Obit – Mr. William Enoch
World War II Marine veteran, Mr. William Enoch of Carthage, died at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage on Friday evening June 4, 2021 at 8:02 p.m. where had spent his final days of rest since May 27th. Mr. Enoch’s pastor, Bro. Lanny Thomas, officiated at the 11 a.m. Monday morning June…
Read MoreObit – Mary Etheleen Bryan Gass
Mary Etheleen Bryan Gass, age 96 of New Middleton, TN, known affectionately as “Granaleen” to her family and friends, passed away on June 3rd, 2021 at the Pavilion Senior Living Center in Carthage, TN. She was born Mary Etheleen Wooten in Bluff Creek, TN on July 25, 1924, to the late Elmer Dale and Mai…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Cameron Lane Wilkerson
Mr. Cameron Lane Wilkerson, age 43 of Carthage, TN, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021.Mr. Wilkerson was born September 12, 1977 in Lebanon, TN, a son of Vicki Virginia Crawford Maynard and the late Ricky Lane Wilkerson.Cameron is survived by Mother; Vicki Crawford Maynard of Carthage, TN. Several children. Fiancé; Callie Bible.Funeral Services for Mr.…
Read MoreWORK ON CITY POOL DELAYS OPENING
WORK ON CITY POOL DELAYS OPENING Repair work on the city pool in Carthage continues. The pool generally opens around Memorial Day. In February, the city’s council voted to rehabilitate the pool mainly because of excessive leakage. Work on the pool has been delayed because the contractor has had difficulty in locating certain parts needed…
Read More‘NORMAL’ SCHOOL YEAR COULD BEGIN IN AUGUST
‘NORMAL’ SCHOOL YEAR COULD BEGIN IN AUGUST The 2020-2021 school year came to a close last week. More importantly, it provided a glimpses into how the next school year will begin. All students are likely to return to in-person learning in August for what could be a “normal” school year, after an unimaginable 2020-2021 school…
Read MoreREPAVING OF CARTHAGE’S MAIN STREET PLANNED
REPAVING OF CARTHAGE’S MAIN STREET PLANNED For some time now, motorists may have noticed Main Street in Carthage has gotten to be a bumpy ride. Plans are in motion to repave the entire city street. A public notice was placed in last week’s edition of the Courier seeking bidders on the project. Main Street North…
Read MoreDEPOT RESTORED TO ORIGINAL ELEGANCE
DEPOT RESTORED TO ORIGINAL ELEGANCE A project more than six years in the development stage continues to take shape. Work on the Carthage Junction Depot project located on Highway 53 at the south end of Crump Paris Park continues to move forward. In October 2014, the depot was relocated from its former location which was…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Betty Katherine “Kathy” Stewart
Mrs. Betty Katherine “Kathy” Stewart, age 73 of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.Mrs. Stewart was born May 24, 1948 in Spring City, TN. She is preceded in death by Mother and Step-Father; Marie Roberts Thompson and Jim Thompson. Mrs. Stewart married Careal Stewart on April 19, 1978. She worked for several…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/03/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Sammy Bridgewater Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of May, 2021, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Sammy Bridgewater, Deceased, who died on the 8th day of April, 2021, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Billy Charles Gibbs
Mr. Billy Charles Gibbs, age 86 of the Pea Ridge community, died at 8:47 a.m. on May 28, 2021 at Riverview Medical Center, Carthage, TN.He was born June 11, 1934. He was married to the love of his live, Maxine White on January 22, 1960 and was preceded by her death on February 6, 2010.…
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