A Southerner Reacts: Whittaker Family-Spring 2022 Update
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Mark and the Soft White Underbelly team are back in Odd, West Virginia to see how the Whittaker family is doing and show some of the home improvements made possible by Mark and his viewer's generous GoFundMe contributions.
Interestingly, we have some new family members who appear and now want to be part of the videos. It is not surprising given the amount of money that has been raised for the family to see others come around looking for handouts.
To make a donation to the Whittakers, Mark has set up a GoFundMe which can be found here www.gofundme.c...
Our original reaction video can be watched here: • A Southerner Reviews -...
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I think it’s amazing what Mark has done to bless this family
Yes. It is remarkable and his work has changed their lives for the better.
@@GlobalNews-and-Reviews
ARE you saying that some of them have a different Uncle Daddy ⁉️🤔
@@GlobalNews-and-Reviews you wondered who Jason is , the relative who is in prison. Google search him , says he's in prison for SA of a minor and he's a nephew to betty/ray/kenneth
Are you upset that he is raising money for them ? All you keep saying is money money money money money...
My Lorraine talks it sounds like she says my daddy?
I wish they could get a new mobile home with bedrooms for each of them and a nice big clean living room.
How proud would Betty be to have a big living room and her own bed at that! Don’t forget she sleeps in the living room next to the wood stove.
That's what the 30k was for... They could of easily gotten a trailer in WV for 10k-20k and still have enough money to buy a vehicle and new items
I don't think they would know how to keep it up.
They are a very social family and that is the key to they're success.
So a big YES to a bigger living room/lounge/sitting room...
Mark is making The Whittaker life so much better through simple kindness through mutual friendship...
These guys will see the benefits of the income because they will be scrutinised (whether 'They or we like it or not) via the internet to see they get a good and much deserved deal in life.
Much love xxx
as far as new home... I'm sure they were offered it.. Putting a roof on that old home probably costs more than a new trailer.... it's what THEY want not your Dream
Mark is an angel. He’s so patient and caring for this family. Wow. That would be hard to handle. God bless you Mark.
Guys I don't think Kenneth is taking advantage of the his family, please don't allow speculation to cause you to second guess your giving to a family that desperately needs our help.I pray that God would continue to bless them through these videos and our giving!
No speculation; it’s what we observe
Would I be wrong in questioning the fact that since the original Whittaker family was introduced, that other family members have suddenly appeared upon the scene as additional Whittaker family member who were not present in the initial interview? Funny how a little money to help a family brings others to the surface. I hope someone like Mark or an assigned responsible party is in charge of the spending to see it is not frivolously spent. I just hate to see anyone taken advantage... especially when these kind folks are so unsuspecting and loving. Thanks to Mark for allowing this family much deserved happiness for once.
My family is a lot like the Whitaker's, as far as back in the boondocks. I think Kenneth is proud of what he has. Please don't be so cynical, not everyone is a crook. My mom had six sisters and six brothers the youngest daughter never married took care of my grandparents and three of her brothers until her death. Family is family.
Mark has been a blessing to this family. I am so happy to see them doing better. All I see is love and kindness in this family. God bless Mark to continue being able to help this family.
I understand Kenneth being there, he is less disabled than the rest of his family and I’m sure he has struggled as well. They need to stick together
He’s there for the money. When he showed Mark his truck he kept making a point to tell him it was in need of repair.
@@puddincup9879 exactly? he wasn't there from the beginning and all of a sudden he has more than the original bunch? i don't get it. it ain't right. people don't see it because their busy feeling bad for the rest of them. trust me I understand but kenneth is questionable
He didn't seem too worried about them for all the years before Mark showed up‼️
He even said that he wasn't there when the tree fell on the trailer‼️
@@Septemberwitch24 He did not get a dime. Watch the haircut video 17:55...Mark said himself that Kenneth did not benefit from the gfm and didnt te eive a dime of it , but was asked to live closer to do maintenance etc. You all are so toxic ...cannot even watch a family like this without your bitterness and negativity !!
@@aspenrobinson8797
Do you know THEM personally ⁉️
Toxic, negativity and bitterness ⁉️
Clulessnes, stupidity and ignorance ⁉️
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I'm so happy Ray's leg is better. I felt so bad for him when he was clearly in pain in an earlier episode.
I fell in love with the Whittakers the very first time that I watched Soft White Underbelly cover their story!! God Bless The Whittakers!!!!
It’s an amazing story and I love watching them as well.
So did I. I would love to go see them.
I love Ray..he is so childlike and so happy to show everything they have...he is proud of his home and his family. He seems to be very happy and content as well as he whole family.
True
Right, and how many of us have THAT? He is sweet and simple. I relish the joy and love in this family. I went from shock to affection quickly, as did many people. Bless them; the Whitakers, and the staff who has documented them.
I have a true fondness for Ray too. I'm sorry he lost his best friend/brother. ❤
Yes Ray is very happy he's a cool guy.Hope they can raise more money for this family to have more needs b fixed.
