Obit – Mr. Nazih Ishak
Mr. Nazih Ishak, age 70, of Hendersonville, a retired restauranteur, died surrounded by his loving and devoted family at 11:56 a.m. Friday morning January 22, 2021 at the St. Thomas Mid-Town Hospital in Nashville where he was admitted Sunday evening January 17th. Mr. Ishak was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and was to…
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Mr. Johnny “Rusty” Thompson, of the Flatrock Community, died at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Thursday January 21, 2021 at 3:24 a.m. where he was admitted January 6th. Mr. Thompson was 73. Bro. Jamie Duke officiated at the 1 p.m. Monday afternoon January 25th funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral…
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Obit – David Milton Medley
David Milton Medley, 66 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Signature Health Care of Putnam County in Cookeville, Tennessee. David loved and missed his son, the late Cody Levi Medley so much that he longed to see him again. Born Wednesday, May 26, 1954 in Cookeville, Tennessee,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Mary Wade Phillips
Mrs. Mary Wade Phillips, age 92 ,of Dixon Springs, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.Mrs. Phillips was born March 7, 1928 in Elmwood, TN, a daughter of the late Bemon Wade and Ruth White Wade. She married Robert Herbert Phillips on December 20, 1957 and he preceded her in death on April 15, 1995.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Joe Allen Massey
Mr. Joe Allen Massey, a farmer of the Hiwassee Community, died at the age of 73 on Wednesday morning January 20, 2021 at his Hiwassee Road Farm surrounded by his family. Funeral services were conducted by his longtime minister Freddie Clayton and his present minister, Donnie Vick. The 1 p.m. Friday afternoon January 22nd funeral services…
Read MoreTWO CHARGED IN BRUSH CREEK DRUG ARREST
TWO CHARGED IN BRUSH CREEK DRUG ARREST Sheriff’s department officers located a number of illegal drugs following the search of a residence near the Brush Creek area. Officers went to a Northfield Lane residence on January 6. According to an offense report filed by K-9 officer Sgt. Junior Fields, two ounces of marijuana, two grams…
Read MoreARRESTS MADE IN BUY/BUST OPERATION
ARRESTS MADE IN BUY/BUST OPERATION The sheriff’s department’s K-9 units made two arrests during a “buy bust” operation. The operation began when a man agreed to deliver an ounce of methamphetamine for $600 to an undercover officer. The drug deal was to take place in the parking area at the Smith County Welcome Center (Buffalo…
Read MoreCAGES BEND HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE
CAGES BEND HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE Fire destroyed a house in the Cages Bend community, Thursday morning. The fire was reported around 10:32 a.m. at 60 Murrah Lane. The single story, vinyl sided house was fully involved when discovered. Riddleton/Dixon Springs and Central District fire departments were dispatched to the fire. The house and its…
Read MoreSECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGE FILED
SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGE FILED Second degree murder charges have been filed against a man who allegedly provided illegal drugs to an individual who was discovered at a Pleasant Shade Highway residence. Bailey Alexander Underwood, 24, Lebanon, has been indicted on two counts of second degree murder. Underwood is charged in connection with the death…
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