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Clyde Thomas (Tommy) Ward Obituary
Clyde Thomas (Tommy) Ward 1964—2025 Clyde Thomas “Tommy” Ward, 61, of Tomahawk, passed away at his residence July 31, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1964, to the late Epp and Blanche (Maynard) Ward in Louisa. In addition to his parents, Tommy is preceded in death by his wife, Joni Ward, and three brothers,…
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Wanda (Scott) Artrip Obituary
Wanda (Scott) Artrip 1957—2025 Wanda (Scott) Artrip, 67, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away July 31, 2025, at the Community Hospice House in Ashland following a short illness. Born Aug. 8, 1957, in Smithfield, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Sadie Wheeler Scott. In addition to her parents, Wanda is…
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Edward Jude Obituary
Edward Jude 1955—2025 Edward Jude, 70, of Warfield, passed away July 31, 2025, at his residence. Born June 7, 1955, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Jeff and Kate (Maynard) Jude. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Violet Fay Jude; one daughter, Diana Fay…
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Eva L. ‘Daisy’ Parsley Fields Obituary
Eva L. ‘Daisy’ Parsley Fields 1933—2025 Eva L. Parsley Fields, lovingly known as “Daisy,” departed peacefully to her heavenly home July 29, 2025, at the age of 92. Daisy was born July 20, 1933, to the late Wayne and Rosey Parsley. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lundy C. Fields; her stepson,…
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Maloree Faith Moore Obituary
Maloree Faith Moore 2024—2025 Maloree Faith Moore, age 9 months, passed away at her home Monday, July 28, 2025. She was born Sept. 30, 2024, in Prestonsburg, to Colbey and Sara Beth Walker Moore. Maloree is survived by her Mommy and Daddy, Sara and Colbey of Van Lear; three brothers, Cruz Matthew, Eli Colbey and…
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James Michael Williamson Obituary
James Michael Williamson 1958—2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Michael Williamson, 67, of Louisa, who passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born April 6, 1958, in Tomahawk, he was the son of Jimmy Williamson and Barbara (Hall) Stacy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded…
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Warfield school to lock gates after hours to stop vandalism
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School will lock all school gates after hours in response to a rise in unauthorized activities on school property. School officials announced Monday on social media that the decision follows incidents of individuals dropping off animals, riding motorcycles on sidewalks and vandalizing school grounds. “Trespassing onto school property,…
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Inez man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CATLETTSBURG — An Inez man pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge of vehicular homicide while under the influence in Boyd Circuit Court. Henry Birchfield, 60, appeared before Judge George Davis via videoconference from the Boyd County Detention Center. His attorney entered the plea on his behalf. Birchfield turned himself…
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Corrosive water ‘root cause’ of brown water in Martin County, chairman says
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water Board Chairman Tim Thoma says recent widespread brown water in the county is a symptom of corrosive water dislodging mineral buildup inside aging pipes. “This is the root cause,” Thoma told the board in a July 22 meeting, citing the county’s negative Langelier Saturation Index…
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Martin County advances street-legal ATVs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Street-legal ATVs are one vote away from becoming reality in Martin County. The Fiscal Court gave initial approval Thursday to an ordinance that would let certain all-terrain vehicles hit public roads as “street-legal special purpose vehicles (SLSPV),” provided they pass a rigorous list of safety requirements. The move…
