Obit – Ms. Sandra Jane Ballard
Ms. Sandra Jane Ballard, age 63, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Friday July 24, 2026, at her home. Ms. Ballard was born June 1, 1963, in Carthage, TN, a daughter of Charlotte Lucille Davis Ballard-Ross and the late William Thomas Ballard. She was also preceded in death by step-father; Thomas M. “Tom” Ross; grandparents,…
Read MoreCommittee, school board at odds
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s Budget and Finance Committee and school board are at odds over the school system’s proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. During a meeting held Thursday night, the Budget Committee and Finance Committee voted down a proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year school budget which the school board had approved by a 6-2…
Read MoreCarthage leaders eye renovation of city hall
By Eddie West Staff Writer The town of Carthage has taken a step forward in the potential rehabilitation of the James A. Clay Municipal Building (city hall/police station). City officials are soliciting “statements of qualifications from professional architectural/engineering firms to provide expertise, guidance and preliminary design services for the town of Carthage’s proposed Town Hall Building…
Read MoreEarly voting in August elections gets underway
By Eddie West Staff Writer Early voting in the August 6 elections began Friday. On the first day of early voting, 212 voters cast their ballots. Meanwhile, during a half-day Saturday 47 voted. Early voting will continue through Saturday, August 1. Early voting is taking place at the Turner Building located at 122 Turner High…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/23/26
NOTICE CHRISTOPHER COBB The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to A. Selph, J. Bartlett and M. Bartlett. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Young,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Marilyn Reinking
Mrs. Marilyn Reinking of South Carthage, a beloved child of God, now living forever with her Lord Jesus, departed her earthly walk on Friday morning July 10, 2026, six days following her 91st birthday. She was pronounced deceased by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston at 8:30 a.m. at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Jeanette Gammon Watts
Mrs. Jeanette Gammon Watts age 62 of Carthage was discovered unresponsive at 2:51 a.m. Thursday morning July 16, 2026 at her Jefferson Avenue West home and was pronounced deceased at 3:36 a.m. at the Highpoint Health-Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Center Emergency Room. Eld. Rickey Hall and Eld. Stephen Brooks officiated at the 11…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Wanda Payne
With her husband at her bedside, the family tearfully witnessed the passing of their loving Wanda Payne as she transitioned from here earthly journey to be with her heavenly father at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening July 17, 2026 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center where she was admitted July 10th following many months of kidney…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Joyce Ann Gentry Bennett
Mrs. Joyce Ann Gentry Bennett, age 85, of the St. Mary community of Smith County, TN, passed away on Friday morning, July 10, 2026, of cancer complications. Mrs. Bennett was born on October 9, 1940, to Louis Solon and Reba Petty Gentry. She was united in marriage to Bobby Lee Bennett on July 6, 1959.…
Read MoreObit – Ethel “Marie” Warden Winfree
Ethel “Marie” Warden Winfree, 79, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, under hospice care at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Farragut, Tennessee. Born on November 4, 1946, in Beckley, West Virginia, Marie was the daughter of Paul William Warden and Evelyn Vera Henson Warden. She graduated from Fort Myers High School…
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