Obit – Little Miss Ella Kate Mason
Little Miss Ella Kate Mason took her flight into the arms of the Angels at 12:19 p.m. Friday afternoon May 17, 2024 following her birth at 9:56 a.m. that morning at the Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville. She was the daughter of Zackery Scott Mason and Chelsea Nicole Shoulders Mason of Smithville, and was born…
Read MoreObit – Miss Suzanne Nash
A retired Lebanon Public Librarian has departed this life at the age of 79 after suffering a fall at her Yeager Place apartment in Lebanon on February 29th. Miss Suzanne Nash was pronounced deceased at 7 p.m. on Friday evening May 17th at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she was…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Amanda Russell Jackson
Ms. Amanda Russell Jackson, age 39, of South Carthage was pronounced deceased at the Highpoint Health-Riverview E. R. in Carthage at 2:24 p.m. Tuesday afternoon after being found unresponsive at her father’s Davis Street South home. She was 39. Ms. Jackson was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where a visitation was Friday…
Read MoreObit – Donald Bruce Apple
Donald Bruce Apple passed away peacefully at Skyline Hospital of a stroke on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 71, with his loving family at his side. Bruce was born on April 24, 1953 at the Dr. Thayer Wilson’s clinic in Carthage, TN to parents Dan & Lillie Apple, who preceded him in…
Read MoreObit – Linda Gale Baker
An absolutely beautiful person, inside and out, Linda Gale Baker (Meme), 75, of Brush Creek, TN, peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. Born on September 28th, 1948 to the late Dayton and Anna Belle Grandstaff Woodside of Brush Creek, TN. Linda was a 1966 graduate…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Sam David Swindell Sr.
Mr. Sam David Swindell Sr. age 87 of Lebanon passed away May 19, 2024, at the Pavilion. Born October 8, 1936, in Wilson County, TN, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary Amelia Harlan Swindell. He was a 1955 graduate of Lebanon High School and was a faithful member of the Flat…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Kathy Bratton Oakley McCall
Mrs. Kathy Bratton Oakley McCall, age 70 of Hartsville, TN passed away, Wednesday morning, May 15, 2024 at her home. Kathy was born September 1, 1953 in Nashville, TN to James D. “Budgie” Oakley and Sue Bratton Oakley. She was a graduate of Trousdale County High School and The University of Mississippi. She was preceded…
Read MoreGraduation Section inside
Special graduation section for the seniors of Smith County High School & Gordonsville High School in this week’s edition
Read MoreStorm blasts county
By Eddie West Staff Writer Strong—almost tornado strength—wind is being blamed for widespread damage during a severe storm which swept through the county Wednesday night. Emergency Management Agency Director Sonny Carter said a representative with the National Weather Service (NWS) was in Smith County Friday to survey damage caused by the storm. The NWS official…
Read MoreBIG BLUE CROWNED; G-Ville excels in all three phases, captures region title
By Shea Haile Courier Sports CROSS PLAINS — The Gordonsville High Tigers baseball team remained perfect this postseason and advanced to the Class 1A Sectionals last Saturday — with a 6-0 victory over East Robertson in the Region 4A championship game. In both of their Region 4A Tourney appearances, the Tigers displayed strong pitching, defense and…
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