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Those courageous pilgrims
The ship was packed with all their earthly possessions. The sails were ready to unfurl, catching the wind of adventure. The prayers had been prayed, decisions made. This would be the most difficult journey of their lives. The only thing left to do was step onto the deck … of the Mayflower. I picture it…
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Denise G. Bailey Obituary
Denise G. Bailey 2025 Denise G. Bailey, 73, of Inez, Kentucky, formerly of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away at her home Nov. 6, 2025. Denise was a graduate of Kermit High School’s Class of 1970 and a former hairdresser who loved life and always lived it her way. She will be remembered for her tenacity,…
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Henrietta James Obituary
Henrietta James 1950—2025 Henrietta James, 75, of Inez, passed away Nov. 14, 2025, at her home. Born July 21, 1950, on Milo in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Ida Mae Hensley and William Walter “Dick” Fannin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Milo Joe…
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John Albert Spears Obituary
John Albert Spears 1934—2025 John Albert Spears, 90, of Long Branch in Lovely, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 13, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born Dec. 3, 1934, he was the son of the late John B. Spears and Victoria Chafins Spears. John was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of…
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Clarence Setser Sr. Obituary
Clarence Setser Sr. 1942—2025 Clarence Setser Sr., 83, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. Born Sept. 19, 1942, in Tomahawk, he was the son of the late Everett and Gladys (Wells) Setser. In addition to his parents, Clarence is preceded in death by five brothers, Alfred Setser, McKenley Setser, Chester Setser, Harold Setser and John…
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Mary Katharine (Penix) Blevins
Mary Katharine (Penix) Blevins 1956—2025 Mary Katharine (Penix) Blevins, 69, of Tomahawk, passed away Nov. 12, 2025, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born March 6, 1956, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Estil and Ethel (Boyd) Penix. In addition to her parents, Kathy is preceded in death by four…
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Bobbie Jane Swimm Obituary
Bobbie Jane Swimm 1943—2025 Bobbie Jane Swimm, 81, of Brushy, Pike County, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends at her home. Born Dec. 20, 1943, at Pikeville Methodist Hospital, she was the daughter of the late McKinley and Julia Sester Maynard. In addition…
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Martin County basketball locks in on Rupp, prepares for Zip Zone Classic
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County returns a seasoned core and adds the state’s leading scorer in 2025-26 as it chases a trip to Rupp Arena. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals are coming off a 21-9 campaign that included a 57th District championship, an All “A” regional crown and a 15th Region runner-up…
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Martin County football caps Coach Muncy’s best season
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Martin County turned in the best record of the Coach Josh Muncy football era this fall. The Cardinals rode a high-octane offense, a suffocating defense and a dynamic senior quarterback to a 9-3 finish and a spot in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs. Martin County…
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Tucker County edges Tug Valley in playoffs
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PARSONS, W.Va. — In a battle of the big cats, the Mountain Lions of Tucker County defeated the Panthers of Tug Valley 42-28 in a hard-fought game Saturday at R.H. Armstrong Memorial Field in Parsons. Tug Valley made the trip Friday to the state’s far eastern panhandle to give players time to…
