OBIT: Mrs. Joyce Stone Northern, Age 85, Of Lebanon
Mrs. Joyce Stone Northern, age 85, of Lebanon, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 1:24 a.m. at the Southern Manor Assisted Living in Lebanon. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon, February 23rd, at 1 p.m. from the Ligon and Bobo Funeral Home in Lebanon. Bro. Dave Shelley officiated and burial followed in…
Read MoreOBIT: Lucion Nokes, Of Temperance Hall
Lucion Nokes, age 65, of Temperance Hall passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence. He was a retired factory worker and was affiliated with the Temperance Hall Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nayomia Allen Nokes. Funeral services were held at Love-Cantrell Chapel Sunday, February 18, 2018,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Dewey Allison, Age 80, Of Rome
Mr. Dewey Allison A retired Smith County timberman, Mr. Dewey Allison of the Rome Community, died at 7:08 p.m. Tuesday evening February 20, 2018 at the Quality Care Center in Lebanon where he was admitted July 9, 2014 suffering from dementia. Mr. Allison was 80 years of age. His pastor, Eld. Junior Dickerson, officiated at…
Read MoreSCHOOL SNOW DAYS ALMOST USED UP
SCHOOL SNOW DAYS ALMOST USED UP Going in to the final week of February, the county school system has two snow days left. The system began the 2017-2018 school year with 13 snow days. Snow days have been used for the solar eclipse, inclimate weather/icy roads and sickness. The first snow day was used on…
Read MoreNEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT GHS
NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT GHS Two weeks after the departure of head coach Ron Marshall, the Gordonsville High football team has found a new leader in Scott Clemons. Clemons, a 1989 graduate from Gordonsville, was announced as the new head coach last Wednesday. The current principal at Gordonsville Elementary school returns to the sidelines…
Read MoreSMITH COUNTY RESIDENT ACCIDENT VICTIM
SMITH COUNTY RESIDENT ACCIDENT VICTIM A Smith County resident was killed in a single vehicle accident in Marion County, Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday for Christopher Steven Porterfield, age 42, and resident of the Turkey Creek community. The wreck occurred around 4:49 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, on Interstate 24 in the east bound lanes…
Read MoreINVESTIGATION LEADS TO BURGLARY/DRUG CHARGES
INVESTIGATION LEADS TO BURGLARY/DRUG CHARGES Multiple reports of a suspicious individual in the Riddleton area has led to the arrest of a man on burglary and drug charges. Responding to several reports of a suspicious male driving a white Honda and coming onto various properties, Deputy Kendra Grisham was dispatched to Camp Lane. The deputy…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/22/18
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/22/18 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage Parks and Recreation Committee will holding a public input session on February 27, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Donnie R. Dennis Mayor 02-22-18(1T _________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The Town Council will meet in a Special…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Gracie Lee Curtis Henley, Age 91, Of Alexandria, TN
Mrs. Gracie Lee Curtis Henley Mrs. Gracie Lee Henley was born June 11, 1926 to the late James Thomas and Sarah Neal Curtis and went to her heavenly home on February 18, 2018. She was also preceded in death by Husband; Smith Henley, Brothers; Monroe Curtis, Johnny Hall Curtis, and Jimmy “Cowboy” Curtis, and…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Sue Wallace Thompson Of Woodbury
Mrs. Sue Wallace Thompson of Woodbury and a longtime resident of the Elmwood Community died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday afternoon February 17, 2018 at the NHC Healthcare in McMinnville. Mrs. Thompson was 71. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were conducted Tuesday afternoon February 20th with Eld. Jerry Driver officiating. Burial…
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