Where Are They Now: Sheila Gray

Select City

Charleston Huntington Ashland Ironton Clay Logan Ripley Spencer Sutton Wayne Williamson Paintsville Pikeville Gallipolis Pomeroy Portsmouth

36 comments

Catching up with Sheila and Tim! That’s who people ended their evenings in the tri-state area for most of the 90s. Sheila Gray and Tim Irr formed WSAZ’s main anchor team for years. In 1999, Sheila Gray moved with her family to Cincinnati and a morning show gig on a Fox station. She still works there today. Just recently, Sheila and her husband Ric (a retired WV state trooper) expanded their family by one. In May 2007, Sheila gave birth to Eric William Robinson. Check out the pictures below.

Sheila says:
“Hello to all of my old friends in the Tri-State,
Some of my life's best memories are from my time there, from boating on Summersville Lake to exploring the hills of Tucker County, to rafting the New River and just spending time with friends in Charleston and Huntington. My husband Ric and I had our first date at my favorite restaurant, Fazio's, and our kids always enjoyed exploring at the Capitol and at Sunrise Museum, where we had our wedding.
Thanks for checking in!”

Catch up with Sheila Gray by watching her full interview. You can also send her your comments below.

[ Then ]	[ Now ]	[ Baby Eric ]	[ Baby Eric ]

>> MORE SHEILA INFO <<

Check out video of Sheila with her baby boy Eric at WXIX's website. Click here to go there.

Sheila is an Ohio University graduate.

Click here to return to the "Where Are They Now" listing.

Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.

Posted by: sam on Jul 19, 2008 at 04:12 AM
hey shelia ,some of my family are from ashland ohio,shelia u were an icon ,on wsaz, what do i do to get into the broadcasting, thank u

Posted by: AILEEN on Jul 8, 2008 at 02:28 PM
LAST WEEK END, MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A BAG OF "WILD WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA" MAGAZINES, AND IN THAT BAG WAS ONE FOR JAN. 1992. ON THE COVER IS SHEILA GRAY WITH HER ARMS FULL OF BLACK BEAR CUBS...DOING A STORY IN RUAL RANDOLPH COUNTY...WELL WORTH THE $1.00 HE PAID FOR THE "WHOLE BAG"..16 YRS AGO...MY, HOW TIME FLYS WHEN WE ARE HAVING FUN!!!

Posted by: Melvin on May 14, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Just wondering was that a wig you wore on channel 3? I hope you answer because I have $5 on this. Melvin

Posted by: Charles on May 3, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Shelia, It's great to have you on the computer. I taped your last newscast.(legal or illegal) occasionally I watch it again. It's a trip down memory lane

Posted by: David on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:52 AM
I grew up in eastern ky i watched the news with u almost everynight,,,u made me interested in what was realy going on in life and things around,even though it was local. im going to school for tv communication's,,,i would kinda like to think u sparked a interest in my life with this Career choice,,,ill never foreget wsaz no matter how far off i move,,,i hope you continue to succeed in life and have a great life with your family.

Posted by: Lisa Woo on Feb 24, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Sheila-in the 90's, you were such a familiar face to all of us. My friend was sick with cancer and I would sit in the hospital every night with her and we would watch you on the news. It was nice of WSAZ to allow the viewers and former anchors to "reconnect" again. I also remember Ric as the voice of the state police. I think he was also a part time DJ. Best wishes to you and your family and to the new baby.

Posted by: Bob on Jan 4, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Sheila, you were the best news anchor we have ever had at WSAZ. My wife and I watch all the time and you definitely had the most personality and just made the news very enjoyable to watch. We really miss you, but are glad you and your beautiful family are doing well. Take care and God bless, Bob & Linda from Huntington

Posted by: CAROL on Nov 26, 2007 at 05:22 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I ALWAYS ENJOYED YOU SO ON THE NEWS. I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR DEPARTURE BUT IT APPEARS THAT GOD HAS BLESSED YOU EVEN MORE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO COMPASSIONATE AND JOYFUL. YOU MADE THE EVENING NEWS ALMOST A JOY TO WATCH. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOURS.

