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Skyles: New law narrows voter ID options
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the Nov. 3 General Election approaching, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reminds voters that those who arrive at the polls without an acceptable photo ID have fewer options to verify their identity under a new state law that took effect July 15. The change removes Social Security…
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Williams family completes grand tour of 30 MLB ballparks
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What started as one baseball fan’s dream became a 10-year family adventure filled with road trips, hot dogs, seventh-inning stretches and memories that will last far beyond the final out. Chad and Trish Williams, along with their children, Blaine and Remy, have officially visited all 30 Major League…
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Inez man charged after EMS threat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — An Inez man was arrested July 20 after allegedly becoming combative and threatening emergency medical personnel. Michael D. Dalton, 26, was charged with third-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree disorderly conduct. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk responded to an East Main Street residence after receiving a report that Dalton was fighting.…
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Brenda Lou (Tackett) Sammons Obituary
Brenda Lou (Tackett) Sammons 1950—2026 Brenda Lou (Tackett) Sammons, age 76, passed away July 13, 2026, at the Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born February 4, 1950, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd T. Earl Tackett Jr. and Vivian (Marcum) Tackett. In addition to her father, Brenda was…
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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…
