Reau Graves Jr.
Reau Graves Jr. Reau Graves, the first child of Reau Graves Sr. and Rebecca Fly Graves, was born on October 2, 1936. His great journey on this earth came to a close on January 4, 2022, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Elnora Lovell Graves; five daughters, Dianna…
Read MoreJames “Pete” E. Williams
James “Pete” E. Williams Funeral services for Mr. James “Pete” E. Williams, 91, were held Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home with Tim Fuqua officiating. Burial followed in Zion Cemetery at Brazil, Tenn. Visitation with the family was at 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral…
Read MorePaul Edwin Thompson III
Paul Edwin Thompson III Paul Edwin Thompson III passed this life on January 6, 2022 at AHC Humboldt. A private graveside service was conducted at Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nutbush, Tenn. with Dr. Greg McFadden officiating. Mr. Thompson was born in Brownsville, Tenn. on December 7, 1946 to Martha Jean Smith and Paul…
Read MoreBilly Dale Yarbrough
Billy Dale Yarbrough Cremation was chosen for Mr. Billy Dale Yarbrough, age 44. The family will hold a private memorial service. Mr. Yarbrough, a construction worker, passed away December 24, 2021 in Humboldt, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his father, John Allen Yarbrough Sr.; and his brother, James Gordon Yarbrough. Mr. Yarbrough is…
Read MoreMary Louise Watson Wallsmith
Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Louise Watson Wallsmith, 84, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Mrs. Wallsmith, a retired employee of Kimberly Clark and member of the Humboldt Church of Christ, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in…
Read MoreCunningham to run for Gibson County mayor
The following is a paid political announcement “After prayerful consideration, the support of my family, and the encouragement of respected friends, I am announcing my candidacy for Gibson County mayor,” said Nelson Cunningham. “Gibson County has been my home for 48 years. I graduated from Milan High School and the University of Tennessee Knoxville where…
Read MoreHistoric Marker
by Katrina Smith History was unveiled at the site where Stigall High School once stood. Gwendolyn Thomas and Tracie Claybrook, removed the covering unveiling a marker that honors the school and Tom Stigall, the first African American principal. Thomas and Claybrook both worked diligently soliciting donations from others to help make this possible. “These donations…
Read MoreJohn Wood Pipkin
Memorial services for Woody Pipkin will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home.Mr. Pipkin, 72, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at his home.He was born in Humboldt,…
Read MorePasadena, California, here we come
by Logan Watson Members of the Gibson County Mass Band boarded planes Monday morning bound for Pasadena, Calif. and a world-wide audience as part of the 2022 Rose Parade this Saturday. The Mass Band is comprised of band members from Gibson County High School, Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School, Milan High School, Peabody High School and…
Read MoreViking athletics bring disaster relief
by Katrina Smith Disaster can strike and affect people within a few seconds. Last Saturday, parts of West Tennessee experienced the forces of a tornado that left many people displaced but especially in Kenton, Tenn. The athletic department at the Humboldt Jr./Sr. High School wanted to help make a difference. Coach Craig “Teddy” Pettigrew was…
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