Obit – Mr. Barry Lloyd Davis
Mr. Barry Lloyd Davis, age 62 of Lebanon, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Mr. Davis was born March 18, 1959 in Roaring Springs, PA, a son of Bessie E. Bailey and the late William H. Davis. He was also preceded in death by Brother; Robert Davis and two infant twins. He married…
Read MoreObit – Evie Sue Agee
Evie Sue Agee, 95, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 6:51 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Serenity Assisted Living in East Peoria, Illinois. Born January 3, 1926 in Hickman, Tennessee to Mason and Vera (Nabors) Gentry, she married William E. Agee on July 5, 1946 in Rossville, Georgia. He died March 30, 1989. She…
Read MoreObit – Evan Alexander Napier
Evan Alexander Napier, 30, of Hermitage passed away September 23, 2021. Evan attended Mt. Juliet Christian Academy. In his free time he enjoyed playing disc golf and watching University of Tennessee sports, and basketball especially the NBA and the Memphis Grizzlies. He is survived by his parents Stephen and Karen Napier; maternal grandmother; Anita Overstreet;…
Read MoreObit – Branger Colt Ingram
Branger Colt Ingram of Hartsville, formerly of Alexandria, passed away September 29, 2021 at the age of 30, following a work accident. He was born in Davidson County, December 4, 1990, the son of Martin Lee “Marty” Ingram and Carmellia Hale Ingram. Branger was a member of New Middle Baptist Church. He worked at…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Carolyn Ann Cook
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Cook, age 72 of Franklin, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11am with burial to follow in Sulphur Spring Cemetery. A native of Crossville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of…
Read MoreTennessee History For Kids: Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain turned tide of American Revolution By Bill Carey/Tennessee History for Kids October 7 is the 241st anniversary of the most important victory in Tennessee history. During the Revolutionary War, a British commander named Patrick Ferguson led an army of British loyalists through South Carolina. Along the way, he sent a message…
Read MoreWRIGHT SMITH COUNTY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE
WRIGHT SMITH COUNTY TRUSTEE CANDIDATE (Submitted by candidate Julie Wright) To All the Residents of Smith County: My name is Julie Wright and I am running for the office of Smith County Trustee. I have been blessed to live in Smith County my whole life. I am the daughter of Horace Hale and Elaine Wright…
Read MoreMOORE ANNOUNCES SHERIFF’S CANDIDACY
MOORE ANNOUNCES SHERIFF’S CANDIDACY (Submitted by candidate Scott Moore) After much consideration and many prayers, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Smith County Sheriff. I am a resident of the Defeated Creek Community and a 1995 graduate of Smith County High School. I am the son of the late Katherine (Kathy) Bland Blair…
Read MoreSUSPECT HELD WITHOUT BOND AFTER ALTERCATION
SUSPECT HELD WITHOUT BOND AFTER ALTERCATION Over the weekend, multiple sheriff’s department officers responded to a disturbance on Russell Lane which is located in the northern section of the county. Meanwhile, one person is being held in the county jail without bond, charged with multiple offenses as a result of a sheriff’s department investigation into…
Read MoreONE VICTIM IN LATEST FATAL ACCIDENT
ONE VICTIM IN LATEST FATAL ACCIDENT As many as nine people have died on roadways within the county this year, making it one of the deadliest years ever for fatal wrecks. The latest accident occurred on Interstate 40 near the Alexandria Exit in New Middleton and claimed the life of a Nashville area man. The…
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