncle Clarence still lives in Ky. My mother and her Sister Yuvonne live in TN. I found the search function and found the story. This was the day that I learned that when we turned the corner at Pineville, my wife changed languages and I needed an translator.. Brought back some memories. You dont see that every day. Your article is awesome! It is good to hear from you and I hope to hear from you again. Most OUTSIDE THE COUNTY shopping, doctors visits, etc were in Tennessee Coal mining runs in cycles. Tons of great memories and good friends. And should I know you? Welfare checks. Phone: (828) 649-9163. Harlanthats what we call itisnt a destination, either. He was my English teacherand a good one at that. Police said in February 2013, Shell murdered Ronnie King, a former Evarts mayor, and set his house on fire . There are a couple of places to stay, and theyre okay. I go back once or twice a year to visit relatives. I left to go to school at EKU, meet my wife there, she is from Ohio. I KNOW A LOT OF REALLY GOOD PEOPLE AT CAWOOD AND SMITH, KY. Oh, and we moaned and complained about not having anything to do. "I bought him out after seven. Wouldnt trade it for anything. Graduated from jach in 78. Like inner cities, there are generations locked into a poverty cycle. Ralph was born August 16, 1964 in Harlan to the late Ralph and Delores Moore Osborne. ! Whatd I say? Then, they can come back and pay admission to see where they used to live. Harlan has always been divided into pro- and anti-union. I have three amazing great-grandbabies. Not many folks have a clue of my history, and thats fine. For you truly arent a Harlanian, to show such disrespect. We got segregation in those years, and I never knew the difference, we all got along. Who We Are. http://www.kentuckytourism.com/places_to_stay/holiday-inn-express/73/ just saying. I live in Lexington, but always tell people Im from Southeastern Kentucky, Knox Co (not to be confused with just Eastern KY or Knott Co. A miner was killed by a company foreman. Im sure they knew each other. Check out some of my other posts. Ive often heard that anywhere you go on Earth you can find someone from Harlan county. She talks about growing up in the Brookside mining camp. Look at my blog post Adventures in Hitchhiking, and youll see a story about JImmy picking me up hitchhiking one night. Janice and I were both switchboard operators and admissions clerk. West Family Funeral Services is the primary provider of funeral and cremation services that create a healing experience for families and their loved ones. I used to sleep on the bread racks. I was born in Pike County but grew up in Flatwoods in Greenup County. I was in her class the day JFK was shot in Dallas. Our football coach , Ed Miracle, was shot in the foot playing golf three weeks later . Mrs Abraham was my Home Ec teacher @Hall High. Brings back so many memories. Daughter of a preacher. Jan had so many stories about the hospital. The general store, a thriving Coal community. I love your wifes Loll great story! SOMEONE MENTIONED SMITH. I am also thankful for the brief time that I knew my grandmother on Turner Hill who taught me how to grow strawberries, to make jelly, string shuck beans, quilt, crochet. I just found this wonderful Blog! Thanks! Harlan County U.S.A. There are people who will pretend to be from Harlan or any place else in Eastern Kentucky. I loved reading your blog and all, or at least most of the comments! Thanks. View Recent Obituaries for Bianchi Funeral Homes Evarts~Harlan~Loyall~Tri City. I cant read some of these posts because of the negative way they talk about MY hometown. I just tried a case in Illinois. Ill say Im from Harlan, but dont get confused. Loved reading your blog and reminiscingI was raised in Harlan County both parents having been from there. The county is big, about 50 miles across, but sparsely populated. Also attended and graduated from Loyall High, where I was cheerleader and fairly popular. They might as well have been in different states. I graduated in 71 from JACHS. I lived there 6 years and worked in the mines . He was the hardest worker I have ever known. Eastern Kentucky isnt for everybody, it isnt even for a lot of the people who live here their whole life. Dad was a good friend of Norman Yarboroughs. Being 60yrs old now, I am very proud of my ancestors and family heritage. Bad-ass wasnt the first word to come to mind, but I sure didnt want to mess with those folk! my growing up years were behind the old telephone company next to Robinette Chevrolet which was across from the old Macks Supper Market and down the street from Hackneys. 22 years old. Have a cousin who lives in Evarts and cousins in middle KY. When I first saw the documentary, I was on the edge of my seat, wondering how my dad would be portrayed, but his name was never mentioned. It reeked of Pine Sol. FR. born & raised Pathfork Ky~, Thanks. U can take me out of Ky. but u cant take Ky out of me!!!!!! A native of Fulton, he was a life resident of the Fulton-Volney area. Never making any differences in us. The obvious beingwe are just like you and every one else. Many never leave it. It tends to work to my advantage. They didnt know what to do with me! Our Story; Our Locations; Our Calendar; Contact Us; Directions; Send Flowers; Call: Evarts 606-837-2119 Harlan 606-573-3030 Loyall 606-573-2132 Tri City 606-848-5455; I made the mistake of posting a picture of Basil on a Harlan County Facebook page. To her credit this pretty city girl took these inconveniences in her stride and made this mountain man a very good wife. These are the folks who stayed in Harlan. Youd be surprised how many of us moved here from other places (quite a few from other countries), were welcomed as friends, made our homes here and raised our families here. Glad I did not move here and my kids there, My children have been able to say they are from Eastern Ky as both were born down there. