Obit – Lester Dillon
Lester Dillon, age 84 of Hilham, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence in Hilham. Graveside Services and interment was conducted from the Hilham Cemetery in Overton County on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Nolan Cantrell and Brother Eric Dillon officiating. Josha Dillon, Jacob Dillon, Mason Dillon,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Leon Hammond
Mr. Leon Hammond, age 85, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020.Mr. Hammond was born April 4, 1935 in Newnan, GA, a son of the late King David Hammond and Ozella Hammond. He was also preceded in death by wife and mother of his children; Blondell Helton Hammond, wife; Janice Hammond, and…
Read MoreObit – Mr. James Floyd Alvis
Mr. James Floyd Alvis, Mr. James Floyd Alvis, age 76 formerly of Smith County, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.Mr. Alvis was born September 22, 1943 in the Hogan’s Creek Community of Smith County, TN, a son of the late James “Jim” Alvis and Myrtle Conners Alvis. He was also preceded in death…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Raymond Hart
Mr. Raymond Hart, age 92, of Hermitage, died Thursday, August 6, at Tristar Summit in Hermitage. He is survived by wife, Gladys Bane Hart; son, Dennis Hart and wife Glenda of Mortons Gap, KY, 2 step-sons, Wayne Sanders and wife Natalie of Murfreesboro, Tony Sanders of Lebanon; 6 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Hart…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Betty Franklin
Mrs. Betty Franklin, of South Carthage, died at the age of 78 at 4:28 a.m. Wednesday morning August 5, 2020 at the Quality Center for Rehab and Healing Center in Lebanon where she was admitted July 30th suffering from pneumonia. Bro. Bill Smith officiated at the 1 p.m. Friday afternoon August 7th funeral services from…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Betty Long
Mrs. Betty Long, of the Phifer Mountain Community in Cookeville, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon August 5, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center where she had been a patient since July 26th being treated for pneumonia. Mrs. Long was 74. Mrs. Long was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and will…
Read MoreSmith Co. Election Results
Smith County Election Results Available per Smith County Election Commission Be sure to check how many polls reporting, for accurate numbers. CLICK HERE
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS NUMBERS INCREASE
CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS INCREASE Coronavirus cases in Smith County continue to steadily increase. (As of Sunday, August 2)The number of cases listed as confirmed and probable were 361, positive tests were at 435, negative tests were at 3,090, active cases was at 164, 194 people have recovered and there have been three deaths recorded. Compared to…
Read MoreVOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS
VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS Residents will be casting their ballots on Thursday (August 6). The election includes a County General Election, South Carthage Election and State Primary Election. Here’s the races and candidates: County offices: Incumbent Road Superintendent Steve Coble is being challenged by Michael Anthony Kemp. Assessor of Property Terry Collins is running…
Read MoreLARGE AMOUNT OF METH FOUND; TWO CHARGED
LARGE AMOUNT OF METH FOUND; TWO CHARGED Two people face charges in which a large amount of methamphetamine was located during an undercover operation conducted by the sheriff’s department at a Bedgood Court residence in Elmwood, Saturday. Jeffrey Alan Bullington, 58, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, no drivers license, felony…
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