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Richard Maynard Obituary
Richard Maynard 1934—2026 Richard Maynard, 91, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Pikeville Medical Center. Born Aug. 3, 1934, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. Maynard and Vecie Fletcher Maynard. Richard was a retired carpenter and was known for his strong work ethic and the
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Delmer Bowen Obituary
Delmer Bowen 1943—2026 Delmer Bowen, 82, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Born March 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Clarence Bowen and Noldia Bowen. Delmer dedicated 34 years of his life to Norfolk Southern Corporation, where he retired, having made a lasting impact on his colleagues and
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Martin County Judge/Executive presses state officials on $40 million water bid
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty and other local officials met Tuesday in Frankfort with state leaders to discuss the county’s grant applications for nearly $40 million from the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems (WWATERS) program. The General Assembly created the program in
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Brown water, clearer picture
Sometimes the water runs brown and so do our thoughts. When faucets across Martin County turned rust-colored last summer, frustration filled kitchens and laundry rooms alike. People wanted answers, and for a long time all we had were questions, suspicion and a lingering sense that something was being hidden. What we learned this winter is
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Janet L. Gant Obituary
Janet L. Gant 1943—2026 Janet L. Gant, 82, of Otterville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Primrose Assisted Living in Sedalia, Missouri. Born March 2, 1943, in Job, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ershel and Martha (Mills) Bowen. On March 3, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, she married Charles Gary
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Gene Randall Preece Obituary
Gene Randall Preece 2026 Gene Randall Preece, 84, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2026, in Irvine. Gene was a graduate of Goodwill Academy, where he was honored by the Mayor of Washington, DC, upon graduation. He went on to a dedicated career, retiring from Lord & Taylor Department Store after 25 years of
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Fern (Moore) Muncy Obituary
Fern (Moore) Muncy 1954—2026 Fern Muncy, 71, of Pilgrim, passed away Jan. 17, 2026, at home under the loving care of her daughter Michelle McCoy. Born Aug. 24, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Estelene Maynard Moore. Fern is survived by her son, Michael (Pam) Muncy of Louisa, two daughters
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HANDS program supports new families
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department HANDS program is here to support expecting parents and families with children under the age of 3 months. HANDS is a free, voluntary program that offers education, guidance, and encouragement to help families build a strong and healthy start for their children. We are proud to walk
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‘New Year, New You’
BY DOROTHY DILLON As the new year begins, the Martin County Health Department encourages residents to embrace a “New Year, New You” approach by focusing on their health and well-being in 2026. A variety of services are available, including immunizations, health screenings, diabetes support, women’s health services, tobacco cessation, family support through the HANDS home
