25 Utility District locating in Tanglewood
By Eddie West Staff Writer A water service utility district is set to make its headquarters in the Tanglewood community. 25 Utility District recently purchased the building formerly owned by the late, well-known mechanic Dalton “Dude” Minchey, located on Highway 25. The purpose of the building is to bring all property and services of 25…
Read MoreNew director of nursing named at Riverview
Riverview Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and Trousdale Medical Center (TMC) are pleased to announce Angela Pruett as the Chief Nursing Officer for both facilities. Pruett succeeds CNO Jennifer Holder, who joined the administrative team at Sumner Regional Medical Center, also a HighPoint Health System facility. Pruett started her career with Sumner Regional in 2007 after…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/11/23
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 13, 2020, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 3, 2020, in Book No. 373, at Page 592, and modified on June 1, 2022, in…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Edward Massey Sr.
Longtime Riddleton Community farmer and community volunteer, Mr. Edward Massey Sr., was discovered deceased at his Tanglewood Road home at 11:40 a.m. on Monday morning May 1, 2023. He was pronounced deceased at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E.R. in Carthage at 1:05 p.m. His longtime pastor, Bro. Jimmy Gregory, officiated at the 11 a.m.…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Maxine Woodard Holliman
Retired Smith County banker, Mrs. Maxine Woodard Holliman of the Defeated Creek Community died peacefully Saturday morning at 3 a.m. at the Pavilion Senior Living in South Carthage where she had made her home since February 15, 2017. She was pronounced deceased at the age of 92 at 4:57 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Cookeville.…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Watson Jones
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Watson Jones, age 76, of Gordonsville, TN passed away peacefully Saturday May 6, 2023. Pat was born March 30, 1947 in the Club Springs Community of Smith County, TN a daughter of the late Eva Athaleen Bennett Watson and Dewey Odell Watson. She was also preceded in death by a sister: Joyce…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Susie McClanahan Silcox
Mrs. Susie McClanahan Silcox, age 70, of the Pea Ridge Community in Chestnut Mound, TN, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Mrs. Silcox was born December 22, 1952 in Carthage, TN, a daughter of the late J.T. McClanahan and Betty Jo Merryman Burke. Mrs. Silcox married the love of her life, Louie Silcox, Sr,…
Read MoreObit – Douglas (Sox) Mark McKee
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Douglas (Sox) Mark McKee, who passed away on April 25, 2023, at the age of 63. Doug was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was deeply committed to his family and friends. Doug touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, intellect, and…
Read MoreCharges filed in deadly wreck
By Eddie West Staff Writer A four vehicle traffic accident which resulted in the death of two people has led to criminal charges. Brandon Lee Brock, 35, LaFollette, has been indicted for two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of criminally negligent homicide. The sealed indictment alleges “by the operation of an automobile” Brock…
Read MoreManeuvers relived at next weekend event
The Smith County Historical Tourism Society is hosting its third event related to the United States Army’s WWII field training exercises called the Tennessee Maneuvers the second weekend in May. Tennessee Maneuvers Remembered will take place in downtown Carthage. “If you are sensitive to loud noises or if your pet is sensitive to loud noises…
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