Obit – Mr. Nathan K. Strong
Mr. Nathan K. Strong age 36 of Baxter, Putnam Co., TN passed from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Nathan K. Strong was born in Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN on Thursday, October 23, 1986 to James Ronald Strong and Jacqueline (Booher) Strong. Nathan worked in the zinc mines, mining zinc…
Read MoreBears lurking out there
Beehives ravaged; ‘I hope he got sick at his stomach’ By Eddie West Staff Writer Following an investigation conducted by the sheriffs department and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) all the evidence in a vandalism and theft of honey case points to a bear. Defeated beekeeper Rue Allen Dillehay was startled to discover several…
Read MorePedestrian struck by train
By Eddie West Staff Writer A pedestrian was struck by a train Monday afternoon in Gordonsville in the area of the county’s industrial park. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., 911 received a call a female pedestrian had been struck by a train at 342 Rogers Road which is located in or near the south side of…
Read MoreCarthage Carnival Friday, Saturday at city’s park
By Eddie West Staff Writer A fun time for children and families is the purpose behind this week’s “City of Carthage Carnival”. The event, which will have free admission and free activities, will feature carnival-type games for children. There will be some adult activities such as sack races. Food vendors for both the young and…
Read MoreLocal performers featured at this year’s county fair
By Eddie West Staff Writer This year’s county fair features a variety of local talent from the musical prospective. The fair features two outdoor stages and one inside the agricultural center, providing live entertainment, free with admission. Each year, one of the highly anticipated concerts is sponsored by WUCZ 104.1 The Ranch which takes place…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/22/23
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Arlene Wood Case # 80CH1-2023-PR-2718 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of June, 2023, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Arlene Wood, Deceased, who died on the 28th day of May 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Lottie Thompson Barnes
A sweet little lady, who never forgot her country raising and whom was all about loving her family, has died at the age of 95. Mrs. Lottie Thompson Barnes of Nashville died peacefully with her family at her bedside at 6:35 a.m. Thursday morning June 15, 2023 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Potts
Ms. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Potts age 84 of the Smith Branch Community died peacefully at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday morning June 14, 2023 at the Palace Health Care in Red Boiling Springs where she had made her home since April 19th of this year. Bro. Frank Bratcher officiated at the 1 p.m. Monday afternoon June 19th funeral…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Chris Johnson
Mr. Chris Johnson of the Tuckers Cross Roads Community died with his mother at his bedside at the age of 56 at 7:59 a.m. Wednesday morning June 14, 2023 at their Trousdale Ferry Pike home. The family had been lovingly assisted with his care by Alive Hospice of Nashville. Memorial services were conducted on Saturday…
Read MoreObit – Mr. John E. Walker
Mr. John E. Walker age 76, of Old Hickory, TN passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023. Mr. Walker was born on January 14, 1947 in Trenton, N.J. son of the late Kenneth Elmer Walker and Elsie Edna Warren Walker. He served in the United States Air Force from June 27, 1966 until Feb. 21,…
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