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Barbara Ellen Muncy Obituary
Barbara Ellen Muncy 1966—2024 Barbara Ellen Muncy, 58, of Paintsville, went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2024, at her home. Born April 6, 1966, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dodge Hunt Sr. and Polly Canterbury Johnson. In addition to her parents, Barb is preceded in…
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Ruth Gail (Edington) Smith Obituary
Ruth Gail (Edington) Smith 1949—2024 Ruth Gail (Edington) Smith, 74, went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2024. Born Sept. 27, 1949, in Kermit, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mae Marcum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Carl…
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James Boyd ‘Buddy’ Howell Obituary
James Boyd ‘Buddy’ Howell 1947—2024 James Boyd “Buddy” Howell, 76, of Inez, passed away June 4, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born Sept. 8, 1947, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Jonah and Nellie Howell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death…
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Jay Douglas Kirk Obituary
Jay Douglas Kirk 1937—2024 Jay Douglas Kirk, 86, of East Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. Born Nov. 4, 1937, in Beauty, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Russell Melvin Kirk and Dora Davis Kirk. In addition to his parents, he is…
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Patrick Williamson Obituary
Patrick Williamson 1951—2024 Patrick Williamson, 72, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully June 1, 2024, in Bradenton. Born Oct. 8, 1951, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Wallace (Shotgun) Williamson and Shirley Fraley. In addition to his parents, Patrick is preceded in death by his sisters, Audrey Williamson and Minnie…
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Tug Valley’s Hall, Muncy named first-team all-state in softball; Wellman honorable mention
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley’s softball team was well represented on the Class A All-State softball team voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Sophomore Bailee Hall was named to the first-team as a utility player and senior Haleigh Muncy made the first-team all-state as an outfielder. Amelya…
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Ohio woman arrested outside federal prison in Kentucky after being found passed out in car
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD, Ky. — An Ohio woman was detained outside the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord after she was found unconscious in her car, authorities said. Officials at the Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville responded to a call at 3:12 p.m. June 1 concerning Cherron Aryel Caldwell, 36, of…
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Martin County grand jury indicts suspects linked to Buck Branch burglary and guitar theft; four others
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury issued indictments Thursday against seven individuals, including three suspects linked to a recent burglary and theft of two valuable guitars from a residence in Lovely. Garland Mills, 50, of Pilgrim, stands accused of burglary in the second degree/complicity and criminal mischief in the…
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Traffic Alert: Johnson County KY-1428
There is a closure on KY-1428 mile point 2.0 Depot Road in Johnson County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advised at 3:50 a.m. Friday. The road is closed in both directions due to downed trees with multiple utilities involved. Crews expect the road to remain closed for several hours. Motorists must use an alternate route.
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Mother arrested after toddler found wandering on busy highway
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. — A woman from Inez is facing charges after her toddler was found wandering alone on a highway, according to Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The incident occurred when the 2-year-old escaped from home and was seen running along Route 40 near its intersection with Route 645 on…
