Obit – William (Bill) Huddleston
William (Bill) Huddleston was called to his heavenly home on Friday, August 06, 2021 at the age of 91 to spend an eternity with his Savior. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hazel Terrell Huddleston, who died on July 19, 2004 at the age of 70 of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) after…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Karl Brong
Mr. Karl Brong, of Old Hickory, died Wednesday August 4, 2021 at his Scenic View Road home where he resided alone since the death of his mother. Mr. Brong, age 74, was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. He was to be cremated at the Cumberland Family Services in Algood. His cremains will…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Bobby Roberts
Mr. Bobby Roberts Longtime Hogans Creek Community resident, Mr. Bobby Roberts, died at the age of 82 at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday morning August 4, 2021 at his Bradford Place home and was surrounded by family members and was pronounced deceased at 9:30 a.m. by Caris Hospice of Cookeville who had been lovingly assisting his family…
Read MoreTWO ARRESTED AFTER SEARCH
TWO ARRESTED AFTER SEARCH Two people face charges following the search of a residence located in the one hundred block of Hartsville Pike. Sheriff’s department officers went to what was described as a wooden, outside building located on the south west side of the property. According to an offense report filed by Sgt. Junior Fields,…
Read MoreTRUSTEE LEE ANN WILLIAMS RECOGNIZED
TRUSTEE LEE ANN WILLIAMS RECOGNIZED A local office holder has been recognized for her service. The Tennessee City and County Trustee’s Association (TCTA) honored Lee Ann Williams with the distinct Legacy Award. This honor is new to the statewide association, recognizing a division trustee for their exemplary service to the state of Tennessee, to the…
Read MoreCOUNTY GETS $50,000 GRANT
COUNTY GETS $50,000 GRANT Smith County is one of 54 Tennessee counties which has received funding through the state’s ThreeStar grant program. The county will receive $50,000 through the program. The $50,000 was the highest amount of funds awarded to any county. Funding awarded to counties ranged from a high of $50,000 to a low…
Read MoreDOUBLE MURDER CASE RESOLVED
DOUBLE MURDER CASE RESOLVED A more than three year old double murder case has been resolved. In a plea agreement, David Ortiz Bibian, 56, formerly of the Difficult area, pled guilty to two counts of facilitation of first degree murder and received a 30 year sentence, according to Fifteenth Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson.…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/05/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Betty Lou Armistead Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of July, 2021, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Betty Lou Armistead, Deceased, who died on the 26th day of June, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and…
Read MoreObit – Jeanna LaRay Hieronimus
Jeanna LaRay Hieronimus,79, of Carthage, passed away, in her home, on Friday July 30, 2021. LaRay is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alva Hieronimus, her two sons, and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Mary Hieronimus, and Greg and Amanda Hieronimus, and her grandson, James Hieronimus. On August 5,1941 LaRay was born to loving parents, James…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sandra M. McPherson
Mrs. Sandra M. McPherson, age 78, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Mrs. McPherson was born July 9, 1943 in Fairbury, IL, a daughter of the late Neal Ortlepp and Evelyn Lang Ortlepp. She married John Franklin McPherson on July 8, 1963 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 27,…
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