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Martin County courthouse news: Civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported two civil suits filed in her office from April 4 to April 10. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported two deeds and one marriage recorded April 7 in her office. Civil Suits Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Jodi R. Hall. Charles Davis vs. Odella Collins et…
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Easter’s message of grace, renewal and service
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” —1 Peter 1:3 Each spring, Easter arrives with the warmth of longer days, the fresh bloom of…
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The Holy Spirt, Our Corrector
“And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.” Hebrews 12:5-6 “Chasteneth”? “Scourgeth”? Those don’t sound like pleasant experiences,…
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The end of the atheist
I have heard atheists debate God and His existence. But I never hear them debate the resurrection of Jesus or the existence of Israel. All religion is their target. They will not specifically target Christianity or Judaism. I know why now. Look at the evidence. 1. People documented what they saw. People saw Jesus alive;…
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The gardens of Easter
One smell of hyacinth moves me. For eons, just a whiff of the beautiful spring flowers brought an immediate smile to my face and stirred my heart with something almost like yearning. It’s hard to describe and may make no sense at all to anyone else. For a long time, I couldn’t understand what it…
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William James ‘Bill’ Harvey Obituary
William James ‘Bill’ Harvey 1946—2025 William James “Bill” Harvey, age 79, of Inez, Kentucky, passed away April 14, 2025, as the result of glioblastoma brain cancer. Until diagnosis nine months plus a few days ago, he lived life to the fullest. Bill was born Jan. 30, 1946, to Roy and Harriett (Hall) Harvey of Montoursville, Pennsylvania.…
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Earl Dean Prince Obituary
Earl Dean Prince 1947—2025 Earl Dean Prince, 77, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away April 12, 2025, in his home with his wife by his side. Born June 17, 1947, on Bullcreek near Crum, he was one of 11 children of the late Jesse and Bethana (Woodrow) Prince. He grew up surrounded by many close…
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Laureda Jo Muncy Obituary
Laureda Jo Muncy 1978—2025 Laureda Jo Muncy, 47, of Stepptown, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2025. She was born Feb. 7, 1978, the daughter of Linda Fay Stepp and the late Larry “Worm” Muncy. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandma Dolly…
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Jerry Maynard Obituary
Jerry Maynard 1961—2024 Jerry Maynard, 64, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born March 26, 1961, in Pike County to Thelma Messer Maynard and the late Thomas Maynard. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by one brother, Timmy Maynard. Survivors, in addition to Jerry’s…
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Madgie Helen (Jude) Collins Obituary
Madgie Helen (Jude) Collins 1940—2025 Madgie Helen (Jude) Collins, 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2025. She was born Dec. 17, 1940, to the late Truly Scott Jude and Charlie Jude. She was a member of the Little Martha Regular Baptist Church. Madgie is preceded in death by her parents;…
