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Linda Fisher

Linda Carrol Fisher passed away February 18 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Eldad, Tenn. to parents Marshall Tyler and Margie Meredith Prince in 1942. Mrs. Fisher was a graduate of Gibson High School where she was active in the Beta Club, FHA, paper staff and a Wildcat cheerleader. After…

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Melissa Mitchum

Funeral services for Ms. Melissa Mitchum, 51, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025 in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Fonville officiating. Entombment followed at Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Tenn. Ms. Mitchum passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home. She was born in Jackson to John…

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Rickey Coleman

Graveside services for Mr. Rickey Coleman, 71, were held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Hopewell Cemetery near Medina with Kenny Perry officiating. Rickey, formerly of Humboldt, passed away in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Thursday, February 20, 2025. James Richard Coleman was born in Milan, TN to the late George Keaton and Mary Adeline (Boswell) Coleman.…

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Historic Humboldt building comes down

By Shane Wofford A piece of Humboldt history is officially no more. Throughout last week, demolition crews worked to tear down the building located at 1322 Main Street in downtown Humboldt. Crews began work at the beginning of the week, and by Friday, all that was left was the rubble. The building has had a…

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Jessie Stills

Funeral services for Jessie Lou Stills, 83, of Gibson, were held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Bodkin Funeral Home. Burial to followed in the White Rose Cemetery in Gibson. Visitation with the family was Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Stills was born on March…

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Tommy Finch

Tommy Finch, 82, a beloved father, husband and former Gibson County Commissioner, passed away at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness on January 29, 2025. Mr. Finch was born on October 27, 1942 in Dyer, Tenn. to Gerald and Elaine (Alford) Finch. He was the grandson of Kelly and Luna Mae Finch of…

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Curtis Halford

Curtis Halford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Born on March 27, 1943, in Union City, Tenn., Mr. Halford was a lifelong resident of the state he loved and served with honor. His’ passion for his community led him…

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Malcom Gregory

Services for Mr. Malcom Gregory were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home North Chapel in Humboldt. Burial followed at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024 and from noon until time of service on Saturday, November 30. Mr. Gregory was…

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Right to Know December 10

Sheriff’s Report Information listed for the Humboldt Sheriff’s Report is obtained from court records and printed as is. The Humboldt Chronicle cannot assume responsibility for correcting inaccuracies when information accurately reflects the records. Readers are cautioned that some names published may be similar to or the same as those of other members of the community.…

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