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The Gift of Contentment
BY GREG CRUM “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” I Timothy 6:6-8 So, if you’ve been around me much and had the opportunity to hear me minister on…
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Good timing, Lord
Actress Shirley MacLaine, a new-ager, was conducting one of her seminars at the Long Beach Arena teaching people about their own divinity. During the seminar, she had everyone light a candle. They turned off the lights so those candles could be seen shining in the dark. She said, “Just those candles have individual flames. All…
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No expiration date
When our daughter comes home, we laugh, reminisce, eat delicious food, laugh more, make fun of each other…And then she tells us everything we have that is past its expiration date. Apparently, my beloved and I only look at the date on the milk. Today, the Doritos and the hamburger buns had expired. A while…
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Nellavine Harless Kirk Obituary
Nellavine Harless Kirk 1940—2025 Nellavine Harless Kirk, 85, of East Kermit, West Virginia, passed away at her home Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born May 8, 1940, to the late George Walter “Bud” Harless and Mary Imogene Sword Harless. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jay Douglas…
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Martha Marie Smith White Obituary
Martha Marie Smith White 1944—2025 Martha Marie Smith White, 81, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away June 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 2, 1944, in Elaina, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Smith and Dorcas Coen. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by…
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Ronald Wrightsel Obituary
Ronald Wrightsel 1949–2025 Ronald Wrightsel, 77, of Debord, passed away June 6, 2025. He was born Jan. 2, 1948, to the late Joseph F. Wrightsel and Francis Bunn. Ronald was a self-employed construction worker. He is survived by his sister, Christina Petton of Detroit, Michigan, several nieces and nephews, and his caretaker, Pete (Katie) Moore.…
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Lafe Murphy Obituary
Lafe Murphy 1930—2025 With great sadness, the family of Lafe Murphy, 95, beloved father, announce his passing and reunion with his wife Margie on June 12, 2025. Born June 7, 1930, on Long Branch in Lovely, Lafe was the son of the late Lonnie Murphy and Cordie Bailey Murphy. In addition to his wife and…
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Kermit water flows again to East Kermit after a decade; full-scale plant revival in progress
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — For the first time in a decade, households in East Kermit are drinking water drawn and treated in their own town again. “On Friday, Kermit water was turned on for the first time in 10 years, back to the people of East Kermit,” Mayor Charles Sparks announced.…
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Bluegrass jam session kicks off summer series this Friday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A bluegrass jam session will kick off a new summer series this Friday at Courthouse Square in Inez. Hosted by Martin County Tourism and Recreation, the Summer Jam Sessions are free and open to the public, encouraging everyone to bring an instrument and take part. Live music will start at…
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Dials Brothers secure historic state tennis win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — The Martin County High School boys doubles team of Bryson Dials and Connor Dials made history May 27. They became the first tennis players from the school to win a match at the KHSAA state tournament at the Lexington Tennis Club. The Dials brothers defeated 14th Region champ…
