Obit – 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…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/21/21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Linda Carol Finley Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of January, 2021, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Linda Carol Finley, Deceased, who died on the 4th day of December, 2020, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and…
Read MoreObit – Mr. E.L. Watson
Mr. E.L. Watson, age 89, of the Riddleton Community, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening January 17, 2021 at the TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage where he was admitted January 9th. Mr. Watson was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon January 21st with his pastor,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Paula Fisher Bledsoe
Mrs. Paula Fisher Bledsoe, a longtime resident of Corrales, New Mexico and a native of Carthage, died surrounded by her family at her home on January 12, 2021. Mrs. Bledsoe was 67. Mrs. Bledsoe was cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date to be announced. Born Paula Louise Fisher in Carthage…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Joyce Kemp
Mrs. Joyce Kemp, a homemaker of the Sullivans Bend Community died at 5:43 p.m. Friday evening January 15, 2021 at the age of 80 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center where she had been hospitalized since January 6th. Graveside services were conducted from the Boulton Cemetery on the family farm in the Sullivans Bend Community…
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