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Federal inmate charged in killing at USP Big Sandy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN A federal inmate serving time at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy is facing a murder charge in the October 2024 killing of another prisoner. A grand jury in Ashland returned an indictment Feb. 26 charging Daviian Dwane Roberts, 35, of Midland, Texas, with the Oct. 15, 2024, killing of
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Edna (Fraley) Evans Obituary
Edna (Fraley) Evans 1938—2026 Edna (Fraley) Evans, age 87, of Debord, passed away Feb. 26, 2026, at her residence. Born June 25, 1938, in Inez, she was the daughter of the late Langley and Maude (Goble) Fraley. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Evans, one daughter, Barbara
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Prison education program artwork on display at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Artwork created behind prison walls is now on public display at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC). Twenty-five pieces by incarcerated artists and students in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) Prison Education Program are being exhibited throughout January. The exhibition features a variety of styles and media and includes work by
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Princess Eugene (Lewallen) Edwards Obituary
Princess Eugene (Lewallen) Edwards 1941—2026 Princess Eugene (Lewallen) Edwards, 84, of Debord, passed away Jan. 3, 2026, at Highlands Regional Medical Center. Born May 17, 1941, in Fostoria, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lewallen and Evelyn Waters Lewallen. In addition to her parents, Princess is preceded in death by her husband,
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Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece Obituary
Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece 1951—2025 Linda Faye (Muncy) Preece, age 74, of Debord, passed away peacefully at her residence Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Emzie and Rose (Crum) Muncy. She is survived by her husband, Robert Preece; daughters, Marcie (Ernest) Hale and
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $752,000 to support apple sorting facility in Martin County
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced Wednesday that it is awarding a $752,000 grant to the Martin County nonprofit Community at the Core Inc. in Debord. The EDA stated in a press release that this grant will support the procurement of production equipment at a new apple sorting facility.
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Winfield McGinnis Obituary
Winfield McGinnis 1965— 2022 Winfield McGinnis, 57, of Debord, passed away Sept. 16, 2022, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1965, to the late Bazil and Beulah Delong McGinnis. Survivors include his wife, Jenny Risner McGinnis; three sons, Brent Risner of Debord, Brandon (Cassidy) Butcher of Mount Sterling and Blake
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JoAnn (Deskins) Grace Obituary
JoAnn (Deskins) Grace 1946—2022 JoAnn Grace, 76, of Debord, passed away June 29, 2022, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born March 10, 1946, in Mingo County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Nathan Deskins and Dorothy Dillon Deskins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. G.
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Nancy May Obituary
Nancy May 1965—2022 Nancy May, 57, of Debord, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at her residence. Born April 1, 1965, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Drewy and Angaline (Jude) May. Nancy is survived by one son, Ryan (Kayla) May, and one daughter, Cheyenne May, both of Inez. In addition
