Obit – Mrs. Tricia Rayanna Thompson
Mrs. Tricia Rayanne Thompson, age 54, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Mrs. Thompson was born March 20, 1971 in Aurora, IL, a daughter of the late Jesse James Thompson and Nancy Lee Cate Wicks. She was also preceded in death by Brother; Jeff Lynn Thompson and Sisters; Lisa Casepta and…
Read MoreObit – Christopher E. Dill
Christopher E. Dill, age 46, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born April 10, 1979 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Chris was the son of Donnie and Brenda (Heady) Dill. His father Donnie survives. Remembered as a distinguished scholar and teacher, Chris graduated valedictorian of Jackson County High School’s class…
Read MoreDisturbance call in Carthage turns deadly as man jumps into river
By Eddie West Staff Writer A disturbance call in Carthage turned tragic as a man jumped into the Cumberland River and drown. The incident began shortly after 5 a.m., Tuesday (February 10) when the Carthage Police Department received a call related to a disturbance outside an Upper Ferry Road residence. The residence was located between Walnut…
Read MoreGordonsville Tigerettes/Tigers Basketball
Thursday, February 12, 2026 Tigerettes 63, Jo Byrns 27 Jo Byrns 57, Tigers 50 Monday, February 16, 2026 Jackson Co. 55. Tigerettes 38 Jackson Co. 73, Tigers 30 UPCOMING DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, February 19, 2026 – District Semifinals (1) Tigerettes vs. (4) Jo Byrns Friday, February 20, 2026 – District Semifinals (2) Tigers vs…
Read MoreSmith Co. Lady Owls/Owls Basketball
Thursday, February 12, 2026 Lady Owls 44, Cannon Co. 39 Cannon Co. 59, Owls 53 UPCOMING DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, February 19, 2026 – District Semifinals (2) Lady Owls vs. (3) Cannon Co Friday, February 20, 2026 – District Semifinals (2) Owls vs (3) York Institute READ MORE COVERAGE IN COURIER SPORTS
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/19/26
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated February 2, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded February 4, 2021, in Book No. 394, at Page 360, in Office of the Register of Deeds…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Wayne Hodge
Mr. Wayne Hodge, age 90 of Carthage, Tennessee passed away peacefully at 11:45 a.m. Saturday morning February 7, 2026 at the Quality Center for Rehabilitation & Healing in Lebanon, Tennessee following a period of declining health. Graveside service and interment was conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026 at the Smith County…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Focian (Bill) Russell
Mr. Focian (Bill) Russell age 88 of Sevierville died peacefully on Wednesday February 4th at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville following a seven-month battle with cancer. Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 13th at 3 p.m. in Sevierville at Atchley Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Miller and Bro. Lance Estes officiating. Graveside…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Gentry
Mr. Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Gentry, age 71, of Club Springs, TN passed away on Friday February 6, 2026. Ronnie was born August 24, 1954 in Carthage, TN a son of the late Louis Solon Gentry and Reba Kathleen Petty Gentry. He was also preceded by a brother David Gentry. He was a 1972 graduate of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Alan Lee Stanhope
Mr. Alan Lee Stanhope, age 63, of Lebanon, TN passed away on Monday February 9, 2026. Alan was born on October 9, 1962 in Janesville, Iowa, son of Mary Jane Flaskerud Stanhope and the late Fay Leeroy Stanhope. He married Sharon Elaine Davis on November 20, 2004. He traveled thru Europe playing music with America’s…
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