Cordell Hull Bridge repair work begins
By Eddie West Staff Writer Emergency repair work to the Cordell Hull Bridge was anticipated to begin as soon as Monday (June 13), according to Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) officials in Nashville. Meanwhile, officials estimate the bridge will be closed at least a month while repair work is taking place. The bridge was closed…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/16/22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jane B. Whitley Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2022, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jane B. Whitley, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of May, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Peggy Cothron Taylor
Riddleton community farmer-homemaker Mrs. Peggy Cothron Taylor died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 12:05 a.m. Friday morning, June 10, 2022, at the TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville where she was admitted Wednesday morning, June 8th, after suffering a debilitating stroke at her Beasleys Bend home. Smith County E.M.S. was dispatched to the Taylor’s…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Ruth Hackett Piper
Mrs. Ruth Hackett Piper, age 92, of Sevierville and a longtime Hermitage resident, died at 3:07 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2022, at the Brookdale Senior Living Solutions on Middle Creek Road in Sevierville where she had resided since February 10, 2018. Mrs. Piper was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Lewis Fields
Mr. Lewis Fields, age 79, of Pea Ridge community of Chestnut Mound, passed from this life on Sunday morning, June 5, 2022, at the Riverview Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Reba Fields of Chestnut Mound; children, Patricia (Tim) Lynch of Elmwood and Elvis Fields of Chestnut Mound; six grandchildren, Brandon Heady…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Ricky Charles Jordan
Mr. Ricky Charles Jordan, age 62, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Mr. Jordan was born July 21, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN, a son of the late Charles Jordan and Jewel Jordan. He worked as an over the road truck driver. Mr. Jordan is survived by companion, Laura Whitaker of Carthage; children,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Donald Ray Simmons
Mr. Donald Ray Simmons, age 69 of Sykes, passed away on June 3, 2022. Mr. Simmons was born August 28, 1952 in Independence, Louisiana a son of Jeanette LaBauve Rabalais and the late Arthur Carl Simmons. He was also preceded in death by wife, Pam James Simmons, grandparents, and numerous aunt, uncles, and cousins. Mr.…
Read MoreSheriffs office intriguing
By Eddie West Staff Writer There’s something about the office of sheriff which piques the interest of most people. Perhaps, its the office’s unique history and folklore which date back to the “wild, wild west” days. Many youngsters grew up watching western movies and programs which often depicted the good (the town’s sheriff) against the…
Read MoreSmith County Fair tabloid inside
By Eddie West Staff Writer As the 2022 edition of the Smith County Fair-The Fair on the River nears, the annual fair tabloid is inside this week’s edition of the Courier. The annual tabloid details the schedule events and times, as well as offers event rules and regulations, admission costs and information residents may be…
Read MoreRoutine inspection of Cordell Hull Bridge underway
By Eddie West Staff Writer A routine inspection of the Cordell Hull Bridge by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is underway. The bridge will be closed certain hours during the day while the inspection is taking place. According to mobile billboards posted near the bridge, the structure will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until…
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