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William Eddy Blake Obituary
William Eddy Blake 1956—2025 William Eddy Blake, 69, known to the community as Eddy, passed away peacefully Dec. 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 25, 1956, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the youngest child of the late Roy Otis and Dorris Gifford Blake. Eddy was a graduate of Symmes…
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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…
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Man’s flight in Warfield prompts school shutdown, ends in two arrests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A man’s flight from an apartment complex Monday afternoon on Hode Road prompted Warfield Elementary School to shut down while Martin County Sheriff’s deputies searched the area. Deputy J.C. Kirk said he was patrolling the complex after law enforcement received a tip that a subject linked to a…
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Plans unveiled for inclusive playground in Martin County
Adult prom Saturday will help raise money for the project BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The group behind bringing an inclusive playground in Martin County unveiled a 3D-rendered design last week that shows an exciting set of playground equipment that will be fun for all ages and abilities. Kelli Jo Kirk-Blair’s organization, the…
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Harrison Moore Obituary
Harrison Moore 1953—2022 Harrison Moore, age 69, of Warfield, passed away Oct. 13, 2022, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born March 7, 1953, in Paintsville, he was the son of the late Charlie and Louise Moore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Clay Moore and…
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Susan Denise Harris Obituary
Susan Denise Harris 1964—2022 Susan Denise Harris, 57, of Warfield, daughter of Prentice and Billye Jo Harris, took her Savior’s arms and stepped into Heaven Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. She was born Nov. 26, 1964. Susan was a graduate of Marshall University, majoring in accounting. Her entire life was spent helping others and was a…
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George Alley Obituary
George Alley 1934—2022 George Alley, 87, of Warfield, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Highlands ARH Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Born Nov. 8, 1934, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Mary Rose Alley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepmother, Josephine (Waller)…
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Patsy Ann Preece Obituary
Patsy Ann Preece 1961—2022 Patsy Ann Preece, 61, of Warfield, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at her sister’s home. Born May 8, 1961, in Pilgrim, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Mirtie Robinson Preece. She is preceded in death by her brothers, David (Crock) Preece and…
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William ‘Blondie’ Muncy Obituary
William ‘Blondie’ Muncy 1943—2022 William “Blondie” Muncy, 78, of Warfield, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the Highlands ARH Hospital in Prestonsburg. Born Dec. 5, 1943, in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Columbus and Laudie Moore Muncy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in…
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Georgiann Jarrell Obituary
Georgiann Jarrell 1945—2022 Georgiann York Jarrell, 76, of Collins Creek Road, Warfield, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1945, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarilda Lackey York. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Freddy Bowen,…
