HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The Courier office will be closed Friday (December 31) for the New Year’s Day holiday. The holiday closing will not require a change in deadlines. New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday this year. The official day of observance is Friday (December 31). Happy New Year. County offices will be closed on Friday,…
Read MoreObit – Joel Talton Davis
Joel Talton Davis, age 59 of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Joel was born on August 03, 1962 in Monroe County, KY to the late Benny Davis and Vernell Taylor Davis. He had been involved in construction and excavating for many years and was the owner…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Odell Maynard
Mr. Odell Maynard, age 83 of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Mr. Maynard was born May 5, 1938 in the Long Branch community of Dekalb County, TN, a son of the late Wylie Gordoney Maynard and Myrtal Loral Boyd Maynard. He was also preceded in death by Sister; Bobbie Sue Grisham.…
Read MoreTennessee History For Kids: 51 years ago, Nixon gave Elvis a Badge
Tennessee History For Kids: 51 years ago, Nixon gave Elvis a Badge On December 21, 1970, a White House photographer snapped a photograph of Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon together in the Oval Office. Today, that photograph is the most requested image in the National Archives. So what’s the story behind this meeting? According to…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Paul Jackson
Mr. Paul Jackson, age 75, of Flat Rock, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Mr. Jackson was born January 9, 1946 in Baxter, TN, a son of the late Horace Jackson and Euraleen Whitehead Jackson. He was also preceded in death by Siblings; Reba Shoemake, Joyce Rittenberry, Euell Jackson, Joyce Bogle, Mildred Allen,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Melvin Larry Starnes
Mr. Melvin Larry Starnes, age 73, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Mr. Starnes was born August 13, 1948 in Richmond, VA, a son of the late Melvin Earl Starnes and Genevieve Halstead Starnes. He worked as an EMT for Trousdale County EMS for several years and also worked as a…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Nancy Cox
Mrs. Nancy Cox, age 77 of Gordonsville, died Friday evening, December 24 at her home. She is survived by daughters, Marilyn DaSilva of Gordonsville, Francesca Ercan of Turkey; son, Michael Edward Morales of Tampa, Florida; sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Branagan of The Villages, Florida; 8 grandchildren. Mrs. Cox will be cremated at Cumberland Family Services and…
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Obit – Mr. Dale Austin
Mr. Dale Austin, age 59 of Chestnut Mound, died Tuesday morning, December 21 at his home. He is survived by: wife of 36 years, Gail Huff Austin; mother, Maggie Lou Austin; 3 children, Cayla Austin Judd of Baxter, John Austin and wife Molly of South Carthage, Tyler Austin of Livingston; 2 sisters, Gail Reece and…
Read MoreSCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ALERTED TO EARLY ELECTION DEADLINE
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ALERTED TO EARLY ELECTION DEADLINE Director of Schools Barry Smith notified board members school board races are now part of the Democratic and Republican Primary election cycle. Addressing the board during last Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the director said he was asked by the county’s election commission office to alert school…
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