Posted by: Louies Maynard on Oct 26, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Hi Sheila, you don't know me but I'm one of your biggest fans, I enjoyed listening to you give the news with Tim Err, wish you would stayed with wsaz,but sometimes we got move on, your baby is beautiful, wish you good happness in the future,

Posted by: Jennifer on Oct 18, 2007 at 08:48 PM
Sheila, It's so good to see what your up to-you are definitely missed in the tri-state. Congrats on the new addition and much prayers for continued success at your new location-don't forget about us :)

Posted by: JANET FULLER on Oct 4, 2007 at 03:41 PM
I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU ON THE WEB PAGE. I ALWAYS ENJOYED WATCHING YOU ON THE NEWS. ALSO MANY YEARS AGO I WAS PREGNANT AND TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM DELIVERY DATE WHEN MY HUSBAND DIDN'T COME HOME AFTER WORKING IN HUNTINGTON AND IT WAS GETTING LATE AND I CALLED THE STATE POLICE AND YOUR HUSBAND ANSWERED, HE WAS SO KIND AND I ALWAYS REGRETED THAT I DIDN'T CALL IN TO COMMEND HIM. HE WAS A GENTLEMAN AND TOLD ME THERE HAD BEEN NO WRECKS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I COULD FEEL THE COMPASSION IN HIS VOICE AND IT COMFORTED ME. EVERYTHING TURNED OUT FINE, PLEASE TELL HIM THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MY DAUGHTER IS NOW 30 YEARS OLD AND A JOY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY.

Posted by: Patty on Sep 26, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Hi Shelia, believe it or not I was actually thinking about you a couple of weeks ago....I was remembering the evening anchors and wondered where you were. I am so happy for you and your husband on the birth of your beautiful baby Eric. I can't believe I just sat down here and looked up WSAZ online and low and behold this article was at the top of the page. Nice seeing you again. Take care Patty

Posted by: Rex on Sep 25, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Sheila tell Ric hello he did the voice over for the WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY GRAND PRIZE SHOWS I was the Lottery Bear (JP Bear)

Posted by: Bobbi Searls on Sep 12, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Congrats on the new bundle of joy, he's very,very cute.. I'm having one in dec,2007 it's girl.... i have two boys now there six and seven. there's nothing like them. I'm glad to hear that your going well... once agian congrats on the baby boy

Posted by: Paula on Sep 6, 2007 at 12:54 AM
Congats on the baby so cute!

Posted by: Gary on Aug 11, 2007 at 09:53 PM
Sheila Sounds like things are going great for you and Ric. Congrds.on Eric.Thanks goodness he looks like his mom.Tell Ric I said hello and we miss you guys in West Virginia.See Ric on National News once in a while.State Police is going thru some bad times keep them in your thoughts and prayers.Take care and good luck Gary and Karen Edgell

Posted by: Sherry on Aug 4, 2007 at 10:53 PM
I would love to know where Debbie Thomas is. I just loved her. Although I left the area I have fond memories of WSAZ and Mr Cartoon. I still keep in touch with WSAZ through your website.

Posted by: Laurie Hafer on Jul 20, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Sheila, I don't know if you remember me or not. Laurie Hafer from Ravenswood. You done some stories for me on S.I.D.S. Just wanted to let you know that I still work faithfully here in Jackson Co. with public awareness for S.I.D.S. and I have now started a scholarship at Ravenswood High in memory of Nathaniel. I would love to hear from you. my email address is tjjlhafer@wirefire. Congratulaions on little one. We all sure miss seeing you at WSAZ!!!

Posted by: jennifer on Jul 4, 2007 at 06:50 PM
miss you on the wsaz news like you on here alot

Posted by: carollyn on Jul 2, 2007 at 08:41 PM
eric is so adorable

Posted by: Linda on Jun 28, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Hi Sheila, This is great that WSAZ put this info on their web site. You were my favorite female anchor and I was disappointed when you moved on. Glad to hear things are going good for you.

