Obit – Ms. Gloria Bell Dillard
A quiet and sweet spirited lady, Ms. Gloria Bell Dillard, has transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home to join the Angels in Heaven with her loving family at her bedside. She was pronounced deceased at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday morning May 17, 2023 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Murfreesboro. A funeral service…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Denny Williams
Mr. Denny Williams of the Turkey Creek Community was pronounced deceased at 5:11 p.m. Saturday afternoon May 20, 2023 after becoming ill at his Turkey Creek Highway home. Smith County E-911 dispatched an ambulance to the family home at 4:41 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Mr. Williams was 65. Mr. Williams will be cremated at the Cumberland…
Read MoreObit – Mr. David Hesson
Mr. David Hesson age 60 of Gallatin died with his family at his bedside at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening May 16, 2023 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville where he was admitted May 15th from Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were conducted by…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Sylvia Ray Crutcher
Ms. Sylvia Ray Crutcher of Lebanon and a Smith County native, was pronounced deceased at the age of 87 at 11:52 p.m. Monday evening May 15, 2023 at the Quality Care Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon. Funeral services from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home were conducted Friday afternoon May 19th at 1…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Timothy Garrett
Services for Mr. Timothy Garrett, 65, were held Friday, May 19 at noon at Peyton Road Church. Interment followed in the Smith County Memorial Gardens. He was preceded in death by twin brothers, Teresa Garrett Hill, John Glen Garrett, Lauretta Garrett Richardson, Ronald Garrett, Jimmie Garrett and his “fur” baby Rosco. Survivors include wife, Kristine…
Read MoreTIGERETTES CLAIM 7A CROWN
By Shea Haile Courier Sports SOUTH CARTHAGE — The Gordonsville High Tigerettes softball began play in the District 7A Tournament with an impressive 10-o victory over rival Clarkrange last Tuesday at Crump Paris Park. The win improved the unit to 26-5 overall and advacnec Gordonsville into the tourney’s semifinals. The Big Blue bats ignited for…
Read MoreOWLS SOCCER REACH DISTRICT SUMMIT
SUBMITTED On Thursday May 11th, the Smith County Owls Soccer Team became the 7A District Champions after a perfect District run. York hosted the District Tournament this year. The semifinal games were played on Tuesday May 9th, with Watertown taking on Jackson County, followed by Smith County and York. Watertown beat Jackson County 2-0 to…
Read MoreTHP releases additional information on deadly Gordonsville hit, run
By Eddie West Staff Writer The investigation into a deadly hit and run pedestrian accident which occurred at the Gordonsville Exit continues to be ongoing, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officials. Meanwhile, additional details of the accident have been released by the highway patrol. According to THP, Richard A. Rogers, 76, a Tennessee resident,…
Read MoreThird grade retention law looms with TCAP scores to be released
By Eddie West Staff Writer School officials should soon know the impact on local students of a highly controversial new state third grade retention law. Results of TCAP scores are expected to be provided by the state to the local school system before the end of May. There are some reports, the results could be…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week 05/18/23
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SANDRA JOANN HATFIELD, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2672 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, on April 21, 2023, the following described property will be offered for sale to the highest, last and best bidder. The property is…
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