Grant native honored with historical marker
By Eddie West Staff Writer A Smith County native noted for influence in popularizing bluegrass music has been recognized with a marker at the Smith County Historical Courthouse in Carthage. A ceremonial unveiling of a marker for Louise Certain Scruggs was held Friday morning. Scruggs is described as a “pivotal figure in popularizing bluegrass music”…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/06/24
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on July 31, 2024 at 2:00PM local time, at the front door, Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Robert P. Smith, to Randall Clemons, Trustee, as trustee for Wilson Bank & Trust on November 18, 2009 at…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Peggy Ann Lewis
Mrs. Peggy Ann Lewis of the Brush Creek Community died peacefully at 5 a.m. Sunday morning May 26, 2024 at the age of 87 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were conducted on Wednesday afternoon May 29th at 1 p.m. with…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Geraldine Armstrong
An Elmwood Community housewife and former relief Postmaster, Mrs. Geraldine Armstrong, transitioned from her earthly home into the arms of the Angels at 6:37 p.m. with her husband and family at her bedside. She was pronounced deceased at the family’s Ferrell Lane home at 7:42 p.m. Saturday evening May 25, 2024 by Gentiva Hospice of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Lewis Roberts
A retired Ironworker for the Tennessee Valley Authority has departed this life at the age of 69 suffering from complications of a stroke suffered weeks ago. The retired gentleman, a United States Army Veteran, was Lewis Roberts. …
Read MoreObit – Mr. Casey Miller
Graveltown Community resident, Mr. Casey Miller, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon May 25, 2024 at his Pleasant Shade home with his family at his bedside. He was pronounced deceased at 3:05 p.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston who had assisted the family with his care during his battle with cancer. Mr. Miller was 42. Bro.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Michael Smith
Mr. Michael Smith of the Lock Seven Community was discovered deceased at his Sullivans Bend Community lake home on Monday morning May 27, 2024. He was pronounced deceased at 12:45 a.m. at Highpoint Health – Riverview Emergency Room, (formerly Riverview Regional Medical Center) at the age of 42 at 12:45 p.m. Monday afternoon. Funeral services…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Roger Dale Glover
A longtime South Carthage resident, Mr. Roger Dale Glover age 69 of Springfield, Tennessee, was pronounced deceased at 5:31 a.m. Wednesday morning May 29, 2024 at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville where he was hospitalized May 24, following a period of declining health. Eld. Stephen Brooks assisted by Eld. Barney Allison officiated at…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Johnnie Sue Hogin
Mrs. Johnnie Sue Hogin, age 91, of Gallatin, TN passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 in Gallatin, TN. Mrs. Hogin was born Johnnie Sue Wills on April 16, 1933 in Sykes, TN, to Johnny (Jack) Hatton Wills, who died on September 21, 1969 at the age of 65, and Altie Mai Webster Wills, who died…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jimmy Maynard
Mr. Jimmy Maynard, age 46 of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Mr. Maynard was born April 9, 1978 a son of Della Louise McDougle Maynard and the late James Avery Maynard. He was also preceded in death by infant son; Michael Ather Maynard. Jimmy was a graduate of Smith County High…
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