Obit – Ms. Bertha June Nabors
Ms. Bertha June Nabors, age 72, of Brush Creek, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2022. June was born March 27, 1950 in Cookeville, a daughter of the late Betty Viola Stewart Nabors and Lloyd W. Nabors. June was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She was a faithful…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Evelyn Brown
Mrs. Evelyn Brown, age 91, was pronounced deceased at 4:20 p.m. Monday afternoon, May 4, 2022, at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage after being found unresponsive by her grandson, Phillip, at their Meadow Drive home in Gordonsville. Her minister, John Griffin, officiated at the 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, May 12th, funeral…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Bobby Sullins
Mr. Bobby Sullins, of the Buffalo Valley community, was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday evening, May 10, 2022, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center E. R., after becoming gravely ill at his Kristy Lane home. Mr. Sullins died one day before his May 11th, 87th birthday. Mr. Sullins was at the Carthage…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Rachel Doss
Putnam County resident, Mrs. Rachel Doss of the Double Springs community, died at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday evening, May 11, 2022, where she was admitted April 16th, following a period of declining health. Mrs. Doss was 74. Friday afternoon, May 13th, graveside services were conducted from the Underwood Cemetery on…
Read MoreHopper, Mason, Wright, Barrett win
By Eddie West Staff Writer There were only three contested races for full-time offices in the Democratic and Republican primary elections. All three of the races were in the Republican Primary Election. One of the more anticipated races was between incumbent Sheriff Steve Hopper, challenged by Scott Moore. Sheriff Hopper defeated Moore 2,313 votes…
Read MoreCounty property reappraisals leave residents in disbelief
By Eddie West Staff Writer After receiving their latest county property reappraisal, it was a feeling far beyond sticker shock experienced by many county property owners. Some residents were hit with disbelief when the numbers were revealed. Many were left wondering, “Can I still afford to live in Smith County?”. A newly married couple with…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/12/22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Janice Dean Ellenburg Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of April, 2022, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Janice Dean Ellenburg, Deceased, who died on the 28th day of February, 2022, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Mary Knox
Longtime Carthage resident, Mrs. Mary Knox, died at the age of 92 at 5:40 a.m. Saturday morning, April 23, 2022, at the Nightingale House Retirement Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland where her son, Bob, had moved her due to failing health. She relocated to Gaithersburg from Carthage in September of 2021. Memorial services were conducted Tuesday…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Ernie Gregory
Mr. Ernie Gregory, age 63, of the Riddleton community, was pronounced dead on arrival at 5:26 p.m. Saturday evening, May 7, 2022, at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage after becoming gravely ill at his Bowman Branch Road home. He was suffering from complications of intestinal surgery which was in March. Mr.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Cvan Xavier
Mr. Cvan Xavier, of Nashville, died suddenly of natural causes at the age of 50 at his Central Pike home in Hermitage on Monday evening, December 20, 2021. He was pronounced deceased at 6:26 p.m. Memorial graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, May 14th, with Carthage United Methodist Church Pastor, Rev.…
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