OBIT: Lloyd Lamson
Lloyd Bruce Lamson, 63 of Brush Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born Wednesday, August 1, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Howard and Betty Morris Lamson. Survivors include: sons- David Lamson of Cookeville, and Steven Lamson of Cookeville; sister- Norma…
Read MoreAttempted murder charges filed
A Hickman area man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting his son with a shotgun. David Eugene Waters, 61, Creekview Lane, was charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated domestic assault, following a shooting incident which occurred Wednesday, around 4:30 p.m. The incident began when Craig Waters, the suspect’s son,…
Read MoreCages Bend resident says more military veterans should be in national offices
When retired Sergeant Major Jon (Jonathan) Henry attended a political event earlier this year, the Cages Bend resident wasn’t particularly impressed by the guest speaker. The Smith County native felt as though he were hearing a well-rehearsed speech from an individual who had been groomed by a high-paid campaign manager to make all the…
Read MoreResidents to go to polls next Thursday in election
Early voting in the August 6 election ends Saturday (August 1). During full days, more than 100 residents are showing up at polls each day. Through Saturday, a total of 1,233 residents voted early. Here are the totals: July 17—311 residents voted. July 18—65 residents voted (half-day). July 20—179 residents voted. July 21—175 residents…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/30/20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Joyce Kittrell Hiett Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of July, 2020, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Joyce Kittrell Hiett, Deceased, who died on the 1st day of June, 2020, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee.All persons, resident and…
Read MoreOBIT: Floyd Smith
Mr. Floyd Smith, age 87, of the Defeated Creek community and a Chicago, Illinois native, was discovered deceased at his Lakeside Drive home on July 4, 2020. He was pronounced dead at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage at 6:39 p.m. He was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and he will…
Read MoreOBIT: Ronnie Leonard, Sr.
Mr. Ronnie Leonard Sr., age 73, of the Brush Creek community, died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 14, 2020, at the TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage where he was admitted Monday afternoon, June 29th, after suffering a fall at his Alexandria Highway farm home. Friday morning, July 17th, graveside services were conducted at…
Read MoreOBIT: Gerald Lambert
Chestnut Mound native, Mr. Gerald Lambert died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 14, 2020, at the Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, following a brief period of declining health. Mr. Lambert was 73. Graveside services were conducted by his beloved pastor, Rev. Charles Maynard, on Saturday afternoon, July 18th,…
Read MoreOBIT: Ruth Green
Ms. Ruth Williams Green, age 77, of Carthage died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning, July 12, 2020, at her Elm Street home with her family at her bedside. She was under the care of HighPoint Hospice of Gallatin who pronounced her deceased at 1:20 p.m. Ms. Green was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral…
Read MoreOBIT: Gary Gatlin
Mr. Gary Gatlin, of the Graveltown community, died peacefully at 12:02 a.m. early Saturday morning, July 18, 2020, shortly after midnight at the age of 72 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, where he had made his home since June 18th. He suffered from complications of a stroke. Mr. Gatlin was…
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