Parsons, WV
1 - 10 of 14
Page 1 of 2
Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amy Moore | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On January 29, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Amy Renee Moore for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Amy Renee Moore, born on January 5, 1965, in Parsons, West Virginia, is the daughter of Bob and Faith Moore. Her family has deep roots in Tucker County, with her father's parents being from Thomas and her mother's family originally from Michigan before settling in Hendricks. The interview begins with Amy recounting her life in Parsons, moving through various neighborhoods before her family built a new home in Holly Meadows. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives | |
Bo Haddix | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On March 19, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Ronald (Bo) Haddix for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Ronald Haddix, known as Bo, grew up in Parsons, West Virginia, and experienced the devastating flood that struck the area, profoundly impacting his family and community. The interview begins with Haddix describing his family background, noting that his mother, Barbara Haddix, lived in Davis, West Virginia, while he was uncertain about his father's whereabouts. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives | |
Bob Klein | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On February 26, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Bob Klein for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Bob Klein, who had lived in Parsons since 1973, provides insights into his background in ministry and drug rehabilitation, which led him to work as a mental health professional in Tucker County from 1978 onward. The interview primarily focuses on Klein’s observations and experiences during the November 4th flood and its aftermath in Tucker County. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives | |
Charles and Arlene Brock | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
Charles Brock, born in Lobelia, Pocahontas County, worked as a wildlife manager with the Department of Natural Resources, focusing on game management and habitat improvement. Arlene Brock, originally from Huttonsville, is part of a large family of nine girls and six boys. The couple raised a family of seven sons and seven daughters, and their lives have been marked by extensive travel and experiences in various locations, including New Mexico, Texas, and Florida. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives | |
Craig Wilfong | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On February 26, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Steven Craig Wilfong for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Steven Craig Wilfong, born and raised in Tucker County, is a lifelong resident who worked in various industries before becoming an automobile parts store owner in 1982. In the interview, Wilfong discusses his family background, including being the youngest of seven children, and his employment history, which includes work in the Parsons Tannery, the automotive industry, and insurance sales. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines | |
David Humphrey | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On March 27, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed David Humphrey for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. David Humphrey, born in Alexandria, Virginia, has lived in Parsons, West Virginia, for nearly 25 years. His father, Floyd C. Humphrey, was a miner and mechanic, while his grandfather, Fitz Humphrey, worked in logging camps. In this interview, Humphrey recounts his family's history in the area and the devastating impact of the flood on their lives. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives | |
Denise Thompson | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On March 19, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Denise Thompson for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Thompson, originally Denise Ann George, was born and raised in Tucker County, where her family has deep roots. She lived in the sheriff's residence in Parsons at the time of the 1985 flood, working as a cook for the jail. In this interview, Thompson reflects on her experiences during the devastating flood of November 1985, particularly the challenges she faced while trying to care for her two young sons and manage the rising waters. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines | |
Elmer and Edith Nestor | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On May 14, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Elmer and Edith Nestor for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Elmer and Edith Nestor are long-time residents of Tucker County who have witnessed significant events and changes in their community, including the devastating flood of November 4, 1985. The interview begins with Edith recounting the night of the flood, noting how unusually dry their basement remained despite the surrounding chaos. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines | |
Hank Thompson, Jim Blosser, Bryan King, Michael Parsons | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
On January 29, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Hank Thompson, Jim Blosser, Bryan King, and Michael Parsons for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. The interview focuses on their experiences during the devastating flood in November 1985. Hank Thompson recounts the night of the flood, when he and others were trapped in a house by rapidly rising waters. He reflects on the fear they felt as the water levels increased and parts of the house were destroyed. The group prayed together, finding comfort in their faith despite the danger. |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines | |
Juanita Miller Wampler | Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings |
Juanita Miller Wampler interview 5-27-1986 |
Michael Kline | Parsons, WV | Talking Across the Lines |