Wednesday, December 31, 2008


In case you didn't read JR's comment to this photo in an earlier post, I'm writing it here:

Somebody pass the word to Onus, I want a rematch. I've been practicing my draws from the surrender position. I think I’m ready. You can check out his site at

http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp51/vernbo51/?action=view&current=Vern07.flv

Saturday, December 27, 2008

In July, 2004, we made a trip to Ashtabula for a mini-reunion at Aunt Sue's home.


Ally - Daughter of Randy & Mary Jewel; Sue's Grand-daughter

Sydney Moore -Daughter of David & Wendy;
Grand-daughter of Clyde & Louise

Stephanie Moore - Daughter of Shawn & Jane;
Grand-daughter of Clyde & Louise


Erica Moore - Daughter of Shawn & Jane;
Grand-daughter of Clyde & Louise

Mary Jewel riding with Perri Moore
Perri is Dave & Wendy's daughter;
Grand-daughter of Clyde & Louise

Bill Elliott & Clyde Moore

Launa Elliott Panzone; Bill Elliott & Oma Elliott Moore

Joyce, Bill & Brenda

Brenda, Louise & Joyce


Thursday, December 25, 2008


Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas
and a Blessed New Year

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Isabella Francis Brianne Case
Daughter of Jeffrey & Veronica
Granddaughter of Jeff & Diana
Great-Granddaughter of Jr. & Shirleen Elliott

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I know Onus & Rodney Mitchell are in this photo, but unsure of who the other two children are. If you know, please leave an answer in the comment section. Thank you!
Jan. 8, 2010 ... I just received an email from Cill ... she & Sam are living in Arizona now ... the other two children in this photo are her & Lynn.
Onus is the one holding up the other four ... Rodney, Lynn, Cill & JR

Leona Elliott Mitchell

Update: Aunt Leone's surgery was done on Tuesday, Dec. 9. She's resting and is expected to be in the hospital another few days. Please continue praying for her full recovery.

Thursday, December 4, 2008


This is another picture of Aunt Leone. It's good to see her when she was young. As I write this, Thurs. night, Dec. 4, Aunt Leone is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. Please join us in praying for her, the family, and the doctors who will perform the operation.

Dec. 6 Update ... Aunt Leone was not able to have surgery yesterday. She is still in the hospital and will be monitored as to when the surgery might take place. Please continue praying for her and the family.

Monday, December 1, 2008

As of this writing, Dec. 1, 2008, Aunt Leone is in the hospital. We ask that all who read this please pray for her recovery.

The photos below are of Aunt Leone, or Leona Elliott Mitchell.

Leone with Cill & Lynn


Leone and John Wm. Mitchell ... John Wm. is holding Onus, their first child


John Wm. & Leone with Cill

John Wm. & Leone


Saturday, November 29, 2008

I learned this evening that Chris, in Ashtabula, has seen our blog. I want to say Hello to him and his family ... Grandmother Launa; his Mom & Dad ... Esther & Ray; Aunt Brenda & Uncle Tom; Aunt Joyce & Uncle Joe in Florida.

Chris, please let your family know we miss them and think of them often. Also, if you or your folks have any pictures you'd like to see posted, please either email them to me at cmoore2659@wowway.com; or mail them ... your Aunt Brenda has my address. I'll scan what you send and then return them to you.

That holds true for any family member who reads this. The older I get the more I realize we need to leave information for our children and grandchildren ... for nieces, nephews and their families. We have a heritage and we need to share it with one another.

I've been privileged to be in this family for 41 years now. Not only am I thankful for my husband Clyde, but for each of his relatives who have made me feel welcomed and a part of who they are. I remember Joyce, Brenda & Launa and the wonderful times I spent with them. I remember Uncle Jr & Aunt Shirleen welcoming me as though they had known me for years. Uncle Roy & Aunt Susie ... Uncle Hurshel & Aunt Dale ... Bill & Jeanette ... Minus & Gurlie ... Aunt Pal & Uncle Tommy. I knew Uncle Domer & Aunt Leone before I met Clyde and my relationship with Cill made her feel like my sister. I was at their home as much as I was at my home way back then. Or it seemed that way at the time.

Every person in this family has a story to tell and you're invited to share that with us if you'd like to. Please email or write, or call and I'll be happy to add your stories and pictures and memories to this family site.

May the good and gracious Lord bless and keep each one of you. Thanks for reading and for looking at the pictures. Thanks again Chris, for sharing this with your Grandma.

Love to you all,
Louise Moore

Vernis Moore, Jr

JR is Clyde's brother ... his given name is Vernis Moore, Jr., but we all call him JR. He's the third child of Vernis Moore & Oma Elliott Moore. He lives in Ohio and has two daughters ... Dawn Marie and Samantha. The pictures below are of JR when he was a little boy.


Jack Wakefield with JR

JR ... taken when the family lived on Bell Court in Ashtabula, Ohio


JR with his Mom, Oma Elliott Moore


JR with his Aunt Lucy Elliott Wakefield Schmittou


Friday, November 28, 2008

Elliott Sisters


L - R Leona, Oma & Lona

L - R Lucy, Oma, Lona - the little boy is Clyde

L - R Leone, Oma, Lucy

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Vernis & Oma Moore with Clyde & JR

L - R Clyde Moore, Andy Elliott, Vernis Moore & Unknown man


Clyde & Jr with their Dad Vernis Moore

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Kenny is the one sitting; Clyde standing
I wonder how much plowing they accomplished that day


Clyde Moore, Curt Elliott & Kenny Elliott


L-R, top row: Clyde Moore, Roy Elliott, Onus Mitchell
Vernis Moore Jr
Ronny Wakefield
If you know who all these children are, please leave a comment and let me know. I know Glenda Faye is in the back, center; Clyde Moore & Kenny Elliott are on the right, but I'm not sure who the others are.

Glenda Faye Elliott, 1962





Saturday, November 15, 2008

Uncle Hurshel was one of the kindest men I've ever met. In all the years I was graced to know him, I never heard him speak a bad word about anyone. And I never heard him complain, even when he was ill. I remember talking with him one evening on the phone and when I asked how he was, he said he was just fine. I asked if he'd tell me if he wasn't and he said "No, probably not. Nobody really wants to hear about your troubles, so I keep 'em to myself." Then he laughed. I loved to hear him talk and I loved to hear him laugh. What an honor to have known this man and his family.


Hurshel Elliott's Baptism

Hurshel & Dale - I think the baby is Glenda Faye



Hurshel & Dale & Glenda Faye

Frances "Bud" Elliott

I never had the privilege of meeting this giant of a man but Clyde and Oma have repeatedly told me over the years that I would have loved him. From the stories I've been blessed to hear, I'm sure that's true. One consolation I have is that I shall meet him one day in heaven and happily introduce myself to him as the wife of his grandson Clyde. Perhaps he already knows who I am.

Bud & Darkie breaking up beans on the front porch of what is now Uncle Jr's & Aunt Shirleen's home in McDowell. They've lived there for a while and it's the heart of the Elliott Family Reunion each year.



Grandpa Bud & Uncle Jr. I'm not sure who the baby is. If anyone knows, leave the information in the comment section of this post or send it to my email address and I'll add the name.

This was the old home place of Bud & Darkie



Darkie Alley Elliott


Darkie & Oma; Oma's holding Clyde

Darkie holding unknown baby

I dearly love this picture of Grandma Darkie hanging out clothes to dry



What a life this woman lead... how blessed we are because
she was a part of ours