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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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Milton Ford Jude Obituary
Milton Ford Jude 1946—2025 Milton Ford Jude, age 79, of Pilgrim, passed away Dec. 25, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Nov. 8, 1946, in Threeforks, he was the son of Marie Jude and the late Floyd Jude. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by two children, Lavonna
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Pilgrim man jailed after alleged violent domestic assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A Martin County man faces multiple felony charges after a woman’s urgent 911 report of a violent domestic assault Nov. 29 on Frog Pond Road in Pilgrim. Dispatchers told Kentucky State Police Post 9 that the female caller could be heard saying, “Stop beating me,” followed by a
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Halloween on Wolf Creek: Carters yard of haunting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — By any October measure, Pilgrim’s most theatrical Halloween spectacle glows from a yard along North Wolf Creek Road. At 2763, the Carter home has become a full-blown haunted attraction—equal parts craft, tradition, and love letter to the community. For three years running, Debbie Carter and her family have
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Marion Duncan Obituary
Marion Duncan 1937—2025 There are a few people that you meet in life who have a tremendous influence on your life. Marion Duncan was one of those born with God’s love and was not afraid to show the light God had given him. Marion Duncan, 88, of Pilgrim, deceased at the Martin County Health Care
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Burglary call in Pilgrim lands woman in jail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — An Inez woman allegedly admitted to swallowing 30 Xanax pills she claimed to have found on a porch before being arrested on burglary-related charges Sept. 17 on Bandmill Road. April Nicole Howell, also known as April Hickman, 38, is facing charges of receiving stolen property, criminal trespassing and
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Gates blocking access to cemeteries to come down, says Judge/Executive Lafferty
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty announced last week that the landowner will remove gates blocking access to family cemeteries in Pilgrim. The move restores entry for families who had been shut out for months from visiting their loved ones’ graves. The land in question is under lease to
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William ‘Ken’ Harmon Obituary
William ‘Ken’ Harmon 1944—2022 William McKinley “Ken” Harmon, 78, of Pilgrim, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at the Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez. He was born Aug. 31, 1944, to the late Alexandria Harmon and Sallie Neece. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters Blanche Lengi, Effie Harmon,
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Stella Mae Jude Obituary
Stella Mae Jude 1945—2022 Stella Mae Jude, 77, of Pilgrim, went to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Born Jan. 29, 1945, in Pilgrim, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Angeline White Staton. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Kenith Jude II; siblings Pearl
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Vicie Ann (Copley) Harmon Obituary
Vicie Ann (Copley) Harmon1963—2022 Vicie Ann (Copley) Harmon, 58, of Holty Road, Pilgrim, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 8, 2022, at her home. Born Nov. 17, 1963, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Clo A. Vernatter Copley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in
