Hamby, Clyde

100-year-old Clyde Hamby “ain’t in no hurry” Published Oct. 15, 2004 By Krista Richmond Chronicle staffwriter Oct. 7 wasn’t just any birthday for Clyde Hamby of Westel. He celebrated 100 years of life. “I’ve enjoyed life,” said Hamby. “I ain’t in no hurry.” Hamby was born and raised in Hebbertsburg to Dexter and Dora Hamby.… Continue reading Hamby, Clyde

Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004

NEWSPAPER BIT AND PIECES    1875——2005 1875 THE GALLOWS  Nashville, Tenn., Aug 13, A Knoxville Tenn., special to the Banner says: At an early hour crowds poured in from the country to witness the execution of John Webb. The streets near the jail, were thronged with an immense crowd. It was with difficulty that the guards could… Continue reading Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004

Hembree, Maude Estes

HEMBREE, MAUDE ESTES According to this week’s Morgan County News, (7-27-2005)  Maude Hembree celebrated her 100th birthday on July 28th, 2005. Maude was born in Coalfield July 28, 1905, the daughter of George and Annie Estes. Her siblings are a sister Reba and two brothers, Lawrence and Wiley.  She married Elmer Holmes “Dock” Hembree in… Continue reading Hembree, Maude Estes