Obit – Carol LaVonne “Tootsie” Washer Walker
Carol LaVonne “Tootsie” Washer Walker, age 74, of Watertown, TN, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Tootsie was born April 12, 1951, in Killeen, Texas, daughter of the late Buil James Washer & Jo Doris Baker Washer. She graduated from Gordonsville High School in 1969, and earned her degree in elementary education from MTSU…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Alice Faye Gregory
Mrs. Alice Faye Gregory, age 80, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Mrs. Gregory was born June 29, 1945 in Carthage, TN, a daughter of the late James Bowman and Ruth Pauline Hiett Bowman. She married Louis Henry Gregory on September 9, 1961 and he preceded her in death on December…
Read MoreObit – Lois Ellen Batley
Lois Ellen Batley, a beloved mother and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on March 1, 1929, in Alabama, Lois lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Lois will be profoundly missed by her children, Theresa Dolbear, Elaine Bumpers, Linda Batley, Marilyn Bedwell,…
Read MoreCarthage mayor resigns; vice mayor in seat
By Eddie West Staff Writer Carthage Mayor Steve Babcock has submitted a formal letter of resignation to the city. The mayor’s resignation is effective as of August 1. Meanwhile, the city council agreed Vice Mayor Anthony Hackett will continue serving in the role as acting mayor. Mayor Babcock’s resignation did not come as a surprise as…
Read MoreDIAMOND QUEENS; 8U Softball All-Stars make impressive run to TN state title
Information submitted by Tressa Bush LEBANON — The Smith County 8U All-Stars brought home the Little League State Championship after winning three consecutive games at the tournament in Lebanon, TN. Smith County outscored their opponents 27-10. READ GAME STORIES IN THIS WEEK’S COURIER
Read MoreJUNIOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS FIGHT TO STATE CROWN
Shea Haile Courier Sports SOUTH CARTHAGE — The Smith County Junior League baseball All-Stars were crowned Tennessee State Champions last Tuesday night after a drama packed 15-14 comeback win over Murfreesboro at Crump Paris Park. All four of Smith County’s outings in the state tournament were one run games including the unit’s three wins. In the…
Read MoreState bids Highway 141 slide project
By Eddie West Staff Writer Repair work for a progressive slide area located on State Highway 141 in the Lancaster community is moving forward. The repair work is included in the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) July 25 bid letting, with construction estimated to begin in August, TDOT officials say. Meanwhile, the slide area, located along…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/17/25
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, on March 9, 2017, by Deed of Trust of record in Record Book 317, Page 242-245, Register’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee, ROY BREWER and wife ROBYN BREWER, conveyed to JACKY O. BELLAR, Trustee, the hereinafter described real estate to secure payment of a promissory note which is fully described in…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Baxter (Baxie) Key III
Mr. Baxter (Baxie) Key III died peacefully Sunday morning July 6, 2025 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage at the age of 61 where had made his home since May 21, 2023. He was pronounced deceased at 4:45 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston. Mr. Key was suffering from chronic Parkinsons…
Read MoreObit – Mr. John (Beaver) Kemp Jr.
Mr. John (Beaver) Kemp Jr., age 50 of the Rome Community was discovered unresponsive by his mother at their South Lovers Lane home at 5:55 a.m. on Thursday morning July 10, 2025 and was pronounced deceased on arrival at the Highpoint Health-Riverview Regional Medical Center Emergency Department at 8:51am. Arrangements for cremation at the Cumberland…
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