Tina Jane Willis Yeager
Services for Tina Jane Willis Yeager, 53, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson. Visitation was Friday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mrs. Yeager, a homemaker and member of Humboldt First Assembly of God Church, passed away…
Read MoreCharles Matthews
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Allen Matthews were held Thursday, December 28, 2017 in the chapel of Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Gadsden, Tenn. Visitation with the family was Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Matthews, 62, of Gadsden,…
Read MoreJohnny Franklin Hobock
Memorial services for Mr. Johnny Franklin Hobock, 81, were held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Visitation was Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time. Mr. Hobock was born in Haywood County in 1936 and passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his home. He worked…
Read MoreHumboldt’s finest give back to those in need
by Kim Forbes Several Humboldt kids had the opportunity to meet police officers, but not for doing something wrong. Now in its fourth year, the Shop with a Cop program in Humboldt continues to grow. Each year, the program broadens its reach to the community. Last year the Shop with a Cop event included eight…
Read MoreCentenarian Gordon celebrates birthday
by Kim Forbes Most of us hope to live a good, long life. Some of us get that chance and some lucky ones of us will, like Dorothy Gordon, get to do it with a flourish. Born December 14, 1917, Dorothy Gordon turned 100 years old last Thursday. Although she says, “I don’t know the…
Read MoreMary Lloyd Moore Harrison
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lloyd Moore Harrison, 75, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Humboldt, Tenn. Visitation was Friday from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the church. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Harrison, a homemaker, passed away on Wednesday, December 13,…
Read MoreDyer board seeking help from outside the city
By J. D. Pinkerton The Dyer City Council met on December 11 and discussed seeking help from outside the city to keep rental properties clean, fire department purchases, anthracite replenishment, and sidewalk repairs. Only four alderpersons were present as Michael Barron, Ray Carroll and Richard Reed were absent. At least four have to attend to achieve…
Read MoreTed E. Jones
Ted E. Jones, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2017. He was born on February 15, 1926 in Humboldt, Tenn., the son of W.L. and Barbara Jones. Mr. Jones graduated from Union University in Jackson, Tenn. and was a member and president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He retired as an auditor from Aetna Insurance Company,…
Read MoreBenny Ray Laster
Benny Ray Laster, born March 23, 1939, passed away December 6, 2017 at the age of 78. Services were held December 10 at Hunt Funeral Home in Bradford, Tenn.
Read MoreV. Art Murphy
V. Art Murphy, M.D. died November 23, 2017 after a long illness. Born June 1, 1933, he was an allergist and a pastor in Humboldt for 30 years. He leaves behind his wife, Pam; his brother, Rev. Tommy Murphy; seven children; 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He will be memorialized December 16 in Lenoir…
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