Allie Sue Parrish
Allie Sue Parrish Graveside services for Ms. Sue Parrish were held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Davis Grove Cemetery near Bradford, Tenn. with Pastor Seth Wilkerson officiating. Ms. Parrish, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at her home. She was born in Arkansas to the late Dotson and Laverne Palmer Dabbs. Ms. Parrish…
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Helen Pearl Lunsford Funeral services with COVID-19 restrictions, including social distancing, for Mrs. Helen Pearl Lunsford, 97, were held on Monday, June 1, 2020 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. Mrs. Lunsford, a retired seamstress for Lil Philly and founding…
Read MoreArchie Gene Dunn
Archie Gene Dunn Mr. Archie G. Dunn, 76, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Humboldt, Tenn. to the late Archie Lee Dunn and Virginia Mathews Dunn Blazer. Mr. Dunn graduated from Gibson High School, class of 1962, and attended Lambuth College. He was employed as a…
Read MoreBusiness as normal—not quite
by Danny Wade When COVID-19 hit pandemic status, federal, state and local leaders acted firmly to help stop the spread. Unfortunately, the means to fight the spread of coronavirus put a major hurting on many small businesses. Even when restrictions began to be lifted for some, the guidelines for others did not change. One profession…
Read MoreAHC senior living rehab holds parade for their residents
Some family members see loved ones for first time in weeks by Mindy East Local healthcare facility residents got to enjoy a drive through parade of family members and the community last Tuesday. With recent shut downs of healthcare facilities, activities coordinator Leeann Polasek wanted to do something for her residents at AHC Humboldt and…
Read MoreBest wishes seniors, schools organize celebrations for seniors’ final farewell
All grades honored at Humboldt’s three schools by Danny Wade Last Thursday was the last day of school for Humboldt students—at least that was the plan before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools were forced to close their doors. Humboldt educators had given students work assignments and listed websites to help keep learning possibilities available…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Gregory
Michael Wayne Gregory Mr. Michael Wayne Gregory, 66, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He worked in dry wall construction and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife, Shirley Trimmer Gregory; a son, Jay Gregory of Paris, Tenn.; two sisters, Tammie…
Read MoreHamlett lawsuit continues
by Danny Wade In late March, Dr. Versie Hamlett, director of Humboldt City Schools, filed a lawsuit in federal court in an attempt to keep her job. The case claims that her contract was not extended due to her refusing to fire qualified white educators and replace them with black educators. The case claims Humboldt…
Read MoreDoris Waldkoetter
Doris Waldkoetter Doris Waldkoetter, 86, of Hobart, Ind., returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after complications of Coronavirus. She was born on March 25, 1934 in Gibson County, Tenn. Mrs. Waldkoetter was delivered at home with the help of a midwife for the exorbitant amount of 75 cents. Mrs. Waldkoetter grew…
Read MoreHumboldt City board hold first meeting in weeks
Moment of silence held for the late Alderlady Donna Johnson by Danny Wade The Humboldt City Board met Monday, May 11 with limited attendees. The meeting was broadcasted live on local radio station, Good News 99.9 FM – 1190 AM. The video is also available on the station’s Facebook page. To begin the meeting, the…
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