Obit – Mr. Robert Smith
A Davidson County native and Buffalo Valley Community resident, Mr. Robert Smith died peacefully at his Saint Marys Road farm home in Putnam County at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday afternoon July 9, 2025. He was pronounced dead on arrival at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Emergency Department at the age of…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Deona Lee Thomas
Ms. Deona Lee Thomas, age 69, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Ms. Thomas was born December 15, 1955 in Nashville, TN, a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Thomas and Frances Lee Gwaltney Thomas. She was the great-great-great grandchild of John and Elizabeth Carroll Gwaltney. She was also preceded in…
Read MoreObit – Ray Robert Riffle
Ray Robert Riffle, age 85 of Dandridge, passed away at home on July 5, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served two tours. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Greg Cain. Married on August 20, 1999, Ray…
Read MoreCourier finishes 3rd in 2025 State Press Contest; Courier Sports receives top honors
COURIER 3rd IN STATE CONTEST; NETS 3 TOP HONOR The Carthage Courier received 11 total awards, including three First Place designations, and finished in 3rd Place in Division I from newspapers from across Tennessee — in the 2025 Tennessee State Press Contest Awards held June 28 in Memphis. The awards are sponsored by the University of…
Read MoreRecords broken at this year’s fair
By Eddie West Staff Writer The 2025 version of the Smith County Fair was one of the biggest ever in terms of attendance and participation, fair officials say. This year was the largest ticketed attendance since its rebirth. Meanwhile, Thursday broke an all-time attendance record (including day-long Saturdays). With events such as a fireworks display, musical…
Read MoreCounty looks to set budget
By Eddie West Staff Writer County commissioners are expected to vote on a proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget this month. Commissioners will meet on July 28 when the vote is expected to take place. As proposed, the current budget proposal will not result in a county property tax increase. The county’s property tax rate stands at…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/10/25
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, SMITH COUNTY WHEREAS, DEVIN ALSUP executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, Lender and WFG LENDER SERVICES, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated July 2, 2020, and recorded on August 25, 2020, in Book 383, at Page 70, subsequently modified…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Rogers Clinch
Mr. Rogers Clinch, age 87 of the Dillards Creek Community, departed this life at 6:45 a.m. Friday morning July 4, 2025 with his wife at his bedside at their Orchard Lane farm home. Graveside services and interment conducted by David Steen will be held on Thursday afternoon July 10th at 1 p.m. Burial will follow…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Shelbie Waller
A precious lady, Mrs. Shelbie Waller, departed her earthly walk to be with her Lord and Saviour with her family at her bedside at 4:38 Friday afternoon July 4, 2025. The family had been assisted with her care by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston. Mrs. Waller was 87. Mrs. Waller’s brother, Rev. Wayne Hall assisted by…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jeffery Miles Hackett
Mr. Jeffery Miles Hackett, age 64, of New Middleton, TN passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born March 26, 1961 in Lebanon, TN, son of Mary Sue Harrison and Oplis Miles Hackett. He was preceded in death by his father: Oplis Miles Hackett and step-father Jackie Donald Pope. …
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