Obit – Mrs. Anna Marie Robinson
Mrs. Anna Marie Robinson, age 76, of Temperance Hall, TN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.Mrs. Robinson was born September 28, 1944 in Buffalo Valley, TN, a daughter of the late Kenneth Scott Alcorn and Nettie Lois Williams Alcorn. She was also preceded in death by Brother; Bill Alcorn and Sisters; Frances Woods, Julana…
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Mr. Billy Gary Youngblood, age 65, of Gordonsville, TN passed away Saturday October 17, 2020.Born March 7, 1955 at McFarland Hospital in Lebanon, TN Billy Gary was the son of J. L. Youngblood and Willie D. Ray Youngblood. He was the grandson of the late: Alta Samson Ray and Polk Ray who lived in Lancaster,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Charles Winfree
Mr. Charles Winfree, a retired farmer of the Hiwassie Community, died peacefully at 11 p.m. Friday evening October 16, 2020 at the Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon where he had made his home since July 2, 2019. Mr. Winfree was 80 years of age. His former pastors, Eld. Heath Dodson and Eld.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Willis “Shorty” Petty
Mr. Willis “Shorty” Petty of the Granville Community died at the age of 88 at 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning October 17, 2020 at the N. H. C. Cookeville on Bunker Hill Road where he had made his home since June 8, 2018. Bro. David Thackxton officiated at the 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon October 21st funeral…
Read MoreObit – Mr. John Hammock
Lifelong Riddleton Community resident, Mr. John Hammock, died Saturday afternoon October 10, 2020 at his Dixon Springs Highway home. He was pronounced deceased later that afternoon at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage. Mr. Hammock was 75. Mr. Hammock’s pastor, Pastor Preston Carter, officiated at the 12 noon Saturday October 17th funeral…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Billy Vaughan
Mr. Billy Vaughan, of Hartsville was pronounced dead on arrival at the Trousdale Medical Center Saturday evening October 3, 2020 at the age of 37. He was discovered deceased at 5:35 p.m. in his car at the Piggly-Wiggly Store on McMurray Boulevard in Hartsville. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were conducted…
Read MoreDR. DUKE ON HALLOWEEN SAFETY
DR. DUKE ON HALLOWEEN SAFETY (The following was submitted by Dr. Roger Duke head of the Smith County Coronavirus Task Force. Dr. Duke warns residents to follow health safety guidelines when celebrating the holiday.) Halloween is just around the corner! It is traditionally celebrated in Smith County by gathering individuals for events and activities, participating…
Read MoreTEMPORARY CLOSING OF CLERK’S OFFICE
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF CLERK’S OFFICE The Smith County Clerk’s office will be closed to public access for two weeks starting (October 11), according to Mayor Jeff Mason. According to Mayor Mason’s Facebook post, the closure is not due to a positive case. Several staff members are under quarantine protocols due to possible exposure. There is…
Read MoreBANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS SENTENCED
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS SENTENCED Three people who were charged in the robbery of Citizens Bank’s Highway 25 office in Carthage in September of last year have pled guilty and been sentenced by a federal judge. David Ray Reynolds, 28, Gallatin, and Tiffany Rene Garcia, 27, Gallatin, pled guilty to bank robbery charges and were each…
Read MoreGHS TEMPORARILY GOES TO REMOTE LEARNING
GHS TEMPORARILY GOES TO REMOTE LEARNING Second Change In Plans This School Year Gordonsville High School transitioned to remote learning, Monday. The school system released a statement over the weekend explaining the move was needed because of “rising COVID-19 cases” and “limited staff availability”. The transition comes as fall break approaches. The first day for…
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