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Charles Wendell Howard Obituary
Charles Wendell Howard 1935—2025 It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our precious dad, Wendell Charles Howard, who departed this life Feb. 10, 2026. Dad was blessed with 90 years of life. He was full of life, always on the go and loved to tell stories about his life’s adventures.
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Break the Vape: Quit help is free
BY DOROTHY DILLON Here in Martin County, we care about the health and well-being of every person in our community, from our youth to our adults and families. Vaping may seem harmless or trendy, but the reality is much more serious. Many electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that can harm developing brains
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State announces $20,000 for Martin County heritage exhibits
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Fiscal Court will receive $20,000 in state grant funding to create interpretive exhibits on President Lyndon B. Johnson’s historic “War on Poverty” visit to Inez in 1964, the Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) announced Friday. The KHC said the second and final round of America250KY Sub-Grant Awards will provide
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Martin County storms past Paintsville 93-77; Dials joins 1,000-point club
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Dials scored his 1,000th career point in highlight fashion, leading Martin County (16-7) to a 93-77 win over Paintsville (11-12) at home Feb. 11 to stay unbeaten in 57th District play. Coach Jason “JJ” James’ Cardinals improved to 6-0 in the 57th District and 9-0 against 15th Region
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Tennessee man to pay nearly $10K for hunting violations in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Tennessee man will pay nearly $10,000 in fines, court costs and restitution after pleading guilty Feb. 2 in Martin Circuit Court to five hunting-related offenses in Martin County last fall. Court records show Tanner Smelcer, 24, of Beas Lane Hollow Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to
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Tomahawk icon James E. Webb passes away at 81
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Traditional music enthusiast, master luthier and retired educator James E. Webb passed away Feb. 5, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. His passing marks a profound loss for the local music community and serves as a bittersweet reminder of the quiet but extraordinary impact he has had
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Joann Ratliff Obituary
Joann Ratliff 1956—2026 Joann Ratliff, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (GG), passed away peacefully at her residence in Ashville, Ohio, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at 8:51 a.m. at the age of 69. Born Oct. 6, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harlin and Opal Ratliff. She was raised
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James Edward Webb Obituary
James Edward Webb 1944—2026 James Edward Webb, a beloved educator, talented musician and skilled luthier, passed away in Frankfort, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He lived most of his quiet life on Stidham Lane in Martin County. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Linda Webb, his
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Bonnie Jean Dials Duncan Obituary
Bonnie Jean Dials Duncan 1951—2026 Bonnie Jean Dials Duncan, 74, of Staffordsville, formerly of Martin County, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, surrounded by her family. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside
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Roy Lee Crum Obituary
Roy Lee Crum 1953—2026 Roy Lee Crum, 72, of Inez, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born May 22, 1953, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Glen R. Crum and Norma Sexton Crum of Big Elk Creek. Roy worked as a mine electrician at Wolf Creek