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in . I have to admit that I enjoy the irony of a sentence like Your ignorant., Its like the guy who commented that Im a fuckin mooron.. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Della Mae Hall Price. If we meet anyone else from Eastern Kentucky, we can get instant acceptance with a simple I grew up in Harlan. Translation: Despite appearances, I will kill you if necessary. Two of my best friends were Steve Farley and Jamie Helton. I loved it AFTER the mob left that came to my door the day I moved in, demanding to know Who are you and what are you doing here? My much loved step daddy moved us to his hometown after he was discharged from the Army. How can I contact your Uncle Clarence E. to find out if he has any information to help with my research? I respect ALL coal miners. Our reputation precedes us. Harlan Countians like Justified. In reference to going swimming in the river and the city pool, we did that too. She retired in 1982. Searching obituaries is a great place to start your family tree research. From the Harlan County Journal. She graduated from Cumberland High School. I grew up in Eastern Kentuckyborn and raised as we say. Debbie Elaine Absher February 23, 2023 (72 years old) View obituary. I am a brand new grandma and I am Mamaw to that beautiful baby. One guy said we were like Indians who left the reservation. Like to have all the money I spent in those places back! I was raised on Rhea straight, where the old airport was. I also have those wonderful memories, of making grilled cheese sandwiches in the evening, after supper when we as children, never seem to be really full. Genealogy profile for Basil M. Collins Genealogy for Basil M. Collins (1908 - 1979) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. my husband was raised knowing your dad and all your family I love your blog. I knew the Clarks well. Basil was a neighbor of ours when I was a kid, so I know he was real. I pass by there to go to my mothers home, it is amazing to see in Harlan Co. =). I am simultaneously entertained and offended. Thanks again for the trip back to the Harlan of my youth! South Farmington, NS. Town is flooded with people. I feel like they are missing something that we experienced, but so is life. Were hemmed in. You talked funny. Im class of 83. Charles Leonard Birmingham, AL. When I went to college, I befriended other Eastern Kentuckians. Well, I have rambled enough. The government cheese, however, is real. His name was Arthur Johnson, he was from Cumberland, but lived at We lived the last house in the head of the holler with my poppy and granny our only neighbors. I was just in Harlan County this weekend. February 24 . Imagine trying to explain where Cutshin is located!! Ironically, my daughter found a boyfriend from Loyal(the ones in Georgetown are apparently not her type) so she visits him a lot. Loved Justified. I had friend in Sunshine growing up. . One day I kidding with a guy about something he was buying and at some point he says that hes from Mingo, West Virginia. ha! Wouldnt trade my youth spent in Harlan County for any other in the world. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Middlesboro, Kentucky. What year, and how did he die (or is he still alive)? Harlan is mean. The women have help, of course. My grandfather worked in the Sunshine mines in the 20s and 30s. If he called on you and you missed the questionBOOM! We liked him! They are my parents. I have never been to a Harlan County Bears football game, but I have been told that the team enters the field to Brad Paisleys You will never leave Harlan alive song. I went for a while to Holy Trinity School, Harlan Elementary for one year, then to Hall before Cawood. We rarely hung out with anyone from Evarts or Cumberlandin those days, they had their own high schools. NEAR CLOSPLINT KY AND I AM PROUD TO BE FROM HARLAN CO THAT IS HOME ALTHOUGH I LIVE IN CORBIN KY NOW. Didnt know him well, but I remember him. We just live somewhere else. I was born and raised in Liggett. Im actually kind of offended by your antics and false information. The ones who love it love the depiction of rough and ready union brothers and sisters ready to wage war with the coal company thugs. He worked at Eastover for several years after the strike until Duke closed the mines. There are good people and bad people. I appreciate all commentspositive and negative. We know trash when we see it, and Im not talking about garbage pick up. Rest assured that no one in my family considers me a disgrace or embarrassment, but your concern is noted. You hit the nail on the head. Harlan. Great article!! My husband is a retired coal