Right to Know September 9, 2025
Sheriff’s Report Information listed for the Gibson County 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…
Read MoreJanet Estelle Day Worrell
Ms. Janet Day Worrell, age 83, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Private family services will be held. Janet was born in Humboldt to the late Lenny Day and Ruby Wyrick Day. She was a graduate of the Humboldt High School class of 1960. Taking care of her home…
Read MoreJimmy Randall Duke
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Randall Duke, age 81, were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at North Union Cemetery in Bellefontaine, Miss. Visitation was held on Sunday from 2 p.m. until service time. Mr. Duke, a retired telephone cable repairman, US Marine veteran,…
Read MoreVivian Janette Buchanan
Vivian Janette Buchanan, affectionately known to many as “Granny,” was called home by our Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at age 80. She resided at St. Matthew Manor West in Humboldt, Tennessee, along with her beloved pet cat, “Little Bit.” Granny was a hard-working, resilient woman who did not shy away from night shifts…
Read MoreCharles Donald Martin
Charles Donald Martin passed from this earthly home on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Martin, age 75, were held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Chapel Hill Baptist Church near Medina with Dr. Keith Adams and Bro. Mike Sellers officiating. Burial…
Read MoreRight to Know September 2, 2025
Gibson County Grand Jury The Gibson County Grand Jury convened on August 25, returning indictments on multiple offenses, including murder and rape of a child. Michelle Van Straten will be standing trial for first degree murder, two counts of first degree murder in perpetration/attempted perpetration of a crime, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, facilitating…
Read MoreRight to Know August 26, 2025
Sheriff’s Report Information listed for the Gibson County 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…
Read MoreHugh Thomas “Tom” Luckey
Funeral services for Mr. Hugh Thomas “Tom” Luckey will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Antioch Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Espy officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Mr. Luckey, 68, passed away Friday, August 15,…
Read MoreJohn Orville Adkins
John Orville Adkins, 76, of Humboldt, born on October 19, 1948 to John and Rosie Adkins, fell asleep in death on August 8, 2025 peacefully. He lost his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was surrounded by his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren at the Jackson General Hospital. Orville was the baby of the family with…
Read MoreMargaret Perry Caraway
Funeral services for Ms. Margaret (Perry) Caraway will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home. Burial will follow in White Rose Cemetery in Gibson, TN. Visitation will be held prior from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Ms. Caraway, 94, passed away peacefully, Sunday,…
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