Obit – Mrs. Debbie Boblett
Hiwassee Community homemaker, Mrs. Debbie Boblett, departed her earthly journey peacefully at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville with her daughter Mistty & niece Carla at her bedside at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday evening February 3, 2026. She was admitted December 30th receiving treatment for cancer and died at the age of 64, three days…
Read MoreObit – Howard Michael Hadden
Born Howard Michael Hadden on July 16th, 1956, in Perry, GA to Emma Elizabeth Louise (Greene) & John B. Hadden, of Bonaire, GA; he was placed on active duty in Heaven on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. A proud veteran of the United States Navy and mentor to many, Mike was the champion of second (and…
Read MoreObit – Sammy Dempsey Overstreet
Sammy Dempsey Overstreet, aged 85, of Brush Creek, Tennessee, departed this life on February 5, 2026. Born on July 15, 1940, to the late John and Mattie Overstreet in Lancaster, Tennessee, Sammy was a devoted family man and a proud zinc miner, where he dedicated many years. A hard-working husband, father, grandfather and friend whose…
Read MoreObit – Lawrence (Larry) Davis Raye
Lawrence (Larry) Davis Raye passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Larry was born July 14, 1941 to Jack Davis Ray and Mozelle Denny Ray. A native of Smith County, Larry and his wife, Sally Cox Raye resided in Nashville for the last 50 years of their lives. Larry retired as Director of Disability…
Read MoreBACK-TO-BACK GOLD; Lady Braves Hoops repeats as Division A state champions in rematch with Pine Haven
JAMES C. HAILE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP Defeated 49, Pine Haven 45 By Shea Haile Courier Sports MURFREESBORO — In a rematch of the 2025 title game, the Defeated Lady Braves and Pine Haven Lady Eagles squared off for the James C. Haile Division A girls championship. Defeated held off Pine Haven’s fourth quarter surge to claim back-to-back state…
Read MoreLife disrupted
By Eddie West Staff Writer While conditions were far from ideal, the county was spared from a winter storm which threatened to paralyzed the county with heavy snow and ice. Not to be overlooked is numerous vehicles sliding off roadways or becoming stuck in snow and ice, life-threatening cold temperatures, an abundance of slip and falls…
Read MoreDirector of schools selection moves forward
By Eddie West Staff Writer The process of selecting a new director of schools is moving forward with a series of school board meetings. Board members were presented with 12 applicants for the position during its January 20 meeting by school board Attorney Robin Moore. Applications had been mailed to Attorney Moore’s office. School board members…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/05/26
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: R.D. Construction, LLC PROJECT NO.: R3SVAR-M3-061 CONTRACT NO.: CNY072 COUNTY: Smith The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5- 122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Shane Gregory
Following a lengthy battle with diabetes and other complications, Mr. Shane Gregory of the Gladdice Community succumbed to his illness at the age of 66 and was pronounced deceased at his Salt Lick Creek home by a paramedic unit from the Jackson County Ambulance Service at 12:57 p.m. Tuesday afternoon January 27, 2026. Funeral services…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Linda Sullins Bush
With much love and care during her final illness, the family of Mrs. Linda Sullins Bush mourns her passing which was Thursday morning January 22, 2026 at 8:39 a.m. at the Highpoint Health – Riverview @Ascension St. Thomas where she was admitted January 21st. Mrs. Bush, a homemaker of the Pea Ridge Community, was 83.…
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