OBIT: Mr. Richard J. Harper, Age 86, Of Brush Creek, TN
Mr. Richard J. Harper Mr. Richard J. Harper, age 86, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. Richard was born December 16, 1931 in Gordonsville, TN, the youngest of eight children. He was preceded in death by parents; Livy Green Betty Harper at the age of 74 on June 22, 1960 and…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Katheryn Frye Dickens, Age 76, Of New Middleton, TN
Mrs. Katheryn Frye Dickens Mrs. Katheryn Frye Dickens, age 76, of New Middleton, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Born Chloe Katheryn Frye on September 2, 1941 at the Martha Gaston Hospital in Wilson County, TN, she was the only child born to the late Dalton Odell Frye and…
Read MoreOBIT: Stanton Carlos Hesson Rich, Son Of Joseph And Ashley Straub Rich
Stanton Carlos Hesson Rich Stanton Carlos Hesson Rich, two month old son of Joseph and Ashley Straub Rich, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Stanton was born March 28, 2018 in Lebanon, TN, son of Joseph Thomas Edward Rich and Ashley Nicole Straub Rich. He is also survived by Sister; Irene Aphrodite Rich. Grandparents; Tammy…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Betty Jo Merryman Burke, Age 85, Of Granville
Mrs. Betty Jo Burke Mrs. Betty Jo Burke of Granville, a homemaker and former owner with her late husband of Burks Campground in Holleman Bend, was pronounced dead at 6:05 p.m. Friday evening June 29, 2018 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage at the age of 85. Due to failing health…
Read MoreTWO FACE MURDER CHARGES IN SMITH COUNTY DOUBLE HOMICIDE
from the TBI….. TWO FACE MURDER CHARGES IN SMITH COUNTY DOUBLE HOMICIDE NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of two men who are charged in a Smith County double homicide that occurred earlier this year. At the request of 15th District…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Billy Orange, Age 87, Of South Carthage
Mr. Billy Orange Mr. Billy Orange age 87 of South Carthage died at the Riverview Regional Medical Center at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday morning June 26, 2018 where he was admitted June 15, 2018 in failing health. Eld. James “Pee Wee” Massey officiated at the 11 a.m. Thursday morning June 28th funeral services from the Carthage…
Read MoreGHS YEARBOOK DEDICATION
GHS YEARBOOK DEDICATION Former Head Football Coach One Of Four Recognized In School’s Annual Publication The Gordonsville High Yearbook staff recognized four members of “Big Blue Nation” following the 2017-2018 school year. The yearbook was dedicated to former Tiger football head coach Ron Marshall while former special assistant coach Michael King, the school’s prior principal…
Read MoreSHOPLIFTING LEADS TO THEFT/DRUG CHARGES
SHOPLIFTING LEADS TO THEFT/DRUG CHARGES A man and woman both from Carthage face theft and drug charges after a shoplifting scheme at Walmart. The incident began when sheriff’s department k-9 Deputy Ridge Long was dispatched to the department store after the two individuals, inside the store, were reported acting “erratic”. The two individuals were observed…
Read MoreWOMAN AWAKENS TO INTRUDER
WOMAN AWAKENS TO INTRUDER A Gordonsville woman was awakened to find an intruder in her home. Doris Shively was sleeping in a bedroom at her 126 Rogers Road residence when she awoke around 11:30 a.m. to find a male subject standing in the hallway. According to an offense report filed by Gordonsville Police Chief Shannon…
Read MoreFAIR TIME!
FAIR TIME! Event Earlier This Year Thousands of visitors are expected at the county agriculture center in the next few days as the 2018 Smith County Fair begins. Pre-fair events will take place Saturday (June 30) at the agriculture center. Carnival rides arrive Monday, July 2 and the fair continues through Saturday, July 7. This…
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