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Christmas in the Mountains to transform Inez Dec. 7-13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez will again become the ultimate holiday attraction as it hosts Christmas in the Mountains the week of Dec. 7–13. Organizers are busy transforming the town with thousands of twinkling lights and impressive displays. Christmas in the Mountains organizer Linda Lou Webb revealed several attractions…
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Joe Darrell Hammond Obituary
Joe Darrell Hammond 1946—2025 Joe Darrell Hammond, 79, of Louisville, formerly of Inez, passed peacefully Oct. 30, 2025, in Louisville. He was a beloved father, grandfather and devoted educator. Born Sept. 7, 1946, on Calf Creek in Martin County, he was the son of the late Mont and Mable Hammond. After growing up in Eastern…
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Two men face drug-related charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court issued formal drug-related charges Oct. 16 against two individuals under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program. Robert R. Whitt, 45, of Adams, faces three charges: operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license (Class B misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (Class…
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Hugh Melvin Perkins Obituary
Hugh Melvin Perkins 1948—2025 Hugh “Melvin” Perkins, 77, of Webbville, peacefully went to the Lord in the early hours Oct. 20, 2025, at the house in Inez. Born April 2, 1948, at his parents’ house in Webbville, he was the son of the late John W. Perkins and Flora Berry. In addition to his parents,…
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Garry Ronald Lafferty Obituary
Garry Ronald Lafferty 1954—2025 Garry Ronald Lafferty, 70, of Inez, passed away Oct. 9, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington. Born Oct. 27, 1954, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Felix Elmer Lafferty and Dolores Irene (McCarty) Lafferty. Garry was a tremendous leader in Martin County, serving as Deputy…
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Arie Johnson Obituary
Arie Johnson 1941—2025 Arie Johnson, age 84, of Inez, passed away peacefully with family by his side Oct. 4, 2025. Born Aug. 7, 1941, in Inez, he was the son of the late Walter and Flora Johnson. He was an avid outdoorsman and a hard worker who was willing and ready to help others with…
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William Douglas Mounts Obituary
William Douglas Mounts 1948—2025 William Douglas Mounts, age 77, of Inez, passed away Sept. 27, 2025, at the Martin County Health Care Facility. Born June 26, 1948, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Lochie and Shirley Marie (Dillon) Mounts. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his…
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Martin County Courthouse News
Martin County Court Docket INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Feb. 21 in Martin County District Court: Carla R. Alexander (arraignment) — Speeding 26 mph over/greater: Amended to 10 mph over, six-month diversion, 8/8/23 at 10 a.m. Gabrielle Rene Blankenship (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 26 mph over/greater; 2. Reckless driving: 1. Amended…
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Gary Joe Dials Obituary
Gary Joe Dials 1952—2022 Gary Joe Dials, age 69, of Inez, passed away Oct. 14, 2022, at his residence. Born Nov. 16, 1952, in Johnson County, he was the son of the late Vernal and Kizzie Dials. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Woodrow (Darlene) Dials, Paul Richard…
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Russell T. Maynard Obituary
Russell T. Maynard 1970—2022 Russell T. Maynard, age 52, of Inez, passed away Oct. 11, 2022, in Hazard. Born March 5, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ella Fletcher Stepp. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by one brother, Dewey (Dolly) James. He is survived by…
