OBIT: Ms. Tiffany Barnes
Ms. Tiffany Barnes Ms. Tiffany Barnes, age 27, of Fairgrounds Lane in the Highland Community was pronounced dead at 7:14 a.m. Saturday morning March 16, 2019 at the age of 27 after suffering an apparent asthmatic attack while visiting family in the Enigma Community. Ms. Barnes was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home.…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Clifton Lee Berryman
Mr. Clifton Lee Berryman Mr. Clifton Lee Berryman, age 65, of Carthage, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Clifton was born August 22, 1953 in Russellville, AL, a son of the Grace Ann Fuller Burcham and the late Willie Clifton Berryman. He married Carolyn Tollett on March 16, 1979. He was of the…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Fred Roberts
Mr. Fred Roberts A longtime former Bradford Hill Community resident, Mr. Fred Roberts, died peacefully at his Horizon Circle home in Carthage at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning March 12, 2019 following a battle with cancer. His family was at his bedside. He was pronounced deceased at the age of 77 at 4:14 a.m. by Kindred…
Read More1LB OF MARIJUANA FOUND UNDER CAR HOOD
1LB OF MARIJUANA FOUND UNDER CAR HOOD A sheriff’s department deputy located a pound of marijuana hidden under the hood of a vehicle during a traffic stop. The incident began when sheriff’s department Deputy Parker Thomas was patrolling Interstate 40 around 11:41 p.m., Tuesday, March 5. While on patrol, the deputy noticed a vehicle with…
Read MoreCARTHAGE CITY ATTORNEY RESIGNS
CARTHAGE CITY ATTORNEY RESIGNS Carthage City Attorney David Bass is resigning his position with the city. During the city’s March council meeting Thursday night, Bass informed the council he was stepping down and hoped to be out of office by April 1. Bass, who has served under a number of mayors, said he had held…
Read MorePLANS FOR FORMER MARKHAM’S STORE OUTLINED
PLANS FOR FORMER MARKHAM’S STORE OUTLINED A new drink, dining and entertainment venue is expected to open in the former Markham’s Department Store building in Carthage. Brian Soda, who owns The Filling Station which has two locations in Nashville, is looking to bring a similar establishment to downtown Carthage. Appearing before the city’s beer board…
Read MoreONE INJURED IN TURKEY CREEK WRECK
ONE INJURED IN TURKEY CREEK WRECK One person was injured in a single vehicle accident on Turkey Creek Highway, Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 9:45 a.m. at the Farley Lane intersection a short distance east of the Hugh West Hill. The vehicle left the roadway, overturned in a creek and struck a culvert. Rescue…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/14/19
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/14/19 This Instrument Prepared By: Lee & Lee Attorneys at Law, P.C. 109 East Gay Street Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444-3900 FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE WHEREAS, May Alice Moore and John Mathis, by a Deed of Trust, dated December 21, 2001, of record in Book 52, Page 414,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Charles Reeves
Mr. Charles Reeves, age 88, of Murfreesboro died Friday evening March 8, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. at N. H. C. in Murfreesboro following a period of declining health. Funeral services from the Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro were conducted Tuesday morning March 12th at 11 a.m. with Bro. Ron Harper and Bro. Joshua Houston officiating.…
Read MoreSCHS FOOTBALL GREATS SPEAK
SCHS FOOTBALL GREATS SPEAK Current Smith County High football coach Scott Murray (center) is pictured above with the guest speakers for the 2019 Alumni and Supporters Dinner. Former football player at SCHS and the University of Georgia Dr. David McDonald (left) and legendary high school football head coach, Smith County High graduate and star athlete…
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