Obit – Mr. Thayer Wade Trapp
Mr. Thayer Wade Trapp, age 54, of Granville, TN passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023. Mr. Trapp was born on April 30, 1969 in Madison, TN son of the late Jerry Spencer Trapp and Ann Dillon Jones Trapp. He was also preceded in death by an aunt, Dot Birdwell. He attended Castle Heights Military…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Marie Maynard Bennett
Mrs. Marie Maynard Bennett age 85, of Old Hickory, TN passed away Friday July 14, 2023. Mrs. Bennett was born September 2, 1937 in the Long Branch Community of Dekalb County, TN. She was a daughter of the late John Howard Maynard and Velma Lorene Judkins Maynard. She was married to the late Ralph Donald…
Read MoreTOSHA investigating fatality; Incident occurs while carnival ride being serviced
By Eddie West Staff Writer Tragedy struck at the county fairgrounds as a Smith County man died from injuries sustained in a work related accident, Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Tennessee Occupation Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA), is heading an independent investigation into the incident. The victim was identified as Oval Mudd, 45, a South Carthage resident.…
Read MoreUNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE; Linder competes against world’s best at U.S. Women’s Open, Pebble Beach
By Shea Haile Courier Sports The prestigious and legendary U.S. Women’s Open included one of Smith County’s own last week as the event was held at California’s historic Pebble Beach golf course. Carthage native and 2023 Gordonsville High School graduate Sophie Linder competed in the 78th U.S. Women’s Open. Linder shot a combined 163 (19…
Read MoreMan wanted in Missouri located by deputies
By Eddie West Staff Writer A sheriffs department deputy’s investigation led to the arrest of a man wanted in Missouri. When Deputy Nathan Williams stopped a vehicle on Interstate 40 because its driver was not wearing a seat belt, the officer discovered the operator of the Ford Fusion had no driver’s license. The man’s drivers…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/13/23
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT CARTHAGE PROBATE DIVISION Lisa Kennedy, Pamela Scruggs, Michele Brown, James Dickerson, and Christopher Dickerson, Plaintiff, VS. The Unknown, Heirs, Beneficiaries, or Successors of Decedent, Evans Walker, Defendants, NO. CV8616 ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Chancery Court, from the Plaintiffs’ Petition which is sworn to, that the Defendants, The Unknown, Heirs, Beneficiaries or Successors of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Richard Moore
Retired U. S. Air Force Korean and Vietnam War Veteran, Mr. Richard Moore age 89 of the Rome Community, died with his family present at his bedside at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday afternoon July 4, 2023 where he was admitted July 2nd being treated for respiratory failure. His…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sandra (Sudie) Thackxton
Mrs. Sandra (Sudie) Thackxton of Gordonsville died at 10:25 a.m. Friday morning July 7, 2023 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where she was airlifted by Life flight following a single vehicle accident near the 255 Mile Marker in the East bound lane of I-40 which injured her husband and sister. The accident…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Sam Stephens
Mr. Sam Stephens died peacefully at his Gordonsville home with his wife at his bedside on Thursday morning July 6, 2013 at the age of 84. He was under the loving care of Caris Hospice of Cookeville and pronounced deceased at 7:27 a.m. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be on Saturday afternoon July…
Read MoreObit – Sue Goode Arnold
Sue Goode Arnold of Locust Grove, Georgia and a former Carthage resident died at the age of 85 on Thursday June 29, 2023 at The Palms At Lake Spivey Assisted Living in Jonesboro in Clayton County, Georgia. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning July 12, 2023 in the Garden of The…
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