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Obituaries
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mrs. Julia Dorothea Carroll, 87, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Mrs. Julia Carroll was born on April 29, 1937, in …
JACKSON, Tenn.  - Mrs. Trannie Elizabeth Woodson, 86, of Jackson, Tennessee, died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday, …
McLEMORESVILLE, Tenn. - Graveside funeral services for Ray Hudgins are Friday, February 14, 2025, at McLemoresville Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends on Friday, 11:00 a.m. …
HUNTINGDON, TENN. - Mr. Charlie Paul Massey, 85, of Huntingdon, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Life Care Center of Bruceton. Funeral services are 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens. Brother Randy Thompson officiating.
Mrs. Peggy Ann Webb, 90, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Thursday, February 06, 2025 at her home. Funeral services were Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Interment …
Calendar of Events
Community Focus
Living at Lakeside News
Residents kicked off the New Year with a gold-and-black décor Happy Noon Year luncheon with all the fanfare of a midnight celebration. We did a countdown toast at noon with faux bubbly, sang Auld Lang Syne and declared New Years Resolutions.
McKenzie Rotary Club Vice President Ricky Price (left) and Club President Christy Williams (right) welcomed West Tennessee Medical Group President Tina Prescott (center).
McKenzie Rotary Club Hears About West Tennessee Healthcare
McKENZIE (February 4) — Tina Prescott, President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, was the featured speaker for the McKenzie Rotary Club. In recent months, West Tennessee Healthcare began managing Henry County Hospital.
West Tennessee Healthcare Expands Dog Therapy Program to Henry County Hospital
PARIS — West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) is expanding its Dog Therapy Program to Henry County Hospital in Paris, bringing the benefits of animal-assisted therapy to more patients in the region.
(L to R) McKenzie Rotary President Christy Williams, NWTN Tourism Executive Director Kasey Muench, and Vice President Ricky Price.
Rotary Learns about Tourism, Growth Opportunities from NWTN Tourism
McKENZIE (January 28) — Kasey Muench of NWTN Tourism Association presented a program highlighting the impact of tourism on the local community and exploring opportunities for partnership to amplify this effect.
Huntingdon councilmen John Sanders and Andrew Maddox, and Ray Smith’s family — Jim and Jan Kizer, and Brent and Wanda Smith, and Dixie’s Executive Director, Angela DeMaris. The Smith family donated $200,000 to the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 25.
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center Huntingdon Celebrates Ray Smith’s Legacy
HUNTINGDON (January 25) — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is marking a monumental milestone as it celebrates its 20th performance season this summer, thanks in part to the unwavering support of Ray Smith.
Thank You for Supporting this Small Business!

McKenzie Rebels
McKENZIE (February 7) — McKenzie High School celebrated Homecoming Friday, hosting Houston County for a pair of consequential district basketball contests.
McKENZIE (January 27) — McKenzie High School senior cheerleader Laila Scott signed to join the University of Tennessee at Martin’s cheer squad during a ceremony Monday in the theater, joined by family, friends, teachers and fellow cheerleaders.
McKENZIE (January 27) — The storied rivalry continued Monday as McKenzie High School hosted Huntingdon for a pair of basketball contests, their first meeting of the season. The Fillies pulled away in the second quarter en route to a 67-35 win. The Rebels took an early lead, but the Mustangs had the edge down the stretch to claim an 86-79 victory.
McKenzie High School Basketball Homecoming is Friday, February 7.
Huntingdon Mustangs
HUNTINGDON (January 24) — (L to R): Freshman Representatives Grier Bartholomew, daughter of Shane and Julie Bartholomew, escorted by Colt Wood, son of Chad and Cassie Wood.
HUNTINGDON (January 24) — Huntingdon High School celebrated basketball Homecoming Friday with a sweep of district opponent Stewart County. The Fillies amassed a sizable lead after three quarters, but had to hold off a late Lady Rebel rally for a 65-56 win. The Mustangs started strong and cruised to a 91-58 victory.
HUNTINGDON (January 21) — Huntingdon High School hosted Waverly Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Fillies built a solid lead over three quarters, then dominated the fourth for a 74-42 victory. The Tigers kept it close through three frames, but the Mustangs pulled away at the end for a 69-55 win.
HUNTINGDON (January 17) — Following the Fillies’ victory over Camden Friday, two senior players were recognized for career milestones.
Opinion

A New Joel

Hard to believe we are already into the second month of 2025. January was action-packed with lots of changes, some good and some bad.

