Grave of Enos Slaughter, Allensville Cemetery I had returned to Roxboro, North Carolina after being away for almost ten years. Having friends living in the area, my family had visited the region numerous times over the years. Entering town from the north on Route 501, there was a sign welcoming visitors and announcing the community … Continue reading Enos “Country” Slaughter
Larry Critchfield, Ursina Cdemetery The sun was peeking from behind the looming clouds as I arrived at the Ursina Cemetery. The morning had been cold, frosty and foggy, but that was not going to stop my journey into the heart of Somerset County. Turning off Jersey Hollow Road, the road leading to the cemetery was … Continue reading Along the Way: Larry Critchfield
Mike Roach, Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Renovo I could see the dark skies upriver and knew rain was on its way. So far, I had managed to avoid the rain, but I knew I could only stay ahead of the approaching storm for so long. I was hoping it stayed away long enough for me to … Continue reading Mike Roach: Baseball Player
Cy Young's grave, Peoli Cemetery, Ohio Fog still clung to the low spots along the narrow country road that twisted among the hills of Eastern Ohio. The speed limit was posted forty-five but I could not imagine going that fast on a clear, sunny day on a road filled with blind turns and sudden drops. … Continue reading Cy Young
Grave of Don Hoak, Fishing Creek Cemetery The sign for Fishing Creek Cemetery came as a relief as I had been dodging potholes on the narrow roads leading into the region north of Roulette. The small cemetery was surrounded by a chain-link fence; the gate held shut by an old piece of rope. The gate … Continue reading Don “Tiger” Hoak
“So who are we looking for this time?” my father asked as I drove slowly along the roadway that meandered through the Newport Cemetery. “Billy Cox,” I responded. “Ever hear of him?” A glance towards my father told me he didn’t have a clue who I was talking about. “He was a baseball player.” “And … Continue reading Along the Way: Billy Cox