We could learn so much from them like loyalty, family, responsibility, love, and so much more. I like how the verbal can speak for the nonverbal. They have so little but yet have so much. May God Bless them.
Is incest is ok with you?
the bible is based on incest, where else did Adam and Eve's sons get their wife's from?
It’s amazing to me that they understand exactly what Ray is saying.
I definitely don’t think Kenny should get any of the money. And I could see him hinting that he ran out of money to fix his house. But I think it’s good for them to have Kenny there, he’s a lot younger than any of them so in case of any kind of emergency at least he right next door.
I can tell he helps a lot. Like at the fair he was the one that was looking after Ray the whole time
If Ray could verbally speak he would tell it all on what's really going on !!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I think Ray would have an amazing story to tell if he could speak properly.
The family from the beginning to now, they all seem happier and have plenty of food in the house . Plus they are better dressed . Mark has obviously made a huge improvement on the house and the Whittaker's themselves as well.
I have also watched the Whitaker's from the very beginning as well. And Mark is so naturally good at what he does as far as the interviews and making alot of us to have a better outlook on our brothers and sisters who have lost their way. People are always going to start asking for more than they need 🙄 😒 and Mark is highly in tune with different people and I think he can read most people like a book. Mark is the best I have nothing but love and respect for him ❤
I wouldn't know what it would b like to have to live a low life.I never made much money in my life after I divorced, but I was able to buy a foreclosure home and have had a lot done to it.I don't live a rich life, but it's OK, I thank God for helping me make good decisions in my life.
The little things make me happy, so I know how these people feel when money is raised for them and they can fix their home, and get the things that they really need. I'm sure they r so happy.God has blessed this family with things they need.
They can all draw SSI and Larry prob gets SS. They would all get Food Stamps and medicaid
@@happyinharned9583
Exactly!
Ray is just the spark of hope this world needs. He’s adorable.
I can’t believe just the amount of real pure LOVE that Betty has in her. She certainly is the example of DEVOTION AND SELFLESSNESS. Caring for her family the way she does.
Jester YES EXACTLY .... and it is humbling to understand that people who have little to nothing are happy about what they do have. Ray and Betty are so dope I LOVE watching stories of them ❤❤❤
@@marieleblanc759 They’re all a joy to watch!
Even seeing Lorraine, Timmy and the rest just sitting outside minding their business is wholesome!
That’s the good life to all of them. Living their best life as best as they can. When betty mentions they both had heart attacks and you can just see the two like: I don’t give a s**t. I’m still here.
really now? ray tried to rape a former neighbor. could he also be the one who raped his sister who gave birth to that other incest looking guy
I discovered the Whittaker's a couple of years ago..... I love the whole family and thanks for all the help that Mark has a. hand in......
We don’t need to give them cash we need to buy things for them that Kenneth Cant take
Kenneth takes money away from them?
@@susanbobo5098 IS THIS SARCASTIC ?
No colexmelly
MARK NEEDS TO PAY FOR THE THINGS TO BE DONE. AND BUY WHAT THEY NEED NOT HAND OVER MONEY THEY ALL GET SSI CHECKS. KENNETH N LARRY ARE TAKING SOME OF THE MONEY
We don't know that Kenneth is taking things, but we are worried about the core family and want to ensure things are properly be accounting for... ?
This is the forgotten folks of America. These are the people that are forgotten and avoided. I admire Mark 1000% for helping these people.
Agree totally. Thanks so much for your comment and for adding to this important dialogue.
These…..these, hun, not “this”. There will be a test in the morning.
It's a blessing for all to see these videos, lots of people so tied to their jobs, they don't even know this is going on.
Ray has the perfect name as
He is a Ray Of Sunshine ,
Mark has helped this family tremendously Thank God for people like Mark 👍 happy to see this family has come along way Ray is my favorite Got to Love him I personally think he's smart understands everything said to him ❤ house looks alot better Betty is a good women takes care of her brother sister nephew holds the family together she looks happy that the house is fixed up proud of her kitchen
Rose: What positive and great comments for the family! Thanks so much for adding to the discourse.
You can tell that Ray loves Mark! He lights up every time Mark comes around. God bless Ray, and I do hope he gets help for that painful knee.
@ValerieGriner it breaks my heart to see Ray in pain. My hope is that he gets treatment for his knee.
Their mental heath is a lot better.
And you can see them trusting more to outsiders.
you've changed their lives so much Mark... you are one of the good guys! what a combination... you're very smart and you have a soft heart. 🤩
Mark has done tremendous work for this family and so many others that are in difficult situations.
He isn't Mark, he is reviewing the video
This is not mark this is another channel reviewing the soft white under belly channel(marks channel) ❤
I enjoy when they go to Walmart they are so happy Mark is a great guy .God is good
You do have to realize that the entire family is special needs. It appears that he has come in to take care of the family, Yes, he came in to take care of them but it is my belief that he has now become their caregiver. There is nothing wrong with him coming in, making sure they get to the doctor, cooking for them and helping them keep their home clean. I do believe that as things progress, the other two homes will get better. Often times special needs people do not want a "change" as in new home. So the best you can do for them is improve where they are comfortable.
