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Martin County High School graduates 133 in Class of 2026
See our special keepsake grad section in this week’s print edition of the Mountain Citizen.
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Pope silences critics, Newsome leaves legacy
As Michael Scott famously said, “Well, well, well. How the turntables.” Just a couple of weeks ago, some Kentucky fans were ready to run Mark Pope out of Lexington. The transfer portal was not going the Wildcats’ way, and the social media panic button had been smashed repeatedly. Then Pope delivered. Kentucky landed the biggest…
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Free Fishing Weekend returns June 6-7: Fish Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Anglers can cast a line without purchasing a license or permit during Kentucky’s annual Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy some of the region’s best fishing waters at no cost. A tradition dating back to 1992, Free Fishing Weekend allows…
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Donna Faye Ratcliff Obituary
Donna Faye Ratcliff 1965—2026 Donna Ratcliff, 61, passed away May 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love that will never be forgotten. Born Jan. 24, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Evans and Pricie Evans. Donna was the beloved wife of Lawrence Ratcliff and a…
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Jay Douglas Hinkle Obituary
Jay Douglas Hinkle 1968—2026 Jay Douglas Hinkle, of Warfield, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born Jan. 13, 1968, he was a lifelong resident of Martin County and was known for his dedication to serving others. Doug worked as a paramedic for NetCare and faithfully served his community as a former Fire Chief of the…
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Robert Wilson Fletcher Jr. Obituary
Robert Wilson Fletcher Jr. 1946—2026 Robert Wilson Fletcher Jr., 79, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born Sept. 2, 1946, Robert lived a life of hard work and community service. He was given the nickname “Bobcat” by his father and shortened to “Cat.” Robert…
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Vera Kathleen Horn Obituary
Vera Kathleen Horn 2026 Vera Kathleen Horn of Inez went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Jane (Hinkle) Mills of Inez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
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Lillie Mae Sturgell Sears Obituary
Lillie Mae Sturgell Sears 1940—2026 Lillie Mae Sturgell Sears, 85, of Stepptown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born July 18, 1940, on Marrowbone Creek, she was the daughter of the late Rupert and Grace Sturgell. Lillie was a loving mother and grandmother and a…
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Dyle Edward Dillon Obituary
Dyle Edward Dillon 1955—2026 Dyle Edward Dillon, 71, went to be with his love, Rhoda (Messer), and his baby boy, David Alan Dillon, on May 25, 2026. Born March 23, 1955, he was the son of the late Claude and Nora Dillon. Dyle was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and could find…
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Nelcie Combs Obituary
Nelcie Combs 1932—2026 Nelcie Combs, 94, of Ohio, formerly of Martin County, Kentucky, left this life Sunday, May 24, 2026, after a fall at home. She was born on a frigid day, Feb. 29, 1932, during the Great Depression, to the late Bascom Mills and Maude Salmons Mills. Times were hard. Her dad delivered mail…
