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Haskel Johnson Obituary
Haskel Johnson 1957—2024 Haskel Johnson, 67, of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 7, 1957 in Louisa to the late Troy and Opal Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Spence and Joyce Stacy. Haskel is survived by…
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John Earnest Newsome Obituary
John Earnest Newsome 1980—2024 John Earnest Newsome, 43, of Kermit, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a car accident in McConnell. John was born Aug. 25, 1980, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of James Richard Newsome and Lisa Colegrove Newsome, both of…
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Kermit man found dead after crash in Logan County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOGAN, W.Va. — A Mingo County man was found dead from injuries sustained in a crash on Route 10 in Logan County, authorities said. The family of John Newsome, 43, of Kermit, reported Newsome missing to Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith’s office after he failed to return home from work…
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Harold Dorsey Fields Obituary
Harold Dorsey Fields 1942—2024 Harold Dorsey Fields, 81, of Whitehouse, passed away July 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born Nov. 30, 1942, to the late Luther and Neva Fields. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Luther Bob Fields. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years,…
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Elmer Howard Obituary
Elmer Howard 1951—2024 Elmer Howard, 73, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family and best friend for over 40 years, Greg Fraley. Born Jan. 31, 1951 on Pigeon Roost, Pilgrim, he was the son of the late Henry Homer Howard and Amy Jane Preece Howard. Elmer is…
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Debra Sue Farley Obituary
Debra Sue Farley 1959—2024 Debra Sue Farley, 65, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born Feb. 21, 1959, in Montgomery, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Farley and Clista Spaulding Farley. In addition to her parents, Debra is preceded in death by…
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Delbert Howard Obituary
Delbert Howard 1977—2024 Delbert Howard, 46, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville. Born Dec. 9, 1977 in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of Maggie Waller Morgan of Kermit and the late Delbert Howard Sr. Delbert was a general contractor and a member…
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OnPoint Swish second in region after win
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NORTH CAROLINA — The OnPoint Swish hit the road this past weekend for two games in the Women’s American Basketball Association. Makayla Epps led the way with 25 points, four rebounds and two assists in a 70-58 win over the Greensboro Kaos on July 28. JaVonna Layfield had 15 points,…
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Davis and Watts excel at Louisville camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School players Peyton Davis and Parker Watts continue to make a name for themselves. The two attended the MADE camp in Louisville over the weekend and walked away with interest from colleges. Davis continues to set the nets on fire. In his first showcase game,…
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Former Marshall standout Joey Stepp motivates Martin County football
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School football team got a boost of motivation from Joey Stepp, magician and former Marshall University and Sheldon Clark High School standout. The 1999 SCHS alumnus was a guest speaker to the team on Thursday. Stepp suited up for the Cardinals from 1995 to…
