Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/26/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Dave Wilson Enoch Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2933 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Dave Wilson Enoch, Deceased, who died on the 30th day of September, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Peggy Porter Torrence
Mrs. Peggy Porter Torrence of South Carthage passed peacefully from this earthly life to eternity at 4:29 p.m. Saturday afternoon March 21, 2026 with her loving daughter who had been patiently serving as Mrs. Torrence’s caregiver, at her bedside. Mrs. Torrence’s pastor, Bro. Ron Ralph, officiated at the 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon March 24th funeral…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Judy Cherry
Mrs. Judy Cherry, of Gordonsville, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, March 19, 2026 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health. She was 77. Family and friends gathered at the Chestnut Mound Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, afternoon March 23rd for a graveside service…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jeff Thomas
Mr. Jeff Thomas, age 59 of Essex, Massachusetts, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Massachusetts. A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, March 21 at the Rose Building on the square in Carthage. Born Jeffery Dale Thomas in Difficult on February 15, 1967, he was the son of the late Roger Thomas, and Rebecca…
Read MoreObit – Margaret Allen Woodard Vance
Margaret Allen Woodard Vance, age 91, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Gordonsville, TN. Mrs. Vance was born on September 18, 1934 in Old Hickory, TN to George and Sadie Harrison Woodard. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as husband James Vance, daughter Elizabeth Vance Emison, brothers…
Read MoreObit – William Walker (Bill) Ballard Jr.
William Walker (Bill) Ballard Jr, age 76, of Hickman, TN, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, TN. Bill was born on October 24, 1949 in Chattanooga, TN. Bill was known for his quick wit, humor, practical jokes, intelligence, mechanical aptitude and love of cats. He worked in the mining industry for over…
Read MoreAsh selected as new Director of Schools
John Ash was selected by the county’s school board to become the new Smith County Director of Schools. Ash was selected during Tuesday night’s (March 17) regularly scheduled monthly school board meeting. The next step in the process includes discussions between Ash and School Board Chairman Tommy Manning and Vice Chairman Scotty Lewis on a…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/19/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Hazel Jeanette Baker Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2930 Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Hazel Jeanette Baker, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of January, 2026, were issued…
Read MoreSmith County falls to eventual 2A champion Huntingdon in tournament thriller
GIRLS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS Huntingdon 60, Lady Owls 57 By Terry Collins Courier Sports MURFREESBORO — The Smith County High Lady Owls basketball team played in its third ever state tournament last Wednesday afternoon at Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. The Lady Owls faced Huntingdon in the Class 2A quarterfinals as they had defeated the Fillies 61-56 back…
Read MoreGordonsville edged by Wayne Co. in first state tournament trip since 1999
GIRLS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS Wayne County 37, Tigerettes 32 By Shea Haile Courier Sports MURFREESBORO — Making the program’s first Class 1A State Tournament appearance since 1999, the Gordonsville High Tigerettes basketball team squared off against West Tennessee 1A power Wayne County last Thursday evening in the 1A quarterfinals. Big Blue struggled offensively and fell in the…
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