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Civics in action: Middle school student council shares agenda
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s student council and principal Brent Haney outlined their growing slate of student-led initiatives during a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon at Giovanni’s in Inez. They described campaign-season shifts, new civic-learning projects, efforts to curb bullying, and a push to strengthen school culture. Their ideas ranged…
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Melissa K. Bowen Obituary
Melissa K. Bowen 1983—2025 Melissa K. Bowen, age 42, of Inez, passed away Nov. 27, 2025, at her residence. Born May 4, 1983, in Louisa, she was the daughter of the late Earshel Bowen and Norma L. (Cox) Bowen of Inez. In addition to her father, Melissa is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank…
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Inez Elementary celebrates ‘blue’ rating
Inez Elementary students gather in front of the Historic Martin County Courthouse during a parade Nov. 19 celebrating the school’s “blue” rating on state assessments. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)
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Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore Obituary
Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore 1937—2025 Mary (Scott) Maynard Moore, age 88, of Inez, passed away Nov. 20, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Oct. 6, 1937, on Rockhouse Fork of Pigeon Roost in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Reba (Dye) Scott. In addition to her parents, she is…
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Jackie Lynn Newman Gauze Obituary
Jackie Lynn Newman Gauze 1949—2025 Jackie Lynn Newman Gauze, age 76, of Inez, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa. Born Oct. 9, 1949, in Kermit, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Newman and Bertha Newman Trout. In addition to her parents, she is preceded…
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Susie Meek Obituary
Susie Meek 1947—2025 Susie Meek, 78, was called home to her eternal resting place Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. She spent her final days surrounded by her family and their love. Susie was the daughter of the late John and Dovie Music. She was born in the Appalachian Mountains, in Inez, Sept. 2, 1947. She is…
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Denise G. Bailey Obituary
Denise G. Bailey 2025 Denise G. Bailey, 73, of Inez, Kentucky, formerly of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away at her home Nov. 6, 2025. Denise was a graduate of Kermit High School’s Class of 1970 and a former hairdresser who loved life and always lived it her way. She will be remembered for her tenacity,…
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Henrietta James Obituary
Henrietta James 1950—2025 Henrietta James, 75, of Inez, passed away Nov. 14, 2025, at her home. Born July 21, 1950, on Milo in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Ida Mae Hensley and William Walter “Dick” Fannin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Milo Joe…
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Carmel Jean (Stafford) Cline Obituary
Carmel Jean (Stafford) Cline 1970—2025 Carmel Jean (Stafford) Cline, age 55, of Inez, passed away Nov. 8, 2025, at her residence. Born Oct. 8, 1970, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Gary Landon Stafford and Anna Mary (Carter) Stafford. She was a faithful member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Carmel is…
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Jody Pauley Obituary
Jody Pauley 1965—2025 Jody Pauley, age 59, of Inez, passed away Oct. 21, 2025. Jody had been missing since March 4. Born Dec. 1, 1965, in South Williamson, he was the son of the late John H. Pauley Jr. and Sue Scott Pauley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two…
