Obit – Mr. Alvin “Bubie” Roberts
Mr. Alvin “Bubie” Roberts, age 72 of South Carthage, died Friday afternoon, March 19 at Sumner Regional in Gallatin. He is survived by: sisters, Linda Caldwell of Gordonsville; Jo Dean Sickler of Hartsville; 1/2 siblings, Thomas Roberts of Lebanon, Lisa O’Quin of Lebanon, Jacqueline Roberts of Lebanon, David Roberts of Lebanon. Mr. Roberts will be…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sandra Brimm Deniston
Riddleton Community native Mrs. Sandra Brimm Deniston died at the age of 77 at 6:14 p.m. Sunday evening March 28, 2021 at the Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. Mrs. Deniston was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. As she requested the process of cremation, it was to be performed at the Cumberland Family…
Read MoreObit – Jasper Wauford Jr.
Jasper Wauford Jr. passed away on March 28, 2021 at age 80. The Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor Jason Rich, is 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021 in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, followed by interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Liberty TN. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. The family will…
Read MoreObit – Cael David Eddie
Cael David Eddie, age 1 day, died Thursday afternoon, April 1 at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville. He is survived by: parents, Dallas and Paige Eddie; sister, Stella Eddie; maternal grandparents, Roger and Cynthia Brown Draper of Pleasant Shade; paternal grandparents, Connie Heissel and Kevin of LeMars, Iowa; Kyle David Eddie and Lesa of Storm…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Timothy Lee Grisham
Mr. Timothy Lee Grisham, of the Turkey Creek Community, was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:32 a.m. Thursday morning April 1, 2021 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage after being found deceased at his home by his sister. Mr. Grisham had been suffering from heart problems and was scheduled to have…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Allen Dale Ray
Mr. Allen Dale Ray, age 63, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Mr. Ray was born October 21, 1957 in Carthage, TN, a son of the late Joey J. Ray and Irma Frances Crawford Ray. Mr. Ray is also preceded in death by Sister; Peggy Ray Fowler and three brothers; Ronald…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Estelene Myers
Mrs. Estelene Myers, age 95 of Carthage, died Wednesday morning, March 31 at her home. She is survived by: son, Blythe Myers and wife Linda of South Carthage; grandson, Steven Myers and wife Mandi of South Carthage; step-granddaughter, Denise Young of Sunbright; 9 great-grandchildren, Matthew Myers, Kailee Myers, Jobie Wright, Angel George, Jessiny George, Ryan…
Read MoreRACKLEY ROOFING TO SPONSOR MAJOR RACE
RACKLEY ROOFING TO SPONSOR MAJOR RACE A Smith County business will serve as the title sponsor of a major racing competition at the Nashville Motor Superspeedway. South Carthage based Rackley Roofing will serve as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, June 18 after agreeing to…
Read MoreRESCUE SQUAD ROADBLOCK SATURDAY
RESCUE SQUAD ROADBLOCK SATURDAY The Smith County Rescue Squad will be holding their annual roadblock fundraiser on Saturday, April 3 (2021) in Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville. The roadblock will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until approximately noon. Funds collected will assist the county’s rescue squad in their day-to-day operations. The entirely volunteer rescue…
Read MoreALMOST 8 INCHES OF RAIN FELL IN SOME AREAS
ALMOST 8 INCHES OF RAIN FELL IN SOME AREAS Rainfall totals recorded for Saturday into Sunday morning are dramatic. Anywhere from five inches to almost eight inches of rain fell during a 24-hour period (Saturday into Sunday morning). The heaviest rain fell in the Elmwood and Rome areas. A CoCoRaHS weather station in the Elmwood…
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