Obit – Mr. William “Pete” Bennett
Mr. William “Pete” Bennett, of Murfreesboro and a Smith County native, died at his home at 3:14 p.m. Friday afternoon, July 30, 2021, at the age of 76. Funeral services were conducted at 12 noon Thursday, August 3rd, from the chapel of the Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro with Pastor Doyle Haynes officiating.…
Read MoreObit – Sue Shoulders Herron
Sue Shoulders Herron, 87, passed away on July 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Johnson and Arah Shoulders and infant sister Betty Ann Shoulders of Riddleton, TN; husband of 49 years Dan P. Herron, former principal of Gallatin High School; great-granddaughter (Super Sophie) Sophie Elena Dadej. Survived by daughter Betty Carol (Mike) Purcell of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Glenn E. Wills
Mr. Glenn E. Wills, age 85, of Lebanon, TN, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Mr. Wills was born September 22, 1935 in Sykes, TN, a son of the late Ollie Lee Wills and Beulah Granstaff Wills. He was also preceded in death by siblings; C.D. Wills, Roy Wills, Helen “Tony” Baker, and Infant…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Rita Fay Jones
Ms. Rita Fay Jones, age 56, of Defeated, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Ms. Jones was born January 21, 1965 in Unicoi County, TN, a daughter of Erma Fay Crane Jones and the late Wallace Carole Jones. She enjoyed her hobby as a miniature farmer. Ms. Jones is survived by Son; Dillon…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Sharon Phillips Sober
Ms. Sharon Phillips Sober, age 64 of Salt Lick, died Friday morning, July 30 at her home. She is survived by: son, William Lee Reason of Springfield; nephew and caregiver, David Wilson and Rhonda Fairchild of Salt Lick; several grandchildren. Ms. Sober will be cremated at Cumberland Family services. A Memorial Service will be conducted…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sue Shimkus
Mrs. Sue Shimkus, age 60 of Kempville, died Friday morning, July 30 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She is survived by: husband, Brian Shimkus; children, Amy Stout and husband Rusty of Livingston, Dina Etchison of Battle Creek, MI, Ralph Hamilton, Preston Hamilton of Battle Creek, MI, Kimberly Janow and husband Richard of Monterey, Bronco…
Read MoreSALES TAX HOLIDAY THIS WEEKEND
SALES TAX HOLIDAY THIS WEEKEND (Teachers report back to school on Monday, August 2. Students report back to school on Wednesday, August 4.) State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) and Representative Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster) are encouraging citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s new and traditional sales tax holidays which are set to begin at 12:01…
Read MoreAUGUST CARTHAGE MARKET-FEST CANCELED
AUGUST CARTHAGE MARKET-FEST CANCELED The Carthage Market-Fest scheduled for next month has been canceled. The event was set for August 7, however extensive work is being done at the city’s walking track where the event takes place. Two more Market-Fests are scheduled for this year, Saturday, September 18 and Saturday, October 23.
Read MoreSTUDENTS/TEACHERS RETURN NEXT WEEK FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR
STUDENTS/TEACHERS RETURN NEXT WEEK FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR Students head back to school next week for what officials anticipate or at least hope will be a somewhat “normal” school year. Teachers report back from summer break on Monday for an administrative day. Meanwhile, students report back to school from summer break for a half-day session…
Read MoreLINDER 1ST TO WIN TN WOMENS OPEN/TN GIRLS JR. AMATEUR IN SAME YEAR
LINDER 1ST TO WIN TN WOMENS OPEN/TN GIRLS JR. AMATEUR IN SAME YEAR Sophie Linder, an upcoming junior golfer at Gordonsville High School, continued her phenomenal summer run Saturday with a victory in the 2021 Golf Capital of Tennessee Women’s Open at Stonehenge Golf Club in Crossville. With the championship, Linder became the first golfer…
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