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Tug Valley picks up win over Sherman
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers picked up their first win of the season 13-8 over visiting Sherman High School Friday night at Bob Brewer Stadium in Naugatuck. Coach Hady Ford’s squad took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Then the Tide of Sherman took the lead 8-7…
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Christopher Joseph Adkins Obituary
Christopher Joseph Adkins 1989—2023 Christopher Joseph Adkins, 34, of Inez, passed away on Sept. 1, 2023, at his dad’s home. Born Jan. 22, 1989, in Pikeville, he was the son of Lisa Adkins Mollett and the late Carl Scott. His dad, Larry Smith, preceded him in death on July 12, 2023. Survivors include Chris’s wife of 16…
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Theodore Floyd Obituary
Theodore Floyd 1924—2023 Theodore Floyd, 99-1/2 years old, of Delbarton, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, while surrounded by his wife and loving family at his home. Born Feb. 8, 1924, in Lenore, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Henry and Carrie Sturgill Floyd.…
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Howard Maynard Obituary
Howard Maynard 1931—2023 Howard Maynard, 92, of Sitka (formerly of Martin County), passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, surrounded by those who loved him at his home. Born Jan. 2, 1931, in Pilgrim, he was the son of the late Clay Maynard and Laura (Harmon) Maynard. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death…
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Omega (Penix) Adams Obituary
Omega (Penix) Adams 1935—2023 Omega Adams, 88, of Louisa, passed away Aug. 29, 2023, at Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born Feb. 15, 1935, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late John and Goldie Hall Penix. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of…
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Charity Howard Hale Obituary
Charity Howard Hale 1950—2023 Charity Howard Hale, 72, of Inez, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Oct. 26, 1950, in Three Forks, she was the daughter of the late John L. Howard and Bertha Marie (Howell) Howard. In addition to her parents,…
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Pike Central edges Martin County in soggy showdown
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — The 38th Annual Pike County Bowl at Belfry High School witnessed a rain-soaked face-off between Martin County and Pike Central. Overcoming challenging weather conditions Friday evening in a close contest marked by surprises, Pike Central defeated Martin County 9-6. The Cardinals were fresh off a home victory against…
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Martin County defeats Mullins and WB Muncy
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards basketball notched wins over Mullins 32-28 and WB Muncy 46-8 last week, moving their record to 13-1. MC 32, Mullins 28 The Lady Cards clashed with the Mullins Lady Tigers at home Aug. 21. Despite a resilient effort from the Lady Tigers, the Lady Cards emerged with…
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Lady Cards Soccer maintains winning record
INEZ — Martin County High School girls soccer team is off to a great start this season. The Lady Cards are currently 5-2 but are 3-0 in regional play. Martin County played regional rival Belfry in the Kentucky Farm Bureau Cup game Aug. 14 at Cardinal Stadium. The Lady Cards looked ready for the regional…
