MARKER HONORS DEFORD BAILEY
MARKER HONORS DEFORD BAILEY A gifted harmonica player, DeFord Bailey was, for several decades, the only African American star of the Grand Ole Opry. His playing bridged rural black and white music with unsurpassed artistry. He navigated the era’s racial politics with dignity, and, after twenty years in obscurity, was accorded belated recognition. Born on…
Read MoreWILLIAM WALTON HARVEST FESTIVAL SET FOR SATURDAY
WILLIAM WALTON HARVEST FESTIVAL SET FOR SATURDAY he William Walton Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday. The event will take place on the square in Carthage at the historic courthouse beginning at 10 a.m. The annual event features various activities for children and adults, food booths, arts and craft booths and live entertainment. Among the…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/23/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Mary Ruth Boze Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of September, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Mary Ruth Boze, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of July, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident,…
Read MoreObit – Ms Rhonda Lynne Jones Law
Ms Rhonda Lynne Jones Law, amazing mother to Robin and Shalane. Thoughtful daughter of Rose and TJ Jones. Rhonda passed at the age of 57.She was quirky in all the best ways. As a mother, she would always do everything to make sure her children had amazing adventures, even when money was tight, she got creative.…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Virginia Latham “Ginger” Coggins
Mrs. Virginia Latham “Ginger” Coggins, age 97 of Carthage, TN. Mother, friend, and mentor passed away on August 24, 2021. Ginger was born in Oxford, MS, on December 8, 1923 and was reared in Madison, FL. She was the daughter of a Presbyterian pastor. Ginger grew up during the depression and turned 18 the day after Pearl…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Mike Presley
Mr. Mike Presley, age 61 of Carthage, died Wednesday afternoon, September 15 at Riverview Regional in Carthage. He is survived by: wife, Janet Presley; 2 children, Corey Presley and wife Callie of Knoxville; Lacey Presley of Carthage; brother, Tim Presley and wife Carolyn of Dayton, Texas; mother, Wilma Presley of Monville; grandchild, Maizie Presley. Mr.…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Darlene Branham Hackett
Mrs. Darlene Branham Hackett, age 59 of the Popes Hill Community died Thursday evening, September 16 at Vanderbilt Wilson in Lebanon. She is survived by: husband, Dennis Hackett; 2 foster sons, Josiah Wilson and A. J. Wilson of Popes Hill. Mrs. Hackett is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her service will…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Michael “Mike” Smith
Mr. Michael “Mike” Smith, age 63 of Gladdice died Wednesday afternoon, September 15 at Southern Hills in Nashville. He is survived by: wife, Tandy Woodard Smith; “Fur” kid, Morty; sisters-in-law,Barbara Williams of Gladdice, Judy Stafford and husband Ronnie Sr of Mt. Juliet; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith will be cremated at Cumberland Family Services.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Gary Bush
Mr. Gary Bush, age 61 of Pea Ridge, died Thursday morning, September 16 at Riverview Regional in Carthage. He is survived by: wife, Gloria Bush; 2 brothers ,Mickey Bush and wife Holly of Pea Ridge, Randy Bush and wife Wanda of Carthage. Mr. Bush is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Family and…
Read MoreTennessee History For Kids: Piggly Wiggly
Tennessee History For Kids Piggly Wiggly, Sole Owner Stores and the Green Bay Packers By Bill Carey/Tennessee History for Kids The rise and fall of Memphis businessman Clarence Saunders involves Piggly Wiggly, the Pink Palace, the New York Stock Exchange, Sole Owner Stores and (as a footnote) the Green Bay Packers. It’s hard to tell…
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