Martha Jaynes Hicks is from Newland, North Carolina. She graduated from Newland High School. Martha is married to her husband, Phillip Wade Hicks. They have a son, Phillip Lloyd Hicks; one grandchild, Heather Hodge; and two great-grandchildren. Martha and Wade are members of the Curtis Creek Freewill Baptist Church.

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Martha Jaynes Hicks is from Newland, North Carolina. She lives with her husband, Phillip Wade Hicks. They have a son. Martha is a member of the Curtis Creek Freewill Baptist Church.

Martha is a retired educator. She previously worked as a teacher and school administrator in Avery County.

Martha is a former Avery County Commissioner.

Martha previously was an Avery County Commissioner. She was elected in 2008.

As of January 2, 2026, Martha Jaynes Hicks did not have a website or any information online.

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Martha Jaynes Hicks

Martha is a former Avery County Commissioner. 

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