August elections near; sample ballot, information inside
By Eddie West Staff Writer “Out of the ordinary” describes this summer’s August 6 County General Election. Only one of six full-time offices will be challenged in this summer’s election. Meanwhile, it’s a mixed bag when it comes to county commission races. Only two of eight county commission districts are challenged in the upcoming election. …
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/09/26
NOTICE CHRISTOPHER COBB The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to A. Selph, J. Bartlett and M. Bartlett. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Young,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Michael Walters Jr.
Mr. Michael Walters Jr. of Smyrna went into cardiac arrest at the age of 64 at the Altus Community Healthcare Emergency Department in Amarillo, Texas and was pronounced deceased at 8:18 p.m. Tuesday evening June 30, 2026. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon July 8th at…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Sarah Pritchett Smith
Mrs. Sarah Pritchett Smith, age 85, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The following was written by Mrs. Sarah Smith: Sarah Forrest Pritchett Smith was born on April 12, 1941 on Denny’s Branch in New Middleton, TN to Janie Nellene Thomas Pritchett and Thomas Elmer Pritchett. Glenn James “Mutt” Pritchett,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Joe Robert Goodall
Mr. Joe Robert Goodall, age 70, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones at Highpoint Health Riverview in Carthage, TN. He was a cherished husband, brother, and father. His presence will be missed. Joe was born October 20, 1955 in Lebanon, TN, a son of the late…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Wilbert James Richardson Jr.
Mr. Wilbert James Richardson, Jr, age 81, of Brush Creek, TN, and a longtime resident of Lafayette, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Mr. Richardson was born December 1, 1944 in Gainesboro, TN, a son of the late Wilbert James Richardson, Sr and Geraldine Cook Richardson. He was also preceded in death by…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Norma Jean Richardson
Ms. Norma Jean Richardson, age 83, of Smithville, TN formerly of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Norma was born August 24, 1942 in Erwin, TN along with three siblings, Shirley Richardson Ball, Judy Richardson and Gusse Richardson, to the late Loss Halen Richardson and Ruth Kitty Garland Richardson. She attended the…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Marc Allen Greer
Mr. Marc Allen Greer, age 71, of Pleasant Shade, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Mr. Greer was born August 2, 1954, a son of Betty Merritt Greer and the late Samuel Greer. He was also preceded in death by Brother; David Greer. Mr. Greer worked as a sales manager for AT&T and ORECK.…
Read MoreDoctor faces federal indictment; Allegations pertain to distribution of controlled substances
(A Gordonsville doctor has been indicted for alleged health care fraud and unauthorized distribution of controlled substances, according to the Office of the United States Attorneys Middle District in Tennessee. The office issued the follow news release on Tuesday, June 23. Last week’s edition of the Courier had already been printed prior to the news…
Read MoreLocal drugstore celebrating 50 years
By Eddie West Staff Writer Smith County Drug Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The drugstore was founded by Steve Wilmore a Dixon Springs resident and 40-year pharmacist who retired in 2016. Today, the drugstore has four co-owners. The founder’s son Jay Wilmore, Jan Broyles Trainham, Lisa Kemp Harville and Cozette West Manus. At…
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