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Obit – Mr. Jimmy Long

Mr. Jimmy Long, age 68 of Pleasant Shade, died Tuesday, June 8 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He is survived by: wife, Nancy Long; 3 daughters, Mandy Adkins of Oak Grove, Kentucky, Samantha Williamson and husband Matthew of Eagleville, Charity Ramsey and husband Chad of Lafayette; sisters, Susan Lee and husband Timmy of…

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Obit – Mrs. Melanie Carter Gregory

Mrs. Melanie Carter Gregory, age 58 of Graveltown, died Friday morning, June 11 at her home. She is survived by: husband of 39 years, Kenny Gregory; children, Ashton Murphy and husband Anthony of Gordonsville, Warren Gregory and fiance’ Stephanie Loveall of Pleasant Shade, sister, Margaret Carol Carter Oldham of Carthage; sisters-in-law, Juanita Carter of Four-Way-Inn,…

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Obit – Mrs. Garlene Eastes Burton

Mrs. Garlene Eastes Burton, age 62 of Grant, died Wednesday at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She is survived by: husband, Tim Burton; daughters, Lindsey Gull and husband Keith of Grant, Holly Burton and fiance’ Nate Busard of Grant; parents, Garland and Earlene Eastes of Grant; sister, Nellene Eastes of Grant; 3 brothers, Gary Eastes…

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COUNTY PROPERTY TAX DECREASE ON TRACK

COUNTY PROPERTY TAX DECREASE ON TRACK As the County’s Budget and Finance Committee finalizes its 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, it appears a county property tax decrease is imminent. Exactly how much of a decrease had not been decided as of Friday, but an amount was expected to be determined as soon as this week. The…

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COUNTY FAIR NEARING

COUNTY FAIR NEARING The countdown to the Smith County Fair (The Fair By The River) is on. The event is less than three weeks away. While the fair runs from June 28 through July 3 (carnival rides), fair events begin ahead of the arrival of the carnival. Events associated with the fair will begin as…

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BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL FRIDAY/SATURDAY

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL FRIDAY/SATURDAY The annual Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival is this weekend. The event is set for Friday night, June 11 and Saturday night, June 12. Performing Friday night will be Clearview and Billy Wise and Mountain Time. Performing Saturday night will be Avery Trace and Bluegrass Solutions. Performing both nights will be the Evermean…

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RIDDLETON RESIDENT VICTIM OF WRECK

RIDDLETON RESIDENT VICTIM OF WRECK Hydroplaning is being blamed for a wreck which claimed the life of a Riddleton woman. The two-vehicle wreck occurred around 8:55 a.m., Wednesday, on Dixon Springs Highway/Highway 25. The wreck victim was identified as Linda Tabor, 76, a resident of Rome Road. An eight-year-old child traveling with Tabor was not…

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Obit – Ms. Peggy Woodmore Johnson

Ms. Peggy Woodmore Johnson, age 74 of Hartsville, died Friday morning, June 4 at Sumner Regional in Gallatin. She is survived by: children, Tina Woodmore of Hartsville, Bob Woodmore of Hartsville, Nuru Johnson and Mandy of Lebanon; sister, Linda Marshall and Kenneth of Bethpage; 3 brothers, Edward Woodmore of Hartsville, James Henry Woodmore and Roberta…

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Obit – Mrs. Terri Oliver

Mrs. Terri Oliver, age 61 of Turkey Creek, died Sunday morning, June 6 at Smith County Health and Rehab. She is survived by:husband, Billy Oliver; father, Olan Slaughter Jr; 2 daughters, Jennifer Wooden of Horseshoe Bend, Shannon Wooden of Tallahassie, Florida; 2 sons, Blake Wooden of Tallahassie, Florida, Dylan Tucker and fiance’ Chelsea Reddick of…

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Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/10/21

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY,  TENNESSEE AT CARTHAGE JESSICA TUBBS HOWINGTON, PLAINTIFF/WIFE VS. ADAM JEFFREY HOWINGTON, Defendant/HUSBAND NO. 2020-CV-93 ________________________ ORDER OF PUBLICATION ________________________ In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk, from the Plaintiff’s complaint, which is sworn to and the Motion and Order that has been filed in this Court, that the Defendant ADAM JEFFREY HOWINGTON’s residence cannot be…

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