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Jerry Jerome Moore Obituary
Jerry Jerome Moore 1942—2025 Jerry Jerome Moore, 83, of Lovely, passed away peacefully Oct. 14, 2025, at Community Hospice in Ashland. Born Sept. 17, 1942, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Herbert and Vina (Maynard) Moore. Jerry was a graduate from Warfield High School where he excelled at basketball and academics.
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Helen (Bowen) Harless Obituary
Helen (Bowen) Harless 1953—2025 Helen (Bowen) Harless, age 71, of Louisa, passed away Oct. 13, 2025. Born Nov. 20, 1953, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Merle (Johnson) Bowen. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harless Sr.; son, Danny Kay Harless;
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Sherri Lynn Horne Obituary
Sherri Lynn Horne 1960—2025 Sherri Lynn Horne, age 65, passed away Oct. 12, 2025, at Embassy of Winchester in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Born April 22, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Omia Edward and Donna Jean (Griffith) Allen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one
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Carma (Fletcher) Jude Sweeney Obituary
Carma (Fletcher) Jude Sweeney 1941—2025 Carma (Fletcher) Jude Sweeney, age 84, of Inez, passed away Oct. 8, 2025, at Highlands ARH in Prestonsburg. Born Aug. 10, 1941, in Inez, she was the daughter of the late Shadle and Lizzie (Dye) Fletcher. In addition to her parents, Carma is preceded in death by her first husband,
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Marvin Johnson Obituary
Marvin Johnson 1961—2025 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Johnson, age 64, who passed away peacefully Sept. 28, 2025, at Community Hospice Care in Ashland. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided during this difficult time. Born Jan. 14, 1961, in Inez, he was the son of
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Marie Fitch Obituary
Marie Fitch 1929—2025 Marie Fitch, 96, of Inez, passed away peacefully at her home Sept. 25, 2025. Born Jan. 14, 1929, in Martin County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Wilda Endicott Fitch and Tom Fitch. Marie worked many years with Western Electric before retiring. She was a devoted sister and aunt, remembered
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Sounds of Harvest Fest: Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar
INEZ — Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar closed out Saturday night at the Harvest Fest with a powerhouse performance on the Court Street stage in Inez. With his fiery guitar licks, gritty vocals and a band that kept the energy surging, Solar delivered a mix of crowd favorites and original songs that had festivalgoers singing along.
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Former Martin County man missing in Mansfield, Ohio
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MANSFIELD, Ohio — Former Martin County resident Christopher Williamson has been reported missing in Mansfield, Ohio. Family members say Williamson left his home for a walk at about 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and did not return. His last confirmed sighting was that evening at 9 p.m. at the Kroger
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $752,000 to support apple sorting facility in Martin County
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced Wednesday that it is awarding a $752,000 grant to the Martin County nonprofit Community at the Core Inc. in Debord. The EDA stated in a press release that this grant will support the procurement of production equipment at a new apple sorting facility.
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Lowmansville man indicted on firearms, marijuana charges in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Matthew R. Gooslin, a 41-year-old resident of Lowmansville, is facing multiple charges, including one felony and three misdemeanors, following his indictment in Martin County. The indictment, issued June 9, accuses Gooslin of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, improper registration plate, possession of marijuana, and giving false identifying
