Daughters of the American Revolution
Newman – Serving their country from the American Revolution until now is a family tradition
United States Army Veteran Homer Newman (74) was recently elected as Commander of the local VFW Post 5186 of Hancock County. Scott Padgett, of Lewisport, was the previous Commander. “We have about 10 active members,” Homer said. “It should be triple that. We’ve got the veterans in this county. Anyone that has been in service…
Read MoreToday, Nov. 11th, Veterans Day special program honoring Hancock County’s Veterans
This Saturday, November 11th, Hancock County VFW Post 5186 is hosting a celebration in honor of all local Hancock County Veterans and their families at the Hawesville Baptist Church New Life Center Fellowship Hall. The hall is located at 290 Main Street in Hawesville, beginning at 11 a.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.…
Read More2023 Veterans Day Events at Hancock Schools
There will be several assemblies at Hancock County Schools to honor our Veterans and their families on Friday, November 10th, as well as a Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Hancock County VFW Post 5186 on Saturday, November 11th, at the Hawesville Baptist Church New Life Center Fellowship Hall. SHES Veterans Day Breakfast The Annual Veterans…
Read MoreDaughter of Revolutionary soldier; honored, buried at Utility cemetery
On Saturday afternoon the Yellow Banks and the Booneville, Ind. based Captain Jacob Warwick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored a local woman buried at Utility Cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution honored Frances Parrott Williams, the daughter of Revolutionary War soldier John Parrott. The entire process started around two years…
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