OBIT: Mr. Bruce Parr, Age 72 Of Turkey Creek
Mr. Bruce Parr, a Vietnam Veteran, died following a battle with cancer at the Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon at 8:50 a.m. Saturday morning February 18, 2017 where he was admitted February 16th. Mr. Parr was 72. His pastor, Bro. Jeff Patterson, officiated at the Tuesday afternoon February 21st funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Tommy Lee Ray, Age 63, Of Gordonsville, TN
Mr. Tommy Lee Ray, age 63, of Gordonsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Mr. Ray was born December 28, 1953 in Carthage, TN, the son of the late Paul Maddux Ray and Mary Frances Putty. He was also preceded in death by Brother; Paul Edward Ray on November 2, 2000. He…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Robert A. Bush, Age 73 Of Chestnut Mound
A former Smith County Commissioner, Mr. Robert A. Bush age 73 of Chestnut Mound, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday morning February 15, 2017 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin where he was admitted Tuesday evening February 14th at 10 p.m. after becoming gravely ill at his Chestnut Mound highway home. Graveside services and…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. June Bennett Of Brush Creek, TN
Mrs. June Bennett of Brush Creek, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Webb House in Smithville, TN, where she has lived since 2010. Mrs. Bennett was 93 years of age. Mrs. Bennett was born June 17, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Thomas and Rella Anderson. She grew up in Knoxville,…
Read MoreTHE BRIDGES OF SMITH COUNTY
THE BRIDGES OF SMITH COUNTY A KEN BECK FEATURE This the first of a two-part series on 10 historic Smith County bridges. Men first crossed the creeks and rivers of this land by wading or swimming or using canoes or wooden rafts. Next came the ferryboat men, who were followed by the bridge builders. Bisected…
Read MoreSCHS TOP TEN STUDENTS NAMED
SCHS TOP TEN STUDENTS NAMED Smith County High School Principal Jeanie Hix announces Madison Spivey is the valedictorian and Ellie Gantenbein is salutatorian of the 2017 graduating class. Madison Spivey is the valedictorian of Smith County High School’s 2017 graduating class. She is the daughter of Rick and Melinda Spivey and the granddaughter of Lillian…
Read MoreHWY 25 BLUFF PROJECT NEARS
HWY 25 BLUFF PROJECT NEARS Construction work impacting thousands of motorists commuting along Highway 25 to and from Carthage is expected to begin within weeks. The rock mitigation project will include two work zones. One work zone will include the scaling back (stabilization) of the bluff located on the north side of Highway 25 at…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/16/17
Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 02/16/17 TWIN LAKES NOTICE VEHICLES FOR SALE The following vehicles are offered for sale to the highest bidder. Twin Lakes reserves the right to reject any or all bids. YEAR MAKE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE VIN # 2002 Ford F-550 Reg Cab Bucket Truck 52078 1FDAF56F42EB11678 2004 Dodge 2500…
Read MoreNOTICE: Smith Co. BOE Special Called Meeting UPDATED
UPDATE: THE SMITH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, BY A 6-2 VOTE ACCEPTED A PLAN TO SEND KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE TO NEW MIDDLETON SCHOOL, WHILE THIRD GRADE THROUGH SIXTH GRADE WILL GO TO GORDONSVILLE ELEMENTARY. The “Yes” Votes Robin Moore/D1 – Yes, David Apple/D2 – Yes,Shane Campbell/D3 – Yes Scotty Yeaman/D6 – Yes, Brian Smith/D7…
Read MoreWATCH: SMITH COUNTY BUZZER BEATER
SMITH COUNTY BUZZER BEATER Watch the Smith County Owls basketball team win with a last second full court pass & shot for the win!! Video by NCTV
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