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The Pastor’s Pen: Just watch!
A young boy looked up at his grandfather and wondered aloud, “Grandpa, how do you live for Jesus?” The respected grandfather stooped down and quietly told the boy, “Just watch.” As the years went by the grandfather was an example to the boy of how to follow Jesus. He stayed rock-steady in living for Him.…
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Telling the Story: Meeting Mrs. Dorsie
Some of Jesus’ last words were “Go, go, and be.” I met an embodiment of those words at Horsecave Baptist Church a few weeks ago. Mrs. Dorsie Phillips made her way down the center aisle in turquoise and white. Her white hair was perfectly done. What got my attention was her smile and her necklace.…
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Martin County court dockets for June 3, 4 & 6
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases June 3 and June 4 in Martin District Court: Crystal Ann Adkins (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 5. Failure to produce insurance…
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Martin County deeds and marriages May 31-June 6
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office May 31-June 6: Deeds Elijah Collins, Angel Collins (first party) to Kristie Dixon (second party). Kirk Family Trust, Linda Kirk, Phillip Kirk (first party) to Phillip Kirk (second party). Kirk Family Trust, Phillip Kirk, Linda Kirk (first party)…
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Martin County civil suits May 31-June 6
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office May 31-June 6: LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jason Jarrell. Paul Chaffins vs. Michael Clay et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Jerry Green. LVNV FundingLLC vs. Alex Bowen. LVNV Funding vs. Jarrett Moore. Dorthy Johnson vs. Steven Johnson. Daniel…
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Kermit Election: Incumbents, newcomers elected to council, Mayor Sparks reelected
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — On Tuesday, voters in Kermit headed to the polls to elect five council members and a mayor. By 9:30 p.m., Kermit Town Hall had released the unofficial results. Three incumbents defeated their challengers to secure their positions on the council for the next four-year term. One incumbent…
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Dorothy Jean Horn Obituary
Dorothy Jean Horn 1945—2024 Dorothy Jean Horn, 78, of Louisa, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home. She was born Nov. 30, 1945, to the late Richard and Donna Maynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Horn; grandson, Arnold Mills; and daughter-in-law, Geraldine Horn. Dorothy…
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Madeline Fields Obituary
Madeline Fields 1962—2024 Madeline Fields, 61, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her home. Born July 23, 1962, in Richlands, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel White and Elean Harrah White. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Fields and…
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Mary Ann (Mills) Whitt Obituary
Mary Ann (Mills) Whitt 1956—2024 Mary Ann Whitt, 68, of Beauty, passed away June 6, 2024, at her residence. Born April 2, 1956, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Shirley (Whitt) Mills. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ray Whitt; one…
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Tennis ‘Bud’ Maynard Jr. Obituary
Tennis ‘Bud’ Maynard Jr. 1956—2024 Tennis “Bud” Maynard Jr., 68, passed away June 5, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends at his residence. Born March 13, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Tennis and Esther (Mullins) Maynard. Tennis is survived by his wife, Karen (Jones) Maynard of Louisa; son,…
