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
During my visit to pay my respects to baseball pitcher Christy Mathewson (more information about him can be found here: Christy Mathewson ) I knew I had to visit another baseball player buried nearby. Following the directions I had at hand, I continued along the roadway that passed Mathewson’s grave and came to a stop at … Continue reading Along the Way: Moose McCormick
Arriving at the sacred grounds of Lewisburg Cemetery, I was instantly relieved I had directions to the grave I sought. As many times as I had passed the cemetery bordering Route 15, I never realized exactly how big it is. Searching for one grave among the thousands of tombstones would be like searching for that … Continue reading Christy Mathewson
