Humboldt Chronicle - Obituaries
Myra Elam: Helping Others Find Their Purpose
By Ethan Orwig Have you ever heard of a trust fall? Often used for corporate training courses or a silly thing to do with friends, the idea is that one person closes their eyes while the other stands behind them with outstretched arms. The blinded person must choose to fall backwards or not, discerning whether…
Read MoreExposing Monsters: CASA Hosts Online Predator Awareness
On a dim and foggy Tuesday evening at the Humboldt Medical Center, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), hosted a brutally honest seminar warning parents about the growing darkness of the online world, and how to protect children from falling prey to malicious online predators. Organized by Executive Director of CASA of Midwest Tennessee Treva Maitland, the event was led by author and former law enforcement investigator, Tony Kail.…
Read MoreTrenton honors veterans with city wide celebration
November 11 kicked off a chilly Veteran’s Day morning at Oakland Cemetery to honor the lives of the soldiers who have fallen protecting our town and country. Although the winds rushed across the graves of the fallen, the cold morning didn’t stop people from gathering to watch the raising of Old Glory. the Vietnam Veterans…
Read MoreCadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl”
Cadence, Rhythm, and Ink: The Musical Creation of “The Wizard and The Owl” By Ethan Orwig One of the most vivid memories I have as a child was sitting cross legged before my dad’s seemingly eternal collection of books, he stored on the shelves of our Oakland Tennessee living room. From history biographies to fantasy…
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 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…
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