2014-05-14

Eugene Shepherd dies at 94



Funeral services for Eugene Shepherd, 94, will be held at 3 p. m. today (Wednesday) at Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Whitesburg. The son of the late Dewey and Dora Frazier Shepherd, he died May 10 at his home at Partridge. He was the widower of Mary Caudill Shepherd, and the brother of […]

First ‘food summit’ is set for Hindman



What started as a Facebook group made up of people from across the U.S. interested in traditional Appalachian food has grown into the first annual “Appalachian Food Summit: A Celebration of Our Appalachian Food Heritage.” The event take place May 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hindman Settlement School in Hindman. The multi-state gathering, the first of […]

Train hits, kills Isom man, 35



Police are investigating the death of a 35-year-old Isom man who was hit by a train Sunday afternoon. Michael “Shaun” Fields was lying between railroad tracks near Tipple Road in Isom when a train struck him at 2:42 p.m. on May 11, said Kentucky State Police Det. Randy Combs, who reviewed surveillance footage of the incident captured from a camera […]

Memorial services planned May 24



Memorial services will be held at the Charlie Logan Cemetery at 2 p.m., May 25. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Buell Craft at 633-5462.

SECOND BIRTHDAY



Kennadie Brooklynn Combs of Carcassonne, will turn two on May 17. She is the daughter of Justin Combs and Jessica Sparks. Her grandparents are Lee Roy and Diana Combs of Carcassonne, and Paula Sparks of Isom and the late Jeff Sparks of Neon. She will have a Minnie Mouse party at home.

Memorial meeting held at Doty Creek Church

Jeremiah

Hope everyone had a happy Mother’s Day on Sunday. We enjoyed a cookout together with our mom and dad (Coreen and Don Pridemore) at their property above their house. We get the use of the old Madison Smith property, and land from Mom’s grandfather, James Tairl Smith, is still in the family. Bonita, Keitzi “K.P.” and myself, plus a lot […]

Strange But True



• It was Spanish philosopher George Santayana who made the following observation: “Sanity is a madness put to good uses.” • On a per-pound basis, your brain uses 10 times the calories as any other part of your body. • You might be surprised to learn that the U.S. state that is closest to Africa is Maine. • Those who […]

Speak Your Piece

Tell us what’s on your mind. No need to give your name.

Call 633-7508 from 9 am Tuesday to 9 am Friday. In addition to the telephone and the U.S. Mail, The Mountain Eagle accepts comments to Speak Your Piece by electronic mail. Our address is: mtneagle@bellsouth.net I think it is a shame that a candidate for magistrate in District One wouldn’t have run, but his wife has made him. . Eastern […]

Now here’s a tip



• Great ways to remove stuck labels: nail polish remover (NOT for use on plastics), WD-40 oil, soaking in hot water, rubbing alcohol. • “Do you love burgers? Here’s a great thing our family does that saves money and is very handy: When ground beef goes on sale, we buy a large quantity and premake many burger patties, seasoned and […]

I seem to be busy doing nothing

Whitesburg

Hello everyone. Hope everything is going well for all of you. I’m enjoying this pretty weather and watching all the gardens growing, if they are fortunate in having one. I’m going to get some tomato plants soon. I’ve been saying that for a long time. I keep forgetting or am just too lazy. I’ve got good intentions, I just don’t […]