History

By Joy M. Tippit Herald Contributor COFFEEVILLE  – Lee Denley Faust shared her Denley Family research entitled The Denley Chapter with the Yalobusha Historical Society May 18, 2017. Lee’s research includes: The Denley name means ‘a clearing in the valley’. Denleys lived throughout England but primarily found in Oxfordshire, Gloucester-shire, and Kent counties. The earliest…

Submitted by Joy M. Tippit Special To The Herald Let’s face it:  The label “historic””’ gets applied to so many different kinds of places – What is it that makes a place “historic”?  And who decides what’s “historic” and what isn’t”? From ancient ruins and seats of government to World War II battlefields and to…

By Joy M. Tippit Herald Contributor GETTYSBURG – J. S. Gage died before my very eyes as Starke Miller read from The University Greys written by Maud Morrow Brown to the Yalobusha County Historical Society on March 16. ————————-  “Doctor, how long have I to live?” A very few hours,” I replied.  “Doctor, I am…

By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – As the guest speaker for February’s Yalobusha Historical Society meeting last Thursday, Calvin Hawkins shared details from two years of research as part of his ongoing project to record and preserve African American History in Water Valley. Hawkins told YHS attendees that he plans to publish the book, “Under…

10 Years—January 18, 2007 – John Hawkins, a 43-year-old Army and Navy veteran who suffered a debilitating stroke while living in Virginia got to return to his hometown, Water Valley, with the assistance of the American Legion, and others. He is the son of Pamela and James Harris.   Eddie Ray, Mechanics Bank President, and Cam…

YHS Speaker Shares Details Of Ship Named After State’s Capitol City By Joy M. Tippit Special To The Herald COFFEEVILLE – Bob Hawley of Madison, chairman of the USS Jackson Commissioning Committee, shared information with the YHS on June 18 about the USS Jackson named after our capitol city, Jackson.             The four celebrated events…

Oakland Memories Shared At YHS Meeting  By Joy M. Tippit Special To The Herald COFFEEVILLE – Mike Worsham introduced his Oakland High School classmates at their 65th class reunion celebrated at the May 21, Yalobusha Historical Meeting.  Class-mate Phillip Tillman voiced a prayer. Lila Ann Wallace Stewart and Melvin Ford recalled memories of “growing up in…

By Joy Tippit Special To The Herald COFFEEVILLE – Thirty members and guests gathered at the Yalobusha Historical Society’s  (YHS) Christmas party to make a joyful noise as Shirley Berry, talented local vocalist, accompanied by Emma Hovey, led in Christmas Carols in their annual Christmas meeting on December 18.     Notes of interest:     •…

By Joy Tippit COFFEEVILLE – On Nov. 20, the Yalobusha Historical Society honored the county’s veterans. Forty-nine members and guests listened as each veteran made a statement about their service for our country. We more than welcome you to visit again.     Mike Worsham called the meeting to order.     Lawrence Litten voiced a prayer.…

By Joy Tippit Special To The Herald COFFEEVILLE  – The Yalobusha Historical Society was fortunate to hear Allyson Coleman, Yalobusha Community and Economic Agent tell about the tools offered to help our community grow together on Thursday, October 16, 2014.     Coleman stressed that we need to make our existing  businesses grow. We need to…