OBIT: Mrs. Brenda Barclay Scurlock
Mrs. Brenda Barclay Scurlock, age 68, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. Mrs. Scurlock was born May 18, 1951 in Carthage, TN, a daughter of the late Eld. L.O. Barclay and Pauline Bush Barclay Stewart. She married Billy F. Scurlock and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2005. She…
Read MoreOBIT: Rev. Maurice Moore
Former Carthage United Methodist Church pastor Rev. Maurice Moore, a resident of Dickson, Tennessee since 2009, died Tuesday June 25, 2019 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville following an extended illness. Funeral services from the Dickson First United Methodist Church were conducted at 12 noon, Friday June 28th with former Carthage United Methodist Church…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Clarence N. “Buddy” Woods
Mr. Clarence N. “Buddy” Woods Mr. Clarence N. “Buddy” Woods, age 83, of Clubb Springs, TN, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. Mr. Woods was born April 5, 1936 in the St. Mary Community of Smith County, TN, a son of the late William Charlie Woods and Myrtle Audrey Madwell Woods. He was also preceded…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Mary McDonald Jackson
Mrs. Mary McDonald Jackson Mrs. Mary McDonald Jackson of Cookeville passed away Thursday morning July 11, 2019 at 3:58 a.m. at Cookeville Regional Medical Center where she was admitted late Wednesday evening after becoming seriously ill at her Lee Seminary Road home. Mrs. McDonald was 91. Graveside services and interment were Saturday morning July 13th…
Read MoreNEXT CHAPTER: FORMER GHS PITCHER AT TREVECCA
NEXT CHAPTER: FORMER GHS PITCHER AT TREVECCA Playing a sport at the college level is a common goal for several young athletes — 2018 Gordonsville High graduate and Trevecca Nazarene University freshman Hunter Davis achieved that goal this past spring as he took the mound for the Trojans baseball program. “It was crazy,” said Davis.…
Read MoreMURDER SUSPECTS IN COURT
MURDER SUSPECTS IN COURT Two suspects charged with first degree murder in the death of a South Carthage man have entered not guilty pleas. Appearing before Judge John Wootten, Kenneth S. McDonald, 46, White House, entered a not guilty plea, on Monday (July 1). McDonald is represented by Lebanon attorney Frank Lannon. McDonald and two…
Read MoreFIRST TENNESSEE PLANNING TO CLOSE CARTHAGE OFFICE
FIRST TENNESSEE PLANNING TO CLOSE CARTHAGE OFFICE First Tennessee Bank will be closing its Carthage office. Plans are for the bank to close at noon, Wednesday, September 25. The bank released the following statement concerning the closing: “These changes are part of our ongoing strategy that we announced last November at our Investor Day, to…
Read MoreMIDNIGHT VOTE BY COMMISSIONERS RAISES PROPERTY TAX
MIDNIGHT VOTE BY COMMISSIONERS RAISES PROPERTY TAX While much of the county was asleep Monday night, the county commission set the county’s property tax rate at $2.73 in order to fund its 2019-2020 fiscal year budget. The $2.73 tax rate, which is the 59 cent increase proposed by the county’s Budget and Finance Committee, wasn’t…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/11/19
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/11/19 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE JOHN HENRY THACKXTON, PLAINTIFF VS. CYNTHIA DAWN ThACKXTON Defendant NO. 2019-CV-35 ORDER OF PUBLICATION (NON-RESIDENT NOTICE) In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk, from the Plaintiff’s complaint, which is sworn to and Motion and…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Ralph Dewayne West
Mr. Ralph Dewayne West Mr. Ralph Dewayne West, age 58, of Lebanon, TN, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. Mr. West was born February 26, 1961 in Carthage, TN, a son of the late Billy Wayne West and Mary Frances Dickens West. Mr. West is survived by Three Children; Summer West of Phoenix, AZ, Sheleah…
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