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Obit – Mrs. Shelia Ann Hughes Green

Mrs. Shelia Ann Hughes Green of the Rome Community was pronounced dead on arrival at 9:05 a.m. Monday morning February 16, 2026 at the Highpoint Health – Riverview @ Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Center E. R. in Carthage after being discovered unresponsive at the family’s Red Bud Avenue home in the Rome Community. Mrs. Green…

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Obit – Mr. Emmanuel Yorke

Mr. Emmanuel Yorke age 67 of Carthage and a native of Ghana, West Africa died at the Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon where he was initially admitted November 23, 2022 suffering from diabetes and being treated for coronary heart disease. Mr. Yorke was pronounced decease at 4:15 a.m. Thursday morning February 19,…

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Obit – Mr. Roy Lee Gentry

Mr. Roy Lee Gentry of South Carthage was pronounced deceased at 6:55 a.m. Sunday morning February 15, 2026 at the Highpoint Health – Riverview at Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Center in Carthage three days before his 84th birthday. He was admitted to the facility early Wednesday morning February 11th suffering from respiratory distress. Graveside services…

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Obit – Mr. Vern Hogan

Mr. Vern Hogan, age 85, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.  Mr. Hogan was born September 2, 1940 in Hickman, TN, a son of the late Henry Hogan and Lucille Neuble Hogan. Vern was also preceded in death by siblings; Clint Neuble, Sanders Neuble, Edward Neuble, Howard Junior Neuble, Benton Hogan,…

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Obit – Mrs. Tricia Rayanna Thompson

Mrs. Tricia Rayanne Thompson, age 54, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Mrs. Thompson was born March 20, 1971 in Aurora, IL, a daughter of the late Jesse James Thompson and Nancy Lee Cate Wicks. She was also preceded in death by Brother; Jeff Lynn Thompson and Sisters; Lisa Casepta and…

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Obit – Christopher E. Dill

Christopher E. Dill, age 46, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born April 10, 1979 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Chris was the son of Donnie and Brenda (Heady) Dill. His father Donnie survives. Remembered as a distinguished scholar and teacher, Chris graduated valedictorian of Jackson County High School’s class…

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Disturbance call in Carthage turns deadly as man jumps into river

By Eddie West Staff Writer A disturbance call in Carthage turned tragic as a man jumped into the Cumberland River and drown. The incident began shortly after 5 a.m., Tuesday (February 10) when the Carthage Police Department received a call related to a disturbance outside an Upper Ferry Road residence. The residence was located between Walnut…

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Gordonsville Tigerettes/Tigers Basketball

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Tigerettes 63, Jo Byrns 27 Jo Byrns 57, Tigers 50 Monday, February 16, 2026 Jackson Co. 55. Tigerettes 38 Jackson Co. 73, Tigers 30 UPCOMING DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, February 19, 2026 – District Semifinals (1) Tigerettes vs. (4) Jo Byrns Friday, February 20, 2026 – District Semifinals (2) Tigers vs…

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Smith Co. Lady Owls/Owls Basketball

Thursday, February 12, 2026 Lady Owls 44, Cannon Co. 39 Cannon Co. 59, Owls 53 UPCOMING DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, February 19, 2026 – District Semifinals (2) Lady Owls vs. (3) Cannon Co Friday, February 20, 2026 – District Semifinals (2) Owls vs (3) York Institute READ MORE COVERAGE IN COURIER SPORTS

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Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/19/26

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 February 2, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded February 4, 2021, in Book No. 394, at Page 360, in Office of the Register of Deeds…

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