Betty Jean Denton
Betty Jean Denton Private graveside services for Mrs. Betty Jean Denton, 89, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Griers Chapel Cemetery. All services followed the appropriate social distancing protocols, including face masks being recommended, as set for by the CDC and state of Tennessee. Mrs. Denton, a retired teacher and…
Read MoreLocal people making Christmas brighter
The Giving Season by Mindy East The old saying that “it takes a village” still stands true, especially when it comes to helping children and their families at Christmas. For the past six years the Humboldt City Schools gives the opportunity for local businesses and individuals to adopt a family for Christmas. Whether it…
Read MoreSchools, B&G Club partnership ends
by Danny Wade The Humboldt School Board met last Thursday evening for the first time in two months. The November meeting was canceled due to health and safety concerns with the COVID pandemic. The board made quick work of the agenda with discussion limited and voting soon after. It was during the superintendent’s report that…
Read MoreBobby Joe Moore
Bobby Joe Moore Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Joe Moore will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 in the Peabody High School gymnasium in Trenton, Tenn. with Bro. Ronnie Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Humboldt, Tenn. Funeral services will be live-streamed on Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Mr.…
Read MoreGary Lynn Mays
Gary Lynn Mays Funeral services for Mr. Gary Lynn Mays were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Cook officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Mays, 65, passed away December 13, 2020, at his home in Trenton, Tenn. He was born in Humboldt, Tenn.…
Read MoreGrant to aid county schools’ vocational programs
$175k funds provided by Bongards/RDP grant partnership – Humboldt to receive $100,000 by Danny Wade A local industry is partnering with area schools to provide funding for CTE (career and technical education) programs. Bondards is participating in a partnership to boost high school student opportunities to receive training as they prepare to go into the…
Read MoreEdna Opal Blankenship
Edna Opal Blankenship Mrs. Edna Opal Blankenship, 81, of Humboldt, Tenn. passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Bells Nursing Home. Mrs. Blankenship was born to the late Frank and Irma Tucker Foust on July 28, 1939, in Gibson, Tenn. She was a member of Eldad Baptist Church. Mrs. Blankenship retired from D&L in…
Read MoreMaking downtown a Winter Wonderland
Humboldt’s Harper Lee bringing holiday cheer downtown with Christmas art by Danny Wade A young Humboldt artist is bringing her talents to downtown Humboldt in order to spread some holiday cheer. Harper Lee has painted Christmas scenes on the windows for several downtown businesses. Lee’s artistry is on full display and each business is participating…
Read MoreVann is new sports writer
by Danny Wade The Humboldt Chronicle is proud to welcome Rhonda Vann as the new sports writer and photographer. As the wife of a football coach and mom of two sons who played sports, Vann brings her knowledge of sports to the table and is up to the challenge. She and her husband, Coach Dalton…
Read MoreDorothy Goodman
Dorothy Goodman Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Goodman were held 2 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2020, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Scott Bloodworth officiating. Burial followed in Gibson County Memory Gardens. Mrs. Goodman, 85, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Milan. She was born in Humboldt, Tenn. to…
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