Obit – Margaret Allen Woodard Vance
Margaret Allen Woodard Vance, age 91, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Gordonsville, TN. Mrs. Vance was born on September 18, 1934 in Old Hickory, TN to George and Sadie Harrison Woodard. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as husband James Vance, daughter Elizabeth Vance Emison, brothers…
Read MoreObit – William Walker (Bill) Ballard Jr.
William Walker (Bill) Ballard Jr, age 76, of Hickman, TN, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, TN. Bill was born on October 24, 1949 in Chattanooga, TN. Bill was known for his quick wit, humor, practical jokes, intelligence, mechanical aptitude and love of cats. He worked in the mining industry for over…
Read MoreAsh selected as new Director of Schools
John Ash was selected by the county’s school board to become the new Smith County Director of Schools. Ash was selected during Tuesday night’s (March 17) regularly scheduled monthly school board meeting. The next step in the process includes discussions between Ash and School Board Chairman Tommy Manning and Vice Chairman Scotty Lewis on a…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/19/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Hazel Jeanette Baker Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2930 Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Hazel Jeanette Baker, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of January, 2026, were issued…
Read MoreSmith County falls to eventual 2A champion Huntingdon in tournament thriller
GIRLS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS Huntingdon 60, Lady Owls 57 By Terry Collins Courier Sports MURFREESBORO — The Smith County High Lady Owls basketball team played in its third ever state tournament last Wednesday afternoon at Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. The Lady Owls faced Huntingdon in the Class 2A quarterfinals as they had defeated the Fillies 61-56 back…
Read MoreGordonsville edged by Wayne Co. in first state tournament trip since 1999
GIRLS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS Wayne County 37, Tigerettes 32 By Shea Haile Courier Sports MURFREESBORO — Making the program’s first Class 1A State Tournament appearance since 1999, the Gordonsville High Tigerettes basketball team squared off against West Tennessee 1A power Wayne County last Thursday evening in the 1A quarterfinals. Big Blue struggled offensively and fell in the…
Read MoreBIG NIGHT IN CARTHAGE
CLASS 2A SECTIONAL BOYS Owls 54, White House – Heritage 47 By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County Owls basketball team hosted a Class 2A Substate / Sectional game for the first time in 35 years last Monday night at Bill Landreth Gym in Carthage. The Owls faced off against White House Heritage with the…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Phil (Pee Wee) Claywell
Mr. Phil (Pee Wee) Claywell of the Buffalo Community quietly and peacefully answered his call from his earthly life to his eternal reward at 1:07 p.m. at the age of 80 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Tuesday afternoon March 10, 2026 with his family at his bedside. Eld. Jimmy Langford officiated…
Read MoreObit – Mr. J.C. Holder
Mr. J. C. Holder age 91 of Hendersonville passed into eternity at 7 p.m. Saturday evening March 7, 2026 at the Vitatility Assisted Living in Hendersonville where he had made his home since February 22, 2023. Mr. Holder, age 91, was suffering from diabetes and dementia. Mr. Holder was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Doris Beasley Drennen
Mrs. Doris Beasley Drennen died peacefully on March 10, 2026 at her home in Georgia. She was 79. Her service was conducted Thursday afternoon, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marietta Funeral Home in Marietta, Georgia. Born Doris Jean Beasley in Pleasant Shade on June 3, 1946, she was the daughter of William Hayes…
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