Linda Kay VanDyke
Linda VanDyke, 73, passed away peacefully in Humboldt on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. A graveside memorial service was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Humboldt on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Mrs. VanDyke was born in Humboldt, Tenn. to the late Grady and Zelma Fly White. She attended the local schools and worked most of her…
Read MoreTeresa Ann Morris
Funeral services for Mrs. Teresa Morris were held 2 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at The Church at Sugar Creek with Dr. Greg McFadden officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Morris, 60, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2021. She was born in Baldwyn, Miss., November 28, 1960.…
Read MoreAlways a Viking
Keenan Luckey memorialized with helmet decal by Seth Wilkerson August 19, 2021 was a date that will be remembered for a long time in the Humboldt community. Keenan Luckey, a member of the Humboldt High School class of 1993 passed away from COVID. Ted Martin, the quarterback for the Vikings from the 1991-1992 football…
Read MoreWhere were you… on September 11, 2001?
Marvin Sikes – I was at Humboldt Utilities. It was a beautiful September morning. All the ladies had gone to a utility function and us guys were running the place. We were looking forward to having a fun day while the ladies were gone. And was hoping they had one also. Someone came down the…
Read MoreCity board approves new hires, resignations
by Danny Wade After nearly a month, the Humboldt Board of Mayor and Aldermen were back in session for their August 23 meeting. The hour-long meeting included 14 agenda items to discuss. Among agenda items for the meeting were the resignation/retirement of the city’s code enforcement officer, hiring a policeman and a fireman, two resignations…
Read MoreHip Hoppin’ at School
Rapper gives rhymes of hope for East Elementary students by Katrina Smith Wednesday was not the average day of learning for the students at East Elementary School. Not only were the students ready to learn, but they were treated with entertainment. That treat was one that got them jumping and hyped up about life…
Read MoreRachel Laverne Gibson Sanders
Rachel Laverne Gibson Sanders, 88 of Humboldt, Tenn., passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Sanders was born on November 14, 1932 in Gibson County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Tommie and Opal Gibson. She retired after 33 years of service with the Milan Arsenal. Rachel…
Read MoreChronicle wins TN Press first place award
The Humboldt Chronicle staff proudly announces the newspaper won three Tennessee State Press awards; one of those being a first place win. Editor Danny Wade attended the awards luncheon last Friday held in Franklin, Tenn. at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel location. This year, there were 1,208 entries from 79 of the Tennessee Press…
Read MoreSports writer joins staff
Wilkerson to cover Humboldt sports for newspaper Sports fans will see a familiar name covering local games for the Humboldt Chronicle. Seth Wilkerson is the newspaper’s new sports writer. Wilkerson is and has been the voice of the Vikings on radio broadcasts and live streaming sites for the past few years. Now, he will…
Read MoreKeith Lynn Doyle
Graveside services for Keith Doyle were held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Doyle, 62, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home in Humboldt, Tenn. He was born in Humboldt to the late O.C. Doyle and Jean Nicholas Doyle. Mr. Doyle was a 1976 graduate of Humboldt High School…
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