Olive Jackson Murphree
Olive Jackson Murphree, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021. She and her husband, Grover Crafton (aka “Jimmy”) Murphree were married in 1947. In 1958 she, Jimmy, and their three sons moved to Milan, Tennessee where she lived until 2016 when she moved to Nashville to be closer to family. She was…
Read MoreRebecca Jean Bland LaRocque
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Jean Bland LaRocque were held 12 noon Saturday, December 18, 2021 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. George McMinn officiating. Burial followed in Centerville Cemetery near Medina. Mrs. LaRocque, 75, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Madison County…
Read MoreHumboldt Chronicle conducts food drive
For over a decade, the Humboldt Chronicle has sponsored a can food drive for the month of December. They get their readers to help fill the boxes. For the month of December, they held a subscription drive offering $10 off renewal fees or new subscriptions to its paper. Savings are a big deal and $10…
Read MoreMaking it Merry
Shop with a Cop is more than presents by Danny Wade Even though Christmas is just a week away, Santa Claus made an early visit to Humboldt last week. He was in town to support Humboldt’s Shop with a Cop event. Even though Saint Nick did not fly in on his sleigh pulled by reindeer,…
Read MoreRichard Lloyd Oliver
Graveside services for Mr. Richard Lloyd Oliver were held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Philip Jett officiating. Mr. Oliver, 67, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was raised in Trenton, Tenn. and graduated from Peabody…
Read MoreJolly Library Guest
Santa Claus came to town by Katrina Smith “You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming town.” These are the first words in the popular Christmas song, “Santa Claus is coming town.” Last Wednesday, that is exactly what happened. Santa Claus came to…
Read More‘Let’s talk’ forum brings issues to light during community event
by Katrina Smith Every day is filled with challenges, but in the midst of these challenges, what can be done? Last Saturday, people in the community assembled together last Saturday to talk about these challenges that affect the community in which they live. Recently, tragedy struck the city. This made everyone think outside the box…
Read MoreRobert Earl Mathews
Robert Earl “Bobby” Mathews, 82, of Humboldt, Tenn. went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2021. Bobby, as he was known as in Humboldt, was born on April 20, 1939 in Fruitland, Tenn. to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cassie Mathews. He was raised in the Fruitland Presbyterian Church and attended Humboldt High School,…
Read MoreWard on the road to success at DSCC
by Katrina Smith After graduation, life begins for each graduate. Some students take the road to work while others take the road to further their educational endeavors. Montrez “Trey” Ward, a 2019 graduate of Humboldt High School, knew his life was just beginning and things would be different. He understood this new plan and was…
Read MoreJean Williams
Funeral services for Ms. Jean Williams, 92, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 12 p.m. until service time. Ms. Williams, an employee of J. Hungerford Smith and faithful member of the Humboldt Church of Christ,…
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