OBIT: Carlos Allen Kilzer, Age 83, Of Watertown
Carlos Allen Kilzer age 83 of Watertown, died Monday, Apr. 10, 2017 at Alive Hospice in Madison. Born Apr. 30, 1933 in Smith County, he was the son of the late Chester and Julia Wrye Kilzer and was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Frances Kilzer; a son, Kenneth Ray Kilzer; and a granddaughter,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Frances Martin, Age 88, Of McClures Bend
Mrs. Frances Martin, age 88, of McClures Bend, died Thursday morning, April 13, at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. She is survived by: 5 children, Roger Martin and wife Jane of Defeated Creek, David Martin and wife Teresa of McClures Bend, Larry Martin of Defeated Creek, Randy Martin and wife Julie of Pleasant Shade and…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Rosa Nell Agee Thomas, Age 89, Of Hickman, TN
Mrs. Rosa Nell Agee Thomas, age 89, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017. Mrs. Rosa Nell was born November 21, 1927 in the Dekalb County, TN, the daughter of the late John Agee and Mary Sandlin. She was also preceded in death by Three Brothers; Odell Agee, Glades “Doak” Agee, and Clarence…
Read MoreBURGLARY SUSPECT NOW IN COUNTY JAIL
BURGLARY SUSPECT NOW IN COUNTY JAIL One of two individuals suspected in a high dollar burglary in the New Middleton community is now in the county jail. The second person was still being held in Wilson County on charges unrelated to the burglary, Monday. Caleb Wesley Denney, 30, Carthage, was turned over to Smith County…
Read MoreANNUAL EGG HUNT SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY / HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
ANNUAL EGG HUNT SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY / HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The annual Easter egg hunt will be held beginning at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 16 at Crump Paris Park in South Carthage. The annual event is sponsored by the Smith County Rescue Squad. This year Riverview Regional Medical Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Read MoreCAUGHT WITH ‘HAND IN COOKIE JAR”
CAUGHT WITH ‘HAND IN COOKIE JAR” Man indicted for taking Girl Scout funds A man has been charged in connection with the theft of Girl Scout cookie money. A sealed indictment was returned charging Theodore William Edge, 36, Elmwood, with theft under $1,000. According to the indictment, Edge allegedly took “property of the Girl Scouts…
Read MoreROADBLOCK: BLAST BLOCKS STATE ROAD
ROADBLOCK: BLAST BLOCKS STATE ROAD Highway 25 just west of Carthage was shut down after a blast at a construction site sent tons of rock and dirt onto the highway. The road was shut down around noon, Wednesday, for a routine blast where the bluff is being scaled back at the Cumberland River overlook between…
Read MoreOBIT: Wilma Juanita Jones, Age 89, Of Gallatin
Wilma Juanita Jones, age 89, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Funeral service was Monday, March 27th at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Pastor Philip Smith officiating. Private entombment was at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Jones was born…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/13/17
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/13/17 NOTICE Smith Utility District has an upcoming vacancy on its board of commissioners and intends to certify three nominees to the county mayor to fill the vacancy. If you have knowledge of a qualified person to be considered as one of the three persons whose names…
Read MoreOBIT: Kaydyn Lee Chayse Smith, Age 9, Of Buffalo Valley
Funeral services for Kaydyn Lee Chayse Smith, age 9, of Buffalo Valley were held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 9th, 2017 in the chapel of Presley Funeral Home. Pastor Doug Dillard officiated. Interment was in Cookeville City Cemetery. Kaydyn Lee Chayse Smith passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville,…
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