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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Betty Allen, 30, of Pilgrim, was arrested Friday at Riverside Apartments for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) minor injury. Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched on a call about a male and female fighting at Riverside Apartments. The deputy reported Allen had a scratch above…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Jason Hughes vs. Brian D. Wallace DMD PLLC et al. Raymond Fry vs. Angela Williams Fry Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. John P. May. Cash Express LLC vs. Matthew Litton. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie…
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Two arrested for domestic violence
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Two residents were arrested for alleged domestic violence at Riverside Apartments at Warfield. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched Friday to the apartment complex after a fight between a male and female was reported to 911. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered Betty Allen, 30, of Pilgrim, and…
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Mingo crash claims lives of 7-year-old and adult male
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — A two-vehicle accident occurred Monday afternoon near Matewan that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy and Kentucky man and sent two others to area hospitals. According to information released by the Mingo County Sheriff’s office, the accident is described as a “side-swipe” and occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m.…
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DEA busts Pikeville psychiatrist
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — DEA officers descended Thursday on the Coal Run residence of Dr. Jason N. Stamper and discovered multiple bags of heroin, methamphetamine, a large quantity of the attention deficit disorder drug Vyvanse and drug paraphernalia, including scales and pipes. Stamper, 51, a well-known psychiatrist, was at his office on Hambley Boulevard at…
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Ruby (Gauze) Pigg Obituary
Ruby (Gauze) Pigg 1929—2022 Ruby (Gauze) Pigg, 93, of Ashland, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, welcomed by family and friends Dec. 10, 2022. She was born April 8, 1929 in Martin County, the daughter of Roland and Zilphia Preece Gauze, whose union produced 13 children. The only survivor is Vadis Gauze, age…
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Sasha Marie Mills Newsome. Obituary
Sasha Marie Mills Newsome 1989—2022 Sasha Marie Mills Newsome, age 33, of Inez, passed away Dec. 8, 2022 in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Sept. 10, 1989 in Paintsville to Arnold Lee Mills and Marlene King Arel. She is preceded in death by one brother, Brandon Mills and her grandparents, Dave and Judy King.…
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Opal (Gilliam)Maynard Obituary
Opal (Gilliam)Maynard 1938—2022 Opal (Gilliam) Maynard, 84, of Beauty, passed away Dec. 10, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born Feb. 8, 1938, the daughter of the late Kenny and Viola (Runyon) Gilliam. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Truman Maynard, son James Russell Maynard and brothers…
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Arthur Edwin Moore Obituary
Arthur Edwin Moore 1940—2022 Arthur Edwin Moore, 82, of Lovely, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1940 in Martin County, the son of the late Oscar and Carmella Muncy Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ann Maynard Moore and two sons, Greg…
