James Ashley Hadley Jr.
James Ashley Hadley Jr., 91, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the West Tennessee State Veteran Home. Mr. Hadley was born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on June 22, 1926, the son of the late James A. Hadley Sr. and Margaret Parks Hadley. He attended Castle Heights High school in Lebanon, Tenn. Mr. Hadley was a…
Read MoreFarrar A. Claybrook-Apple
Farrar A. Claybrook-Apple was called home on June 22, 2018. Mrs. Apple was born December 13, 1933 in Maury City, Tenn. to the late Hobart Claybrook and Allena Claybrook. She graduated from Central High School in Alamo, Tenn. in 1953 and attended Tennessee A&I State University in Nashville, Tenn. Soon afterwards, she transferred to Lane…
Read MoreJames L. Early
James L. Early, 80, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 18, 2018, from Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Early was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Martha Early of Loudon, Tenn. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Ellen; daughters, Becky, her husband Don, and Erin and her…
Read MoreDyer and Kenton festivals kick off this week
Two popular, patriotic festivals kick off this week, and both include Independence Day parades. Dyer Station Celebration starts Wednesday in Dyer, and the White Squirrel Festival begins Saturday in Kenton. Dyer Station Celebration opening ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Dyer VFW. A community-wide church service follows at 7 at the Presbyterian…
Read MoreLarry Joe Smith
Memorial services for Mr. Larry Joe Smith, 79, will be held Friday, June 22, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Hunt Funeral Home chapel in Bradford. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Smith, a retired supervisor, was born in Humboldt, Tenn. on…
Read MoreHarold Loyd DeLoach
Funeral services for Mr. Harold Loyd DeLoach, 91, were held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home in Humboldt, Tenn., with Bill Rice and Billy Hanks officiating. Entombment will follow in Gibson County Memorial Gardens at Gibson, Tenn. with military honors. Visitation with the family was Tuesday,…
Read MoreClaudie Ray Robison
Funeral services for Mr. Claudie Ray Robison, 84, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel with Bill Brown officiating. Burial followed with military honors in Gibson County Memory Gardens at Gibson, Tenn. Visitation was Thursday from 12 p.m. until service time. Mr. Robison, a Navy veteran,…
Read MoreDAR presents Rutherford mayor with check for Davy Crockett Cabin
By Leslie C. Ferguson Wednesday proved to be a lucrative day for the Davy Crockett Cabin in Rutherford. Mayor Bob White and curator of the Chickasaw District Historic Site accepted a $782 check from Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Chairman Linda Lofton. The National Society DAR was established on October 11,…
Read MoreJanelle Cooper Wyble
Janelle Cooper Wyble of Humboldt, Tenn., died Wednesday evening, June 6, 2018 at the Humboldt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Ms. Wyble was born March 7, 1954. She was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Wyble; and her parents, James and Nina Jane Cooper. Ms. Wyble is survived by her brother,…
Read MorePrincipally Speaking
Administrators meet new staffs by Danny Wade Humboldt teachers got a chance to meet their new bosses at two schools last Wednesday. Jason Newman got a chance to meet his staff at Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School and Dr. Renette Coleman spoke with her teachers at Stigall Primary School during introduction meetings at their respective schools.…
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