Judge Ellis dies
Chancery Court Judge George Ellis passed away Monday morning at his home in Dyer, Tenn. Judge Ellis has served Gibson County courts since 1978 when he became the youngest individual in state history to serve on a constitutionally-mandated court. Ellis was appointed as the General Sessions Judge for Gibson County by the late Governor Ray…
Read MoreRebecca “Becky” Jane Arnold
Memorial services for Mrs. Becky Arnold will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home in Medina with Bro. Terry Hansen officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Mrs. Arnold, 82, passed away November 8, 2021 at the Tennessee State…
Read MoreHoward Ray Dunn Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Howard Ray Dunn Jr., 52, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed in Gibson County Memory Gardens. Visitation was Saturday, November 6 from 6 until 8 p.m. Mr. Dunn passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home. He was…
Read MoreSven Kyper
Sven Kyper died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and fur babies on November 5, 2021. He had over 20-year battle with cancer. Mr. Kyper was born to Mildred (Leander) and Robert Kyper on March 31, 1946 in ULM, Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Robert Kyper; and step-grandchild,…
Read MoreMatthew Thomas Lytle
Matthew Thomas Lytle, 38, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Jackson, Tenn. He was born on July 29, 1983 in Humboldt, Tenn. to Tommy Lytle (Sandy) of Jackson and the late Susan Lynn Lytle of Humboldt. Mr. Lytle is survived by two daughters, Olivia Grace Lytle of Huntingdon, Tenn. and Neveah Angel-Lynn Lytle of Kissimmee, Fla.; grandmother, Hazel Moss of…
Read MoreBarnett brings girl power
by Katrina Smith Living in a world full of confusion can be overwhelming for some people. Times are different today than they were yesterday. The youth are faced with so many peer pressures such as bullying, self-esteem and self-worth. These peer pressures may be the same as yesterday but the weight of the pressures is…
Read MoreMya Marie Hickman
Funeral services for Mya Marie Hickman, 16, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 in the chapel of Ronk Funeral Home in Alamo, Tenn. with Bro. Donald Scott officiating. Miss Hickman passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born on April 18, 2005 to Shane Hickman and April Bell Hickman. She was…
Read MoreKerry Elaine Robinson Pledge
Kerry Elaine Robinson Pledge, beloved mother, wife, sister and friend, passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Pledge was a licensed cosmetologist, former childcare worker at Northside Daycare and West Jackson Baptist Church, and most recently, paraprofessional for Jackson Madison County Schools. She was the daughter of…
Read MoreLet’s talk safety: police, schools have plans
by Katrina Smith No one wants to be hurt and no one wants to be in danger. Sometimes, situations can arise that causes the safety of others to be violated. What is safety? According to Webster’s dictionary, safety is freedom from harm or danger. Humboldt Police Department Police Chief, Reynard Buchanan shared ideas on how…
Read MoreBobby N. Williams
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby N. Williams, 89, were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Gary Williams officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Williams passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Crockett County to…
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