Noah Bell celebrated his first birthday on Sept. 6 with a Sponge Bob Square Pants party at Dairy Queen. He is the son of Trinity and Niky Bell of Sandlick.
Hall reunion held
The Jonathan “Donnie” and Savannah (Bentley) Hall family reunion was held at the home of Bob Hall in Grayson on Sept. 6. The children of Donnie and Savannah Hall — Morgan, Nancy Jane, Willie, Floyd and Arnold — are all now deceased. Dorothy Hall Potter, daughter of Morgan, was the oldest person attending, and Stella Grace Welch, great-great-granddaughter of Floyd, […]
Death stirs lifetime of memories
It seems like yesterday, although it has been nearly four months since I held her hand as she took her last breath and crossed over to the other side of living. I thought I was prepared to see her slip away, but I was wrong. I miss her everyday. My mind brings back things she said and did I didn’t […]
Mrs. Cornett soon to be 90
Goldie Cornett of Hallie will soon turn 90. She celebrated her coming birthday on August 30, with over 100 family and friends attending a surprise party. The gathering was hosted by her children, Winona Minor of Asheville, N.C.; Walena Breeding and Aloda Breeding, both of Lexington; Zoni Tolliver of Woodbury, Minn.; James Clinton (Bud) Cornett of Hallie, and Jeffrey Cornett […]
Family Day set
Camp Nathanael at Emmalena will host its annual Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and includes horseshoes, shuffleboard, corn hole, and mini-golf. A program feature Southern gospel music by His Way will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by a cookout. There is no charge, but an offering will be taken. For more information, […]
HOMES offers help
HOMES Inc. is offering local residents assistance with water connections and other housing needs. Those who own their own homes and live in one of the areas that have access to municipal water may be eligible for assistance in connecting their residence to the municipal water system. HOMES Inc. has access to 1 percent interest loans, grant funds, and other […]