Totally agree
I feel Mark deserves so much credit for all he's done for the Whitakers. He's been so Wonderful !!! I love how he talks to them , He's got a great personality. He Seems like a very likeable guy. God Bless his Heart !!!! And Happy Holidays to everyone, The Whitakers , Mark & to the man doing this video. WATCHING on 12/15/22 Seen these already but watching this one tonight 😊❤🙏✌
Look into Amanda Rabb Mark interviewed her and “helped” her he sent her to some virtual reality drug councilor and Amanda ended up dead less than a year later the same person who runs the virtual reality company is Bam Margeras conservator her name is Lima and she is sketchy as all get out. It’s a whole a s s rabbit hole.
@@samsalamander8147 yes I'm in recovery and there is a thing called body brokering. Ppl exploit addicts for profit. It's disgusting. I'll look into this story. Protection is definitely needed in these stories. It's the evil ppl who take advantage of good ppl in a vulnerable state of life. We've all been there. I hate reading things like this. Thank you for sharing.
@@BrandyinIndy Aka “The Florida Shuffle” lol I just watched an interview on BJs channel with Bam yesterday and they were talking about that a lot. My cousin is from Ma same as me and insurance company’s love addicts from Ma because they all have Masshealth and it pretty much pays for everything he was shipped all over once he was everywhere from NY to NJ and all the way down to Florida. My Stepson also went into a rehab in FlA and is dead now same with my Best friend kevan and my other good friends sister it’s actually pretty dangerous for an addict to get clean with no safety net because they will go back to the amount they were using before in a foreign place and they are way more susceptible to death. It’s scary as an addict myself, I have been clean on methadone for 13 years and it could easily be taken from me and I could easily be forced into a rehab situation if they wanted to do that to me. I try to keep clean but it’s just extremely obvious that it’s all a privlage and can be taken in a second.
This is such a sweet family ,I love the video of when they went to Walmart, love Betty's smile
Yes, the Walmart trip is one of my favorites.
Betty doesn’t seem to appreciate all that Mark has done for them. No one is helping each other. They were never taught any better.
There are so many families and people who need this type of help!
Yes. Agree totally.
Kenneth was in Walmart saying he rarely sees his family yet as soon as he knew they were getting all that money here he is living in the new “house” next door while they stay in the old run down trailer . He must have mentioned “runnin outta money” 15 times to Mark - hint, hint .. that’s upsetting. He is only there for the new money and I think it’s horrible. I wish Mark would’ve called him out on it too. I love the rest of them they’re sweet and deserve all the help they’ve gotten BUT Kenneth is a whole other story. Larry comes in at a close second fixing up the place across the road and telling Mark he hopes he fixes his truck .. him and Kenneth have gotten pretty selfish & presumptuous imo. I’m sure Mark sees all this but what can ya do 🤷🏼♀️
You have nailed it and the reason I create these videos. Mark helps so many people I don't think he can follow everything. Kenneth just shows up at Walmart to buy a phone and has been part of it since. I hope the money is taken care of but I'm afraid it isn't entirely in the hands of Betty and the core group.
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments. I can see you care so much for them like me and want only the best for Betty, Ray, Loraine and Timmy.
Yep he’s a leach for sure
I mentioned that in Mark's comments and no one said a thing. I immediately knew that Kenneth was up to something when he showed up at Walmart. I think Larry has actually been there all along. I know there was a man in the 1st video who was not mentioned. They have had 3 Go Fund Me's. I donated to the 1st one. It went way over 30,000. I know they have had enough money to replace that falling down trailer.
I think Kenneth helps alot around the house .. He cooks 1 meal a day ..chops wood.. I think he's a big help to Betty ..this is my opinion!! Mark is the most precious person ..he's so kind..and the Whittakes are very lucky to have a friend that really cares for them..
In a mid 2023 video, Mark was VERY clear that Kenneth had not profited, manipulated or stolen any of the money.
As noted in the video, Kenneth says that he likes to keep his place CLEAN(and the others have mice and trash everywhere). You can't blame Kenneth for wanting to have a clean place to sleep...without dogs running free, etc.
Sould'nt they use some of that money to clean that place up that's a big fire hazard
Brenda: Thanks for your comments. I do wish they could have gotten a new place and some help cleaning the rubbish (Also knowing it would eventually go back to its original state)...
I agree with Sheila, fixing the shack costs more money in the long run,then buying new one with warranties and more privacy. Mark needs to setup boundaries, so more people, whether extended family, cannot attach themselves, as this could hurt them. If people see abuse, they will stop donating. I would like to see speech pathologist and other necessary doctors taking a look at them.
