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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
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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
