Rutherford’s oldest living resident named Davy Days Grand Marshal
By Leslie Ferguson Dorothy “Dot” Loggins recently received the surprise of her life. Davy Days committee members bestowed the coveted title of Grand Marshal upon her. “There weren’t any better choices than Mrs. Dot. We didn’t even really consider anyone else, and it was just meant to be. Mrs. Dot will be 99 years old…
Read MoreGilbert Cleek
Gilbert Douglas Cleek, 80, of Humboldt, Tenn. was in the care of Medina Funeral Home where services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 with Rev. Steven Fonville officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation was 12 – 2 p.m., Thursday prior to the service. Mr. Cleek was born April 10, 1938…
Read MoreDavy Crockett Days begin Oct. 7 in Rutherford
By Alan Abbott The Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee and volunteers want to encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the 51st Davy Crockett Days Festival. The festival, held the first full week of October each year, gives us an opportunity to honor not only Colonel Crockett, but all those who came before us to…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Acuff Ferrell
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Acuff Ferrell, 82, of Waverly, Tenn., died Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Covington, Tenn. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m., Saturday, September 15 in Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Roundtree officiating. Interment followed in the Providence Cemetery at 3 p.m. in Jackson, Tenn. Visitation was from 11 a.m.…
Read MoreJoyce Mayo
Joyce Mayo was born January 22, 1946. She passed away September 16, 2018 after a long illness. Mrs. Mayo was the daughter of Priestly and Vader Jowers of Lexington, Tenn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Willie Nelson Jowers of Lexington, Billy Jowers of Lexington, Junior Jowers of Lexington,…
Read MoreCenturion Tyler still active after 100 years
by Kim Forbes Not everyone gets to reach the age of 100 and when it happens in Humboldt, people are eager to celebrate that milestone. The most recent Strawberry City resident on the cusp of reaching the centenarian club is Kathryn Tyler. Tyler was born September 19, 1918. Last Saturday a celebration in her honor…
Read MoreJohn Franklin Smith
On Sunday, September 9, 2018, John Franklin Smith, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 83 at Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, Ga. He passed away peacefully and quietly as he lived, surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith lived his final years in Acworth, Ga. with his daughter, Stephanie and her family and…
Read MoreDistrict principals review achievement, growth scores for Gibson Co. school district board
By Crystal Burns Eight of the nine Gibson County Special School District principals reviewed their schools’ TNReady achievement and TVAAS growth scores at Thursday’s school board meeting. Overall, district students placed in the Top 10 in the state in three achievement categories: eighth in 5-8 Science with 79.9 percent of students testing On Track or…
Read MoreJimmy Burnett
Jimmy Burnett passed away September 6, 2018 at Humboldt Medical Center. Services will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Morning Star Baptist Church at 1 p.m.
Read MoreOllie Ruth Claybrook Farmer
Ollie Ruth Claybrook Farmer swiftly left her earthly body on September 3, 2018. Born in Gates, Tennessee on October 7, 1928, she moved to Humboldt, Tennessee when she started high school and had been a resident there ever since. She met and married her Stigall High School sweetheart, Mr. Calvin Farmer, who is left to…
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