OBIT: Brystice Amanger Wright, Age 78 Of Brush Creek
Brystice Amanger Wright, age 78 of Brush Creek, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at home. She was born June 28, 1939 in Newberry, SC, the daughter of Arthur Wilbur Enlow and Bessie Bell Morris. Mrs. Wright was a Baptist. She was a homemaker and loved to shop and was a member of the…
Read MoreOBIT: Pamela “Pam” Leigh Kittrell, 63 Of Crossville, Tennessee
Pamela “Pam” Leigh Kittrell, 63 of Crossville, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at her sister and brother in law’s home. Pam was born Friday, June 25, 1954 in Carthage, Tennessee and she was the daughter of the late Helen (White) and Bryant Lee Kittrell. Pam was a loving daughter, sister,…
Read MoreCOURIER RECEIVES 24 STATE AWARDS – 11 1ST PLACE
COURIER RECEIVES 24 STATE AWARDS – 11 1ST PLACE The Carthage Courier brought home 24 total awards along with a tie for 6th Place for General Excellence among Division I newspapers from across the state in last week’s 2017 Tennessee State Press Contest Awards and Advertising Ideas Contest presented at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs…
Read MoreDRUG-RELATED CHARGES FOLLOW INVESTIGATION
DRUG-RELATED CHARGES FOLLOW INVESTIGATION A man faces multiple drug-related charges following a sheriff’s department investigation. Sgt. Junior Fields and Sgt. Dusty Hailey went to a Cordell Hull Circle (Carthage) residence to conduct a parole search on Steven Brown, 27, Gordonsville. Brown was located in a back bedroom of the residence. According to Sgt Fields’ offense…
Read MoreCOUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN
COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN It’s time for the 2017 Smith County Fair. Pre-fair events take place Saturday and the carnival rides arrive on Monday, July 31 with the fun continuing through Saturday, August 5. Saturday’s pre-fair events include draft horse and mule show, antique car, truck and bike show, decorated hay bale competition, archery competition,…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/27/17
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/27/17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on Thursday August 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit comments from the public concerning Ordinance No. 17-381 – Regulating the sale and discharge of fireworks.…
Read MoreHWY 25 CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
HWY 25 CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER Re-opening of Highway 25 will not take place until September 4, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Two weeks ago the Courier was told by transportation department community relations specialist Kathryn Schultz construction was on schedule and the state highway would open “on or before August 1”. The Courier…
Read MoreOBIT: Ms. Peggy Pond Of South Pittsburg
Ms. Peggy Pond of South Pittsburg and a longtime Memphis resident died at the age of 80 at 11:12 p.m. Monday evening July 17, 2017 at The Bridge Retirement Center in South Pittsburg where she had made her home since September 20, 2011. Mrs. Pond was cremated at Cumberland Family Services in Algood and memorial…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Shirley Witcher Lynch, Age 79, Longtime Bagdad Resident
Graveside Services and Interment for Mrs. Shirley Witcher Lynch, age 79, a longtime resident of Bagdad will be conducted on Monday morning, July 24, at 9:00 AM at the Witcher Cemetery in Bagdad. Bro. Jeff Burton will officiate. Family will receive friends after graveside service. Surviving are: daughter, Lisa Lynch Wallace of Milton; 4 grandchildren,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Joyce Bennett, Age 66, Of Lock Seven
Mrs. Joyce Bennett, age 66, of Lock Seven died Saturday morning, July 22, at Riverview Regional in Carthage. She is survived by: husband, Junior Bennett; children, Jennifer Cox and husband Derrick of Carthage, Janet Glover and husband Keith of Pea Ridge, Jamie Hesson and husband Brandon of Rome; siblings, Jewel Rigsby and husband Dave of…
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