Obit – Mrs. Dean Bush
Mrs. Dean Bush, age 80 of Pea Ridge, died Thursday morning, July 1 at Smith County Health and Rehab in Carthage. She is survived by: sons, Gary Bush and wife Gloria of Chestnut Mound, Randy Bush and wife Wanda of Carthage, Mickey Bush and wife Holly of Pea Ridge; 5 grandchildren, Zach Bush and wife…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sue Helen Canter Hines
Mrs. Sue Helen Canter Hines, age 96 of Nashville, died Monday morning, June 28 at NHC Sumner Place in Gallatin. She is survived by: daughter, Tammy Sue Boehms and husband Dennis Ray of Brentwood; 2 sons, Don Xavier Hines and wife Hilda of Hendersonville, Steve Allen Hines and wife Debbie of Hendersonville; 5 grandchildren, Gregory…
Read MoreHAPPY 4TH OF JULY
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY •Residents can expect government offices and many businesses closed Monday (July 5) for the Fourth of July holiday. This year, the holiday falls on Sunday (July 4) but will be observed on Monday. •The Courier office will be closed on Friday (July 2) in observance of the Fourth of July holiday…
Read MoreCARTHAGE FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
CARTHAGE FIREWORKS ORDINANCE This year, the Fourth of July holiday, known for fireworks, falls on a Sunday. The town of Carthage has an ordinance addressing fireworks and the Fourth of July falling on a Sunday. “The discharge of fireworks shall only be for two holidays per year: Independence Day (Fourth of July) and New Year’s…
Read MoreCOUNTY FAIR UNDERWAY
COUNTY FAIR UNDERWAY Carnival rides arrived Monday night and the Smith County Fair—The Fair On The River—is well underway. Some of the headline events will not take place until later in the week. Each year the demolition derby is a major draw, filling the grandstands at the Russell Nixon Outdoor Arena. The first of two…
Read MoreKEMPVILLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE
KEMPVILLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE One person was killed in a motorcycle accident which occurred in the Kempville community over the weekend. The victim was identified as Nickey Silcox, 47, Alexandria. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the fatal wreck occurred at 6:23 a.m., Saturday, at 191 Kempville Highway. The location of the accident was on…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/01/21
NOTICE AMANDA VIRGENE BUDZIAK THOMAS JAMES ALLARD The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Audrey Rose Budziak, Adelynn Elisabeth Budziak and Catherine Francine Allard. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Nickey Silcox
Mr. Nickey Silcox, age 47 of Alexandria, died Saturday morning, June 26 at Riverview Regional in Carthage. He is survived by; wife, Martha Lynch Silcox; parents, Thomas Silcox of Alexandria, Connie Grisham of Carthage; daughter, Harley Marek and husband Lander of Gordonsville; son, Levi Ellis of Hartsville; granddaughter, Ava Silcox of Gordonsville. Mr. Silcox…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Betty Ward Armistead
Ms. Betty Ward Armistead, age 75 of Elmwood, died Saturday morning, June 26 at Quality Care in Lebanon. She is survived by: 2 children, Jennifer Maynard and husband Tommy of Elmwood, Jimmy Dow Armistead of Club Springs; sister, Ruthie Watson of the St. Mary Hollow; 3 grandchildren, Chelsea Bush and husband Matt of Elmwood, John…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Dean Grisham
Mr. Dean Grisham, age 76 of South Carthage, died Wednesday, June 23 at his home. He is survived by: son, Tim Grisham of South Carthage; grandchildren, Timothy Grisham and wife Michelle of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Kain Allen Grisham of South Carthage; 3 great-grandchildren, Austin Lane Grisham, Chloe Grisham, Cash Grisham. Mr. Grisham is at the…
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