Thank you so much for saying that because that's exactly what I said in my comment. They need to get them to the specialist each one needs, like Ray needs an orthopedist for his knee. With Medicaid they can have different specialists get involved to help them not only with speech, but also teach them about hygiene and how to keep their home clean by doing daily chores, as well as bring in a home health aid to assist them with all these things. There are also so many charities out there to help improve their lives, like The Catholic Charities, Red Cross, HUD, Habitat For Humanity, food banks, places that have clothing donations, etc. Because they probably can't make big decisions to best benefit them they really need a designated payee outside of the family with a team of other people to make those decisions for them, especially when it comes to buying a home that will best fits them all.
THE MAIN THING IS NOW IS NOT TO LET THIS FAMILY GET TOOK ADVANTAGE OF. THEY ARE HUMAN AN THEY HAVE RIGHTS AND LOVE TO SHARE WITH PEOPLE AN A LAUGH.
Totally agree. That's all I want too. I hope they can spend the rest of their lives with a little more comfort than what they grew up in and can continue to find joy in life...
I absolutely love the work Mark is doing! He's helped so many people! God bless him and those who also help him and others like him. We need more people like Mark!
I'm just going to put in my.2¢ here and say I think they need an outside designated payee through the courts that have the best interest for the family to handle the funds and with a team of people make the best decisions on how to spend the money and better their lives, because I really don't think they're capable of making big decisions like that that would benefit them the most. They don't need to keep dumping money in the place they're living now. It would be cheaper if they bought a home big enough for everyone. The house they live in now would never be as nice as buying them a nice big clean house.
It looks like Kenneth is feeding them well since no one else in the house does any cooking.
Betty cooks too. I think she does dinners, and Kenneth does breakfast
@@lilacsnroses3345
EXACTLY the opposite, according to what Betty said.
There funds need to be monitored and not taken advantage of. They deserve so much more than they have. They are beautiful souls ❤️ Just like all Gods children they deserve to be living healthy and in healthy environment with nothing but love given to them.
Please dont STOP HELPING THIS FAMILY !
I do not care what kind of vehicle Kenneth has or what kind of dwelling. It’s not that they are reaping millions of dollars from Mark. They may believe the amount of money donated to them is huge, but it’s not. I believe the family is not about greed and accumulation of status symbols. What would happen to the disabled members if Betty weren’t around? I hope Kenneth and Larry will step up to help them survive. It may be true that others are jealous of the money and attention paid to the Whittakers whilst equally distressed families are left out of the largess. There are a few conundrums concerning the situation that have not appeared yet. For the present, they look much healthier and happier.
REGARDLESS OF WHAT PEOPLE THINK ABOUT KENNETH THE MONIES HAVE UNITED THIS FAMILY AGAIN AND THAT'S PRICELESS.
I hope you are right. It is the very best outcome.
Why are you yelling?
@@melodymakermark I can't answer for him but when I see a person who consistently types in all caps, esp. if they don't sound furious, I am thinking it's a low-vision issue and ALL CAPS have clearer boundaries/ easier to read for those folks - you can see differences between E and A or F and T better and so on. I would like to see an all-caps translator so these people can type/ read in all caps but it comes out looking normal to "us". :)
Thanks for your reply and insight. I usually feel a bit like an ass for letting it bother me, it’s just one of those irritants I really should get over.
@@JaneAtwellRobinson1825NY What a sweet and kind response. I always look at it the same way. They just are very possibly unable to see the keys and it's just easier to do it that way.
Stop making Keneth look bad you dont know his story so ask before you decide to put him down
Thank you Mark for the good things you have done for the Whittier’s.❤❤❤❤❤
It's good to see the family is doing better! It's truly hard families like this to be able to venture out into society. People don't understand these kind of situations. It's hard for them to get a job because of the mental health. They deserve to be recognized by the good of people. So they can be inspired to do and be better going forward. Give them something to be proud of. The need hope, so they can and will do better going forward in their lives. Sometimes the Simplist action will change a person's life 💯. Love and caring goes a long way in people's lives ❤️!!
KENNETH PROBABLY HAD A HARD TIME SURVIVING FOR HIS SELF. I WOULDN'T WORRY THEY HAVE HELP COMING TO THEM. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE THERE ALL TOGETHER. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO WANT IF YOU HAVE NEVER REALLY HAD ANYTHING. I GOT USE TO WEARING OTHER PEOPLE'S DIRT I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK TO WEAR MY OWN DIRT AND HOW IT FEELS TO WASH IT OFF. WELL IT FEELS PRETTY DANM GOOD 👍
Again, thanks for your comments Robert. You have given us all a lot to think about. I have no doubt Kenneth had his own trials growing up in this often cruel world. I am happy he has emerged a member of society and I wish the best for him and his family.
Have a great day and appreciate your commentary.
this vid adds nothing to mark's original. not sure why this channel exists.
All it adds is the opinion of the 'Global Reveler' saying Kenny is ripping them off. Judgement much?
