Obit – Francis Yancey Breashears
Francis Yancey Breashears, 87, Stockton, Mo, formerly of Carthage, passed away Friday in her home. Services are Monday Oct 5th at 11:00 AM in Bland-Brumback Funeral Home with burial in Stockton Cemetery
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Mrs. Melba Dean Dickerson, age 90, a homemaker and longtime resident of the Bellwood Community died at 11:06 p.m. Sunday evening October 4, 2020 at the Wilson Manor in Lebanon where she had made her home since November 2, 2013. Mrs. Dickerson was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted on…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Elizabeth Brown
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, a homemaker of the Tanglewood Community, died surrounded by her loving and caring family at 1:17 a.m. Sunday morning October 4, 2020 at her Dixon Springs Highway home. She was pronounced deceased at 2:39 a.m. by HighPoint Hospice who had been lovingly assisting her family with her care. Mrs. Brown was 89.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Billy Vaughan
Mr. Billy Vaughan, of Hartsville, was pronounced dead on arrival at the age of 37 at the Trousdale Medical Center Saturday evening October 3, 2020 after being found unconscious in his car at the Piggly-Wiggly Store in Hartsville. Mr. Vaughan will be at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home pending release from the Metro…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Joyce Parkerson
Mrs. Joyce Parkerson, age 81, of the Lancaster Community died shortly after arrival at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital from apparent heart failure. Her pastor, Pastor Seth London, officiated at the Sunday afternoon October 4th funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Following the 1 p.m. funeral services…
Read MoreObit – David Wayne Gross
David Wayne Gross, age 54, died suddenly from injuries sustained in a UTV accident on September 30th.David was born January 10th, 1966 to Alice Marie and John Edward Gross. He attended Forks River elementary school and Smith County High School. He enlisted in the National Guard and received an honorable discharge. After being discharged from…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Elaine Maxwell Parker
Mrs. Elaine Maxwell Parker, age 67, of Buffalo Valley, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020.Mrs. Parker was born July 13, 1953, daughter of the late Christopher Columbus Maxwell and Carrie Mae Davis Maxwell. She married William Parker and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by Sister; Stella Frances…
Read MoreMETH, COCAINE, MARIJUANA LOCATED
METH, COCAINE, MARIJUANA LOCATED A Brush Creek man faces multiple charges after being found in possession of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana during an investigation conducted by a sheriff’s department K-9 officer. During a traffic stop, the driver of a vehicle was discovered with a knife in a holster around his ankle. John Thomas Fitzgerald, 48,…
Read MoreVETERANS SERVICE OFFICER RECOGNIZED
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER RECOGNIZED Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Veterans Service Officer Fred Keith. A resident of the Defeated community, Keith died Sunday evening, September 20, at Sumner Regional in Gallatin following a battle with lung cancer. Keith had been veterans service officer since May, 2015. In addition to being the Smith County…
Read MoreSO. CARTHAGE RESIDENTS TO VOTE IN LIQUOR REFERENDUM
SO. CARTHAGE RESIDENTS TO VOTE IN LIQUOR REFERENDUM Voter Registration Deadline Nearing (Residents have until October 5 to register to vote in all November 3 elections including races for local, state offices as well as the presidential election.) For many residents, the focus of the November 3 election is on the race for president. However,…
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