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Mitchell Meddings Obituary
Mitchell Meddings 1951—2026 Mitchell Meddings, 75, of Inez, died July 27, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 3, 1951. Mitchell worked as a coal truck driver until his retirement. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. July 29, 2026, at the Meddings Family Cemetery in Mill Creek, West Virginia.
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William Everett ‘Dutch’ Daniels Obituary
William Everett ‘Dutch’ Daniels 1951—2026 William Everett “Dutch” Daniels, age 75, beloved father, Papaw, Marine and friend, passed away Monday, June 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Born Feb. 19, 1951, he was the son of the late Everett Lee Daniels and Sarah Ellen (DeLong) Daniels. Dutch proudly served his country…
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George Fletcher Obituary
George Fletcher 1954—2026 George Fletcher, 72, of Inez, passed away July 20, 2026, in Ashland. Born in 1954 in Martin County, he was the son of the late Richard and Polly Nelson Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Forrest and Sheldon Fletcher; sisters, Janie Fletcher, Nancy Alice…
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Music, moonshine, medieval flair take over Appalachian Artist Festival, July 31-Aug. 1
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For two days this summer, downtown Inez will become the sort of place where an Elvis tribute artist, a moonshine maker, a mounted archer and a mouth-painting artist can all reasonably be considered part of the same plan. The fourth annual Appalachian Artist Festival returns July 31 and…
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Paul Hinkle Obituary
Paul Hinkle 1931—2026 Paul Hinkle, 94, of Inez, passed away peacefully July 17, 2026, at his home. Born Oct. 10, 1931, in Inez, he was the son of the late Printis and Rosa Dalton Hinkle. Paul worked for many years with Norfolk Southern Railroad before finishing his career at Wolf Creek Collieries Preparation Plant. He…
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Irene (Stepp) Hackney Hensley Obituary
Irene (Stepp) Hackney Hensley 1949—2026 Irene (Stepp) Hackney Hensley completed her earthly journey July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives she touched so deeply. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and her savior, Jesus Christ. Irene was a loving homemaker who found joy…
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James Edwin Cook Obituary
James Edwin Cook 1943—2026 James Edwin Cook, age 83, of Riverside, California, formerly of Martin County, Kentucky, passed away July 12, 2026. Born June 27, 1943, in Debord, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Edwin and Drethel Spence Cook. James is survived by his two sons, Brian (JoAnn) Cook and Duane Cook, both…
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Star-spangled celebration
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility residents celebrated Independence Day with a cookout, fresh watermelon and plenty of patriotic fun. Residents posed with red, white and blue decorations and enjoyed time together on America’s 250th anniversary.
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Donna Rae (Butcher) Watson Obituary
Donna Rae (Butcher) Watson 1940—2026 Donna Rae (Butcher) Watson, 86, of Broadway, Ohio, formerly of Martin County, passed away June 29, 2026, at Prestige Gardens in Marysville, Ohio. Born May 8, 1940, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Thurmond and Ora (Cline) Butcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…
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Martin County seniors prove competitive spirit never gets old
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — If there were a medal count for enthusiasm, the Martin County Senior Citizens Center might have swept that category, too. A group of local seniors traveled to the 39th annual Big Sandy Senior Games in May and returned home with an impressive collection of top finishes in everything from bowling…