I love this family and think it's so nice of Mark to treat them like regular human beings, they do trust him and it shows. I'd actually like to have them as neighbors. Even with their disabilities they are very loving towards each other. I'm not so sure about the guy who built his place next door though, seems like he wasn't there helping before they got some funds?? Thank you Mark
Stop nitpicking. Mark does a great story without you pulling things to pieces. Who cares if Kenny came home. At least he is closer to his family now. They would probably love that. I couldn't see them moving out of their original house anyway. That's the only home they've known.
And keep in mind as well that Betty is getting older, it would help if these two other brothers were closer.
It really burned my ass after I saw the four-wheeler. Kenneth bought that for himself. Did you see anyone else get anything for themselves. Nope. They got stuff that benefited all of them(example: roof..siding) Then it was so obvious Kenneth was hinting around that he was running out of money. It was so embarrassing. Then he pops up at Walmart saying he's there to buy a phone. Really!?! Give me a break. Ugh!!! The next time around they need to pay for a cleaning service to give that house a good spring cleaning or buy another home. Kenneth shouldn't be able to get his hands on any of the funds unless it's okayed by Mark.
Exactly what I said!!!! He just “bumped” in yeah right!! It’s a small town and somebody told him that some guy was with his brothers and sister in Walmart! And he flew over! That’s why that encounter seemed so awkward
It seems that the parents of this clan were indeed first cousins, but to complicate it further, and something I have yet to run across elsewhere in 25 years of research, they were first cousins born to IDENTICAL TWINS. Twin boys, one had a girl and one had a boy and those kiddos made this family. The parents were father John E Whittaker born to one twin brother and Gracie I Whittaker born to the other twin brother. Originating in Virginia, they moved a short distance over some years to reach nearby Odd, WVA
Ok, I'm going to see if I can get this right. Here we go, because the twin boys were identical with the same DNA, if a DNA test would have been done on either of the twin boys children, it would show up as both of them being the father to each other's kids, not only making their children cousins, but the same DNA, as if they were brother and sister as well. They were Brother/sister/ double cousins and the fact they were mother/aunt/2nd cousins, father/uncle/2nd cousins to their own children really complicated the situation. Now their children are not only biologically brothers and sisters, but cousins as well. I think. Anyway, I hope I got that right, if not please correct me, because that's a confusing and challenging family tree right there! Lol!
Very confusing….
Very trippy
I JUST HOPE THEY GET TO GO TO WAL-MART MORE OFTEN. HOPE THEY GET TO SEE THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND LIGHTS AN STORES. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM AT A BUFFET ALL YOU CAN EAT. WITH HELP GETTING A CHANCE TO EAT OUT OF THE HOLLOW
I'd love to see Ray (and all of them) get one of those makeovers we see on RUclips. They get slick haircuts and cleaned up and taken to Golden Coral and just let them go to town on the buffet.
Besides money, this family needs guidance. They need to be shown good hygiene and wear clean clothes, how to keep the house somewhat clean, how to cook and eat three meals a day (even if they’re frozen microwave meals), and have some recreation outside of the house.
Yes, I agree they could use some assistance, but they live the only life they know. Wish there was some resources available to provide hand-to-hand help.
@@GlobalNews-and-Reviews I think it’s the state that is lacking in services such as they need. Three adults have significant disabilities; where are the agencies that could help them?
@@blugren612 I don't disagree at all. We all pay tax money that is supposed to support those in need, but we witness this family with severe disabilities that are in need of personal assistance (Not just money, but hand-in-hand support). Where is the state?
Mark has been a godsend to this family
I don't see a problem with Ken locking his house. He takes pride in it and keeps it clean and I suspect if it was left open then Ray would come in and out and take cakes and maybe a jacket lol ..... Larry is definitely the rock and takes care of everyone, including other siblings down the road but until you know the true story I think you need to stop making insinuations about Ken. The family needs someone around who is capable of driving and doing other tasks.
I agree Kevin has the right to lock his doors
For his privacy and to keeping a clean home ❤
@@kathyobedoza3475 I would love to see the rest of the family.
I had the EXACT suspicions about Kenny taking the family's money as well, even before it was mentioned by the narrator. I also noticed watching a video when Kenny said that he doesn't come around much, yet he has a nice home next door and a nice truck. Another Red Flag that alerted me was that Kenny told Mark repeatedly that he's out of money and needs money to finish his home. And when Mark took the family shopping at Walmart, Kenny amazingly and coincidentally showed up at Walmart as well. Kenny said he had a job I believe to convince Mark that he bought his home and truck on his own. But I honestly believe that Kenny is taking the majority of the family's money. I don't think Kenny is making payments on the truck as he said. Hey Mark, don't allow Kenny to take a single dime please! Officer Tommy Norman doesn't allow thousands of dollars to be sent to the All-Star Crew. He takes them to the Family General Store and lets them buy in smaller amounts.
I follow Officer Tommy Norman too - what a blessing he is!
