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The Mountain Eagle · Whitesburg, KY

Funeral services are held for Arius K. Holbook Jr.

ARIUS K. HOLBROOK JR. Funeral services for Arius K. Holbrook Jr., 83, of Sergent, were held November 6 in Whitesburg. A son of the late Arius K. Holbrook Sr. and Blanche Bolling Holbrook, he died November 3 at his home. A 50-year Mason and Grand Commander of the state-level organization Grand Commandery of Kentucky, the statewide governing body for the Knights Templar, and the Eastern Star, he was a member of Sergent Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sue Holbrook; a daughter, Lisa King of Sergent; a son, Clay (Michele) Holbrook of Crestwood; a brother, Mitchell (Sheila) Holbrook of Mayking; five grandchildren, Stevie (Kelly) Holbrook, Tamara (Mark) Sexton, Brandon (Leann) Moore, Trisha (Tori) Carter and Caden Holbrook; and three great-grandchildren, Ace, Dreyden and Jaydah.

The Mountain Eagle · Whitesburg, KY

Honoring their service

(Photo by Sam Adams) A soldier’s statue stands before a memorial bearing the names of Letcher County servicemen killed in wars from World War I through Vietnam outside the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg. “We who share the peace honor those who preserved it,” the inscription reads. As the nation observes Veterans Day, the memorial offers a place to reflect on the sacrifices of the fallen and the service of all who have worn the nation’s uniform. The post Honoring their service first appeared on The Mountain Eagle.

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The Mountain Eagle · Hazard, KY

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Two Letcher County residents die after separate accidents

AMANDA CARTER Two Letcher County residents died in separate accidents since Saturday, one in a single-vehicle crash in Perry County and the other after falling from a roof at Crafts Colly. Amanda Carter, 35, of Burdine, died Saturday, November 7, in a crash on KY 15 in the Chavies community of Perry County. WILLIAM MORTON Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard responded after Perry County 911 requested assistance with a collision involving injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, Carter was driving north in a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander when she failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the southbound lane. The vehicle struck a guardrail, overturned and came to rest against an earthen embankment. State police said Carter was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. She was pronounced dead at the scene by the Perry County Coroner’s Office. A passenger was taken to Hazard ARH Hospital for treatment of injuries described as not life-threatening.

Harlan Enterprise · Harlan, KY

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Harlan Community Thanksgiving service set for Nov. 24

The 19th Annual Harlan Community Thanksgiving service will be held on Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Harlan. It is sponsored by Harlan-area churches. The non-denominational service is open to everyone in the community. David Hoskins, of the Corbin Presbyterian Church, will be sharing a Thanksgiving message. Mr. Hoskins grew up in Harlan and is looking forward to participating in this service. Choral music will be directed by Parker Boggs. Judge Executive Dan Mosley will be reading the Presidential Proclamation of Thanksgiving. Lay readers from various churches will be participating. An offering will be accepted for Christ’s Hands.

Harlan Enterprise · Harlan, KY

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Adkins touts eastern Kentucky roots in campaign stop in Harlan

Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins visited Harlan County on Tuesday. Adkins spoke to a group of supporters at Camp Blanton, bringing a strong message of opportunity and possibility for Eastern Kentucky. “Folks, I’m not a candidate that’s from eastern Kentucky; I’m a candidate that lives in Eastern Kentucky. My goal as governor is to make it to where the only people who leave communities like Harlan County are folks who want to, not because they have to,” Adkins said as he addressed the crowd. For the last eight years, Adkins has served as the Senior Advisor for Gov. Andy Beshear. In that role, Adkins claimed that he has “been in the arena and knows what it takes to lead all parts of the Commonwealth to a brighter tomorrow.” Adkins touted strong financial support in the first quarter of his campaign, as he will take on current Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman in the Democratic primary in May.