miner. I thought Harlan was great as a kid but my wife told me if I ever wanted a divorce all I had to do was move here to Harlan. They had two fabulous sons who have college education with degrees in medical field and other fields. It still is in some ways, although it has been many years since the United Mine Workers Association held great sway. Thanks for the kind comments. I remember when you had to take a gravel road from Pineville to Loyall when they were building the new 119. I guess youd call it a region or sub-region of Central Appalachia. Born and raised in Harlan, graduated from HHS in 1974, and UK in 78.went to work in Washington DC.talk about culture shock! Dickens said it best . I dont remember Chappells slogan, but I do remember: Thats what I saidBunny Bread! I also remember the 1st grade field trip to Chappells, Bunny Bread and Harlan Ice. He died in a house fire a few years ago. If he is still living can you ask him about any Leonard relatives he know about or put him in touch with me. My mother drove through Brookside to go to work every day, so I also know the strike was real. It is true that you can take the boy out of the mountains but never the mountain out of the boy. My Dad was a coal miner, was on oxygen from 2007 until 2010. We only periodically had a movie theater, the fabulous Margie Grand in Harlan. These folks are Harlan Countians, but they dont like it. Kildav . I dont need tattoos, i have scars. Even though they have visited my homeland many times, they remain baffled by it. Now kids go to Harlan County High School which consumed Cawood, Evarts and Cumberland High Schools. Doris, do I know you? When I was young, the Government Cheese truck looked like a scene from an African relief mission. Anyway, thanks again. We know at least one person who has been shot with a gun by someone else or by themselves accidentally. I grew up in this wonderful town, going for summers and Christmas in Atlanta. Today, theres not much there for anyone, unfortunately. Charlotte, Eaton County, MI, United States Immediate Family: Husband of Neta Belle Collins Father of Robert Basil Collins and Private Collins. Death Notice. your a fuckin mooron ive lived here all my life ,my family pioneered this place ,both sides, why arent u still living here? My mother taught Home Ec at Evarts for 28 years. Grew up in Sunny Acres, now across from the mall. My grandfather was the engineer that laid out most of the old County roads, was one of the 10 founders of the Harlan Country Club, and my dad owned the Tway Tipple for yearsyes, coal will always run in my veins! I love your article! Katherine Lynn Caldwell February 24, 2023 (51 years old) View obituary. Basil was born January 18, 1930, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the third of five. We drive Chryslers, BMWs, Honda Van, Subaru sports car, Chevy pick-up, Harleys, Hondas, Yamaha V-stars-4-wheelers. Much later in life we got married and we were on vacation going south to visit her sister who lived back home. Maybe they never left. Thanks for letting me rant. Basil Lee Gillis Harry Blake Eric Lonas Dorvan Richmond Ed Charles Darcy Suffocation Briles Lantrip Swiney Sparks Wilhoit Griffin Doolin Lingar Templin Canady Bullock Veach Lidster Custis Winchester Kerr T.C. I went to college and had personal and professional opportunities that pulled me away. It has always been home for me. Graduated Wallins about 1956. Then it was quiet except when the trains ran, which seemed like every 15 minutes or so. I live in Lee Co,Ky. My mom was from Lynch and my dad from Without. Oh, people still get shot occasionally but at much lower rate than wed like you to believe. Knew a few Edsels which I never met outside Harlan! My great aunt Alafair lived there till she died and her beauty shop was still there, run by one of daughters the last time I was there. We had a wonderful daughter and divorced when she was nine. I too are from Harlan I left in Jan. 1975. She laughed. Its quiet now. Go help someone else. None of my schools still exist. Fine set of words here! Obituaries usually give the name of the deceased and the death or burial date. Very isolated. Harlan is tough. It captured the essence of Jimmy. Weve been in the Lexington area since then, but we still say back home when we are talking about Neon and Jenkins. Wayne brought u shea and ur mom n I think he took pictures. My husband and I are the black sheep as I am an attorney and my husband is an accountant. I USE TO WORK IN THE COAL MINE AT THREE POINT, CRANKS AND HARLAN. Take care! The experiences never leave me about growing up poor and the shame and humiliation that I felt as a child. [citation needed] She only worked sporadically after that, in guest roles on Fantasy Island (1984), Murder She Wrote (1985), Hardcastle and McCormick (1985), and Blacke's Magic (1986). They were pretty quick to tell you that they were from Harlan. I just know that by writing all this misinformation as if it were this day in time, you have disgraced and embarrassed your people, an you should be ashamed of yourself. Although its closer to Hazard than Harlan, I would reply, Bean Patch Holler on Irishman Creek! They loved it! . Miner Curtis Cress, 34, says towns. Just so ya know Boyd County is further east than Harlin!!!! I was born and raised in Sunshine. My