John T. Anvill was born in St. George, Tucker County, and has lived in the area his entire life. He was born to William Anvill and Loretta White, who were also lifelong residents of Tucker County. John was raised in a large family of nine siblings, consisting of one brother and seven sisters. Growing up in St. George, John attended school at Mount Olive, located three miles away from his hometown. He went through at least the eighth grade before taking civil service examinations, though he did not pursue a career in that field.

Juanita Miller Wampler interview 5-27-1986 

Michael Kline interviewed Kathleen Hall on April 10, 1986, for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Kathleen Hall, born in 1912, grew up in a family deeply rooted in the Methodist Protestant tradition, with her grandfather serving as a preacher. In this interview, Hall recounts her family's history, including her grandfather's various preaching assignments and her father's work as a deputy sheriff. She describes the hardships her family faced, such as the murder of her grandmother during a robbery, which led to her grandmother moving in with Hall's family.

Interview with Linda, Charles & Savannah Rhodes

On December 19, 1985, Michael Kline interviewed Martha Sponangle for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Martha Sponangle, a local resident, reflects on her experiences during and after the devastating flood that affected Tucker County. She describes the immediate aftermath of the flood, including the destruction of a bridge and the discovery of a victim’s body trapped in a tree. Her husband assisted local authorities in responding to the disaster.

On July 20, 1989, Beverly McBride interviewed Mary Litman for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Mary Litman is a former resident of Parsons, West Virginia. At the time of the flood, Mary was living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

On February 14, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Michael D. Smith for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Smith, originally from Newell in Hancock County, West Virginia, moved to Ravenswood in his early teens, where his family relocated due to job opportunities in the aluminum industry. He met his wife there, and the two have been together since high school. Smith attended college in Morgantown, West Virginia, served in Vietnam, and returned to the state to work in rehabilitation counseling after dealing with personal challenges, including alcoholism.

Michael Kline interviewed Ona Hovatter and Helen Dotson on December 3, 1985, for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Ona Hovatter has lived in Parsons, West Virginia for over forty years, and Helen Dotson is a resident of Limestone. In the interview, Hovatter describes the night of the flood, recalling the unprecedented rise of water levels that reached five feet and three inches in her living room, surpassing even the marks left by the historical flood of 1888.

Priscilla "Pill" Teter, Timber Ridge 2-14-1986 

Roberta Schoemberg is a child development consultant based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With a wealth of experience in teaching preschool children and working in daycare centers, Schoemberg has dedicated her career to understanding and nurturing the development of children. Her work primarily involves collaborating with agencies, training staff, and working directly with individual children. Schoemberg's expertise extends to conducting play sessions with children, a method that allows her to observe and understand their behaviors and stories.