Obit – Ms. Linda Overstreet
A retired U. S. Postmaster, Ms. Linda Overstreet age 80 of the Granville Community, was pronounced dead on arrival at 1:39 p.m. Saturday afternoon February 3, 2024 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville after suffering An apparent fatal heart attack at her Pinnacle Lane home. Memorial services are scheduled to be conducted Friday…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Bill Napier
Mr. Bill Napier of South Carthage died Monday evening January 29, 2024 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where he was admitted January 12th suffering from prostate cancer. His family was at his bedside and Mr. Napier was pronounced deceased at 11:05 p.m. by Caris Hospice of Cookeville who had been…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Junior Cripps
Mr. Junior Cripps age 85 of the Brush Creek Community was pronounced deceased at 8:57 P.M. Friday evening February 2, 2024 at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon after a short battle with Covid-19 and where he was surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Tammy Robertson Self
Ms. Tammy Robertson Self age 64 of Gordonsville was pronounced deceased at 3:29 p.m. Sunday afternoon January 28, 2024 at the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing where she was suffering from liver failure. Mrs. Self was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Gravesides services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon January 30th at…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Marcy Christian
A Rock City Community homemaker, Mrs. Marcy Christian, was discovered unresponsive at her Volunteer Circle home and Smith County E-911 received a call for assistance from her niece who discovered her at 7:09 p.m. February 2, 2024. At 75 years of age, Mrs. Christian was pronounced deceased Friday evening at 7:27 p.m. at the Riverview…
Read MoreObit – Barbara Jean Pigg
Barbara Jean Pigg, 86, of Nashville, TN, passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024. Barbara was born in Nashville, TN on June 25, 1937 to Curtis and Kathleen Sloan. Barbara enjoyed many things especially shopping and traveling. Her home was always open and she enjoyed hosting many family dinners, holiday events and other special occasions. Her…
Read MoreSchool board, county lawsuit settled
By Eddie West Staff Writer An out-of-court agreement has been reached in the school board and county’s chancery court lawsuit. The two sides agreed on a negotiated settlement which was approved by the school board and county commission during back-to-back meetings held last Tuesday night. The lawsuit was settled during negotiations between attorneys for the…
Read MoreDeadly Sullivans Bend fire occurs
By Eddie West Staff Writer A Sullivans Bend resident died in a house fire last week. The victim was identified as Mike Shumake, 64. Shumake’s wife managed to escape the burning structure. The fire was reported to 911 around noon, Tuesday (January 23) at 7 Preston Lane. Prior to their arrival, emergency personnel were alerted…
Read MoreCLUTCH TIME; Owls erase 4th quarter eight point deficit in final 2:07, grab OT win over Jackson
Owls 63, Jackson County 58 (OT) By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High Owls basketball team was embarrassed last Monday night with a 23 point loss to Jackson County in Gainesboro. Four days later, they played the Blue Devils in Carthage on Senior Night and used a scrappy and hustling style…
Read MoreSTATEMENT ROAD WIN; Tigers topple 1A elite Clay Co., first win in Celina since 2006
Tigers 59, Clay County 46 By Shea Haile Courier Sports CELINA — Last Friday night in Celina, the Gordonsville High Tigers basketball program captured an impressive and streak-ending win as the unit toppled 7A perennial power Clay County. Big Blue clawed their way to a 59-46 victory — defeating the Bulldogs in Celina for the…
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