mom is from Cote (Evarts) I cant wait to read this to her! When attempting to explain to someone where I grew up it was easiest to say somewhere between Harlan and Hazard. I actually grew up on Beech Fork in Leslie County. If I knew them personally I would surly let them know about it too. If youre spending the night in Harlan, you probably have family there anyway. You can see it in Google Street Views here: https://goo.gl/maps/QoyKa, Hey my cousin owned the fuzzy duck my papa had a poker house there and boot legged beer iwas raised in the first house coming down black mountain love it go back all the time, Right before you get to lynch golf course coming down black mtn there was a house to the right my great great grand pa had a saw mill there and built the house where my great grand pa lived then my mama got it love it there if I ever hit the lottery ill be back to live and put alot of people to work I love the mtns go there every christmas and summers thanks for the memories cool blog sorry for the grammer lol periods commas all the same to me it. Ruth Ann was my older brothers age. Local obituaries for Harlan County, Kentucky 531 Results Friday, February 24, 2023 Add Photos 1 Memory Debbie Elaine Absher Debbie Elaine Absher, 72, of Bean Station, TN, passed away. John I cant believe you didnt even mention the no nothin about. What do you suppose that would translate into? The economy continues to contract and isnt likely to get much better. We got spanked when we needed itdidnt hurt us one bit but sure made us better kids growing up and better adults today. Obituary Deloris Ann Collins, 76 of Coldiron, KY passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning of December 18, 2019. I need to work Watts Creek in to a future post, for sure. You are so right, except I dont know anyone named Lonzo. Much of the information presented here is recapitulated in the commentary, but it is interesting to see how over three decades of age have affected some of the film's participants. Its boring. Before we started, I told the court reporter that Ive been told I have an accent of some kind. Ray Wynn February 26, 2023 (87 years old) View obituary. Im definitely a Harlan County boy. Your mother was my teacher at Hall High for four years. We went to the movies most weekends and to every football and basketball game. Cats and Harlan Countians have 9 lives. 1976 Harlan County U.S.A. (Documentary) Self - Mine Foreman (as Basil Collins) Edit Personal Details Alternate Names: Basil Collins Edit Did You Know? I ate government cheese as often as we got it. I knew Lisa vaguely. And Misty, April and I grew up together. Nancy Baker as Editor. 6. My Grandfather/Grandmother was Floyd/Janie Clark. We once had a train full of nerve gas pass through Loyall. Madison Funeral Services. If we didnt know them, well they were at the wrong house. Thanks for the article. Interment was at the Orleans Cemetery.. Bryan Bantam, 93 years of age, or Alma, NE (formerly of Orleans), passed away Sunday, September 12, 2004, at the . He had a lot of money. My kids do that, too. I made another U turn and started back toward Harlan at a much slower pace and was directed to take the Loyall turn off. I was even sent back to Atlanta to attend Agnus Scott College, and didnt stay because I actually missed my family AND Harlan County. I saw a little of all of it. Crew. If you need to go someplace that can be accessed through Harlan County, I guarantee that theres an easier, quicker way to get there. And of course, I mean that in a funny, I`m laughing kind of way. Helped me so much when I worked there. For instance, threats didnt faze me. My grandparents, Elve and Flaura Campbell, moved to Sunshine and eventually to Loyall. I go there to visit, and it has improved somewhat, but I like my central Ky home in LaRue county much better. They had no desire to ever live anywhere else. I have resided in Knoxville, TN for 26 years but Eastern Kentucky will always be home because that is where my extended family and my husbands extended family continue to reside. A man that loved Daughter has owned her own business in Harlan for thirty years. They dont want to sound like Harlan or look like Harlan. My mother drove through Brookside to go to work every day, so I also know the strike was real. Not a native but my ears always perk up when I hear Harlan. Ishas Smiths 2nd cousin. Our teeth arent all that bad, although mine arent great. We are made to known about his death on September 16, 2020. Someone told me that the best way to commit suicide was to stand around in Smith and act like youre counting money! Stalwarts, outlanders, pretenders, loathers you left one group out. Anyway, I just had to leave a note. My dad was certainly a bad ass, growing up in a time and place that required that to survive. Irene Whitehead Clark. My roots and my heart are there and for me thats important. I was born and raised in Harlan County and we moved to Alabama in 1952 when I was 12 years old. We like that its called Bloody Harlanby some folks even though that name is based upon events which occurred 70 years ago. If you dont, I cant fault you for that, either. The Chappells Dairy Slogan: It may be good and not be ours, but it cant be ours and not be good. 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