A Dog of Noble Character

A pet of noble character who can find?

1/32 of an Inch

Dwight was older than me. 

Pardon My Paltry Puns Proliferation

Boy howdy, you talk about feeling left out. Alone. Ostracized. Adrift at sea. My self-esteem just fell ten floors lower than a whale’s belly….
People
TREZEVANT (January 24) — Kathy Weatherford Edwards was celebrated with a special reception to mark her retirement after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Town of Trezevant.
Willodean Long of Trezevant celebrated her 96th birthday on January 15, at her home.
A familiar name to those who frequent festivals and other outdoor events has taken root in downtown McKenzie.
McKENZIE — Overflow Church was honored by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and recognized as a Certified Recovery Congregation.
McKENZIE (January 18) — Carroll Arts held its 14th annual Trivia Bowl on Saturday at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie.
Records
    • McKenzie Police Reports

      DUI — Omar Suzarez-Cruz, 40, Stallings Road, Dresden, was charged with DUI-First Offense, Driver’s License Required to be Carried, Financial …

    • Marriage License

      Maria Nicole Sertuche, 27, of Huntingdon, to Tevin Christopher Hartley, 24, of Jackson.

In our schools
Food
    • Recipes 2-11-25

      Banana Split Brownie Pizza Box brownie mix 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 8 oz. crushed pineapple, drained

    • Recipes 2-4-25

      Banana Punch 4 cups sugar 6 cups water 6 bananas Juice of 2 lemons

    • Recipes 1-28-25

      Apple Dumplings 2 granny smith apples, peeled and quartered 1 (8count) can crescent rolls ½ cup margarine

General
Obituaries

Paul Burns

Mr. Paul Burns, 83, of Westport, Tennessee died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Harmony Hill Assisted Living Residence. Funeral services are in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home on Tuesday, …

Betty Jean Kee

Jeffersonville, Indiana - Funeral services for Betty Jean Kee are Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, 10 a.m. until …

Betty Sue Fuller

ATWOOD, Tenn. - Funeral services for Betty Sue Fuller are Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, 11 a.m. until …

Terry Lloyd Smith

Terry Lloyd Smith, formerly of McKenzie, died on January 18, 2025. Terry spent twenty-five years working for Allstate with his father and brother. He was age 57. He was preceded in death by his …

Elmer M. Broach,

PARIS— Elmer M. Broach, 93, of Paris, Tennessee died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Patriot Health and Rehab Center. His funeral service is 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral …

Michael David Ridgely

TREZEVANT, TENN. -  A Celebration of Life for Michael David Ridgely is Sunday, February 2, 2025, at McLemoresville Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 p.m. to …

Helen Louise (Washburn) Moore

CAMDEN (Formerly McKenzie, Tenn.) - Mrs. Louise Moore, 87, of Camden, Tennessee, formerly of McKenzie, Tennessee, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. The …

Verlene (Nanny) Arnold

McKENZIE, Tenn.  - Funeral services for Verlene (Nanny) Arnold were at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on January 27, 2025.  Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie.  …

Ruth Carol Savage

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - Mrs. Ruth Carol Savage, 66, of Huntingdon, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at her residence. Memorial visitation was at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 29, …

Sonya Marie Coleman

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -  Funeral services for Sonya Marie Coleman are at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on …

Lottye Ruth Choate

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Lottye Ruth Choate are Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on …

Curtis Halford

Former State Representative Curtis Halford Dies DYER, Tenn. - Former State Representative Curtis Halford died  Friday, January  24, 2025. He was born March 27, 1943. He served in …

Verlene (Nanny) Arnold

McKENZIE, Tenn. - Funeral services for Verlene (Nanny) Arnold are at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on January 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation is at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 …

Harold Lee Williams

Mr. Harold Lee Williams, 83, of Huntingdon, dieed Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services are on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of …

John Thomas “Johnny” Scott

PARIS, Tenn. - John Thomas “Johnny” Scott, age 73, of Paris died Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Patriot Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Hfrom 4:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21. …
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