Obit – Roy Rice
A Difficult Community resident was discovered deceased at his Dog Branch Road South home on Friday afternoon September 15, 2023. Mr. Roy Rice, age 67, was pronounced deceased at 3:51 p.m. at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage. Mr. Rice was at the Hackett Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. He will be…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Phillip Fisher
Mr. Phillip Fisher, a special needs gentleman of Hartsville, was pronounced deceased at the age of 57 at 6:52 a.m. Tuesday morning September 19, 2023 at the AHC Northside in Murfreesboro where he was receiving rehabilitation following release from Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro. Bro. Randy Swaffer officiated at the 11 a.m. funeral service…
Read MoreBIG BLUE SHOWS FIGHT; DeKalb 21-0 1st half blitz too much for resilient Tigers
By Shea Haile Courier Sports SMITHVILLE — The Gordonsville High Tigers football team made the trip to Smithville last Friday night looking to play the role of Homecoming spoiler for the hosting DeKalb County High Tigers — the first meeting between the programs since 1992. Dominant performances from the Black-and-Gold Tigers offensive and defensive lines…
Read MoreREGION SUCCESS; Owls cap Homecoming with victory over 3-2A foe Trousdale
By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith Co. High Owls football team opened Region 3-2A play by hosting long-time rival Trousdale Co. last Friday night in Homecoming. The Owls improved to 4-1 overall with a 27-7 victory over the Yellow Jackets in their second home game of the season. The Owls’ offense sputtered…
Read MoreSCHS homecoming
Smith County High School celebrated homecoming Friday night. The float carrying Football Queen Alissa Woodard and Peyton Hixpasses along Main Street during the parade. Smith County High School defeated Trousdale County in Friday night’s homecoming game. PICK UP THIS WEEK’S COURIER FOR MORE PHOTOS
Read MoreBond, court date set for shooting spree suspect
By Eddie West Staff Writer Bond has been set at $560,000 for a man who faces a “commission of act of terrorism” and ten other charges in connection with a shooting which took place at a Gordonsville convenience market. Allen Jeffery Martinez, 33, Howe, Texas, was taken into custody by Gordonsville Police Department Lt. Scott…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/21/23
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 25, 2023 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the front door of the old Smith County Courthouse, Carthage, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by KEVIN M. ELLIOTT AND RENEE R.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. A.B. McCall
Perhaps the most astute businessman to ever own a Carthage business has died at the age of 94. Mr. A. B. McCall was pronounced deceased at his Jackson Avenue home at 1:07 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon September 13, 2023 by HighPoint Hospice who had been lovingly assisting the family with his care. His family was…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Opal Ray Fields
A longtime Elmwood Community homemaker, Mrs. Opal Ray Fields, transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday morning September 11, 2023 at the Pavilion Senior Living in South Carthage where she had enjoyed making her home since August 12, 2019. She was pronounced deceased by Gentiva Hospice of Cookeville at 8:58 a.m. at the age of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Ronnie Collins
Retired Corps of Engineer electrician, Mr. Ronnie Collins of Carthage, was pronounced deceased at 3:28 a.m. Tuesday morning September 12, 2023 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage after suffering a fatal heart attack at his Ballenger Road home. Mr. Collins was 73. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral…
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