Community Bulletin
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The family and friends of Warwick and Maggie Karickhoff gathered July 11 and 12 to honor their memories and the memories of their children who have died: Audrey Kincaid, Roxie Simons, Virginia Keller, Elsie Crider, Snow Dear Ward, Earl Karickhoff, Tula Curkendall and Deloris Smith.
Their living child is Oneita Powers, who turned 99 this year. The 38th annual reunion was held at The Outpost and Event Center in Buckhannon, with 62 attending.
Saturday began with lunch and side dishes served at noon, followed by group picture-taking, an auction and memories shared. On Sunday, the family held a church service at the center, with 40 attending, that was directed by the grandchildren. A hot dog roast and more visiting followed.
Attending were Libby and Gerry Hoover of Buckhannon, WV; Don Jr. and Connie Kincaid of French Creek, WV; Judi Breeden of Bridgewater, VA; Larry Crider of Greenville, OH; John Crider of Greenville, OH; Tonya Boatright of Greenville, OH; Wyatt Boatright and Raven Mote and children Oliver and Sabrina Boatright of Greenville, OH; Brook Crider and children Cruz, Zade and Aris Fader of Greenville, OH; Ric Crider of Celina, OH; Jim Ward of Greenville, OH; Derek, Amber, Brentley, Blakely and Braden Brock of Maryville, TN, and friends Jerry, Nicki, Gracie and Carter Bryant of Townsend, TN; Jaron Brock of Maryville, TN; Gavin Brock and Bridget Montgomery and children Obian and Kallux of Tipp City, OH; Chip and Karen DeLaet of Simpsonville, SC; Earl Wayne and Cindy Karickhoff of Volga, WV; Mark, Sherri, Karson, Cooper and Karter Karickhoff of Volga, WV, and friend Aiden Snyder of Buckhannon, WV; Norman and Linda Wagner of Elkins, WV; Cory Wagner of Elkins, WV; Grant, Lydia and Max Jones of Elkins, WV; Mike and Pam Moore of Buckhannon, WV; Evan Carpenter and daughter Savannah of Buckhannon, WV; Charlie and Debbie Quick of Buckhannon, WV; Katrina Harris of Volga, WV; Chris and Teresa Karickhoff and Joseph, Kayla and Sarah Karickhoff of Uniontown, OH, and friends Tyler Harden and Janelle Andrus of Uniontown, OH.
Next year’s reunion will be held July 10 and 11, 2027, at The Outpost and Event Center in Buckhannon.
