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Martin County deeds and marriages Dec. 16-18
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office Dec. 16-18: Deeds Matthew David Ward, Amanda Ward (party 1) to Christopher Robert Cook. Elmer R. Hammond, Jan D. Runyon, Robert D. Hammond, Jimmy Ray Gantt, Kaylee Lane Hammond, Amy Mills Gantt (party 1) to Brian Jude, Elsie…
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Jesus: The I AM Part 10
BY GREG CRUM “Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.” John 20:27-28 Friends, we’ve made it. It’s Christmastime of the…
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The Christian’s hope
James W. Moore tells this story: Years ago a military airplane crashed at Sonderstrom Air Force Base in Greenland. Twenty-two people were killed. The runway and the nearby fields were strewn with bodies. It was a tragic and horrible moment. There was only one chaplain on the base at the time. And the entire burden…
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The gift in the manger
I can’t stop thinking about that first Christmas morning. Mary and Joseph must have been exhausted, mentally and physically. So much had happened: an unexpected pregnancy, the disbelief–at first–of Joseph, a long trip to Bethlehem to pay taxes, no room in the inn, unexpected guests. Lying in the manger was the Son of God –…
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Clyde Conrad Mollett Obituary
Clyde Conrad Mollett 1945—2024 Clyde Conrad Mollett, 79, of Louisa, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born June 19, 1945 in Stepptown, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William Albert Mollett and Bessie Stanley Mollett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five…
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Pauline May (Brewer) Obituary
Pauline May (Brewer) 1932—2024 Pauline Brewer (Moore) May, 92, of Kermit, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 20, 2024. Born March 2, 1932 in Kermit, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Dica Rose Brewer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first…
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Dwight Marcum Obituary
Dwight Marcum 1957—2024 Dwight Marcum, 67, of Inez, passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at his home. Born April 4, 1957 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Wallace Marcum and Shirley Hinkle Marcum. Survivors include Dwight’s brother Charlie Mills of Inez and half-brother Taylor Mills of New Jersey. Graveside service was…
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Ruby Pearl (Meade) Stepp Obituary
Ruby Pearl (Meade) Stepp 1948—2024 Ruby Pearl Stepp, age 76, of Inez, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 18, 2024, following an extended illness. Born July 27, 1948, in Logan County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lillian Ruby Meade and Eddie Meade. In addition to her parents, she is…
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Santa rides shotgun in Sheriff Kirk’s patrol car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you are traveling through Martin County this season, you might spot Sheriff John Kirk and Santa making their rounds. With flashing lights and bags of candy and toys, they are turning roadside stops into moments of Christmas cheer—and proving that even a “citation” can be a gift…
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Make the holidays brighter with a chance to win a 2025 Corvette Stingray or $50,000 cash
The perfect stocking stuffer: Trooper Island Camp raffle tickets Add excitement to your holiday gift-giving with a Trooper Island Camp raffle ticket from the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Each $10 ticket offers a chance to win an incredible prize while supporting a meaningful cause. This year’s grand prize winner will choose between a sleek 2025…
