Moments and Memories of WHS



1954 Whitesburg Band participates In Tug Valley festival The Whitesburg Band under the direction of band instructor, Jack Taylor, participated in the festivities at the Tug Valley Festival at Williamson, W.Va. on Saturday. Ten bands took part in the marching, Whitesburg making an outstanding showing. This was not a competitive event, but much valuable experience was gained by the band […]

Lindsey Sexton succumbs at 78



Funeral services for Lindsey Mae Sexton, 78, of Jenkins, were held December 19 at Carty Funeral Home in Jenkins. Burial was in the Fleming family cemetery. A daughter of the late Dewey Sturgill, Sr. and Elsie Cooper Sturgill and the widow of Kenneth Sexton, she died December 15 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was also preceded in death by a […]

Services held for Patronuia Posey



Patronuia “Pat” Elaine Sparks Posey, age 70, died December 9 at her home in Greenfield, Ind. Born in Mayking to the late Rev. William “Bill” and Susie Webb Sparks, she was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Juanita, Denoral, Maewood, Carnell, William, Ronnie and R.F . She was graduated from Whitesburg High School, and attended Morehead State University. Mrs. […]

Rites held for Mabel Duncil



Funeral services for Mabel Quillen Duncil, 89, of Whitesburg, were held December 13 in Whitesburg. Burial was in Green Acres Memorial Park at Ermine. Born in Deane to the late Sealand and Elizabeth Bentley Quillen, she died December 10 at Letcher Manor Nursing Home in Whitesburg. She was the widow of Ellis Duncil, and was also preceded in death by […]

SPEAKING OF SOAPS



RECAPS DEC. 19 – 23 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL — Katie struggled with what to do with incriminating evidence that could possibly be construed as a threat to another. Quinn planned to surprise Eric with a slight modification to the backyard of the Forrester mansion. As Quinn was testing out the gift, Ridge inadvertently witnessed a side of her […]

Rites held for Howard Thompson



Howard Thompson, Jr., 84, died December 8 at his home in Jenkins. Born in Cromona to the late Howard Thompson, Sr. and Jessie Mae Mahone Thompson, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a cousin of the late E. Marie Burgess. Surviving are an aunt, Willie Pearl Young of Waldorf, Md.; two first cousins, Michelle […]

Salome’s Stars



Your 7-day horoscope for week of December 26 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With the new year’s opportunities almost within reach, the Arian’s courageous aspects are raring to go. And don’t be surprised if a lot of people follow the zodiac’s most trusted leader. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Change lies ahead for the brave Bovine who is […]

Easy breakfast recipe is holiday gift for you



Good Housekeeping’s holiday gift to you: easy make-ahead French toast! Bacon French-Toast Bake 1 loaf challah or brioche bread, cut into 1/2-inchthick slices (about 1 pound) 6 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 slices bacon, chopped 1. Leave bread slices spread […]

Top Ten Baby Names



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