Obit – Mrs. Phyllis Ann Duckworth
Ms. Phyllis Ann Duckworth, age 70 of Gordonsville, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. Ms. Duckworth was born on October 10, 1951 in Bastrop, LA, a daughter of the late W. C. (Buddy) Duckworth and Ivee Mann Duckworth. She was also preceded by a brother, James “Monkey” Duckworth and a granddaughter, Heather Fox. She was…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Fred Baird, Sr.
Fred Donald Baird, Sr. passed away at his home on Friday, April 22, 2022. Fred was born on October 15, 1927, to the late Frank Gill Baird and Nellie Craighead Baird. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Maxine Baird, and his brother, Carl Baird. Fred is survived by his daughter,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Walter Weatherford
Mr. Walter Allen Weatherford, age 49 of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Mr. Weatherford was born March 24, 1973 in Carthage, a son of Terry Lee Weatherford and the late Betty Jo Grisham Starnes. He was also preceded in death by niece, Amy Jude. He attended Gordonsville High School and worked at…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sally Nell Tramel
Mrs. Sally Nell Tramel, age 68 of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Mrs. Tramel was born November 24, 1953, a daughter of the late Virgil Bates and Juanita Bates. She married Oscar Tramel on November 22, 1969. Mrs. Tramel is survived by husband of 52 years, Oscar Tramel of Alexandria; son, Charles…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Edward Roberts
Mr. Edward Gordon Roberts, age 58, of Carthage, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Mr. Roberts was born December 19, 1963 in Carthage, a son of the late James Bedford Roberts and Margaret Ida Yates Roberts. He was also preceded in death by siblings, JoAnn Roberts, Cathy Williams, Jerry Lynn Roberts, John Wayne Roberts,…
Read MoreGovernor Lee in Smith County
By Eddie West Staff Writer Governor Bill Lee made what was termed a “private” visit to Smith County, Friday afternoon. The governor was at the courts facility to observe a special court session, sources say. In a county of less than 20,000, an appearance by a governor is a unique happening. As an obligation to…
Read MoreVoters should take part in sheriff, county mayor, other races May 3
By Eddie West Staff Writer As voters head to the polls Tuesday (May 3) for the first ever Republican and Democratic primary election, the significance of the election can’t be understated. In the Republican Primary Election, voters will essentially be electing a sheriff and county mayor. For these two reasons alone, it’s important residents participate…
Read MoreFatal wreck results in grand jury indictment
By Eddie West Staff Writer A fatal automobile accident in which two people were killed has resulted in criminal charges. The wreck occurred in the Sullivans Bend community in June of last year. Justin Caleb Hickman, 29, Elmwood, has been indicted by the county’s grand jury on two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication and…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/28/22
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2012, executed by TIMOTHY SAVILLE, conveying certain real property therein described to FNC TITLE SERVICES, LLC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Smith County,…
Read MoreObit – Edward Steven Alexander Jackson
Edward Steven Alexander Jackson, age 11, of Carthage, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Edward was born on March 1, 2011, in Rosemont, Il a son of Randall Joseph Jackson Jr. and Amanda Marie Doyle Jackson. Edward is survived by his parents, Amanda (Phillip Eskew) Jackson of Carthage and Randy (Amy Mitchell) Jackson Jr. of…
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