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James B. ‘JB’ Parsons
James B. ‘JB’ Parsons 1949—2026 James B. “JB” Parsons, age 77, of Inez, passed away July 11, 2026, at his residence. Born Feb. 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Joseph Lewis Parsons and Elizabeth J.P. Perkey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James B. Parsons…
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Bear’s house calls end with removal from Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The bear did not stay in the woods. It wandered through an Inez neighborhood July 8, appearing near homes, peering into a window and prompting a series of calls to emergency dispatch. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk described the animal as a nuisance bear that had visited several…
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New cutlery, pawn shop opens in downtown Inez
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Fitch and Sons Cutlery and Pawn opened Friday at 155 East Main Street in Inez, bringing a family-owned knife, antique and pawn shop to downtown. The business, owned by Mason Fitch and his family, offers knives, antiques, tools, fishing gear, T-shirts and hats bearing the shop logo, and…
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Freedom Fest brings folks together for America 250
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez became one big hometown celebration Saturday as Freedom Fest marked America’s 250th anniversary with a full day of food, music, prayer, parades and fireworks. The celebration started early with breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, pickleball, a 3-point shootout, a car show and a vendor market. At…
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Robert Hinkle Obituary
Robert Hinkle 1949—2026 Robert Hinkle, 76, of Inez, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2026, at his home. Born Aug. 2, 1949, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Bill Hinkle and Molly Stepp Hinkle. Robert was the owner of Hinkle Lumber Company and was well known throughout the community for his hard…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 14 civil suits filed in her office through June 25. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds and two marriages recorded in her office through June 24. Civil suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Misty Dillon. Cash Express vs. Calvin Fletcher. Cash Express vs. Donna…
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Ervin Prentice Newsome Obituary
Ervin Prentice Newsome 1934—2026 Ervin Prentice Newsome, 91, of Inez, passed away June 24, 2026, at the Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez. Born July 30, 1934, in Lovely, he was the son of the late Wayne and Mary (Fitch) Newsome. In addition to his parents, Ervin was preceded in death by his first wife,…
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Dennis Roy Hall Obituary
Dennis Roy Hall 1957—2026 Dennis Roy Hall, 69, of Betsy Layne, formerly of Inez, passed away June 24, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville. Born March 22, 1957, in Dorton, he was the son of the late Lester and Edna (Trivette) Hall. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by three…
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Biggest fireworks show in Martin County history July 4 in Inez
Freedom Fest to celebrate America’s 250th birthday BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday during Martin County Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4. To commemorate the nation’s Semiquincentennial, Martin County officials are joining festival organizers to transform the community…
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Martin County man gets 12 years for firing gun during domestic dispute
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve 12 years in prison after being sentenced June 18 in Martin Circuit Court on multiple wanton endangerment convictions and a separate felony DUI case. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook sentenced Thornton Eddie Goble, 63, of Yellow Creek Road, to a total…
