OBIT: Mrs. VaLinda Phillips
Mrs. VaLinda Phillips of Lebanon, and a former resident of the Smith Bend Community in Jackson County, died Sunday morning November 18, 2018 at 6:20 a.m. at the age of 68 at Residence @ Alive Hospice on Patterson Street in Nashville following a battle with cancer. Private graveside services were conducted Tuesday morning November 20th…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Don Preston
Mr. Don Preston, age 77, of the Bellwood Community died peacefully at his Northeast Young Road farm at 12:55 p.m. Saturday afternoon November 24, 2018 from an apparent heart attack. He had just returned home from having breakfast with the crew at Hardee’s in Carthage on Saturday morning and had carried Mary Jo her lunch…
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OBIT: Ms. Amanda Johnson
Ms. Amanda Johnson, Ms. Amanda Johnson of the Pleasant Shade Community died Sunday morning November 18, 2018 shortly after arrival at the River Regional Medical Center E. R. in Carthage. The 34 year old Ms. Johnson was pronounced dead at 11:48 a.m. after suffering an apparent heart attack at her Little Creek Road home. Edward…
Read MoreOBIT: Barbara Lee Askew
Barbara Lee Askew, age 67, of Brush Creek passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon. She was born April 6, 1951 to Estel Fleming and Rachel Hawkins. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the New Middleton Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM…
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‘BOMB’S AWAY’ – AVIATION RADIOMAN REMEMBERS WWII It’s been over 73 years since Lucius Agee flew on a bombing mission, but in his mind’s eye the 94-year-old World War II veteran can picture it clear as day, even though he performed his duty in the dark of night. “My big job was to interpret what…
Read More‘LITTLE HOUDINI’ REPORTEDLY ON THE RUN
‘LITTLE HOUDINI’ REPORTEDLY ON THE RUN Received Suspended Sentence Here A man known by numerous law enforcement agencies in the mid-state, including Smith County, is reportedly being sought, yet again. Christopher Daniel Gay, 44, who has lived at various locations in the mid-state and known as “Little Houdini”, is reportedly wanted in Rutherford County. According…
Read MoreCARTHAGE AMPHITHEATER PROJECT IN JEOPARDY
CARTHAGE AMPHITHEATER PROJECT IN JEOPARDY A proposed amphitheater in Carthage is in jeopardy due to a lack of funding. Plans were to construct the amphitheater on the grounds of the former mobile home park on Industrial Drive. During this month’s city council meeting, Jerry Warren, with Warren and Associates, project engineer, informed council members the…
Read MoreHOMETOWN CHRISTMAS, PARADES
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS, PARADES Carthage Parade Sunday, Gordonsville Next Week The kick-off to the Christmas holiday season will take place Sunday with the annual Hometown Christmas and Carthage Christmas parade. Hometown Christmas is a time of merriment with holiday music, refreshments and live entertainment. Among the performers will be Williamson Branch, a bluegrass band based in…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/22/18
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/22/18 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Clifford Price and Nellie M. Price, Husband and Wife by Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), dated May 7, 2013 and of record in Deed Book 262, Page 699, Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, conveyed to Lakeside Title…
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