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SECOND SUSPECT – IDENTITY THEFT

SECOND SUSPECT – IDENTITY THEFT For the second time in recent weeks a man faces charges for allegedly stealing the identity of another individual to gain employment at a local company. Gaspar Baltazar Sebastian, 29, Cookeville, has been charged with theft of identity, forgery and criminal simulation. The investigation began when an Arizona man contacted…

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ICY BRIDGES IN PLEASANT SHADE – WRECKS

ICY BRIDGES IN PLEASANT SHADE – WRECKS Icy conditions caused travel problems in one area of the county, Thursday morning. After sunrise a light drizzle began. Rainfall froze on bridges along Pleasant Shade Highway, resulting in at least two accidents. The most serious accident occurred at the intersection of Little Creek Road and Pleasant Shade…

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OBIT: Billy W. Eastes

Billy W. Eastes, age 89, of Watertown, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 27, 2018, at The Pavilion in Lebanon. Born Sept. 10, 1929 in Smith County, he was the son of the late Earl and Ona Dedman Eastes. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Frank, Doyle and James Eastes. Billy was a farmer…

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Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 12/06/18

Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 12/06/18 NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Pavement Restorations, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 98302-4281-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNS062 COUNTY: Smith The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims…

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OBIT: Rev. Ernest Ernelda (Toby) Blair

Rev. Ernest Ernelda (Toby) Blair, 89, of Nashville, formerly of Dillard’s Creek/Chestnut Mound, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of seventy-two years, Ethel Lois (Shoemake); son Dennis Glen Blair (Beverly) of Fernley, NV; daughter Diana Blair Revell (David) of…

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OBIT: Mrs. Nola Kerr

Mrs. Nola Kerr Mrs. Nola Kerr, of the Rome Community, was pronounced deceased at 12:50 p.m. Friday afternoon November 30, 2018 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage. Her longtime pastor, Bro. Donnie Payne, officiated at the 3 p.m. Monday afternoon December 3rd funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral…

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OBIT: Sue Maggart Petty

Sue Maggart Petty Sue Maggart Petty of Carthage peacefully departed this life surrounded by her family and friends at home on December 1, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Gordon Petty of Carthage, Tennessee; sons Steve Maggart (Michelle) of Brentwood, Tennessee, and Mike Maggart (Regina) of Knoxville, Tennessee; sister Carolyn Fleet of Brentwood,…

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OBIT: Ms. Tesha Gooch

Ms. Tesha Gooch Ms. Tesha Gooch, a special needs young lady from birth, succumbed to her illness at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage with her mother, who had loving cared for her throughout her life, at her bedside. Tesha’s life came to an end at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday afternoon November 28, 2018 following…

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OBIT: Mrs. Charlotte Ann Owen

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Owen Mrs. Charlotte Ann Owen of the Kennys Bend Community died at the age of 83 at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday afternoon November 28, 2018 just eleven weeks and two days following the death of her husband of over sixty eight years. Mrs. Owen died at the Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage…

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OBIT: Mr. David McIntyre

Mr. David McIntyre Mr. David McIntyre of the Cherry Valley Community at Watertown died shortly after arrival at the St. Thomas West E.R. in Nashville. The 72 year old retired ground drill operator was pronounced dead at 9:59 p.m. Wednesday evening November 28, 2018. Monday morning December 4th funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m.…

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