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‘Paint Martin County Blue’ for Diabetes Awareness
BY DOROTHY DILLON November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Martin County Health Department invites everyone to join in raising awareness by participating in “Paint Martin County Blue” on Nov. 14 in recognition of World Diabetes Day. Businesses, schools and organizations across Martin County are encouraged to: Wear blue, light up buildings or storefronts…
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Jesus: The Son of Man Part 3
BY GREG CRUM “The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?” John 12:34 Throughout the Gospels it is recorded that Jesus referred to himself as the “Son of man.”…
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Keep on praying
In his book “Stories for the Journey,” William White tells of a European seminary professor and his wife, Hans and Enid. During WW2 they escaped to America, where Hans began teaching in a seminary. Students loved this Bible teacher and they enjoyed observing the tender love that Hans and Enid displayed as the couple often…
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Learning from other gens
Jaselle has been giving me tips on lipstick. I don’t ever seem to find the right shade, while hers is always spot on. (She can wear deep red like nobody’s business.) We recently talked about my struggle. I confessed that I have a hard time staying in the lines; she does not. She leaned her…
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John David Clark Obituary
John David Clark 1976—2025 John David Clark, 49, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for nearly a year, died peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Lexington. He was born Jan. 23, 1976, in South Williamson to the late Judith Lorraine Brown Clark and James Thornton Clark. John earned his Bachelor of Business Administration…
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Claude Dale Baisden Obituary
Claude Dale Baisden 1950—2025 Claude (Dale) Baisden, 74, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born Dec. 3, 1950, he was the son of the late Claude and Ora Lea (Fitzpatrick) Baisden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded…
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Joe Darrell Hammond Obituary
Joe Darrell Hammond 1946—2025 Joe Darrell Hammond, 79, of Louisville, formerly of Inez, passed peacefully Oct. 30, 2025, in Louisville. He was a beloved father, grandfather and devoted educator. Born Sept. 7, 1946, on Calf Creek in Martin County, he was the son of the late Mont and Mable Hammond. After growing up in Eastern…
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James R. ‘Wormy’ Johnson Obituary
James R. ‘Wormy’ Johnson 1956—2025 James R. “Wormy” Johnson, age 69, of Tomahawk, passed away Oct. 30, 2025, at his residence. Born July 27, 1956, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Robert and Geneva (Howard) Johnson. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Louise (Moore)…
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Willis Dean Tiller Obituary
Willis Dean Tiller 1942—2025 Willis Dean Tiller, age 83, of Morehead (formerly of Martin County), passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Born Sept. 1, 1942, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Hiram Tiller and Anna Mae Robinson Tiller. In addition to his…
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Willis Ray Haws Obituary
Willis Ray Haws 1938—2025 Willis Ray Haws, formerly of Beauty, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Bean Station, Tennessee. Born July 28, 1938, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Janie Blackburn and Hezekiah Haws. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Haws. Willis…
