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Smith County High School graduate releases first album

By Eddie West Staff Writer For a 2000 Smith County High School graduate, life is a musical journey. An accomplished musician, performer, composer and teacher, Elizabeth Robinson now resides in Brookings, South Dakota, where she teaches flute and music at South Dakota State University. Specializing in the flute and piccolo, the assistant professor of music…

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Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/04/23

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…

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Obit – Mrs. Laura Gregory Reasonover

Mrs. Laura Gregory Reasonover of Gordonsville died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning April 29, 2023 surrounded by her family at her and Kerry Dale’s Trousdale Ferry Pike home. She was pronounced deceased at 11:34 a.m. by Caris Healthcare Hospice of Cookeville, who had been assisting the family with her care. Mrs. Reasonover was 72. Mrs.…

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Obit – Mr. Steve Wright

Mr. Steve Wright, a Vietnam Era veteran of Cookeville, died at the age of 75 while at a medical appointment at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Nashville. He was pronounced deceased by V. A. emergency room physicians at 11:59 a.m. Thursday morning April 27, 2023. Edward L. Anderson officiated at the 1 p.m. Monday…

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Obit – Mrs. Pearley Campbell

Mrs. Pearley Campbell age 80 of Carthage and a former resident of the Chestnut Mound Community died at the Lebanon home of her caregiver Tammy Campbell. She was pronounced deceased by HighPoint Hospice of Gallatin at 12:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon April 27, 2023 Bro. Dickie Johnson officiated at the 11 a.m. graveside services which were…

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Obit – Mr. Cordell Hull Blair Jr.

Mr. Cordell Hull Blair Jr., age 77 of Hartsville, TN passed away Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023 at his home. Preceded in death by:  Parents, Cordell Hull Blair Sr. & Virgie Lynch Blair, Brothers, Edward, Franklin, Glen & Alton Blair, Sisters, Lorene Bogle & Inez Brewster, Granddaughter, Jetta Lackey. Survived by:  Wife, Joy Blair-Hartsville, TN,…

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Obit – David Wayne McKinney

David Wayne McKinney, 79, of Louisville, KY passed away April 19, 2023, in Panama City Beach, FL.  David was an insurance adjuster for Fireman’s Fund. He was a member of the Kosair Shrine Temple where he was better known as “Curly” with the Kosair Funsters. David was also a member of the Jeffersontown Masonic Lodge…

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Obit – Timothy “Tim” Barnes

Timothy “Tim” Barnes was born May 29th,1958 in Madison County, TN to the late John Hershel and Ruby Russell Barnes. Tim passed away peacefully on April 26th,2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Barnes graduated from North Side High School, enlisted in the Air Force in 1976, and was honorably discharged as a Sargent in…

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Four million dollar lotto ticket

By Eddie West Staff Writer A four million dollar winning lottery ticket was recently sold at a Gordonsville convenience  market. The four million dollar ticket, purchased at Gordonsville Market located at 482 Suite B, Gordonsville Highway/Highway 53, was claimed on April 13, according Tennessee Education Lottery officials, who said the winner wished to remain anonymous.…

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Gordonsville’s first female officer on duty

By Eddie West Staff Writer Residents may have detected a new law enforcement officer patrolling the streets of Gordonsville. South Carthage resident Candice Robertson, who recently joined the force and is a newly certified officer as well, is the town’s first female officer. Ever since graduating from Smith County High School, Robertson says she has…

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