THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: SOPHIE LINDER
THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: SOPHIE LINDER G’Ville’s Linder challenges for third straight individual golf state title Gordonsville High junior golfing sensation Sophie Linder is on the cusp of another history making run for the GHS program this week as Linder goes for a third consecutive individual TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) State Golf Title.…
Read MoreSURGE LEADS TO MOST CASES OF COVID/PER MONTH FOR COUNTY
SURGE LEADS TO MOST CASES OF COVID/PER MONTH FOR COUNTY Following the worst month for infections in Smith County since the coronavirus pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are trending downward. At 603 cases, September (2021) was the worst month for new COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic which began on the local front in…
Read MoreELECTION SEASON ARRIVES EARLY
ELECTION SEASON ARRIVES EARLY It may be fall 2021, but a busy 2022 election season is already underway. With the first of three major elections more than six months away, political winds are already swirling around the county. Potential candidates are eying plans to run for county, district and other offices. Meanwhile, discussion of who’s…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 10/07/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Gary W. Bush Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of October, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Gary W. Bush, Deceased, who died on the 16th day of September, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident,…
Read MoreObit – 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…
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