2017-11-22

SPEAKING OF SOAPS



RECAPS: NOV. 20 – 24 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL — Bill was disturbed by a recent revelation about himself that completely goes against his beliefs and family’s creed. Word got out to the other members of the Spencer family that Steffy and Liam have reunited and renewed their vows. Liam confessed to Wyatt that his association with Sally went […]

Now Here’s a Tip



• Run out of wrapping paper? Here are some potential alternatives: plain brown shopping bags, cut open and decorated with stickers or markers; several layers of tissue paper; fabric and a nice bow. Aluminum foil makes a lovely wrapping if you can avoid overhandling it, and handle bags from stores can be converted by gluing or taping the front of […]

Food pantry helping 175 families a month



When David Little started God’s Food Pantry four or five years ago, he began with nothing except faith. He emptied his little 12’x16’ storage building in his yard and installed lighting, heating and shelving. The store is located in No. 3 Hollow in Jenkins. He was never shy about asking for donations and soon the shelves were filled with cans […]

Rites held for Eugene Collins



Funeral services for Eugene Collins, 64, of Whitesburg, were held November 20 at Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery at Premium. A son of the late Patrick and Georgia Frazier Collins, he died November 18 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Surviving are three brothers, Tony Collins of Maynardville, Tenn., Billy Collins of Hindman, and Paul […]

Hemphill gearing up for holidays



Go to our Facebook page for announcements and pictures posted after each event, www.facebook.com/ pages/Hemphill-Community Center. We are getting geared up for the holidays. Come and be with us when you can. We look forward to your visit. Weekly Quote: You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself. Harry Firestone Nov. 24, at 7:30 […]

Ishmael Johnson buried in Jenkins



Funeral services for Ishmael Johnson, 79, of Haymond, were held November 20 at St. George’s Catholic Church in Jenkins. Burial was in the Catholic Church Cemetery in Jenkins. Born in Puncheon to the late Daniel and Nannie Hall Johnson, he died November 18 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr. Johnson was retired after a long career with Ford Motor Company. […]

Helen Bentley dies at 103



Helen Bentley died November 14 at the age of 103. The daughter of Washington Russel and Annie Bates, she was the widow of Manford Zenneth Taft Bentley. Mrs. Bentley taught school for more than 30 years in Letcher and Floyd counties, and worked as a munitions expediter in Hamilton, Ohio during World War II. She was President of the Whitesburg […]