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Shirley (Johnson) Moore Obituary
Shirley (Johnson) Moore 1954—2023 Shirley Moore, 69, of Tomahawk, passed away Dec. 19, 2023, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born Aug. 8, 1954, in Logan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Geneva Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sisters, Glendine Rainwater, Norma…
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Sandra Parsley Obituary
Sandra Parsley 1967—2023 Sandra Parsley, 56, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully after suffering a lingering illness. She passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Avent Health in Ormond Beach, with her family beside her. Born May 31, 1967, in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Wanda Fitch…
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Robert Maynard Obituary
Robert Maynard 1923—2023 Robert Maynard, age 100, of Lovely, passed away Dec. 21, 2023 at Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez. Born Dec. 16, 1923, in Threeforks, he was the son of the late Elijah and Virgie Scott Maynard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Howell…
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Allow the word of God to speak to you
The Bible is God’s word. The Bible is the way God speaks to us today. If the Bible is God’s word then we must adhere to every word and read it as if a letter from a dear friend. In fact the Bible is much more important to you than a personal letter from the…
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Living on the Other Side of the Lens Part 2
“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” James 2:26 The life of faith in God is designed to be a thrilling adventure. I know that idea is the polar opposite of the picture that religion has tried to paint down through the centuries and definitely contrary…
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The enemy at Christmas
Many moons ago, my beloved was sharing a difficult church situation with his mentor, Dan Garland. Things had been going splendidly…then they were not. Dan Garland is a treasure. He has been a godsend to us. Since our friendship began in 1999, when he served as the KBC Evangelism director, he has shared from his…
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Martin County shows out in Las Vegas
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LAS VEGAS — The Martin County Cardinals took the trip of a lifetime and carved their name in the annals of the 11th annual Jerry Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. The Cardinals played four games in four days starting Dec. 18. They opened their campaign…
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Meet the Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals Class of 2024 includes four talented seniors. Laken Williams, Alyssa Allen, Kennadi Mollett and Katie Marcum have led the Lady Cards to a 70-26 overall record during their four seasons, with the fourth season ongoing. This week, they shared a snapshot of their lives, achievements and aspirations. Read it below:…
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Tug Valley tops rival Tolsia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLENHAYES, W.Va. — Tug Valley went on the road and defeated rival Tolsia 75-46 at Rebel Arena in Wayne County. Sophomore point guard Braydun Ferris led the Panthers (2-0) with 25 points and dished out five assists. Junior forward Ashton Davis added 22 points, including five 3-pointers and two rare…
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Tug Valley to remain in Class A in West Virginia
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley High School will remain in Class Single A in West Virginia. The new classifications were released Dec. 20 by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Five WVSSAC sports will expand from three classes to four starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. Final approval came from the WVSSAC…
