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Christmas in the Mountains festival plans underway
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday and primarily discussed plans for the Christmas in the Mountains festival and other holiday festivities. Christmas in the Mountains will be held on the week of Nov. 28 this year, with different events occurring each day and night of the celebration. Normally
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Molly Stepp Hinkle Obituary
Molly Stepp Hinkle1928—2022 Molly Stepp Hinkle, 94, of Inez, went home to be with her savior Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Born Feb. 7, 1928, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Freddie and Dicey Muncy Stepp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband
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James Andrew Whitt Obituary
James Andrew Whitt1951—2022 James Andrew Whitt, 71, of Tomahawk, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 15, 2022, at Community Hospice in Ashland. Born July 1, 1951, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ruby Hensley Whitt. He is preceded in death by sisters Rosalie Blackburn and Connie Horn.
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Jennings Vance Obituary
Jennings Vance1984—2022 Jennings Vance, 38, of Jennies Creek Road, Kermit, W.Va., passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, following a battle with cancer. Born Feb. 4, 1984, in Logan, W.Va., he was the son of Helen Vance of Dingess, W.Va., and the Late Jennings Vance. Jennings was formerly employed
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Margaret Helen Parsley Obituary
Margaret Helen Parsley1932—2022 Margaret Helen Parsley, 90, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her home. She was born June 16, 1932, to the late George Edward and Bertie Eastburn Akers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Drewey C. Parsley, daughter Tina Sue Parsley, brothers
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Terry Michael Evans Obituary
Terry Michael Evans1987—2022 Terry Michael Evans, 34, of Salyersville, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Salyersville. Born Nov. 6, 1987, in Louisa, he was the son of Ada Howard Barton of Tomahawk and the late Terry Dean Evans. Terry is preceded in death by his brother Christopher Kyle Evans, maternal grandparents Willie Howard and
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Harvey Harmon Obituary
Harvey Harmon1945—2022 Harvey Harmon, age 77, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 12, 2022. Born Feb. 3, 1945, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Ersel Harmon and Naomi Yount Harmon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son
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Glen E. Blevins Obituary
Glen E. Blevins1956—2022 Glen E. Blevins, 66, of Inez, passed away at his home Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born May 28, 1956, in Williamson, W.Va., he was the son of the late Glen O. and Stella Brown Blevins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Carrie Alice Branham. Glen
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Essie Jean Moore Obituary
Essie Jean Moore1934—2022 Essie Jean Moore, 87, passed away July 13, 2022, at Huntington Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westlake, Ohio. Born Nov. 7, 1934, in Beauty, she was the only child of the late James “Major” Preece and Mary Alice (Branham). During high school, Theodore and Edna Younce fostered her and welcomed her
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BOE celebrates teacher Jimmy Horn
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education and Superintendent Larry James shined a spotlight on teacher Jimmy Horn, who retired after 28 years of service in the Martin County School District. “I want to thank Mr. Horn for coming,” James said in Monday night’s BOE meeting. “Mr. Horn and your
