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Andy Eugene Stacy Obituary
Andy Eugene Stacy 1952—2026 Andy Eugene Stacy, 74, a man whose heart was as big as the hills he called home in Inez, passed away May 7, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland following a sudden illness. Born March 5, 1952, in Three Forks, he was the son of the late Carmel Stacy…
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Edward Gess Obituary
Edward Gess 1954—2026 Edward Gess, 71, of Lovely, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 1, 1954, he was the son of the late Taylor and Mary Della (Arrowood) Gess. Edward was a retired parts technician and attended the Holiness Church of…
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Ruth Amelia Stepp Obituary
Ruth Amelia Stepp 1934—2026 Mrs. Ruth Amelia Stepp, 91, of Inez, passed away May 3, 2026, at her home. Born Dec. 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Granville Cassady and Telia Cassady. Ruth was named after longtime local physician Dr. William N. Keith’s wife, Ruth A. Keith. She attended Pikeville College and…
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This and that, news and sports notes
Jury selection got underway last week in Mingo County for the second trial of a man accused of killing West Virginia state trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard in June 2023. Timothy Kennedy Jr., 32, of Matewan, appeared in court, where they began the process ahead of a new trial scheduled to begin May 4. Kennedy faces…
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Presidential assassins and national notoriety
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Cole Thoms Allen recently tried to kill President Donald Trump. The 31-year-old from Torrance, California, has been charged with attempted assassination, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence and illegally transporting firearms and ammunition across state lines. Cole rode Amtrak all the way from California to check into the Washington…
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Anger does not rise in a vacuum
A community does not become angry and disrespectful for no reason. It happens when trust breaks down and frustration goes unanswered long enough to harden into resentment. People who feel heard do not usually lash out. People who believe the system is fair do not automatically assume the worst. But when residents feel ignored by…
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Warfield kindergarteners steal show at Fiscal Court
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A field trip to the Martin County Fiscal Court turned into a memorable honor for Warfield kindergarten students April 17. They led the Pledge of Allegiance, received a county proclamation and earned a standing ovation from those in attendance. During the special meeting Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty…
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All eyes on Stokes
The transfer portal has been a struggle for the Cats thus far. Mark Pope has had some swings and misses. As of this writing, Tyran Stokes has not announced his commitment between Kentucky, Kansas and Oregon. The Crystal Ball still has the nation’s top recruit trending toward the Jayhawks. I am hoping that by the…
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Martin County deserves funds for clean water
Martin County Judge Executive Lon Lafferty and his staff deserve a huge congratulations for securing nearly $26 million in funding for water and sewer improvements in this rural eastern Kentucky county. For years, Martin County residents have suffered through terrible and outdated infrastructure – brown, murky water coming from faucets. And sometimes there is little…
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Allman Maynard Obituary
Allman Maynard 1969—2026 Allman Maynard, age 56, of Inez, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1969, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Kelly Maynard and Estella (Bowen) Maynard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Trista Kay Maynard. Survivors…