I personally don't think there is anything nefarious with Kenny. He is supposedly cooking for them, and has wheels to take them to the store or whatever. Plus, I think it's a good thing to have him on the property, should some sort of emergency arise. He's reasonably functioning, and that's a plus for the rest of them.
Kenny Is Robbing The Family Broke! He bought a trailer, a truck,an ATV,and yes ,he made a fast dash to Walmart to cash in on what he could. And the addict on the motorcycle,just out of prison is there for the same reason.Mark raised enough money that the family could have much more if they weren't being robbed by their own family.Larry even told Mark they were counting on Mark to fix the truck.Someone needs to be assigned as their Guardians to make sure their money is spent on necessity and that the work is done. 30,000.00 dollars and no telling how much more should have made more improvements for the core of the family than it did.
@peterw.kocsis2520 Larry does that. Kenneth wasn't even around until the money started rolling in. He stated in an earlier video that he wasn't around.
Kenneth has always been around. He was working as a cut man for logging company. He sold his place and moved home. He is now 66 and lives there. He helps with Timmy and Ray. He is probably the only one that does not take advantage of the situation. BJ and her kids take take take!! I feel you sir are making this to stir up accusations for clicks and views. If I am wrong, then I apologize. Just sad that people do this. This family has some of the most kind hearted people. That is rare in the day and age! I Love the Whittaker Family!!!
Hopefully Keneth dont walk away because of your nasty misimformed comments
I love the work Mark is doing, bless him 🙏 Love seeing updates on the Whittaker's, Ray is my favourite & Betty has given up so much for her siblings, you can see the love in this family ❤
I don't think Betty would want it any other way
You are so right!
I absolutely love the people they are happy and they take care of each other and that’s what I care about
Yes and Keneth serves a purpose too. He cooks for them and probabley does alot more that your unaware of
Would be nice if someone could help them clean and organize the house.
I agree with you. It would be nice if one of those companies that help hoarders clean their homes out would come and do that for the Whitakers. And then if they could have someone come once a month to clean the house or maybe twice a month oh, that would be great
@@terrycheshier10 absolutely
It would be a bit intrusive to have strangers inside their house. Most likely, they don't want help cleaning and organizing their house.
@@panheadbob2926 why would it be any more intrusive then having a camera crew in your home 3, 4, 5 different times? I would think they might like the company and would appreciate the help.
@@terrycheshier10 First off, ...Mark doesn't have a camera crew. Secondly, it's not our business to assume they want their house cleaned and organized by strangers. There's a balance between helping others and intruding on their lives. They don't need help in that way.
some family ,thats never cared,come out of the woodwork when theres $.I know that w/my fam..
I love Marks work!!! And I’m obsessed with the Whitakers! And I also really think Kenneth is shady!!!! I hope someone trustworthy is looking after their money! Thank you this video!!!
Amy: thanks for your comments. You are not alone. I hope I am wrong because I always want to hope for the best, but I think our questions are warranted. Have a great day and thanks so much for adding to our discussions.
At about 4:24 Kenneth says "yeah, I got it on payment. 405 a month." He also tried to say this a minute or so earlier but was interrupted by Mark wanting to see what Ray was pointing out on the truck, which was the damage from the deer accident. (Ray is so sweet btw)
I never even thought about any of this money stuff before watching this video.
This is how my family would do things, we'd take care of eachother.
We also mostly all had homes on the same road that dead ended... not in these type of "circumstances" though.
Just a big close family. Poor but happy.
I think the Whitakers all look much healthier and in better living conditions now and maybe other family members are coming back home, maybe they needed help just as much, we just didn't see them on camera.
The family is doing better and I think that's the main point.
It's sad to me that no one remembers the families that lived in the same area that went through genocide and the few survivors endured forced removal on foot to a POW camp aka "reservation" that are living in similar conditions as the Whitakers - Right Now.
(Trail of Tears, of which there have been many such forced removals).
Perspective is everything and there are endless perspectives.
✌🏽 Peace
The entire house needs torn down not just fixed up, someone needs to be appointed to over see the funds so they are not taken advantage of again
That smile on Lorraine’s face was beautiful!
That's a shell/she'd that Kenneth has been turning into a home. Building it himself. It's not a trailer. He said he's making payments on it. He is the other caretaker and helps out.
It's probably a good thing that Kenny is around. I'm sure Betty appreciates him being next door.
yeah exactly, mark has no issue with him, he needs somewhere to live lol...no room in the big house, he is their brother and cooks tea taking a load off betty...this mans assumptions and moaning is uncalled for really
I tend to agree with you 100% when it comes to Kenneth. The money should have been use on the main house. It seems they have enough space to make it so they all have their own bedrooms.
