FIRST BIRTHDAY



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, […]

PAGEANT WINNER



Maysa Annette Adams recently was crowned winner of the Mountain Heritage Baby Pageant ages two to three. She is the daughter of Paulla Sexton of Whitesburg, and Eddie Adams of Ermine.

LITTLE ANGLER



Kevin Johnson caught his first smallmouth bass on September 8 in the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Whitesburg. The fish was 18 inches long and weighed three pounds.

Little League to meet



The Letcher Little League will have its election of officers at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30. The meeting will take place at the Letcher Little League Fields.

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 […]

ONE YEAR OLD



Charles Gregory Lucas had his first birthday party on August 24 with Elmo and family and friends. He is the son of Greg and Suzanne Lucas. His grandparents are Karen and Charles Begley, the late John and Thelma Bates, and Barbara Lucas.