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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…
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Lois Jean Maynard Obituary
Lois Jean Maynard 1942—2025 Lois Jean Maynard, 83, of Russell, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at the Martin County Healthcare Facility. She was born Sept. 20, 1942, in Martin County. Lois Jean was an accomplished seamstress who held several patents for medical devices that she manufactured and sold. She was preceded in death by…
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Terry Lee Moore Obituary
Terry Lee Moore 1956—2025 Terry Lee Moore, 69, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, formerly of Beauty, Kentucky, passed away Nov. 26, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Sept. 6, 1956, in Martin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Nancy Jude Moore and John Clayburn Moore. In addition to his…
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Kermit Lee Howell Obituary
Kermit Lee Howell 1951—2025 Kermit Lee Howell, 74, of Warfield, passed peacefully from this life Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Born March 5, 1951, in Martin County, he was the son of the late James Robert Howell and Mary Fluty Howell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Eloise Howell, with whom…
