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Donald Gauze Obituary
Donald Gauze 1941—2023 Donald Gauze, 81, of Louisa, passed on to his heavenly home Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. Donald was born Feb. 18, 1941 in Pilgrim to the late Jimmy and Ollie (Fields) Gauze. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his great-granddaughter Alexandria Elle Kincer and…
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Cecil Spaulding Obituary
Cecil Spaulding 1932—2023 Cecil Spaulding, age 90, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Jan. 30, 2023 at his residence. Born Aug. 2, 1932 in Wayne County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ves and Alsie Brewer Spaulding. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Andy Spaulding, William Spaulding,…
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Brenda Lou Fraley Obituary
Brenda Lou Fraley 1956—2023 Brenda Lou Fraley, 66, of Tomahawk, passed away at her home Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. She was born June 7, 1956 to the late Samuel Elzie Goble and Irene Howard Goble. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fraley. Brenda is survived by her…
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The greatest thing Jesus ever said
BY JACK WARD PASTOR, TOMAHAWK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Some people have a way with words. They just have such a grasp of language and an eloquence of speech that they are always saying things that are deeply profound. Jesus was a person like that. All through the years of His recorded ministry, one thing about…
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Aggression in Recession Part 3
BY GREG CRUM “Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the…
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A season for everything
BY DAWN REED My beloved spoke words to me this week that cut me to the quick. I was minding my own business, not bothering anybody, when he announced, “I believe it’s time to take down the Christmas decorations.” I did not respond. I hate this time of year: the un-decorating of all things Christmas.…
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Martin County survives and advances to Elite 8 in All ‘A’ State tournament
Cardinals slay Harlan, fall to Evangel Christian BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RICHMOND — Dreams do come true. The Martin County Cardinals survived and advanced to Elite 8 play in the All “A” State tournament, slaying the Harlan Green Dragons in the first round Thursday before falling to eventual tournament champion Evangel Christian Friday. This…
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Martin County Lady Cards clip Eagles, crush Barbourville
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Martin County Lady Cards went 2-0 last week, clipping the Johnson Central Lady Eagles on the road for their third straight district win by a 20-point margin before crushing visiting Barbourville. The Lady Cards improved to 17-4 on the season and are 3-1 in district play. Below is a…
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Tug Valley takes down rival Tolsia, tops Class 4-A Spring Valley
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Panthers picked up two wins last week over rival Tolsia on the road and 4-A Spring Valley at home to improve to 10-3 on the season. Below is a recap of the action. Tug Valley takes down Tolsia GLEN HAYES, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Panthers jumped…
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David Jones named football coach at Mingo Central
Former UK, Belfry standout returning home BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE — As rumored and expected, Mingo Central High School will have David Jones as its new head football coach. The hiring was made official Jan. 30 at the Mingo County Schools Board of Education meeting at Lenore K-8 school, pending certification. Jones, a…
