Obit – Mr. Dave Johnson
Mr. Dave Johnson of the Difficult Community, a talented leather craftsman and knife maker, was pronounced deceased at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon September 6, 2023 at the age of 78 as the result of an acute myocardial infarction. He was admitted to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at 1:30 p.m. that afternoon. Mr.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Billy Clark McKinney
Mr. Billy Clark McKinney age 76 of the Elmwood Community was pronounced deceased at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday morning September 5, 2023 at the Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville where he was admitted Friday September 1st following a period of declining health. Funeral services for Mr. McKinney were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Peggy Hewitt Love
Mrs. Peggy Hewitt Love age 85 of the Granville Community was pronounced deceased at 1:57 a.m. Saturday morning September 2, 2023 at the Pavilion in South Carthage under the loving care of Gentiva Hospice of Cookeville. Mrs. Hewitt was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her services were conducted on Wednesday September…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Paula Dillard Proffitt
Mrs. Paula Dillard Proffitt, age 80, of the Lock 7 Community in Smith County, TN, passed away on September 9, 2023. Mrs. Proffitt was born August 5, 1943 in Smith County, TN, a daughter of the late Carl Columbus Dillard and Gladys Mildred Blackburn Dillard. She married Robert Allen Proffitt on March 22, 1958 and…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Frances Hesson Poynter
Mrs. Frances Hesson Poynter age 81, of Carthage, Tn passed away Friday September 8,2023. Mrs. Poynter was born September 15, 1941 in Lafayette, TN a daughter of the late Robert “Bob” Hesson and Martha Inez Stephens Hesson. She was also preceded in death by siblings: Johnny Hesson, Jimmy Hesson, Donnie Hesson, Bobby Hesson and Susie…
Read MoreObit – Leslie Williams Sr.
Leslie Williams Sr., 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home in Gordonsville, TN. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Betty Sue (Hicks) Williams, his parents Huse and Hattie Bell (Malicoat) Williams, siblings Marie Davis, Thelma Ayers, William (Bill) Williams, Colleen Wright, Edward (Red) Williams and his…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jimmy Dickens
Mr. Jimmy Wayne Dickens age 66 of Mt Juliet, TN passed away Sunday September 3,2023. Mr. Dickens was born September 29, 1956 in Carthage, TN a son of the late Willie Glenn Dickens and Wynema Shoemake Dickens. He worked for Jones Brothers for many years as a welder. Mr. Dickens is survived by the love…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Gordon Wayne Hire
Mr. Gordon Wayne Hire, age 71 of Hartsville, TN passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank R. Hire Sr. & Cassie Walton Hire, and brother, Frank Robert Hire Jr. Mr. Hire is survived by wife, Teresa Hire of Hartsville, TN, son Joshua (Cory) Hire…
Read MoreState aid funds resurfacing projects
By Eddie West Staff Writer Resurfacing of three county roadways, a county road department state aid project, is expected to begin as soon as this month. Roads include Buffalo Road (Defeated/Buffalo community), Rawls Creek Road (Rock City/Rawls Creek community area) and Bradford Hill Road (just south of South Carthage/Bluff Creek area). Paving could begin as…
Read MoreWrecks continue at dangerous intersection; flashing light suggested
By Eddie West Staff Writer A dangerous intersection located in the Four Way Inn community was the scene of yet another accident. A truck crashed into the guard railing at the intersection of Highway 80/Pleasant Shade Highway and Highway 85/Defeated Creek Highway in the Four Way Inn community, Friday (August 25) shortly before 6:30 p.m.,…
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