FUTURE PLANS; GHS softball trio sign with college programs
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — While the high school sports landscape is currently centered around basketball and the hardwood, the Gordonsville Tigerettes softball team is preparing for their 2026 campaign. A trio of Tigerettes made decisions regarding their paths after their 2026 senior season. Big Blue outfielder Camri Johnson has signed with East Tennessee’s…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 12/25/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Stallie Lee Bush Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2918 Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of December, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Stallie Lee Bush, Deceased, who died on the 6th day of September, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Neal Lankford
A well-known, long-time South Carthage businessman. Mr. Neal Lankford, transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home at the age of 88 at 11:33 a.m. Sunday morning December 14, 2025 with his family at his bedside. He was admitted to the Highpoint Health – Riverview Medical Center on December 7th. His pastors, Bro. Jim…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sue Thomas Preston
Mrs. Sue Thomas Preston departed this earthly life to begin her heavenly walk with Jesus at the age of 91 with her family present at her bedside. She was pronounced deceased at 12:43 p.m. E.S.T. Wednesday afternoon December 17, 2025 at the Wellington Manner Assisted Living in Newport, Tennessee where she made her home. Her…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Rex Adams
Mr. Rex Adams age 79 of Lebanon passed away on Sunday evening December 14, 2025. Rex leaves behind a legacy of faithfulness, love, hard work, and integrity. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were on Saturday, December 20th at 11 a.m. His son, Pastor Scott Adams officiated the service and his…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Linda Joyce Bogle
Mrs. Linda Joyce Bogle, age 76, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Mrs. Bogle was born January 28, 1949, in Woodbury, TN, a daughter of the late Lester White Walls and Altie Pearl Murphy Walls. She was also preceded in death by siblings; Margie Brown Gunter, Helen Davis, Ricky Walls,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Johnny Ray Williams
Mr. Johnny Ray Williams, age 65 of Everett, Washington passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. Johnny was raised in the Sykes community of Smith County, Tn a son of the late George Kenneth Williams and Mabel Arlene Stage Williams. Johnny was predeceased by two brothers: George Williams and Ricky Williams. Johnny is…
Read MoreObit – Tom “Tommy” Thompson, Jr.
General Tom P. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr., a respected public servant, longtime District Attorney General, and devoted family man, passed away on December 12, 2025. Known for his integrity, deep sense of justice, and unwavering commitment to the people he served, Tommy leaves behind a legacy that spans more than five decades of legal and civic…
Read MoreProduction at zinc mine to resume with purchase
By Eddie West Staff Writer More than 300 new jobs are expected to be created in Smith County with plans to resume local zinc mining operations in the near future, state officials have announced. On October 31, 2023, Nyrstar Middle Tennessee Mines (local zinc mines) enacted a “temporary pause in production” at the local mining facilities…
Read MoreDirector of schools application process currently underway
By Eddie West Staff Writer The school board’s search for a director of schools is underway. The position was posted on the board of education’s website Thursday and is being advertised in the Courier, surrounding county newspapers as well as other outlets. As anticipated, school board members made modifications to a tentative timeline for hiring a…
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