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Christy Dawn Speer Obituary
Christy Dawn Speer 1975—2025 Christy Dawn Speer, 49, of Lovely, passed away April 11, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Hospital due to a long-term illness. She was born July 31, 1975, the daughter of the late Clyde Philip Speer Jr. and Margie Ann Hutchinson Speer. Christy was a loving mother and proud grandmother. She…
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Thelma Lucille Cline Obituary
Thelma Lucille Cline 1952—2025 Thelma Lucille Cline, age 72, of Inez, passed away April 19, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville. She was born May 22, 1952, in Ashland to the late Dave and Ethel Jude. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Courtney Cline; two brothers, Carl Jude and…
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Robert Bowens Obituary
Robert Bowens 1944—2025 Robert Bowens, age 81, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away April 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 28, 1944, to the late James and Jessie (Spaulding) Bowens in Fort Gay. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Bowens; son, Robert Glen Bowens;…
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Roger Dale Williamson Obituary
Roger Dale Williamson 1956—2025 Roger Dale Williamson, age 68, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born Dec. 15, 1956, in Williamson to Cullie Williamson and Minerva Ratcliff Williamson. Roger grew up in Crum and was known for his warm smile, generous spirit, boisterous laughter and ability to sell…
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Henry Ellen Preece Lockhart Obituary
Henry Ellen Preece Lockhart 1935—2025 Henry Ellen Preece Lockhart, 89, of Jackson, Michigan, left us Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by loving friends and family. She was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Chattaroy, West Virginia, the daughter of Harvey M. and Essie (Blackburn) Preece. She is survived by her…
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Marlin Ray Evans Obituary
Marlin Ray Evans 1996—2025 Marlin Ray Evans, 28, of Martin County, passed away Jan. 31, 2025, at the Perry County Detention Center in Perry County. He was born April 4, 1996, in Louisa, the son of Marlena Evans. He is preceded in death by grandmother Velvia Jean Evans, grandfather Willard Ray Evans, and cousins Michael…
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BSCTC unveils high-tech welding lab
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) unveiled its state-of-the-art welding facility this week. The grand opening signals a bold investment in the future of skilled trades and industrial technology. The event at the Prestonsburg campus drew state leaders, faculty and students. Dr. Todd Brand, BSCTC’s interim president and CEO, and State Representative…
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Martin County FBLA ‘shows out’ at state conference
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Talent and determination reside in the ZIP code of Martin County Area Technology Center’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. Against a field of more than 2,200 of Kentucky’s top young business minds, Martin County made its presence known last week at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Louisville. Eight students placed…
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BSCTC honors academic excellence
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) honored student success during its annual Honors Night on April 10. The college recognized students for maintaining high GPAs, earning membership in Phi Theta Kappa, and excelling in academic programs across multiple disciplines. Faculty and staff joined families and community members to celebrate the students’ accomplishments.…
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Man sentenced for crimes against children and family dog
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT SALYERSVILLE — A Magoffin County man got a decade in prison following his conviction on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation and animal abuse. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the sentencing Thursday. Kent Simpkins, 43, of Salyersville, received the 10-year sentence after pleading guilty Nov. 21, 2024, to seven felony…
