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Charles Joseph Davis Obituary
Charles Joseph Davis 1961—2026 Charles Joseph Davis, 64, formerly of Inez, lovingly known as “Chuck” and affectionately called “Ringo” by his friends, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his home in Lenore, West Virginia, surrounded by his living family. Born Aug. 30, 1961, he was the son of the late Joann Campbell Davis and…
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Lillie Mae White Obituary
Lillie Mae White 1938—2026 Lillie Mae White, 87, of Barboursville, West Virginia (formerly Kermit, West Virginia), passed away Jan. 15, 2026, at St Mary’s Hospital. Born May 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Audrey Sturgill Bailey. Lillie was a member of Neely Branch Baptist Church but attended Sunrise Baptist Church while…
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Larry ‘Frank’ Brumfield Sr. Obituary
Larry ‘Frank’ Brumfield Sr. 1952—2026 Larry “Frank” Brumfield Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, Jan. 13, 2026. He was born March 2, 1952, he was the son of the late Lafayette and Lillian Brumfield. Frank was a faithful member of Neely Branch Church, where he served as a devoted…
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James Paul Meade Obituary
James Paul Meade 1965—2026 James Paul Meade, 69, of Stepptown, West Virginia, passed away Jan. 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born Oct. 22, 1956, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Paul and Dixie Caudill Meade. James was a husband, father, grandfather and coal miner. James is…
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Traffic stop leads to drug-related charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — An Inez man went to jail Friday after a Kentucky State Police trooper said he discovered marijuana and prescription pills during a traffic stop at Firehouse Lane in Warfield. Donald Ray Perkins, 41, was taken into custody around 11:37 a.m. by KSP Post 9 Trooper Spencer, who reported…
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Jesus: The Ultimate Authority
BY GREG CRUM “And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one…
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We need a sign
BY JACK WARD Rabbi Feldman had been having trouble with his congregation. It seemed they could agree upon nothing. Controversy filled the air until the Sabbath itself became an area of conflict and unhappiness filled the synagogue. The president of the congregation organized a meeting of 10 elders and the rabbi. They met in the…
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What follows behind
BY DAWN REED In Psalm 23:6, David wrote, “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life…” (NIV). There are many translations and interpretations of what he meant by his words. Because the Bible is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), it speaks differently each time we read it. Today, Psalm 23:6…
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HANDS program supports new families
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department HANDS program is here to support expecting parents and families with children under the age of 3 months. HANDS is a free, voluntary program that offers education, guidance, and encouragement to help families build a strong and healthy start for their children. We are proud to walk…
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Get rich in college sports?
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE The top 25 highest-paid college athletes by NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) valuation for the 2025-26 season include Arch Manning with a leading valuation of $6.8 million and Fernando Mendoza, who ranks within the top 25 with a valuation of approximately $2.2 million to $2.6 million, depending on the source. Top…
