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Martin District Court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases June 30 and July 1 in Martin District Court: Arlie J. Bowen, Jr. (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Pleaded guilty, $100 fine and cost, show cause 1/13/26. Nicholas Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense;…
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Martin County civil suits
Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office from June 27 to July 3: Stone Creek Financial Inc. vs. Danielle Fletcher. Stone Creek Financial Inc. vs. Corey Copley. Cash Express LLC vs. Michael Lee Maynard. Cash Express LLC vs. Billy Joe Maynard. Cash Express LLC vs. Kathy Marie Hall.…
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Fear of Rejection Is a Snare Part 2
BY GREG CRUM “If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.” John 15:19 One of the greatest ills of our generation is the lust for affirmation. I guess the…
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Do you know how to pray?
I heard a story about a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew, saying, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward and said, “Yes, sir, I know how to pray.” The captain said, “Wonderful, you pray while the rest of…
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Aging ungracefully
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart but it doesn’t always show on my face these days. Gravity and age tug at the sides of my mouth lately causing a frown/scowl. (Try not to picture Cinderella’s stepmother.) Who knew this would happen? I’ve been using cream and moisturizer. Years ago, I…
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Faye (Parsons) Kirk Obituary
Faye (Parsons) Kirk 1952—2025 Faye (Parsons) Kirk, age 73, of Inez, passed away July 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 5, 1952, in Martin County to the late Oakley and Bessie (Jones) Parsons. In addition to her parents, Faye is preceded in death by her husband, James Kirk. She is survived by…
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Wyatt Kent Jarrell Obituary
Wyatt Kent Jarrell 2022—2025 Wyatt Kent Jarrell, age 3, passed away July 2, 2025. He was born May 12, 2022, in Pikeville to Willis Kent Jarrell Jr. and Mahalia (Howard) Jarrell. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Sarah Howard, and great-grandparents, Nancy Jarrell, Darol and Janice Blackburn, Millard Stacy, and Bill and Mary…
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Patricia ‘Patty’ Ann Bowen Obituary
Patricia ‘Patty’ Ann Bowen 1942—2025 Patricia “Patty” Ann Bowen, 83, went home to Jesus on July 2, 2025. Born April 11, 1942, at Calf Creek in Inez, she was the daughter of the late Julia Horn Jordan and Oakie Horn. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother and wife, Patricia also loved singing…
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Elbie Blackburn Obituary
Elbie Blackburn 1945—2025 Elbie Blackburn, 80, of Inez, passed away July 2, 2025, at Paintsville ARH. Born June 15, 1945, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Wilburn and Inis (Davis) Blackburn. In addition to his parents, Elbie is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann (Hackney) Blackburn; one grandson, Keegan…
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Child drowns in swimming pool in Martin County, prompting outpouring of grief
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A 3-year-old child died Wednesday after gaining access to an above-ground swimming pool outside a home on South Wolf Creek in Martin County, authorities said. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. The child is believed to have…