I understand why Kenneth has raised some suspicion, and maybe it's true that the money attracted him, but it seems like he really wants to help out and he definitely loves his family. I also wanted to share my experience with a similar family I grew up near in northern Florida. They lived in a similar environment and the community got together and helped clean and fix their home. It was so much work and effort and turned out amazing. But a few months later the house was right back to where it was before. That's how they lived for so long and were use to. So it's not an easy thing to do. Especially when they lived like that for so long or don't know how to be clean, or are to disabled to keep up with the chores. Like Mark says in the vid, "people never change". So it's something that takes a lot of time. They do look much better and seem to be very happy. Mark came out with a few more vids recently. An interview with Jason and Mark takes them for haircuts.
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That's why I believe they need to bring in professionals that work with the mentality handicapped to teach them how to take care of themselves as well as doing daily household chores with the help of a home health aid.(STNA) that would come in 5 days a week to help with those chores, hygiene, shopping, cooking and laundry. We shouldn't expect them to be able to do it on their own, especially after what you said about them living that way their whole lives, but things can change if they receive the help they need. Medicaid and/or Medicare should pay for those services, as well as helping them reach out to other charity organizations that can help them with anything and everything they need. I'm thinking they either don't know about the help they can get or they just don't know how about doing it. There should be services in their area where they can get a case manager that will also help them with all their needs that are government funded.
Don’t apologize for any area being MAGA area gesh
I love what mark does for them he does care about them
Why are you doing this?? Mark takes care of this family. Your recaps are ridiculous and not needed. Watch Mark's video's if you want to know how the Whittakers are doing.
I wish Mark could have someone take over their family finances. They need a new house with more room. They need someone to come in to clean their house on a regular basis.
There are a couple bedrooms at the end toward Kenneth house. They said it was Freddy's room who passed. And the cousin who went to jail had stuff there. They never showed them. They should use them.
He probability got divorced and have no other place to live so he had to come back there.
Kenneth said give me the phone Rey, I've got to call my girl, Rey brings the phone and Kenneth says, ain't no one on it. To be honest Kenneth isn't any brighter than the rest of them, he way over paid for the truck and the four wheeler is old and has been painted with dollar store rattle cans.
That’s a fair assessment. As I’ve said, I don’t mean to be hypercritical of him and I hope the allegations toward him are wrong. I’ll admit I may not be giving the guy a fair shake.
Family love...no doubt about it. I think Ken plays a big role here in their happiness. Seems to me that The Global Reveler is a little hard on Ken . Wasn't it Ken who helped get the family to trust Mark? It seems Ken has a different mind set on keeping his abode clean and may lock the doors only to keep it that way when he is not in there. Ray is pretty sharp for all and is an interesting character for sure. Pointing out where the deer and truck collided was important news to Ray ! Ken does a lot of cooking for them so they say ! Jimmy is very innocent and well mannered from my perspective. The Older lady looks after her sister and others to the best of her ability . Mark and Lauren are God Sends to this family. I sure like watching their videos.
Yes. You have a great point.
Can nobody buy him a belt .
He’s been gone since he was 18 and never really come too see the family..!!
I don’t trust him .
He says in the video he bought his place with his own money is what he said to mark
I don’t have an issue with any of it. They probable have more than they ever had their whole life and as much as they got, it’s still nothing. They look happy now. God Bless them all.
Someone just needs to demolish all that old stuff and build them a new house!! Come on people!!
I’ve wondered if this is the thing habitat for humanity houses covers? I’ll look into it.
Come back in a year and Kenny would be living in it and the rest of family would be living in the ran down house nextdoor or if Kenny is feeling generous he won't turn his new house into a tool shed and they will be there
How comes there’s a new hse next door and their living in this broken down hse.
Something don’t seem right… are the others using the money for themselves as the older ones in the hse are slow . All of a sudden your seeing more of these people. Now that they have become well known.
The rest of the family shouldn’t be able too get to the funds when it’s for ray , Betty etc.
I think an honest person needs to be in control of the money .
This guy is only around because they are getting funds.
Kenneth has taking money for that home
Kenneth i understand him being there because he helps with cooking for them.
Larry i have noticed from other videos and hearing the grandson , he has a temper and his daughter is in abusive relationship and into drugs. Im wondering how much money is dished out to her and her abusive bf. I saw them in bettys house in another couple videos🤷🤔
I love RAY!!!
My mamaw and papaw were from Kentucky and moved to Peach Creek holler West Virginia where my Papaw Was a coal miner and they also had 15 children but none of them were mentally disabled all the children grew up and moved away my mamaw and papaw were very hard-working godly people that kept their home together and all their children fed to the best that they could. they struggled but they survived .
And the really cool part My.mamaw also used to babysit Loretta Lynn when they lived in Kentucky
I sure do miss them and i miss my daddy!! rest in peace buddy Gallagher
Wow! The fact your mamaw babysat Loretta Lynn is absolutely wild! Love that. I'm born and raised in WV. THANK YOU for the kind words and memories of a place I call home. God bless you.
What a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Punctuation is a good idea here. Maybe they don't teach it down in the hollers.
I guess Betty, Timmy,ray and Lorraine is the most priority for the money that mark helped they need more good stuffs in the house and much more cleaner clothes I was kinda confused too y the house in the next door is much better looking than them when it's them to be the priority here 😑😑😑just saying.
