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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office from Nov. 21 to Nov. 26: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Timothy James. Westlake Services LLC DBA Westlake Financial vs. Kimberly Endicott. Cash Express LLC vs. Christopher Slone. Cash Express LLC vs. Herbert Maynard. Cash Express LLC vs. Hannah…
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Melissa K. Bowen Obituary
Melissa K. Bowen 1983—2025 Melissa K. Bowen, age 42, of Inez, passed away Nov. 27, 2025, at her residence. Born May 4, 1983, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Earshel Bowen and Norma L. (Cox) Bowen of Inez. In addition to her father, Melissa is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank…
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Lloyd Messer Obituary
Lloyd Messer 1955—2025 Lloyd Messer, 70, of Genoa, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home Nov. 28, 2025. Born Feb. 2, 1955, he was the son of Leo Messer and Martha Hodge Messer. Lloyd devoted his life to his family, his faith and his community. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen…
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Claude William Woolridge III Obituary
Claude William Woolridge III 1947—2025 Claude William Woolridge III, 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Syracuse, New York, passed away Nov. 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 14, 1947, in Syracuse, New York, and spent most of his life in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the son of…
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Lawrence Fredrick Dheel Jr. Obituary
Lawrence Fredrick Dheel Jr. 1956—2025 Lawrence Fredrick Dheel Jr., 69, passed away in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2025. Born Aug. 18, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Lawrence Dheel Sr. and Marion Dheel, who preceded him in death. Lawrence lived in Columbus, Ohio, and worked as a factory worker until retirement. He…
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Terry Lee Moore Obituary
Terry Lee Moore 1956—2025 Terry Lee Moore, 69, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, formerly of Beauty, Kentucky, passed away Nov. 26, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Sept. 6, 1956, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Nancy Jude Moore and John Clayburn Moore. In addition to his…
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Jessica Michelle Scott Fowler Obituary
Jessica Michelle Scott Fowler 1974—2025 Jessica Michelle Scott Fowler, 52, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Nov. 23, 2025, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Born Dec. 18, 1974 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of Carol Scott. Jessica left behind cherished memories and a legacy of love and kindness. Known for her…
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Heath Alan Preston Obituary
Heath Alan Preston 1947—2025 Heath Alan Preston, 51, of Tomahawk, went to his heavenly home Nov. 18, 2025, at ARH in Prestonsburg. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bascom Preston Sr. and Nola Preston; his maternal grandparents, James Troy Anderson and June Anderson; his father, Johnny Preston; his uncles, Bascom Preston Jr.…
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Martin County Water cannot afford another miss in Frankfort
Kentucky’s new WWATERS program was created for communities like Martin County—places where decades-old infrastructure, chronic underinvestment and limited local resources make safe, reliable water and wastewater service an everyday challenge. Yet last year, when Kentucky lawmakers awarded more $75 million to distressed utilities across the state, Martin County received nothing. Not one project. Not one…
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Healthy Happenings: Martin County Health Department scheduling flu shots
BY DOROTHY DILLON Flu season has officially arrived, and getting your annual flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness and protect those around you. The Martin County Health Department is now scheduling flu vaccines. Call 606-298-7752. We are located at 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez. Stay healthy, Martin County.
