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Martin County rallies in storms: Heroes emerge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As severe winter weather gripped Martin County in recent weeks, local officials, departments, and volunteers mobilized to ensure that residents were safe and that vital services continued to function. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty praised the effort Thursday at the conclusion of the Martin County Fiscal Court meeting. The judge…
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Martin County court dockets for Jan. 13-16
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 13 and 14 in Martin District Court: Clayton Jude (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Defendant not present, bench warrant, $250 cash. Aaron J. Marcum (arraignment) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of substance, first: Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and…
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Martin County civil suits for Jan. 10-17
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Jan. 10-17: Synchrony Bank vs. Clayton Bradley Davis. Winterwood Inc. vs. Crystal Dials. Winterwood Inc. vs. Bertha Jude. Denali Capital LLC vs. Jane Blevins. Steven Ray Bowen vs. Andrea Newkirk Bowen. J.B. Wentworth Originations LLC vs. H.J. Cora J.…
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Jesus The I AM Part 14
BY GREG CRUM “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light…all those living today have experienced some aspect of this creation of God spoken into existence by the Master Builder…
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Why must we go through trials?
Trials and troubles are a part of life. The Bible says about mankind: “For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. John 15:20 says Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted…
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Digging into the world
Our dog, Dixie, digs into our couch almost every day. She roots around pushing her nose into the crevices as far as she possibly can, persistently sniffing and scratching at the material. Dixie is positive there is a hidden treasure beneath the cushions. I assure her often nothing is in there, but she doesn’t believe…
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Karen (Blankenship) Tramel Obituary
Karen (Blankenship) Tramel 1953—2025 Karen Blankenship Tramel, aka Sissy Karen, 71, of Inez, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. She was born June 13, 1953, to the late Buddy and Lucille Blankenship. Karen was the loving wife of Jerry Tramel as the two were seemingly inseparable for the past 29 years. Karen was known by…
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Steven Ray Marcum Obituary
Steven Ray Marcum 1970—2025 Steven Ray Marcum, 54, of Crum, West Virginia, raced his final race Jan. 16, 2025. Born Nov. 11, 1970, he was the son of the late Henry Marcum Jr. and Pegg Marcum. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Michelle Marcum and nieces Brittany and…
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Nellie (Jude) Cornes Obituary
Nellie (Jude) Cornes 1940—2025 Nellie (Jude) Cornes, 84, of Williamson, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice of Ashland, Kentucky, on Jan. 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with a short illness. Her daughter Pamela Granger, son-in-law Tim Granger, and daughter Angelia Hardin were by her side. Nellie was born Aug. 24, 1940, in…
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Sally (Jude) Muncy Obituary
Sally (Jude) Muncy 1937-2025 Sally (Jude) Muncy, age 87, of Louisa, went home to hear the angels sing Jan. 17, 2025. Born Feb. 7, 1937, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Ellen Jude. Sally was a member of the Elizabeth United Baptist Church for many years. In addition…