I hope nexttime if there is another help it will be spent on them more❤️
YES! You have the right questions and why I created these videos to ask the same thing. We care about Betty, Loraine, Ray and Timmy so much we just want to make sure the money goes to them. I think we see that their lives have improved, but we want to protect them as the wolves will come around and try to take what little they have away. Thanks so much for your caring spirit and we will hope together that all the money goes directly to the core family.
It's better their brother helps out than a stranger takes advantage.
MAGA country, you said that like that is a BAD thing?????,
It's so nice to have Americans actually benefit by donations by Americans and others.
I understand that there is people in needy countries but this proves that Americans are worthy of being taken care of with America's money also needs to have more of this done than just this great person that discovered them and is helping them
It sounds to me like you’re straight up accusing Mark of playing dirty with donated money and I think that’s pretty bad. Mark has been the one that has been helping him all these years. Mark is the one that they trust and I highly doubt that Mark would take money from these people so I think it’s pretty shameful what you’re saying I’m catching underbelly of what you said and I don’t like it.
I wish nothing but good for the Whitakers, I don’t think anyone is taking advantage! I think they’re just good down home country people! I am Ultramega, and I help out as much as I can with the Whittakers! Bless them, and I wish them all the best!
Agree totally that they are amazing!
Bless you for helping.
The money has helped but still hard to imagine living in those conditions. That home needs to be thoroughly cleaned for them for sanity reasons. It's filthy. I wonder if Mark talked to Kenneth about being there to help more and maybe helped move him next door so another higher functioning adult would be there helping Betty.
It sure does need a deep cleaning. I bet it smells just awful with those dogs running around too. It's still just sad looking at the filth. Ray barks like a dog, but I can see why. God bless them
Yeh, I am hopeful Mark organize them a weekend away and get a crew in to complete a squalor clean and thorough rubbish removal. Getting the dogs desexed, vax, wormed, and washed in a flea rinse. Then it would only need a carer to come in a few times a week to keep on top of it. Are there any government home care assistance packages in the USA?
They deserve this and Mark has done a excellent job on helping them. Family members can be ruthless
The family shows respect and love for each other. Thank you.
They don't know anything besides inbred and incest. Relax
@@protectthechildrenfromchom7350 you'd be surprised
Is the guy next door one of the brothers?
NEVER FORGET THAT 🗣️🔊”NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED!”
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Anyone who would begrudge this family from having some financial help has never been in their shoes I think Mark and all those who are helping the Whittaker's good on use.. everyone has to remember they grew up living this way they don't know any better that it's unclean ' very sad . Maybe instead of giving the Whittaker's all the money get them what they need done and have a small monthly payment for bills etc set up from the videos for them
I know someone could supply them with a mobile home with 4 bedrooms that are more private and has more room. In this day and age this is HORRENDOUS. Come on some of you wealthy people and make their lives really comfortable. Mark, you certainly have some connections. Please.
Maybe you should get.more info on Kenny and the situation before making suspension on them. You seem more worried about the money. Stay neutral if your gonna do reaction videos. Instead of judgement
This guy doing this review should really keep the negative and judgemental comments to his self they're getting the help they desperately need it's not their fault
I agree 100%. I’m an old southern woman, & YOU do not make assumptions of people’s families unless you have hard core evidence to back up your allegations. What you’re saying & doing is totally disgusting, as well as disrespectful. Shame on you for scrutinizing the video of The Whittaker’s!!!
Cooking dinner for this crew is a big job I'd say
A new TIN roof and new cabinets, Kenneth must be proud of himself... What about the walls, floor, beds, rooms and the entire house basically... Oh wait Kenneth got the new house...
Although its possible that they didn't want anything else, so Kenneth was like might as well spend that money on a house for me even though he could of gave them that house
I agree. It's such a delicate situation. I'm sure they didn't want to just go in there and tell them how to spend the money after they gave them the money. But at the same time I'm sure they got some guidance. $30,000 could have got them like someone else said probably a new trailer with bedrooms. Who knows. It's a rough rough situation. People like the average person who lives in a house would not be able to tolerate suffering like that. Yet they are contented and have each other. That doesn't mean they enjoy it all immensely by any means.
I think you’re putting too much into Kenneth being around. I grew up in a small town with a huge family and we’re all still pretty close so if one of us came up on some money and there was a family member who needed a place, I don’t think anyone in our family (with the exception of a couple uncles) would mind helping out. Maybe that’s the Hispanic part of me but it is super cool to have such a large family were almost everyone is still pretty close. I just love huge families and I wish everyone had one like mine!!❤
I hope you are right! I don’t think Kenneth is all bad. I guess just the thing where in one video he said he had not seen or visited in several months and then the next video he is in a new house. Nothing wrong with that and I don’t blame him. Just asking the questions, but I hope Kenneth is a great guy and helping out now that he is all close.