Obit – Juanita Frances Smith Dyer
Juanita Frances Smith Dyer was born into this world on February 8, 1938, in Lafayette, Tennessee, to the late Charles Benton Smith and Roma Tennessee Haley Smith. She departed this life for her Heavenly Reward on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of eighty-three years, nine months, and sixteen days. Juanita married Maburn Earl…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Carolyn Sue Peach
Mrs. Carolyn Sue Peach, age 68, of Hiwassee, TN, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 Mrs. Peach was born September 14, 1953 in Fostoria, OH, a daughter of Earl Kinney and Lois Jean Kinney. She was preceded in death by daughter Amanda Westphal. She married Roger Peach. She always took joy in loving on…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Robert Charles “Bobby” Tower
Mr. Robert Charles “Bobby” Tower, age 67, of Lancaster, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Mr. Bobby was born October 12, 1954 in Oceanside, CA, a son of Jean Erdine Dryer Tower and the late Robert Edward Tower. He was also preceded in death by Sister; Cindy Nash. Bobby was a 1972 graduate…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Emma Smith
Ms. Emma Smith, of Livingston, died Saturday morning, November 27 at Riverview Regional in Carthage. She is survived by: son, Mike Bearinger of Corinth, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon Smith and wife Danielle of Livingston, Christina Jameson of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Marissa Pyron and husband Zach of Grand Prarie, Texas. Ms. Smith will be cremated at Cumberland…
Read MoreObit – Maria Batson
Newborn infant, Maria Batson, died Thursday, November 25 at Riverview Regional in Carthage. She is survived by: parents, Dakota Batson and Laura Jackson; maternal grandparents, Barbara Spiivey of South Carthage, Steven Jackson of South Carthage; maternal great-grandmother, Alta Spivey of Carthage, paternal grandmother, Janice Smith of Murfreesboro; maternal uncles, Terry Jackson, Steven Jackson Jr. Family…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Carol Conditt Petty
Mrs. Carol Conditt Petty, age 76, of Carthage died peacefully surrounded by her family at her Jefferson Avenue East home at 2:23 p.m. Tuesday afternoon November 23, 2021 following a period of declining health. She was pronounced deceased by Amedisys Hospice of Hermitage at 3:24 p.m. Mrs. Petty is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson…
Read MoreObit – Connie Ross
Funeral service for Connie Ross, age 65, of Fayetteville, TN will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 1 pm at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Doud officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11 am to 1 pm at Higgins. Connie was born June 23, 1956, in Lebanon, TN to Sammy…
Read MorePIRATES’ QUICK STRIKE OFFENSE TOPPLES GHS
PIRATES’ QUICK STRIKE OFFENSE TOPPLES GHS The stage was set for a very familiar scene to fans of the Gordonsville High Tiger football last Friday night as Big Blue made the trek to South Pittsburg’s Beene Stadium for a Class A Quarterfinal test against an ultra talented and stout Pirates football team. For the fourth…
Read MoreCARTHAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE, EVENTS SUNDAY
CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE, EVENTS SUNDAY The annual Carthage Christmas Parade is Sunday (November 28). The parade is held each year the first Sunday after the Thanksgiving holiday and sponsored by the Carthage Lions Club. This year the parade will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. Also, a Hometown Christmas will be held which includes events…
Read MoreBONUS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES EXPECTED BEFORE CHRISTMAS
BONUS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES EXPECTED BEFORE CHRISTMAS School employees are expected to receive a “COVID-19 appreciate bonus” in time for the Christmas holiday. The one-time bonus has been discussed extensively by school board members in recent weeks at various meetings. Payment guidelines were approved by the school board during their November meeting. The guidelines stipulate…
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