Nancy Melinda Ray
Cremation was chosen for Nancy Melinda Ray, age 65. Miss Ray of Sarasota, Fla., a physical therapist, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Bailey Park CLC in Humboldt, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruth (Stith) Ray. Miss Ray is survived by a brother, Robert “Bobby” and wife…
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James David “Cotton” Terry of Humboldt, Tenn. is in the care of Medina Funeral Home. Memorial services were conducted 6 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 from the chapel of Medina Funeral Home. Visitation was Friday from – 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Terry was born August 12,1956 in Illinois and departed this life…
Read MoreCharges against Atkins, Alexander dropped
Charges against two Humboldt car salesmen for failing to provide a car title after a sale were dropped last Wednesday. Taylor Atkins and Billy Alexander both had charges against them dismissed after the state’s assistant district attorney reviewed the evidence, said Atkins’ attorney Bradley Owens. It was the third time the case had been scheduled…
Read MoreFire departments earns SFMO award
FIRE OFFICIALS AWARDED – Local fire officials were recently awarded for their efforts in putting hundreds of fire alarms in homes. Among those on hand when the State Fire Marshall presented honors are (from left) Milan Fire Chief Steve Dillard, Sen. Ed Jackson, Trenton Fire Captain Chris Bufford, Trenton Fire Chief Terrence Elam, Gibson County…
Read MoreTBI looking into officer-involved shooting
At the request of 28th District Attorney General Garry Brown, TBI Special Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning. The incident, according to Josh Devine of the TBI, occurred at 228 Pleasant Hill Road, at a residence just east of Humboldt. Injured was Robert Solberg, 32, who remains…
Read MoreCrossnoe celebrates birthday atop Mt. Fuji in Japan
Humboldt High’s own James R. Crossnoe recently had the experience of a lifetime. On Sept 1, he spent a special birthday atop Mt. Fuji. Crossnoe is a pilot for Delta Airlines and during his layover in Nagoya, Japan on August 30, he and several other crew members decided to climb Mt Fuji. Crossnoe graduated from…
Read MoreDavy Crockett Days kicks off with opening ceremony
By Kim Forbes The 49th annual Davy Crockett Days kicked off Sunday at the Davy Crockett Cabin as a large crowd gathered for the Opening Ceremony. The weather was near perfect for the day. Introductions were made by Alan Abbott, Chairman of the Davy Crockett Days Advisory Committee. Welcoming the guests was Rutherford Mayor…
Read MoreTymikia Glenn named new Milan YMCA director
By Steve Short She’s been a star athlete, coach, fitness trainer and public health educator. Now she adds YMCA Chief Executive to her resume. Tymikia Glenn, formerly the program director and fitness coordinator at the Milan Family YMCA, was last week named as the new director of the Y. “It is kind of a surprise,”…
Read MoreJudge declares mistrial in murder trial after jury hears audience remarks
Judge declares mistrial in murder trial after jury hears audience remarks Trial reset for April 2017 TRENTON Aug. 23 – Circuit Court Judge Clayburn Peeples today granted a motion from state prosecutors for a mistrial in the first degree murder charge against Jerry Heavner of Milan. The trial was reset for April 5, 2017. Mr.…
Read MoreHumboldt’s oldest birthday girl celebrates 103 years
An old popular gospel hymn starts out: “I come to the garden along, while the dew is still on the roses… and he walks with me and he talks with me.” Now, since I have moved to Chattanooga, I get lonesome sometimes, and when I let the 24-hour news media get me down, I phone…
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