Posted by: LG on Jun 16, 2007 at 01:49 PM
I grew up watching you and Tim Irr. I remember the days of Kathy Brown, Bob Smith, etc. WSAZ has always been a staple of my household, and now MY children watch with me every night. Congrats on your new baby boy. Many blessings to you and your family. Kudos to WSAZ for this section. It is great and I am sure everyone appreciates it just as much as I do.

Posted by: clyde on Jun 11, 2007 at 08:31 PM
it is so kool to see the past employess of wsaz tv-3 i missed it when you guys did where are they now. found it on your website. ITS SO KOOL

Posted by: Darlene on Jun 9, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Sheila--- sure enjoy you on Fox it is always great when you are on --such a great smile!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your new son!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: paul on Jun 6, 2007 at 01:06 PM
good to know about all ex-workers,keep more coming.

Posted by: Linda Hatfield on Jun 3, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Sheila it is so nice to know you are still in the news business because you add a lot of pleasure to others with your captivating smile. Miss you on WSAZ and wish you would pay a surprise visit sometimes on TV,

Posted by: SALLY on Jun 1, 2007 at 07:45 PM
HELLO TO BOTH OF YOU. I WORKED FOR RIC AT HAMLIN. STILL THERE. CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BABY BOY. WAS THRILLED TO SEE HIM AND YOU ON WSAZ. EMAIL ME SOMETIME AT OLDLELAD@YAHOO.COM CPL SALLY HATTEN BY THE WAY I ENJOYED RIC'S BOOK.

Posted by: candi crum on May 24, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Hey shelia, I don't think you know me but if you do I was the one that had bone marrow transplant and Kathy Brown was helping me out. I miss you very much and I want you back.

Posted by: Sheila Jude on May 22, 2007 at 07:17 PM
I was so glad to see Sheila Gray. I miss her on the news. She is just so cheerful and always smiling. Of course she has my name too and that's kind of neat.

Posted by: Shirley on May 22, 2007 at 02:03 PM
Hello Shelia, Good to see you and to know you're doing well and congratulations on the new baby I remember calling the station to congration you on the birth of Katie(can't beleive it's been 13 years) Best wishes

Posted by: Molly on May 19, 2007 at 02:56 PM
Congratulations, What a beautiful baby. I see you on the morning show when I visit our daughter and son-in-law who live in Hebron. Always enjoy the show. You have such a special way of reporting and a beautiful smile. Good to hear from you.

Posted by: rick on May 18, 2007 at 04:39 PM
What a wonderful series! I can't wait to see more. The farther back you go the better. Thanks again

Posted by: Mike on May 18, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Best wishes ,Shelia, to you and your family. Sure miss you on WSAZ. Miss that beautiful smile.

Posted by: Paul on May 18, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Hi, My son and his family live in Mason and when we there we always watch your morning show. It is great that you are doing so well.

Posted by: Karen on May 18, 2007 at 08:57 AM
I remember you well. Good luck with the new family member.

Posted by: Cynthia on May 18, 2007 at 06:57 AM
Hi Sheila I am so glad that you are happy and healthy.Enjoy your new son he's beautiful.Best wishes from West Virginia.

WSAZ History Stories
	New Website to Showcase WSAZ Archive Video Last Updated: 4:41 PM 01/07/08 - The Marshall University Library just launched a new website called 50 Years Ago Today: As Seen on WSAZ-TV News. (Full Story)
	What Do You Want to Ask Former WSAZ Employees? Here's your chance to weigh in on the next round of "Where Are They Now." (Full Story)

These video clips are just a preview of what's to come for the WSAZ history page. Keep checking back for more. Also, start digging through your video, film, and picture archives. If you have anything with, about, or at WSAZ (including Mr. Cartoon footage), we plan to give you an opportunity to share it with everyone.