Obit – Mr. Jerry Wayne Gammon Sr.
A 77-year-old astute businessman in Smith and Trousdale Counties and a gentleman who was a prodigy at marketing, Mr. Jerry Wayne Gammon Sr., ended his earthly journey on Sunday morning June 22, 2025 at 4:38 a.m. with his family at his bedside. He was pronounced deceased at the family’s Morris Drive home at 5:30 a.m.…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Melissa Key
Ms. Melissa Key age 61 of Carthage passed quietly at 4:18 p. Tuesday afternoon June 24, 2025 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage. She was pronounced deceased at 5:45 p.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston who had assisted with her care. Suffering from leukemia, she was first admitted at the Health…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Tommy Thaxton
Mr. Tommy Thaxton of Murfreesboro was pronounced deceased at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon June 22, 2025 shortly after arrival at the emergency department at the Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro after going into septic shock at his Will Drew Drive home. A cousin, Bro. David Thacxton, officiated at the 1 p.m. Monday afternoon…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Loretta Petty
Mrs. Loretta Petty, age 87, of Bowlings Branch community in Smith County, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Mrs. Petty was born May 1, 1938 in New Middleton, TN, a daughter of the late Garrett Anderson Blevins and Mary Lurla Christian Blevins. She married William Maxie Petty on March 22, 1955 and he…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Gary Lynn Tisdale
Mr. Gary Lynn Tisdale, age 66, of the Lancaster Community of Smith County passed away Monday June 23, 2025. Gary was born September 2, 1958, son of Helen Faye Bennett. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Herbert Haley Jr. Gary was a 1977 graduate of Gordonsville High School, a Christian man and a…
Read MoreObit – Courtney Elizabeth Foutch
Courtney Elizabeth Foutch, 40, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family and love after a fierce and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on November 7, 1984, in Carthage, Tennessee to Tiffany Main-Jennings. Courtney was a firecracker from the start. She grew up excelling at sports, singing her heart out…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Lynda Trusty Williams
Mrs. Lynda Trusty Williams, age 82, of Rickman, Tn passed away Sunday June 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Williams was born Lynda Sue Trusty June 10, 1943 in the Long Branch Community of Dekalb Co. TN, daughter of the late William Ewin Trusty and Joyce Opal Fish Trusty. She graduated from Liberty High…
Read MoreFair time; Sav-Way’s free gate admission Tuesday
By Eddie West Staff Writer The Smith County Fair arrives next week. While Friday and Saturday nights are traditionally the most attended nights of any county fair, many are eying Tuesday night’s Sav-Way Grocery’s free admission night. Anyone can attend and experience a night at the fair for free as there is no admission cost on…
Read MoreBridge inspection
By Eddie West Staff Writer Apparently there were no major problems located in the latest Cordell Hull Bridge inspection. The inspection took place last week as the bridge was closed on and off during daytime hours for inspectors to examine the structure. Gone are the portable message board and construction barrels required when closing the bridge.…
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Shea Haile Courier Sports Smith County produced three winners at last Monday’s Sneds Tour events hosted by Cookeville’s Golden Eagle Golf Club. Smith County High Lady Owls’ golfers Landyn Kent and Ava West won their respective divisions while Brush Creek youth Jax Mason took home first place in the Boys 10-11 Micro division. Landyn Kent, who…
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