Obit – Mrs. Edwina Key Lynch Boyd
Mrs. Edwina Key Lynch Boyd, age 81 of Buffalo Valley, died Monday afternoon, November 1 at her home. She is survived by: children, Tammy Boyd of Buffalo Valley, Aaron Boyd and wife Marjorie of Clarksville; 4 grandchildren, Jason League, Christian League, Samantha Boyd, Michael Boyd; 2 great-grandchildren, Shyann Hammock and Alex Boyd. Mrs. Boyd is…
Read MoreANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE SET FOR SUNDAY
ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PARADE SET FOR SUNDAY The annual Veterans Day Parade is set for Sunday (November 7). The parade will begin at 2 p.m. at Carmack Avenue and continue along Main Street to the courthouse in downtown Carthage. The parade includes bands, fire departments, veterans, military personnel, various automobile and motorcycle groups, local scout…
Read MoreDOG PARK/EXPANDED WALKING TRACK OPEN
DOG PARK/EXPANDED WALKING TRACK OPEN Two new projects have been completed at the city park located on Industrial Drive in Carthage. The projects include the opening of a first ever city dog park, as well as an enhanced and expanded walking track. The new dog park was officially dedicated on October 23. The new park…
Read MoreSUV STRIKES MOTORCYCLE AT INTERSECTION
SUV STRIKES MOTORCYCLE AT INTERSECTION A motorcyclist escaped serious injury after being involved in a two vehicle wreck in Carthage, Wednesday afternoon. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Highway 25/Carthage Bypass and Main Street North at 2:32 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Ronnie Scudder, 68, Carthage, according to the Tennessee…
Read MoreOPERATION ‘OCTOBERFEST’ ARREST MADE
OPERATION ‘OCTOBERFEST’ ARREST MADE Grand Jury Indictments Operation Octoberfest is the latest effort of Fifteenth Judicial District Drug Task Force and Smith County Sheriff’s Department to crackdown on illegal drug sales in the county. Several individuals were indicted in September during a special session of the Grand Jury in connection with the months long undercover…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Tommy Dias
Mr. Tommy Dias, age 70, of Lafayette, died Tuesday morning, November 2 at his home. He is survived by: wife, Myra Dias; son, Steve Dias and wife Tabitha of Lafayette; 2 sisters, Dianne Dias Massey of Tanglewood, Marcella Dias Jones and husband Terry of Cato; 3 grandchildren, Tyler Dias of McMinnville, Austin Dias of Lafayette,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Gayle Cripps
Mr. Gayle Cripps, age 72, of Carthage, passed away October 26, 2021 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by family. He was born July 20, 1946 in Cannon County to Javin Brown Cripps and Rosa Ray Vickers. He was owner of Cripps Construction, served in the US Navy, was a member of the VFW and Carpenters…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/04/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Pamela Crutchfield Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of November, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Pamela Crutchfield, Deceased, who died on the 14th day of October, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Ruby Mai West
Mrs. Ruby Mai West, age 88 of Defeated Creek, died Wednesday evening, October 27 at Vandy Wilson in Lebanon. She is survived by: 3 children, Maxie Law and husband Bobby of South Carthage, Melissa (Sissy) Mofield of Gordonsville, Ricky (Bouncy) West and wife Angela of Pleasant Shade; sisters, Pauline Kinslow of Lafayette, Jo Helen Nixon…
Read MoreTennessee History For Kids: General Andrews is Tennessee’s most overlooked military hero
Tennessee History For Kids: By Bill Carey/Tennessee History for Kids General Andrews is Tennessee’s most overlooked military hero Here is a fact that not enough Tennesseans know: Joint Base Andrews (formerly known as Andrews Air Force Base) is named for a man from Nashville. Frank Maxwell Andrews is considered one of the founders…
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