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ARC finalizes purchase of Our Lady of Bellefonte
ASHLAND — In Eastern Kentucky, community members have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid the pandemic and an alarming rise in fentanyl and synthetic opioids in the drug supply. Fortunately, more help and resources are on the horizon. Addiction Recovery Care, a nationwide leader in the…
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Krisie Lenn Allen Obituary
With phot Krisie Lenn Allen (1974—2022) Krisie Lenn (Puskas) Allen, 48, of Stone Coal, W.Va., departed this life Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her residence. Born Feb. 10, 1974, in East Lynn, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carson Puskas and mother, Glenna Stapleton of Ohio. In addition to her parents, Krisie is…
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What’s going on at the library?
Free movies Check out what is new and happening at the Martin County Public Libraries this week. Martin County families, join us for Family Fun Night from 4 to 6 p.m. March 23 at Rufus Reed Branch Library. Family Fun Night includes storytime, a movie and more. Each child will receive a free book while…
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Kenneth Lee Shoptaw Obituary
Kenneth Lee Shoptaw (1978—2022) Kenneth Lee Shoptaw, 44, of Tomahawk, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his residence. Born Feb. 22, 1978, in Tomahawk, he was the son of Bobby Lee Shoptaw of Oklahoma and Kathleen Carter Shoptaw of Tomahawk. He is preceded in death by one brother, Homer Dale Mills Jr., and one aunt, Claudetta Edinger.…
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Ima Jean (Collins) Parsons Obituary
Ima Jean (Collins) Parsons (1965—2022) Ima Jean Parsons, 57, of Warfield, passed away March 17, 2022, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg. Born March 18, 1964, on Wolf Creek, she was the child of the late Jeff and Ruth Jude Collins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her three brothers,…
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Two seniors named National Merit finalists
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County High School seniors have been named finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Colin Horn and Bobby Hale III are among the top 1 percent of seniors nationwide to receive the honor. The two were Kiwanis Club special guests Thursday at the Shufflin Café. Horn…
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Glenda Fay Hall Obituary
Glenda Fay Hall 1947—2022 Glenda Fay Hall, age 74, of Inez, passed away March 18, 2022, at her residence. Born March 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Walt “Mutt” Branham and Almie Endicott Branham. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Tommy Hall, brother Bobby Branham…
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Delores (Crum) Davis Obituary
Delores (Crum) Davis 1932—2022 Delores Davis, 89, of Louisa, passed away March 14, 2022, at Three Rivers Medical Center. Born Oct. 10, 1932, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Haley Penix Crum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otis Walter Davis, two…
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New scholarship for trade school
Dials creates scholarship to honor late grandfather BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Elmer Dials Sr. did not have a higher education but could do anything, says his grandson Blake Dials. The latter created a scholarship at Martin County High School to honor the memory of his late grandfather. The Elmer Dials Sr. Memorial Scholarship will be…
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Michael L. Block Obituary
Michael L. Block 1950—2022 Michael L. Block, 71, of Kermit, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, March 9. 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born May 8, 1950, in Logan, W.Va., he was the son of the late Adrian and Geneva Muncy Block. He was preceded in death by his siblings Troy, Roland, Riley and Janie.…
