WOMAN FACES DRUG CHARGES
WOMAN FACES DRUG CHARGES A Carthage resident faces drug related charges following a sheriff’s department investigation. Sgt. Junior Fields made contact with Aleigha Simmons, 18, Phelps Court, Carthage, after allegedly setting up a deal to purchase approximately one gram of marijuana for $20. “Upon making contact with her I did advise her to hand me…
Read MoreONE INJURED IN WRECK
ONE INJURED IN WRECK One person was seriously injured when a truck hauling logs overturned on Highway 80 in the Four Way Inn community on Tuesday of last week. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, Steven A. Perry, 46, Lafayette, was traveling west on Highway 85 (Defeated Creek Highway). As he was approaching Highway…
Read MoreWILLIAMS IN HOUSE RACE
WILLIAMS IN HOUSE RACE A Lancaster area resident is seeking the Republican nomination for the District 40 Tennessee House of Representatives. Chad Williams announced he would challenge incumbent Republican Terri Lynn Weaver for the seat. Williams is a Smith County native who was raised just outside the Lancaster community and has resided in the 40th…
Read MoreUNCERTAINTY SURROUNDS REOPENING OF HIGHWAY 25
UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDS REOPENING OF HIGHWAY 25 Reopening of state Highway 25 west of Carthage continues to be uncertain. While October 31 is the new target opening date, a state transportation department news release revealing the new date carried a headline which read “SR 25 Closed Until Further Notice”, leading most to believe it’s uncertain when…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/31/17
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/31/17 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated June 20, 2001, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded June 25, 2001, in Book No. 38,…
Read MoreOBIT: Joseph Michael-Ray Johnson, Newborn Son Of Jason And Kristina Biggs Johnson Of Carthage
Joseph Michael-Ray Johnson, newborn son of Jason and Kristina Biggs Johnson of Carthage, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm from Love-Cantrell Chapel. Patricia Bain Lackey officiated and interment was in DeKalb Memorial Garden. Pallbearers were Michael Johnson,…
Read MoreOBIT: Tim Wood, 58, Of Carthage, TN
Tim Wood, 58, of Carthage, TN passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born to the late George Jr. and Priscilla Wood in St. Albans City, Vermont on October 28, 1958. He is survived by his daughter, Jacki (Daniel) Ford; granddaughter, Emilia Ford; life partner, Jeanette Wood; brothers, Tony (Sherri) Wood, Todd (Brenda)…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Sue Short, Age 66, Of Elmwood, TN
Mrs. Sue Short, age 66, of Elmwood, TN, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. Ms. Short was born January 15, 1951 in Chestnut Mound, TN, the daughter of Ernest Silcox and the late Irene Dickens Silcox. She was also preceded in death by Sister; Ernestine Dillon and Daughter; Sabrina Holmes. Ms. Short loved everybody…
Read MoreOBIT: Jeff “Otis” Trudell, Age 55, Of Riddleton
Jeff “Otis” Trudell, age 55, of Riddleton and formerly of East Lansing, Michigan, died Thursday morning, August 24, at Tennova in Lebanon. He is survived by: girlfriend of 3 years, Alice McClain; daughter, Lindsey Trudell; granddaughters, Arekah White and Aky’Irah White, brothers, Dean Trudell, David Trudell and Charles Trudell. Mr. Trudell will be cremated at…
Read MoreOBIT: Ms. Helen Robinson, Age 85, Of McClures Bend
Ms. Helen Robinson, age 85, of McClures Bend, died Saturday morning, August 26, at Kindred Health Care in Carthage. She is survived by: life long friend, Patty Smith Chaffin and husband Dalton of Lebanon; Special friends; Bonnie Seich and Chuck of Tanglewood. Ms. Robinson is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her…
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