OBIT: Mr. Raymond Lackey
Mr. Raymond Lackey Mr. Raymond Lackey of the Russell Hill Community was pronounced dead at the age of 36 at 5:15 p.m. Monday afternoon September 2, 2019 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. His wife discovered him deceased and called Smith County E-911 at 2:47 p.m. Mr. Lackey suffered from chronic diabetes and…
Read MoreMAN FACES CHARGES IN CHESTNUT MOUND BURGLARY
MAN FACES CHARGES IN CHESTNUT MOUND BURGLARY A man faces burglary charges for allegedly taking more than $10,000 worth of items from a residence in the Chestnut Mound community. John A. Elrod, 40, Lebanon, is charged with aggravated burglary and theft over $10,000. Elrod allegedly broke into a residence located on Cookeville Highway, taking medications…
Read MoreOWLS LEAVE NO DOUBT
OWLS LEAVE NO DOUBT The 2019 installment of the Smith County High Owls and the Gordonsville High Tigers football rivalry featured a monumental and dominating performance from the Black-and-Gold clad Owls as they registered a 49-20 victory over the Big Blue at Turney Ford Field last Friday night. The 49 points were the most scored…
Read MoreTBI CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO BODY FOUND IN LANCASTER
TBI CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO BODY FOUND IN LANCASTER The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) probe into the death of a Smyrna man discovered in the Lancaster community in June continues. The victim, Cameron Wilson, 19, was discovered laying beside the railroad tracks off Seabowisha Lane on a Sunday morning by a man going fishing. According…
Read MoreSHERRY’S RUN TO HONOR SM. CO. COUPLE
SHERRY’S RUN TO HONOR SM. CO. COUPLE (Sherry’s Run, a Wilson County benefit, is being held in honor of a Smith County couple.) You don’t have to spend much time with Todd and Diane Smith to see what quality has gotten the couple through the recent string of trials they have faced together: joy. Todd…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. James “Smokey” Sanders
Mr. James “Smokey” Sanders Mr. James “Smokey” Sanders, age 86 of the Ballinger Road Community, died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday afternoon September 1, 2019 at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville where he was admitted Friday August 31st being treated for pneumonia. Friday morning September 6th funeral services were conducted from the Carthage Chapel…
Read MoreOBIT: Juanita Barrett Barber
Juanita Barrett Barber passed away on August 27, 2019 in a Chattanooga area health care facility. Until 2015 she always lived within a 75 mile radius of her birthplace. Juanita was raised on a family farm in Smith County’s New Middleton community. The farm was in the Barrett family for more than 100 years. …
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/05/19
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/05/19 I, Alvie Damron have in my possession a 1992 Toyota Truck, White, VIN#4TARNO1PXN2042291. If anyone has information regarding this vehicle, contact me at 615-318-7591. 09-05-19(1t) ______ PUBLIC NOTICE Carthage Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at 5:30p.m. in City Hall at 314 Spring Street.…
Read MoreFRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Smith County Owls vs Gordonsville Tigers Keep up with the game on the Courier Sports Twitter page at twitter.com/CarCourierSport Sm.Co. 49 – Gordonsville 20 Final
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Charles E. Hall
Mr. Charles E. Hall, age 90 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2019. He was born in Smith County, TN in 1928 to the late John B. and Lillian Grandstaff Hall. Charles graduated from Gordonsville High School in 1947, and went to work for the Cumberland Falls Feed Mill in…
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